A thousand? It's only been eight-hundred or so... And maybe I just want to 'see you eat your pieces out of frustration'.
[ Haha. ]
...Mhm. It is inevitable to reach periods of stagnation, as a long-lived species. And one can only play against themselves for so long, for a challenge.
[ he tilts his head at claude with a smile. ]
It truly has been a pleasure to have you as an opponent, Claude. I feel I need to thank you properly, for indulging me.
[ says this while casually walking around more pink goo. ]
Unfortunately, an endless amount of it. My battles are not quite the same as yours, but I will be returning to the tail end of a conflict. It has left the Xianzhou in quite the disarray.
[ the emoshare of a silent sigh. when nobody else can do your job, but you... ]
Indeed. Fortunately most of the physical damage was contained outside the civilian area, however there are still plenty of antagonists to weed out within our ranks.
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[ Nudges him gently. ]
I did bring a few bows and arrows, so I can still show off if you want. But it's not as impressive as all the magic and glamour we have here.
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[ he can't remember the last time... he had a roommate... but it's only for a week, and truly he doesn't mind.
but he smiles and nudges back. wait no, i want him to lean against claude annoyingly. he is heavy, and does this. ]
On the contrary, it's all the more impressive without the bells and whistles. I'd like to see.
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Are you going to be as critical of my form as you are with my chess strategies?
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I don't believe you're trying to best me in archery.
...Unless you simply happen to be eager for criticism?
[ he looks at him with a raised brow. (joking.) ]
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[ But he's also extremely confident in his archery skills. ]
Isn't that why you're still playing the same chess game after a thousand years?
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[ Haha. ]
...Mhm. It is inevitable to reach periods of stagnation, as a long-lived species. And one can only play against themselves for so long, for a challenge.
[ he tilts his head at claude with a smile. ]
It truly has been a pleasure to have you as an opponent, Claude. I feel I need to thank you properly, for indulging me.
[ says this while casually walking around more pink goo. ]
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The pleasure's all mine. It is proving a good opportunity to learn.
... If a frustrating one.
[ He likes to win!!! ]
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Then we should find more time for another match, while we can.
...Though, I recently heard from Master Wis'adel that I may have been the cause of more than one frustration. I suppose an apology is overdue as well.
[ JUST CLEARING THE AIR. AND ALSO KILLING HIM IN COLD BLOOD. ]
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Um... what?
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teasing vibes intensify. ]
It seemed I left a rather drastic impression on you, that you haven't been able to forget.
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Wis'adel and her big mouth. ]
I wouldn't think too deeply on it.
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[ the emoshare of withheld laughter. he is not being serious. ]
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Oh no. Is it already the eighth time breaking your heart?
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Yes. And it is the worst one, yet.
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[ Teasing. But also still embarrassed. WIS'ADEL THIS IS NOT BRO BEHAVIOUR!! ]
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[ if claude does not pry away, jing yuan will put a hand on his chin, lean in close...
and then give him a wink before pulling away. ]
...Was there anything else you wanted to see, around here?
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And bIG BLAST EMBARRASSMENT ]
I think I've had enough of this place for a lifetime.
[ Just EXHAUSTION as he steps through the mess and into the rest of the kingdom. ]
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he just laughs as he follows out the door. ]
Just a little bit more to go, Claude. And then you'll be back home.
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You must be eager to get back. Lots of work to do, I assume?
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[ the emoshare of a silent sigh. when nobody else can do your job, but you... ]
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Rebuilding can be just as difficult, and take much longer to boot.
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You have your war to win, yes?
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[ TIRED ]
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Peace is always hard-won.
You won't be leaving here with regrets, will you?
[ so little time left before it's back to the grind. ]