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[ thorns will try to be normal about this comment because it is elysium expression an interest in something that does not involve thorns.
he mostly just nods his head, like he would had if elysium had suggest any other potential job to try not to put any pressure on the suggestion. ]
Might as well find out. Our best bet is offering skills they don't already have here.
[ so casual... but they can head for the inn for now. they can likely get more info on the town there anyway. ]
he mostly just nods his head, like he would had if elysium had suggest any other potential job to try not to put any pressure on the suggestion. ]
Might as well find out. Our best bet is offering skills they don't already have here.
[ so casual... but they can head for the inn for now. they can likely get more info on the town there anyway. ]
We don't have to, but we could. We should, actually, since you're nowhere near getting enough protein everyday.
[ he reaches over to pinch thorns' arm. ]
Wanna go for a night ride? We can pick up ingredients and I can show you something nice while we're at it.
[ he reaches over to pinch thorns' arm. ]
Wanna go for a night ride? We can pick up ingredients and I can show you something nice while we're at it.
[ they're both one bad day away from saying something even more unhinged than what's already slipped out, but with only good days ahead, what's there to worry about? nothing.
or so elysium would like to think, because when he really thinks about their situation, coupled with being among people in a context other as a rhodes operator, the pleasant haze of their elopement fades quick. yan may be one of the kinder places for the infected, but even that kindness has its limits. this level of free movement just wouldn't be accepted.
… he has to be careful.
but the inn is owned by an elderly couple, and they're more than happy to offer lodging as long as the two of them are willing to take on heavy lifting. it takes them so long to move produce from the truck it arrives in to their kitchen these days— they'd be a godsend.
until then? they should say hi to the rest of the residents and promptly shoos them both out. real first day on the farm in stardew and harvest moon vibes. ]
… What a reception. The people here are something else.
[ imagine if they were in iberia… ]
or so elysium would like to think, because when he really thinks about their situation, coupled with being among people in a context other as a rhodes operator, the pleasant haze of their elopement fades quick. yan may be one of the kinder places for the infected, but even that kindness has its limits. this level of free movement just wouldn't be accepted.
… he has to be careful.
but the inn is owned by an elderly couple, and they're more than happy to offer lodging as long as the two of them are willing to take on heavy lifting. it takes them so long to move produce from the truck it arrives in to their kitchen these days— they'd be a godsend.
until then? they should say hi to the rest of the residents and promptly shoos them both out. real first day on the farm in stardew and harvest moon vibes. ]
… What a reception. The people here are something else.
[ imagine if they were in iberia… ]
It's probably rare for them to get guests who plan to actually stay for long.
[ this does not really seem like the kind of place that people move to; it's more likely the opposite, where all their younger residents end up moving to a bigger city as soon as they're old enough to, leaving the elders struggling as their age creeps in on them.
... but it is likely best to keep hiding the obvious signs of elysium's oripathy for now. even the kindest of people can turn hideous when it gets involved. ]
[ this does not really seem like the kind of place that people move to; it's more likely the opposite, where all their younger residents end up moving to a bigger city as soon as they're old enough to, leaving the elders struggling as their age creeps in on them.
... but it is likely best to keep hiding the obvious signs of elysium's oripathy for now. even the kindest of people can turn hideous when it gets involved. ]
It's literally nice. [ ( meme voice ) ] Would it kill you to have less suspicion?
[ yes, apparently.
but they can get dressed and do whatever else it takes for them to get to the grocery store… elysium has the first google result for banana bread open and is kind of just. staring at it and a bunch of other things at the baking section. namely, measuring cups? measuring spoons? baking pans? ]
How much of a phase do you think this is?
[ sometimes you buy whole sets of things on impulse (me) ]
[ yes, apparently.
but they can get dressed and do whatever else it takes for them to get to the grocery store… elysium has the first google result for banana bread open and is kind of just. staring at it and a bunch of other things at the baking section. namely, measuring cups? measuring spoons? baking pans? ]
How much of a phase do you think this is?
[ sometimes you buy whole sets of things on impulse (me) ]
[ all it takes is one person to infect an entire population… it's not like elysium doesn't get it. t's tempting to pull his sleeves down despite knowing full well the crystals on his arm are covered. ]
Mm.
[ his hand finds thorns' to hold onto. ]
After we make our rounds, should we catch some more fish to bring back? As thanks. You did promise me you'd show me how it's done, too.
Mm.
