[ That statement is met with silence. Affogato looks surprised at first, then turns his head away. Guilt is beginning to set in, a gnawing pit opening in his gut. Maybe on his way out he can dump the tea... ]
... Do not thank me. I had my selfish reasons, as you well know, My King.
[ A quick, small smile. ]
But I am glad, My Liege. The Cacao Kingdom will grow mightier than ever.
Silence as he stares at nothing, the desire to kiss Cacao growing so strong he knows he has to leave. Now. So he turns towards the stairs, tilting his head a little over his shoulder. ]
Ah, I cannot wait to see it, My Lord. I will work towards sending us home with utmost fervor!
[ He won't run, won't betray his desire to flee before he forgets himself. ]
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... Do not thank me. I had my selfish reasons, as you well know, My King.
[ A quick, small smile. ]
But I am glad, My Liege. The Cacao Kingdom will grow mightier than ever.
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[He remembers his warriors admitting to having no wishes or dreams of their own. Even if that wasn't real... that doesn't mean it isn't true]
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He's not sure who it would break the most.
Silence as he stares at nothing, the desire to kiss Cacao growing so strong he knows he has to leave. Now. So he turns towards the stairs, tilting his head a little over his shoulder. ]
Ah, I cannot wait to see it, My Lord. I will work towards sending us home with utmost fervor!
[ He won't run, won't betray his desire to flee before he forgets himself. ]
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He doesn't, but he stares for a long moment]
Keep up the good work, Affogato. And good night.