[ ughhghgh his least favorite question. it's not that he isn't aware of what just happened, but he thought he might be able to get out of answering any questions about it. still, jiaoqiu is way too quick, and he sighs. ]
... It's... a bit complicated. But...yes. My parents were once the King and Queen of the State of Iria. [ a beat ] Please don't tell anyone...
[ jiaoqiu seems like the like. last person to tell a secret, but he can't help himself - it's reflexive. ] It was a bit strange, wasn't it...? I'm not sure how much I enjoyed it, either.
[ wry - tugging a tiny half smile on his face as he says it, though it's not quite there. ]
I don't... [ .... ] ...Well. You know the saying. Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
[ his manners are impeccable as ever, even though that is an absolutely impossible thing to make happen, he appreciates the immediacy and kindness of it, anyway. ]
Unfortunately... there is not all that much to be done. Perhaps it won't be that way. [ it will be ] But the only way a king leaves his bloodline is rebellion or revolt.
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... It's... a bit complicated. But...yes. My parents were once the King and Queen of the State of Iria. [ a beat ] Please don't tell anyone...
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[ huff. ]
I didn't enjoy seeing you like that.
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[ jiaoqiu seems like the like. last person to tell a secret, but he can't help himself - it's reflexive. ] It was a bit strange, wasn't it...? I'm not sure how much I enjoyed it, either.
[ wry - tugging a tiny half smile on his face as he says it, though it's not quite there. ]
I don't... [ .... ] ...Well. You know the saying. Heavy is the head that wears the crown.
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[ according to the rules he just made up ]
We'll find something to prevent whatever that was. I won't see you deadeyed and obedient.
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makes him laugh? like this soft, startled noise ]
Jiaoqiu... [ god. if only. ] Thank you.
[ his manners are impeccable as ever, even though that is an absolutely impossible thing to make happen, he appreciates the immediacy and kindness of it, anyway. ]
Unfortunately... there is not all that much to be done. Perhaps it won't be that way. [ it will be ] But the only way a king leaves his bloodline is rebellion or revolt.