[Honestly, he hasn't yet felt trapped here, because living under Russia's thumb, or Prussia's or Austria's, was so much worse for him. Having his culture stigmatized and his boss chosen by Russia, not having the freedom to act even in his own home-- it was worse than being here, without question. And Fryderyk saw, all his life, the way that hurt him. The grief of watching him struggle in vain is so clear in his songs, and still, hearing it in words touches him, moves his heart.]
[He's not sure if that's what's upsetting Fryderyk now, or if it's, like, the feelings thing, but he wants to make him feel better. That said, focusing on bad feelings is not his forte--he's much better at distraction.]
Hey, let's like, go for a walk! We can pick a Christmas tree, come on.
[A hint of his usual mischief sneaks back into his smile.]
A lady totally doesn't need to go walking around alone, right~?
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[Honestly, he hasn't yet felt trapped here, because living under Russia's thumb, or Prussia's or Austria's, was so much worse for him. Having his culture stigmatized and his boss chosen by Russia, not having the freedom to act even in his own home-- it was worse than being here, without question. And Fryderyk saw, all his life, the way that hurt him. The grief of watching him struggle in vain is so clear in his songs, and still, hearing it in words touches him, moves his heart.]
[He's not sure if that's what's upsetting Fryderyk now, or if it's, like, the feelings thing, but he wants to make him feel better. That said, focusing on bad feelings is not his forte--he's much better at distraction.]
Hey, let's like, go for a walk! We can pick a Christmas tree, come on.
[A hint of his usual mischief sneaks back into his smile.]
A lady totally doesn't need to go walking around alone, right~?