[Jade listens carefully and intently - a very vivid picture of her world is painted for him. Perhaps on some level he does feel some sympathy. But on the whole, he's more drawn in by all the pure information on the world - this ceremony, this recreational war game, these political upheavals. It's delicious for someone as invested in politics and military as Jade - and for the scientist in him who simply strives for research.
There may be pride hidden somewhere deep down as well. If there's one thing Jade can respect, it's someone who can own up to their mistakes, no matter what those mistakes might have been.
His face is less teasing or cruel - a bit closer to stoic. But he keeps a slight smile on, all the same.]
I have to say, I wasn't expecting to actually hear your life story. [And his grin becomes somewhat crooked.] I seem to like you much better, now.
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There may be pride hidden somewhere deep down as well. If there's one thing Jade can respect, it's someone who can own up to their mistakes, no matter what those mistakes might have been.
His face is less teasing or cruel - a bit closer to stoic. But he keeps a slight smile on, all the same.]
I have to say, I wasn't expecting to actually hear your life story. [And his grin becomes somewhat crooked.] I seem to like you much better, now.