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You say that as if I've always been a Color.
[He wasn't born some wonderful amazing warrior. In his eyes, he isn't, still.]
[This title means nothing. Sure, maybe it offers him relief from the desperation of going from job to job, but its a cage of its own.]
Besides, being a so-called hotshot isn't all that its cracked up to be.
[He wasn't born some wonderful amazing warrior. In his eyes, he isn't, still.]
[This title means nothing. Sure, maybe it offers him relief from the desperation of going from job to job, but its a cage of its own.]
Besides, being a so-called hotshot isn't all that its cracked up to be.
I used to be half convinced your sort sprung from the ground fully formed, already Colors.
[ like any other Feather. but she knows better, kicking her feet. ]
There's no one that really has a cozy life in that city. But the grass is always greener, huh?
[ like any other Feather. but she knows better, kicking her feet. ]
There's no one that really has a cozy life in that city. But the grass is always greener, huh?
If that was the case, life would be a lot easier. But no.
[Another sigh, as he closes his eyes, adjusting his grip on the rail ring.]
That's what they'd like to make you think. But in the end, its just different stages of rot. You can paint the grass green. Doesn't make it actually green.
[Another sigh, as he closes his eyes, adjusting his grip on the rail ring.]
That's what they'd like to make you think. But in the end, its just different stages of rot. You can paint the grass green. Doesn't make it actually green.
[ guess what time it is, vergilius.
it's his malkuth mandated outing time!!!
she didn't have to bother him with this specific kind of interaction before because of the picnic she knows they had but can't remember when they split off at, but new week means new place to go. feel the dread of her knocks. but she knows he won't answer just for that, so-- ]
Let's get dinner, Vergilius! If you're not allergic, I've got a great seafood place in mind!
[ be funny if he was already out but she knows his ass aint likely to be. ]
it's his malkuth mandated outing time!!!
she didn't have to bother him with this specific kind of interaction before because of the picnic she knows they had but can't remember when they split off at, but new week means new place to go. feel the dread of her knocks. but she knows he won't answer just for that, so-- ]
Let's get dinner, Vergilius! If you're not allergic, I've got a great seafood place in mind!
[ be funny if he was already out but she knows his ass aint likely to be. ]
Ugh.
[He half expected this, already. Back for the drink? That's what he thinks, even though he left her still in a drunken stupor. That headache he had later did NOT help. Perhaps getting drunk would've made her leave well enough alone in some miracle circumstance, but looks like it did nothing whatsoever.]/
Dinner, huh.
[He is poking his head out like so.]
[He half expected this, already. Back for the drink? That's what he thinks, even though he left her still in a drunken stupor. That headache he had later did NOT help. Perhaps getting drunk would've made her leave well enough alone in some miracle circumstance, but looks like it did nothing whatsoever.]/
Dinner, huh.
[He is poking his head out like so.]
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[YOU'RE ONE TO TALK]
...And how long do I need to hang out with you to satisfy you?
...And how long do I need to hang out with you to satisfy you?
[UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH]
[He shakes his head, like a disagreeable horse who doesn't want to be brought out of its nice and comfy stable.]
Fine...I guess you'll make me get that drink I promised for you too, huh.
[He shakes his head, like a disagreeable horse who doesn't want to be brought out of its nice and comfy stable.]
Fine...I guess you'll make me get that drink I promised for you too, huh.
[DOUBLEBLINKGUY.GIF]
........
You. You don't remember...?
........
You. You don't remember...?
No, not really...? If it was when we were drinking, then to be honest, I don't remember that much past the dream stuff. I kind of remember falling asleep? Or, well, I know I did because I woke up when it started to get dark, but I guess it really got to me.
[ even then, honestly, the dream stuff is kind of fuzzy. just that she knows they talked about it and vergilius has one he won't share, something something... someone understood it, or whatever... she thinks she remembers roland coming up? but not much besides that. ]
We were sharing that sake, so I guess you must've finished the bottle before I did! I'm not gonna complain about a free drink.
[ drink drink drink dri ]
[ even then, honestly, the dream stuff is kind of fuzzy. just that she knows they talked about it and vergilius has one he won't share, something something... someone understood it, or whatever... she thinks she remembers roland coming up? but not much besides that. ]
We were sharing that sake, so I guess you must've finished the bottle before I did! I'm not gonna complain about a free drink.
[ drink drink drink dri ]
...
[She doesn't remember.]
[She doesn't fucking remember.]
[There's a look on his face which is like. Really trying very hard not to look vaguely embarrassed. Because yes, he was drunk, they weren't on top of things mentally, but he remembers it.]
[Roland. The Library. Getting mad. The touch. The...touch.]
[He's moving to close the door and is walking down the hallway with the expectation she'll catch up and lead the way.]
[She doesn't remember.]
[She doesn't fucking remember.]
[There's a look on his face which is like. Really trying very hard not to look vaguely embarrassed. Because yes, he was drunk, they weren't on top of things mentally, but he remembers it.]
[Roland. The Library. Getting mad. The touch. The...touch.]
[He's moving to close the door and is walking down the hallway with the expectation she'll catch up and lead the way.]
[ ... huh.
it leaves her watching his back for a moment before she does pick up the pace to catch up and lead him along. ]
I'm guessing nothing bad happened between us if you're still okay with going out.
[ she's curious, but she doesn't know. do people talk about stuff like this. she's out of her social depth. ]
it leaves her watching his back for a moment before she does pick up the pace to catch up and lead him along. ]
I'm guessing nothing bad happened between us if you're still okay with going out.
[ she's curious, but she doesn't know. do people talk about stuff like this. she's out of her social depth. ]
...No.
