[ Well. It's their first evening here and they arrive to The Red Spring. An inn room is very different from owning a farmhouse but it's still much better than anything back in their own world... Mikasa's not really sure what she's expecting to see before they walk in there but it definitely is much better than whatever the cynical girl may have thought it would be... Two twin beds? Seems like Snow would get her own bed to sleep on, she knows what a fridge is but she has no idea what those two boxes (microwave and TV) are but they could either figure it out together or find out later.
Not that she's very interested in them anyway, she's way more into stealing all of her Jean's attention to herself. So, eventually they take some of their clothes off and cuddle close to each other on one of the beds, while their dog gets the other to herserlf. (Or she'll have to share with their familiars if they return from their things to do into this room.)
At least sleeping next to each other, cuddling and all that is very familiar from Empatheias even if this is a different world. Mikasa nuzzles on Jean's cheek before she gives a soft kiss there.]
You should sleep.
[ ... Right, leave it to Mikasa to start a conversation with that instead of anything else. ]
[There are several ways this could have gone, but Jean's satisfied with this result, definitely. He's pretty sure Snow would jump on top of them or between them the first opportunity she gets, but he's glad she's giving them space right now.
Jean cuddles her back and smiles. He holds back a yawn. It has been a pretty exhausting day.]
Maybe... but why would I when I can hug and kiss you for a bit before that?
[Mikasa wakes him by bringing breakfast along with some pieces of different cakes to their bed -- but it's also breakfast for two, so she's eating it with Jean!
Then once they finish everything, she puts the tray away from the bed and stays there with him and that's also when Snow jumps on the bed to cuddle Jean. Mikasa keeps looking at them, nothing unusual about that!! She's trying to keep her poker face despite how she's really nervous today for some reason, or more like, one reason even if she also feels like knows what his answer is going to be... No, she definitely knows his answer, right?
Should she be on the bed too? Should they be standing? Should she have tried some other way??? How does this usually work? Mikasa has no idea!! This seems like one of those normal mornings, whenever they both happen to be home at the same time with Snow stealing all of her or his time away from the other human by stealing all of Jean's attention.
But but, she's wearing her pink, cute collar already and she has a very special message there. (Except instead of me it says Mi) so umm, better keep cuddling with the dog until you find it, Jean!]
[This is the perfect morning. A breakfast in bed and his beautiful girlfriend there with him, spoiling him. He's happy and he knows this will be a good day with a starts like this.
Of course, cuddling their dog is also a very nice plus. What catches him off guard a bit is hearing Snow going "notice notice notice" as she wags her tail. Jean almost asks notice what when he looks at the puppy's new collar.
It's a very cute collar and he reaches to see what the dog tag says since it doesn't look like her name.
"Will you marry Mi?"
It takes him a while to actually realize what it says and his face flushes red as he turns to look at Mikasa with widened eyes - and a very silly smile starting to form his face.
[Mikasa almost says shhh to the puppy but she knows Jean would most likely hear it too, so... Maybe it's a good thing, that Snow's saying that because even when Mikasa is pretty sure what his answer is going to be, she is still a very shy and nervous girl here. There might be a very tiny chance, that he says no, yeah?
Snow jumps to the floor, still totally happy and excited but her job there is done. Mikasa sits there quietly and gives Jean all the time in the world to realize what she is asking...
Her face is turning about as red as her scarf is even though she is not wearing it right now. Then she smiles too because seeing Jean smile and hearing those words are easy ways to make that happen...
Mikasa hugs him. She is not really sure what to say.... Snow on the other hand is looking at them from the floor and since they both have animal magic now, they both can clearly hear her saying "See, I told you he'd say yes!!" instead of the dog just barking at them.]
[Jean hugs her tightly, smiling and blushing as well. He has too many things he wants to say, but Snow saying that leads to him chuckling.]
Did you really think I'd say no, after all the years I've been loving you? I love you more with each day and I never want to imagine my life without you.
[He leans away from the hug enough to put his forehead on hers as he talks, smiling like the dork he is.]
[...She's not sure, it would be awkward regardless. Ergh, she was nervous, subconsciously tensing up as she braced herself for being called a disappointment, or otherwise insulted.]
[It felt different, somehow- hearing him call her as such. The words were warm, without the subconscious warning to put up her guard or even any insult that she had become accustomed to from Junko.
