[ Nebula raises and lowers one arm in a shrug, dismissal. She does not take the thanks, barely looks at him even when the child that had clung on finally runs away to another - ]
[ She breathes out instead: ]
If they find it too difficult, then it's a good time for them to start learning patience.
Not like they don't wait, but hunger's a hell of a thing no matter how patient you are.
[ Anyone from his homeland knows that far too well, even its royalty. Dimitri is a king, yet he learned the same as anyone which weeds were edible and could be used to sustain oneself when needed. ]
...I'd rather they not have to learn that, if it's avoidable. I want better for them than what I've lived.
[ Even if they aren't off to the best of starts in that regard. ]
As it happens, he'll sometimes say jarring things simply to see what the response is. It's his way. ]
Might be worth giving them lessons. [ A casual suggestion, not reacting to the sharpness of her intial response at all. ] My people learn a number of survival skills from a young age children from other nations don't. Bet you've got insights they could use, for that matter.
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[ She breathes out instead: ]
If they find it too difficult, then it's a good time for them to start learning patience.
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[ Anyone from his homeland knows that far too well, even its royalty. Dimitri is a king, yet he learned the same as anyone which weeds were edible and could be used to sustain oneself when needed. ]
...I'd rather they not have to learn that, if it's avoidable. I want better for them than what I've lived.
[ Even if they aren't off to the best of starts in that regard. ]
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[ A pointed, quick response, offended that he all but implies it. ]
Even when it comes to food, you need to learn patience. You cannot eat so much you'll be out of rations too soon.
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As it happens, he'll sometimes say jarring things simply to see what the response is. It's his way. ]
Might be worth giving them lessons. [ A casual suggestion, not reacting to the sharpness of her intial response at all. ] My people learn a number of survival skills from a young age children from other nations don't. Bet you've got insights they could use, for that matter.
[ There it is, the enabling. ]