[Polite and formal as he can be at times, he did go through basic crownsguard training, at least. Also: come on look at the three dudes he hangs out with. I'm certain this has come up before, even if he didn't participate.
But as always, Aranea is something of an escape from all the expectation and rules that come with being a Retainer of the Royal Family.]
I can't imagine that to be enjoyable. Sometimes I wonder if Ravus is capable of expressions other than 'vague disdain.' You'd likely have better luck with the malboro.
[They always end up having the strangest conversations.]
Marry Tonitrus, of course. He was famed for his personality- being warm and approachable to all, which was very uncommon for a King at the time.
Crepera would be gone by morning, of course, as fits her legends. And as treasonous as it feels, I suppose Somnus would be under the axe.
I'm surprised you know so much about the historical Lucian monarchy.
I've always been curious about the backdoor politics involved in allowing Accordo to maintain a semblance of autonomy, even after their annexation by the Niflhiem Empire.
[He can't help but be amused. Which means he's gonna double down on pressing her about her alleged history degree.]
Well, that just makes me more curious. Is it his fault that Accordo kept many of its rights as a sovereign nation, or something else entirely? Was it a mistake in negotiations? Or did Accordo hold more power than the Empire realized, and it was this man's fault for failing to hold enough information?
[wow aranea. look it's ACTUALLY COMPLETELY FASCINATING!!! The cause and effect and negotiations involved and the far-reaching impact to every member of the populace over time and--]
I don't see why those should be mutually exclusive. But alright. Then what are your interests?
[ Fine, he figured her out. She doesn't actually have a history degree. ]
i'm a simple girl i like pretty things
[ It's a small few words for a decidedly more complex person, but it's what she's comfortable admitting. And, hey, it explains why she keeps him around as her own personal body pillow ]
he's so fucking bad at this. should he say no so she doesn't think he's overinvested. or just. go with it. she's decisive, she wouldn't have asked if she minded him there. Right?]
I suppose so. I'd be interested in seeing the art styles of this world.
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Aranea doesn't miss a beat in her disbelief, answering quickly. ]
you'd make a great trophy husband for claustra
hmm
screw ravus
between him and loqi, i'd trust his discretion more
[ Also, Loqi had annoyed the shit out of her for the duration of their professional relationship. ]
guess i'm marrying the malbuddy
hope they make tuxes small enough
tonitrus
crepera
somnus
[ Now this is just getting ridiculous. ]
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But as always, Aranea is something of an escape from all the expectation and rules that come with being a Retainer of the Royal Family.]
I can't imagine that to be enjoyable. Sometimes I wonder if Ravus is capable of expressions other than 'vague disdain.' You'd likely have better luck with the malboro.
[They always end up having the strangest conversations.]
Marry Tonitrus, of course. He was famed for his personality- being warm and approachable to all, which was very uncommon for a King at the time.
Crepera would be gone by morning, of course, as fits her legends. And as treasonous as it feels, I suppose Somnus would be under the axe.
I'm surprised you know so much about the historical Lucian monarchy.
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[ No, she doesn't. She's messing with him. More likely, her education ended early and unceremoniously. ]
ask me anything
i'll prove it
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I've always been curious about the backdoor politics involved in allowing Accordo to maintain a semblance of autonomy, even after their annexation by the Niflhiem Empire.
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it's a man's fault
[ Nailed it. ]
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Well, that just makes me more curious. Is it his fault that Accordo kept many of its rights as a sovereign nation, or something else entirely? Was it a mistake in negotiations? Or did Accordo hold more power than the Empire realized, and it was this man's fault for failing to hold enough information?
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And his questions are boring her. By the time she's read the end of his latest response, she's already forgotten the beginning of it. ]
you know, for someone so good looking
you sure have boring interests
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I don't see why those should be mutually exclusive.
But alright. Then what are your interests?
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[ Fine, he figured her out. She doesn't actually have a history degree. ]
i'm a simple girl
i like pretty things
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Perhaps a day at an art museum would be more interesting to you, then.
[PURPOSEFULLY BEING OBTUSE.]
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[ A quick glance at the bear, still toppled over on her coffee table, lips settling before they can curl into a grimace - and, ugh, fine. Why not? ]
i've been meaning to check out the art district anyway
you wanna come with me?
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MEAN TO ASK HER ON A DATE
he's so fucking bad at this. should he say no so she doesn't think he's overinvested. or just. go with it. she's decisive, she wouldn't have asked if she minded him there. Right?]
I suppose so. I'd be interested in seeing the art styles of this world.
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She can deal with that. ]
great
you can pay the door fees
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Even though I'm the one being invited? Traditionally, I believe it's supposed to work the other way around.
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haven't heard you complain
[ Put that in your pipe and smoke it. ]
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I'll be sure to put that at the top of my to-do list, then.
But fine. I'll handle admission.
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threaten him with marriage ]