With no path back home for the foreseeable future, it would seem we have earned ourselves a much-needed respite. You may as well find a peaceful spot to indulge, or will I have to physically drag you out of your room next time I visit the book shop?
[ He may need some extra help on that front as he's sure Clive has more strength in one arm than Joshua has in his whole body, but one look™ from Jill ought to do the trick. ]
A worry I too would share had I not been told that time in our world moves differently than it does here. Many others have returned to their home worlds briefly to find themselves in the exact spot they were when they had first been spirited away.
I can't say it puts me entirely at ease, but it does grant me enough peace of mind to indulge in some leisure activities I otherwise wouldn't in our world.
A nap, for instance...how long has it been since either of us have purposely taken one?
Yes, that would make the outlaw infinitely more intimidating by challenging the perceptions of all who come across him. The visage of a hulking, rugged man, caked in sweat, grime, and the blood of his enemies, yet fashioning a tongue made of silk.
[ I doubt Jill has much reason to complai– Nope. Nope. Deleting that right now. He doesn't want Clive to never speak to him again nor does he want to picture it. This teasing has gone far enough. He's taking Torgal for a long walk anyway. ]
It is one of your many charms.
I will keep you awake no longer, brother. Please do find some rest.
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Date: 2023-10-09 10:58 pm (UTC)There are also lots of dramatic texts should you find yourself in need of a different kind of stimulation from time to time.
[ He knows Clive is a closet nerd so he might just buy some for him anyway. ]
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Date: 2023-10-11 06:59 am (UTC)I don't remember the last time I was able to read a book in full for pleasure.
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Date: 2023-10-12 11:29 pm (UTC)You may as well find a peaceful spot to indulge, or will I have to physically drag you out of your room
next time I visit the book shop?
[ He may need some extra help on that front as he's sure Clive has more strength in one arm than Joshua has in his whole body, but one look™ from Jill ought to do the trick. ]
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Date: 2023-10-13 01:14 am (UTC)But there will be no dragging necessary, I assure you.
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Date: 2023-10-18 02:32 am (UTC)time in our world moves differently than it does here.
Many others have returned to their home worlds briefly to find themselves
in the exact spot they were when they had first been spirited away.
I can't say it puts me entirely at ease, but it does grant me enough peace of mind to indulge in some leisure activities I otherwise wouldn't in our world.
A nap, for instance...how long has it been since either of us have purposely taken one?
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Date: 2023-10-18 03:36 am (UTC)A purposeful nap...
[He supposes Tarja demanding he get some sleep doesn't quite count as the same thing.]
It might have been when we were still children.
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Date: 2023-10-19 11:25 pm (UTC)I implore you to take one if you are not still occupied with
...other activities.
I found a nice bench at the park that is ideal.
[ And he loves Clive enough to share his special spot with him. ]
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Date: 2023-10-20 02:50 am (UTC)Is a bench truly comfortable enough?
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Date: 2023-10-20 03:13 am (UTC)Otherwise, I would think some additional educating on courtship would be in order.
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Date: 2023-10-20 03:48 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-10-25 01:01 am (UTC)You are fortunate Jill is quite taken with you already.
Not everyone would be so lenient.
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Date: 2023-10-25 02:05 am (UTC)Would an Outlaw be taken more seriously if he were perfectly mannered?
I dare not imply anything that would debase Lady Warrick's good nature. Though I do count myself lucky she willingly accepts my company.
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Date: 2023-10-25 02:36 am (UTC)The visage of a hulking, rugged man, caked in sweat, grime, and the blood of his enemies, yet fashioning a tongue made of silk.
It would certainly raise my hackles.
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Date: 2023-10-25 02:50 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-10-25 03:04 am (UTC)It is one of your many charms.
I will keep you awake no longer, brother.
Please do find some rest.
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Date: 2023-10-25 03:47 am (UTC)Forgive me if I kept you from your own.
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Date: 2023-10-25 03:54 am (UTC)I will bring you both pastries upon my return.