Ah—I know. [He chuckles, letting himself be pulled a little closer, squeezed tighter.] I just meant it doesn't matter what I am, really. I like you anyway.
[sane or not. What other people think is... unimportant. He reminds himself of it, resolute in the knowledge that Basch himself is supportive of him, not his title.
Who worries about you? The question catches him off guard, and his head tilts up to watch the blond again, considering how to answer. He seems so worried about the towns...]
I... well, not always? They refer to me as Father or Your Holiness, of course, as deference. But some villages and towns are more enthusiastic than others. At home, in the water city, it's usually less overwhelming.
As to who worries... I try to ensure that there aren't reasons to worry about me. I don't want to let anyone down.
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[sane or not. What other people think is... unimportant. He reminds himself of it, resolute in the knowledge that Basch himself is supportive of him, not his title.
Who worries about you? The question catches him off guard, and his head tilts up to watch the blond again, considering how to answer. He seems so worried about the towns...]
I... well, not always? They refer to me as Father or Your Holiness, of course, as deference. But some villages and towns are more enthusiastic than others. At home, in the water city, it's usually less overwhelming.
As to who worries... I try to ensure that there aren't reasons to worry about me. I don't want to let anyone down.