...It was pleasant. It felt somehow lighter than the heaviness that came with despair.]
Thank you...um, I'll watch your back. And I'll try not to disappoint you, okay?
[Part of her wanted to ask if he had any family back home, or- come to think of it, she didn't know much about his world at all, really. But now didn't seem like the right time.]
[Mukuro definitely wanted to give Jean a Christmas present- and as someone military-minded like her, she was a little more comfortable working out what to get him.
On top of being paid monthly, you get access to the castle armory and training grounds. There are also creatures called armored archaeopteryx that you can gain as your mount, but I still haven't bonded well with mine. I could also assign assistants or squires.
Oh and you also get knights only quests each month.
If you're insulted by what I said, then I think that's your own problem.
[ ... she is still not the nicest despite her nice start! ]
Are there more, the longer you've been knighted?
I only ask because I'm not going anywhere with my research at this time. I don't know if being a knight would give you access to more knowledge of magic or something.
I don't know. I doubt we get any special magic training or knowledge.
Though if you didn't visit Elphame last month, I recommend you do at some point. You can get your magic upgraded and that's a step towards something. Kinetic mages can learn to phase through walls.
Maybe you can sneak into some secret section of the library. I can turn a blind eye.
I've already learned to teleport, albeit short distances. With more practice, I'm sure I'll improve. So I don't see the need to learn that sort of magic.
I'm sure I'll be able to break into the library easily.
[ Five seconds later, she sends a follow-up text. ]
Wait.
Don't you dare think I intend to be a criminal in this place!
[ D: being a former wanted criminal in Atlas is enough! ]
[ There be a knocking on Jean's door! She was on the way home from the Phoenix Roost and saw Jean's place, and... you know, an extra hit of cash definitely wasn't undesirable. Harassing Jean was just an added benefit. ]
[Jean isn't expecting any visitors, so he has no idea who to actually expect. He's not too cautious though, since not that many people know his address.
Of course I know th-- [Oh shit.] which arrow did you use?
[As he recalls there were three. He looked at them and decided it was stupid. He doesn't remember what all of those did though, other than "courage" arrow.
Unfortunately, the effect is actually immediate which he's... starting to feel really , well, horny, and he looks flushed.]
... actuallynevermind. I got to... go.
[He needs to text Mikasa to come home as soon as possible so he's kinda gonna slam the door to Emerald's face in a rush to get out of the situation.]
[Jean almost wants to yell something like "screw you" after her, but considering the situation and how he's feeling he's not doing that. Actually he's not going to comment at all.
[Jean's actually awake for once. Mostly since the dogs woke him up early. So it doesn't take too long for him to answer even.]
It's pretty close to being a soldier, actually. Not as hectic and I'm not as busy or tied to the job as I would be as a soldier... but you have someone giving you orders that you execute. Even with two bosses I still have time to run my business and do other things.
Mostly. Zidane could also order me around, but so far there hasn't really been a need to do that. But if their orders were in a conflict, my first and foremost duty is towards King Arthur.
[Though he would need to see the situation to see who he'd side with then. He hopes it never comes to that and he doubts it actually will.]
Being a knight would suit you. Much better than fashion.
[Zidane's lands are near Celliwig, but he's used to traveling that distance and he's taking the bird's way... literally. An eagle landing to the park and turning into a human is totally normal.]
[Well, she'll head to the park as discussed, arriving whilst the sun had still barely risen...she early mornings, so it didn't bother her. The earlier the better, when she was heading out as herself.]
Jean...!
[As the 'totally normal' eagle turned, she jogged over to him.]
[A small laugh at the comment about Hazel, typical doggo...still, she was grateful, really, that he appreciated her company. She'll jog alongside him as she tries to work out what she wants to say.]
...If I did become a knight, I wouldn't want it to be as 'her'. But- that would be betraying her, wouldn't it?
[Jean thinks for a moment on what to say to that.]
I don't think it's betrayal. Not at this point. You've done all you can, but at some point it's just time to find a new mission. She's not here to tell you what to do. [If she was he'd punch her in the face.] You've been going beyond what she told you to do.
I don't even know if she'll ever be brought here, either. I'm on standby for a mission that may never be called.
...supernatural summoning to another realm on my death was something even Junko couldn't predict. There were no orders in place for that, so I resumed operations as normal.
[Her expression seemed conflicted, though. Deep down, she knew she couldn't keep this up indefinitely.]
