♦ XVIII ♦
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I am relieved that Penelo is not angry with me over the kiss, but I did not really think she would be, due to it being out of my control. More than that, I was fearing she would think nothing of it at all. Perhaps her vexation would at least suggest that she thinks of me as a man, and that I overstepped my bounds. Yet she merely smiles and insists it is nothing.
Either she is a very esteemed actress, or I am naught but a child to her. I suspect it to be the latter, though the gap in our age is hardly enough to notice. I lead a country, after all. Given that I am all that remains of House Solidor, I know that they will be pushing me to take a wife soon. My age will have nothing to do with such a decision-only the need of an heir.
Perhaps that is why this is best. Were I to actually succeed in wooing her, I do not imagine that such a union would be received warmly back home. Though I may marry who I wish, I really must consider Archadia's political standing at this point in time...and I must consider her feelings. Would she even want such a responsibility, if all of the other issues were set to rest?
...I will stop pursuing, and stop lingering on such grandiose dreams of freedom. I must take care of what I hold dear-my country and my friends. And I am glad to have her as a friend, nothing more.
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My friends, I offer gratitude for the gifts you have bestowed upon me. I do certainly have quite a few books to read now, do I not? I ought to invest in a bookshelf, so that Basch's kitten does not take to scratching them up. ...Basch, have you thought up a name for it yet?
Ah, Robin, shopping for a 'tuxedo' with you was enjoyable, but the outfit was not cheap. How shall I repay you?
I am relieved that Penelo is not angry with me over the kiss, but I did not really think she would be, due to it being out of my control. More than that, I was fearing she would think nothing of it at all. Perhaps her vexation would at least suggest that she thinks of me as a man, and that I overstepped my bounds. Yet she merely smiles and insists it is nothing.
Either she is a very esteemed actress, or I am naught but a child to her. I suspect it to be the latter, though the gap in our age is hardly enough to notice. I lead a country, after all. Given that I am all that remains of House Solidor, I know that they will be pushing me to take a wife soon. My age will have nothing to do with such a decision-only the need of an heir.
Perhaps that is why this is best. Were I to actually succeed in wooing her, I do not imagine that such a union would be received warmly back home. Though I may marry who I wish, I really must consider Archadia's political standing at this point in time...and I must consider her feelings. Would she even want such a responsibility, if all of the other issues were set to rest?
...I will stop pursuing, and stop lingering on such grandiose dreams of freedom. I must take care of what I hold dear-my country and my friends. And I am glad to have her as a friend, nothing more.
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My friends, I offer gratitude for the gifts you have bestowed upon me. I do certainly have quite a few books to read now, do I not? I ought to invest in a bookshelf, so that Basch's kitten does not take to scratching them up. ...Basch, have you thought up a name for it yet?
Ah, Robin, shopping for a 'tuxedo' with you was enjoyable, but the outfit was not cheap. How shall I repay you?