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[He smiled lightly, leaning into the kiss gently before straightening. It’s... very nice, he thinks. To be greeted in such a way? He can’t help but wistfully thing that it would be a nice habit. Flushing lightly, pleased, he nods in response to Rhy’s question.]

I believe we shall.

[Llewellyn offered his arm, switching Pretzel’s leash to his other hand so that they might walk together towards the market dome.]

Let us mm... see if we can track down these very unusual but delicious sounding pretzels you’ve discovered.

Alas, I have not discovered them. I was told of them in the process of greeting a new arrival. I was mentioning our foods here and how they are a delight to explore and suggesting he get a pretzel, and he asked if they had any of the stuffed variety.

[And Rhy had immediately contacted Watts. This was too important not to seek out. That and the excuse to walk with the other, twining the arms together, was value.]

Well, hopefully this world has also heard of these stuffed varieties of pretzels then. I can’t recall having seen them before... but that doesn’t mean they don’t have them. I wouldn’t have thought to look for such a thing.

[Llewellyn couldn’t help the small, soft smile that spread across his face at the explanation. It was very sweet that Rhy had thought of him and reached out immediately over something like this. To be thought of at all was nice, but that it was over something they had both enjoyed was nicer still.]

Oh, I uh— never did get the chance to congratulate you on your new position on the council. I trust it’s been going well?

Perhaps you saw them, but did not know it.

[The congratulations earns a happy smile from Rhy. He had not thought to truly win, but he had desired it.]

I must keep myself busy, you understand. I am a royal, and I have found that idleness only leads to me making trouble. Or finding it.

Mm.... That is a good point. I suppose what makes them different is inside rather than outside, less noticeable.

[He nodded at the explanation, he of all people understood the need to keep busy.]

Oh, absolutely. It’s why I sought to open my office, best to keep one’s mind and hands busy enough to stay out of trouble and keep yourself sane.

[Or as sane as he supposed anyone could be in this place sometimes.]

Forgive me for asking, but has there been much work for you? This seems a peaceful place.

[Llewellyn smiled a little,]

No need for apologies, it’s a good question. There’s um... not as much of the kind of work that I’m used to here, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing?

[An understatement after the year he had arrived here from,]

It’s been just smaller things, here and there. I get to help the locals solve little crimes, the odd theft and such...?

I’m not... good much else, so it’s good to find little things I can do to contribute. And what time I’m not spent doing that, I’m trying to help collect information on this place to help put that puzzle together.

People here would thieve? How unacceptable.

[Rhy is not pleased at all.]

You should bring those you catch to the council.

[Oh, and Max would love that, he’s sure. The man had taken a long while to convince on the matter. A private detective was as much as he would allow, which given he ran the black market was unsurprising.

Still, it isn’t as though he could bring the person to anyone else once he figured out who the culprit was.]

Yes, whenever I figure out... who has done something, I will likely be in contact? There aren’t many thus far, so uh— at least I won’t be adding to your and the rest of the council’s workload too much.

[Oh, black markets were vital. Rhy agreed with that. But theft from others was something Rhy didn't like.]

I want the add to the workload if it's doing better for people.

[And given how the place was generally more helpful for those who lived here, and Max had more principles than those who ran such things in Llewellyn’s world, he had very little to worry about from the detective.

He grinned a little at Rhy’s response.]

And that’s one of the reasons you’ll be such an excellent addition to the council. I uh— still hope I don’t have to bring you anything too often. After all, as much as I need something to keep me occupied, a lack of things for me to do means the community is peaceful.

Well, hopefully I can help keep you occupied when the world does not.

[He smiled a little, glancing at his companion lightly.]

I would um... be happy for it, you did save me from a rather quiet afternoon today when you contacted me.

Of course, I’m sure you will be quite busy by comparison with the council and Inesa’s shop?

[Really, he's going to point out Rhy's work?]

That is business. This is pleasure.

[Of course he is, they were discussing work before and Llewellyn has only been on... one or two dates before, and those were during the days he was trying to be something he wasn’t.

He’s learning though, brow furrowing for a moment as he turns the other’s words over in his head until they finally click. Oh... His smile is small, and slightly clumsy as he responded.]

Mm... That’s true. I shall table that topic for more pleasant conversation then.

[Welcome to the date, Watts. Way to finally realize it.]

Now that sounds lovely. Because all I wish to think of with you tonight is pleasant things.

[He’ll get the hang of it eventually...]

Then I’ll endeavour to uh— keep your mind on pleasant things.

[He responded with a small smile,]

Or at least make sure you enjoy the food.

My mind is already upon you, and you are quite the pleasant thing. Quite pleasant.

[Llewellyn certainly hopes the light flush he feels on his face isn’t visible, but the words are kind and certainly make him feel flattered. It’s hard for him to not feel strongly about some things, especially to hear a positive opinion of him. Sad, perhaps, but it’s a rare thing.

Smiling a little, he shifts his hold on Pretzel’s lead to lead them around a corner.]

Really...? I’m mm... glad. Though I confess, your company does put me in a rather pleasant mood. You are certainly uh— better conversation than Pretzel is on walks.

[Of course it's visible. And Rhy feels a point of pride over having brought that color up.]

In that I am any conversation at all?

[He grinned a little,]

Well! In his defence he does seem to try now and again. That or... perhaps he takes issue with the sound of my voice.

[Yes. Sometimes he actually does talk to the dog, if only because sometimes he needs to talk to work something in his head out.]

But also because I like to hear your thoughts and perspective on things.

Should I tell you my thoughts and perspectives upon my current companion?

[Ah, now that gets a curious, shy little glance from the man.]

Oh... Well... Pretzel is a rather sensitive pup, be kind in your opinion of him.

[It’s a very weak attempt at a joke. He’s certain it is, as he gestures to the dog trotting along ahead of them.

But... he’s anxious when it comes to the thought and opinions of him. Specifically the thoughts and opinions of someone he thought of well. They have not been known to be favourable in the past. Llewellyn could very easily list the traits that people found undesirable, and there are many more he’s strove to improve upon over the years.]

[The joke earns a serious chuckle, Rhy shaking his head. The man is so amusing.]

Then I shall focus on his owner. Who has lips like satin warmed by the lazy summer sun.

[Llewellyn looks a little relieved when Rhy actually chuckles, relaxing a little as if that had been a small victory, and avoided potential disaster.

Then Rhy circled back to continue the original line of thought. Oh... That was not what he’d expected at all. A brow raises as he glances over at the other man, somewhat hesitant. His smile is clumsy but hopeful as he tried to find his words again.]

Is that... is that so? [He looked down, quietly trying to ignore the heat in his face again.] That’s quite the compliment... Especially from someone I’ve uh— always thought looked like the model in a fine painting.

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