[ That's -- actually so considerate. And actually almost brings them on eye level god you're tall. Allen isn't short but he always seems to be surrounded by older and taller individuals, more than a few of them asses who like to rib him about his stature so it can be kind of touchy. Being like this doesn't exactly help that, so... you're an okay guy, Palamedes.
The quip about Viktor gets a small, good-natured sort of laugh from him though. ]
I'm sure he does. [ He tends to mother Allen a little so that's entirely unsurprising. ]
It's a really good thing you've done for everyone, I think... thank you. [ He smiles a touch more gently then, more thoughtful; one that actually connects this time instead of just masking concern like some pleasant sticker one slaps over one's face. Someone astute might notice his mannerism dropped a touch more casual, a bit more actually relaxed as soon as Palamedes told him it was okay to not use the more formal address, but it's very minor. ]
It can be a little too easy for everyone to get caught up in how terrible things can be what with everything that goes on, so... it's important to still have things like this to look forward to. [ Glancing around briefly at how others have flocked to their various activities, he smiles in a quieter and fond sort of way. Bittersweet. ]
People always need something like that. [ It's reflective; nostalgic.
--and then he smiles lightly, focusing back on Palamedes and waving a hand slightly as if to say it's nothing to be concerned about. ]
Also, sorry-- 'wards'? [ No, Viktor had not mentioned it. But then, Allen had distracted him with the fact you can juggle sparklers. But he is pretty clever when it comes to figuring things out from context. ] You mean they help drive away beasts?
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The quip about Viktor gets a small, good-natured sort of laugh from him though. ]
I'm sure he does. [ He tends to mother Allen a little so that's entirely unsurprising. ]
It's a really good thing you've done for everyone, I think... thank you. [ He smiles a touch more gently then, more thoughtful; one that actually connects this time instead of just masking concern like some pleasant sticker one slaps over one's face. Someone astute might notice his mannerism dropped a touch more casual, a bit more actually relaxed as soon as Palamedes told him it was okay to not use the more formal address, but it's very minor. ]
It can be a little too easy for everyone to get caught up in how terrible things can be what with everything that goes on, so... it's important to still have things like this to look forward to. [ Glancing around briefly at how others have flocked to their various activities, he smiles in a quieter and fond sort of way. Bittersweet. ]
People always need something like that. [ It's reflective; nostalgic.
--and then he smiles lightly, focusing back on Palamedes and waving a hand slightly as if to say it's nothing to be concerned about. ]
Also, sorry-- 'wards'? [ No, Viktor had not mentioned it. But then, Allen had distracted him with the fact you can juggle sparklers. But he is pretty clever when it comes to figuring things out from context. ] You mean they help drive away beasts?