The threat of high society isn’t a threat to me. Have I misunderstood something of this place? Are they using knives after all, and not merely sharpened words?
[ By sits back and gives a sigh, running his hand over his chin. How can he say this in a way that won't sound cruel? And, more importantly, won't result in Vanadi dismissing him outright? ]
Athessa is...someone who puts rather a lot of emphasis on her romantic relationships. For good and for bad. I have seen romantic difficulties turn her quite thoughtless. Uncommonly, intensely thoughtless. So I worry that - if something were to go wrong, and you were in a situation where you had no one to talk to, or compare stories with, or simply ask am I mad?, it might lead to a great deal of hurt. And perhaps some loss of what stability you've achieved here.
[ His surprise finally quells, settling as he listens into something more like tried patience. ]
Byerly, do you think I'm new to romance? Or so fragile that a lover's spat might undo me?
[ And, true, this particular romance is already something deeper than he's used to, and Vanadi probably would have an extremely bad time in the worst case scenario Byerly is envisioning — but his ego isn't entirely dissolved, it seems. ]
[ He rolls his eyes to make his disagreement clear, but: ] Alright, then — I can't say your read of her much matches my experience so far, so humor me with an anecdote.
[ Sharply: ] I value your input, I think you're an intelligent and thoughtful man, but I think I know—
[ He breaks off suddenly, because, does he really know? Much of anything? He'd nearly been sure of himself for a short while there. He sighs, rubs his forehead. ]
Is she likely to slit my throat in the night, would you say? I would say no, but I admit I've been wrong before. [ (He wishes he could make this as facetious as it sounds.) ]
[ His lips relax a little. Not fully, just a touch. And his voice is still clipped when he says: ]
I have been hurt rather deeply by Athessa in the past. Not deliberately on her part, I believe; just because she was lashing out when upset at other people. Particularly when she was dissatisfied with her romantic life. So. I do not think she is the best person to be in a snake pit with.
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Date: 2021-03-18 12:00 am (UTC)I still cannot say, however, that I think this the grandest idea.
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Date: 2021-03-18 12:02 am (UTC)There is a danger being in a place where you've only one person to rely on.
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Date: 2021-03-18 12:12 am (UTC)You think I can’t handle myself. I suppose it’s fair, I’ve not painted a very flattering picture of myself for you.
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Date: 2021-03-18 12:28 am (UTC)The threat of high society isn’t a threat to me. Have I misunderstood something of this place? Are they using knives after all, and not merely sharpened words?
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Date: 2021-03-18 12:34 am (UTC)Dear fellow, it's also not the Orlesians who I see as a danger to you.
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Date: 2021-03-18 12:35 am (UTC)What, then?
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Date: 2021-03-29 02:26 am (UTC)Athessa? How?
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Date: 2021-03-29 12:19 pm (UTC)Athessa is...someone who puts rather a lot of emphasis on her romantic relationships. For good and for bad. I have seen romantic difficulties turn her quite thoughtless. Uncommonly, intensely thoughtless. So I worry that - if something were to go wrong, and you were in a situation where you had no one to talk to, or compare stories with, or simply ask am I mad?, it might lead to a great deal of hurt. And perhaps some loss of what stability you've achieved here.
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Date: 2021-03-29 05:15 pm (UTC)Byerly, do you think I'm new to romance? Or so fragile that a lover's spat might undo me?
[ And, true, this particular romance is already something deeper than he's used to, and Vanadi probably would have an extremely bad time in the worst case scenario Byerly is envisioning — but his ego isn't entirely dissolved, it seems. ]
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Date: 2021-03-29 05:32 pm (UTC)She is uncommonly like that. In a way you're likely not prepared for.
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Date: 2021-03-29 06:15 pm (UTC)[ He breaks off suddenly, because, does he really know? Much of anything? He'd nearly been sure of himself for a short while there. He sighs, rubs his forehead. ]
Is she likely to slit my throat in the night, would you say? I would say no, but I admit I've been wrong before. [ (He wishes he could make this as facetious as it sounds.) ]
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Date: 2021-03-29 06:27 pm (UTC)Not likely.
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Date: 2021-03-29 06:36 pm (UTC)[ He lifts his head again, and when his eyes find Byerly's he only looks tired. With a gentle sigh: ]
Please. I do want to hear what you have to say, if only because it's you saying it.
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Date: 2021-03-29 06:43 pm (UTC)I have been hurt rather deeply by Athessa in the past. Not deliberately on her part, I believe; just because she was lashing out when upset at other people. Particularly when she was dissatisfied with her romantic life. So. I do not think she is the best person to be in a snake pit with.
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