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Nikolai Lantsov, 24

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[princess_of_ida]

I don't know. She didn't seem upset when she asked. It kind of felt like she wanted to know who it really came from.

Or she needed the usual reassurances.

[rezni]

I'm sure that was part of it. The worry that you felt obligated by me to do something for her.

[ He knows Alina, and what she tends to need. ]

Would you try asking her? If she's concerned I've meddled in your relationship to each other, it might make confirm her worry if I were to give you youranswer.

[princess_of_ida]

Fine, I'll ask her.

One of these days, she's going to have to accept that one of the reasons you and I can make this work - the three of us - is because we talk about her. I know, that's probably asking too much.

[rezni]

I've some hope that in due time she'll feel more secure in her relationships with us both.

That may make it easier to accept that we speak outside of her hearing.

[princess_of_ida]

[And yet there's the very real possibility that Alina will toss Ianthe to the curb by the end of next month.]

It's not her relationships with us that's the ongoing issue, but her relationship with herself. But you already know that.

I'm changing the subject. I'm kind of getting in a mood. That weird need I sometimes have to do alterations.

What do you think about a labret piercing on me?

[rezni]

A piercing on your lower lip?

[ Clarifying, in case of some misalignment of Ravkan tradition and the present moment. ]

I think it would suit you.

[princess_of_ida]

Yeah, maybe a ring or a spike. Gold instead of bone.

[rezni]

Where would you find the gold?

[princess_of_ida]

The jewler probably or trade with some villagers.

[rezni]

How do you find your place here, Ianthe? Are there those who refuse you?

[princess_of_ida]

None. I am the Deathwarden.

[rezni]

I'd wondered.

Their attitudes are changing. But it is interesting to know that there are positions that transcend the present attitudes.

[princess_of_ida]

Yes, I've noticed. But I've also served Zlatka unfailingly since my arrival. My privilege is earned.

[rezni]

But that's not why you do it.

[princess_of_ida]

Why I do it is irrelevant.

[rezni]

I don't think it's irrelevant. I think you don't care to speak of it to me, and I can respect that.

[princess_of_ida]

You are always welcome to your thoughts.