the one and the only. [a bright grin, just excited to see his friend again. calmly, he sat down.]
if you're doing the right thing, huh? well, that sure is a mighty big question you're asking there, pal. i think you should decide for yourself what's right in your heart. is [++]
oh- s'you again .. [ he looks more starstruck than anything else. ]
.. u- uhm. s'.. guess sometimes i wonder'f m'doin'th'right thing? or have, even. dunno. .. done a lot more things than i ever thought i would. most'f 'em are.. fine, i guess.
whoa now if that just ain't the truth right there, i say. so, friend, pal, buddy. be truthful with the king. how are you, really? you can tell me, alright? alright.
whoa mama have a wonderful pride y'all, and remember, be yourself, be happy, be free, and you're a king to yourself โ or a queen, should your wind blow that way. huh hah.
โ alright, now hold on to your hat pretty mama, the king's gonna show you how's it done where he's from, hm? โ
a smirk up at her, but he didn't seem intimidated or phased; instead, fingers snapping a beat, he hummed a tune to himself as he showed a few dance moves.
whoa now there just cause you got no money don't mean you can't have no fun i mean. dancing is free, walking and talking and enjoying your own good self is free.
[++] people be so starstruck by little old him.
โ say, you look mighty flustered... if it's this nasty heat been getting to your head, why don'cha join me for a nice cool drink? on me, of course. โ
โ thank you, thank you very much. i do appreciate it, especially from you. โ
a pleasant, kind, warm smile as he looked at her, thumbs in his pockets, calmly studying her reaction. it was one he was somewhat used to, but it never grew old โ it always felt special, seeing [++]
( oh, sheโs bright red. beaming. sheโd been talking none stop about the kings ever since she found out about them, fascinated by their links to the world she came from, the one she thought long gone.
but here she is, talking to the king himself. star struck, really. )โ
mm, raiders, legion, i s'pose they are rather, uh huh, antithetical to the whole uh, philosophy of the kings, yeah.
perhaps it's a time for a little less conversation, a little more action, y'know?
eleanore? an elegant name for a lady who is elegance herself. and please...
[ a little bow, gently kissing her hand instead as he takes it, before standing upright again. ]
the pleasure truly is very much mine, ma'am.
Iโm Eleanore.
( holding a hand out politely for the other to shake, unable to stop the biggest grin appearing on her face. )
And, believe me, the pleasure is all mine, sir.