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... We will probably have to go down there at some point.
[ even if they aren't hostile, having a bunch of strangers wander around a mostly empty town isn't ideal.
but for now, he will at least send some constructs down to spy. ]
Should we tell the old man?
[ even if they aren't hostile, having a bunch of strangers wander around a mostly empty town isn't ideal.
but for now, he will at least send some constructs down to spy. ]
Should we tell the old man?
[ they can cuddle on the floor. it's fine. they are gross and sweaty but they can do this… it's kind of nice being sandwiched by the couch and coffee table because at least it means they aren't rolling off into narnia or falling off their balcony somehow.
he just sniffles. ]
It's that asshole's fault. Let's promise each other we'll rest…
he just sniffles. ]
It's that asshole's fault. Let's promise each other we'll rest…
Yeah. If they approach the village we'll ask what their business is.
[ he takes out the communicator and makes a series of tapping noises. code, in case they have anyone capable of intercepting signals. the technology one can get in the boonies is not the best, so rudimentary encryption is about all they can do. ]
Mm. For now, I told him there are people on the horizon. Unless we need backup, he's better off staying put and keeping watch on the other end.
[ he takes out the communicator and makes a series of tapping noises. code, in case they have anyone capable of intercepting signals. the technology one can get in the boonies is not the best, so rudimentary encryption is about all they can do. ]
Mm. For now, I told him there are people on the horizon. Unless we need backup, he's better off staying put and keeping watch on the other end.
We'll get better for sure...
[ who knew that running around all day while sick was a bad idea? there was no way for them to predict that.
but they can be a corpse cuddle pile, yes. this would be more embarrassing without a fever, but as it stands at the moment it's the only way to make sure elysium actually rests; it's impossible to keep an eye on him when they're in separate rooms... ]
[ who knew that running around all day while sick was a bad idea? there was no way for them to predict that.
but they can be a corpse cuddle pile, yes. this would be more embarrassing without a fever, but as it stands at the moment it's the only way to make sure elysium actually rests; it's impossible to keep an eye on him when they're in separate rooms... ]
[ hmm.
at least they're far away enough that they don't have to move immediately. it could just be a case of bad timing, or maybe they came for the festival and just got lost. it is easy to make the wrong turn and end up here instead.
but those are all positive suggestions. ]
We never get a break, do we.
at least they're far away enough that they don't have to move immediately. it could just be a case of bad timing, or maybe they came for the festival and just got lost. it is easy to make the wrong turn and end up here instead.
but those are all positive suggestions. ]
We never get a break, do we.
[ elysium's reached that stage of sickness where it's gone on so long his intrusive thoughts start whispering that maybe this is it: maybe he'll just be sick forever or die like this. but it could be worse. he could be dying without having said anything to thorns, or worse, without thorns by his side.
so he curls up against him as best he can… their bodies are absolutely going to hate them for this later. there's no way this is actually comfortable. ]
Yeah… I still need to get you to say yes.
so he curls up against him as best he can… their bodies are absolutely going to hate them for this later. there's no way this is actually comfortable. ]
Yeah… I still need to get you to say yes.
[ what is one more mistake added to the pile.... they should do yoga.
also sorry to elysium, because thorns just blinks at him stupidly. ]
Yes to what?
[ in his daze he has forgotten he never officially answered if he wants to date or not. once again this is not the time nor place to have this conversation. ]
also sorry to elysium, because thorns just blinks at him stupidly. ]
Yes to what?
[ in his daze he has forgotten he never officially answered if he wants to date or not. once again this is not the time nor place to have this conversation. ]
[ it's kind of funny, actually. thorns was just with the kind of people who'd lead these exact charges. maybe not under his command, but still. they had, and they would've kept doing it, if not for the change in command. ]
Our lakefront retreat can't happen fast enough, can it? They seem like they're trying to be careful. That's pretty suspicious behaviour by itself.
Our lakefront retreat can't happen fast enough, can it? They seem like they're trying to be careful. That's pretty suspicious behaviour by itself.
[ he manages at least one sleep cycle…
about an hour and a half later, his body aches more than it feels rested. he remembers almost after cleaning up and crashing on the couch, so why is there something in his arms? why is the couch suddenly so uncomfortable…? he opens his eyes. oh.
he closes his eyes. ]
about an hour and a half later, his body aches more than it feels rested. he remembers almost after cleaning up and crashing on the couch, so why is there something in his arms? why is the couch suddenly so uncomfortable…? he opens his eyes. oh.
he closes his eyes. ]
Mm...
[ ugghhh.
he continues to watch them for a few more minutes until they can't really deny that they're headed for the village. okay. couldn't their date have lasted longer first? ]
Let's climb down before they get close enough to potentially spot us. We can meet them at the entrance.
