Finally outside again!

[weissprinz]

[[Siegfried must have been damned persuasive earlier this morning, because he's contentedly loafing under the tree behind his house, reading one of the books that Fakir brought home. He looks far healthier than he has in weeks, aside from his slightly sleepy expression

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[karasunotennou]

[[How delightful! Raven's tincture must've worked, for there is Siegfried, alive, and incredibly well-looking. He trots over and crouches down beside the princely poof, grinning.]]

Hello! Feeling any better?

[weissprinz]

[[Siegfried doesn't jump, shriek, or even flinch. He just closes his book and sets it calmly on his lap, looking spectacularly annoyed.]] Much, which may not be such good news to you if you push me.

[karasunotennou]

[[He quirks an eyebrow, although he still manages to keep his vacant smile on his face.]]

Why would I push you? You're still recovering, after all.

[weissprinz]

[[Siegfried does not look convinced.]] How nice of you to be so considerate. What do you want?

[karasunotennou]

[[The Raven resists the urge to reach out and pet Siegfried's head]]

To see how you were doing! I'd heard how poorly you've been faring lately, and naturally I was concerned. Did you get my remedy?

[weissprinz]

[[Now Siegfried just looks sort of confused.]] I don't know; I don't remember the past few days so well. [[His voice turns deadpan.]] And I don't believe for a second that you were concerned.

[karasunotennou]

[[He looks genuinely hurt, and stands up, clasping his hands behind his back.]]

Yes, well, you can imagine how upset Lohengrin would be with me should anything serious should happen to you, regardless of whether I had anything to do with it.

[weissprinz]

[[Siegfried puts on a knowing, impish smile.]] Very upset indeed. You'd be in pieces. I do wonder about your sudden interest in behaving yourself, though.

[karasunotennou]

[[He unconsciously brushes a hand around his throat, swallowing thickly. The front he puts up is not very convincing.]]

Would you rather have me attempt to steal you away again? One would think you be grateful for my attempts at civility.

[weissprinz]

Do and you won't have to worry about Lohengrin. I was simply curious about what brought about the change.

[karasunotennou]

[[Asma and Caras are one situation, but telling Siegfried and by proxy, Fakir and Lohengrin is an entirely different matter. The Raven will be dashed before anyone else learns about the White Mage's sealing spell.]]

I simply feel it would be best if... our parties were to reach a point of amicable understanding as long as we're trapped here, don't you agree?

[weissprinz]

So it is in the interest of keeping your hide intact. A wise decision.

[karasunotennou]

[[The look of relief that passes over the Raven's face is indescribable.]]

Yes! Exactly! I'm merely looking to survive.

[weissprinz]

[[Siegfried sighs.]] I suspected as much. Perhaps you should tell Lohengrin the same thing before you get gutted for sneaking into our yard.

[karasunotennou]

[[This obviously has not occurred to the Raven, and he whips his head around as if expecting Lohengrin to materialize any moment.]]

No! I mean, he wouldn't! Not just for being here...

[weissprinz]

Perhaps not, but Fakir is far less placid and holds a similar distaste for you.