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[loverofinnocence]

[Video feed gives way to a mostly dark room. A lamp in the far corner is dim, implying the bulb is likely on its last 'limbs'. Caim sits at his desk, so like the one he had before. Almost everything is the same, except the layout is a little different and the wall once filled with a mural in the making - later covered in black - is no longer there.

Idly the prince wonders what might have come of his room.

He makes no initial movements, simply sits and stares at his monitor. He seems more like a silhouette in those moments, but eventually his hands move. A bracelet on his left wrist makes a very soft sound as it meets his desk.]

Divine providence. It delights me not.

[It seems as good a greeting as any.]

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[iaiai]

This is my home! If I wasn't here, I wouldn't be very far.

[She looks thoughtful. Perhaps a little unhappy, almost as if she hadn't wanted to be missed, or something along those lines. Caim always brought out the most confusing emotions...]

Will you be good, now?

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[loverofinnocence]

[Good.

Does Caim know how to be good? Does he even know what that word means? What he does know is that for many years of his life, he has fought a war he could not win. He has fought against the odds and sacrificed so much.

Is there anything else left to him or has he lost all of himself? He doubts it if he... can feel for her the way he does.]

Will you teach me?

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[iaiai]

It's not very hard.

[Pause.]

Am I allowed to?

[video]

[loverofinnocence]

[He nods for her.]

Yes. That you most certainly are, provided you have the patience for a man who has at times not proven his worth of you.

[video]

[iaiai]

Well, then I will! First rule, is no hurting anyone. No one deserves to be hurt, even if they've made you very cross.

[Look at her, using a fancy new word.]

I'll bet you wouldn't like it if I came over and hurt you, just because I was upset, hm?

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[loverofinnocence]

[Annoyances aside, he actually finds her to be very endearing. As he listens attentively, surprisingly patient, he nods. It's both in understanding what he is and is not permitted to do as well as an answer to her question.]

For as much as I feel I am immune to such pain, the fact of the matter is that I would not enjoy it. You are correct, Ai.

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[iaiai]

[Oh, right... Invisible. Oh well, the point still stood!]

Then that is pretty obvious, hm!? [Another fancy word. She seems so pleased with herself.]

The next rule is don't leave without saying goodbye! Even if you are just leaving the room. It's polite!

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[loverofinnocence]

[He pauses and her reaction, as straight forward as it is, makes him give a sincere smile. Caim nods to her, strangely tolerant of the entire situation.]

I understand. I will be on my best behaviour.

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[iaiai]

You're going to be very good at being good, I can tell.

[And if you don't, you'll break her tiny Pikmin heart. Again. Again.]

[video]

[loverofinnocence]

[He thinks on that for a few moments and he gives her a light smile.]

When you have time, I shall tell you why that is. I did not tell you before, and did not believe it would ever come up. I do think, however, it may be of interest to you.

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[iaiai]

[In response, she looks a bit curious.]

Okay...

[video]

[loverofinnocence]

On that note, I should like to see you sometime soon. I am instructing a fencing class.

I should wish for your attendance. I will teach you something from my homeland.

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[iaiai]

Fencing...? Why?

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[loverofinnocence]

[He thinks on that.]

It was something I learned as a child. It teaches you to be light on your feet, in the same way were you to waltz.

[Why yes. Caim is capable of ballroom dancing.]

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[iaiai]

[What did fences have to do with being light on one's feet? And what exactly did it mean to waltz? ... Well, perhaps she'd learn if she attended Caim's class.]

That sounds very interesting. I will come!