[No, nothing bad happened. That's the worst part. It would be easier if something did.]
By the way....you're a terrible drunk.
[No, nothing bad happened. That's the worst part. It would be easier if something did.]
By the way....you're a terrible drunk.
Am I? Well, at least you're the one who found that out instead of some stranger...
[ that'd be embarrassing. and dangerous, though... actually... leaving a girl sleeping by herself...
she's complaining. ]
You're no better, though! Why didn't you at least drag me someplace indoors? This city isn't crimeless, Vergilius. The least you could have done was make sure I got back safely.
[ and what. touched her? perish the thought. ]
[ that'd be embarrassing. and dangerous, though... actually... leaving a girl sleeping by herself...
she's complaining. ]
You're no better, though! Why didn't you at least drag me someplace indoors? This city isn't crimeless, Vergilius. The least you could have done was make sure I got back safely.
[ and what. touched her? perish the thought. ]
[He's shooting a little >8I over his shoulder at that. Wow. The gall of this accusation!]
You're a grown woman who can take care of yourself. Besides, what was I supposed to do? Throw you over a shoulder and carry you home? Would that have been be better?
You're a grown woman who can take care of yourself. Besides, what was I supposed to do? Throw you over a shoulder and carry you home? Would that have been be better?
What do you think, wiseguy? Even if I'm a grown woman, I still drank too much. So yes, that would've been appreciated.
[ some guys are hopeless fr... where are her gentlemen. ]
... I'll try not to overdrink this time though. I didn't expect to get hit so hard by it since it tasted so good.
[ some guys are hopeless fr... where are her gentlemen. ]
... I'll try not to overdrink this time though. I didn't expect to get hit so hard by it since it tasted so good.
Fine, then. The potato sack treatment for you. I'll make a mental note.
[Now he's rude just to be rude because he knows that yeah, maybe he shouldn't have left her there. Oh, well. What's done is done. Way to go being terrible again, Red Gaze.]
...You surprised me, even. Then again, I got drunk too, even after telling you I wouldn't do it. Guess you pulled me along with you.
[Now he's rude just to be rude because he knows that yeah, maybe he shouldn't have left her there. Oh, well. What's done is done. Way to go being terrible again, Red Gaze.]
...You surprised me, even. Then again, I got drunk too, even after telling you I wouldn't do it. Guess you pulled me along with you.
[ as long as he can move forward a better person for it,
but that makes her laugh a little, calling for the elevator and being surprised when it opens right up. neat. their one in a hundred chance. in she goes. ]
Really? Looks like even you can fall to the charms of a young woman... I guess.
[ how does march do it... she's so confident, while it just makes malkuth feel embarrassed. it'll get easier. surely. ]
Did you enjoy the view anyway? I got a lot of pictures while I walked around, it was really worth doing that data collecting...
but that makes her laugh a little, calling for the elevator and being surprised when it opens right up. neat. their one in a hundred chance. in she goes. ]
Really? Looks like even you can fall to the charms of a young woman... I guess.
[ how does march do it... she's so confident, while it just makes malkuth feel embarrassed. it'll get easier. surely. ]
Did you enjoy the view anyway? I got a lot of pictures while I walked around, it was really worth doing that data collecting...
Do you think I'm that easily charmed?
[He can't help but let out a little scoff at that as he walks in after her. He's got his gladius on under his coat, and he checks it with a hand, before folding his arms pensively.]
[Would "charmed" be the right word?]
...The trees were nice. I don't see the point of us being their little helpers, though.
[He can't help but let out a little scoff at that as he walks in after her. He's got his gladius on under his coat, and he checks it with a hand, before folding his arms pensively.]
[Would "charmed" be the right word?]
...The trees were nice. I don't see the point of us being their little helpers, though.
[ she shakes her head, because she doesn't, but it's funny to think about anyway. he's just really taken along by extroverts. ]
For money.
[ ... factual... it's for money... ]
But also, because the trees are a long standing tradition that the people adore, Mr. Malicious Compliance, so there's no harm in giving hope to those we can! Even if it's just by marking the blooming progress of trees.
[ now. about the elephant in the elevator. ]
You really don't need to bring that sword with you, you know.
For money.
[ ... factual... it's for money... ]
But also, because the trees are a long standing tradition that the people adore, Mr. Malicious Compliance, so there's no harm in giving hope to those we can! Even if it's just by marking the blooming progress of trees.
[ now. about the elephant in the elevator. ]
You really don't need to bring that sword with you, you know.
For money. Of course.
[That's how it always is in this bitch of a capitalism life...]
[The nickname makes him let out a disbelieving huff. Sooooo sweet. Giving hope to those we can. That's never the primary reason for anything. It's been snuffed out a long time ago.]
Sure. [And...oh. Yes. The sword.] Why not?
[That's how it always is in this bitch of a capitalism life...]
[The nickname makes him let out a disbelieving huff. Sooooo sweet. Giving hope to those we can. That's never the primary reason for anything. It's been snuffed out a long time ago.]
Sure. [And...oh. Yes. The sword.] Why not?
Because we're just going out for dinner. If I wasn't so sure you'd just stay in your room, I'd send you back up to put it away before we went out.
[ he really
is
so hopeless. "why not". oh no, gebura would be the same way. it's a color fixer thing, isn't it. ]
[ he really
is
so hopeless. "why not". oh no, gebura would be the same way. it's a color fixer thing, isn't it. ]
I know life is different in the Nests, but threats to your life aren't exactly fully exclusive, you know.
[and he IS a bodyguard here so]
[there]
[and he IS a bodyguard here so]
[there]
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