( closed ) life like the unplumbed sea;

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WHO: Elysium & friends(?)
WHAT: This is now just a catch-all for everything
WHERE: Everywhere
WHEN: 2024
WARNINGS: Blanket warning for possible explorations of dark themes in general, please tread at your own risk. I will, however, endeavour to include specifics in headers if applicable.

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[frostfist]

[ He doesn't engage in stalking for no reason but he's happy to go along with torture for no reason? The duality of man.

Admittedly, Wriothesley is somewhat taken aback by the specificity of Elysium's request, eyes blinking slowly as his brows furrow together. Why him, of all people? They're not exactly bosom buddies and there are plenty of other Outsiders with far more talent and skill than him. ]

I don't have plans [ yet ] but why me? I'm just a guy.

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[ The torture had plenty of reason shhhh… much like Wriothesley had plenty of reason to show animosity towards Yuwon. It's just like that sometimes. ]

You have a sincere desire to help people out, don't you? [ and then they [REDACTED] ] I know there are others who would express interest the moment I ask, but that's a little different, I'd say.

[ Not to say he won't do it at some point. ]

I like working with people who'd share a common goal. You weren't scouring the area simply to fight whatever crime you encounter, yeah?

[frostfist]

[ Can't believe the [REDACTED] is getting delayed....more time for them to quibble over the details of this nebulous plan they're about to cook up.

Regardless, Elysium isn't wrong. Wriothesley might not be a hero like Bakugo or a do-gooder in the traditional sense, but he values peace and life and a right to live said life free of fear. Enough that he stays where he is to hear Elysium out. ]

Even if that's the case [ it's the case ] you're aware planning anything on a larger scale would take enormous amounts of both time and effort? You won't have much time left on your hands to plan those extravagant parties of yours.

[ He's really never gonna let this go. ]

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[ More time for them to impart a legacy, you mean… thanks Yuwon. ]

I'll have you know that's the only party I've ever planned.

[ For now. Or for forever. Wriothesley can be special in that way. The fact that he keeps bringing it up just makes Elysium think that he'd derived that much enjoyment from it? Far be it for Elysium to judge. ]

Is this you admitting you enjoyed the party more than you were willing to let on? If I didn't know any better, I'd say it sounds like you'd be lamenting it more than I.

[frostfist]

[ Wow, that makes him feel so special (no). Goodbye to Yuwrio, hello to Elywrio? (Also no, though engaging in [REDACTED] together is certainly romantic.) ]

I can't deny it was memorable. [ In all the wrong ways. Which his sharp smile probably alludes to. ] Though I'm hoping all your future ideas will be a little more subtle.

[ How are they supposed to catch bad guys if they announce their presence right off the bat? :/ ]

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[ since my last tag had too many words, apparently ]

Unless you would've preferred that I left you there, I was subtle up until you got hit by the truck.

[ He shakes his head with a shrug, feigned exasperation. Are they talking about work or are they talking about parties…? The answer is yes.

These double entendres are so much, man. ]

Too bad for you, that would go against my personal code of conduct. Are you quite done venting out your frustrations? This wouldn't be the first time you've seen me at work—this really shouldn't be a surprise to you.

[frostfist]

[ Damn, he is just stating a fact? ]

You don't want to see me when I'm actually venting out my frustrations. [ Is it better or worse than Callist in his torture dungeon? Stay tuned. ] But fine, I'm not so powerful here that I can afford to turn down any partnerships, regardless of who they're from.

[ Though maybe they should discuss this someplace that isn't a dark alley? He did abandon his poor tornado potato and now he's hungry and X kryptos shorter, to boot. Time to make up for it with better food. ]

But if we're going to discuss this seriously, perhaps we should take this somewhere else?

[ Like over tea, maybe. ]

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Wow, that almost sounds like an invitation.

[ One that he'd be more interested in taunting out of Wriothesley if he didn't just play with fire, yeah. Considering Wriothesley's past occupation, maybe he shares more in common with Callisto than he'd rather think about at the moment… ]

… But I doubt we have the luxury of time at the moment, so we'll have to raincheck, sorry to say. [ with his hands clasped together, he winks. ] At least, in favour of our more pressing priorities. Over takeout back at our temporary base? That'd be our most secure location.

[frostfist]

[ Stop, he has a girlfriend, he can't be unfaithful to her. ]

Fine by me. [ It beats the food back at the cafeteria, so. ] I'll even let you pick the food.

[ And then they went back and talked about Crime(TM), with Elysium leading the way so Wriothesley can stare at the round globes of his ass. The end. ]