PCs with Gerome

[swordhandled]

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[swordhandled]

We haven't had the opportunity. We were separated and then there were other concerns to worry about.

[maskarang]

I suppose. Being displaced and separated did take its toll on all of us.

[swordhandled]

And it doesn't do us good to talk about the past when we had a war to fight.

[maskarang]

And we have even less reason to discuss it now that the war has ended. Simple, practical reasons, but none of them mean our wounds have healed. All we've done is left them to fester.

[swordhandled]

--I know you may never take me up on this, but I'm always willing to listen to whatever you have to say, Gerome.

If you ever have anything you want to get off your chest.

[maskarang]

That may not be wise. By now, you know as well as I do that I have a cruel streak. Make that offer and you may end up regretting it.

[swordhandled]

I'd regret not making the offer more.

[maskarang]

The "Scion of Legend" can't let anyone down, no matter the personal cost. Is that it?

[swordhandled]

Owain couldn't let down his companions when they need him, more like that.

[maskarang]

[ ... ] You know what comes next.

[swordhandled]

--We proceed to finally bond.

[maskarang]

No. I repeat myself: Minerva is the only companion I need.

[swordhandled]

Oh come on, I thought we were finally getting somewhere.

[maskarang]

... You have, perhaps, made some progress. But only some.

[swordhandled]

You know what, I'll take it.

[maskarang]

You would settle for so little?

[swordhandled]

For right now, considering everything that led up to this point.

[maskarang]

Er. I... may have been at least somewhat too stubborn. Before, that is.

[swordhandled]

You wouldn't be Gerome if you weren't.

[ internal handgestures at your parents ]

[maskarang]

... I owe you an apology all the same. In your own infuriating way, you were trying to help. Poorly, and with the grace of a bucking wyvern, but the attempt was there nonetheless.

[swordhandled]

I apologize as well. After all, just because we've known each other since we were younger doesn't mean that I know everything about you.

[maskarang]

We have much to learn about each another. That said, I will never understand your obsession with listening.

[swordhandled]

The best talkers should also be the best listeners.

[maskarang]

By that logic, you realize I would be both the worst speaker and worst listener.

[swordhandled]

Practice makes perfect! Could you swing your axe the right way the first time you picked it up?