Will-kun. I'm gonna teach you something very, very important.
[ another king lesson...?
she'll rest her cheek against the back of his hand, smiling sweetly. ]
Always assume you can do something. You can't show weakness or hesitation, no matter how justified -- they won't question you as long as you strike first that way. [ this is actually useful. the follow up, not so much. ] So, we'll assume a higher end piece... and if we can't afford it, I'll say that it isn't something I'm totally in love with and ask if there isn't anything else they can offer on a simpler scale. The more gems there are, the bigger the number.
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[ another king lesson...?
she'll rest her cheek against the back of his hand, smiling sweetly. ]
Always assume you can do something. You can't show weakness or hesitation, no matter how justified -- they won't question you as long as you strike first that way. [ this is actually useful. the follow up, not so much. ] So, we'll assume a higher end piece... and if we can't afford it, I'll say that it isn't something I'm totally in love with and ask if there isn't anything else they can offer on a simpler scale. The more gems there are, the bigger the number.