But I also ... [ His brain stops as he isn't sure what he also wanted to do. He isn't sure, because he doesn't want to apologize for saying that he cared about Berkut. He would like to apologize about the beginning of the conversation, but, well, Berkut already realized that wasn't him so! What? ]
... I also came to see if you had anything to report on the oddness that happened a little bit ago.
No, I was more wondering if you happened to see anything.
[ It's nice to see your emotions are back though. He really did mean that, because there are things he believes that a person should get mad about! So he's happy that Berkut's back to his usual self. It makes him smile despite how bad the conversation is going. ]
Anything with the forest, or in your district that is out of place.
[ He cannot keep the surprise off his face. And he already figures that he means vanished from this pocketed jamjar than murdered. Really! He hasn't blackened that much for that to even be on the table!! If anything, he could imagine them being like siblings where one is holding the other by the ankles. Of course, the one doing the holding would be Berkut! But still...! ]
[ That surprise is expected. It was the same for him; one day, he woke up and found that she wasn't there anymore. The question, on the other hand, draws a scowl from Berkut. ]
[ Even if you two didn't quite get along, you two were starting to walk down the street of friendship! She would have eventually become like a little sister to you! Really, she was just so adorable! I can't believe!!
He continues to stare at Berkut with his expression carefully controlled so none of his thoughts crossed over his face. But also! Being alone suddenly!! Even if the constant in your life is one you don't like, to no longer have it... can be troubling! ]
[ Why do you use that tone? We shared a moment and agreed to let me watch over you? Come on now. Why are you taking it back so easy? ]
So, it would seem. But we had made an agreement to allow me to worry about you, right? As it is for my benefit alone... it should not allow you to feel too diminished, ah?
[ It doesn't mean he has to like the idea, especially now that he's no longer so . . . amicable, loath though he is to describe himself in such a way. But he did take part in that agreement, and so he cannot carelessly rescind it. ]
If it were that easy, I would not be suited for greatness.
[ Shen Qingqiu decides to push away his worry to say what he really feels. He offers a warm smile to the prince. You're a person that needs more kindness in your life. Whenever it is given, you act like it's a weakness. I can't accept that at all. I really can't! ]
[ He appraises the look on Shen Qingqiu's face, searching perhaps for a hint of dishonesty. For someone who supposedly believes this, there appears to be little to no faith in Berkut's ability to fend for himself here.
In the end, he gives a dismissive wave. ]
You may continue to worry needlessly if it pleases you so much. It matters not to me. Sooner or later, you will realize how unnecessary all of this is.
[ In his head, he hears fanfare exploding everywhere. He isn't certain if this is a level up in their friendship ranking, but he at least is able to worry about Berkut without having to curve his language anymore. That's the most that this old man could hope for! ]
I will, yes, but for the moment... I am grateful that you're willing to let me indulge in my worry.
[ It's no concern of his if Shen Qingqiu worries himself into having gray hairs. But the second there's interference, they're going to have problems. ]
I haven't seen anything worth noting. [ He lifts his head up like he thinks he might have spoken out of turn. You sure? Yea, yea, I don't remember anything worth sounding the alarms for. ]
So, it seems like other than our emotions becoming... what they did... everything is all right. [ Opening up his fan, he covers the lower half of his face. Well, other than the fact that you're living alone. I really don't like that. You should have someone here. But who? ]
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Guess who has come to check up on him!! ]
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As it turns out, the visitor is Shen Qingqiu. Remembering their last encounter, Berkut nearly makes a sour face as he stands in the doorway. ]
Is there a reason for this visit, Shen Qingqiu?
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[ But! But! But!! ]
I happened to be walking by and decided to offer a greeting to you.
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Has it yet to dawn on you that you may be too familiar?
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[ He clears his throat. ]
But I also ... [ His brain stops as he isn't sure what he also wanted to do. He isn't sure, because he doesn't want to apologize for saying that he cared about Berkut. He would like to apologize about the beginning of the conversation, but, well, Berkut already realized that wasn't him so! What? ]
... I also came to see if you had anything to report on the oddness that happened a little bit ago.
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[ His gaze snaps back to his daring visitor. Whether he has anything to share or not is irrelevant. ]
To what oddness are you referring?
[ His tone is rather flat, but not dismissive. ]
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[ It's nice to see your emotions are back though. He really did mean that, because there are things he believes that a person should get mad about! So he's happy that Berkut's back to his usual self. It makes him smile despite how bad the conversation is going. ]
Anything with the forest, or in your district that is out of place.
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The forest or the district? Berkut looks away in thought. The lack of an immediate answer speaks for him as he lifts his head. ]
Renne is gone. You needn't meddle any longer.
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[ He cannot keep the surprise off his face. And he already figures that he means vanished from this pocketed jamjar than murdered. Really! He hasn't blackened that much for that to even be on the table!! If anything, he could imagine them being like siblings where one is holding the other by the ankles. Of course, the one doing the holding would be Berkut! But still...! ]
Are you okay?
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Why do you ask?
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He continues to stare at Berkut with his expression carefully controlled so none of his thoughts crossed over his face. But also! Being alone suddenly!! Even if the constant in your life is one you don't like, to no longer have it... can be troubling! ]
Because I worry about you.
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I had thought that sentiment would pass with the curse. It seems I was wrong.
[ Which is to say, he all but dares Shen Qingqiu to continue that train of thought. ]
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So, it would seem. But we had made an agreement to allow me to worry about you, right? As it is for my benefit alone... it should not allow you to feel too diminished, ah?
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[ It doesn't mean he has to like the idea, especially now that he's no longer so . . . amicable, loath though he is to describe himself in such a way. But he did take part in that agreement, and so he cannot carelessly rescind it. ]
If it were that easy, I would not be suited for greatness.
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His worry stems from the meta-perspective. The greatness that Berkut is destined for, he just doesn't want it to be that of a mid-BOSS. ]
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[ Shen Qingqiu decides to push away his worry to say what he really feels. He offers a warm smile to the prince. You're a person that needs more kindness in your life. Whenever it is given, you act like it's a weakness. I can't accept that at all. I really can't! ]
I don't doubt it at all.
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[ He appraises the look on Shen Qingqiu's face, searching perhaps for a hint of dishonesty. For someone who supposedly believes this, there appears to be little to no faith in Berkut's ability to fend for himself here.
In the end, he gives a dismissive wave. ]
You may continue to worry needlessly if it pleases you so much. It matters not to me. Sooner or later, you will realize how unnecessary all of this is.
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I will, yes, but for the moment... I am grateful that you're willing to let me indulge in my worry.
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[ It's no concern of his if Shen Qingqiu worries himself into having gray hairs. But the second there's interference, they're going to have problems. ]
Now then, have you seen anything?
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I haven't seen anything worth noting. [ He lifts his head up like he thinks he might have spoken out of turn. You sure? Yea, yea, I don't remember anything worth sounding the alarms for. ]
So, it seems like other than our emotions becoming... what they did... everything is all right. [ Opening up his fan, he covers the lower half of his face. Well, other than the fact that you're living alone. I really don't like that. You should have someone here. But who? ]
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