Likely so - and given the fact that the Realm seemed to determine to have blood repaid in blood, I doubt that the randomization would exactly be kind if our votes were more divided.
[aka he doesn't trust it wouldn't be rigged into a tie vote]
Hikaru intends on letting everyone know, but given that it seemed to be on your mind on Saturday, I'd thought you should be made aware sooner.
[he
admits that his conversation with blanca on saturday is ever so slightly in a haze
but he's pretty sure that was one of the things they first talked about]
[whatever 'it' is, he doesn't elaborate. but he does seem to be better. nothing seems off about his appearance, isn't that wonderful!]
You're right about that - I'm a bit worried about Ange, in truth. [ANGE IS SUCH A GOOD GIRL] Less worried about Yona and Rufus. He's rough, but if I promise him compensation at the end of all this, he won't harm her.
[sometimes you take advantage of the fact that a man is loudly in debt]
[No, because I don't trust you or that series, and he probably has anime whooping cough, and will have some kind of Itachi arc of pressured insanity.]
I think Miss Ange should be all right. She is with another girl, at least. She told me it was something she was use to before, something she took for granted. Being around all her classmates, I mean.
I'll still watch out for Miss Yona, even if I am only a former roommate.
Ah, that's true. Though I hope that she and her roommate might be able to lift each other up a little. [HOPELESS GIRL and TIMID GIRL he's a little worried but it's fine he can still check up on her]
Is that so? You have my gratitude. It seems that Archer is rather protective of her as well, so she seems well looked after.
[There is so much about that first sentence that makes him want to close his eyes for a hundred years, never opening them.]
You should be more careful with Miss Ange's company. [Since he thinks telling Soo-Won to "stop fucking around" would just be met with deaf ears.] This place doesn't seem to be working in our favor for much.
But I assure you that I hardly invited her out with me. [he offers up a sheepish smile] However I have a few ideas that I'd like to test on Thursday, and I told her so because I was under the impression that we would continue to room together, and I would hate it more for her to rush out looking for me if she were to awake before the doors locked, or otherwise be caught up in nervousness.
More so...
When someone wishes to be useful, I think it would be more harmful to suggest that she let someone she care for enter danger on their own, and have her sit with that.
At the very least if she is with me, I can try to protect her.
[He figured Soo-Won would say something along these lines. Not that he can disagree, but also!! he sort of is trying to disagree!]
I think Miss Dorothy would be upset if something happened to Miss Ange, so I'm only advising you to be careful. Even if someone is eager to do the right thing, they can still get hurt.
Ah, are they familiar with one another? [he hums softly] Well... that's between them, I suppose. [he's not going to rush to tell dorothy bc he doesn't want to protect more than one person but like
if ange tells her then he's not going to stop her either]
Consider it a collaboration then.
Or you could always come with us, if you'd like.
[he wouldn't have to worry about protecting blanca so he's fine to bring]
[Well, now he's even more pressed. If he says no, it sounds like he is either cowardly, or doesn't care about helping them. Not that it's true, just... it sounds like it!
And he doesn't want it to be that way.]
I would not mind joining you. [HOW EASY HE GOT ROPED IN.] I never gave you my answer either. About working for you.
But that sounds reasonable. I'll hire you, with the understanding that all matters we discuss will be confidential. Even if you do not agree with everything I do, I would like to ask for your silence.
What compensation would you like, upon completion of our time here? Money? Land? I should be able to give anything short of technology outside the bounds of my time.
Understandably so - but given that you won't be dealing in any death, could I get a discount?
[he's also teasing]
Consider it done, then. I look forward to working with you, Blanca.
First, I would like to know if there are any memories that you would consider killing over of your own volition. I would also like to know if or when you choose to take action on that.
In exchange, I'll mention that I don't think that any of my memories are worth killing over. However the success of stabilizing the Realm and returning everyone to their homes is my first priority. If anything should put my kingdom in jeopardy, I will act accordingly.
[he says
with the same bright smile that he says everything else
is it any wonder why no one takes him seriously or believes he's royalty]
[The teasing expression slowly fades into something more serious. His brows furrow. There isn't exactly anything he can say to this, especially not being hired.
[admittedly, given their conversations, he does possess a guess!
however he doesn't want to assume]
... if you do not wish to take life here, I hope you'll understand that I do intend to support you in that. I may have hired you - but I'm invested in your well-being as well.
