Relieved that her compliment was well-received, she feels emboldened to answer his implicit question freely. "To be honest, it reminds me of royalty, how much emphasis is placed on tradition and rules... not that my society doesn't have those things, but there's more of an emphasis on being an individual and making your own way in the world."
The fact that they are walking around a palatial estate only contributes to the comparison in her mind. But there is no judgement in her tone, merely observation.
She ducks her head at his comment, smiling shyly, although that smile fades as he confesses the impact of his visions on his wife. For an introvert like her, both of those examples he provided would be an absolute nightmare. "That must be hard for her," she agrees soberly. "Hard for you both. But if I had to choose, I think I'd rather be in her position. It's easier to deal with someone else doing something, um... unexpected, than doing it myself."
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Date: 2017-06-25 02:08 am (UTC)The fact that they are walking around a palatial estate only contributes to the comparison in her mind. But there is no judgement in her tone, merely observation.
She ducks her head at his comment, smiling shyly, although that smile fades as he confesses the impact of his visions on his wife. For an introvert like her, both of those examples he provided would be an absolute nightmare. "That must be hard for her," she agrees soberly. "Hard for you both. But if I had to choose, I think I'd rather be in her position. It's easier to deal with someone else doing something, um... unexpected, than doing it myself."