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@sunvoid.bsky.social
๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ at the ๐ โ๐๐๐๐ค & ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ the ๐ด๐ถ๐ฃ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ .
"I wish you the best of luck, your Majesty." A formal bow.
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ ''You're right. Thank you for the advice, I'll take it into account.'' โ
"It wouldn't hurt to show him you care, I think." A slight shrug. "In the end, it's your call."
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ โ โ ''I suppose... That might be true.'' A sigh as he rests his back against the wall. ''Maybe just protecting him secretly isn't enough... I can't be a coward forever, can I?'' โ โ โ
"Do you know that for certain? Though I suppose it's possible that not even he knows..." A pause. "Have you heard the proverb, 'He who desires but acts not, breeds pestilence'? Your inaction could very well be seen by him as a lack of interest..."
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ โ โ ''He would say that me leaving him alone, probably... But I know he's not sincere.'' โ โ โ
"Good. I've found you," Zato said with the smallest hint of a smileโ perhaps his attempt to seem friendly? Stopping his approach once sufficiently close, the assassin placed his hand over his heart and bowed his head. "My name is Zato=ONE... I don't believe we've ever had a chance to reallyโ" ++
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐@inslavesglory.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ โ โ โHello, sir.โ โ โ โ He spoke, mechanic eyes slowly unzooming.
"Hm... Have you asked him what would make him happy?"
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ ''Of course he's loved unconditionally. I understand that I haven't been the best father, but I still wish the best for him. This might sound cowardly of me, but I fear that it might be too late to be a proper family to him. Maybe he's happier by himself or with Sol.'' โ
Nodding... he's not sure what else to say at this point but doesn't want to dismiss the boy just yet, so he instead offers the other a very awkward pat on the head. That ๐ช๐ด what you're supposed to do to kids. He thinks.
@canarybuilts.bsky.social ยท 2y ago
โ โ โ โ โ yeah, of course! โ he grins. โ โ โ โ
"Of course. In that case," he pauses, lifting a hand to his chin, "The boy likely wants attention and stability. "I imagine his early years spent with Sol Badguy left much to be desired; a home, affection, a parent... a sense of normalcy, perhaps?" ++
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ ''I'd appreciate some insight no matter what it is. Please let me know your thoughts.'' โ
"Ah, yes. Your relationship with Sin is... not ideal, is it? "I can't say I have a reputation for having healthy relationships, but I do remember what it was like to be a child. Perhaps I could offer some insight that may help you understand the boy's feelings? Or maybe it won't. Who can say?"
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ ''I don't know if he'd want to be with me... But I will offer him to join too.'' โ
How typical of the boy. "It's good to see you taking responsibility by staying on top of things. I'm sure his Majesty appreciates it."
@canarybuilts.bsky.social ยท 2y ago
โ โ โ โ โ uh... yeah totally! โ did he have chores to do...? he forgot. โ โ โ โ
"Yes, I would agree. Though, with Ms. Dizzy's inclusion, wouldn't the young prince feel left out? Or is that not a concern..?"
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ ''Of course, this much is nothing. In fact, if you don't mind, I'll share it with Dizzy, too. It'll be better to have two people give their thoughts on it instead of just one, right?'' โ
"I am doing well, thank you. Have you been keeping up on your chores?"
@canarybuilts.bsky.social ยท 2y ago
โ โ โ โ โ as good as can be! how about... you? โ โ โ โ โ โ
"Yes. I suppose that is true." ... "You have been doing well, I trust?"
@canarybuilts.bsky.social ยท 2y ago
โ โ โ โ โ i'm technically a child? โ โ โ โ โ โ
"Wonderful. Then, the next time I visit him, I will have a subordinate of mine deliver you some of his baking." A polite bow. "Your help is appreciated."
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ ''I see, I understand. Of course, I have no problem with it. I like baking myself too, although I don't have much time for it.'' โ
"A good friend of mine has recently taken up baking as a hobby and has requested I give feedback where applicable. Unfortunately, my senses are still rather... dull, and I cannot very well taste whether something may be too salty or too sweet." ++
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ โ โ ''Taste? I'd say fairly well. I'm lucky for it.'' โ โ โ
"Your offer is very kind, your majesty. However, I would rather not burden someone of your position with the personal issues of a dead man. Then again..." A slight pause. "Tell me, Sir King. How well are you able to taste?"
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ โ ''I might not be able to do much, but I don't mind hearing you out.'' โ โ
"Do I? Well... I suppose there ๐ช๐ด something that has been... weighing on my mind as of late."
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ ''You seem down lately is all.'' โ
"Hm..? Is there something about my performance that would indicate otherwise?"
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ @sunvoid.bsky.social ''Are you okay?'' โ
"Of course, your Majesty. I actually have some experience handling children, courtesy of the guild, so you need not worry about Sin."
โ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โโ โ โ โเผ๏ธ โ ๐ ๐ฎ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐.@royalthunder.bsky.social ยท 2y agoโ ''That's no problem. Just take care, alright?'' โ
Can the castle not afford some form of counselling..?
