AUDIENCE: SOO-WON

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... I am glad to hear that. Though, um, if you ever felt uncomfortable, I would understand...

[recrowns]

[he shakes his head]

I would tell you if I did -

But I ask only that no matter what memories I may retain or lose - you don't let me rely on you too much.

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Why...?

[recrowns]

Because no matter what memories I have, I want to be someone who relies on the powers of people -

Not of immortals, gods, or spirits.

I like hearing your thoughts. I want to talk to you about many things, and hear about what the world looks like from your eyes - but if I ever stop thinking for myself... I think I'd no longer be Soo-won.

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[ ... ]

Whatever my lifespan may be... I hope, at least, that if it ever becomes necessary, you would be willing to rely on me as you would a friend.

[ they clasp their hands in their lap. ]

... Though I most likely am unneeded. Already, many people seem to cherish and support you.

[recrowns]

.... oh dear, are you the one who's started to not feel special?

[though even in the tease -

there's a note of both curiosity and concern]

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[ they immediately shake their head. ]

That's not it. I simply want what's best for you.

[recrowns]

[ . . . he manages a soft laugh at that]

I know.

And I suppose I haven't spoken with all the Leaders just yet... but I think I like our relationship the best of them, thus far. At the very least... I think others would struggle to understand the way that I think, about things like... guardianship. Protection. What it means to make difficult choices for the greatest number.

You don't seem to have that difficulty.

So please don't consider yourself unneeded. [and he's not someone who considers himself someone who needs others but - ] I want to keep speaking to you, and knowing you.

That matters more to me than anything else.

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[ ...

slowly, they nod, unclasping their hands. ]

... I enjoy speaking with you as well, and getting to know your life.

[recrowns]

[and soo-won smiles at that]

Then we're even.

There's always room in my heart for more people - [because soo-won likes everyone] - but it doesn't mean that I cherish you any less.

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[ ...

apparently, they don't know what to say to that, as they look at soo-won, and then off into the distance. ]

[recrowns]

Feeling shy?

[maybe be less shoujo]

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No.

[ :T ]

[recrowns]

Are you sure?

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Yes.

[ :T!!! ]

[recrowns]

[sdfslkfdjlkj he's just laughing quietly]

It would be easier to believe you if I could see your face....

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You don't need to see my face. I'm wearing a mask.

[recrowns]

Do I get to see your face eventually?

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[ they think for a moment. ]

The others aren't removing their masks as far as I know, so I'm not sure if I should...

[recrowns]

[ah

he's pouting]

Hm...

[don't just get discouraged so fast over a whim]

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M-Maybe if they think it's okay...?

[recrowns]

... I suppose I can be patient if you ask them....

[he didn't care that much before until he was told no

but

he'll try]

[retellers]

It might not be for about a week, since I'm needed in town...

[recrowns]

Hm.... Alright, then I'll be patient.

[he literally has no other choice]

Do you have other unspoken rules between all of you?

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Not that I can think of... I suppose a courtesy, we don't really talk too much about each other's personal details? The few we recall, that is.