Haha, well I try to make myself available to the new arrivals as much as I can, yes. I know how difficult adjusting to life here can be, so I like to do my best to help people get settled.
As it so happens, yes, I have met Robin, but I didn't know she was also an acquaintance of your family. [She doesn't look much older than Inigo, but then again, Corrin isn't much older than her younger brother's own son, so she doesn't really get to talk.] Don't worry, you didn't come up while we were speaking, Robin was mostly interested in understanding the current situation here, with us, the villagers, and Vaeros.
I'll keep it to myself, you have my word. I'm...sorry, what it's worth. Bringing this complication to you and all. [It seems to be weighing on him, and Corrin didn't want that at all.]
Oh-- no! [ He says that so quickly. Like the word slips out of Inigo's mouth almost instinctively, so quick in his desire to not want her to blame herself for anything. ]
You don't have to be sorry at all! None of this is your fault. [ Even if it's a big thing, and kind of a heavy thing.. It's not like Corrin can help that this is just reality. ] If anything, I'm..
[ His voice momentarily trails off. It's definitely shyly, even if Inigo would deny that to hell and back if he had to. ]
I am glad to have met you here. Your presence is.. reassuring, and I am glad to know someone who has much more experience with this place than I do. Perhaps, if it is not too much to ask for, you could help Robin out a little bit? It seems like she has been through a lot before showing up here, and she could use some help to get the hang of this place.
Well, I'm glad to hear you think so. I'm glad I got to meet you too. For the first time, again.
Of course, Inigo. You don't need to worry about that. She was already someone I think I'd like to get to know better anyway. Can you tell me a bit about her? She struck me as very analytical, and compassionate.
And you know I'm still at your disposal as well, right? I'm not done helping you yet either, believe that.
[ Inigo lets out a breath of air - it's hard to tell if it's from amusement or fluster though. ]
I know, I know, Corrin. I'm pretty sure I couldn't get you to stop helping me even if I'd try.
[ See, this is exactly why he thinks she's too nice.. But he shakes his head, trying to not linger on it - especially when she asked him a question. ]
As for Robin.. You're right about her being very analytical. She was the tactician for the Shepherds back home-- that's the group I'm part of, we were trying to protect Ylisse. [ And the world, really, considering Grima wouldn't leave any part of it untouched.. ] So she's incredibly smart, though I sometimes feel like she could do with opening up a little bit more and sharing her problems with others.
[In a very bright tone of voice] Nope, you couldn't!
[It's a frustration she's heard Xander and more commonly Leo express; that Corrin's kindness may one day get the better of her. She knows they're not wrong, but she'd rather die kind than turn away from someone she could have helped and didn't. Kindness became her anchor in Nohr, the thing that helped keep her sane and her soul as intact as possible. It had worked...mostly.]
A tactician? We need to get her working with the defense force as soon as possible, then. We could really benefit from someone with her level of expertise. [And from what Inigo says about her, Robin would be a good counterbalance to Azula's...pragmatic style of leadership.]
[Yeah, Corrin picks up on that too. Oh, really Inigo? Her tone turns dry.] Well, it's a more common problem than you might think.
[ Look what just went several miles over Inigo's head. It's not even that he's feigning ignorance on purpose to try and avoid having to face this.. No, his tone sounds way too genuine for that.
He just truly is oblivious as to what she was trying to say there, despite Corrin's purposeful dry tone.
Besides, a moment later he's already moving on to address: ]
And-- well, knowing Robin, I imagine she might want to join in on that as soon as possible, wanting to help out. But we truly first have to let her rest! If everyone else isn't here, then I have to be the one to make sure she doesn't overwork herself.
[ Inigo knows it's what everyone else would want for Robin too. ]
[Oh, Inigo.] Certainly. Even I've been accused of it on occasion. I'm...trying to be better about it, though. Sometimes it's hard to see when it's you, you know? [Do you, Inigo. Do you know.]
Ah, I know the type well. Yes, it'll be important to keep her from overworking herself. Perhaps I can approach her about it next month, then. After she's had some time to rest. If she's half as good as you say though, Robin will be a real boon to our group.
[Inigo can watch Robin and Corrin can keep an eye on Inigo. He seems bad at following his own advice in some areas. Pot, kettle, you're Corrin.]
Who knows, maybe it's easier when you have good friends around?
[ He clearly does not know.
Sorry, Corrin. Your brother's retainer is a himbo. ]
If there is ever anything troubling you in this place, no matter what it is, you can tell me. You know I would never dare to judge someone as sweet as you, Corrin!
[Corrin giggles. He'll get there eventually.] That's been my experience.
[Corrin has come to accept her family has...odd tastes in retainers. Assassins, thieves, former urchins and people with no past, all working together under the Nohrian royal family. In a few occasions her siblings had even been former targets of their retainers. A himbo ain't no thing.]
I will, thank you Inigo. That's kind of you to say. And I'll be sure to give Robin my support as well. Any friend of yours is one of mine.
[ See, this is no surprise at all. Corrin responding so kindly and helpfully to his request? Exactly what Inigo expected, considering what the other has been like so far. ]
I guess this means we should keep an eye open to see if more people we know arrive, huh? With me and Robin showing up here so soon after each other, it means anything is possible.