[there's a briefly amused, softer expression at that]
.... make no mistake, I will let you know the matters in which I need assistance. However, Hansa has volunteered to serve as my bodyguard as well. I consider myself fortunate and honored to be someone that people think worth following - even if in your case it is in exchange for compensation.
But we are all people, with desires and goals. And before I am your employer, I hope to be your friend. To that extent - for whatever desires and goals you may have, I hope that you will seek to use me as well.
You've mentioned your wife to me before... and I understand whatever it is you may need to do in order to return her memory to you.
I ask that you make me aware if you notice any major changes, and then we will try to get you back to being yourself in your entirety, so long as that is what you desire. You have my word.
[His expression says, "I see," at the information, but he doesn't interrupt Soo-Won with any interjection.]
I'm not sure I will know if there are any changes until it happens. If I'm not myself, but I don't know why... would I even know I'm not myself at all?
Is it any right of mine to recollect [badumtish] the memory of my wife if it means keeping someone else from a chance to do the same with their own...?
[hmmmmm. soo-won looks thoughtful at that, even as he looks out into space.]
... I considered similarly. After considering it... I would be alright with losing my father's memory, or my mother, or my kingdom - for as long as I am myself, I would still love my country, even if I am not king. I determined that as long as I am not a danger to others, I do not need to kill to return my own memory.
Because I love people, and spilling blood to advance my own desires would corrupt that identity I want so badly to preserve.
However that is a choice that I made for myself.
And so if you become a threat to others, and I notice this change, I will try to help you back to yourself. But I'd like you to let me know sooner rather than later, how you want me to help you.
If that would be to kill in order to come back to yourself, or to try to find another way to break through to you. Whichever it is you choose, I will complete.
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but he'll look over his shoulder at blanca then]
A malfunction in the voting system. Hikaru voted for herself knowing she was innocent, which read incorrectly and deposited a vote for Yona.
I haven't told her myself - only because I urged Hikaru to go apologize directly. I'll give her another day before I ensure Yona's aware of it.
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A fail safe then? If people vote for themselves, it randomizes it, so we're discouraged.
[Terrible.]
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[aka he doesn't trust it wouldn't be rigged into a tie vote]
Hikaru intends on letting everyone know, but given that it seemed to be on your mind on Saturday, I'd thought you should be made aware sooner.
[he
admits that his conversation with blanca on saturday is ever so slightly in a haze
but he's pretty sure that was one of the things they first talked about]
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Thank you. I appreciate it.
[This sounds sincere, but of course it does. He peers at Soo-Won with his hands in his pockets, and then glances at the stars.]
How are you feeling? You have a new roommate, too. They're keeping us on our toes.
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[whatever 'it' is, he doesn't elaborate. but he does seem to be better. nothing seems off about his appearance, isn't that wonderful!]
You're right about that - I'm a bit worried about Ange, in truth. [ANGE IS SUCH A GOOD GIRL] Less worried about Yona and Rufus. He's rough, but if I promise him compensation at the end of all this, he won't harm her.
[sometimes you take advantage of the fact that a man is loudly in debt]
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I think Miss Ange should be all right. She is with another girl, at least. She told me it was something she was use to before, something she took for granted. Being around all her classmates, I mean.
I'll still watch out for Miss Yona, even if I am only a former roommate.
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Ah, that's true. Though I hope that she and her roommate might be able to lift each other up a little. [HOPELESS GIRL and TIMID GIRL he's a little worried but it's fine he can still check up on her]
Is that so? You have my gratitude. It seems that Archer is rather protective of her as well, so she seems well looked after.
[which is ultimately what he wants yea]
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We can always check in on them to be sure. I think Miss Ange might lift their spirits.
[The edge of his lips curls up.]
Archer is looking out for her, too, yes. A joint effort on our parts, I guess.
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[there are a few things he'd like to try!]
In that case, I'll consider my worries slightly more rested if the two of you are on the case.
[but just slightly
there is only one person who he truly trusts with yona's person, but this is a start]
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You should be more careful with Miss Ange's company. [Since he thinks telling Soo-Won to "stop fucking around" would just be met with deaf ears.] This place doesn't seem to be working in our favor for much.
What do you plan on doing?
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It doesn't.
