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⠀ 「 Thinking, huh. Anything I should worry about, or...? 」
A chuff, smiling, before opening car door, rotating ninety to straighten herself to a stand.
「 Come on. 」
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⠀ 「 I mean, shouldn't the people's feelings be relevant too? I think if you didn't care about the people, you'd have more revolutions than hair on the couch from your dad. 」
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"A king is supposed to rule, and make decisions on everything, and make sure what needs to be done is done whether they're subjects like it or not. Although I want to make them happy."
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⠀ 「 .. You're doing great. 」 is all she can really say. What in the Underworld does she mean by that? She wouldn't know.. Following on,
「 I don't know how.. Royalty, or whatever works. But, you're making people happy. Isn't that what a king does? 」
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Ben nodded as he was listening, with actual attention, not like someone who fakes listening. He was understanding.
"I see that and understand that, i just want to try and make their living a little better, as my father's actions are more than questionable"
Ben said with an +
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⠀ 「 Trust me, the Isle has mixed opinions on you.
Some of them think what you're doing will give them a chance to finally take over. Others are happy where they are; and the rest, like Evie, Jay, and Carlos just want a chance at a happy life in Auradon. 」
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⠀ 「 Your dad brought villains back from the dead to serve time on the Isle. Hate to say it, your dad's kind of an asshole. 」
Reversing out of the spot.. Pulling off a flawless turn, admittedly.
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⠀ 「 I didn't say it was your fault! Just that it was really inconvenient. 」
Unlocking car door; sliding into the driver's seat. Flicking through radio stations while they wait for the other to get in.
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⠀ 「 I'm complaining about walking too much. Park the limos closer. I wanna driiive. 」 Cutting off her little rant —— Smiling, doing a little jog-walk up; almost line a whimsical skip.
「 Driver picks the music! 」
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⠀ Is it safe to say Mal's never looked this excited? Sure, maybe for the reasons of "Going to rob a guy she doesn't like much", but she's happy.
Keeping a firm grasp on Ben's hand as she's led —— beaming grin lacing pale visage. 「 Jeez, how far away is it? 」
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