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RÚAN:

“Maybe.”

Maybe what? That I won’t sink as low?

The young man squinted up at me. “Why are you so ashamed? It’s not your fault your village is immoral and crime-ridden, is it? So you’ve really got nothing to be embarrassed about. Unless it is your fault, and in that case you should feel bad.”

Oh really, I have nothing to be embarrassed about?

Maybe if he knew I would have to rule those people one day, he’d think differently.

But … he didn’t know.

Maybe that was a blessing in disguise.

I looked intently at him as he met my gaze, deciding that I liked him. He was … interesting.

“What’s your name?” he asked.

I couldn’t help but raise my eyebrows. I wouldn’t have asked for his name this early into the conversation, but I’m glad he made the leap instead.

“Rúan.” Maybe if I didn’t say my full name, he’d think I was just a regular person. It’d be a nice change for once, talking with someone who didn’t have it on his mind that I was royalty.

It’d be a nice change introducing myself to someone who has no clue who I really am.

Then I realised I’d been silent for too long.

Blinking back into reality, I asked, “Yours?”

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I bit my lip to make the trembling stop.  I can’t look weak, not in front of so many people.  Not in front of so many people who came to see me be strong. 

…

It was then that I looked up and saw the Doctor staring at me again, except this time his eyes were soft, and this time his frown looked more troubled than disappointed.  I think that maybe that was the moment he stopped seeing me as just a weapon…

*cries* IloveyouBasilyou’restrongandjustasmuchapersonasanyonehere *squeezehug*

growth is growth, even if it occurs at the rate of a redwood tree lol

Indeed it is. XD

Aww man!  Well if SE ever lets you, I would love to see some!

I’ll try!

Idk Ruan, are you sure about that?

Well, Gregor is notorious for his method of training Rúan: insults and hard work. XD

Ruan’s quite physically intimidating, right?  At least, that’s the impression I have!  Something tells me he’s kind of oblivious though…

Rúan actually is physically intimidating (and personality-wise intimidating to some), Gregor just says otherwise so that Rúan will be more dedicated at proving him wrong.

Pigheaded mentor + pigheaded student = success. XD

Really?  I’m glad! He doesn’t strike me as a character most people would find very lovable, but then again I haven’t really started revealing his backstory until now.  When I first introduced him, he just sat around and complained the whole time lol

Yes really! I like whiny characters because they remind me of my sister they can somehow find something to complain about in literally any situation, which is hilarious sometimes. XD

I also like the characters who aren’t widely loved/appreciated. Probably stems from my mama motto, “Everyone must be loved!” ❤️

I love Ruan too!  I would love to hear more about his backstory 🙂

Ahw, thank you! 😊 More shall be revealed, don’t worry!
Don’t let him hear that, though — it might get to his head. XD

Only an author could say something like that with a smile emoji xD

😇

Ah thanks!  I really appreciate it, and I think it worked out really well!  Feel free to change anything for Ruan too 🙂

You’re welcome! I think you got Rúan as spot-on as you could. (:

Although I have to say, the few bits you’ve written for Basil are beautifully in character!

Really? I’m glad! 😅

Same!  I wrote in third person a lot, and I don’t think I started trying out first person until I wrote Saskia’s first POV.  It’s way easier to get into your character’s heads, but descriptions are harder, at least for me.  But that’s one of the beautiful things about this game!  It’s all about experimentation and learning 🙂

Indeed!

Poor baby never learned how to properly socialize, and I’ll absolutely take advantage of that to pick at the other obnoxious brats in here (*cough Liorah cough*)

Hehehehehhe *smiles evilly in Rúan’s-been-grumpy-and-antosocial-to-everyone-for-the-past-15-chapters)

 

@rose-colored-fancy

Baskia.

It … it is beautiful.

Absolutely beautiful. *chef’s kiss*

I had an idea that if you choose to give Rúan telepathy as his power he might see Aydin’s hallucinations or at least know about them. It could be really interesting since Aydin hasn’t told anyone.

Oooo, yes!! That would be so cool. 😃

(Also Aydin somehow got himself in a romantic subplot and I’m both mad and delighted.)

Heheheh, that’s so funny. 😆