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[personal profile] ars_nova 2018-09-17 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
He nearly lost his first (easy mode) campaign. Roman was flustered realizing this, but it was mostly because he was more interested in exploring the world and meeting people than seriously battling anyone. The near taste of defeat was somehow novel, with the bite of something bitter growing within him in wonder. He almost wished he hadn't turned around, in the end, to see his disappointment grow. A couple of sacrifices and negations. It was extremely easy when he favored the most pragmatic and effective approach without taking into account his personal feelings.

As he was immersed in his game, he lost the track of the hour until Waver's voice pulled him back to the real world. "I forgot!" Oh God, was he going to get scolded? He frantically checked his watch with wide eyes. "He said he was going to meet me at the nearest Cafeteria. Lev's going to be there too." Something about trying to keep most of the Lords watching him meet Roman. He didn't want to attract unwanted attention.

He left out this was meant to happen forty minutes ago. He jumped on his feet and bowed deeply. "I'm sorry for keeping you, Lord El Melloi II. Thank you for everything. And," he smiled, calming the fresh anxiety he gained, "please remember what I said about Chaldea. I'll talk to Marisbilly about you."