But I assure you that I hardly invited her out with me. [he offers up a sheepish smile] However I have a few ideas that I'd like to test on Thursday, and I told her so because I was under the impression that we would continue to room together, and I would hate it more for her to rush out looking for me if she were to awake before the doors locked, or otherwise be caught up in nervousness.
More so...
When someone wishes to be useful, I think it would be more harmful to suggest that she let someone she care for enter danger on their own, and have her sit with that.
At the very least if she is with me, I can try to protect her.
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I think Miss Dorothy would be upset if something happened to Miss Ange, so I'm only advising you to be careful. Even if someone is eager to do the right thing, they can still get hurt.
[Eiji.]
Not that Miss Ange can't take care of herself.
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if ange tells her then he's not going to stop her either]
Consider it a collaboration then.
Or you could always come with us, if you'd like.
[he wouldn't have to worry about protecting blanca so he's fine to bring]
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And he doesn't want it to be that way.]
I would not mind joining you. [HOW EASY HE GOT ROPED IN.] I never gave you my answer either. About working for you.
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that said he tilts his head]
So you didn't - I didn't want to pressure you or look impatient, though. Do I get an answer now?
[he's so fucking stupid]
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I'll let you hire me. On the condition I won't be asked to kill anyone.
[Soo-Won laughs in bloody hands.]
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I always act my age!
[says the 18 year old king]
But that sounds reasonable. I'll hire you, with the understanding that all matters we discuss will be confidential. Even if you do not agree with everything I do, I would like to ask for your silence.
What compensation would you like, upon completion of our time here? Money? Land? I should be able to give anything short of technology outside the bounds of my time.
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[For a moment, he peers at Soo-Won thoughtfully, partially smiling.]
My rate is usually very high, depending on what I'm doing.
[He's teasing.]
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[he's also teasing]
Consider it done, then. I look forward to working with you, Blanca.
First, I would like to know if there are any memories that you would consider killing over of your own volition. I would also like to know if or when you choose to take action on that.
In exchange, I'll mention that I don't think that any of my memories are worth killing over. However the success of stabilizing the Realm and returning everyone to their homes is my first priority. If anything should put my kingdom in jeopardy, I will act accordingly.
[he says
with the same bright smile that he says everything else
is it any wonder why no one takes him seriously or believes he's royalty]
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[The teasing expression slowly fades into something more serious. His brows furrow. There isn't exactly anything he can say to this, especially not being hired.
Even if he does so sometimes anyway.]
There... may be one. Potentially.
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[admittedly, given their conversations, he does possess a guess!
however he doesn't want to assume]
... if you do not wish to take life here, I hope you'll understand that I do intend to support you in that. I may have hired you - but I'm invested in your well-being as well.
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I must admit, you are more lenient than my last employer.
[His brows again pinch momentarily. He is hesitant, and then he sighs slightly.]
...my wife. I don't believe I'd enjoy forgetting her. I'm not sure if... forgetting her would change who I am.
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.... make no mistake, I will let you know the matters in which I need assistance. However, Hansa has volunteered to serve as my bodyguard as well. I consider myself fortunate and honored to be someone that people think worth following - even if in your case it is in exchange for compensation.
But we are all people, with desires and goals. And before I am your employer, I hope to be your friend. To that extent - for whatever desires and goals you may have, I hope that you will seek to use me as well.
You've mentioned your wife to me before... and I understand whatever it is you may need to do in order to return her memory to you.
I ask that you make me aware if you notice any major changes, and then we will try to get you back to being yourself in your entirety, so long as that is what you desire. You have my word.
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I'm not sure I will know if there are any changes until it happens. If I'm not myself, but I don't know why... would I even know I'm not myself at all?
Is it any right of mine to recollect [badumtish] the memory of my wife if it means keeping someone else from a chance to do the same with their own...?
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... I considered similarly. After considering it... I would be alright with losing my father's memory, or my mother, or my kingdom - for as long as I am myself, I would still love my country, even if I am not king. I determined that as long as I am not a danger to others, I do not need to kill to return my own memory.
Because I love people, and spilling blood to advance my own desires would corrupt that identity I want so badly to preserve.
However that is a choice that I made for myself.
And so if you become a threat to others, and I notice this change, I will try to help you back to yourself. But I'd like you to let me know sooner rather than later, how you want me to help you.
If that would be to kill in order to come back to yourself, or to try to find another way to break through to you. Whichever it is you choose, I will complete.
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