I've...been following that for a long time. Even when I allowed 'Mukuro' to exist as separate from 'Junko'.
[Mukuro stopped when he did, a confused expression crossing her features as it sunk in what he said.
A squire would be the first step, wouldn't it? And besides, since Darin had left she'd been solely relying on her Fashion Vlog and unpredictable quests for her income. This would take some of the pressure off...
More importantly, though, it meant she could stick with him and back him up as needed.]
... You're sure? I- I promise I won't disappoint you.
[ Jean is a knight, and thus he doesn't need to wait long at all to see King Arthur. Knights kind of have a priority in, being his right-hand men and all. Jean is greeted with a handshake from Arthur himself when he comes in, the man grasping their shaking hands with his free one for a firm shake. ]
Sir Kirstein, it's good to see you. I received your letter; tell me what ails you.
[This is the first time Jean's actually had a personal talk with Arthur like this. It's not, however, the first time he's meeting royalty at least. Though said royalty was one his friends. Still, just shaking hands with a king is definitely not what he he expected, really.]
Thank you for seeing me, your highness. [He tries to keep as neutral of a expression as possible, a polite smile and all... but he's clearly a little nervous.]
Well, I'm getting married... next month. And I wanted to ask if you'd. If your highness would have the time to officiate the wedding.
[ The firm shake transforms into a firm clap on the back. An act of comradery. Maybe he doesn't get to meet all of the knights the way he wants to, nowadays being stranger than the past, but he would like to consider them trusted. ]
It is my honor to bestow such happiness upon any of my knights.
[Arthur's reaction is very warm and enthusiastic. Jean still feels embarrassed for asking, but at the same time he's glad he did? It's complicated.]
Thank you, your highess. We were thinking about having a date close to end of July, if that fits your schedule.
[Since at the start of the month there's usually people coming in and mid month/a little later than mid month something happens, he's noticed the pattern.]
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Not that she's very interested in them anyway, she's way more into stealing all of her Jean's attention to herself. So, eventually they take some of their clothes off and cuddle close to each other on one of the beds, while their dog gets the other to herserlf. (Or she'll have to share with their familiars if they return from their things to do into this room.)
At least sleeping next to each other, cuddling and all that is very familiar from Empatheias even if this is a different world. Mikasa nuzzles on Jean's cheek before she gives a soft kiss there.]
You should sleep.
[ ... Right, leave it to Mikasa to start a conversation with that instead of anything else. ]
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Jean cuddles her back and smiles. He holds back a yawn. It has been a pretty exhausting day.]
Maybe... but why would I when I can hug and kiss you for a bit before that?
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Then once they finish everything, she puts the tray away from the bed and stays there with him and that's also when Snow jumps on the bed to cuddle Jean. Mikasa keeps looking at them, nothing unusual about that!! She's trying to keep her poker face despite how she's really nervous today for some reason, or more like, one reason even if she also feels like knows what his answer is going to be... No, she definitely knows his answer, right?
Should she be on the bed too? Should they be standing? Should she have tried some other way??? How does this usually work? Mikasa has no idea!! This seems like one of those normal mornings, whenever they both happen to be home at the same time with Snow stealing all of her or his time away from the other human by stealing all of Jean's attention.
But but, she's wearing her pink, cute collar already and she has a very special message there. (Except instead of me it says Mi) so umm, better keep cuddling with the dog until you find it, Jean!]
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Of course, cuddling their dog is also a very nice plus. What catches him off guard a bit is hearing Snow going "notice notice notice" as she wags her tail. Jean almost asks notice what when he looks at the puppy's new collar.
It's a very cute collar and he reaches to see what the dog tag says since it doesn't look like her name.
"Will you marry Mi?"
It takes him a while to actually realize what it says and his face flushes red as he turns to look at Mikasa with widened eyes - and a very silly smile starting to form his face.
Wait for it. Just a moment.]
Yes. Yes I will.
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Snow jumps to the floor, still totally happy and excited but her job there is done. Mikasa sits there quietly and gives Jean all the time in the world to realize what she is asking...
Her face is turning about as red as her scarf is even though she is not wearing it right now. Then she smiles too because seeing Jean smile and hearing those words are easy ways to make that happen...
Mikasa hugs him. She is not really sure what to say.... Snow on the other hand is looking at them from the floor and since they both have animal magic now, they both can clearly hear her saying "See, I told you he'd say yes!!" instead of the dog just barking at them.]
