AUDIENCE: SOO-WON

[retellers]

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[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?

[recrowns]

[he hums thoughtfully before smiling]

Shall we get to know one another better?

If you're willing.

[retellers]

That's fine, although I apologize for anything I can't answer.

[ amnesia is bad. ]

[recrowns]

Mm, I understand.

[he nods along with that]

Your favorite type of tea? Foods?

[retellers]

Tea... I really like jasmine. Oh, and I like sweets. Cake is nice.

[ they are putting much thought into this. ]

[recrowns]

Oh! We should have tea time then. With tea and sweets - I'll see if someone can teach me a recipe for cake.

[retellers]

They're really fun to make! When we were waiting for you all to show up, I kept myself busy with that whenever I managed to get some free time.

Oh, but what about you?

[recrowns]

Oh, you were baking? Maybe we could bake together instead - if you don't mind putting in some work for our tea party.

[he smiles]

I enjoy all teas - though I've been partial to floral teas lately, since it reminds me the most of home. And I like.... street food! [ah yes the palate of a royale] I learned how to make dumplings the other day.