Rather than what I had before, I think it was considered to belong to him. He did paint it by the request of my family, though. [a wry smile.] When asked to draw the most beautiful subject in the land, this was his response.
Funny, that sounds like you, no? Except, just a bit less biased. Guess it's true that when you like someone, you start to become a little more like them, or something?
But, seriously... I think you have. As much as I know about you, it seems like you're always trying to help people. That's why I was hoping you'd take care of yourself too.
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[enters his room... if rafayel enters, there is a painting of a cockroach in there for some reason but anyway.]
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squinting at lucien. ] I'll come inside, but are you really not gonna explain?
[ what the hell is the roach painting...? is it good? ]
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[it is an extremely well done painting! it just sure is of a cockroach.]
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[ but, he's taking a moment to take in the roach painting.
the details are impressive. ]
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[says that a little too quickly.
good to know rafayel is fine with bugs...]
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but, at least he's not having to remove this roach. ]
Right, and you don't have a story for this guy being on your wall either?
[ it's his turn to judge now... ]
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Oh, no, I can explain that. It was what I received in the box from an earlier week—my friend painted it.
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he doesn't see, but he sees. that said: ] A friend? If it was in the box, does that mean... this is something you had from before?
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[ ? ] What do you mean?
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She must be something if it's got him head over heels. [ barely a pause, before: ] What about you?
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So that's a yes? What are they like?
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... They're a very strong and kind person—the sort who would defend someone even when they have nothing to gain. Gallant, and determined.
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Funny, that sounds like you, no? Except, just a bit less biased. Guess it's true that when you like someone, you start to become a little more like them, or something?
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[ but, rafayel seems to smile it off. ]
But, seriously... I think you have. As much as I know about you, it seems like you're always trying to help people. That's why I was hoping you'd take care of yourself too.
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You're very kind, Rafayel.
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[ but, he doesn't seem to dislike it. ]
Do you feel a little better now?
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[he gives a light nod.]
Yes, thank you.
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