[ He'd give you a headpat if he could see your reaction in person...! Nevertheless, his defensive wording does have Clive smiling down at his device. ]
I am aware of his merits, and know there is no finer suitor for you than he. It's plain you both care for each other very deeply.
[Such a brotherly response. It makes his heart warm. They've been through so much so to read something so heartfelt... It's very much Clive's style.]
I could say the very same things about you, brother. There's nothing more that I wish for than to see you happy. You and Jill.
[Together. They finally can experience these things. As they should. And while Joshua has moments where he thinks of his fate? He is going to allow himself these things too. Especially if it makes his brother happy too.]
[ Ugh. His heart swells deeper than any crevasse as he attempts to cling to those words- cling to these small moments of happiness. The moments of happiness that Joshua should have been granted back home. The fleeting thought causes Clive to tighten his eyes close, only to open them slowly with a new resolve.
His words weren't just flowering. He meant them. Every single one of them.
So as to not dwell on his thoughts, he quickly jots something in return. ]
Thank you.:)
You never realize how deeply such a feeling matters until it is no longer with us. Let us do our best to assure we preserve our own happiness here.
[What a cute little text smile Clive made. It takes Joshua a moment to puzzle it out but he thinks he understands.]
Yes, let's do our best, brother. :)
And if I may ask something of you? Would you like to spend some time together soon? Perhaps we can go hunting together. Or pick something from the variety of quests on the local manta board. I'll admit, I've been itching to go on another, hopefully less dangerous, adventure with you. If you are up for it.
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but don't think he's gotten off that easily— ]
We shall all meet soon, then? I still have a duty as your shield to make sure the prince abides by his courtly manners.
[ He's teasing. Mostly. ]
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[Don't be so embarrassing, brother!!!]
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[ Oh. He HAS to be. Now more than ever. ]
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Birthright as it may be, please do not go about embarrassing me, brother. You and I both know the merits that Dion holds. He is a good man.
[Little brother is flustered...!!]
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[ He'd give you a headpat if he could see your reaction in person...! Nevertheless, his defensive wording does have Clive smiling down at his device. ]
I am aware of his merits, and know there is no finer suitor for you than he. It's plain you both care for each other very deeply.
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Thank you, Clive. That means the world to me.
[Because of course his brother's opinion means a great deal to him. After a moment he adds,]
It's rare to stumble upon these pockets of happiness. I hope we both get to experience more of it.
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[ With so many of his loved ones here... back again. It was like waking up to a dream every morning. ]
And I will do everything in my power to make certain you are granted that same happiness. You deserve it. Deserve this and so much more.
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I could say the very same things about you, brother. There's nothing more that I wish for than to see you happy. You and Jill.
[Together. They finally can experience these things. As they should. And while Joshua has moments where he thinks of his fate? He is going to allow himself these things too. Especially if it makes his brother happy too.]
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His words weren't just flowering. He meant them. Every single one of them.
So as to not dwell on his thoughts, he quickly jots something in return. ]
Thank you.:)
You never realize how deeply such a feeling matters until it is no longer with us. Let us do our best to assure we preserve our own happiness here.
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Yes, let's do our best, brother. :)
And if I may ask something of you? Would you like to spend some time together soon? Perhaps we can go hunting together. Or pick something from the variety of quests on the local manta board. I'll admit, I've been itching to go on another, hopefully less dangerous, adventure with you. If you are up for it.
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Of course. I'd be delighted to.
But allow me to survey the quests. One perhaps with a little less wolf pups involved.
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Yes. I'll leave the choice of where we venture up to you this time.
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... And if you happen upon Dion before I do, tell him I send my regards.
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I'll do my best to do that. We'll talk again soon.