Or allow other people to choose a name for you, I suppose. [ okay? anyway. ]
Reserved, cranky, secretly unsure how to feel... when you start to notice people's behaviors, you realize just how many of you are out of your depth here in various ways. And that's okay. That's the thing that ties you together when nothing else does, I think.
[ nodding... yves has run into a few hurdles, but he's had shockingly honest and vulnerable conversations with people already. but that's also just something that happens to him normally, after enough time. ]
Mm... Is there anything I can do to help, do you think?
Continue being yourself? [ wry. ] You seem to have a way with words and a way to make people feel safe enough to talk to you. They need that right now. A confidant. I don't want you to do anything else besides that, to be honest.
[ they do not trust yves not to run himself into the ground trying to help people. ]
I get the feeling you wouldn't let me forget your offer even if I tried. Yes, I promise I will tell you if something comes to mind. [ a pause. ] I don't like the idea of saying everyone should be looking out for anything unusual, but exercising a little caution isn't bad. But maybe...
... people are going to need a way to take their minds off of all of this for a little while. And some of them won't know how to help themselves.
[ they reach forward and (affectionately) tug on a bit of his hair. ]
You said it, not me. [ not responsible for this! ] But maybe something light and fun isn't the worst idea. Ease everybody back into feeling safer with each other again.
Let me know how I can help? I've never done anything like that before but from our end we may have some more resources if you can't find what you need.
[ smiles, like that'll hopefully be enough to lift their spirits ]
I like being able to set up stuff for parties and festivities. We'll just need a lot of alcohol, and then a lot of juice and snacks for the kids who don't drink.
[ they seem to think this is helping him, so they don't mind. ]
Yeah, we'll see what we can get shipped. and brought in. I'll leave the venue and set-up to you though. [ busybody. ] You could probably get it from the bar or order it. I don't think they'd mind sharing if you said it was for a party. Or I could ask them for what they can spare.
[ i actually need to do my week 1 audiences but it'll be tomorrow it's fine ]
Mm, you're right. Then I'll make sure to end out the invitation.
[ but he just smiles ]
I think a lot of people want to believe in you three, and if you continue to build bonds, it'll be that much easier. If anyone gives you any trouble, I'll handle it.
[ to that though, they duck their head a little. ]
I don't need you to fight battles for me, you know. [ it's light scolding and zero heat. ] It's the building bonds that all three of us are working on. Some of you are much easier to speak with than others, but we've kind of had that conversation. All we can do is be as available to you all as possible. Let you decide if you'll come to us or not.
Mm... I know you could handle your own battles, I just don't like people being rude to my friends. But I won't step in until it becomes something serious, if that's what you want.
[ in which case he will intervene because he doesn't like people getting too angry at each other in general ]
... when your eyes finally adjust, I don't know how serious people will take us. So I want to do what I can to make sure they do. There were people from before who didn't always take me seriously just because of... [ they wave a hand. ] I don't want to be a person who has to have other people vouch for me, no matter how small it may be.
But I do appreciate it. I know you're just trying to help keep peace and do what you can.
If that's the case then... I'll do my best to respect your wishes. Thanks for letting me know. I don't want to upset you either, even if it's just to try to help...
It's... [ how to you explain you know the problem is you're a prideful bitch and you want to be independent but you also like being cared about enough that someone will go to bat for you but you also are still surprised how easily someone would do that?
you don't, apparently. you don't explain. ]
You really don't have to apologize for everything, you know. It isn't as if you've actually done anything wrong. But thank you for respecting that. You're doing better than some of my old friends that way.
[ it's a little bit of a joke to lighten the topic. ]
[ SWEET ZURIEL I LOVE YOU it's okay yves doesn't need the explanation, he'll just smile because he's so easy-going it's disgusting ]
I think we probably have to figure out how to care about each other, and show it in a way that people like? Your friends probably did the same thing, maybe but...
No problem. I know Hugo would try to defend me a lot too, so... I guess to me that's just what friendship looks like sometimes.
