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[hystaria.livejournal.com]

[Saleh stands at the top of the large hill not too far from the lab. It's a fine spot to be watching the city from, but the view isn't what he's interested in today. This is just a place he's taken a liking to.

Both hands raised to chest level, at first glance, his posture may seem odd when a small cube appears out of thin air. It rotates slowly before vanishing as Saleh drops his hands back to his sides. He lets out a mirthful breath.]

There are exceptions, after all.

[He brushes his fringe aside, only for the breeze to blow it right back in place. He smirks.]

The wind is especially good today.

Comments

[a-civil-service.livejournal.com]

That is why I asked instead of assuming, Saleh. It seemed suggested by the line of conversation, but I like to be sure of things before I arrive at a conclusion, or act on one.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

How nice for you, then, that you assumed right. I was indeed a member of the King's Shield.

[a-civil-service.livejournal.com]

When one makes a guess, one looks for evidence to support one's theory. In this case, I will take your word for it.

Do you view your role as an exceptional one?

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

To think so would be impertinent arrogance, don't you think? I am but a loyal subject serving his ruler.

Or having had, at any rate, seeing as how the king is not here.

[a-civil-service.livejournal.com]

There's no great wrong in taking pride in one's work, I shouldn't think, though humility is a virtue, so I'd say that's an admirable mindset.

How do you think you will occupy your time, in the absence of your king?

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

. . . heh.

Go about my business, as always. Even without the king, I can have as much fun as I desire. And there's that to reconnect with . . .

Rest assured, I have more than enough things to be doing here.

[a-civil-service.livejournal.com]

...such as? Are you planning to fill a similar role in some way? Or do you mean to devote your time primarily to leisure?

I'm glad to hear you've found some pursuits to interest you.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

This isn't Callegea. I have no interest in pursuing my old role here. Leisure is . . . one word for it, compared to what I'm used to.

Though you seem to be doing a fine job of filling a similar role, yourself.

[a-civil-service.livejournal.com]

Your duties took up most of your time at home? I see. [A pause.] What leisure activities do you enjoy taking part in? [Just a friendly question.]

As you say, this is not your Callegea. Neither is it my Sternbild City. Yet no matter the setting, justice is what I'm most concerned with. I prefer to use my knowledge and abilities for the public good.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

That's a good question. I'll just have to remember them.

Knowledge . . . ? Oh, yes, what comes more naturally than something as personal as memories. You really are the ideal citizen, aren't you?

[So laughably dedicated to the public.]

[a-civil-service.livejournal.com]

I'm sure you will, soon enough.

It is true that I have remembered more about my academic and professional life than my personal life.

[That troubles him somewhat. He hasn't remembered families, friendships, anything of the kind.]

I do my part for the community, that is all.