Blanca seems like a considerate person, and I'm sure...
[She pauses.]
...I'm sure Won wouldn't want to make you uncomfortable. It's worth trying, if you would prefer it. But I'm glad to spend time with you like this, too, if you don't want to ask them about switching.
[Yona can understand that, at least. So. A compromise might be in order.]
Why don't you give it a little time? We can leave things as they are for now, but if something happens, or if after a little time you just feel like you'd be more comfortable somewhere else, you can come stay with me.
[This seems like an incredibly fair compromise. Also, it seems like Yona helping Ange the whole time again, but you know? Ange will just have to find a way to repay her at some point, it's fine...!!]
Oh... yes, all right! That sounds like a very good idea.
Thank you, Miss Yona! Even just knowing I have the option is somehow very comforting. I suppose it is the lack of restrictions.
[That... is very serious, yeah. Ange blinks at her, tilting her head.]
... All right. I understand.
But... do you think something that serious will happen? I was worried at first, admittedly, but now things still seem so calm, and everyone has been so kind so far...
It is nothing that is not true... that is simply how I see things. I was an older sister as well, so I believe I should know a good older sister when I see one!
Traveling...! That sounds amazing. It is my goal to travel more once I am finished with my studies. To think that you are already traveling so much at this age...
[Amazing tbh.]
I do, for the most part. Of course, there are... always a few who seem determined to hold their status above me and others, but they are not so terrible either...! [mean girl nobles, man]
I've seen a lot of the world... it's really opened up my eyes.
[Also not untrue.
And, yikes. Sometimes mean girl nobles just be like that, but that doesn't really mean it's okay. (It is, perhaps, a little ironic for Yona to think that, but.)]
...I'm glad it sounds like you're enjoying yourself, at least. And that you're getting something good out of being there. I think as long as you keep doing your best, even people like that will come to see that status isn't the most important thing.
When it comes to traveling, I may ask you for tips someday...!
But, ah, yes... I suppose that is true. Do not be too concerned with it, Miss Yona. I knew that it would likely be the case when I was able to enroll, and the majority of my classmates are truly quite nice!
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It's already time for rooming shenanigans]
Ah... do you really think so? I do not want to put either of them to any trouble, it is just... I do feel more comfortable with you, Miss Yona.
But being able to speak with you like this also helps.
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[She pauses.]
...I'm sure Won wouldn't want to make you uncomfortable. It's worth trying, if you would prefer it. But I'm glad to spend time with you like this, too, if you don't want to ask them about switching.
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[She sighs, rubbing at the back of her head.]
I... need to improve, regardless. At, um, handling things I am not used to from back home, here.
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[Yona can understand that, at least. So. A compromise might be in order.]
Why don't you give it a little time? We can leave things as they are for now, but if something happens, or if after a little time you just feel like you'd be more comfortable somewhere else, you can come stay with me.
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Oh... yes, all right! That sounds like a very good idea.
Thank you, Miss Yona! Even just knowing I have the option is somehow very comforting. I suppose it is the lack of restrictions.
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[Having an out is comforting - Yona knows that well.]
...but, I'm serious, okay? If anything happens, or you ever feel unsafe, I'll help you. So let me know right away.
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... All right. I understand.
But... do you think something that serious will happen? I was worried at first, admittedly, but now things still seem so calm, and everyone has been so kind so far...
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[Yona manages a smile.]
I just don't want you to feel like you would be bothering me or anything, if something does happen, okay?
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[Still...]
Miss Yona, it feels like you are always looking out for me already. You are a bit like an older sister.
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[She looks absolutely delighted by that.]
That's wonderful to hear! Usually people treat me like a younger sister.
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[Honestly!]
You are so smart and confident and comforting... that is exactly as an older sister should be.
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You're going to make me blush, Ange.
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It is nothing that is not true... that is simply how I see things. I was an older sister as well, so I believe I should know a good older sister when I see one!
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[Yona wants to be someone that others can rely on, so this makes her really happy. She's motivated now!!]
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[Regardless...!]
Though now that your throat does not seem so bad, I was wondering if you would mind telling me a bit more about yourself.
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[ :) ]
What would you like to know?
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Hmm, where to begin...
Oh, I know! You are around my age--are you going to school?
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[Well, maybe she's going to the School of Yoon. Anyway.]
But since you asked that... are you? What is it like?
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But I understand it can be quite difficult to make it there sometimes...
[Still, she nods.]
I am, though! I enjoy it quite a bit. Being surrounded by classmates and being able to live in the dorms is like a dream for someone like me.
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[...it's not untrue!]
But, that sounds really nice. Do you get along with your classmates and the people you live with?
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[Amazing tbh.]
I do, for the most part. Of course, there are... always a few who seem determined to hold their status above me and others, but they are not so terrible either...! [mean girl nobles, man]
It is worth it to be able to be there at all.
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[Also not untrue.
And, yikes. Sometimes mean girl nobles just be like that, but that doesn't really mean it's okay. (It is, perhaps, a little ironic for Yona to think that, but.)]
...I'm glad it sounds like you're enjoying yourself, at least. And that you're getting something good out of being there. I think as long as you keep doing your best, even people like that will come to see that status isn't the most important thing.
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When it comes to traveling, I may ask you for tips someday...!
But, ah, yes... I suppose that is true. Do not be too concerned with it, Miss Yona. I knew that it would likely be the case when I was able to enroll, and the majority of my classmates are truly quite nice!
I am very lucky.
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[...it's hard not to be concerned though! Yona knows firsthand that nobles can be kind of... well... thoughtless (at best) and cruel (at worst).]
If you say so... I hope you are able to get back to your classmates soon, then.
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Thank you! I hope you are able to get back to your travels as well, Miss Yona.
[A beat.]
You aren't traveling alone, are you?
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