[It takes him a moment because Xander has never had anyone text him before. The screen glows and it vibrates like some its been possessed.
He doesn't like that.
And then it's a matter of navigating these troublesome menus with delicate to aggressive taps to the screen. When he finally finds the source it's a most dismaying message that was not worth this trouble. And he debates just chucking the device against the wall so it can't ever bother him like this again. But... he's also like to tell this filth to leave him alone so he doesn't have to sacrifice the device.
So he does. Tapping one letter at a time at a pace that is most certainly not impressive.]
That's most unfortunate. There is not a single thing that I'd like to hear from you.
[He'd expected that, after what Leo had gone through. He's not sure of the details, but that combined with how their first meeting had gone left him with the suspicion that he wouldn't be welcomed, if Xander even responded in the first place. The fact that he has is a blessing enough, he supposes, but he's still in deep. He can't relax yet. It may be a reply, but it isn't a positive one.
What would Ryoma do, in this situation? ... no, what would Corrin do? He knows that Xander probably holds a lower opinion of him than he does of Corrin, but still, he has to try.]
[Please... please what? Please listen to what he has to say? Xander scoffs audibly but replies all the same.]
Why would you think that I would want to read anything you have to say to me? What would possess you to get that kind of thought in your head? I presume that you're only doing this to smear your victory in my face.
Your ilk have stolen another sibling from me. There is nothing that you can say to that and nothing I want to hear.]
I'm not here to rub a victory in your face, and we haven't stolen anyone. I don't know what you're talking about.
I know you have no reason to trust me. Had it been the other way around, and Nohrians had invaded Hoshido, I wouldn't trust you, either. Believe it or not, there is a reality where that happened. The Corrin that was here before told me about it, and he had no reason to lie.
But in the reality I'm from, Nohr is our ally. I watched my brother shake hands with you and treat for peace between our countries. The Camilla that's here with us did, too. And it's in an effort to keep that peace that I want to offer my apologies for what happened. I know that words won't do anything to fix the awful things you've experienced in your reality, but I want to make things better here, if I can. I don't want there to be tension between us, and especially not between you and your siblings. Family is important, especially in a place like this.
From the bottom of my heart, I am truly, deeply sorry.
I am not that prince. I did not experience that peace. And I never will.
So very overjoyed I am to hear that you get to experience a better life than I will ever know. Thank you very much for reminding me of this.
I do not care who you are or what "timeline" you come from. Because in the end it doesn't change anything. The difference between all the lives we've lived is Corrin's choice. It is by chance that you not invaded my home and vice versa. You are still who I know you to be. A conqueror and thief. And you proven you are that by what I have learned of here in this miserable city.
I will tell you what I told Leo. You and I will have no peace. And you will have no quarter. Offering you such would throw away everything I believe in. You have my brother and you have your pleasant life. Allow me my anger for I have nothing else and leave me be if you value your life here.
You don't know me. Don't you dare call me a conqueror or a thief when you can't say you know me as a person.
Leo made the choice to be with me on his own. He hated me, too, when we first got here, but we made things right. That's all I'm trying to do with you. If you won't accept my offer of peace, then fine, whatever, but don't make an imaginary enemy out of Leo. He's your brother. I'm sure he isn't going to lay a finger on you unless you attack first, and neither am I. You have my word on that.
I know enough. I know more than I want to in regards to the two of you.
My brother, in all that he said, has made him my enemy. I will not forget the cruelty of his words and what he intended to do with such a powerful weapon. And it was all for the sake of some foul Hoshidian.
If the path he wants to walk is this one than we are enemies and he is no brother of mine. Just as Corrin is no longer my sister. And that means you have no business speaking to me.
If I were you I would pray every night that you never cross my path again.
Nohr took everything from me. Nohr took my father, my mother, and my relationship with my older siblings for the majority of my childhood and adolescence. I have every right to hate you and your siblings, and I did for a long time, but I don't. Not anymore. Because I got over myself for the sake of peace.
Maybe you should take some time to get over yourself, too. When you're done being a stubborn piece of shit, we'll be here.
