[ He says this in an almost joking tone, but he quickly gives a real answer: ]
I think I'm meant to be the go-between for you [ the wizards ] and the rest of the world. The sage isn't supposed to be native to this world, so, [ He traces a circle in the air. ] I think that means I'm supposed to be a neutral party.
[ Kurapika considers adding some sort of qualifier, like he only trusts Tatara with this one specific thing, but he ultimately doesn't for reasons he isn't even sure of himself. Maybe it's because he doesn't think Tatara is all that bad. ]
If you don't care for it. But if you like it, you're welcome to keep it.
[ Consider it a gift he literally bought with Tatara's money... it's the thought that counts, right? ]
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[ Tatara knows that, at least. He nods emphatically, and even though the smile is still on his face, he means business. ]
I think our titles and positions are supposed to mean something. [ For a moment, he thinks, then just lazily waves his hand. ] We'll figure it out.
[ He tilts his head. ] But if anything does happen and I'm not around, then tell me. Okay?
[ He's not good at the whole, being a boss and in charge thing. But. He can emulate. ]
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I will. [ ... ] You know, I was wondering what made you sage in the first place, or how you'd use your authority.
[ Because it's clear that Tatara isn't exactly used to being in charge, but he's trying. ]
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[ He says this in an almost joking tone, but he quickly gives a real answer: ]
I think I'm meant to be the go-between for you [ the wizards ] and the rest of the world. The sage isn't supposed to be native to this world, so, [ He traces a circle in the air. ] I think that means I'm supposed to be a neutral party.
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[ Kurapika crosses his arms, and it's unclear how he feels about that, even to himself. ]
I suppose it makes sense to have one, in a way, but... will you be fine with being a neutral party?
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[ He knows the political balance among them can be tricky, but...that's not really his job, so he ignores it. ]
But if you mean being neutral between wizards and humans, then...no.
[ He smiles. ]
I think I'm always going to side with you.
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Good. I couldn't care about the alliances between the countries, not in how it relates between all of us, at least.
[ Unless, you know, the politics get between all of them. Which... Kurapika hopes doesn't happen. ]
But I'm glad to know I can trust you on that level, at least.
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Anyway. ]
Ooh! I'm glad I have your trust, at least in some way.
[ Deliberately said like he shouldn't be trustworthy at all, because he's a little gremlin. Hehe. Though he is genuinely glad. ]
Do you want me to give the book back to you when I'm done? It's yours, after all.
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If you don't care for it. But if you like it, you're welcome to keep it.
[ Consider it a gift he literally bought with Tatara's money... it's the thought that counts, right? ]
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Can I like it and still give it back to you?
[ Is that an option?? ]
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Do whatever you feel like.
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[ Hehe.
He cups his chin in his hands. ]
Did you need anything else, Kurapika-kun?
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[ Which means he'll be making his leave, already heading towards the door. ]
I'll leave you to go back to whatever it was you were doing.
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Thanks for dropping by!