CROW, i was going to say why am i making a catchall for crow but i didn't do that in seasons

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[chevaliered]

[ (hei voice) i am begging for sad crow stories ]

We never actually had hot springs where I was from. Not sure you really need a lot of hot springs when you're a port city, most people just swing by to visit the ocean, you know?

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Aye, the people of Ishgard miss the waters, so now that we can travel I've heard of many that pay visit to La Noscea. The sea is vast and beautiful.

[ So. He gets it? ]

Is that what waits for you?

[chevaliered]

For me?

No, nothing like that. Jurai's not really my home anymore. I hadn't been back in years until recently. Probably won't go back there again either.

[disestablishment]

[ Tilts his head. ]

Then you've found elsewhere, I imagine. Or in other people.

[chevaliered]

For the moment.

There were a lot of things in Jurai that I lost, and some things I tried to change because of it. That... didn't work out in the way that I planned, and now I'm where I am now. It won't be permanent, but while I'm there I'll do what I can.

Or, that was the plan at least. Before I got dragged here.

[ ... he blinks. huh. ]

[disestablishment]

[ At least it isn't too specific? ]

... Work of the Prism, I presume.

[chevaliered]

[ sometimes you just can’t go home again ]

Naturally. What else?

[disestablishment]

I do not know of your circumstances, so I can't wish you a way to see your home as you wish it be...

[ And he doesn't want to make assumptions, he doesn't know what Crow feels, after all. ]

However, I can say that I hope you'll be at ease when you meet journey's end.

[chevaliered]

...

Who knows. Maybe. It might be time for a rest, when it comes to that.

[disestablishment]

Considering retirement?

[chevaliered]

Man, that'd be nice. Maybe I will.

[disestablishment]

[ He laughs. ]

We both should, some day.

[chevaliered]

I almost feel kinda mean saying it, but you seem kinda like a bit of a workaholic.

[disestablishment]

Always feel free to speak your mind, Crow.

[ But he does give him a wry smile. ]

... There's always work to be done when reforming a nation.

[chevaliered]

Can’t reform a nation if you’re in dire need of a nap though.

[disestablishment]

Fret not, I receive enough rest to perform my duties 'Twould be foolish and negligent of me to not have care for my health.

Your concern is full appreciated, despite being a small jest.

[chevaliered]

You say that, but I know plenty of overworked visionaries who think they're getting enough rest and they're not.

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[ He chuckles. ]

I also know a few similar... They need another to watch over them.

[chevaliered]

Is that advice you take for yourself as well?

[disestablishment]

I do have a second in command.

[chevaliered]

Do they nag you to rest?

[disestablishment]

A few times and I'm ever grateful to her. Sometimes I am one to forget my wounds.

Not oft, however.

[ He says that so Crow doesn't start being a mama crow. You are 22. ]

[chevaliered]

[ mama crow is in the house. ]

But sometimes.

Nah, I know your type. Worry about everyone but conveniently forget to apply that to yourself all the time as well. I’m onto you.

[disestablishment]

[ Snrk... Then he laughs. ]

What have I done to deserve your watchful eye, Crow?

[chevaliered]

It might be less what you’ve done, and more what I suspect you could do from prior experience with others.