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[pyramidsmash]

[This small livestream starts with one cosmo sphinx kitten looking at the camera. It seems his owner has left his device unattended nearby, which is a cause for trouble. Who knew cosmic glowing paws could activate devices...? Anyway, once the kitten gets very bored (which is fairly soon) he drops the device on the floor. It angles enough to show Ozymandias in front of the mirror.

What is he doing? Admiring his face? Admiring how he's dressed? Anything is possible when you're a egoistic pharaoh.]

I permit- No. That's not it. [He's talking to himself. That is also not very surprising. Who doesn't talk to themselves.]

I would not be opposed... Ah, that also doesn't work.

[He looks troubled, but then hesitently.]

I would... I would like to hold your hand. Or is it. I want to hold your hand? I wish to?

[It seems the Pharaoh has trouble deciding how to phrase himself.

The kitten comes back to the screen and starts smacking the device again, eventually ending the livestream mode and the video gets posted automatically without Ozymandias being aware of it.]

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[pyramidsmash]

[By the time he replies to the video, he's aware of this mishap. So Edmond gets a quick nod in both greeting and confirmation.]

I still find it difficult to adjust to being "normal", so I have decided to practice from time to time. It's not easy, changing what you're used to.

[sapphireknight]

[Edmond hums softly.]

It isn't, but the fact you endeavour to make the effort speaks to your character. I am a member of the nobility myself, where I come from, and have always tried to treat all as my equals. If it would please you, I can offer some instruction.

[pyramidsmash]

[Ozymandias thinks about this for a moment. Having someone to instruct him would probably work better than talking to a mirror, admittedly.]

That would actually be excellent. I would like to accept your offer.

[sapphireknight]

[Edmond's thoughts exactly. While he can't claim proficiency in several areas where servants have always done the work for him (cooking, first aid, and those kinds of things) he has always taken care to keep himself from becoming haughty towards the common folk.

Much of the aristocracy of the kingdom has long since lost touch with the very people they rely on to take care of their homes, property, and often themselves.]

Agreed, then. Shall we meet in person to discuss your requirements?

[pyramidsmash]

That I can do. Would you be open to having lunch over our discussion? There is a good restaurant in Solarpeak I can recommend.

[sapphireknight]

There's really no need to make such an effort for a little instruction, but if it would make you more comfortable then I can agree.

[pyramidsmash]

Nonsense, I feel like introductions and greetings are important to be had over a meal. So we should definitely do so. I will send you the address of the place I meant.

[sapphireknight]

[Please excuse the way he lets out a little sigh at that.]

Very well.

[Looks like he's about to be busy.]

[pyramidsmash]

I will see you there, then.

[Either to be continue here or handwaved, either works for me. ]