— And everyone gets tired, Two Time. You can ask me for a break whenever you’d like. You have many jobs to do… Ah, I should request a raise for you.
[ Azure continues to lead them down the pathway, grasping onto his train and hiking it up to avoid tripping. ]
[ He laughs a little at their correction. Still getting used to it, hm? ]
Wonderful. There is a cafe I’d like to take you to, then. They make delectable food. You may try anything you’d like.
Hm…I should take you out with me more often. It’s nice to get away from work. —
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( they winced at the thought ,
but they knew there was no
changing the prince’s mind . )
no , i do not get tired . . . most
of the time . . . some of the time .
i assure you , there is no need
to worry .
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I— what does fragile masculinity have anything to do with being a homosexual—?!
Yes, I do like men, but that is not public information. I don’t express attraction to women.
#ASKSOLANUM
— [ Azure sighs, a bit disappointed. How can a performer manage all those acrobatics and advice and stories without proper energy? Poor jester. Azure does attempt to help out the chefs at times so their workload is easier. He even manages the garden on his own! ]
You’re alright with that, then? Me checking in on you personally? It’s actually more convenient, so I don’t have to put another servant to the task…
Ah, and it does allow me to see you more often. Being cooped up with paperwork all the time is awful. I do enjoy being around—
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( 💭 “ my jester ” , hm . . ? )
ah , what would i ever do without
you ? . . .
( they couldn’t help but smile
at the other’s genuine concern
for them , skipping along as they
followed the prince out towards
the gates . )
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— you the most, Two Time.
Now, is there anywhere in particular you’d like to stop by in town, first? If not, we’re going straight to a place to get you something to eat…
It’s unbelievable how you can still perform so well while skipping meals. Don’t you get tired? —
// 7. Azure is not military trained as expected of most princes. He finds it unnecessary and used to *occasionally* spars with swords with his knights just for fun, but it’s rather unfair because of his size and extra ligaments now, so he’s stopped.
//6. Azure is actually not that close with his parents! He tends to feel a bit alienated due to his different appearance as well as just not spending much time with them in general due to kingdom affairs.
Good. I’ll be checking in on you personally, then. I don’t want my jester’s health to suffer.
[ Azure continues to lead them along towards the palace gates. He’s supposed to bring a guard or two along most of the time, actually, but who cares? ]
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no— please , there’s no need for
that , i do not need to be watched
all the time , please forgive me . . .
. . . i see you will not change your
mind . very well , if you insist , my
prince . . .
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[ Azure gives a little huff, crossing his arms and straightening his posture as if offended. In a playful manner, of course. ]
You haven’t been skipping meals, have you? Do you need me to assign a servant to watch you?
I’m still buying you a treat.
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ah , you know me so well . . .
perhaps a little too well .
( the jester laughed sheepishly ,
following the prince with small
skips . )
n-no need for the dessert ! just
a small , simple meal is fine . . .
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[ Azure sighs, shaking his head. ]
Come along with me. I’m going to get you something to eat in town. I’m assuming you haven’t eaten lunch, have you? For dessert, I’ll buy you a slice of cake.
You can ask me for things, Two Time. I don’t mind at all.
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a-ah , you are too kind , my
prince . . .
( they spoke softly , looking
away with a sheepish expression . )
but no need to worry about me ,
i am just fine and simply content
with accompanying you to the
village . . .
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Are you in the mood for a sweet treat? Something savory? I don’t know if you’ve eaten lunch yet. I’ll treat you to lunch if you haven’t.
If there’s anything you’d like to purchase, I’ll buy you it. You’ve been working too hard, Two Time. Don’t overexert yourself, alright?
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oh ? a walk to town ?
yes ! . . . well , if isn’t too
much trouble , of course . i
would be delighted to . . . it has
been so long since i have gone
to the village .
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@thecourtjster
Would you care to accompany me to town? You’ve been working a lot as of late. I don’t think it would hurt to take a break.
Let me treat you. If you have time, of course. If not, I can bring something back for you.
9 . extremely malnourished .
poor guy fasts a lot both due
to how busy they are with their
performances and sometimes
to show their devotion to the
spawn .