Initially, I was what you would label a "sommelier," however it seems that those with coin here do not particularly enjoy casual commentary on their lack of taste.
[ he was probably fired in like a week. either way, he doesn't think of it as a position with much lasting ability, if just because of the state of the world they lived in. ]
What of yours? You mentioned it was not so different from being a jester?
[ can't believe you're trying to make ck come back ]
I'll take that as a compliment. But no, I don't have much interest in standing around and being told what to do. I consider myself more of a man of action.
Create? In what context? You do seem to have a penchant for being rather vague. A word of advice, men should be steadfast in their words.
[ he says it more in irony and mockery than anything else.
he doesn't pretend to know anything about this duke. but, as if proving his words, he seems rather bold in admitting: ] Considering I have been at war since my adolescent years, I would say so. At the very least, I have no shortage of enemies both in and out of the empire. I suppose you could say I am rather popular.
[ or unpopular, depending on how you look at it... ]
Here, I believed we were growing quite close to one another. I try not to pay mind to idle gossip, but it appears the esteemed Duke is just as cold as rumored.
[ is this a real rumor, or shit he's made up on the spot? who knows. ]
Are you suggesting my infamy is on the same scale here? While I appreciate the compliment, I have only been here for a mere month. [ surely, his rep isn't that bad.... ]
Is it not the job of a father to pay attention to their child?
[ --actually, no, he doesn't want to go there. ]
Regardless, I suggest you pay attention to the words you say if you wish to preserve what semblance of a reputation you might have here. Gossip spreads fast in the workplace.
You seem rather fond of being my father-in-law despite your copious complaints.
[ not that he can blame u, wrio. :) ]
Do you not believe that is where you step in? What father would not protect the dignity of their child? [ except, don't answer that because he knows blood relations mean very little. ]
But no, plenty of parents couldn't care less about the welfare of their child. Even here there are plenty of mothers and fathers more concerned with protecting their own skin and satisfying their own greed than providing for their flesh and blood.
Yes, it almost sounds like you have plucked that passage straight out of the literary work that is my life. You should be proud. [ lol. ] But, you really are indeed correct.
Do you also speak from experience? Or is this related to the topic of your work you mentioned earlier? [ preferring to take action, etc, etc. still, despite his words, he's impressed that the duke's thought so deeply about the people.
it reminds him a lot of the duke who adopted a certain daughter of his... ]
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You seem quite good at pulling tricks. [ like trying to punch him on a dating show??? hello? ]
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[ does not having to watch and entertain children not essentially make him a clown? ]
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Besides, I heard the people of these lands speak quite highly of such tenacity. [ hustle culture... ]
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[ sorry, he doesn't believe in hustle culture. ]
I never did ask what your current occupation is.
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[ he was probably fired in like a week. either way, he doesn't think of it as a position with much lasting ability, if just because of the state of the world they lived in. ]
What of yours? You mentioned it was not so different from being a jester?
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[ Well. Daycare assistant, technically, but at this point the two are one and the same. ]
Though I've been thinking of a career change recently.
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[ :) ]
Oh? What occupation have you been looking into exactly? Modeling, perhaps?
[ they can always do this together... ]
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I'll take that as a compliment. But no, I don't have much interest in standing around and being told what to do. I consider myself more of a man of action.
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What does being a "man of action" entail exactly? Warfare?
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Is that what it means to you?
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[ conflict is conflict. ]
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[ .... ]
Is the situation really so unstable where you're from?
[ the life of a webtoon...... ]
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[ he says it more in irony and mockery than anything else.
he doesn't pretend to know anything about this duke. but, as if proving his words, he seems rather bold in admitting: ] Considering I have been at war since my adolescent years, I would say so. At the very least, I have no shortage of enemies both in and out of the empire. I suppose you could say I am rather popular.
[ or unpopular, depending on how you look at it... ]
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[ sorry callisto..... ]
This place must be quite the familiar territory for you then, if you're used to being surrounded by enemies.
[ does he mean the kaiju or??? ]
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[ is this a real rumor, or shit he's made up on the spot? who knows. ]
Are you suggesting my infamy is on the same scale here? While I appreciate the compliment, I have only been here for a mere month. [ surely, his rep isn't that bad.... ]
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that does sound familiar, doesn't it? ]
Are you not the one who is quite obsessed? I admit, I have never had a man cling to my every word like this before.
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[ --actually, no, he doesn't want to go there. ]
Regardless, I suggest you pay attention to the words you say if you wish to preserve what semblance of a reputation you might have here. Gossip spreads fast in the workplace.
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[ not that he can blame u, wrio. :) ]
Do you not believe that is where you step in? What father would not protect the dignity of their child? [ except, don't answer that because he knows blood relations mean very little. ]
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[ no, that's not a compliment. ]
But no, plenty of parents couldn't care less about the welfare of their child. Even here there are plenty of mothers and fathers more concerned with protecting their own skin and satisfying their own greed than providing for their flesh and blood.
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Yes, it almost sounds like you have plucked that passage straight out of the literary work that is my life. You should be proud. [ lol. ] But, you really are indeed correct.
Do you also speak from experience? Or is this related to the topic of your work you mentioned earlier? [ preferring to take action, etc, etc. still, despite his words, he's impressed that the duke's thought so deeply about the people.
it reminds him a lot of the duke who adopted a certain daughter of his... ]
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Why not both? Work is one way to gain experience.
But I won't bore you with the details. I'm sure you're a very busy man, being a [ clown ] prince and all.
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[ show and tell? hello?
or is this more like bring your son to work day? ]
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Thanks, but no thanks. I'll pass.
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That just means I have much to look forward to in our future.
[ finally allows you to rest. ]