Just how long do you think I've been able to live with all these horrible things that have happened? Months? Years? It hasn't been more than a week since I lost my sister and I myself was cut down. And now I am in this horrible world that I can barely understand. It very much feels like drowning.
Do forgive me if I don't have the patience for you and my brother's treacherous union or yourself for that matter.
If I was not willing to make peace with my own brother what chance did you think you have? Is it because you come from a world where it's all peace and prosperity? Utterly foolish. Spare me and do not seek me out again.
Why do you think I said to take time? I'm not stupid. With the way you were spouting about this place being some kind of afterlife, I know what happened before you arrived here. It tore me apart to hear about it. I grieved the loss, too. Both yours and Elise's. You were both allies to me. But apparently, you're not
[There's a pause here. He needs a minute.]
Look. I admit. I was in the wrong. I shouldn't have pushed you for an answer right now, and I'm sorry. I know you're grieving. I'm trying really hard to keep from saying things in anger, and I slipped up. It's really hard to keep my mouth shut when Leo is hurting.
I'm not going to raise my bow against you if I see you again. Hopefully the next time I see you, however long that takes, you'll be feeling better.
Please take care of yourself for your siblings' sakes, if nothing else. I'll leave you alone.
[He doesn't recognize the username, but the "sugar" gives Ms. Denson away quite swiftly.]
That sounds like a fine time. I will admit that the tavern is not usually where I spend a great deal, if any, of my time. But there have been some lovely locals around the city that I would be happy to join you at.
Goodness, I haven't ballroom danced in many years. Not of course saying that they'd be even similar considering where we come from, but I do know formal dance as well.
I'll teach you some informal styles, if you'd like.
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un: fujinyumi
Date: 2019-03-25 09:16 pm (UTC)Text; un - Siegdevice
Date: 2019-03-25 09:38 pm (UTC)He doesn't like that.
And then it's a matter of navigating these troublesome menus with delicate to aggressive taps to the screen. When he finally finds the source it's a most dismaying message that was not worth this trouble. And he debates just chucking the device against the wall so it can't ever bother him like this again. But... he's also like to tell this filth to leave him alone so he doesn't have to sacrifice the device.
So he does. Tapping one letter at a time at a pace that is most certainly not impressive.]
That's most unfortunate. There is not a single thing that I'd like to hear from you.
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Date: 2019-03-25 09:45 pm (UTC)What would Ryoma do, in this situation? ... no, what would Corrin do? He knows that Xander probably holds a lower opinion of him than he does of Corrin, but still, he has to try.]
Please.
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Date: 2019-03-25 09:57 pm (UTC)Why would you think that I would want to read anything you have to say to me? What would possess you to get that kind of thought in your head? I presume that you're only doing this to smear your victory in my face.
Your ilk have stolen another sibling from me. There is nothing that you can say to that and nothing I want to hear.]
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Date: 2019-03-25 10:19 pm (UTC)I know you have no reason to trust me. Had it been the other way around, and Nohrians had invaded Hoshido, I wouldn't trust you, either. Believe it or not, there is a reality where that happened. The Corrin that was here before told me about it, and he had no reason to lie.
But in the reality I'm from, Nohr is our ally. I watched my brother shake hands with you and treat for peace between our countries. The Camilla that's here with us did, too. And it's in an effort to keep that peace that I want to offer my apologies for what happened. I know that words won't do anything to fix the awful things you've experienced in your reality, but I want to make things better here, if I can. I don't want there to be tension between us, and especially not between you and your siblings. Family is important, especially in a place like this.
From the bottom of my heart, I am truly, deeply sorry.
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Date: 2019-03-25 11:00 pm (UTC)So very overjoyed I am to hear that you get to experience a better life than I will ever know. Thank you very much for reminding me of this.
I do not care who you are or what "timeline" you come from. Because in the end it doesn't change anything. The difference between all the lives we've lived is Corrin's choice. It is by chance that you not invaded my home and vice versa. You are still who I know you to be. A conqueror and thief. And you proven you are that by what I have learned of here in this miserable city.
I will tell you what I told Leo. You and I will have no peace. And you will have no quarter. Offering you such would throw away everything I believe in. You have my brother and you have your pleasant life. Allow me my anger for I have nothing else and leave me be if you value your life here.
