[ he doesn't doubt that lucien has plenty more blood on his hands. he can't look at him and see some paragon of virtue. but he studies the response for a moment, thinks through the things he's seen, and his expression softens some. ]
Then I'm sorry that you lost him. [ one sibling to another. ] ...Take care not to push anyone else away this time. I've a vested interest in some of our mutual friends, and I really will have to bite you to death again if you hurt any of them!
[ this is said with his usual Energy but also not entirely a joke. he doesn't take the clover right away, though he does look it over. ]
[ the (very nice) threat just makes him set his jaw, staring him down (or, up, i guess because he's so much taller) but he lets it pass. that's fine. ]
The point of it is a little bit of luck. I'd argue mine has been on the upswing, and you've had a fair few strokes of the bad. So perhaps with you was where it was meant to be.
[ BE GOOD TO THEIR FRIENDS. it seems like he didn't really need to be told that though, so he reaches out and takes the clover back with the same care that he gave it to him in the first place. ]
I'd consider myself quite a fortunate man! But... thank you.
[ while he's usually warm and exuberant, there's a beat of softness before he continues. ]
I'm sorry. I wasn't sure if you'd wanted to speak to me, after I—well. Invaded your memories and destroyed your journal. And with our last chat. [ he seemed bristly then. ] And because I killed you? And actually—now that I think about it, someone dared me to be quite rude to you once.
...It's many things, but! I apologize.
[ jokes aside.. sorry for murdering you in an applebees....... ]
[ he sort of snorts a dark little laugh at the "fortunate" thing becuase. buddy. you got kidnapped, died, killed and then had to see rat boobies. that doesn't seem, like. great.
but he crosses his arms loosely and half-shrugs, tail idly swishing side to side. ]
You hardly had a choice with the memories. I sent you the journal on purpose to be destroyed at several of your urgings, so I can hardly be angry about that. Our last chat I believe I didn't realize you were ... cursed, in some way. And you didn't kill me, I believe it was simply bad timing.
As for the rudeness, I don't recall what it was. Was it you suggesting my face was "punchable"?
[ sometimes bad things happen! that's life, baby. he's probably fine. he sighs though, fins drooping slightly. ]
Yes... I was supposed to say something I wouldn't usually.
[ even if he wasn't exactly thrilled about the mind rending part, he came out of their little misadventure with more sympathy than mistrust. being petty on the internet is not really his Thing. ]
I appreciate your graciousness, Lucien. I would be far gentler with you if you ever became a rat again. Though—what sort of curse do you mean?
[ he grins, and there might just be a slightly teasing slant to it and the way his eyes crinkle. ]
You should try embracing some of yours! Or all of them? [ even molly's gross ones ] It's healthy!
[ though he does actually think lucien has come a long way since he met him as an anxious, sleepless cat. his smile mellows, more sincere. he really has caused problems and is grateful to do more than just sit on them. ]
And we did. It was a good talk! [ a pause ] ...The water and air in Zora's Domain is especially clean, and we have healers. I wanted Viktor to see them. My world is not without its perils, but it is vast and beautiful—and I can offer my home to anyone who lacks one of their own.
It's an invitation that extends to you as well, of course. [ he holds the clover between his forefinger and thumb. ] I don't know if you want it. But it is the least I can do in exchange for a precious gift.
[ look there's only so much progress one can make in 6 weeks coming from Being So Depressed You're Ready to Unleash the Apocalypse (a normal thing that can happen to anyone) to feeling like a regular useless little creature again so. recognizing feelings is something he's only achieved through total amnesia so far. it'll need some time.
anyway sidon you're offering this but you must know inviting them both is a mistake. they will so instantly go find some ancient sheikah technology and cause problems with three minutes of arrival. ]
It is a kind gesture, but - ... Is there anyone else there even vaguely like me?
[ feelings are a journey and they suck but it'll work out, he thinks. also i know this but sidon does not, link is going to have to work overtime to solve jamjar problems that i have wrought this game.
frankly: ]
No. It's much more diverse than the ship. [ to put the humancentric crew here lightly ] You look closer to Hylian than a Rito does... But you won't find anyone quite like you.
