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[iron_infidel]

[One might notice at first that the older troll appears distraught. His eyes are sunken in and the vibrant red of his blood glistens around the yellow of his eyes, creating small viens that extend into the iris. It is a subtle effect that lack of sleep may cause.

There is a moment as he brings a hand up to rub his eyes, following with a pinch at the bridge of his nose before he drops his hand to his side. His mouth opens to speak but is caught in the crossfire with a sharp yawn. A short and curt growl escapes his throat. This was annoying.

Quickly he gains his composure and shakes his head, trying to wake himself from such a drowsy state. Now he can talk at full attention...maybe.]

I wish to address....

[Another pause, muscles tense as he subdues the urge to yawn once more. Calmly he drops back to a relaxing state.]

This tower has grown. I am unaware if any have noticed, though...I am sure. That you have. Since I have found exploring on ones own can prove difficult, especially with new dangers about now.

Would anyone wish to engage...eng..age...in....

[Another yawn escapes him and he nods off for a moment, before the feed cuts off. It must have been an accident maybe an unconscious flick of a finger.]

Comments

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[disgracedvoid]

...yes.

[He's just gonna shrug. Because. Yeah. Okay. What else is there to say?]

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[iron_infidel]

[He inches a bit closer now.]

Is it because...I am a mutant?

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[disgracedvoid]

[He's going to remain where he is, though his body language isn't as closed off as one might expect.]

...I do not know.

[There's a small pause.]

It is complicated.

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[iron_infidel]

[He finally reaches his destination. Coming just a knees length away from the other. Sitting face to face he gently places a hand on the other upper knee.]

It is alright. You do not have to explain further.

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[disgracedvoid]

...well, that is a good thing.

[Darkleer doesn't flinch away from the touch.]

I am afraid I would not do a very good job, if I had to.

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[iron_infidel]

[Another smile and he places his other hand upon the free knee.]

Yes, it is for the better. If I was ot offer an observation, it seems as if you are slowly creeping out from a metaphorical box.

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[disgracedvoid]

[Darkleer's breathing slows, bit by bit, though he does drop his gaze to his knees, rather than meet Signless' gaze.]

It is unfortunately a very comfortable box.

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[iron_infidel]

[He moves his head, so that it hovers just blow Darkleer's own. Trying to catch his gaze regardless of where he moved it.]

Mmm, no worries we will move you out and into a brand new one.

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[disgracedvoid]

[And then, very, very quietly:]

...what do you want from me?

[It's less a straightforward question and more a feeble attempt to rationalize just what the fuck just happened here.]

[Action] *muffled Adam Lambert in the distance*

[iron_infidel]

[A soft sigh escapes him and he lowers his gaze, to something more practical.]

I wish for your happiness and acceptance towards others to be honest. It is all I ever ask from others. However, I wish for these complications to end between us. I wish for a conclusion.

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[disgracedvoid]

I do not know if I can give you that.

[He swallows hard.]

But I would try, if you will let me.

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[iron_infidel]

[A smile comes to his features.]

Yes, I will.

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[disgracedvoid]

Matters of emotion and the like do not come easily to me.

[Or well they do, but then. REPRESSION.]

I am aware it is rather frustrating, at times. I apologize for it.

[tl;dr, FEELINGS ARE HARD, OKAY.]

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[iron_infidel]

[The smile remains in amusement. Slowly he moves to his knees and inches up so that he is eye level with Darkleer. To make sure he does a hand comes to his chin and slowly raises it. What comes next was a bit unexpected. A tiny kiss, he placed right upon Darkleer's lips. Tiny, subtle and platonic but it expressed care for the other. When he had finished he carefully sits back down in his original positon with a rather large grin on his face.]

I understand Darkleer, it is ok.

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[disgracedvoid]

[...WELP. That sure as fuck just happened. Darkleer blinks once, twice, and then very slowly puts his face in his hands.]

...what am I going to do with you?

[But hey, it sounds less like a complaint and more like fond exasperation because you make no bloody sense, Signless. He lets out a soft sigh, nonetheless.]

At this point, it seems rather silly for you not to use my name, if that's what you prefer.

[Stupid, ridiculous mutant.]

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[iron_infidel]

Perhaps I chose to in order to be silly, Horuss.

[Even though it did happen...if it was to happen in the future, perhaps some form of height advancement on his part would be needed. Or vice verse.]

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[disgracedvoid]

In you, I am fairly certain silliness is not exactly a choice.

[Yeah, he's doing the thing again, where he laughs without moving a muscle. Have some teasing~]

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[iron_infidel]

Then it only something that you bring out in me.

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[disgracedvoid]

[Cautiously:]

I suppose, all things considered, that it is not such a terrible thing to bring out in someone, all things considered.

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[iron_infidel]

[A faint chuckle sounds.]

Yes all things considered.

[A pause.]

Horuss...should we...form one?

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[disgracedvoid]

[Don't pick on him! He's clearly flustered! ...kind of. Somehow. Somewhere underneath that massive lineface. The question utterly disarms him.]

...I honestly do not know.

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[iron_infidel]

It is something to consider and if we are to cross the path, take the next step.

[Another pause.]

I must talk to Mituna.

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[disgracedvoid]

I feel I should leave this decision in your hands, given our... history.

[Or would be history. Urg. Timelines.]

Before you do much else, I do request you get some rest.

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[iron_infidel]

Mmmm it is more of your history then it is mine, but I understand.

[At least they got somewhere.]

Yes, such a request I will honor.

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[disgracedvoid]

...nonetheless, it is something to consider.

[He shrugs delicately.]

Then I shall leave you to it.

[There's a small pause.]

You know well where to find me, should you have need of me.