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Did you really think I'd say no, after all the years I've been loving you? I love you more with each day and I never want to imagine my life without you.
[He leans away from the hug enough to put his forehead on hers as he talks, smiling like the dork he is.]
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Jean, hey...um. You busy?
late but here I am
No. What's up?
also late
[And then she'll send a picture of two cute baby guinea pigs.]
we can be team late
Sounds good!
...Um...you saw that anon post, right?
[How to lead in naturally to 'so you're basically a brother to me' anyway?]
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[Does that help? Or make it more difficult?]
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Me too.
I- I meant what I said. About-
When I said you were like family to me, here.
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You've become like family to me, too. You're like a sister to me.
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...It was pleasant. It felt somehow lighter than the heaviness that came with despair.]
Thank you...um, I'll watch your back. And I'll try not to disappoint you, okay?
[Part of her wanted to ask if he had any family back home, or- come to think of it, she didn't know much about his world at all, really. But now didn't seem like the right time.]
Christmas Delivery!
And so, he'd find a carefully wrapped package signed by Mukuro, containing a sturdy-looking camping multitool and an emergancy surival toolkit.
...These were good things to give as presnts, right??
Inside, she'd tucked a small note: 'Merry Christmas. Let's carry on fighting together next year too.']
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[ Niceties first. She'll get to the point eventually. ]
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Afternoon. I'm not. Why?
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I would honestly ask someone with more experience, but I actually don't know anyone else who is a knight.
What benefits do you have with the title?
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[Yes, he's actually a child, what about it.]
On top of being paid monthly, you get access to the castle armory and training grounds. There are also creatures called armored archaeopteryx that you can gain as your mount, but I still haven't bonded well with mine. I could also assign assistants or squires.
Oh and you also get knights only quests each month.
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[ ... she is still not the nicest despite her nice start! ]
Are there more, the longer you've been knighted?
I only ask because I'm not going anywhere with my research at this time. I don't know if being a knight would give you access to more knowledge of magic or something.
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I don't know. I doubt we get any special magic training or knowledge.
Though if you didn't visit Elphame last month, I recommend you do at some point. You can get your magic upgraded and that's a step towards something. Kinetic mages can learn to phase through walls.
Maybe you can sneak into some secret section of the library. I can turn a blind eye.
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I'm sure I'll be able to break into the library easily.
[ Five seconds later, she sends a follow-up text. ]
Wait.
Don't you dare think I intend to be a criminal in this place!
[ D: being a former wanted criminal in Atlas is enough! ]
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I don't know. This conversation is giving me a criminal image of you.
[But he will also send a follow up text.]
You do know I'm kidding, right? I wouldn't let you even try to sneak in.
But I am serious about the magic upgrade. Drag Cloud with you if he hasn't been there either.
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[ Why is the second one important to even note??? ]
I want to make that point clear.
And I suppose visiting Elphame will do me some good. I'll ask Cloud if he has the time to go. I don't know if he would be fine by himself if I went.
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[You give him too many opportunities to tease.]
Why do you think that? Surely he would be fine by himself for a little while?
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I suppose, but he'll miss meals, get into fights, and be late for his appointments.
[ ... and she probably won't be able to sleep. But that's a secret she'll keep to herself. ]
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That was probably the first time he caught a cold in ten years or so.
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Come to think of it, I don't know much about Cloud in general. Or you.
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[ She doesn't know much about Jean either, but... he's more Cloud's friend than hers, so this is surprising. ]
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My original world isn't really a fun story to share and I guess I've never really asked about Cloud's.
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He opens the door, kinda surprised by who it is.]
Hey?
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Which is why he gets stabbed in the arm approximately half a second after he finishes the word "Hey." ]
Hey.
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What the hell?!
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[ She holds up her phone, which is recording, in her other hand with a grin. Then she stops the camera and puts it away. ]
I'm getting this month's rent money.
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One of those dark web quests?
[He's aware of it since after the animal mage hunt, but he hasn't looked at it at all. Only thing he saw was something about arrows...
He suddenly feels hot too. What...? He kinda tugs at his shirt collar.]
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[ She wonders how fast it'll work... ]
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[As he recalls there were three. He looked at them and decided it was stupid. He doesn't remember what all of those did though, other than "courage" arrow.
