Mm, yes, I do recall that being the main... "selling point," as I had been told. [ the smile is still intact, but it shifts, just a little, to a pleasant knife's edge that says exactly what he thinks about that particular phrasing from the negotiating party. it does relax again afterwards, at least. ] But I had been more interested in what your thoughts were for this particular arrangement proposal, to be quite honest. You were rather quiet during the discussion.
[ head tilting, jing yuan regards caelus thoughtfully. interested. he's no fool - whatever is happening here, surely there's more beneath the surface, whether it's in caelus himself or if it's further behind the scenes than what even this omega realizes. ]
While I certainly can't lie and say I'm not intrigued, as that is curious... should you be in this situation unwillingly, different arrangements can be made to ensure your safety, and to keep such a thing from happening again. [ the offer is given calmly, low voice even and genuine, but not a rejection by any means. ] However, should you be a willing participant in this, you'll be well taken care of during your stay aboard the Luofu.
[ caelus is a decent listener, a skill he honed in preparation for becoming a decent speaker. he allows jing yuan to speak his full piece, even when pauses are peppered throughout the general's speech, offering caelus ample space to interject. no, he's polite, giving the false impression of a mild-manner when he's closer to overstimulated than calm.
it's a good thing that jing yuan caught how little caelus spoke in the presence of the others. it means the general was paying attention to his future mate and not only the terms by which he'd have access to him. he's been nothing less than a perfect gentleman.
caelus wouldn't even have to admit he's a beta in order to escape this ordeal. jing yuan wants a willing partner with a mind of their own. all caelus would need to do is say he doesn't want the other man and he'd be safe and...
and alone. on the luofu, but no longer of true concern to jing yuan. the general would return to his search for an omega that could handle him and caelus would spend a lifetime watching his back for the stellaron hunters there to retrieve their asset. ]
I'm here because I want to be. If I hated the idea of it, like if you were a jerk or this place was too dreary, I would say something about it. Right now, it's closer to 'to good to be true.'
[ laughter rumbles quietly from his chest, his expression softening further and visible eye creasing with clear amusement at caelus' response. he thinks, maybe, that they will at the very least get along well enough, which his good to know. even better is that caelus does not seem to be answering from a place of duress, so that concern is eased away as he raises his hand up to cover his heart.
playful sincerity, an easy friendliness despite his prestige and position and responsibilities. it's easy to think that perhaps he's completely unconcerned with everything, sleepy and comfortable, at ease. ]
Ohh, I'm sure there are many that I've met who would call me worse than a jerk. Perhaps it's best to keep you from meeting them to save my own dignity.
[ but, jokes aside, he hums - considering, focusing on caelus' face instead of letting his gaze roam. at least, right now. talking things out comes first, as he hopes to soothe any worries or nerves caelus might have. ]
I'd certainly say that the Xianzhou Alliance is far from dreary. The Luofu itself boasts many places to go, sights to see, events to attend... quite the list, that we would be here all day, even with the troubles that we face. Even when I am preoccupied with my duties, you would be given the opportunity to roam most places at your leisure, with or without a guide or company.
However, we do have a multitude of troubles that we face. Some areas of the Luofu are dangerous due to the Mara-Struck, and we are not completely crime free as a society, so even the everyday resident or visitor can cause problems. But the reason you're here - I hope that you were informed of the afflictions that alphas and omegas have been suffering since the Ambrosial Arbor's blooming?
[ it's true. at the mere mention, caelus wants to meet anyone that would call the man before him a 'jerk' or even less than a perfect gentleman. that would be a fun conversation to navigate, potentially illuminating when caelus only knows jing yuan as warm and considerate. this thought bleeds into another: he'd like to see what jing yuan looks like when he's lost his temper.
caelus knows his expression will be under observation. prepared, he smiles and holds jing yuan's gaze, nice and steady. ]
I know something about the Mara-Struck. I can fight, so you don't have to worry about that.
[ it's not a true answer to the question at hand, but it feels worth deviating to say. because otherwise jing yuan might assume he's dainty, fragile, in need of protection.
back to the matter of the ambrosial arbor. ]
I've heard some of it. It's upsetting your cycles and stuff like that. The more powerful the person, the more troublesome that has to be.
[ that's why jing yuan can't go on without a mate, is it not? no tiptoeing required. ]
And I'm here since it's been a real hassle for you personally.
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[ head tilting, jing yuan regards caelus thoughtfully. interested. he's no fool - whatever is happening here, surely there's more beneath the surface, whether it's in caelus himself or if it's further behind the scenes than what even this omega realizes. ]
While I certainly can't lie and say I'm not intrigued, as that is curious... should you be in this situation unwillingly, different arrangements can be made to ensure your safety, and to keep such a thing from happening again. [ the offer is given calmly, low voice even and genuine, but not a rejection by any means. ] However, should you be a willing participant in this, you'll be well taken care of during your stay aboard the Luofu.
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it's a good thing that jing yuan caught how little caelus spoke in the presence of the others. it means the general was paying attention to his future mate and not only the terms by which he'd have access to him. he's been nothing less than a perfect gentleman.
caelus wouldn't even have to admit he's a beta in order to escape this ordeal. jing yuan wants a willing partner with a mind of their own. all caelus would need to do is say he doesn't want the other man and he'd be safe and...
and alone. on the luofu, but no longer of true concern to jing yuan. the general would return to his search for an omega that could handle him and caelus would spend a lifetime watching his back for the stellaron hunters there to retrieve their asset. ]
I'm here because I want to be. If I hated the idea of it, like if you were a jerk or this place was too dreary, I would say something about it. Right now, it's closer to 'to good to be true.'
[ it is, but only one of them knows that.]
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playful sincerity, an easy friendliness despite his prestige and position and responsibilities. it's easy to think that perhaps he's completely unconcerned with everything, sleepy and comfortable, at ease. ]
Ohh, I'm sure there are many that I've met who would call me worse than a jerk. Perhaps it's best to keep you from meeting them to save my own dignity.
[ but, jokes aside, he hums - considering, focusing on caelus' face instead of letting his gaze roam. at least, right now. talking things out comes first, as he hopes to soothe any worries or nerves caelus might have. ]
I'd certainly say that the Xianzhou Alliance is far from dreary. The Luofu itself boasts many places to go, sights to see, events to attend... quite the list, that we would be here all day, even with the troubles that we face. Even when I am preoccupied with my duties, you would be given the opportunity to roam most places at your leisure, with or without a guide or company.
However, we do have a multitude of troubles that we face. Some areas of the Luofu are dangerous due to the Mara-Struck, and we are not completely crime free as a society, so even the everyday resident or visitor can cause problems. But the reason you're here - I hope that you were informed of the afflictions that alphas and omegas have been suffering since the Ambrosial Arbor's blooming?
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caelus knows his expression will be under observation. prepared, he smiles and holds jing yuan's gaze, nice and steady. ]
I know something about the Mara-Struck. I can fight, so you don't have to worry about that.
[ it's not a true answer to the question at hand, but it feels worth deviating to say. because otherwise jing yuan might assume he's dainty, fragile, in need of protection.
back to the matter of the ambrosial arbor. ]
I've heard some of it. It's upsetting your cycles and stuff like that. The more powerful the person, the more troublesome that has to be.
[ that's why jing yuan can't go on without a mate, is it not? no tiptoeing required. ]
And I'm here since it's been a real hassle for you personally.