[ his hand finds thorns' to hold onto. ]
After we make our rounds, should we catch some more fish to bring back? As thanks. You did promise me you'd show me how it's done, too.
Ah, you remembered.
[ they are both aware elysium knows how to fish.
he squeezes his hand, and starts walking, pulling elysium with him. most people seem to be working at the moment which is understandable since it's the middle of the day. a few people look at them curiously and thorns is already failing at making introductions because he pays them no mind. ]
[ they are both aware elysium knows how to fish.
he squeezes his hand, and starts walking, pulling elysium with him. most people seem to be working at the moment which is understandable since it's the middle of the day. a few people look at them curiously and thorns is already failing at making introductions because he pays them no mind. ]
I got really lucky that first time around. If it weren't for not wanting to disappoint you, [ the power of LOVE!! ] I wouldn't have done half as well.
[ wrong. elysium doesn't know a thing.
and ordinarily, elysium would be much better about saying hello. alas, their honeymoon vibes are just that strong that even elysium's pressing fast forward on the majority of their interactions. that's the charitable way of putting it, when really, he's putting in the bare minimum when it comes to introductions solely because of the insane reality in his mind that he and thorns only need each other. and if they have to be ready to uproot their lives at a moment's notice, it's hard to feel particularly invested in anyone or anything else.
but yes, thorns is cute just by existing, can anyone blame him? they are sooooo excited for this next stage in their life.
they even run into people their age who are friendly enough to ask if they'd like to join them for drinks later, but elysium only tightens his grip on thorns' hand and answers that they need to earn their stay first(!). next time. ]
What else should we do to impress people? Find wild game?
[ them hunting those huge ass birds was so long ago…… everyone like alright maybe they aren't so normal after all ]
[ wrong. elysium doesn't know a thing.
and ordinarily, elysium would be much better about saying hello. alas, their honeymoon vibes are just that strong that even elysium's pressing fast forward on the majority of their interactions. that's the charitable way of putting it, when really, he's putting in the bare minimum when it comes to introductions solely because of the insane reality in his mind that he and thorns only need each other. and if they have to be ready to uproot their lives at a moment's notice, it's hard to feel particularly invested in anyone or anything else.
but yes, thorns is cute just by existing, can anyone blame him? they are sooooo excited for this next stage in their life.
they even run into people their age who are friendly enough to ask if they'd like to join them for drinks later, but elysium only tightens his grip on thorns' hand and answers that they need to earn their stay first(!). next time. ]
What else should we do to impress people? Find wild game?
[ them hunting those huge ass birds was so long ago…… everyone like alright maybe they aren't so normal after all ]
[ internally tears up. remember when he'd only managed like three bites of flan before caving. he wonders if he can pull that off again or thorns will be sitting across him like they're in an interrogation room. how does one potentially get out of this scenario…?
he'll have to think.
but when has elysium ever been wise about anything? the second thorns isn't at his side, any semblance of impulse control vanishes. suddenly he's stacking an entire matching set of tools into his basket along with a muffin tin, macaron sheets, and anything else that happens to catch his eye just because he can.
it's one of those trips where you expect to grab three or four items so you only take a basket, but by the end, you're balancing such a veritable mountain that makes you wish you'd gone for the cart. things are sticking out at odd angles, he has to hold it out at distance so he doesn't poke himself with the spatula that's jutting towards the side, and he doesn't see a single thing wrong with it.
a not-so-secret part of him is excited by this… are he and thorns stumbling into a new hobby together? could the two of them, perhaps, become star bakers one day?? wowie ]
he'll have to think.
but when has elysium ever been wise about anything? the second thorns isn't at his side, any semblance of impulse control vanishes. suddenly he's stacking an entire matching set of tools into his basket along with a muffin tin, macaron sheets, and anything else that happens to catch his eye just because he can.
it's one of those trips where you expect to grab three or four items so you only take a basket, but by the end, you're balancing such a veritable mountain that makes you wish you'd gone for the cart. things are sticking out at odd angles, he has to hold it out at distance so he doesn't poke himself with the spatula that's jutting towards the side, and he doesn't see a single thing wrong with it.
a not-so-secret part of him is excited by this… are he and thorns stumbling into a new hobby together? could the two of them, perhaps, become star bakers one day?? wowie ]
[ this is one of the things that makes thorns torn.
he, of course, notices that elysium isn't acting as friendly as he would have normally. and there is a feeling of guilt attached to that, because he was always the more sociable one of the two, and thorns is aware that he isn't anymore because of him.
but elysium hanging around other people means less time for him to be around thorns. it's the constant catch-22 of the situation–wanting elysium to enjoy himself without thorns, but not wanting to be without elysium. ]
I can catch more than you.
