[ dion isn't entirely sure how to react to this, because the thought of being visited by the emperor, as a consort, against your wishes sounds deeply traumatic. shouxue might be sharing all this in an even tone, but she does appear to have excellent control over her emotions.
on the other hand, the idea of her telling the emperor what to do is very impressive. he himself hardly had that courage most days as a prince.
he's also like... save a ghost? i thought you solved murders? ]
I see. I am sorry to hear that he shows no respect for your wishes, but unsurprised. [ frowns... ] It seems you are a unique consort indeed. Are you able to close your doors to him?
I can teleport him out of my palace, if I want to.
[ it takes a second or two for her to realize that he may have misconstrued some of the things she's said (or because she didn't clarify).
she tries to make it more clear, if only because she doesn't want dion to think her life is terrible for the wrong reason. ]
Gaojun can be too earnest and sincere for an emperor at times. I only meant... I didn't want him to come see me, if he didn't have a reason. The Raven Consort's nightly duties are to listen to requests, finding items, freeing ghosts, benedictions, that sort of thing. They are not to share a bed with him. That is what separates me from the rest of his Inner Palace.
[ she meant it when she was unique. ]
He said.... he wanted to understand me more, but that wasn't something I wanted.
but oh, that does clarify things. he's never heard of such a consort, but considering that she possesses supernatural abilities, he supposes that it makes sense. ]
I've never heard of an emperor of such disposition, but I've also never seen a prince as guileless as Prince Sidon. [ at least ones that are adults ] I am glad that he is not as wicked as I was expecting.
Though I wonder what reason you have to dislike his friendship?
[ she flusters a little when he says the word friendship. this is a girl who doesn't know how friendship works. ]
He asked the same thing. [ she looks away. ] I already said I was a different kind of consort, but if I disliked him that much, I would have refused every time he brought me snacks.
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on the other hand, the idea of her telling the emperor what to do is very impressive. he himself hardly had that courage most days as a prince.
he's also like... save a ghost? i thought you solved murders? ]
I see. I am sorry to hear that he shows no respect for your wishes, but unsurprised. [ frowns... ] It seems you are a unique consort indeed. Are you able to close your doors to him?
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[ it takes a second or two for her to realize that he may have misconstrued some of the things she's said (or because she didn't clarify).
she tries to make it more clear, if only because she doesn't want dion to think her life is terrible for the wrong reason. ]
Gaojun can be too earnest and sincere for an emperor at times. I only meant... I didn't want him to come see me, if he didn't have a reason. The Raven Consort's nightly duties are to listen to requests, finding items, freeing ghosts, benedictions, that sort of thing. They are not to share a bed with him. That is what separates me from the rest of his Inner Palace.
[ she meant it when she was unique. ]
He said.... he wanted to understand me more, but that wasn't something I wanted.
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but oh, that does clarify things. he's never heard of such a consort, but considering that she possesses supernatural abilities, he supposes that it makes sense. ]
I've never heard of an emperor of such disposition, but I've also never seen a prince as guileless as Prince Sidon. [ at least ones that are adults ] I am glad that he is not as wicked as I was expecting.
Though I wonder what reason you have to dislike his friendship?
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He asked the same thing. [ she looks away. ] I already said I was a different kind of consort, but if I disliked him that much, I would have refused every time he brought me snacks.
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So it's not your dislike of him, but your inclination toward solitude?
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.... she doesn't say anything. he got it in one. ]
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he continues on when she doesn't answer, ] Then perhaps you do not truly prefer to be alone at every moment.
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she grimaces and looks away. ] Solitude may bring more peace.
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May I ask from what?
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[ a beat. ]
That was said in jest.
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My thanks for the clarification. [ he's so amused ] In any case, I am glad for your company, Mistress Shouxue. Even if you would prefer to be alone.