[ everyone in hyrule is such a clown they would probably react to somebody new like WOW YOU'RE A WEIRD LOOKING ZORA or WAURGH WHAT'S THIS? oh sorry i don't care actually can you fetch me the cuckoo i threw down the well, but he can certainly weigh whether that's too alienating or not. ]
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[ holding out the clover to sidon. ]
You might need this more than I.
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Then I'm sorry that you lost him. [ one sibling to another. ] ...Take care not to push anyone else away this time. I've a vested interest in some of our mutual friends, and I really will have to bite you to death again if you hurt any of them!
[ this is said with his usual Energy but also not entirely a joke. he doesn't take the clover right away, though he does look it over. ]
What makes you think that?
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The point of it is a little bit of luck. I'd argue mine has been on the upswing, and you've had a fair few strokes of the bad. So perhaps with you was where it was meant to be.
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I'd consider myself quite a fortunate man! But... thank you.
[ while he's usually warm and exuberant, there's a beat of softness before he continues. ]
I'm sorry. I wasn't sure if you'd wanted to speak to me, after I—well. Invaded your memories and destroyed your journal. And with our last chat. [ he seemed bristly then. ] And because I killed you? And actually—now that I think about it, someone dared me to be quite rude to you once.
...It's many things, but! I apologize.
[ jokes aside.. sorry for murdering you in an applebees....... ]
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but he crosses his arms loosely and half-shrugs, tail idly swishing side to side. ]
You hardly had a choice with the memories. I sent you the journal on purpose to be destroyed at several of your urgings, so I can hardly be angry about that. Our last chat I believe I didn't realize you were ... cursed, in some way. And you didn't kill me, I believe it was simply bad timing.
As for the rudeness, I don't recall what it was. Was it you suggesting my face was "punchable"?
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Yes... I was supposed to say something I wouldn't usually.
[ even if he wasn't exactly thrilled about the mind rending part, he came out of their little misadventure with more sympathy than mistrust. being petty on the internet is not really his Thing. ]
I appreciate your graciousness, Lucien. I would be far gentler with you if you ever became a rat again. Though—what sort of curse do you mean?
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[ BEING PETTY ON THE INTERNET. ]
... You weren't cursed?
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Well, it wasn't quite the same as the first curse, but I felt much more loving that entire week? I suppose everyone did.
[ he's already a caring person so affection week was definitely a time. ]
I did get a bit carried away—I worry I troubled you and Viktor. I've been cursed to love here... and again... [ bleak ] so it's a bit of a mess.
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You're so open with your [ gesturing to all of him. ] ... feelings. It's weird. No one does that. That's the troubling part.
[ SIGH. but he's not like. holding a grudge about it, he did his theater kid moment with it. ]
He told me you agreed to be friends. And that you told him he was welcome in your home world.
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You should try embracing some of yours! Or all of them? [ even molly's gross ones ] It's healthy!
[ though he does actually think lucien has come a long way since he met him as an anxious, sleepless cat. his smile mellows, more sincere. he really has caused problems and is grateful to do more than just sit on them. ]
And we did. It was a good talk! [ a pause ] ...The water and air in Zora's Domain is especially clean, and we have healers. I wanted Viktor to see them. My world is not without its perils, but it is vast and beautiful—and I can offer my home to anyone who lacks one of their own.
It's an invitation that extends to you as well, of course. [ he holds the clover between his forefinger and thumb. ] I don't know if you want it. But it is the least I can do in exchange for a precious gift.
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anyway sidon you're offering this but you must know inviting them both is a mistake. they will so instantly go find some ancient sheikah technology and cause problems with three minutes of arrival. ]
It is a kind gesture, but - ... Is there anyone else there even vaguely like me?
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frankly: ]
No. It's much more diverse than the ship. [ to put the humancentric crew here lightly ] You look closer to Hylian than a Rito does... But you won't find anyone quite like you.
[ everyone in hyrule is such a clown they would probably react to somebody new like WOW YOU'RE A WEIRD LOOKING ZORA or WAURGH WHAT'S THIS? oh sorry i don't care actually can you fetch me the cuckoo i threw down the well, but he can certainly weigh whether that's too alienating or not. ]