[ His answering hum follows the tune of an “is that so?” - interested and a little speculative. ]
That’s a good one! This isn’t really my forte, but I’ll give it my best shot.
[ He conspicuously clears his throat, and, when he next speaks, he affects a detached and regal tone - and a posh accent reminiscent of a country Bigby could likely name, but Phainon couldn’t if it weren’t for all the reading he’s been doing here. ]
As the intentions of the individual be as shining thread, together the wishes of the many can, in the right hands, be interwoven into a grand tapestry.
[ …Only a few here would recognize Aglaea, but the imitation isn’t half bad! ]
Just so! But I've put you at a disadvantage. Lady Goldweaver is not a guest at the resort.
[ Given that she's been teacher, mentor, leader, and... kind of a motherly figure if you squint, he isn't conflicted about her absence from these gilded halls in the slightest.
She deserves her rest, but not her fate. ]
She was a stalwart and shrewd leader where I'm from, and not a day passes without a thought of her valuable guidance.
I dare you to report to Mating Season alone and accept the first match recommended to you.
[ Phainon adds, hastily, ] The activity need not be accepted. Only the match.
[ They can talk about the nonexistent weather or the current flavor of coffee at that popular kiosk in the lobby for all Phainon cares - he isn't about to bully someone into exchanging cards with a stranger. ]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
That’s a good one! This isn’t really my forte, but I’ll give it my best shot.
[ He conspicuously clears his throat, and, when he next speaks, he affects a detached and regal tone - and a posh accent reminiscent of a country Bigby could likely name, but Phainon couldn’t if it weren’t for all the reading he’s been doing here. ]
As the intentions of the individual be as shining thread, together the wishes of the many can, in the right hands, be interwoven into a grand tapestry.
[ …Only a few here would recognize Aglaea, but the imitation isn’t half bad! ]
no subject
[ Definitely not anyone he knows, but it does paint a decent picture in his mind. ]
Can't say I've run into whoever that is. Bit of a regal type?
no subject
[ Given that she's been teacher, mentor, leader, and... kind of a motherly figure if you squint, he isn't conflicted about her absence from these gilded halls in the slightest.
She deserves her rest, but not her fate. ]
She was a stalwart and shrewd leader where I'm from, and not a day passes without a thought of her valuable guidance.
--Well! Your turn again. Truth or dare?
no subject
... Let's go dare this time.
no subject
[ Phainon adds, hastily, ] The activity need not be accepted. Only the match.
[ They can talk about the nonexistent weather or the current flavor of coffee at that popular kiosk in the lobby for all Phainon cares - he isn't about to bully someone into exchanging cards with a stranger. ]