If I was trying to offend you, then I'd just be insulting myself, while I was at it. [ after all, his bloodline screams of royalty - even if gu yun spent his life eating dirt in the trenches, instead. ] My mother.
[ that's all the information he's offering up on that, really. ] Was it by choice, or by bloodline?
[ he snorts, humorless, and leans back in the captain's chair. ]
No, not at all. [ pride indeed.
gu yun's quiet, for a moment longer. ] No changing it. All that's left is to move forward. [ because ultimately, that's what he's always done. the old marquis, the princess, yuan he - all that was left was to move on.
what a terribly heavy conversation. ] Any of that wine left? I think I need another drink.
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No. It is cold. Or can be. [which is why they don't like it.
this is where they should ask about what the capital is like, but they don't. poor gu yun has to carry this entire conversation.]
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Mmm. And it snows sometimes, too. Is the whole world just cold, there, or can you escape it every now and then?
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[their voice gets very low and soft at that. almost melancholy.]
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Heavy is the head that wears the crown, hm?
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You - yes. It is.
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[ his smile's more genuine, this time, less teasing and shitty, as he glances away from pride to look at the symbol on his hand. ]
I've served under emperors my whole life, you know. And... I'm not so unfamiliar with palace life, either. I can tell the type.
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It's a recent development. I feel as though I should be offended.
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If I was trying to offend you, then I'd just be insulting myself, while I was at it. [ after all, his bloodline screams of royalty - even if gu yun spent his life eating dirt in the trenches, instead. ] My mother.
[ that's all the information he's offering up on that, really. ] Was it by choice, or by bloodline?
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Bloodline. [bitter.] If I had a choice, I wouldn't.
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[ normally, he might make a dry remark about joining the military.
...but emperor yuan he's death still was only a few years ago, and some complicated wounds don't close as completely as you want them to.
this cousin...will be watching you.
his gaze flicks away for a moment. ] Heavy, indeed.
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they take a deep breath, and slowly exhale. their shoulders come down from around their ears.]
I don't want pity. [they say, quietly.] And I doubt you would either.
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No, not at all. [ pride indeed.
gu yun's quiet, for a moment longer. ] No changing it. All that's left is to move forward. [ because ultimately, that's what he's always done. the old marquis, the princess, yuan he - all that was left was to move on.
what a terribly heavy conversation. ] Any of that wine left? I think I need another drink.
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and just - hand gu yun the bottle? just take the whole thing, it's fine.]
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Thanks. You sure you're done with it? Though, I guess you could just take more out of those sleeves of yours. [ magic breadsleeves!!! ]
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Is that something you've always been able to do, or is it just part of your fashion choices?
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The latter.
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[ the worst part is that he's just not actually spoiled at all. terrible.
gu yun taps his chin. ] Is that a consistency across the board for all of you? Seems almost like a uniform.
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Envy made them. [this is said sourly.] As far as I know we're all capable.
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What's with that face? [ you can't see their face ]
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You can't see my face. [yea]
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[ he parents a teenager don't test him ]
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[ doesn't wrath also irritate you. who doesn't irritate you, pride!!! ]
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