WHO: callisto... and people. 🧍♂️ WHAT: catch-all. WHERE: seoul, busan, & everywhere in between! WHEN: throughout the month (that's almost over) WARNINGS: blood, gore, & anything else will be updated as i go!
[ oddly enough, when he sees the small assortment of things gebura has gathered here... it seems to suit her. while he may have grown accustomed to some degree of opulence in the palace, it's also true that he's spent most of his formative years on the battlefield. he doesn't have ridiculous expectations...
all the more, maybe she'd be offended, but he likes the idea of having made it into her space. it does make him smile just a bit, as if the realization was sinking in. ] As I said before, allies are more reliable.
[ there were no personal feelings involved. ]
But, I would not be opposed to being "buddy-buddy" if that's what you desire. As someone who could occupy such a position, do you not think I could offer you my assistance?
[ Ah, there's her exasperation, the woman scowling just long enough to show a glimpse of fang. He almost seems to do it deliberately, doesn't he? Happily misconstruing her words. Again. ]
And what do you actually think you can assist me with, Callisto?
Then it seems I have misunderstood the lady once more. I must be getting rusty in my communication with you since I have not been in your presence for some time. [ or so he suggests in an easygoing way, as if he could believe such a thing to be the case.
it's clearly not. ]
Isn't that obvious? [ he points a finger to where he once saw the brief flash of a particularly sharp tooth. ]
Then, am I to wait until you are desperate for it? I figured you would have appreciated doing it with someone you would feel no hint of remorse towards.
[ he opens his mouth, closes it, then gives a small huff.
is it in humor or because he's offended? maybe a bit of both. ] Now why would I do that? Is simply bringing it up from time to time such a deplorable crime?
Then if I agree to bring it up minimally, are you more likely to accept my assistance?
[ he brings a hand up, holding it out palms up in front of her, as if he were offering her an actual meal. ] Did you want to sample it first? If you're hesitant, I can always make it easier for you.
[ callisto's eyes sweep back to the sword at his side. ]
[ he rolls up one of the sleeves of his shirt, pushing it up towards his elbows. if he had wounds prior, it looks like it's healing along just fine alongside his other, age old scars. ] I wasn't going that far. Before you make me assume that's a request, you could just accept.
[ closer to the the vein may be better, and so he reaches to unsheathe his sword.
[ his eyes fall towards where she holds him in grip, and his lips curve upwards. ]
And you are one of the few who would label me as such without a hint reservation. [ but, maybe that's precisely why he can be here like this. no questions to intentions if just because she always seemed to want nothing to do with him at all. ]
If I'm one of the few, then I'll stay that way. What're you gonna do, threaten me for it?
[ Though for some reason, likely for novelty purposes, he's always seemed charmed by it more than anything. ]
... If you agree to never talk about this to anyone, I'll consider it. [ Because it's going to be more of a pain to have to actively prevent him from cutting himself, apparently. ]
Do I seem like I would risk losing out on hearing someone curse me out from time to time? [ gebura isn't wrong, and he admits as much out loud. no hint of shame, just as he's felt zero remorse about his threats of spilling blood here in her room... ]
Who do you think I would tell exactly? I am offended to hear that you think my lips are that loose.
That isn't false. But, is there a reason to hold back in most cases?
[ in general. is he implying that maybe there would be a reason in this case? being gebura's own discomfort? he doesn't seem to confirm it, however. ]
So you say, but I would argue that speaking of your secrets with Siffrin probably wouldn't do much. [ siffrin didn't strike callisto as the type whose opinions changed easily once they were cast. at the very least, if they believed in every rumor and unsavory opinion about him, they wouldn't still be here. ] If I had really desired to spread it around, do you not think the network the best place?
[ he lets it linger for a second before: ] Of course, I would never.
[ She releases his wrist with an irritated sigh. ]
Fine. But don't do this again. It won't end well for you.
[ In the tone of voice that suggests she will absolutely not answer the door for him next time, now that she knows he visits for these sorts of reasons (caring, apparently). ]
[ when she relinquishes her grip over him, he looks idly at where she once held him. ] What could happen? Would you drain me completely dry?
[ is this showing his disbelief that she would do such a thing? or the fact that he also doesn't take gebura as the type who would kill someone for something so petty? either way, with his wrist back, he begins undoing the buttons of his shirt. ]
I haven't found such an end yet, so I would say my odds are decent.
