AUDIENCE: SOO-WON

[retellers]

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[recrowns]

[he presses a finger to his own mouth, even as his lips quirk into a smile]

Just a little bit - you've earned it, and I won't tell anyone. I thought I could at least bring you something you like.

[retellers]

[ they shake their head a little ]

Even though you can't taste it right now?

[recrowns]

I think it might be easier for me if I can't taste it.

[IT'S SO SHARP and he's normally not a big drinker]

[retellers]

That's a good way to get yourself drunk.

[ but it's one drink, so they're not very serious about that ]

You ever actually drink before?

[recrowns]

Dorothy took me to the pub last week - but I've had a few wines before, particularly at social functions. When I would go out to the city, the people out on the streets would offer me some.

Too bad I was nine.

[he was such a good 9 year old?]

[retellers]

Might've been a little young to start accepting drinks from strangers.

[ they could stand to sound less amused, maybe ]

[recrowns]

Fufu, just a bit. But I tried to behave! Sneaking out was bad enough.

[but he'll drink his cup of whiskey even if he cannot taste it - it's the only reason why he doesn't wince. but he'll put it away if wolf isn't giving in and drinking with them]

How are you feeling? ... and could I ask you to be honest in the answer you give me?

[retellers]

[ they absolutely will not, though they are holding onto the glass and swirling it? that's? something? ]

Mm... Better than Sunday.

[ this is a cop-out answer because they didn't talk on sunday but it's still honest ]

[recrowns]

[ . . . . ]

I'm relieved to hear that.

And how were you on Sunday? [he's at least going to try] Goat didn't seem well - so I didn't wish to bother you all when it was more important to recover.

[retellers]

... Probably about the same Goat was. [ they shrug ] Guessing you heard why already?

[recrowns]

I did. Though I've been hearing a few other things today that I wanted to ask you about...

Perhaps the most confusing being -

[he's going to pull out a gold coin he got from Rufus]

- I received an invitation to bond with you? [which he doesn't sound displeased about but like] What does this mean?

[retellers]

...

[ they put a hand to their face. the next statement comes out muffled ]

Means I'm being punked, probably.

[recrowns]

[WOLF

soo-won is just

laughing]

What? Rufus of all people would 'punk' you?

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[ they shake their head ]

It's... whatever. [ sometimes. mistakes are made. ] You wanted to know when I remembered something, right? I'm a mercenary.

[recrowns]

Oh I don't think it's whatever, please let me know so we can bond.

[RUFUS LITERALLY SIGNED WOLF UP FOR THIS]

But ah - that's exciting. [is it?] I suppose that's a bit different from soldier, but nothing all too surprising. Did you get any details besides that?

[retellers]

[ which is why rufus is dead to wolf ]

Well, you weren't too far off. Ex-soldier. [ they shrug ] I quit, and became a mercenary instead.

[recrowns]

You ignored me...

[why won't you bond with him, wolf]

[retellers]

[ they stare blankly at soo-won before sighing ]

Me telling you about myself is bonding.

[ soo-won.............. this is them trying ]

[recrowns]

[he looks gently amused at that before reaching out to place a hand on wolf's shoulder if they won't shy away]

I'm still curious about the mystery of the coin -

But I'll put it away for now. I'm merely joking. I'm glad that you're willing to share your regained memory with me. Do you know why you stopped being a soldier?

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[ they tense a little at the touch and turn away ]

... Said you couldn't pay me to bond with people.

[ sometimes you JOKE and it BACKFIRES MOVING ON ]

... The army I was working for wasn't great. Don't remember the details much.

[recrowns]

[ . . . . this is cute and funny. soo-won's expression softens at that, if only - ]

Ah... so you're sharing with me because you want to?

[don't point it out!!! but at least he'll move on quickly if wolf doesn't want to admit it, even if he seems quite pleased with the answer.]

... mm. I see. I'm glad you were able to leave it then - corrupt armies don't deserve strong hands. Did you enjoy being a mercenary?

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... I'm still building a rep, so it's a lot of grunt work so far. [ and then they frown ] And I'd probably enjoy it a lot more if people paid me without me having to ask for it six times.

[recrowns]

When we leave this place, I'll hire you.

[being a mercenary for a king is literally just being a soldier shut up soo-won]

Promise I'll pay on time.

[retellers]

[ oh my god ]

Can Kings even hire mercenaries?

[recrowns]

Could someone tell me no if I can't?

[this is an abuse of power]