[ ugghhh.
he continues to watch them for a few more minutes until they can't really deny that they're headed for the village. okay. couldn't their date have lasted longer first? ]
Let's climb down before they get close enough to potentially spot us. We can meet them at the entrance.
It's good to get exercise every now and then. C'mon. Don't get lazy. Working hard means we'll get to play hard.
[ they've been exercising their bodies a little too much lately, actually. but thorns doesn't have to tell him to move twice; elysium hops down with light steps, holding a hand out to him despite it being wholly unnecessary.
it's kind of funny. the entourage looks more confused by their presence than they, them, stepping back to whisper among themselves. it doesn't sound like they're up to anything good… okay. elysium shoots thorns a sidelong glance, like: are you seeing this shit? ]
[ they've been exercising their bodies a little too much lately, actually. but thorns doesn't have to tell him to move twice; elysium hops down with light steps, holding a hand out to him despite it being wholly unnecessary.
it's kind of funny. the entourage looks more confused by their presence than they, them, stepping back to whisper among themselves. it doesn't sound like they're up to anything good… okay. elysium shoots thorns a sidelong glance, like: are you seeing this shit? ]
[ elysium you can at least try to get on the couch
thorns will sleep for another half hour if elysium does not try to get up though. he looks around in bafflement, but also this isn't the weirdest place he has woken up at recently (bathroom floor) so he's just like
okay. ]
thorns will sleep for another half hour if elysium does not try to get up though. he looks around in bafflement, but also this isn't the weirdest place he has woken up at recently (bathroom floor) so he's just like
okay. ]
[ elysium has proven himself thoroughly useless in this universe i'm not sure what you expected
he at least remembers to move his arm; it makes him look a little more respectful, like he hadn't taken advantage of thorns' vulnerability. sure, he'd asked for permission to flirt, but that was supposed to be when thorns was awake?
and since pretending to be asleep has worked out so well for him before, he's doing it again. wonderful. ]
he at least remembers to move his arm; it makes him look a little more respectful, like he hadn't taken advantage of thorns' vulnerability. sure, he'd asked for permission to flirt, but that was supposed to be when thorns was awake?
and since pretending to be asleep has worked out so well for him before, he's doing it again. wonderful. ]
[ well. at least this is a purer type of exercise (potential murder depending on if it gets bad). thorns looks back at elysium before sighing. might as well get this over with. ]
Do you need anything? All of the shops are currently closed for a holiday.
[ he has no idea if there's a holiday or not he did not look into what this festival is for. ]
Do you need anything? All of the shops are currently closed for a holiday.
[ he has no idea if there's a holiday or not he did not look into what this festival is for. ]
[ look at thorns, talking before acting!!!! mid-autumn just passed so conveniently it is that… the men take another few seconds to discuss among themselves before they're like
how strong can they be. they approach up close saying there is something they can help them with—and, well.
either thorns is parrying that sad excuse for a surprise attack or elysium is, before the rest of the crew join the fray. now this would've been a good starter mission for the rookies. ]
how strong can they be. they approach up close saying there is something they can help them with—and, well.
either thorns is parrying that sad excuse for a surprise attack or elysium is, before the rest of the crew join the fray. now this would've been a good starter mission for the rookies. ]
[ god. rest in peace sniperguard you would have loved this.
but they can go to battle... which is actually nice, because even though they have been getting the absolute worst kind of exercise, that is still not the same as a fight? he and elysium probably spar just to keep themselves in shape and active, but you can only go so far that way.
so. this is fun. unfortunate for the intruders. ]
but they can go to battle... which is actually nice, because even though they have been getting the absolute worst kind of exercise, that is still not the same as a fight? he and elysium probably spar just to keep themselves in shape and active, but you can only go so far that way.
so. this is fun. unfortunate for the intruders. ]
[ this is very fun. thorns is having a great time, and so is elysium by extension. by the end of it, they end up with a small pile of bodies all strewn up together to make sure they behave while their burdenbeast remains surprisingly docile.
it takes pets… ]
You looked like you missed this kind of work.
[ is the village life not for them? hmm. ]
it takes pets… ]
You looked like you missed this kind of work.
[ is the village life not for them? hmm. ]
[ oh. hmmm.
he pats the burdenbeast absentmindedly, wondering if the couple on the farm might want to keep it. ]
... I don't know about miss. It is good to have a change of pace though.
[ the two of them can dream about retiring somewhere secluded all they want but unfortunately they do enjoy enrichment. ]
he pats the burdenbeast absentmindedly, wondering if the couple on the farm might want to keep it. ]
... I don't know about miss. It is good to have a change of pace though.
[ the two of them can dream about retiring somewhere secluded all they want but unfortunately they do enjoy enrichment. ]
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