[Sure... yes, it's fine. It's fine enough for Zekarion's purposes, anyway, as long as he stays in the royal's good graces...
The question apparently comes as unexpected, if his curious expression before his brow furrows mildly is any indication. When was the last time anybody asked him about his "friends," he wonders.]
I don't know that I'd go as far as to say that, [he finally decides on, after a couple moments of silence.] I've met a number of people who are friendly, and others I'd call acquaintances... [He hums briefly in thought.] I suppose it's not a word I use easily. Perhaps one or two?
[Please oh please don't ask him how many friends he has at home. He counts those at zero (which is mostly true), and he doesn't feel like lying about it.]
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The question apparently comes as unexpected, if his curious expression before his brow furrows mildly is any indication. When was the last time anybody asked him about his "friends," he wonders.]
I don't know that I'd go as far as to say that, [he finally decides on, after a couple moments of silence.] I've met a number of people who are friendly, and others I'd call acquaintances... [He hums briefly in thought.] I suppose it's not a word I use easily. Perhaps one or two?
[Please oh please don't ask him how many friends he has at home. He counts those at zero (which is mostly true), and he doesn't feel like lying about it.]