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ARDYN IZUNIA

Ardyn Izunia. Professor of law. Lord of law. Liege of law. The one grading your papers. Leave a message.

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Fynn...

[Some part of Ardyn does hurt when Fynn says that, but it isn't because of what his brother claims. He's quick to correct, looking at him, as if that'll make his younger brother meet his gaze.]

Look at me.

[It has the edge of a command to it, but there's something also apologetic there.]

You're nothing at all like mom and dad. Do you understand that? You were never a burden. Why on earth would you think that?

[Ardyn went out of his way to spend time with his brother, to guide him and to keep him company when they were growing up, simply because he loved him. Not because he felt some wayward, inconvenient obligation.]

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[It takes Fynn a moment to believe his brother but eventually the words sink in. He stares at Ardyn with a hint of uncertainty that eventually gets washed away with relief. As much as he likes to joke around with Ardyn and even tease him, his brother's opinion of him matters more than all the gold in the world. It's always been like that, hasn't it? Fynn constantly trying to win his tiresome brother's approval.]

Right. [He let's out another slight sigh.] I still stand by what I said. I didn't mean to end up hurting you like this.

[He takes his brother's hand within his with a faint smile.]

I need to make this up to you, Ardyn. I can already see how tired you are. I swear once all this nonsense ends, I'm taking time off so I can help you out for a change.

[His smile brightens some.]

That's what brothers do, right? I need to make sure you don't wear yourself out.

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[He lets Fynn take his hand, returning the smile now that his words have relieved his younger brother. It's a little lopsided, but it's sincere enough. They may bicker and throw their own versions of snark at each other -- like most brothers do -- but Ardyn has and always will care for the well-being of Fynn.]

You really don’t have to. You know that I’m choosing to take on others’ pain when I do this; it’s not because of some tiresome obligation, but merely because I want to help.

[The compulsion of a bleeding heart.]

Though if you’d like to spend more time together when this is all over, since we haven’t the chance with all the nonsense happening in the city, I wouldn’t mind it.