[ Aro doesn't sound thrilled. Forces. Imagine that, imagine
being part of the armed forces of a completely different world. That's not
just uncomfortable for him; it seems wrong. Why should he, a stranger to
this whole world, be getting involved in any sort of armed conflict
relating to it? The idea of Scouting is more appealing – or, more
accurately, it's less unappealing – but still, the thought of it doesn't
delight him. He sighs. ]
I'll look into it. That's the most I'm going to promise for now. I can tell
the idea of going it alone really troubles you. I promise, I'll not take
any stupid risks.
[ Though he'll be the one defining what counts as a stupid risk.
There's every possibility his definition won't match anyone else's.
]
no subject
Yes, there it is.
[ Aro doesn't sound thrilled. Forces. Imagine that, imagine being part of the armed forces of a completely different world. That's not just uncomfortable for him; it seems wrong. Why should he, a stranger to this whole world, be getting involved in any sort of armed conflict relating to it? The idea of Scouting is more appealing – or, more accurately, it's less unappealing – but still, the thought of it doesn't delight him. He sighs. ]
I'll look into it. That's the most I'm going to promise for now. I can tell the idea of going it alone really troubles you. I promise, I'll not take any stupid risks.
[ Though he'll be the one defining what counts as a stupid risk. There's every possibility his definition won't match anyone else's. ]