Retired muse speaks up

[falenanthief]

Right, mun. Lemme tell ya something. Make that two something.

One, no one's touching my hair. Or braid it or play around with it.

And two...

...How many times are you going to watch me die? Even if the Prince didn't pick that, I know what I'm getting into by being his double. But it's getting annoying seeing that over and over again.

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[sparkling_eyes]

Roy...

[falenanthief]

[He knows the risks of making the post in a public place like Dear Mun. But a part of him doesn't want Lyon to see this. He doesn't need any pity.]

Hey, Lyon. Fancy seeing you around here.

[Despite the annoyed tone of his original post, he gives her a grin. Yo.]

[sparkling_eyes]

It's been a long time.

[She's been in games pretty continuously over the past few years, after all.]

[falenanthief]

Yep. How's your mun treating you?

[He's only been in one game so far, no matter how much his mun entertain the thought of others.]

[sparkling_eyes]

I'm actually in the middle of another war right now.

[falenanthief]

Another war? Why and for what?

[sparkling_eyes]

It's in a place called Asgard. The gods of that place brought us all from different worlds to help them fight a war against their enemies. They've said it's for the fate of all worlds, and if they lose, every world will be destroyed along with their own. We can't go home without them sending us back themselves, so we have no choice but to help.

[falenanthief]

Another world where we fight in other's wars. [He doesn't like it, but he recognise the necessity of it.] The Prince's there with you, right?

[His feelings about him may be complicated, but Roy would feel a little better if there's someone watching out for Lyon.]

[sparkling_eyes]

Yes, he's there too. He's been there even longer than I have.

[falenanthief]

[Of course His Highness is there. Still there? He haven't really been keeping track since his own drop.]

He better not be getting into too much trouble for you.

[sparkling_eyes]

[Oh, nothing major, just a horrible plague that almost killed him, that's all.]

...It's been difficult, but we've managed.

[falenanthief]

[Reminds him to punch that stupid prince in the face, if he find out.]

You guys better. [Geez.] I'd like to come over, but mun here got stuff keeping her from putting me anywhere.

[sparkling_eyes]

That might be for the best. Things are getting more dangerous every day.

[falenanthief]

Too dangerous for me to handle?

[He's not offended. For all of his bragging, Roy does keep his limits in mind.]

[sparkling_eyes]

Not yet, but I don't think we've seen the worst of it by far.

[falenanthief]

I wouldn't be surprised.

[He'd like to come, but Roy can't make any promises he doesn't even know he can uphold. His sense of honour would bug him.]

These things always have the worst coming in later.

[sparkling_eyes]

But I promise I'll keep the Prince safe until we're able to return home.

[falenanthief]

I know you're his bodyguard, but you should also keep yourself safe as well.

[sparkling_eyes]

He said the same thing recently.

[falenanthief]

...I'm not surprised to hear that.

[sparkling_eyes]

I never realized he felt that way. I always thought it would just be part of my duty if I were to die defending him. I told myself I'd be glad if my death would mean he could live on. But I'm starting to realize that both are important. I can't keep him safe if I don't keep myself safe first.

[falenanthief]

That's right. And let's not forget, Prince will be too sad if you died. It's better to stay safe and alive, so you know he'll still be fine and dandy.

[Hey, Roy might have his jealousy problems. But it's not enough for him to seek Frey's emotional suffering.]

[implanta]

...you mean I can't practice braiding hair by using yours?

[DEJECTED. PUPPY. ;; Roy why you gotta hate.]

[falenanthief]

Cloche?

[Surprised, follow by him quickly back pedalling.]

W-Well, I wouldn't mind as long you ask first.

[implanta]

Really? You mean it? [Yes, the topic of braiding his hair is better than my dying and she'll ignore that ok]

Can I try now?

[falenanthief]

Now? [She's asking and he's still got that crush from Luceti that's what he asked for first, so.]

Yeah, sure, Cloche.