AUDIENCE: SOO-WON

[retellers]

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[recrowns]

[he shakes his head, looking a little surprised at the apology]

I wouldn't call it embarrassing... you needn't apologize.

It was a rather startling turn of events one after another. You shouldn't feel guilty for being overwhelmed.

I'm glad your condition's improved.

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Well... I wouldn't be a really good Leader if I needed to be taken care of. So I'm going to do my best to handle whatever might come.

[ which hopefully won't be more murder! ]

[recrowns]

[sure hope it isn't more murder!]

Fufu, then you have my support.

But I do hope you'll allow yourself to be looked after now and again. Regardless of rank or title, no one should be expected to carry this type of weight alone.

[retellers]

Everyone here has been very kind so far.

[ they do not say 'surprisingly' but it is implied in their tone. ]

[recrowns]

[rabbit is... so polite]

That's good to hear. I've heard some people who are a little aggravated but... none of them seem willing to take it out on any of you.

For that much, I'm grateful.

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Well, we wouldn't blame you if you all did. It's understandable that people wouldn't trust us, given everything that has happened so far.

[ you know, the kidnapping and the murder. ]

[recrowns]

[he nods along]

Well... in truth, I'm still waiting - there could be any moment when this is proven to be a lie, after all.

But I think that distrusting every piece of information given won't be very productive either.

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I know that saying we haven't been lying doesn't mean much, but...

[ they clap their hands together. ]

Hopefully, one day you can all see that we're truly on your side.

[recrowns]

[he offers up a smile at that]

I hope so too.

I'm sorry - I didn't mean to come off as rude. I do believe that you're all doing the best that you can for us, and there's evidence of that that I can place my faith in.

I'm just used to considering the worst case scenario often, just so it doesn't come as a complete surprise.

[retellers]

No, that's... fair.

[ even if a little sad. ]

But hopefully your expectations won't come true.

[recrowns]

[sometimes being a king is sad.

but he doesn't seem to be weighed down too heavily by it.]

Hopefully not.

I wouldn't suppose you have any updates regarding the Realm? I imagine that if there would be something incredibly pertinent we'd all be made aware but....

[retellers]

Ah, well... is there anything specific?

[recrowns]

Hmm....

Is more nova being generated this week compared to last week?

[retellers]

[ they pause, thinking. ]

... yes. I believe so.

[recrowns]

Do you think it's due to the new rule about sharing memories with one another?

[retellers]

Hm... I think that might have something to do with it, but there's probably other things as well.

Did you follow the rule?

[recrowns]

[he smiles]

I did - I have, a few times, actually.

Checking up on me?

[retellers]

[ they say, very quickly, ]

--it's really not any of my business!

[recrowns]

[sdflksdjf he's laughing gently]

I'm merely teasing.

I don't mind your inquiry. I'm sorry - do let me know if the play is unwelcome.

[retellers]

[ there's a small sigh of relief. ]

No, it's fine... I can take it.

[recrowns]

Mm - but if I ever say anything hurtful on accident, do let me know. We're still getting to know each other after all.

[rabbit is gentle and honestly so is soo-won - but he does have a bit more of a playful spirit he thinks]

But you needn't worry. I'm trying to get to know everyone here as much as I can.

[retellers]

[ they nod. ]

Have you spoken to the other Leaders yet?

[recrowns]

Gradually - there's six of you and only one of me, and I prefer private conversation so it's a bit different than running into all of you in town... but I think I'm progressing.

Why do you ask?

[retellers]

No reason, really...

[ they're quiet for a moment, but they eventually continue. ]

Things have just gotten a little tense between us since the weekend, so I wonder if everything is still normal when they're talking to you all.

[recrowns]

[he hums thoughtfully]

Ah, I did hear that... Well, as far as I can tell, they're interacting with me normally.

But are you doing alright? They're your fellow Leaders, after all. Did you get along better before the weekend?