[ okay.
but this, at least, is something more normal for them, a little playful competition... that no one else is invited to. ]
he, of course, notices that elysium isn't acting as friendly as he would have normally. and there is a feeling of guilt attached to that, because he was always the more sociable one of the two, and thorns is aware that he isn't anymore because of him.
but elysium hanging around other people means less time for him to be around thorns. it's the constant catch-22 of the situation–wanting elysium to enjoy himself without thorns, but not wanting to be without elysium. ]
I can catch more than you.
[ okay.
but this, at least, is something more normal for them, a little playful competition... that no one else is invited to. ]
[ HELLO
thorns wanders back with all of his ingredients and he just fucking blinks at elysium.
there is no room for him to put his stuff so he will just hold it in his arms, like a child trying to convince their parent to buy something they don't need. ]
So you agree that it's not a phase.
[ he is annoying. ]
thorns wanders back with all of his ingredients and he just fucking blinks at elysium.
there is no room for him to put his stuff so he will just hold it in his arms, like a child trying to convince their parent to buy something they don't need. ]
So you agree that it's not a phase.
[ he is annoying. ]
If we invest this much into it, then we have to commit. I'm helping you.
[ good thing he can be just as annoying in return. thorns literally could've picked up his own basket hello
instead of stabbing himself with the spatula handle he stabs thorns with it. ]
Did you get everything you needed?
[ good thing he can be just as annoying in return. thorns literally could've picked up his own basket hello
instead of stabbing himself with the spatula handle he stabs thorns with it. ]
Did you get everything you needed?
[ why does everything have to turn into a competition. this is what i'm thinking while elysium can't help but find it deeply endearing. ]
Can you? I'll give you fishing, [ GIVE? ] but you should at least leave a few things for me to do, too. Don't be greedy.
[ like, are they not taking turns on being tradwife. he has one (1) complaint.
well, at least other people will get to enjoy the fruits of their labour even if everything they do ends up being for each other, in one way or another. that counts for something, doesn't it? they aren't harming anyone but themselves, if that. ]
Can you? I'll give you fishing, [ GIVE? ] but you should at least leave a few things for me to do, too. Don't be greedy.
[ like, are they not taking turns on being tradwife. he has one (1) complaint.
well, at least other people will get to enjoy the fruits of their labour even if everything they do ends up being for each other, in one way or another. that counts for something, doesn't it? they aren't harming anyone but themselves, if that. ]
[ he did not expect them to get enough things that they'd need more than one basket... they could have cutely shared one like a domestic platonic couple, and yet here they are instead.
he nods his head. ]
Yeah. We can go.
[ before they are further distracted. ]
he nods his head. ]
Yeah. We can go.
[ before they are further distracted. ]
I have no idea what you mean.
[ he has done nothing? he just thinks elysium would look amazing in an apron and only an apron and needs to build the backstory surrounding that vision.
they will have to approach a local to talk though, and it's just to ask where is land that they'd be allowed to hunt on since the last thing they need is to accidentally trespass on private property and get in trouble day one. the local helpfully points them to some woods and fields close by that isn't owned by anyone specific so they're free to go there.
they also warn that some of the animals are dangerous so they shouldn't wander too far in. thorns just grunts in response. ]
[ he has done nothing? he just thinks elysium would look amazing in an apron and only an apron and needs to build the backstory surrounding that vision.
they will have to approach a local to talk though, and it's just to ask where is land that they'd be allowed to hunt on since the last thing they need is to accidentally trespass on private property and get in trouble day one. the local helpfully points them to some woods and fields close by that isn't owned by anyone specific so they're free to go there.
they also warn that some of the animals are dangerous so they shouldn't wander too far in. thorns just grunts in response. ]
[ every shopping trip has ended the same with them always walking out with more than they planned. thorns shouldn't even be surprised by it anymore? this haul might be excessive, but if they're going to be baking regularly, they aren't just wants, they're needs… in this essay he will…
…
but the way stores are designed to tempt you at every turn. until they're out the door there is no escaping distractions!! and he caves easily enough, slipping a few snacks under his free arm like they're nothing. this is fine. thorns ate so many chips they simply need to replenish, that's all. don't comment. ]
…
but the way stores are designed to tempt you at every turn. until they're out the door there is no escaping distractions!! and he caves easily enough, slipping a few snacks under his free arm like they're nothing. this is fine. thorns ate so many chips they simply need to replenish, that's all. don't comment. ]
[ the equivalent of thorns making a face claim and telling him not to act ooc… okay… he just narrows his eyes at thorns' back like he can see right through him. does he really think he'll accept this so easily?
