I see. [Noting that she'd drained the rest of her cup really incentivized Takame to hold back more. How strange, he usually had no qualms drinking his fill around new people.
For better or worse.
Something in her words... resonated with him, made his chest hurt in a way he couldn't peg. Not without comparing it to how he felt following his many failings which he came here specifically to forget.
... Maybe he will have the rest of this drink after all. Enough for a buzz, he thought throwing the shot down his throat.]
Mh. 'Tis a heavy burden you must carry. [Did he just lowkey admit to something similar to his role being a burden? Oops look at that he's pouring another drink. He mustn't think such a thing. He mustn't shirk from his duty.]
Indeed it is. I’ve told her how I feel about it I don’t know how many times, but nothing changed.
[Sometimes it just be like that when you’re the main bitch of the Mother Crystal.]
[Does Rose notice his hesitation? Does Rose notice him think twice before downing his shot? Does she notice how he seems to be slightly pained?]
[Possibly, although chances are she doesn’t. She’s at least a little buzzed and happy right now, which means her guard is down. It also means she’s feeling much more conversational than usual.]
But enough about me. What of you? Surely you must have better prospects.
[Takame assumed "her" was Rose's boss or master or something of the sort. Whoever set her on her path. Something else he'll not get too far into. Maybe later, not now.
The extra drink did make him a bit more curious though. Perhaps a bit more open. Or more in need of attention.]
Ah, nothing so extravagant. Work has brought me here as well. It is an assignment of great import, yes, but... [He needed a drink to get through this region again] my sister... she often tells me it is important to take a moment to... relax.
[Wow, he's really forcing this despite telling the truth. Zhian would be proud and ashamed at the same time.]
[Unlike Rose’s sister, who often chided her for her ‘irresponsibility.’ In Jehna’s defense, Rose’s plan to sneak aboard a ship headed to Eorzea was remarkably poorly thought out. And yet, she’s still here.]
No matter how important the work, it’s worth little if you have to spend your health to accomplish it.
[Where is Rose and what has the alcohol done with her???]
She is. [Said with a subtle fondness in his tone. He missed her dearly. One benefit to being in this region was being able to see her again.
Thinking about her brought a small smile to his face. Despite his reasoning for returning to the Far East being a result of his failure... he prayed that in some way she would be proud of him. Undeserving as he was of her praise.]
Though it is... something of a work in progress, I do what I can to follow her word. [To be more like her. He failed often, his duty was far too important to shirk. But he carried her words every day.]
[She sees that smile and returns it with a smile of her own. What would her sister say if she could see her now? What would her friends say? They would be surprised, no doubt.]
I'm sure you do well enough.
[She takes another drink. Rose is gone.]
Enjoy it while you can. Before long, you may have a role that you didn't ask for.
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For better or worse.
Something in her words... resonated with him, made his chest hurt in a way he couldn't peg. Not without comparing it to how he felt following his many failings which he came here specifically to forget.
... Maybe he will have the rest of this drink after all. Enough for a buzz, he thought throwing the shot down his throat.]
Mh. 'Tis a heavy burden you must carry. [Did he just lowkey admit to something similar to his role being a burden? Oops look at that he's pouring another drink. He mustn't think such a thing. He mustn't shirk from his duty.]
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[Sometimes it just be like that when you’re the main bitch of the Mother Crystal.]
[Does Rose notice his hesitation? Does Rose notice him think twice before downing his shot? Does she notice how he seems to be slightly pained?]
[Possibly, although chances are she doesn’t. She’s at least a little buzzed and happy right now, which means her guard is down. It also means she’s feeling much more conversational than usual.]
But enough about me. What of you? Surely you must have better prospects.
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The extra drink did make him a bit more curious though. Perhaps a bit more open. Or more in need of attention.]
Ah, nothing so extravagant. Work has brought me here as well. It is an assignment of great import, yes, but... [He needed a drink to get through this region again] my sister... she often tells me it is important to take a moment to... relax.
[Wow, he's really forcing this despite telling the truth. Zhian would be proud and ashamed at the same time.]
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[Unlike Rose’s sister, who often chided her for her ‘irresponsibility.’ In Jehna’s defense, Rose’s plan to sneak aboard a ship headed to Eorzea was remarkably poorly thought out. And yet, she’s still here.]
No matter how important the work, it’s worth little if you have to spend your health to accomplish it.
[Where is Rose and what has the alcohol done with her???]
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Thinking about her brought a small smile to his face. Despite his reasoning for returning to the Far East being a result of his failure... he prayed that in some way she would be proud of him. Undeserving as he was of her praise.]
Though it is... something of a work in progress, I do what I can to follow her word. [To be more like her. He failed often, his duty was far too important to shirk. But he carried her words every day.]
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I'm sure you do well enough.
[She takes another drink. Rose is gone.]
Enjoy it while you can. Before long, you may have a role that you didn't ask for.