PC WITH PRIMROSE

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[femmefinale]

[ Primrose offers them a smile. ]

That's fair enough. If nothing else, I don't think either of us are expected to reassure each other.

[commedia]

[A shrug.]

True, but it feels wrong, yes? And I am a priest, after all. My silence says more than words ever do.

[femmefinale]

Your expressions, when you deem to show them, do just as much. You were rather troubled today, were you not?

[ A shrug of her own. ]

[commedia]

...

I suppose I was. Though I can't say I can explain exactly why.

[femmefinale]

Is there a need to explain exactly why?

[ Primrose lifts an eyebrow, gazing at the flowers now. ]

I think perhaps just accepting that you felt that way at all is fine.

[commedia]

[Douman lets out an amused noise.]

Ahaha. People are usually curious, so I just expect it, that's all.

[femmefinale]

Human nature, I suppose.

... However, there are things I feel that I'd rather not explain. Things I don't think I could put into words, even if I wished to. Asking others to clarify their own feelings would be rather hypocritical of me.

[ And she's not fond of hypocrites. ]

[commedia]

...You're right, though. Sometimes, feelings cannot be explained, or put into words. They simply...are.

[And they smile.]

You're very considerate, Primrose. Thank you.

[femmefinale]

I'm only stating my stance on it, not seeking to assuage your feelings. I wouldn't consider that kindness or worth being thanked for.

[ Surprise, Primrose is kind of a tsun when it comes to being called nice. ]

[commedia]

Haha, I don't know. It's much more consideration than this humble priest has received in life.

[femmefinale]

... I thought most priests were considered worthy of consideration and respect, by nature of their role.

[commedia]

...

[Douman just falls silent at that, turning to the flowers.]

[femmefinale]

Forgive me. That was presumptuous.

[ So she'll back off. ]

[commedia]

[A shake of the head.]

...No, its alright. I am a figure from history who has helped yet harmed many. It is simply something I have come to expect.

[femmefinale]

Helped and harmed... that's true of most humans, I would say.

[ In the course of their lives, anyway. ]

[commedia]

Perhaps. But people who harm others never go down well in other's eyes.

[femmefinale]

And so you think we'll view you in much the same way? I could see that being a possibility, certainly.

[commedia]

...

I expect it, honestly.