[ the first thing they think is "you're writing a book?" and the next thing is probably more important, so they focus on that. the idea of being with people you get along with and spending time exploring together and seeing the world does sound nice. they have to admit that. ]
Having no agenda but your own, and having no metric of accomplishments but your own. Sounds like a pretty nice dream. Think it's attainable if you get back where you came from?
[ ME FORGETTING WHO I HAVE TOLD AND NOT TOLD THIS TO its fine
anyway. he considers the question for a long moment, now looking down at the drink in his hands again. though the smile stays, there's a twist to it. a hint of something heartbroken. ]
...No. No, it isn't.
[ but that's fine. he takes a long drink, and then - hiccups. baby doesn't drink much. ]
But, that's alright. It is what it is - there are other, far more important things that must be done.
[ this comes with a sigh. i decided i wasn't going to give lore and then i remembered there was drinking going on so he'll take the water, looking at them. ]
If I tell you, you must swear not to tell anyone... only one person has figured it out so far, and I'd like to keep it under wraps.
[ said with a little sigh, as he downs the last of his fancy drink. no more. ] Though my family has not been in power for some time, and all the better for it.
If it's for the better, and your family's out of power, then what's left for you to do? [ if it's so important. they also nudge the water closer again. ]
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Having no agenda but your own, and having no metric of accomplishments but your own. Sounds like a pretty nice dream. Think it's attainable if you get back where you came from?
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anyway. he considers the question for a long moment, now looking down at the drink in his hands again. though the smile stays, there's a twist to it. a hint of something heartbroken. ]
...No. No, it isn't.
[ but that's fine. he takes a long drink, and then - hiccups. baby doesn't drink much. ]
But, that's alright. It is what it is - there are other, far more important things that must be done.
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while also turning to slide him a glass of water. here, for you and your lightweight constitution. ]
Call it a someday, then. So what's most important? Sounds like a whole list.
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[ this comes with a sigh. i decided i wasn't going to give lore and then i remembered there was drinking going on so he'll take the water, looking at them. ]
If I tell you, you must swear not to tell anyone... only one person has figured it out so far, and I'd like to keep it under wraps.
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What kind of a bartender do you take me for? Pretty sure it's called the Confessional for a reason.
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that gets a bit of a laugh, because as a fantasy catholic he should know better, but he lowers his voice anyway as he says- ]
Well... what's so important is... an ascension to a throne...?
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A prince, then? Or some other royalty I probably couldn't even name?
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[ said with a little sigh, as he downs the last of his fancy drink. no more. ] Though my family has not been in power for some time, and all the better for it.
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[ he will take the water as it's nudged closer, and dutifully sip it. ]
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[ there, good boy. ]
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No. No, that has long been decided, already. My own perspective is irrelevant.
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When it comes to royalty, it is never about us as people.
[ ah. but with that, he shakes his head, sheepishly smiling. ]
You've let me ramble on about this for too long, friend - it is not a happy story to tell. Hardly worth lingering on.
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Then next time you come by, trade me a better one. Even if I don't mind the less than happy ones.