Hm! You may thank the most terrifying Cookie in existence for that. Calliope Cookie was the teacher of the Kings, and she was not afraid to whack your legs with her cane if you disappointed her.
[ His smile is wide and sweet to the memory, and he aims it at Vash in return to the fondness in the others voice. He folds his fingers in with the others more intimately, squeezing his hand lightly as they move.
And sighs gently, his smile softening again. ]
It's true. Bigger affairs mean your citizens are there, neighboring Kingdoms, tribes, villages. As much as you would like to escape and simply spend time with those dearest to your heart, you must remain.... aloof. Ready to act as your duty dictates. It becomes lonely.
[ Which is why he's adoring this. Small one on one moments with the people he loves. And his expression shows it, the look he gives Vash speaking volumes. ]
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[ His smile is wide and sweet to the memory, and he aims it at Vash in return to the fondness in the others voice. He folds his fingers in with the others more intimately, squeezing his hand lightly as they move.
And sighs gently, his smile softening again. ]
It's true. Bigger affairs mean your citizens are there, neighboring Kingdoms, tribes, villages. As much as you would like to escape and simply spend time with those dearest to your heart, you must remain.... aloof. Ready to act as your duty dictates. It becomes lonely.
[ Which is why he's adoring this. Small one on one moments with the people he loves. And his expression shows it, the look he gives Vash speaking volumes. ]