Joshua Rosfield (
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INVENTORY · His canon clothing. · His canon sword, The Burning Thorn. · His half of The Founder's Grasp, a pair of bracelets of which Clive possesses the twin. NOTE: Ydalir has enchanted this bracelet, allowing Joshua to assume the form of a small, cockatiel-sized Phoenix. · His copy of the Journal of Moss. · A photographed family portrait of his own family, in fine (but not royal) clothing and appearing happy. · A stock of medicine for his coughing, supplied by Pure Vanilla Cookie. · An ear cuff, custom made by Sesa and gifted to him by Dion. NOTE: Ydalir has enchanted this ear cuff, allowing Joshua to create a small ball of light similar to Dion's that fires three quick laser blasts before disappearing. · A small stolas, requested from home. Her name is Willowisp, and she coos a lot and accepts snacks. NOTE: Pure Vanilla Cookie has now linked her as Joshua's familiar. |
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No, it is quite all right. I understand.
[ He shifts, ignoring his set-aside mug of tea in favor of facing Luca once more. ]
I think that we all need a kinder hand from time to time. But I do think that you sell yourself short, Luca. You worry about not being "good" enough, and yet here you are, caring enough about him to come to me to ask for advice. That tells me all that I need to know. You are concerned for his well-being, much as I am, and I could not ask for more.
I believe you will do just fine - and we can work together to help him. You are... capable of reaching him in ways that I cannot.
[ To put it lightly. Ahem. ]
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His eyes are still watering when he finally looks at Joshua again. He huffs once, hopes that it'll go unnoticed, and then gives a... rather stiff nod.]
I... hope you are right. It is as I said. I only want to do right by him. I have learned just enough about him to know that he was not dealt a kind hand. And... if he so decides to be kind to me in turn, how could I ever complain.
[He cracks a smile.]
You truly did prime him well.
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My apologies.
[ But the corners of his mouth are pulled up as he says it, which makes him sound not quite as sorry as he truly is.
As soon as Luca is alright, he removes his hand, nodding. ]
Rosaria was founded upon kindness. I would be an awfully ill-fitting Archduke if I did not embody the same.
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(Untrue, Luca actually trusts him so much. Don't tell).]
If only more leaders were as kindly as you. I think a great many worlds would find themselves far better off.
[But hey, he's glad Joshua is here in this one.]
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But he laughs at that, softly, kindly. ]
I agree. Though, I am not the leader of anything, really. Rosaria, as a place, ended long ago when the Empire broke down our doors. But the spirit of Rosaria lives on in the people that survived, and that is enough for me.
[ He doesn't seem upset by recalling it. If anything, his smile turns soft and wistful. ]
Clive is exemplary of that. He, too, embodies all that Rosaria is, was, and could have been. You will not find a finer man in all of Valisthea.
[ ... though, Dion is an incredibly close second. But Luca is not attempting to court Dion. ]
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[Granted, there are like 50 different leaders in the town, but he doesn't point that out. Their equal qualifications don't really diminish Joshua's own.]
I doubt I could find a finer man anywhere. If I am being honest, my younger self would be over the moon at knowing someone like him.
[His current self is also over the moon, but that's not the point.]
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[ Because that's what he does best. He may be the suzerain of the Undying, but that's really all he leads these days. There are far better leaders here, and he knows it. But, so long as he can help, that's what matters most. It's why he's been throwing his all into learning how to heal without relying on his magic.
Luca's comment makes him chuckle, though. His younger self? ]
If you ask me, it seems that your current self is also over the moon.
[ But it's said with the same smile he'd given alongside the apology a moment ago. You just had a whole conversation with him that proves as much, sir. ]
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... Not for long, though. He turns back with... something of a timid smile? Almost shy when it comes to addressing Joshua.]
I shall not keep you any longer. Your advice has been most welcome. I... think I have a clearer idea of what I must do next.
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But the eventual smile is returned with one considerably more solid and warm. ]
You are very welcome. If you need anything at all in the future, please do not hesitate to find me. I am at your service.
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[Because dating drama and the nethersea brand are totally on the same level.]
You are a good friend, Joshua. I am grateful to have met you.
[And once the sappiness gets to Luca, and he realizes how cringe he's being, he's going to scuttle off. Help him, his ears are burning again.]