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You better not, uncle. I'm expecting everything I've seen so far to come out better than ever in the big game! [ Game, what big game, but Roland should get what he means. But he does hope that things go well, in whatever manner they have to go first to get the votes rolling. The guy seemed to have more than a good head on him, and he didn't rub him a single wrong way. And that was good enough for Tidus. ]
If there's anything I can do to help, lemme know, okay? If you wanna meet some people or--whatever. You should know this better than me. And even if you don't get in, we can do stuff outside all that. Me and another passenger's putting together supplies for missions, and I wanna buy stuff for the train too, once I think of anything.
[ Tidus didn't have anything he wanted to buy personally for himself anyway. He didn't have much in the way of personal. How could he? When the SCA always on his wrist was the only thing keeping him around, and his home was about as 'real' as he was. ]
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Heh. I know how my world processes votes, but we'll see how the Voidtrecker council does their's. But I will ask for help if it comes to that, thank you. [ The cups are removed from their stack and piled neatly next to each other in the common area for clean utensils. ]
That's true. We can indeed, 'do stuff' outside of a council. [ Roland's smile is reminiscent of all the times he's watched Evan stake his claim for independence; when his king, as young as he is, dons his cape and crown and commands a room, asks them to listen, asks them to put their trust in him to do what's right for the people. ] You're...very generous, aren't you? First that book, and now, you want to buy things for others on the train. I've never seen anyone else want to do that before. At least, no one I've spoken to.
[ Tidus was nominating him, right? Roland's pretty sure now, with almost no hesitation or doubt, that despite that, the President's vote was going to this young man. They could end up just voting for each other, but still. Something about it feels right. ]
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[ He says the last part with a dismissive wave of his hand, knowing how that sounds--getting mad at a train--but not about to actually care about using any other descriptor. ]
I don't know what to get for on the train though. Unless I can buy something that lets you hop from one side of the train to the other!
[ Man, he would love something like that. The train is too long! But with that said, he slides the unused and now useless washer trays under the sink counter over where they had first been loaded up, out of the way. ]
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Regardless, he is perpetually impressed. Tidus has ideas that, once refined, could really go a long way. He tries not to show it, but the extroverted teen really was growing on him. He takes his very first rag, the one he had rinsed and left to drip dry, and washes it one more time before he cleans up the counters where they worked to clean up the dishes. ]
Most people save up points to get something nice for themselves. You don't want anything? Weren't you making a list of how much things cost when we met? [ He glances at him from the corner of his eye. ] Though if you really want to be selfless, then start up a community survey. Ask what's needed by sleeper cabin, or by team, for example.
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But he resumes, moving away from Roland but making up for it by raising his voice. ]
I'll ask around first, see if anyone's already done anything like that. Or use the SCAs--that's easier. [ Not as efficient as trying to make sure you catch everyone in their room, but also, who wants to do that? ]
All I want right now is to see more worlds. You know, like photos. So I might grab a few books or ask if anyone wants some of where they're from. I already ordered one on the last place we went.
[ And that he shares with some giddy of a guy waiting for his parcel to come in the mail. Come oonnn, show him photos of land! Of the sea! ]
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As Tidus moves away, and he finishes up the first counter moving on to the one closest to the dishwasher, Roland responds softer, but not enough that the other man wouldn't be able to hear him from the distance. ]
You...you can do that? Because I think you'd really like Evan's kingdom. [ He smiles wider now, yes he can picture it clearly. That kind of energy...Roland would have recruited him to be a citizen without a doubt. ] You'd really like it in Evermore, Tidus. I'd love to show you, when I get the chance.
[ The pride in him swells to a fevered pitch. He will not brag about many things by nature, but this was the exception. ]
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But Tidus is careful, slowing how he puts away the cutlery into their trays, to the point of stopping altogether while Roland speaks. Not because of how his voice changes or because it's softer, but because forks and knives are noisy no matter how you set them down.
He grabs a handful anyway, picking out the spoons away from the forks and knives, turning his head back in Roland's direction. ]
Then if you're fine with it, I'll try and get a book! Some of my friends, they didn't want to see their homes. Don't blame them -- I get it. It's not easy for everyone being this far away. I don't want to make them feel bad.
[ Even if he wants to see their worlds the most, it's not worth tearing them up over it. ]
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Oh no you don't. Why don't we race to see who gets the most points for it, instead? [ Roland only challenges Tidus because he does feel like it's his responsibility to earn these things too...And he seems like the kind of person who responds well to a challenge anyhow. ]
I'm more than fine with it. [ Because I miss them. ] It'll help me...not to forget. [ He was already afraid of forgetting his son when he was in Evermore. What more now? One world, one dimension after the other? ]
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How about this: I buy the book, and you buy one for someone else later. Remember? I'm Mister 200 Points -- [ well, less than a hundred now, but ] -- I've already got you beat. And if you share that book in the library sometimes, let me see it? I'm getting something out of it too. I want to see new worlds. You can tell me all about it!
[ There is some enthusiasm in that, as if he really needs to encourage Roland to let him when he already knows enough words to give it a go without the guy's blessing (maybe, anyway). And Tidus isn't above being sneaky for an act like this, obviously.
...but look, it's a compromise. A way to not make Roland feel guilty, if he's doing something in return later. Right? ]
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And hey, don't count me out just because you got a head start on points. [ Roland smirks, arms against his chest. ] I happen to enjoy the challenge of catching up to someone who's leagues away from me. Feeling scared an old man like me might get more points than a youngin' like you? [ He's just as competitive! And playing around like this is pretty fun! He may have given him an elixir for the sign languages book, but he's not done repaying those favors. ]
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Alright then! Before platform day, count your points. Whoever gets the most points this month beats the other! You think you can keep up? Huh, old man?
[ That's right, he's brought out the Old Man, and there might as well be fire burning with that competitive passion. Time for Roland to put his points where his mouth is! Even if neither of them know how they're graded for points, that just means they've got to do everything possible. Everything. ]
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[ This is a win-win situation. Roland has rationalized that even if he lost to Tidus, one: he would still end up with more points than his first platform day; two: Tidus would get enough points to maybe buy himself something nice apart from buying other people favors; and three; whatever Tidus was willing to do on the train would benefit everyone else, in his rush to one-up Roland.
Got you.
Roland slowly walks over to Tidus, dish cloth against his shoulder, grin as wide as it can be. He then claps him twice on the shoulder, before leaning close, as if sharing a conspiracy. ]
Looks like someone's gonna need to mop some floors.
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Bah-- [ But for the immediate second after that smug remark, Tidus is lost for words. Until he isn't, all that hot passion really now hot: ]
Then I'll leave the bathrooms to you!
[ Hah! And with that, Tidus is going to get started on the baking trays that have been soaking in the sink. You've started it now, Roland. The competition is on. ]
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He follows his movement shortly after, stacking up the final batch of plates that they temporarily left behind when the conversation reached its peak. ]
Thanks. Happy to be on bathroom duty. [ A beat. ] I'll be sure to clean them all multiple times in one day. [ With the implication being: you're definitely on, son. They may not know how points work on the train, but surely it's got something to do with diligent chore-duty, right? Roland raises his eyebrows twice till they reach his hairline, happily playing along with Tidus' rising spirit. ]