tenebraecious | (no subject)

[ he'll show as soon as he can -- though he'll stand outside the entrance first, looking side to side to see if someone's waiting out there, and heading on in if not. ]

[he is waiting. though he looks... unarmed?]

That was quick.

[ he turns, and bows ]

I imagined you would be eagerly anticipating my arrival!

Oh, I coulda killed some time, but seems like the right target was hit.

[ his smiles just grows a tad thinner -- ]

Where is he, if I may ask.

Well, you can ask, but I reserve the right to not tell you.

Very well, then. Where is he?

[he shrugs.]

Can't blame you for asking, but gonna have to say that's my secret, Champ.

My, that's a pity. I'm sure he'll be quite missed at Baritones.

I'm sure. But you know I don't have to be with him to make my point, right?

Fin's powers are so bad for combat. But, y'know. We get our own telepathically linked robo-familiar.

So, just because I'm not there doesn't mean he's safe. Or that you can find him.

Yes, yes. I'm aware I am at a disadvantage in this scenario, believe you me.

So what is the point of all this?

Last time I ran off half cocked. This time, I'm realizing that was never gonna get the point across to you.

And I thought about just letting it happen and seeing how long it'd take you to notice. But that's just not sporting.

I must thank you for your interest in keeping things fair.

Though if you're hoping for me to express my regrets, or apologize, you will be sorely disappointed.

I figured you wouldn't.

But it's no skin off my back, since you've made it clear I hit where it hurts.

[ sigh! ]

I can hardly imagine how miss Glacies stands you.

Well, if you're not in the mood to discuss handing him over, I wish you luck in concealing this little game. And in handling his tempter when he awakens, or revives, or what have you.

I can't imagine either.

Anyway, depends on how in the mood you are to offer something. Rather than vaguely threaten me.

No trying to cut off my tongue again?

Oh, it is not me threatening you. I don't imagine torture would help in this situation at all. I simply have no idea as to what you could possibly want at this point.

[you know when the options are having Ardyn tied up or having Ardyn with free use of his hands, Luna can't help leaning towards restricting his movements! so, while Jason has sufficiently distracted Ardyn without getting to the heart of it, she will try that knocking someone out with a strike to the neck trick!! ty super speed]

[WELL, THAT'S ONE WAY TO DO IT.

and he's ready with a taser, juuust in case.

after all, they need to keep it real.]

[ well that's RUDE

he can't really do shit about that though. congratulations you have (1) ko'd absinthe ]

[carefully watching Jason with the taser, bad memories, and getting started on rope]

He was cautious. Were you able to discern anything from that exchange?

He's got no connection to Lilith.

[he sounds certain as he looks over the knots just in case.]

He came running, and spent most of his time bluffing. He's also scared, and trying to hide it.

I see . . .

[giving enough room for him to look before moving to pick Ardyn up]

It does match with what Alexander said. The issue will be trying to pull the truth from him when he is aware that I am also present.

He's gonna resist it no matter what.

[he leans over him, and then considers.]

Might be better to make him uncomfortable. Harder to keep composure when you can't relax.

And we will also have to discern when we have gotten it. I can only imagine he will give us a small portion to serve his own ends.

You have another idea?

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