[Someday maybe she'll learn that the real truth is he's nicer to girls.
He makes a quiet noise at that, acknowledging, not exactly agreeing. A privilege, to... what, listen to his problems? She likely is being honest, but he can't imagine, even so. He has so many, it must be exhausting. Even listening to himself talk about it at times is absurd. His life must be so difficult, being a prince and having magic powers and the blessing of the gods. How has no one laughed at him yet?
He shifts a little, unsure how to respond with sincerity, and ultimately quips,]
no subject
He makes a quiet noise at that, acknowledging, not exactly agreeing. A privilege, to... what, listen to his problems? She likely is being honest, but he can't imagine, even so. He has so many, it must be exhausting. Even listening to himself talk about it at times is absurd. His life must be so difficult, being a prince and having magic powers and the blessing of the gods. How has no one laughed at him yet?
He shifts a little, unsure how to respond with sincerity, and ultimately quips,]
My heart's not back there, you know.