tenebraecious | continuations

I like to believe I have a talent for negotiations.

You have a talent for deception and lies. I would be present for any agreement making you two endeavor on.

[ sigh! ]

Very well. Has he been told about me in any aspect?

Not yet, though it remains to be seen how long that will remain.

If it is inevitable regardless I believe it would be fair to warn him. It would help avoid any ... unpleasant surprises in the future, yes?

[ also hopefully maybe avoid Gladio punching him on remembering?? ]

I am doing my best to keep watch over his memories. But I can only imagine what you did to the king once he was outside of Insomnia. Gladio does not have to be as understanding as I do; he cannot be made to, only decide as much on his own.

Well, now I am wondering if it is worth all the fuss. It is difficult for me to imagine any of his guard being ... Understanding.

We have the luxury of time, and I am far more aware of your circumstances than I imagine any before were. Do you think nothing will change in your relations with him given those circumstances?

Do you believe anything will change? I cannot confess that I know the man well, especially as he is now without his memories.

[blinks, considering, then honest:]

How could it not? We may not be able to mark each shift in each other, but I am certain that you and I have changed, at least.

Oh yes. I'm aware of our own changes, but - - the young king's guard always seemed quite attached to him.

And in my version of events, I was essentially the reason for his death. I cannot imagine he will be pleased upon recalling this.

And I am less committed than them?

No, you were not. The Blade Keeper decided that end, and I will hold no other responsible nor suffer anyone to believe otherwise.

You are committed, but you seek to understand where he may be more reluctant to.

[ he sighs, swirling a glass in his hand. ]

Though I suppose I should not assume.