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[ Zhongli is a little surprised at the response, but that surprise gathers some measure of intrigued amusement as it continues. By the time they are done responding, he gives a small chuckle. ]
I'm aware of the impression I can give off, [ he starts, and he is both not kidding but likely not really aware of how deeply his impressions can precede himself; Zhongli can seem aristocratically out of touch at best, some days. ] But I assure you, I am not someone you need to apologize for if your goal is to achieve things via your own hard work and merit.
[ He considers them a moment. ] ...Think of my words as simply encouragement for achieving whatever you'd like for yourself, then, instead of prescribed symbolism.
I still think the yellow was a good thematic choice, though. [ Of course he does. Look at how he dresses. ]
[Raine's smile softens, and absently they touch the yellow ribbon.]
As I said, the ribbon reminded me of you, and so I thought, perhaps, it would be good to show you. Furthermore, it allows us to match a little, don't you think?
[They seem pleased.]
Unfortunately, I'm quite lazy, so any goal I set is going to indeed be one for the long-term. I simply don't have the endurance I used to when I was younger.
[There's more to it, but that's a deeper conversation for, perhaps, never.]
Is yellow your favorite color, might I ask? For all you seem to adorn yourself with it, it really brings out the color of your eyes, too.
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Date: 2021-04-03 10:07 pm (UTC)I'm aware of the impression I can give off, [ he starts, and he is both not kidding but likely not really aware of how deeply his impressions can precede himself; Zhongli can seem aristocratically out of touch at best, some days. ] But I assure you, I am not someone you need to apologize for if your goal is to achieve things via your own hard work and merit.
[ He considers them a moment. ] ...Think of my words as simply encouragement for achieving whatever you'd like for yourself, then, instead of prescribed symbolism.
I still think the yellow was a good thematic choice, though. [ Of course he does. Look at how he dresses. ]
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Date: 2021-04-04 04:43 am (UTC)As I said, the ribbon reminded me of you, and so I thought, perhaps, it would be good to show you. Furthermore, it allows us to match a little, don't you think?
[They seem pleased.]
Unfortunately, I'm quite lazy, so any goal I set is going to indeed be one for the long-term. I simply don't have the endurance I used to when I was younger.
[There's more to it, but that's a deeper conversation for, perhaps, never.]
Is yellow your favorite color, might I ask? For all you seem to adorn yourself with it, it really brings out the color of your eyes, too.