[ oohhh miss dorothy oohhhh ]

[recrowns]

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[misstrust]

I really don't think you can.

[recrowns]

I can put forth my best effort?

[misstrust]

Is it physically causing you distress?

[ As she slugs back another mouthful jesus christ Dorothy ]

[recrowns]

[goddamn dorothy]

Erm... no! I should be alright.

You're truly impressive, Dorothy....

[misstrust]

[ Rather casually-- ]

I thought I should make my alcohol tolerance so great that I'd never lose to it. I know what it looks like when you do.

[recrowns]

[ . . . . ah.

that was so very casual.]

I suppose that is one method of prevention.

[a beat]

I'm glad - that you were able to escape from that, even though I'm sorry that no one aided you before you had to help yourself.

[it makes a little more sense - their conversation after virid died]

[misstrust]

Don't be. [ And she says it with a smile. ]

I learned from an early age that sometimes, you have to protect yourself through your own power. Not everyone gets to learn that until much longer has passed.

[recrowns]

[ . . . . ]

While I do think that's true -

.... it makes it harder to rely on others, doesn't it?

[maybe

he knows a little bit about that, too.]

[misstrust]

Maybe it does.

[ No, Dorothy, it definitely does. ]

[recrowns]

[ . . . . ]

I know I've said it before - and I do believe that actions speak louder than words but....

I do hope that you will rely on me, should you ever seek a shoulder for support.

[misstrust]

And as I've said it too...

[ Dorothy tilts her head. ]

I hope you'll do the same.

[recrowns]

[there's just a bit of a laugh at that and well -

given what she knows now....]

.... I've been making greater attempts here, I assure you.

But perhaps it is just an oddity, given my usual position.

[in which the king makes most of the calls, or has to make the choices that influence the rest of the country]

Though I do appreciate your patience.

[misstrust]

I imagine it must be difficult. You've had a lot on your shoulders.

[ Understatement. ]

[recrowns]

[there's just a little bit of a laugh at that]

Maybe so.... but it is something that I've carried for so long that perhaps it doesn't occur to me that it's heavy.

Like a fish in water, not realizing their environment.

[misstrust]

So basically, you've been shouldering responsibilities since you were old enough to remember.

... It's true enough that your memories seem to reflect that.