It's always better to have allies than possible enemies, so that's a good attempt. Not all Kingdoms are willing to do it. Perhaps with time, new trading routes might be established and it would be easier to visit each other.
[ To be fair to Cheng, it sounds like an honest try to get to know neighboring countries and strengthen political ties. It's not the first time he's seen it, Jaskier is from Redania and their main profits come from trade and agriculture.
The bard gives him a surprised look that morphs into a pleased one at the embrace and leans into Cheng's touch Quiet days are rare and all the more special for it. ]
They seem to be all people can think about these days, sorry that you get sucked into out political messes. I think you said the right thing, you shouldn't have to be involved nor you can have a clear idea of what is going on when most of us don't even know that. [ The way Cheng is frowning while thinking about his own home issue makes Jaskier concern show in his face. He's not worried about traveling to a dangerous place, he does it on the regular, but for his friend's safety. ] Is it that bad?
[ He shakes his head, giving him a small, taut smile to reassure him. ] No, no, I misspoke. The war itself is over now. I wouldn't have left if it was still ongoing, no matter who asked me. But... It hasn't been all that long since it ended. All that talk of war coming brings too many reminders.
[ He looks down, scowling at his own feet. ] It's not important. It's ridiculous. The situation isn't even similar. We were taken by surprise. There were no years of tense waiting. That is. We should have known. All the signs were there. But we didn't want to see because the Wen were the greatest sect of all. Wen Ruohan was our Chief Cultivator, the leader of the cultivation world. In hindsight... [ He rubs a hand over his face. ] We knew. But we didn't want to see. And we lost so much... You will understand when you come to Lotus Pier. When you see how many died... and it has never been the same as before. We only keep losing more things.
[ His sister married and living in another sect, his brother at the Burial Mounds and a public enemy. He had come here to escape all of that for a few months but this restless tension of a war to come is far too familiar. ]
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[ To be fair to Cheng, it sounds like an honest try to get to know neighboring countries and strengthen political ties. It's not the first time he's seen it, Jaskier is from Redania and their main profits come from trade and agriculture.
The bard gives him a surprised look that morphs into a pleased one at the embrace and leans into Cheng's touch Quiet days are rare and all the more special for it. ]
They seem to be all people can think about these days, sorry that you get sucked into out political messes. I think you said the right thing, you shouldn't have to be involved nor you can have a clear idea of what is going on when most of us don't even know that. [ The way Cheng is frowning while thinking about his own home issue makes Jaskier concern show in his face. He's not worried about traveling to a dangerous place, he does it on the regular, but for his friend's safety. ] Is it that bad?
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[ He looks down, scowling at his own feet. ] It's not important. It's ridiculous. The situation isn't even similar. We were taken by surprise. There were no years of tense waiting. That is. We should have known. All the signs were there. But we didn't want to see because the Wen were the greatest sect of all. Wen Ruohan was our Chief Cultivator, the leader of the cultivation world. In hindsight... [ He rubs a hand over his face. ] We knew. But we didn't want to see. And we lost so much... You will understand when you come to Lotus Pier. When you see how many died... and it has never been the same as before. We only keep losing more things.
[ His sister married and living in another sect, his brother at the Burial Mounds and a public enemy. He had come here to escape all of that for a few months but this restless tension of a war to come is far too familiar. ]