It seemed both of them were having their expectations subverted, for the bard had expected Korbin to keep trudging away, wrapped in his armor of teenage angst against the cold of an uncaring world. He had not expected the young man to turn and look at him again, suspicious but curious, and the dragon tilted his head as he considered how to answer.
It didn't take long. What was more compelling than the truth? His tongue pressed against the gem in his teeth, probing it idly as he tried to focus his thoughts through it as he spoke.
Why wouldn't I? he countered, genuinely curious. You are a native of this land, versed in its history and customs, knowledgeable about its dangers and beauties in a way I will never be, though I certainly intend to try. You are Weaver's brother, a woman who I respect for her willingness to help my colleague rescue her sister from the depths of the Labyrinth, and who has been a good conversation partner as we've worked together on other projects. And, most importantly, you are someone who came to help an Outlander prepare rooms for refugees from a land that isn't your own, volunteering your time and energy to make my people's stay in your land more comfortable and comforting. For that alone I would like to thank you and get to know you better, but with all the rest? I ask you again: why wouldn't I want to get to know you?
It didn't take long. What was more compelling than the truth? His tongue pressed against the gem in his teeth, probing it idly as he tried to focus his thoughts through it as he spoke.
Why wouldn't I? he countered, genuinely curious. You are a native of this land, versed in its history and customs, knowledgeable about its dangers and beauties in a way I will never be, though I certainly intend to try. You are Weaver's brother, a woman who I respect for her willingness to help my colleague rescue her sister from the depths of the Labyrinth, and who has been a good conversation partner as we've worked together on other projects. And, most importantly, you are someone who came to help an Outlander prepare rooms for refugees from a land that isn't your own, volunteering your time and energy to make my people's stay in your land more comfortable and comforting. For that alone I would like to thank you and get to know you better, but with all the rest? I ask you again: why wouldn't I want to get to know you?
