No - that was correct. For me, it was the bruises on his arm... that was how I even knew to be suspicious in the first place. But it sounds as if those were done for a completely different reason - but we still caught him, after all.
[ AND IT WASN'T EVEN RELATED!!!!! TRULY BUMBLED MY WAY TO THE RIGHT ANSWER....
he sighs a little, leaning further on the lighthouse railing. ]
These two cases were so tightly intertwined in such strange ways.
[ taair says, immediately looking up to the sky in a Lord Help Me Here Goes Claude expression, but it is so fond and lacks all heat - and he slots his gaze back a moment later, warmed by the laughter after a terrible day. ]
Most likely. [ this comes with a little bit of a sigh, but. oof. ] If that. I'm not sure that I would wish my circumstances on anyone, so... it's best not to think on it, too much.
[ there's a beat, and he shakes his head, little smile returning. ]
I don't mind listening to you all talk about it, though. It's nice.
[ there's a wry little twist to his mouth at that because it is definitely a joke at his own expense... caged bird life....
but taair shakes his head and settles back again, finally leaning away from the railing. ]
I'd never even had the chance to partake in gossip before this, even. So...I can be thankful for that experience, too. [ ... ] It's nice to think that people come to care for each other in those ways. No advantages, capital, or political motives behind it.
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You mean the mark on Elysia's cheek?
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[ AND IT WASN'T EVEN RELATED!!!!! TRULY BUMBLED MY WAY TO THE RIGHT ANSWER....
he sighs a little, leaning further on the lighthouse railing. ]
These two cases were so tightly intertwined in such strange ways.
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It's lucky we had that item to point back to that injury. [ ... ] There really was so much nonsense today.
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...Hard to believe they were speaking about chastity at the beginning. [ remember when maomao tried to give everyone the talk ]
Between the traps, the tunnel of 'corn dogs and love', the strange shirts... It was quite a mess. From beginning to end.
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Like a long minute.
And then he laughs. ]
We were talking about chastity. I already forgot.
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[ taair says, immediately looking up to the sky in a Lord Help Me Here Goes Claude expression, but it is so fond and lacks all heat - and he slots his gaze back a moment later, warmed by the laughter after a terrible day. ]
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I can't remember how that even came up. But it was a fun discussion.
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[ he is pink in the ears. embarrassing! ] Everyone in this place seems to be obsessed with the intimate and romantic, at all times...
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I guess you're expecting a political union for yourself, huh?
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Most likely. [ this comes with a little bit of a sigh, but. oof. ] If that. I'm not sure that I would wish my circumstances on anyone, so... it's best not to think on it, too much.
[ there's a beat, and he shakes his head, little smile returning. ]
I don't mind listening to you all talk about it, though. It's nice.
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I'll probably end up in whatever union is most advantageous too. If I even decide to get married.
[ He doesn't seem particularly bothered by it either way. ]
But I agree, it is a hot point of gossip here.
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[ there's a wry little twist to his mouth at that because it is definitely a joke at his own expense... caged bird life....
but taair shakes his head and settles back again, finally leaning away from the railing. ]
I'd never even had the chance to partake in gossip before this, even. So...I can be thankful for that experience, too. [ ... ] It's nice to think that people come to care for each other in those ways. No advantages, capital, or political motives behind it.
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[ Despite the heartbreak it can sometimes have.
. . . ]
So. Do you have any?
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Any what? Political or capital motives? [ a little more wryly - ] Or marriage prospects...?
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[ hehe ]
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Absolutely not! Claude, that would not happen in a thousand years. [ come on look at him ] Nor do I have any gossip - I must be very boring to you.
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But he just sighs. ]
All this talk about contraceptives and dating, and yet no gossip...
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As a historian, it is my duty to record only the truth, so... any rumors would have to be hunted down and carefully examined for facts.
[ a little hum. ]
I suppose if you have any gossip to share with me, then that could be arranged...
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I'll ask around and report back.