[Concord sits back in the seat he chose, a lounger that he could stretch his arms out over the back of to rest. He watches Ali work, more attentive than at the meeting, if expression that of casual interest.
They had been bickering so long it almost felt... performative. Like they were expected to, in front of others. It wasn't fair to say that the King desired them to be at odds, but it did benefit him to have different viewpoints. If they got along perfectly, there would be less reason to speak up. It's conflicting as it is clever of their dear King. Concord understands the benefits of setting them up like that.
He tries to not sound combative to answer, tone subtly playful even, with a quirk of his head]
I do intend to. Does that mean I shall get a bonus from you, Ali?
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Date: 2022-12-22 04:26 am (UTC)They had been bickering so long it almost felt... performative. Like they were expected to, in front of others. It wasn't fair to say that the King desired them to be at odds, but it did benefit him to have different viewpoints. If they got along perfectly, there would be less reason to speak up. It's conflicting as it is clever of their dear King. Concord understands the benefits of setting them up like that.
He tries to not sound combative to answer, tone subtly playful even, with a quirk of his head]
I do intend to. Does that mean I shall get a bonus from you, Ali?