( he likes that smile. he missed it, though he finds that this isn't the appropriate time to bring that up. shame, really.
lowering his head in some thought, he nods a few times. claude isn't wrong; they'd have to work together to get over the various inconsistencies among themselves. the black eagles having a presence here alone is concerning, and that's putting it lightly in dimitri's perspective. it means that there is a world where they have succeeded to some extent, and that he failed--- in some way. somehow. or, someone was missing. either way: it cannot be ignored.
however... )
I would hope that what is just and good is something easily understood between worlds. That is something we should cling onto. If we have the time to develop these bonds among gembonded, then we must do that. Not just for our sake, but for those who are also strangers to this place.
( and he now offers claude an equally warm smile. )
[Oh, Dimitri. There was that adorable naive prince again. "What is just and good..." There will always be different approaches on how what is "just and good" should be executed. It's such a warm, hopeful... unrealistic sentiment that it hurts his heart to see it from Dimitri of all people.]
We definitely have our work cut out for us, making connections and such. Plus looking into the Ministry.
( one of them is better with words and charm. one is... charming in his own right? but if he clings onto that optimism and uses it to his advantage alongside his belief in ideals that will certainly make his kingdom flourish one day, how can dimitri lose?
there is one path to a defeat, and that is not gaining trust. but actions speak louder than words when it comes to that. surely. )
[Claude shakes his head a little, guilty but firm.]
I think, no offense, it's probably best if we... stick to different circles. Somehow I don't think some of what I plan on investigating really uh- [A smirk, stupidly pleased with himself over a dumb pun.] syncs with all your noble Kingdom ideals, your kingliness.
[The teasing name, the stupid pun, all little ways to make it more light-hearted than what it really is. He's willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals and, in this case, that's going to mean schmoozing with a lot of people that Dimitri would probably rather see dead than ally with. But crime has it's place and technically everything on his short list so far is highly illegal.
Let Dimitri be his accidentally charming, naive self. Claude will get his hands dirty this time.]
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Date: 2021-01-26 09:49 pm (UTC)lowering his head in some thought, he nods a few times. claude isn't wrong; they'd have to work together to get over the various inconsistencies among themselves. the black eagles having a presence here alone is concerning, and that's putting it lightly in dimitri's perspective. it means that there is a world where they have succeeded to some extent, and that he failed--- in some way. somehow. or, someone was missing. either way: it cannot be ignored.
however... )
I would hope that what is just and good is something easily understood between worlds. That is something we should cling onto. If we have the time to develop these bonds among gembonded, then we must do that. Not just for our sake, but for those who are also strangers to this place.
( and he now offers claude an equally warm smile. )
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Date: 2021-01-27 03:10 am (UTC)There will always be different approaches on how what is "just and good" should be executed. It's such a warm, hopeful... unrealistic sentiment that it hurts his heart to see it from Dimitri of all people.]
We definitely have our work cut out for us, making connections and such. Plus looking into the Ministry.
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Date: 2021-01-28 03:18 pm (UTC)( one of them is better with words and charm. one is... charming in his own right? but if he clings onto that optimism and uses it to his advantage alongside his belief in ideals that will certainly make his kingdom flourish one day, how can dimitri lose?
there is one path to a defeat, and that is not gaining trust. but actions speak louder than words when it comes to that. surely. )
But we will not fail. I am sure of it.
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Date: 2021-01-29 10:44 am (UTC)I think, no offense, it's probably best if we... stick to different circles. Somehow I don't think some of what I plan on investigating really uh- [A smirk, stupidly pleased with himself over a dumb pun.] syncs with all your noble Kingdom ideals, your kingliness.
[The teasing name, the stupid pun, all little ways to make it more light-hearted than what it really is. He's willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish his goals and, in this case, that's going to mean schmoozing with a lot of people that Dimitri would probably rather see dead than ally with. But crime has it's place and technically everything on his short list so far is highly illegal.
Let Dimitri be his accidentally charming, naive self. Claude will get his hands dirty this time.]