[HEY FELLOW BLUE-HAIRED BUDDY. Or... not-buddy, really, but that isn't going to stop Regal from giving him a friendly nod as he opens the bakery door to allow some fresh air in.]
Good afternoon, Yuan. It's been some time since I last saw you.
[Yuan gives a quick nod in return. Should he stop to talk to Regal? It's hard to estimate what to expect from this guy; he doesn't really know him that well at all.
He'll just pause in his steps for a moment, then.]
[Regal quirks an eyebrow just slightly. So things HAVE been going on, just as he thought.]
Yes, even if the Malnosso give us a brief respite from experiments, something else always seems to come up to make matters difficult. And from what I've heard, this "something else" is of relevance to those from our world.
[Subtle, Regal. Very subtle. There's no mistaking what he's referring to, but this is like offering an umbrella after the rain. There might be another "downpour", yes, but if it happens Yuan will deal with it the same way as before. Accompanied by the same people, because by now he knows what Raine and Sheena are capable of. It's not a personal thing against Regal; he wouldn't want Zelos or Presea to cooperate either.]
... That's been dealt with, for now. You don't need to concern yourself with it.
Perhaps so. However, should this happen again, I would like to offer my services if needed. You aren't the only one who has an interest in the outcome of such events.
[Sure, he knows the others can take care of themselves, but that doesn't mean he likes the idea of Mithos rampaging around and possibly hurting them or other uninvolved innocents.]
["An interest in the outcome"... That just makes it all sound like a game- or a gamble, even.]
Then, let's hope your services won't be needed. [Yuan's hardly ever seen Regal fight. Once, twice at the most. He doesn't even know what the man's capable of. If he's got some special ability that may come in handy, surely Raine or Sheena will recommend him.
And it is like Yuan said: If they're lucky, this incident won't be repeated and Mithos will be sent home soon.]
[More like Regal wants to avoid anyone getting hurt if at all possible; he's had enough run-ins with Mithos already to know what the boy is capable of and he'd like to keep that from happening here.]
I couldn't agree more. But my offer stands, should it be needed.
[Of course, there's no guarantee he'll actually do anything with it, because Yuan will be Yuan- As far as he's concerned, accepting help is for the weak and inept.]
... Fine, why not. [Because when given a choice between delivering food to a no-doubt-ungrateful Mithos and drinking tea with Regal, he'll take the latter.]
[Regal may also be hoping that he can wrangle at least a little bit of information out of Yuan, but at the same time, the man is also an ally and he'd like to get to know him better.
So he'll turn back towards the bakery door and motion Yuan to follow him inside. Hmm, perhaps iced tea would be more appropriate in this weather...]
[As he steps towards the bakery's entrance, Yuan can't help but be a little amazed at how often people succeed in dragging him in here. Usagi, Diana and now Regal. He doesn't even care for pastries. Regal only offered tea, but Yuan knows only too well how this will end when you're surrounded by an assortment of cookies.
He'll just follow, expecting Regal to lead the way to a table, then.]
[And lead the way Regal will, gesturing towards a table that isn't within direct view of the window, because he can understand if Yuan doesn't want to be seen sitting around and having tea. Speaking of which, he's going to voice aloud his thought from just a moment ago:]
Perhaps iced tea might be more fitting for this weather. Which would you prefer?
[Yuan approves of that table choice and will take a seat without complaint. In response to the question, he gives a bit of a shrug. After so many years, he really doesn't prefer one thing over the other when it comes down to food or beverages. His choice is usually based on whatever's more convenient.]
Good afternoon, Yuan. It's been some time since I last saw you.
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He'll just pause in his steps for a moment, then.]
Some time, indeed.
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[In other words: he's noticed that something seems to be up. Whether you want to give him more details or not is up to you, Yuan.]
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That just means you're lucky enough to have avoided the chaotic situations.
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Yes, even if the Malnosso give us a brief respite from experiments, something else always seems to come up to make matters difficult. And from what I've heard, this "something else" is of relevance to those from our world.
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... That's been dealt with, for now. You don't need to concern yourself with it.
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[Sure, he knows the others can take care of themselves, but that doesn't mean he likes the idea of Mithos rampaging around and possibly hurting them or other uninvolved innocents.]
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Then, let's hope your services won't be needed. [Yuan's hardly ever seen Regal fight. Once, twice at the most. He doesn't even know what the man's capable of. If he's got some special ability that may come in handy, surely Raine or Sheena will recommend him.
And it is like Yuan said: If they're lucky, this incident won't be repeated and Mithos will be sent home soon.]
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I couldn't agree more. But my offer stands, should it be needed.
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[Of course, there's no guarantee he'll actually do anything with it, because Yuan will be Yuan- As far as he's concerned, accepting help is for the weak and inept.]
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[Regal may also be hoping that he can wrangle at least a little bit of information out of Yuan, but at the same time, the man is also an ally and he'd like to get to know him better.
So he'll turn back towards the bakery door and motion Yuan to follow him inside. Hmm, perhaps iced tea would be more appropriate in this weather...]
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He'll just follow, expecting Regal to lead the way to a table, then.]
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Perhaps iced tea might be more fitting for this weather. Which would you prefer?
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Whichever is prepared faster.
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