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Date: 2019-03-25 11:29 pm (UTC)Leo made the choice to be with me on his own. He hated me, too, when we first got here, but we made things right. That's all I'm trying to do with you. If you won't accept my offer of peace, then fine, whatever, but don't make an imaginary enemy out of Leo. He's your brother. I'm sure he isn't going to lay a finger on you unless you attack first, and neither am I. You have my word on that.
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Date: 2019-03-26 12:03 am (UTC)My brother, in all that he said, has made him my enemy. I will not forget the cruelty of his words and what he intended to do with such a powerful weapon. And it was all for the sake of some foul Hoshidian.
If the path he wants to walk is this one than we are enemies and he is no brother of mine. Just as Corrin is no longer my sister. And that means you have no business speaking to me.
If I were you I would pray every night that you never cross my path again.
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Date: 2019-03-26 12:19 am (UTC)Nohr took everything from me. Nohr took my father, my mother, and my relationship with my older siblings for the majority of my childhood and adolescence. I have every right to hate you and your siblings, and I did for a long time, but I don't. Not anymore. Because I got over myself for the sake of peace.
Maybe you should take some time to get over yourself, too. When you're done being a stubborn piece of shit, we'll be here.
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Date: 2019-03-26 12:27 am (UTC)Just how long do you think I've been able to live with all these horrible things that have happened? Months? Years? It hasn't been more than a week since I lost my sister and I myself was cut down. And now I am in this horrible world that I can barely understand. It very much feels like drowning.
Do forgive me if I don't have the patience for you and my brother's treacherous union or yourself for that matter.
If I was not willing to make peace with my own brother what chance did you think you have? Is it because you come from a world where it's all peace and prosperity? Utterly foolish. Spare me and do not seek me out again.
This is your last warning, Hoshidan.
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Date: 2019-03-26 12:44 am (UTC)[There's a pause here. He needs a minute.]
Look. I admit. I was in the wrong. I shouldn't have pushed you for an answer right now, and I'm sorry. I know you're grieving. I'm trying really hard to keep from saying things in anger, and I slipped up. It's really hard to keep my mouth shut when Leo is hurting.
I'm not going to raise my bow against you if I see you again. Hopefully the next time I see you, however long that takes, you'll be feeling better.
Please take care of yourself for your siblings' sakes, if nothing else. I'll leave you alone.
un: songbird
Date: 2021-08-03 07:38 am (UTC)text | un:iamxander
Date: 2021-08-03 08:05 am (UTC)That sounds like a fine time. I will admit that the tavern is not usually where I spend a great deal, if any, of my time. But there have been some lovely locals around the city that I would be happy to join you at.
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Date: 2021-08-03 08:16 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-03 08:49 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-03 09:07 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-07 07:02 am (UTC)I see.
I admit. I do not know how to dance casually, as you put it. I was, however, trained in ballroom dancing growing up.
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Date: 2021-08-07 07:44 am (UTC)I'll teach you some informal styles, if you'd like.
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Date: 2021-08-09 09:01 am (UTC)When would you like to go on this venture to the nightclubs?
As my comp boots for 40 yrs
Date: 2021-08-09 09:04 am (UTC)When are you next free, hun?
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Date: 2021-08-10 05:44 am (UTC)One would have to assume that you go to a nightclub at night so this isn't a brunch or even lunch time sort of establishment.
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Date: 2021-08-13 02:36 am (UTC)And you'd be correct about that assumption of yours too.
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Date: 2021-08-13 08:44 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-13 08:46 am (UTC)The point of a nightclub is to not get back home until 3am, at last call.
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Date: 2021-08-13 08:46 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-13 08:47 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2021-08-13 08:48 am (UTC)But yes. That sounds agreeable.
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Date: 2021-08-13 08:49 am (UTC)I'll see you then, sugar. Don't dress too nice.
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Date: 2021-08-13 08:50 am (UTC)she typed "yeah but its slutty dancing"
Date: 2021-08-13 08:54 am (UTC)Find a pair of chinos and a collared shirt. You'll be fine.
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Date: 2021-08-13 09:09 am (UTC)And I will see you at eight.