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[princeblanc]

I bought all of the books and supplies I need for this year. Gilbert, under Auguste's orders, I bought all of yours, too. Yes, you are going to school this year. No, you have no say in this.

[Random dots here. Later on, he adds sticks that seem to be the beginning of the letter "M", but they're hastily scribbled out. The same is done to the letters

Comments

[Private]

[prince_feng]

Anything the matter? Seems like you crossed out some stuff.

[Private][Mandarin]

[princeblanc]

It's nothing. I wanted to address some people, but realized I had nothing to say to them.

[Private][Mandarin]

[prince_feng]

It's something - if you had any intention of addressing them for some reason, you should talk with them instead of keeping quiet.

I've found that sometimes speaking to a third person helps put things in perspective. If you want to, I am willing to listen.

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[princeblanc]

[...Oh hey that's really sweet. Or he might just be a bit drunk. EITHER WAY.]

[Private][Mandarin]

[princeblanc]

I don't think I'm in a proper mood to talk to them. [Lies, but what Prince doesn't know won't hurt him. He continues, but his writing is really slow:]

I can look at situations from an objective point of view, thank you very much.

There's nothing to talk about. I've just been under a lot of stress lately; a lot of things transpired in the past week, and I suppose I'm still overwhelmed by them.

[...he adds:]

Thank you, though. That is a really kind offer.

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[prince_feng]

[What!? This guy was actually saying thank you!? Not to mention that he actually spoke that he was actually under stress at all, because he seemed to have just pass off as if nothing had happened, in his post. Aside from those scribbles.]

[Private][Mandarin]

[prince_feng]

No problem at all. We've known each other for quite some time, so I thought it was the least I could do.

The offer still stands, if you ever feel the need to talk with someone, now and in the future.

[Private][Mandarin]

[princeblanc]

All right. I don't think I'll take you up on that offer right now, but I might someday.

[Private][Mandarin]

[prince_feng]

Fair enough. I'll be waiting for that moment, Rose.

[Private][Mandarin]

[princeblanc]

[...pfft, hi, that is not how his name is spelled.]

...Don't call me that.

Anyway, I have a question. Are you planning on sitting next to anyone in the train?

[Private][Mandarin]

[prince_feng]

My apologies. I was just using part of your name and translated it as best as I could into Chinese.

As for your question - no, I had not planned to sit with anyone, though anyone could come in if they felt inclined to do so. Why?

[Private][Mandarin]

[princeblanc]

Lovely. Would you mind sharing a compartment with me?

[Private][Mandarin]

[prince_feng]

I would not mind it at all, so please, do share it with me.