[there's an odd feeling - where he seems to almost be at war with how much he wants to say, even though it doesn't read on his face. then he continues]
.... it's rather common for me to have a weight upon my shoulders. I have a bit of noble blood, you see, and there's a belief that we should grow up quickly. Even if someone may see me as a child, it's only in a derogatory way regarding my age.
I can't remember the last time someone said it in a well-meaning way.
[which he seems to be reflecting on, and he goes quiet for a moment, as if analyzing his own behavior, before admitting]
... I'm sorry. It's not a matter of trust - but rather relevance. I don't volunteer all that much information about myself because I don't think it particularly matters, especially things like rank and whatnot but...
... today I feel as though I'm sharing more. It's a bit strange for me. I wonder how long it'll last.
Mm. I noticed my compulsion to tell you things - but I also know myself rather well. I wouldn't volunteer that information so easily even if asked unless there was a reason.
So I wonder if someone used one of their stones on me...?
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[there's an odd feeling - where he seems to almost be at war with how much he wants to say, even though it doesn't read on his face. then he continues]
.... it's rather common for me to have a weight upon my shoulders. I have a bit of noble blood, you see, and there's a belief that we should grow up quickly. Even if someone may see me as a child, it's only in a derogatory way regarding my age.
I can't remember the last time someone said it in a well-meaning way.
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[ and it would be nice if it were as clear as: bad guys are assholes about it, good guys are sympathetic. but it's not. ]
... So you're, what, like a prince or something?
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another odd feeling! where soo-won seems to notice something odd about his own behavior and yet he can't stop it as he continues:]
Ah, I currently serve as king, actually.
[a beat]
Though I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell anyone....
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[ but - because she can tell he was a little conflicted about telling her at all... ]
Thanks for telling me. You... Didn't have to.
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[which he seems to be reflecting on, and he goes quiet for a moment, as if analyzing his own behavior, before admitting]
... I'm sorry. It's not a matter of trust - but rather relevance. I don't volunteer all that much information about myself because I don't think it particularly matters, especially things like rank and whatnot but...
... today I feel as though I'm sharing more. It's a bit strange for me. I wonder how long it'll last.
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[ hm ]
Wait, you mean like - you can't help it? Like it's one of the weird things this place is doing to you?
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Mm. I noticed my compulsion to tell you things - but I also know myself rather well. I wouldn't volunteer that information so easily even if asked unless there was a reason.
So I wonder if someone used one of their stones on me...?
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Uh. Sorry. That you kind of had to tell me.