[ rondo is... also tense, but that's probably not surprising? he's taking all this information in the way he always does, letting himself react to it and then sucking it in, allowing himself the time to come to the correct conclusion - that if this is lyblac and galdera all over again, then at least he's prepared. even without the flame, he can still fight.
speaking of, however! when alfyn addresses him, he turns - his usually bright smile is uncharacteristically more serious at the mention of the name, because that bodes poorly. ]
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speaking of, however! when alfyn addresses him, he turns - his usually bright smile is uncharacteristically more serious at the mention of the name, because that bodes poorly. ]
...Yes, I did. You... were you familiar?
[ somehow??? ]