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[ he chuckles - - ]
Embarrassed? Oh, no. It is simply not a side of you I see often.
Embarrassed? Oh, no. It is simply not a side of you I see often.
Ockham wouldn't be O.S if they weren't the better candidate. [Firmly.] So it was some of both, and I think we both mellowed out after the bash' adopted Lesley—The orphan from the Juniper hit. [The one they had played to demonstrate O.S's abstract influence.]
[Hums thoughtfully.] It's hard to believe no-one would be keeping an eye on someone like that. But it sounds nice.
[Hums thoughtfully.] It's hard to believe no-one would be keeping an eye on someone like that. But it sounds nice.
Oh. You can't refuse taking office?
They would. Curious lot that we are. And if they were a danger, we would need to determine why.
They would. Curious lot that we are. And if they were a danger, we would need to determine why.
You can quite literally blame Hell. Or perhaps this is all rooted in my psyche were I dig far down enough.
[He can't really turn up the water in a heated pool or tell the fireplace to burn brighter, so....]
Do tell me if you start feeling ill. I'm not quite sure how your current effect of freezing will cause complications. Neither of us want this to get truly messy.
[He runs his thumb against one side of his neck and bites down on the other, lapping up the sludge.]
[He can't really turn up the water in a heated pool or tell the fireplace to burn brighter, so....]
Do tell me if you start feeling ill. I'm not quite sure how your current effect of freezing will cause complications. Neither of us want this to get truly messy.
[He runs his thumb against one side of his neck and bites down on the other, lapping up the sludge.]
A question to think about. Were they truly the best candidate? Not simply because you might also strive for it, but on a more objective sense.
Truthfully, I was second choice for the office of Emet-Selch. The other candidate merely stated I was more practical and refused it. I do wonder how different life would have been had he take up office.
Truthfully, I was second choice for the office of Emet-Selch. The other candidate merely stated I was more practical and refused it. I do wonder how different life would have been had he take up office.
Really? [looking up at him, eyebrows raised.] Did you want to be Emet-Selch?
I do think they were the best choice, at least until the circumstances changed. The decisions O.S has to make needs a steady hand, and there's no-one steadier than Ockham.
But there were practical considerations. Ockham's always had a better handle on Thisbe and less grief with Cato. And my time was better spent keeping Ganymede in office. I have to turn down office myself every year, or else I'd be co-consul at this point.
I do think they were the best choice, at least until the circumstances changed. The decisions O.S has to make needs a steady hand, and there's no-one steadier than Ockham.
But there were practical considerations. Ockham's always had a better handle on Thisbe and less grief with Cato. And my time was better spent keeping Ganymede in office. I have to turn down office myself every year, or else I'd be co-consul at this point.
I did not turn it down, and I did at the time.
So he is your leader in a sense, correct? The final decision is his, but yours and your fellows can influence him.
So he is your leader in a sense, correct? The final decision is his, but yours and your fellows can influence him.
How did he put it.
"You find practical use for that which you see, while I enjoy the seeing for its own sake."
I should mention this man was among my most closest of friends. Hythlodaeus.
Then not a bad position to be in even if the title was not yours. Our means of decision making was not that much different.
"You find practical use for that which you see, while I enjoy the seeing for its own sake."
I should mention this man was among my most closest of friends. Hythlodaeus.
Then not a bad position to be in even if the title was not yours. Our means of decision making was not that much different.
I do not believe so. 'Tis not the source of my frustrations.
I wouldn't go far to say that, but I simply wish to retire when all this is done. Pick up new hobbies as it were.
Though you wish to find a new place when this is all said and done, correct?
Though you wish to find a new place when this is all said and done, correct?
Then how fortuitous that you are here. But now I have to recall what I said to you versus your clone. A clever trick, truly.
You wanted to keep your abilities if I recall. I can see why.
You wanted to keep your abilities if I recall. I can see why.
Perhaps just a little. Though I'm surprised the memory does not return to you.
There are those with extraordinary power. Of that there is no mistake. But I think your wisdom will serve you better. And speaking of, why do you enjoy annoying Five so?
There are those with extraordinary power. Of that there is no mistake. But I think your wisdom will serve you better. And speaking of, why do you enjoy annoying Five so?
[They pout slightly. ] I'm starting to think something happened between you two.
[Sighs!] My wisdom, huh. I think I annoy Valour just by existing; I haven't really been trying. But I do think he's kind of stuck-up. It wouldn't kill him to relax a little.
[Sighs!] My wisdom, huh. I think I annoy Valour just by existing; I haven't really been trying. But I do think he's kind of stuck-up. It wouldn't kill him to relax a little.
[ it turns out being freezing and lacking in some blood may not be a good mix, in fact. he shivers a bit -- at least the heat of the dorms does help but he curls in closer, not wanting Emet-Selch to stop, either, raking fingers through his hair. ]
Of course -- I will tell you if it becomes too much.
Of course -- I will tell you if it becomes too much.
Nothing but pleasant conversation as is our wont.
He dislikes others talking down to him and he values his own advice over others. To his credit, he is quite intelligent. And yes, he could, but that will come with time.
The two of you can nurture whatever relationship you like. I am just curious.
He dislikes others talking down to him and he values his own advice over others. To his credit, he is quite intelligent. And yes, he could, but that will come with time.
The two of you can nurture whatever relationship you like. I am just curious.
[He hums when fingers run through his hair though he doesn't reply. He rubs his shoulders as he continues to drink, but he does pull back in a few moments for a small break. It is still gross.]
[ he exhales as he pulls back -- a bit heavily, his movements more lethargic as he idly strokes through his hair ]
If only ... I bled wine, or something more pleasing ...
If only ... I bled wine, or something more pleasing ...
Then I would have to share.
[Getting in the water with him and trying to tug him into his lap, arms around his waist. He doesn't want him to slip after all.]
[Getting in the water with him and trying to tug him into his lap, arms around his waist. He doesn't want him to slip after all.]
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