[ Viktor let Jayce know this was happening and he was looking forward to it. Getting answers or at least hearing about different opinions in this space is important to him, and he's always been the social butterfly, eager to meet new people and learn from them. Sam's Horizon is interesting and very homey, he likes that, and when the man starts to speak Jayce gives it his full attention. He speaks clearly and well, with confidence and compassion, and he wonders if this is what it is like to be on the other side of a rousing inspirational speech. Jayce has done that before so he claps toward the end of the speech when he thinks everyone should. That doesn't seem to be a group opinion though, but he does it anyway.
He knows the way Sam's shoulder relax, how tired he seems toward the end, it reminds him of his own experience being in the public eye. Jayce blinks when he disappears briefly but doesn't waste time after the Q&A ends, approaching Sam directly with bright gold-brown eyes and a warm smile. He's dressed in the Horizon in his Council uniform, red, gold, white, and very formal compared to most people.]
Thank you for putting this together, Mr. Wilson. I'm Jayce Talis, you may have met my partner Viktor.
[ Jayce was standing next to said partner during the speech. ]
I appreciate what you said, I've been concerned since I arrived that people would feel obligated to sign up for sides, and the consequences that could lead to. I left the barracks as quickly as I could.
[ Although at the time that was more his desperation to get back home, so he left when he realized they couldn't and wouldn't help him get to his goal. Ever since reuniting with Viktor he's calmed on that front, but as a professional worrier, he's been watching everything unravel with concern. It's not difficult to leap to the dangers of getting the Summoned involved in a war. Their skills and knowledge are on a class of their own, from what he's seen. ]
I'd be happy to help in any way I can. I'm a scientist, inventor, and engineer like Viktor. I'm also a blacksmith. At home, I'm a politician, but I'm taking a pause from that.
[ The thing is, Jayce is a good politician, he'd probably be a great one some day if he had been brought in at a differet time. If his reign wasn't entirely about Jinx, Silco, and the conflict inherited from generations of trauma. But he doesn't feel confident that being one here is the right thing to do. This isn't his world, he doesn't have a right to mess with its structure. He's sticking to that mindset. (For now.)]
Although it gives me a natural appreciation for great inspirational speeches.
[ He smiles wider at that, able to joke about his own enthusiasm with applause. It is what it is. ]
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He knows the way Sam's shoulder relax, how tired he seems toward the end, it reminds him of his own experience being in the public eye. Jayce blinks when he disappears briefly but doesn't waste time after the Q&A ends, approaching Sam directly with bright gold-brown eyes and a warm smile. He's dressed in the Horizon in his Council uniform, red, gold, white, and very formal compared to most people.]
Thank you for putting this together, Mr. Wilson. I'm Jayce Talis, you may have met my partner Viktor.
[ Jayce was standing next to said partner during the speech. ]
I appreciate what you said, I've been concerned since I arrived that people would feel obligated to sign up for sides, and the consequences that could lead to. I left the barracks as quickly as I could.
[ Although at the time that was more his desperation to get back home, so he left when he realized they couldn't and wouldn't help him get to his goal. Ever since reuniting with Viktor he's calmed on that front, but as a professional worrier, he's been watching everything unravel with concern. It's not difficult to leap to the dangers of getting the Summoned involved in a war. Their skills and knowledge are on a class of their own, from what he's seen. ]
I'd be happy to help in any way I can. I'm a scientist, inventor, and engineer like Viktor. I'm also a blacksmith. At home, I'm a politician, but I'm taking a pause from that.
[ The thing is, Jayce is a good politician, he'd probably be a great one some day if he had been brought in at a differet time. If his reign wasn't entirely about Jinx, Silco, and the conflict inherited from generations of trauma. But he doesn't feel confident that being one here is the right thing to do. This isn't his world, he doesn't have a right to mess with its structure. He's sticking to that mindset. (For now.)]
Although it gives me a natural appreciation for great inspirational speeches.
[ He smiles wider at that, able to joke about his own enthusiasm with applause. It is what it is. ]