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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ the days are rather chilly this time of year -- it's the reason why he was dressed in two layers with another cloak draped over one shoulder. walking briskly, paying the scenery no mind (he didn't have much of an interest in them) before finally spotting the little table for two and anna's back.

smiles softly while approaching, making as little noise as possible while slipping off the cloak at the same time so that he can place them them over anna's shoulders when he gets in range. leaves his hands on those shoulders as he leans in a tad to murmur. ]

It's amazing that you haven't caught something already.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

Everything.

[ gives him a look, hoping that would give him an idea of what he really means. ]

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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

. . .

[ don't worry, he gets it. ]

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

I am not against it.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ looks away, feeling... ashamed (?) for what he's been wanting to say for a while now. ]

... I am.

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[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

. . .

[ is honestly surprised, watching anna closely for a long moment. ]

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ & then drops his gaze to the table, eyes closing as he feels his resolve break, shift & reform. ]

I see.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ keeps his gaze elsewhere, already feeling bad that he confessed. though he pushes on when he notices the change in rob's mood. quickly tries to rectify his mistake. ]

I... do not mind being wed to you, Robert. It is not that that's the problem.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ he's already getting over it, plans abandoned, plans forming. ]

The kingdom, then?

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ doesn't say it right away, but the pause makes him think nonetheless. ]

... yes.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ shakes his head, shrinking back a little bit. ]

I am sorry. I know I am being selfish. But it does not have to change anything. I do not mind going through with it if that is what you wish. I just... needed to say that.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ tilts his head a tad, offering a small smile. ]

I will not force it on you. It is your happiness that matters most. And to be fair, I've never had real ambition to rule.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

But we are not speaking just about ourselves.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ gaze goes upward to rob again, a worried expression on his face. ]

What of mother's happiness? I cannot-- [ stops and inhales deeply, attempting to explain himself without sounding too emotional. ] --I do not wish to disappoint her.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

[ keeps his voice as controlled as possible, trying to express the fact that he is not angry at annabelle but the situation. ]

And you care too much for a weak woman who cares far too little for you.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ looks mildly appalled at his words, and even if he speaks as if he's scolding, his voice still holds a gentle tone. ]

Robert! Mother loves both of us very much. You should not speak about her in such a degrading manner.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

Ah, of course. Unfortunately, her definitions of 'love' differs on a fundamental level from mine.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ stares at him for a moment in silence before looking down at his lap. ]

... love comes in different forms.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

Indeed. But hers is no such thing.

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[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

...

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

[ stands and smooths out the creases of his dress. inhales and exhales, inclining his head slightly. ]

I apologize for bringing this up, Robert. It was selfish and uncalled for.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

It is an issue. You have as much right as I to bring up such matters.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

I suppose so.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

. . . my apologies. I should not have raised my voice.

[filleapapa.livejournal.com]

You were upset. It was merely a natural reaction.

[sauvegarder.livejournal.com]

My target was mistaken.