AUDIENCE: SOO-WON

[retellers]

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[retellers]

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?

[retellers]

Once we separated into groups again, yeah. Or when we're just hanging around... it's mostly just weird when we all have to gather together for official business.

[ there's a soft laugh. ]

Well... it'll be fine, probably. I think we're just still adjusting to this.

[recrowns]

Likely so - but do let me know if there's any way that I can help support any of you.

I don't buy into the competition aspect of all this very much, to be honest - so I'd prefer to provide assistance where I can instead.

[retellers]

Mm. Even if you don't, our hands are still tied with what we can do for people not on our team, but... thank you.

[ a bow. ]

[recrowns]

Mm, it's less a matter of what you can do for me but what I'd like to do for you but...

[he nods]

I understand. I'll avoid putting you in a difficult position.

[retellers]

Ah--you don't have to do anything for me!

[ they do a few bows in quick succession. the fake rabbit ears on their hood flop stupidly. ]

[recrowns]

[sdflkjsf he waves his hand]

Really, you needn't bow so much -

It's alright. It's not out of obligation. I'd like to.

[retellers]

Okay...

[ they trail off. ]

Is there anything else you wanted to talk about?