Unfortunately, the effect is actually immediate which he's... starting to feel really , well, horny, and he looks flushed.]
... actuallynevermind. I got to... go.
[He needs to text Mikasa to come home as soon as possible so he's kinda gonna slam the door to Emerald's face in a rush to get out of the situation.]
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Tell your fiance I said "you're welcome!"
[ And with that, she turns around to leave. Messing with Jean is fun. ]
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He'll angrily yell at her later. Maybe. Depends.]
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What's up?
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What do you want to play for?
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Um. What's being a Knight like? I don't think I ever really asked.
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It's pretty close to being a soldier, actually. Not as hectic and I'm not as busy or tied to the job as I would be as a soldier... but you have someone giving you orders that you execute. Even with two bosses I still have time to run my business and do other things.
Why do you ask? Are you considering?
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You mostly take orders from King Arthur or?
I'm just...I guess I'm just thinking about what to do. If I left fashion, I mean.
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[Though he would need to see the situation to see who he'd side with then. He hopes it never comes to that and he doubts it actually will.]
Being a knight would suit you. Much better than fashion.
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It sounds familiar...the sort of duties it would involve. Hard but comfortable. Fashion's just hard.
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It's definitely better to work with something you're familiar with.
[That gives him an idea though. But he'd rather discuss this with her in person.]
Come on a morning jog with me?
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[She wanted to talk to him...about what she wanted to do from here.]
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[Zidane's lands are near Celliwig, but he's used to traveling that distance and he's taking the bird's way... literally. An eagle landing to the park and turning into a human is totally normal.]
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Jean...!
[As the 'totally normal' eagle turned, she jogged over to him.]
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Good morning. I hope I didn't make you wait too long.
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[She couldn't help but give a small, awkward smile of her own.]
...Let's go. Um. I hope you didn't mind me bothering you this early.
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[And after that Jean wasn't really sleepy anymore. Thanks pupper. They start with a slow jog at first.]
Besides, you're never a bother.
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[A small laugh at the comment about Hazel, typical doggo...still, she was grateful, really, that he appreciated her company. She'll jog alongside him as she tries to work out what she wants to say.]
...If I did become a knight, I wouldn't want it to be as 'her'. But- that would be betraying her, wouldn't it?
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I don't think it's betrayal. Not at this point. You've done all you can, but at some point it's just time to find a new mission. She's not here to tell you what to do. [If she was he'd punch her in the face.] You've been going beyond what she told you to do.
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...supernatural summoning to another realm on my death was something even Junko couldn't predict. There were no orders in place for that, so I resumed operations as normal.
[Her expression seemed conflicted, though. Deep down, she knew she couldn't keep this up indefinitely.]
I've...been following that for a long time. Even when I allowed 'Mukuro' to exist as separate from 'Junko'.
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[Well, this is a good timing as ever. He stops the jog to look at her properly.]
That's why... do you want to become my squire? Just until you're ready to accept knighthood under your own name.
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[Mukuro stopped when he did, a confused expression crossing her features as it sunk in what he said.
A squire would be the first step, wouldn't it? And besides, since Darin had left she'd been solely relying on her Fashion Vlog and unpredictable quests for her income. This would take some of the pressure off...
More importantly, though, it meant she could stick with him and back him up as needed.]
... You're sure? I- I promise I won't disappoint you.
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I'm sure you won't. Welcome to the team.
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...Thank you.
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Have you met Zidane before?
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[They'd exchanged stories around the campfire, hadn't they?]
...I've not seen him in combat though.
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Sir Kirstein, it's good to see you. I received your letter; tell me what ails you.
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Thank you for seeing me, your highness. [He tries to keep as neutral of a expression as possible, a polite smile and all... but he's clearly a little nervous.]
Well, I'm getting married... next month. And I wanted to ask if you'd. If your highness would have the time to officiate the wedding.
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[ The firm shake transforms into a firm clap on the back. An act of comradery. Maybe he doesn't get to meet all of the knights the way he wants to, nowadays being stranger than the past, but he would like to consider them trusted. ]
It is my honor to bestow such happiness upon any of my knights.
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Thank you, your highess. We were thinking about having a date close to end of July, if that fits your schedule.
[Since at the start of the month there's usually people coming in and mid month/a little later than mid month something happens, he's noticed the pattern.]
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[ He knows Jean understands like... duty comes first. But he will not let him down. ]