Dist pulls the handkerchief out of his suit pocket and lifts his glasses so he can dab under his eyes a little. It's a dead giveaway to what his face has been doing, but's better than looking at Iago with eyes full of tears.
...and a runny nose.
He's a mess, okay?]
You have my thanks for opening my eyes, Iago. I will...try not to concern myself with the shortcomings involved beforehand.
[Hoo boy. Okay, deep breath.]
It bears saying that I am truly grateful to have met you as well. I only wish I had something to offer you in my world- a kingdom to rule, that is.
[As much as he would love to see Iago usurp Peony somehow...Auldrant is a fucking mess.]
[...Ah. Well. That didn't go the way he thought it would. At all. Usually when he and Cumore do this, they get aggressively flippant... Um. Hold on...]
[You know, that raises many questions about Jade, but he'll be nice and refrain from asking about it for now.]
I'm pleased, then. [His smile is almost gentle.] I understand; while this entire situation is dreadful... I feel as though I've gained something very valuable from it.
[...He's not talking about everything he's learned.]
[This is such a strange feeling. It makes him feel vulnerable, weak, but it isn't concerning or frightening. Trust, then. How bizarre, that a place like this could foster trust.]
You can thank me when all of this is over. We still have much to do, after all. Once this is over, once we've put an end to the Lady and her schemes... Then I want to hear it again.
[Properly this time, don't go whispering it!!]
I know you won't let me down.
[Because as stupid as it is, he genuinely does trust Dist.]
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Dist pulls the handkerchief out of his suit pocket and lifts his glasses so he can dab under his eyes a little. It's a dead giveaway to what his face has been doing, but's better than looking at Iago with eyes full of tears.
...and a runny nose.
He's a mess, okay?]
You have my thanks for opening my eyes, Iago. I will...try not to concern myself with the shortcomings involved beforehand.
[Hoo boy. Okay, deep breath.]
It bears saying that I am truly grateful to have met you as well. I only wish I had something to offer you in my world- a kingdom to rule, that is.
[As much as he would love to see Iago usurp Peony somehow...Auldrant is a fucking mess.]
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Well, I can think of something your world has to offer.
[Robots?? An entirely different system of magic?? Whatever the heck fonons are????]
It has you, Dist.
[WELL...... HE TRIED TO RESIST...........]
1/3 (you did this to him, Iago)
He stares back at his friend, absolutely dumbfounded.]
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Well, naturally! What was I thinking? As if you need anything else when the magnificent Dist is already present!
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Iago, I... [He droops back to stare at the floor in shame.] I don't know what to say.
[Not truly.]
1 / 2 (Iago absolutely deserves this)
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[flirting backfired...............]
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He shakes his head as he tries to compose himself. It's a shaky effort at best.]
I am not upset. I am merely... [sniff] Overwhelmed.
[The flirting didn't backfire- it was super effective! A 1-hit KO, if you will!]
That was very kind of you to say.
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Well, of course. I am rather fond of you, after all.
[It was mostly a joke, though... Unless he can take over a country in Dist's world????]
You act as though you've never had anyone tell you this sort of thing before.
[...you totally haven't, have you.]
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I haven't. Ever. [...] You make me feel as though I belong for once.
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I'm pleased, then. [His smile is almost gentle.] I understand; while this entire situation is dreadful... I feel as though I've gained something very valuable from it.
[...He's not talking about everything he's learned.]
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...Mm. [He nods and glances at Iago. His eyes are a little puffy from the tears, but he's composed at least.] I believe I have as well.
[This last bit comes out somewhat whispered, but no less sincere.]
Thank you, Iago.
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You can thank me when all of this is over. We still have much to do, after all. Once this is over, once we've put an end to the Lady and her schemes... Then I want to hear it again.
[Properly this time, don't go whispering it!!]
I know you won't let me down.
[Because as stupid as it is, he genuinely does trust Dist.]
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[That gives him all the more strength in his words. So he repeats, determination in his eyes:]
Of course I won't. And I have no intention of slowing down in my pursuits. I will continue to do what I can to advance toward our escape.
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[well duh, they are the two smartest people here, of course???]
I'm looking forward to it.
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[Because yeah, exactly. Plus, he feels like he has the best chance of really figuring out just what the hell the Lady is up to...]
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[You handle the Lady and her technology, he'll
scream into his hands trying tofigure out Rembrandt. It'll be fine!!]