[Perhaps that's true, that his hope was a lean thing in some ways. But his hopes-- their hopes-- were lofty, were for the justice of a wronged people, the resurrection of a subjugated nation. In light of that, what room could be afforded for a boy's silly dreams of romance with a prince?]
[Dreams that can still only become real when in a world far removed from their own.]
[But, for now, all is well enough, and Chip is likely waiting for the outcome of their mischief.]
I would like that very much, [How strange, the way his heart feels light at the prospect of spending time with him, as though he had not spent almost the entirety of the years between the Tragedy and their parting in the dungeons at His Highness' side, and as much time as possible after their reunion. But it is, of course, a change in context, being with him for company and enjoyment rather than as a servant.] Dimitri.
[They should go, then-- back to where Chip is waiting.]
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[Dreams that can still only become real when in a world far removed from their own.]
[But, for now, all is well enough, and Chip is likely waiting for the outcome of their mischief.]
I would like that very much, [How strange, the way his heart feels light at the prospect of spending time with him, as though he had not spent almost the entirety of the years between the Tragedy and their parting in the dungeons at His Highness' side, and as much time as possible after their reunion. But it is, of course, a change in context, being with him for company and enjoyment rather than as a servant.] Dimitri.
[They should go, then-- back to where Chip is waiting.]