exsilium reserve

[astion]

I know you're nervous because I'm still so new. But that's okay. I'm sure you can do fine. I'm not...too thrilled about being involved in a war, but I can't just ignore it if people are fighting and getting hurt. And if you say Yuri and Flynn are there...well, it doesn't seem I have much choice, do I?

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[srslynotguy]

Lady Estellise, please don't worry. Yuri and I will ensure your safety at Exsilium.

[astion]

Flynn! Oh, I'm not too worried about that. I know I'll be fine with both you and Yuri there. I just hope I can help and make a difference. And I'll fight if I have to.

[jailbreaks]

Pretty sure the most scary thing is allowing a couple of monsters into the kitchen, not this war.

[The monsters being Flynn and one of their roommates. He chuckles, trying to make light of this... situation.]

I wouldn't worry too much though, Flynn'll be there.

[And himself, but he's not going to admit that.]

[astion]

Yuri! Oh, I'm sure you and Flynn aren't...that bad with the kitchen?

[Or. Yeah if they have others staying with them he might not necessarily mean himself and Flynn. Oops?]

N-not that I don't think you or Flynn are good cooks. But I am glad I--we won't be alone at least. We'll still be together, even if Karol and the others aren't there.

[jailbreaks]

You doubt my skills with cooking? I think I'm hurt!

[His tone suggests it's a joke. It's a joke right? But it's all good.]

I'd rather not anyone be here at all, but guess what's done is done.

[astion]

I didn't mean that! I was saying I'm sure you are both fine. I mean, you managed okay back home. I guess I can't say I've had Flynn's cooking, the cooks at the castle took care of things there, but I'm sure his is fine too.

[It's not certain whether she genuinely thinks he is hurt or not but she simply tries to explain regardless.]

It doesn't seem like something we have any control over. At least we'll be together. I think it could be worse if we were alone in one of these games.

[jailbreaks]

[Yuri on the other hand has personal experience with Flynn's cooking....

.....

.....yep.]

'Course I managed. You get tired of being fed terrible food every day so you learn to cook for yourself.

[The lady at the inn taught him all sorts of amazing things to survive.]

As for being alone, it wasn't too bad. Think my mun was unhappy I was alone rather than me.

[astion]

I suppose so. Did the people in the lower quarter help teach you to cook, Yuri? Or did you sort of...teach yourself? I guess I never really learned a lot of cooking myself.

[Though she probably did at least occasionally go down to the kitchens and say hi to the cooks.]

Oh. I suppose....Even so, I'm glad you're not alone, Yuri.

[jailbreaks]

The lady at the inn I live in did. Or at least she gave me a lot of tips.

[And Estelle not cooking is kind of a given, but hey, nothing against her.]

If you say so.

[He's kind of pissed he's not alone. Do you know what it's like living with Flynn?]

[astion]

Really? So that's why you're so good. Can you teach me sometime?

[Because Estelle is curious, and it seems like fun, plus a great feeling to provide for friends like that.]

You don't like being there with Flynn? Is something wrong, Yuri?

[jailbreaks]

Well, seems like we'll probably be stuck bored for a while... Oh, right, our tablets download books.

[See, he cares... in his own funny way.]

Think you'll find that pretty neat.

[AND LET'S GO DODGING QUESTIONS HE REALLY DOESN'T WANT TO ANSWER.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE KEEPING AN EYE ON THAT DAMN KITCHEN TO ENSURE BLONDE TERRORISTS DON'T ENTER IT?]

[astion]

Ah, there are books?

[Yes. That has her attention! Which he probably figured it would. But it isn't quite enough to distract her from her questions. She notes he seems evasive and frowns at that.]

Yuri....that's not answering the question.

[jailbreaks]

It's like having the library right there at your finger tips. All the books you'd ever want.

[He's never going to get her attention again who is he kidding?]

Hmm? Oh, oh yeah Flynn and I. We're fine here.

[astion]

All the books, like...a library? There's a library there? What's a 'tablet'?

[Because. Despite herself and her reservations on Yuri's typical evasiveness, the curiosity and excitement at that is undeniable.]

I hope so. But...it'll be okay. I'll do what I can to help once I get there! I promise!

[jailbreaks]

Some device thing, that does... things.

[A++ Yuri explanations right here!]

We're fine. Just if you ever visit, make sure if anyone's in the kitchen, it's me.

[Sorry, he cares too much to allow Estelle to go through food hell.]

[blastiagraphy]

You shouldn't put yourself in harm's way just because those two are there. They're big boys, they can handle themselves. [ From her tone, it's unclear whether she has faith in the two of them, or she just doesn't care about them. But that's Rita for you. ]

[astion]

I know they can. But that doesn't mean I'm not still worried. If there's a war, there will be a lot of fighting. They could still get hurt, or others might. So I want to go if there's some way I can help.

[That and if Yuri is there, of course Estelle doesn't want him and Flynn alone. But she understands and takes Rita's stance as that she has faith in them. Because Estelle always tries to see the best in others, of course.]

[blastiagraphy]

Everything those two do is dangerous. They're used to it. You shouldn't be so quick to put yourself in danger like they do.

[ She sighs though. Because she knows arguing against Estelle helping people is like arguing with the sun against rising. ]

[astion]

Why should that matter? Regardless, things are dangerous, there and back home there is still fighting. I just want to help. Especially if Yuri and Flynn are there. They could still get hurt too.

[Yup. Basically. It's instinctive for her, and will likely take a bit to adjust to the idea of being dissuaded about using her artes to heal anyway even back home.]

[pride_of_amarcia]

Oh don't worry about it! You'll be fine!

I mean, you've got castmates right?

[astion]

I will, yes. Yuri and Flynn are there!

[pride_of_amarcia]

Oh, those two?

I've heard about arguments from their room a few times? But it seems they overall get along.

[astion]

I guess them arguing isn't too surprising. They fought at times back home too. But they really are good friends. I'm glad they are both there and not alone. I'm sure they are too, when they aren't arguing at least.

[pride_of_amarcia]

True enough.

I look forward to meeting ya properly!

[astion]

Me too, provided she finishes her application and it goes smoothly.