Anything worthwhile? Jaskier huffs, more amused than offended. I understand why but don't tell that to any kings or Queens you meet in my land if you ever visit again, they are too easily offended. I'm happy to know you no longer think that way, and that we got to met.
[ He's happy for a lot of things that involve Jiang Cheng, even if he can't always express them in a way that's not flirty or overwhelming. Destiny is a tricky thing, Jaskier knows it all too well, and he could have never predicted that he would find love in someone so different from him, someone from so far away. ]
I...ok, it's both? I sincerely want to learn more about your family because I want to get to know you even better. I also think that they should be remembered and honored in song after their sacrifice. But If you rather not be reminded of it, I'd stop asking and I would not compose anything. Don't feel obligated to agree just because I asked.
[ The last thing he wants is to make Cheng think that he needs to agree to something that upsets him just to please Jaskier. Far too many people have hurt the man int eh past, he doesn't want to cause him more pain. ]
I'll listen to anything you're willing to share when you're ready, and I won't pressure you about what you'd rather leave unsaid. I'd like to know why it was complicated before the war but you don't have to tell me now, or never, it's all good. Families have their secrets, god knows mine does too.
Oh please, as if I would tell! I did alright at your royal courts, didn't I? I didn't offend anyone... too much. I didn't start a single war! [ That's peak diplomacy, right? Whatever his diplomatic skills may be, that he has found his partner on the Continent has made this trip a success. ]
Write a song about them if you would like to. I know you will do it in a way that respects their memory. It will be good for their memory to be kept alive. [ It will hurt to be reminded, sure, but maybe this can help it become the old pain of an old injury rather than the gaping wound it still is years after his parents died. ]
Let's find a day when we both have nothing important to do, and we will talk about the past.
You did wonderfully. No one even unsheathed their swords, which is usually what happens during those kinds of meetings. Well I mean, I did pull out your sword in private but that was a much better end of the night than fighting.
[ It is kind of sad that yes, for Jaskier's homeland standards, that is peak diplomacy. His expression softens when Jiang Cheng gives him permission and Jaskier wishes he was there to talk to the man in person. ]
I promise it will be one of my best songs, darling. All right, that sounds good. I think I have bothered you enough today, you must be busy with your disciples. I'll see you later for dinner then? I was thinking about cooking you a dish form my homeland.
[ He's actually a pretty good cook, so Jiang Cheng doesn't have to worry about Jaskier burning the house down. ]
[ That sword pun is so very much Jaskier that Jiang Cheng gives a startled laugh as he reads it. He shakes his head, fondly amused, promising himself to get back at him for this tonight. ]
Then I'll see you at dinner. The kitchen is all yours. I look forward to a taste of your home.
[ He'll indeed be going back to hounding his disciples now, but with mood much improved. Maybe he will even be somewhat easy on them. ]
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[ He's happy for a lot of things that involve Jiang Cheng, even if he can't always express them in a way that's not flirty or overwhelming. Destiny is a tricky thing, Jaskier knows it all too well, and he could have never predicted that he would find love in someone so different from him, someone from so far away. ]
I...ok, it's both? I sincerely want to learn more about your family because I want to get to know you even better. I also think that they should be remembered and honored in song after their sacrifice. But If you rather not be reminded of it, I'd stop asking and I would not compose anything. Don't feel obligated to agree just because I asked.
[ The last thing he wants is to make Cheng think that he needs to agree to something that upsets him just to please Jaskier. Far too many people have hurt the man int eh past, he doesn't want to cause him more pain. ]
I'll listen to anything you're willing to share when you're ready, and I won't pressure you about what you'd rather leave unsaid. I'd like to know why it was complicated before the war but you don't have to tell me now, or never, it's all good. Families have their secrets, god knows mine does too.
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Write a song about them if you would like to. I know you will do it in a way that respects their memory. It will be good for their memory to be kept alive. [ It will hurt to be reminded, sure, but maybe this can help it become the old pain of an old injury rather than the gaping wound it still is years after his parents died. ]
Let's find a day when we both have nothing important to do, and we will talk about the past.
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[ It is kind of sad that yes, for Jaskier's homeland standards, that is peak diplomacy. His expression softens when Jiang Cheng gives him permission and Jaskier wishes he was there to talk to the man in person. ]
I promise it will be one of my best songs, darling. All right, that sounds good. I think I have bothered you enough today, you must be busy with your disciples. I'll see you later for dinner then? I was thinking about cooking you a dish form my homeland.
[ He's actually a pretty good cook, so Jiang Cheng doesn't have to worry about Jaskier burning the house down. ]
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Then I'll see you at dinner. The kitchen is all yours. I look forward to a taste of your home.
[ He'll indeed be going back to hounding his disciples now, but with mood much improved. Maybe he will even be somewhat easy on them. ]
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See you then, Jiang Cheng. You won't be disappointed.
[ Have fun, love, and don't scare them too much ♥ (only the right amount!) ]