[Inside, Jin Guangyao might be cursing himself for overdoing things in his desperation -- things he hadn't figured he'd have to deal with at some later date, like taking Jin Ling hostage, which certainly made this more... awkward.
He looks down at the ground, seemingly unsure what to say and ashamed, for a moment or two. No, of course nobody believes him any more, except perhaps Xichen -- and even that relationship is on unstable ground, depending on the day. If his actual feelings are more frustration, well, that doesn't show.]
There were a lot of things that happened, and I do regret them. I paid for what happened. Perhaps not enough, [he says especially softly on that, in 'consideration' for Jin Ling's feelings.] and I can see many of them trouble you still.
But all I can say is, we should take it as a sign from the heavens that I've been given a second chance here. I'd like for things to be better, for there to be fewer mistakes in this new life. I hope you can come to see that in time.
[More like a curse from the heavens, that he'd be a snake, but he has to work with what's got.]
[ there are a lot of things he's gone through because of all of this, and it's a tough pill to swallow, to learn that your entire life could have been different if not for the actions and intentions of one man who you really respected.
he's not sure what to believe anymore. he wants to believe his uncle, so badly. he's really loved him, still does, but it's tainted and he doesn't know what to do about it. he's rubbing furiously at his eyes before he looks up again, face set in not quite a scowl, but a stubborn expression stemming from an emotion he can't quite place right now. ]
A second chance.
[ it's not a question, not a statement either. he just parrots the words. ]
[ he sets his mouth in a thin line, and looks down at the hand offered to him. it feels like an eternity where he doesn't move, but eventually he reaches out to take his hand, though carefully.
he looks up at his uncle at length, expression a little stony, brave put-on and refusing to cry because it won't help anything at all. ]
Of course. [Jin Guangyao acknowledges with a slight dip of his head as he clasps Jin Ling's furry hand and helps him back up.]
You know, if you don't wish to venture out on a hunt tonight, I know of a very good place to run about and allow yourself to feel better. Though it seems incredible to say, there are dragons there as well, friendly to all. Would you like to visit instead, perhaps?
[Surely Hiccup won't mind a visitor or two around the forge, as long as there's no trouble.]
[ he still isn't used to his hands growing fur, the claws being uncomfortable and strange as well. he can't draw his bow string like this, or hold items as well as he used to. he's cut himself accidentally on the sharpness of his claws already, though at least that's the least of his concerns.
he looks up with a small frown, caught between surprise and incredulity. ]
Dragons...?
[ he'd like to, and his ears betray is excitement at the prospect of seeing dragons!! but he's also unsure still, his instinctual emotional reaction is wariness. is his safe? of course it's safe, it's Xiaoshu, but also it's not safe because it's Xiahoshu, but he said he wanted start over and do better. a second chance...
he looks down at his hand still clasped in his uncle's and then he just nods once, after a short moment. ]
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-> Jin Ling
[Inside, Jin Guangyao might be cursing himself for overdoing things in his desperation -- things he hadn't figured he'd have to deal with at some later date, like taking Jin Ling hostage, which certainly made this more... awkward.
He looks down at the ground, seemingly unsure what to say and ashamed, for a moment or two. No, of course nobody believes him any more, except perhaps Xichen -- and even that relationship is on unstable ground, depending on the day. If his actual feelings are more frustration, well, that doesn't show.]
There were a lot of things that happened, and I do regret them. I paid for what happened. Perhaps not enough, [he says especially softly on that, in 'consideration' for Jin Ling's feelings.] and I can see many of them trouble you still.
But all I can say is, we should take it as a sign from the heavens that I've been given a second chance here. I'd like for things to be better, for there to be fewer mistakes in this new life. I hope you can come to see that in time.
[More like a curse from the heavens, that he'd be a snake, but he has to work with what's got.]
Re: -> Jin Ling
[ there are a lot of things he's gone through because of all of this, and it's a tough pill to swallow, to learn that your entire life could have been different if not for the actions and intentions of one man who you really respected.
he's not sure what to believe anymore. he wants to believe his uncle, so badly. he's really loved him, still does, but it's tainted and he doesn't know what to do about it. he's rubbing furiously at his eyes before he looks up again, face set in not quite a scowl, but a stubborn expression stemming from an emotion he can't quite place right now. ]
A second chance.
[ it's not a question, not a statement either. he just parrots the words. ]
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[He offers his hand, standing back up again, still with that mildly ashamed look to him.]
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he looks up at his uncle at length, expression a little stony, brave put-on and refusing to cry because it won't help anything at all. ]
Doesn't that depend on you?
[ trusting him or giving him chances. ]
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You know, if you don't wish to venture out on a hunt tonight, I know of a very good place to run about and allow yourself to feel better. Though it seems incredible to say, there are dragons there as well, friendly to all. Would you like to visit instead, perhaps?
[Surely Hiccup won't mind a visitor or two around the forge, as long as there's no trouble.]
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he looks up with a small frown, caught between surprise and incredulity. ]
Dragons...?
[ he'd like to, and his ears betray is excitement at the prospect of seeing dragons!! but he's also unsure still, his instinctual emotional reaction is wariness. is his safe? of course it's safe, it's Xiaoshu, but also it's not safe because it's Xiahoshu, but he said he wanted start over and do better. a second chance...
he looks down at his hand still clasped in his uncle's and then he just nods once, after a short moment. ]
Okay.