[ Furina's poor attempt at deflection earns a musing little hum. The Knave had the opportunity for a nice long chat with the Iudex after the prophecy was fulfilled. In the aftermath of averted crisis, they had the luxury of being slightly more frank with each other. The full details behind Focalors's machinations may never be fully disclosed to the public, but The Knave was made privy to just enough to get an idea. She was, after all, already on truth's doorstep, and Neuvillette could be surprisingly forthright with information when asked the right questions.
All the same, she'll let Furina disclose as much or as little as she likes. ]
I am a human, so yes. I do recall what it was like to be a child. It is something I take care to draw upon, given that a number of children are now in my care.
[ A mere few... ]
Adults often fall into the trap of thinking that children are fragile, but they conflate a lack of physical strength with a lack of emotional strength. I fear that you, too, have become one such adult.
Therefore, I invite you to Hotel Bouffes d'ete. Clear your misconceptions — and if you truly wish to treat the children, then understand who it is you're treating.
( what is she trying to say, that furina doesn't understand children... she can't say that the fatui children are a little different from the children she knows, but is that even her place? that's rude, but she is a little offended that she's one of those adults.
luckily, dumbo, is out of the fire of being squeezed to death because furina's already turning to face the knave with her attention officially on her. )
I'm human, too! ( somewhat, not completely, she is something else but she's unable to be the same as arlecchino in terms of childhood. furina did not get to live a life where she were offer difficulties due to her stature and actions. if anything, she had already had the perfect look of an adult who would be able to rule a nation with the snap of her fingers.
those were her battles to not be seen or seen through whereas she could never tell or be able to begin to understand what the other's childhood may have been. )
I mean... ( has she misplaced her good will, what is she doing wrong this time? furina won't fuss, but it's telling on her face as her eyes shift downcast, and a sigh leaves from her lips. she's supposed to have this down pact already, but asking if this is the best way to go about it seems rhetorical.
the knave wouldn't have suggested it if it wasn't. )
I...
( she doesn't want to mess up again. ) I'm sorry... for speaking out of place.
[ Arlecchino is usually happy to leave her words open to interpretation. The uncertainty stirred in others will handily put them on their back foot, and they end up conjuring whichever assumptions match the reputation she (and her colleagues) have cultivated for herself over the years. A tactic useful to her when acting as a Harbinger and diplomat, and even as a "Father." Fear bends to power, and power is her currency.
In this particular instance, however, she can admit that her usual way of speaking is producing the opposite of the desired effect. Furina's flash of spirit she can abide by, but the following deflation catches her off guard. She would cross her arms if she weren't acting as a grocery mule. ]
And just where is your place, Miss Furina?
[ It's a direct question that seeks a genuine answer. But her tone is too blunt, and she understands that it may sound like a provocation to someone already expressing remorse.
Her gaze lifts away from Furina to find some random bottle on a shelf, easing the pressure of her strange eyes. ]
No matter. The invitation stands, should you be open to it. The children embrace any opportunity to entertain a guest.
sorry for the late reply, rl got hectic and threw me off so bad
( yes, furina shouldn't let those words get to her, but maybe she's been looking at everything wrong from the start. that's a bad habit of hers and as a performer, she has charted her on steps and voice to obtain what it is that she needed. not out of malice, or to have power, but because she cared that much.
does she care so much that she's missing a vital piece?
with dumbo unfortunately her stress ball whether it likes that or not, furina's brows knit together in thought at the newfound question presented.
where is her place?
here, she thought, in fontaine without the title or archon, and as someone who wanted the best for her— the iudex's people? noting the way arlecchino looks away at a random bottle, furina perks up a little confused, unsure, worried even as she scrambles to try and stand in front of the knave.
furina must have said something wrong again, but she'll correct it, even if she has to be in line of the burning fire. )
I'm still... searching. When I find it, I'm sure things will become clearer. B... ( dear, how hard this is with trying to stare at arlechinno's crossed eyes without flinching. ) But... how will I find my place if I do not partake in the avenues offered to me, haha, yes. If you don't mind...