Yves, have you ever met a person who doesn't always consider how arrogant and privileged they sound when they speak even if they don't mean to be? [ they ask, knowing this man is a commoner. there is a point here. ] It's like that.
I think the most important thing in any kind of friendship is compromise. And as much as I tell other people that it has to happen, I'm not always good at it myself. And I want to be so I can do this job better. Arguing with some of you really won't help.
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[ but he looks thoughtful ]
I guess some people are a little bit more reserved than others...
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Or allow other people to choose a name for you, I suppose. [ okay? anyway. ]
Reserved, cranky, secretly unsure how to feel... when you start to notice people's behaviors, you realize just how many of you are out of your depth here in various ways. And that's okay. That's the thing that ties you together when nothing else does, I think.
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Mm... Is there anything I can do to help, do you think?
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[ they do not trust yves not to run himself into the ground trying to help people. ]
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yves just smiles a little bit - it's a little sheepish, a little self-aware ]
.... I'd like to do more. If something comes to mind, let me know?
But if I can use my twisted sense of love to be able to actually help people, then... I'm glad it's good for something.
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... people are going to need a way to take their minds off of all of this for a little while. And some of them won't know how to help themselves.
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So we're getting roaring drunk for real?
[ stop this you glutton ]
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You said it, not me. [ not responsible for this! ] But maybe something light and fun isn't the worst idea. Ease everybody back into feeling safer with each other again.
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You got it. I'll do my part then.
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[ smiles, like that'll hopefully be enough to lift their spirits ]
I like being able to set up stuff for parties and festivities. We'll just need a lot of alcohol, and then a lot of juice and snacks for the kids who don't drink.
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Yeah, we'll see what we can get shipped. and brought in. I'll leave the venue and set-up to you though. [ busybody. ] You could probably get it from the bar or order it. I don't think they'd mind sharing if you said it was for a party. Or I could ask them for what they can spare.
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And the three of you have to come.
[ guest list... ]
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I like spending time with all of you... I'm sure that the others would be happy to have you relax with us, too.
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anyway, they look at him and he can't see their face but it is a dubious vibe. ]
Even after today, you think?
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Mm, you're right. Then I'll make sure to end out the invitation.
[ but he just smiles ]
I think a lot of people want to believe in you three, and if you continue to build bonds, it'll be that much easier. If anyone gives you any trouble, I'll handle it.
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[ to that though, they duck their head a little. ]
I don't need you to fight battles for me, you know. [ it's light scolding and zero heat. ] It's the building bonds that all three of us are working on. Some of you are much easier to speak with than others, but we've kind of had that conversation. All we can do is be as available to you all as possible. Let you decide if you'll come to us or not.
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[ in which case he will intervene because he doesn't like people getting too angry at each other in general ]
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... when your eyes finally adjust, I don't know how serious people will take us. So I want to do what I can to make sure they do. There were people from before who didn't always take me seriously just because of... [ they wave a hand. ] I don't want to be a person who has to have other people vouch for me, no matter how small it may be.
But I do appreciate it. I know you're just trying to help keep peace and do what you can.
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[ he nods ]
If that's the case then... I'll do my best to respect your wishes. Thanks for letting me know. I don't want to upset you either, even if it's just to try to help...
And... I'm sorry that was the case before.
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you don't, apparently. you don't explain. ]
You really don't have to apologize for everything, you know. It isn't as if you've actually done anything wrong. But thank you for respecting that. You're doing better than some of my old friends that way.
[ it's a little bit of a joke to lighten the topic. ]
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I think we probably have to figure out how to care about each other, and show it in a way that people like? Your friends probably did the same thing, maybe but...
No problem. I know Hugo would try to defend me a lot too, so... I guess to me that's just what friendship looks like sometimes.
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Yves, have you ever met a person who doesn't always consider how arrogant and privileged they sound when they speak even if they don't mean to be? [ they ask, knowing this man is a commoner. there is a point here. ] It's like that.
I think the most important thing in any kind of friendship is compromise. And as much as I tell other people that it has to happen, I'm not always good at it myself. And I want to be so I can do this job better. Arguing with some of you really won't help.