tenebraecious | (no subject)

And if she doesn't, I can. It's not like she's got any control over what my robot assistant does.

[ there's a low laugh, and he tries to lean back as much as he's afforded the ability to. ]

Well, whatever you choose, do get on with it. I would not wish to be left hanging.

[ grandpa jokes! ]

You don't plan to even consider speaking?

[he keeps quiet for the moment, until he feels the right time to interject]

I am not feeling especially cooperative at the moment.

[considering Absinthe for a beat before looking to Jason]

Alexander or Ardyn, which do you prefer?

Alexander.

[without hesitation.]

He came running, and this is pretty clearly an attempt to get us pissed off enough at him to forget about him.

Oh, poor Alexander. I suppose this is what all of his sentiment earns him.

He is more scared for you.

[nodding to Jason]

Very well. Please, keep me informed.

[he shrugs.]

I dunno. Depends on what he's worth to you, what his sentiment earns him.

A little confessional with the pope? That's lighter than what I'd say you deserve.

[and then he steps back, and to Glacies,]

I'll keep you up to date.

[ he ignores Jason - - and he's still smiling, too, even as he has to shift his footing again. ]

Of course, that does sound like him. I'd say his sentimentality is almost to a fault.

Thank you.

[once jason is gone]

What are you hoping to gain, Ardyn? Alexander, Aera, and I are all desperate to give you peace. You labored alone for so long and to what end?

[ that name!! Absinthe's lips curl a bit more unpleasantly. ]

If you desperate to give me peace this is an odd way to show it. Have I not made it clear yet that I desire my own end?

You have. Yet there is often much more involved in your efforts. What have you done to pursue it here?

I cannot find things to occupy myself in the meantime, hmm?

No, not when it is playing with the lives of others.

The games here often necessitate as much.

You do not truly think that I am speaking on how Baritones acts in games, are you? I am speaking to you alone.

Then you must be more specific, my dear.

You can start with Lucifel, then.

And what concern is he of yours?

What importance he holds to me is no concern of yours. —Speak.

We had an agreement once that is no longer in place. It is no more complicated than that.

[considering him for a stretch before replying]

Very well. Then, who else.

[ he lifts his shoulders, though he can't manage to shrug too much given his position ]

He and I likely had the most ... intense relationship.

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