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[closedcircuit]

[This is a bit embarrassing, but Ky doesn't have to worry about his cheeks pinkening. He can bear it with dignity. At least the crown on his head matches his uniform, and the dignity is part of what the crown is helping him feel.]

People of Vatheon.

[His voice is a little lofty, a little with the tone of someone who expects people to be impressed with him.]

Maybe we should take these hats, this "curse" as a gift. It's allowed me to see something I've been missing out on.

[Ky brings something up to his mouth, what looks like a fancy chocolate desert. He pauses to study it further, holding it between him and the SFC.]

It smells so nice.

[Maybe the point is to eat it, but no, he's going to stare at it a while longer. Once he eats it, it'll be gone, and he's in no hurry for that.]

Comments

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[booyaka_boom]

*Oh no he did-n't*

How, exactly?

*Staring so close into the SFC now*

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[closedcircuit]

Indulging in something that leads to poor decisions.

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[booyaka_boom]

I'm hardly *indulging*. Merely having a refreshing beverage.

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[closedcircuit]

Of alcohol.

[ Still snippy. ]

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[booyaka_boom]

*Super over-dramatic eye roll*

Only a little. And besides, champagne is made for people like us.

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[closedcircuit]

It's not. People like me don't need to rely on alcohol to enjoy ourselves.

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[booyaka_boom]

What are you talking about? I'm not going it as the only way to enjoy myself. If anything, you're the one who could do with some lightening up...

*She takes a long, slow, deliberate drink through her straw*

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[closedcircuit]

Unlike you, I think my normal emotional state is both sufficient and good.

[No lightening up here.]

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[booyaka_boom]

*Oh, so sorry Ky, but that prompts the princess to burst into laughter, and a local takes away her champagne for a moment, in case she spills it*

'Sufficient and good?' No one with a normal emotional state would call it 'sufficient and good'!

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[closedcircuit]

Excuse me!

What would you know about that, you're relying on alcohol to relax!

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[booyaka_boom]

I am NOT relying on it! I just happen to have chosen it as part of my relaxation today.

Really, you oughtta loosen up and try some.


*Have a wink too, just for that*

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[closedcircuit]

I think I'm fine in my current state of mind.

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[booyaka_boom]

Hmm... If you say so. Sounds pretty boring to me, though.

Really, I'm extending a royal invitation to you to join me for a drink.

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[closedcircuit]

And I have to respectfully decline.

I don't hold with it, and you may think what you wish, but I have duties I must be alert for.

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[booyaka_boom]

*And just like that, Selphie looks incredibly upset all of a sudden - she'll wait for a moment, to see if he changes his mind*

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[closedcircuit]

[Ky frowns at her, like he really doesn't get where she's coming from, or why she would take this so personally.]

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[booyaka_boom]

*Selphie just pouts - maybe it's the princess tiara, maybe the champagne, or a bit of both - but she looks a little huffy as she switches off the SFC*