[ Not that Inigo really wants any of his friends to get stuck here, but..
.. on the other hand, he misses them. And he misses his sister and his mother even more. ]
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Date: 2023-08-18 02:32 am (UTC)As it so happens, yes, I have met Robin, but I didn't know she was also an acquaintance of your family. [She doesn't look much older than Inigo, but then again, Corrin isn't much older than her younger brother's own son, so she doesn't really get to talk.] Don't worry, you didn't come up while we were speaking, Robin was mostly interested in understanding the current situation here, with us, the villagers, and Vaeros.
I'll keep it to myself, you have my word. I'm...sorry, what it's worth. Bringing this complication to you and all. [It seems to be weighing on him, and Corrin didn't want that at all.]
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Date: 2023-08-20 05:11 pm (UTC)You don't have to be sorry at all! None of this is your fault. [ Even if it's a big thing, and kind of a heavy thing.. It's not like Corrin can help that this is just reality. ] If anything, I'm..
[ His voice momentarily trails off. It's definitely shyly, even if Inigo would deny that to hell and back if he had to. ]
I am glad to have met you here. Your presence is.. reassuring, and I am glad to know someone who has much more experience with this place than I do. Perhaps, if it is not too much to ask for, you could help Robin out a little bit? It seems like she has been through a lot before showing up here, and she could use some help to get the hang of this place.
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Date: 2023-08-24 11:26 pm (UTC)Of course, Inigo. You don't need to worry about that. She was already someone I think I'd like to get to know better anyway. Can you tell me a bit about her? She struck me as very analytical, and compassionate.
And you know I'm still at your disposal as well, right? I'm not done helping you yet either, believe that.
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Date: 2023-08-27 05:19 pm (UTC)I know, I know, Corrin. I'm pretty sure I couldn't get you to stop helping me even if I'd try.
[ See, this is exactly why he thinks she's too nice.. But he shakes his head, trying to not linger on it - especially when she asked him a question. ]
As for Robin.. You're right about her being very analytical. She was the tactician for the Shepherds back home-- that's the group I'm part of, we were trying to protect Ylisse. [ And the world, really, considering Grima wouldn't leave any part of it untouched.. ] So she's incredibly smart, though I sometimes feel like she could do with opening up a little bit more and sharing her problems with others.
[ Pot, kettle, Inigo.
Pot, kettle!!! ]
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Date: 2023-08-29 05:18 pm (UTC)[It's a frustration she's heard Xander and more commonly Leo express; that Corrin's kindness may one day get the better of her. She knows they're not wrong, but she'd rather die kind than turn away from someone she could have helped and didn't. Kindness became her anchor in Nohr, the thing that helped keep her sane and her soul as intact as possible. It had worked...mostly.]
A tactician? We need to get her working with the defense force as soon as possible, then. We could really benefit from someone with her level of expertise. [And from what Inigo says about her, Robin would be a good counterbalance to Azula's...pragmatic style of leadership.]
[Yeah, Corrin picks up on that too. Oh, really Inigo? Her tone turns dry.] Well, it's a more common problem than you might think.
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Date: 2023-08-30 09:04 pm (UTC)[ Look what just went several miles over Inigo's head. It's not even that he's feigning ignorance on purpose to try and avoid having to face this.. No, his tone sounds way too genuine for that.
He just truly is oblivious as to what she was trying to say there, despite Corrin's purposeful dry tone.
Besides, a moment later he's already moving on to address: ]
And-- well, knowing Robin, I imagine she might want to join in on that as soon as possible, wanting to help out. But we truly first have to let her rest! If everyone else isn't here, then I have to be the one to make sure she doesn't overwork herself.
[ Inigo knows it's what everyone else would want for Robin too. ]
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Date: 2023-08-30 09:39 pm (UTC)Ah, I know the type well. Yes, it'll be important to keep her from overworking herself. Perhaps I can approach her about it next month, then. After she's had some time to rest. If she's half as good as you say though, Robin will be a real boon to our group.
[Inigo can watch Robin and Corrin can keep an eye on Inigo. He seems bad at following his own advice in some areas.
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Date: 2023-08-31 05:38 pm (UTC)[ He clearly does not know.
Sorry, Corrin. Your brother's retainer is a himbo. ]
If there is ever anything troubling you in this place, no matter what it is, you can tell me. You know I would never dare to judge someone as sweet as you, Corrin!
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Date: 2023-08-31 10:45 pm (UTC)[Corrin has come to accept her family has...odd tastes in retainers. Assassins, thieves, former urchins and people with no past, all working together under the Nohrian royal family. In a few occasions her siblings had even been former targets of their retainers. A himbo ain't no thing.]
I will, thank you Inigo. That's kind of you to say. And I'll be sure to give Robin my support as well. Any friend of yours is one of mine.
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Date: 2023-09-02 09:38 pm (UTC)I guess this means we should keep an eye open to see if more people we know arrive, huh? With me and Robin showing up here so soon after each other, it means anything is possible.
[ Not that Inigo really wants any of his friends to get stuck here, but..
.. on the other hand, he misses them. And he misses his sister and his mother even more. ]