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[ it's amazing how rayfa hasn't yelled at him in this thread yet. ]

I. . .

[ no, she can't do this while looking at nahyuta. she takes a seat beside him instead, and grabs a throw pillow to hold onto as she speaks. ]

I wish to know what to do when someone says they want to go on a date with you.

[Nahyuta looks at her for a long moment with an inscrutable expression. Which quickly turns to unease, and so he chooses his words with care.]

And is there someone who has asked such a thing of you?

[if it's jade or dist the rose (or both) he's gonna kill them]

[ fortunately, it's not either of her BESTIES. yeah, dist is her best friend now, too.

none of this is true. ]

Yes. It happened not too long after I contacted you.

If I may ask, who would that be?

[He's not giving her dating advice until he knows for sure!!]

Surely you have met Rion before?

[ she at least saw him at her party then! and nahyuta was there too. there was likely a chance that they talked. and gossiped. but mostly talked. ]

Ah, yes. [Nahyuta casts his mind back to meeting Rion. While he still doesn't know much about Rion, and he seemed very timid and anxious (especially for someone like Rayfa?!), he also had good manners, and spoke respectfully of her.

With that favourable first impression in mind, Nahyuta's expression brightens.]

He has spoken very highly of you, though I did not realise his affections extended this far. [And Nahyuta is indirectly admitting to gossiping again... whoops.] How do you feel about this?

That is my issue.

[ she squeezes the pillow tightly. if it could breathe, it would be choking right now. ]

I do not know what I should feel. I also do not know what response to give, which is why I told him to wait.

[Gently, Nahyuta moves to rest a hand on her back in what he hopes is a comforting gesture.]

Then you did the right thing, in telling him to wait. What is most important is that you search within yourself for your own feelings, and give him an answer only when you are ready.

[ she flinches like an angry and paranoid cat at the contact. don't touch her like that?!?!? ]

I— That is not what I wish to hear! You are supposed to tell me what to do!

[He thought it was good advice?! When she flinches, he withdraws his hand like he received an electric shock.]

But-- I cannot tell you what to do if you do not yet know your feelings! [He takes a breath and forces himself to give a calmer answer.]

If you decide you reciprocate his feelings and would like to date him, then you can accept his offer. If you do not reciprocate, you can politely decline, and hope he will be happy to continue your friendship.

[Is that... what she wanted to hear???]

[ when will nahyuta ever understand her!! why does she have to always say everything she thinks!!

]

Is he a good man? Is it proper to see someone who is not of the same social standing? What does one do on a "date"? How and when will I know how I feel? What do you think of this?

These are the questions you should be answering!

[She could use telepathy again if she really didn't want to say what she's thinking!!]

Oh... I see. [Those are a lot of questions to answer, but he'll try and handle each one of them in turn.]

I do not know him very well as of yet, but from my first impression, I would think he is a good person. [Unlike other people she chooses for company...] And yes, the Queen has the right to court whomever she chooses.

[Dhurke had been a lawyer, after all, and not even someone high ranking within the Khura'inist clergy. It was not an arrangement of politics or religion, but simply love.]

As for what one does on a date, has he suggested anything yet? A meal together one evening, perhaps, or a day spent in one another's company?

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I see. Then it seems I was worried for naught.

[ especially when nahyuta seems so chill about all this?! ]

He has suggested to visit a cafe, and then go to the park.

Were we in Khura'in, your duties and the weight of your station would undoubtedly make the situation more complex. But here, you are free to do as you will, so long as it does not impinge on your training.

[And in Nahyuta's opinion, this could be good for Rayfa in the meantime, simply getting to have have experiences an ordinary teenage girl should have.]

I think that sounds like an enjoyable day. What do you think?

[ rayfa nods in understanding. there's more she wants to ask, but she'll just save it for when they're in khura'in. at least it sounds like she has big bro's approval?! ]

Yes, I have no doubt that it will be a day well spent.

[Nahyuta smiles then, seeing that she seems to have calmed down a little.]

Then why not agree to spend the day with him? Perhaps it will give you the time you need to work out your feelings towards him.

[ now comes the most!!! important!! question!! ]

Must father be informed of this?

[ she doesn't mind, either way. she just doesn't know the protocol for these kinds of situations. ]

You do not have to tell him straight away if you are not ready. But, I think he would be very happy if you were to confide such a thing in him.

[Though do you really want a Lhurke Stalkmadhi meddling in your love life, Rayfa...]

I see. Then there are no strict rules regarding this, either.

[ good to know! but ah... She doesn't know about lhurke just yet?! ]

[For all they know he could be Lhurkeing in on this very conversation as they speak.]

No, but even if there were, Father has not been known for his strict adherence to rules.

[ that's something she didn't know! maybe she can learn more about dhurke from nahyuta?? ]

What else is he known for?

[It was a joke about him being a rebel leader more than anything, but since she seems to be taking this seriously...]

His Dragon's Glare. One look could render an untruthful witness to a quivering wreck on the stand.

[ rayfa takes everything seriously... why is she the way she is. ]

That is not an image I want to see!

Are you not proud to have a father who instils fear in those who tell lies?

[Nahyuta used to love those stories as a kid... he was such a Dhurke fanboy smh]

Perhaps you will even see the glare for yourself here, should Father ever become very angry. [If she hasn't already, anyway.]

[ rayfa did make dhurke angry once, and that was actually very terrifying. the glare wasn't present, but his booming voice sure was. and that memory plays again in her head when nahyuta mentions dhurke being angry. ]

I do not wish for him to be angry with me again!

[ again!! ]

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