[he's quiet, letting Hans make his vow while he looks away. it pains him to see him in that state, see him shackled to a family that keeps him caged when he could fly so freely, when Edmond has dreams of a dozen ways of escaping this city, this country - all of them involving Hans at his side. he can't leave without him, he knows. no matter how his heart longs for the shore and strange winds perfumed with spice and smoke.]
And I promise you the same.
[he leans closer to kiss Hans on the head, closing his eyes.]
Not while you're away at school, and not afterwards. And should they try to make me marry, I'll drive any choice away and make my reputation that of a rogue who can't be trusted with anyone's heart. If you remain by my side, then I shall never take a wife.
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And I promise you the same.
[he leans closer to kiss Hans on the head, closing his eyes.]
Not while you're away at school, and not afterwards. And should they try to make me marry, I'll drive any choice away and make my reputation that of a rogue who can't be trusted with anyone's heart. If you remain by my side, then I shall never take a wife.