yes… but that doesn't mean he has to like it nor does it stop him from making it thorns' problem.
he tugs on thorns' hand and leans in to bite at his cheek. only after getting that small victory out can they go hunt down their wild boar or whatever. he's buying thorns the raunchiest laciest lingerie he can find the moment he can and somehow this is emotionally stabilising. ]
yes… but that doesn't mean he has to like it nor does it stop him from making it thorns' problem.
he tugs on thorns' hand and leans in to bite at his cheek. only after getting that small victory out can they go hunt down their wild boar or whatever. he's buying thorns the raunchiest laciest lingerie he can find the moment he can and somehow this is emotionally stabilising. ]
[ elysium really is a nightmare.
thorns watches this happen but doesn't comment on it because he knows the snacks will be purchased one way or another, if it's not now then it would be the next time elysium goes to the store. ]
Where are we going after this?
[ the place... ]
thorns watches this happen but doesn't comment on it because he knows the snacks will be purchased one way or another, if it's not now then it would be the next time elysium goes to the store. ]
Where are we going after this?
[ the place... ]
[ elysium with his proud first paycheck like yes i want this that leaves nothing to the imagination please
but off they go. they're really in a rural area right now, so the paths are all dirt roads, with the only properly paved ones being in the town itself. looking at the ground, they can tell where the townspellle normally go when they enter the forest and what places don't typically get traffic. ]
Suggestions?
but off they go. they're really in a rural area right now, so the paths are all dirt roads, with the only properly paved ones being in the town itself. looking at the ground, they can tell where the townspellle normally go when they enter the forest and what places don't typically get traffic. ]
Suggestions?
[ he's still stuck on the thought that he didn't make enough at dinner, so there is the possibility that thorns will get hungry during the ride and need something to snack on. there's that.
and if you thought the nightmare ended there, no… because he's also one of those people who commit the crime of having to buy new reusable bags every single time they shop, so they have a pile stacked up back at their place somewhere. when you leave them in the wrong coat pockets or you forget them in the car. today is no different… life is so tragic sometimes. ]
I already told you. A nice ride. It's what I do when you see me sneaking away at night. [ … ] I need you to give me your honest review. That, and… if we're going to be each other's best men, we should know more about who we are now.
[ this is no less vague but okay ]
and if you thought the nightmare ended there, no… because he's also one of those people who commit the crime of having to buy new reusable bags every single time they shop, so they have a pile stacked up back at their place somewhere. when you leave them in the wrong coat pockets or you forget them in the car. today is no different… life is so tragic sometimes. ]
I already told you. A nice ride. It's what I do when you see me sneaking away at night. [ … ] I need you to give me your honest review. That, and… if we're going to be each other's best men, we should know more about who we are now.
[ this is no less vague but okay ]
[ thorns like how much did this cost and elysium just turns his head way he will literally live off the land for this ]
Let's see what we can track first?
[ he's already crouching to look at the ground and looking around them for any signs of larger creatures passing by. if they can't find anything here, there has to be something closer to water sources. hmm. ]
Ideally, we bring back enough to feed at least seven people. [ that is so many mouths. ] Us, the couple at the inn, and the farmer's family. That should secure us goodwill.
Let's see what we can track first?
[ he's already crouching to look at the ground and looking around them for any signs of larger creatures passing by. if they can't find anything here, there has to be something closer to water sources. hmm. ]
Ideally, we bring back enough to feed at least seven people. [ that is so many mouths. ] Us, the couple at the inn, and the farmer's family. That should secure us goodwill.
[ this is so extremely vague, yeah. also thorns cannot emphasize how much he does not think he is getting married. even the dating app plan he isn't really into; if anything, he'd probably go on a few dates just so he can eventually announce that it's not for him.
but that's a later problem. for now, he gives elysium a questioningly look. ]
... Yeah, sure.
but that's a later problem. for now, he gives elysium a questioningly look. ]
... Yeah, sure.
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