[ Of course, it helps that Ardbert doesn't use his manna much, so he doesn't think much of it. ]
You'd only hurt yourself if you started without getting a lay for land, so to speak.
[ He shrugs. ]
There's plenty others who care not who they synchronize with. I'm quite alright with hand-holding and the like, you'll find that the city lends itself quite easily to either proclivity.
Hand holding does well for the minor amounts of manna that I might use throughout my day, 'tis true. But I fear if I wish to use my magic properly, I'll have to find a more efficient method of generating it quickly.
[There's a pause... and a sheepish cough.]
Not that I would ever press upon you such a request, sir! 'Tis but thinking aloud, take it not as a question but rather an acknowledgement. I wouldn't ever assume.
[ Ardbert chuckles, waving off X'ruhn's more awkward concerns. It's ok buddy, he's been there. ]
It's nothing to be ashamed of, I assure you.
[ Certainly he'd... gotten a bit looser in that sense, certainly when those changes came about. But he doesn't need to tell that to some mystel he just met. ]
Please rest assured that I am flattered. And perhaps should we get to know each other better, I would be... honored to synchronize with you. At a later date.
[ He's not taking it off the table!! It's just gotta be, you know, casual. ]
[It's awkward it's really awkward, he really would never just wander up to someone and drop a suggestion like that on their lap out of nowhere, he's too old for that.]
Should we know each other better, I would be inclined to consider it of course, at whatever convenience you might have. I felt it but necessary to tell you that it isn't an expectation, I was not propositioning you so early.
[Eventually, sure! There was no hesitation to make that known, as a potential eventual thing! That's fine!]
... I ought change the subject, I feel as if I'm digging a hole.
[ Ardbert laughs. Yes, things are definitely awkward. He's been there... He'll be happy to help X'ruhn off the hook from this conversation. He's not sure how much longer he can go on about it either... ]
Perhaps we should. Have you found a place to live yet?
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[ Of course, it helps that Ardbert doesn't use his manna much, so he doesn't think much of it. ]
You'd only hurt yourself if you started without getting a lay for land, so to speak.
[ He shrugs. ]
There's plenty others who care not who they synchronize with. I'm quite alright with hand-holding and the like, you'll find that the city lends itself quite easily to either proclivity.
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[There's a pause... and a sheepish cough.]
Not that I would ever press upon you such a request, sir! 'Tis but thinking aloud, take it not as a question but rather an acknowledgement. I wouldn't ever assume.
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It's nothing to be ashamed of, I assure you.
[ Certainly he'd... gotten a bit looser in that sense, certainly when those changes came about. But he doesn't need to tell that to some mystel he just met. ]
Please rest assured that I am flattered. And perhaps should we get to know each other better, I would be... honored to synchronize with you. At a later date.
[ He's not taking it off the table!! It's just gotta be, you know, casual. ]
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Should we know each other better, I would be inclined to consider it of course, at whatever convenience you might have. I felt it but necessary to tell you that it isn't an expectation, I was not propositioning you so early.
[Eventually, sure! There was no hesitation to make that known, as a potential eventual thing! That's fine!]
... I ought change the subject, I feel as if I'm digging a hole.
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[ Ardbert laughs. Yes, things are definitely awkward. He's been there... He'll be happy to help X'ruhn off the hook from this conversation. He's not sure how much longer he can go on about it either... ]
Perhaps we should. Have you found a place to live yet?