[ If Furina insists on The Knave's attention, then she'll have it. Clearly still uncertain and uncomfortable, but insisting anyway, it seems. Arlecchino already knew Furina had conviction — nothing less could have kept her seated on an unwanted throne for 500 years — so it doesn't surprise her, exactly, to see it manifest again here. More modest in form than heading the entirety of Fontaine, but Furina evidently still considers a bit of self-exploration worth struggling for. (And strangling Dumbo over.)
The ember glow of Arlecchino's eyes rest evenly on Furina before she nods, accepting. ]
Then we'll be expecting you. Tonight, perhaps?
[ If Furina has no prior engagements. The Knave has one of her own — that pesky photographer — but she should be able to handle that matter in very little time at all. ]
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All the same, she'll let Furina disclose as much or as little as she likes. ]
I am a human, so yes. I do recall what it was like to be a child. It is something I take care to draw upon, given that a number of children are now in my care.
[ A mere few... ]
Adults often fall into the trap of thinking that children are fragile, but they conflate a lack of physical strength with a lack of emotional strength. I fear that you, too, have become one such adult.
Therefore, I invite you to Hotel Bouffes d'ete. Clear your misconceptions — and if you truly wish to treat the children, then understand who it is you're treating.
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( what is she trying to say, that furina doesn't understand children... she can't say that the fatui children are a little different from the children she knows, but is that even her place? that's rude, but she is a little offended that she's one of those adults.
luckily, dumbo, is out of the fire of being squeezed to death because furina's already turning to face the knave with her attention officially on her. )
I'm human, too! ( somewhat, not completely, she is something else but she's unable to be the same as arlecchino in terms of childhood. furina did not get to live a life where she were offer difficulties due to her stature and actions. if anything, she had already had the perfect look of an adult who would be able to rule a nation with the snap of her fingers.
those were her battles to not be seen or seen through whereas she could never tell or be able to begin to understand what the other's childhood may have been. )
I mean... ( has she misplaced her good will, what is she doing wrong this time? furina won't fuss, but it's telling on her face as her eyes shift downcast, and a sigh leaves from her lips. she's supposed to have this down pact already, but asking if this is the best way to go about it seems rhetorical.
the knave wouldn't have suggested it if it wasn't. )
I...
( she doesn't want to mess up again. ) I'm sorry... for speaking out of place.
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In this particular instance, however, she can admit that her usual way of speaking is producing the opposite of the desired effect. Furina's flash of spirit she can abide by, but the following deflation catches her off guard. She would cross her arms if she weren't acting as a grocery mule. ]
And just where is your place, Miss Furina?
[ It's a direct question that seeks a genuine answer. But her tone is too blunt, and she understands that it may sound like a provocation to someone already expressing remorse.
Her gaze lifts away from Furina to find some random bottle on a shelf, easing the pressure of her strange eyes. ]
No matter. The invitation stands, should you be open to it. The children embrace any opportunity to entertain a guest.
sorry for the late reply, rl got hectic and threw me off so bad
does she care so much that she's missing a vital piece?
with dumbo unfortunately her stress ball whether it likes that or not, furina's brows knit together in thought at the newfound question presented.
where is her place?
here, she thought, in fontaine without the title or archon, and as someone who wanted the best for her— the iudex's people? noting the way arlecchino looks away at a random bottle, furina perks up a little confused, unsure, worried even as she scrambles to try and stand in front of the knave.
furina must have said something wrong again, but she'll correct it, even if she has to be in line of the burning fire. )
I'm still... searching. When I find it, I'm sure things will become clearer. B... ( dear, how hard this is with trying to stare at arlechinno's crossed eyes without flinching. ) But... how will I find my place if I do not partake in the avenues offered to me, haha, yes. If you don't mind...
no worries!! life eats us all...
The ember glow of Arlecchino's eyes rest evenly on Furina before she nods, accepting. ]
Then we'll be expecting you. Tonight, perhaps?
[ If Furina has no prior engagements. The Knave has one of her own — that pesky photographer — but she should be able to handle that matter in very little time at all. ]