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[ 'Ready to collapse', huh? Such a state is beneath him, and Ainosuke doesn't appreciate having it called out that he's rattled... but he's also much too well-mannered to let as much be known to a stranger right away. He smiles, mild but very charming. ]

Collapsing is not a concern so long as we remain seated, no?

[ Also, Ainosuke Shindo doesn't collapse. ]

I doubt some liquid will be an issue, if you're offering.

You'd be surprised at how fast adrenaline can wear off, even at rest.

[He slips off to the kitchenette, the clattering of dishes and the echo of water from the tap as he fills up a pitcher. At least they have plumbing, if not any readily available food in here.]

No need to keep too firm of an upper lip here, you know. You're only human.

Or, rather, I'd assume you are, anyway. I'm sure we're going to have a lot of doubts about one another after today.

[ It's all the same to Ainosuke that Solomon makes himself scarce after that pointless little explainer, because it means he can glare after him in peace. (Noelle, who is still here but being ignored for the moment, might certainly perceive how much the mood drops around Ainosuke though). ]

Some might see that as even more of a reason to keep a firm upper lip. I admire your boldness, declaring your inhumanity in the same breath as asking us to relax around you.

Who said I wasn't human?

[It's an openly confused question as he twists the tap shut, brow furrowing as he looks back over to the sitting area.]

See, this is exactly what I meant. I really intended nothing by that, I just didn't want to go assuming. Especially when we have talking apples wandering around, of all things.

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You speak with a lot of detachment for one who considers himself part of humanity.

[ And a lot of authority on matters of the divine as well, but not in the way a priest would. ]

But perhaps you just ought to take your own advice and let down your guard so the tension can drain from you?

Ouch. You can just call me a bad conversationalist, you know. I can take it.

[He feigns a pout as he crosses back over to the sitting area, pitcher in one hand and multiple glasses looped into the other. He'll hold it out for Ainosuke to take if he wants, but it won't be forced on him.]

Do I seem tense to you?

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[ After getting this far, it would be more trouble than it's worth to refuse the glass, so it'll be accepted and Ainosuke is even going to take a sip. ]

You do not... though a woman was just blown to smithereens in front of us all.

[A hum is his only response at first. A hand fidgets, slightly, a second signet ring not marked with a rose sitting on the opposite hand of that claimed by Father, the band catching against the handle of the pitcher as he exhales, finding an empty place to settle it within arm's reach.]

Yes, she was. Torn apart to the atom and not allowed to die. And I would not wish to see it happen again.

I don't need to be beside myself to still feel the cruelty for exactly what it is.

[ That's an interesting response. Ainosuke is quiet as well, eyes measuring Solomon. To think he'd feel the need to defend himself on what Ainosuke never intended to be part of the accusation... It makes him feel better. ]

But of course. We should all strive to honor our engagement and be spared the fireworks.

I think I'd call it concession more than honor.

[A slight correction as he finally drops back to his own seat, glass clinking against the metal of both his rings as he pours himself a drink.]

Nothing of that pointless show of suffering was worth honoring. Fearful, perhaps. Intimidation. But there's no need to honor a tyrant.

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also i forgot it's floor pillows and not bean bags it's fine i can't read

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