Oh, I wouldn't dare insult your intelligence, Counselor Laughlin. But if the King is wise - which I know he is - then he'd heed your opinions rather than mere reports.
And? What have you found of my worthiness thus far? It's good to know where I stand. Not for the Princess, but because I'd like to know.
No skills - that's a bit of a stretch. I'm told you were trained as well as any other strapping young man in this kingdom. Not extensively, but enough to surely have a go-around. I'd never dream of making it an unfair competition - more like satisfying an idle curiosity.
Of course not. I'm here to serve the King, like any other citizen.
Cherries. A fine alternative to the apples - sweeter, if I recall. Can you do the trick? I knew a man once - could tie the stem with his tongue.
Another time. Might be just around the corner.
[as if hawk isn't going to make it his sole mission to obtain these things in as little time as possible. even if he needs to ask it of smith himself.]
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And? What have you found of my worthiness thus far? It's good to know where I stand. Not for the Princess, but because I'd like to know.
No skills - that's a bit of a stretch. I'm told you were trained as well as any other strapping young man in this kingdom. Not extensively, but enough to surely have a go-around. I'd never dream of making it an unfair competition - more like satisfying an idle curiosity.
Of course not. I'm here to serve the King, like any other citizen.
Cherries. A fine alternative to the apples - sweeter, if I recall. Can you do the trick? I knew a man once - could tie the stem with his tongue.
Another time. Might be just around the corner.
[as if hawk isn't going to make it his sole mission to obtain these things in as little time as possible. even if he needs to ask it of smith himself.]