AUDIENCE: SOO-WON

[retellers]

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[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?

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...

[ 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]

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[ 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]

[retellers]

[ ....... ] Really don't know enough about kings to answer that.

[recrowns]

[he's laughing

the answer is no. no one could tell soo-won 'no']

It'd be fun to work together even after this, don't you think? If you're looking for a job...

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I don't think we're from the same place.

[ but they look amused, so, ]

[recrowns]

Hmm, I guess it is too soon to ask if you'd like to go to my kingdom instead. Well, the offer's open if you gain more memories and decide you'd rather expand your adventures. Just let me know.

[coupled with a cheeky little wink because strong allies are important?]

Is that all you remembered? Or did you remember twice as much this weekend, circumstances being as they were?

[he's not going to just outright say that someone on wolf's team murdered but like. it's there.]

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Circumstances?

[ they will MAKE him spell it out, thank you. ]

[recrowns]

[HIS SUBTLETY

fine]

The icon on your teams' PHS...es.... devices? [he tried.] Ah, it was blinking - like Goat's was, the weekend after Sharon attacked me.

So that means you learned more about the Realm, at least, and presumably a second memory.

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So you want to know what I might've learned?

[ they tilt their head ]

[recrowns]

[he nods!]

I do.

But from what I understand... it sounds like it's especially sensitive this week.

And so... I hope you'll trust me with it, even if it comes with stipulations. I know I'm not on your team... so I understand if it comes on your terms.

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You're not used to people telling you no, are you?

[ it's idle, and they swirl the drink in their hand ]

If it's important enough, I doubt stipulations would stop you from talking.