[ he motions to himself, as if... this were obvious (it's not).
but, he figures it helps not to have blood on his clothes when he leaves. not with a handful of people on base barely getting through their present states as is. ] Did you have other ideas? [ don't make him more obnoxious than he already is... ]
If my clothes get blood on them, you don't think that would make me a rather enticing treat for everyone else? [ not that he cares about the issues that would cause down the line as much as he simply couldn't be bothered with it.
but, he does stop undressing for a moment. ] Do you plan to take responsibility in such a case?
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all the more, maybe she'd be offended, but he likes the idea of having made it into her space. it does make him smile just a bit, as if the realization was sinking in. ] As I said before, allies are more reliable.
[ there were no personal feelings involved. ]
But, I would not be opposed to being "buddy-buddy" if that's what you desire. As someone who could occupy such a position, do you not think I could offer you my assistance?
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[ Ah, there's her exasperation, the woman scowling just long enough to show a glimpse of fang. He almost seems to do it deliberately, doesn't he? Happily misconstruing her words. Again. ]
And what do you actually think you can assist me with, Callisto?
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it's clearly not. ]
Isn't that obvious? [ he points a finger to where he once saw the brief flash of a particularly sharp tooth. ]
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[ Her expression flattens immediately. ]
No.
[ As in, yes it's obvious and hell no she's not going for it. ]
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he half-expected her to decline him. ]
Then, am I to wait until you are desperate for it? I figured you would have appreciated doing it with someone you would feel no hint of remorse towards.
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[ Callisto for the next few months like "Remember when I SAVED you from STARVATION?" Ugh, she can hear it now. ]
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is it in humor or because he's offended? maybe a bit of both. ] Now why would I do that? Is simply bringing it up from time to time such a deplorable crime?
[ this is how memories are made, gebura... ]
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[ Except to brag or use it to get something from her. She's absolutely convinced that's what would happen. ]
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[ he brings a hand up, holding it out palms up in front of her, as if he were offering her an actual meal. ] Did you want to sample it first? If you're hesitant, I can always make it easier for you.
[ callisto's eyes sweep back to the sword at his side. ]
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What, you're going to slice yourself to encourage me not to waste food?
[ Does she even hear her? Or himself?? ]
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[ it's not a yes, or a no. not even a maybe.
though, it does show his clear intent to offer it whether she likes it or not. ]
Maybe we can call it a test of your will?
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[ She echoes him, a little hollowly. ]
So you cut yourself and if I just stand there and watch you drip blood on the floor, you become convinced that I'm fine and give up?
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[ he rolls up one of the sleeves of his shirt, pushing it up towards his elbows. if he had wounds prior, it looks like it's healing along just fine alongside his other, age old scars. ] I wasn't going that far. Before you make me assume that's a request, you could just accept.
[ closer to the the vein may be better, and so he reaches to unsheathe his sword.
he should have brought a smaller knife. ]
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You are such a pain in the ass.
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And you are one of the few who would label me as such without a hint reservation. [ but, maybe that's precisely why he can be here like this. no questions to intentions if just because she always seemed to want nothing to do with him at all. ]
You're about halfway there.
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[ Though for some reason, likely for novelty purposes, he's always seemed charmed by it more than anything. ]
... If you agree to never talk about this to anyone, I'll consider it. [ Because it's going to be more of a pain to have to actively prevent him from cutting himself, apparently. ]
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Who do you think I would tell exactly? I am offended to hear that you think my lips are that loose.
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[ Flatly. ]
Siffrin seems to care about you, at least, so who knows. It proves people talk to you.
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[ in general. is he implying that maybe there would be a reason in this case? being gebura's own discomfort? he doesn't seem to confirm it, however. ]
So you say, but I would argue that speaking of your secrets with Siffrin probably wouldn't do much. [ siffrin didn't strike callisto as the type whose opinions changed easily once they were cast. at the very least, if they believed in every rumor and unsavory opinion about him, they wouldn't still be here. ] If I had really desired to spread it around, do you not think the network the best place?
[ he lets it linger for a second before: ] Of course, I would never.
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[ She releases his wrist with an irritated sigh. ]
Fine. But don't do this again. It won't end well for you.
[ In the tone of voice that suggests she will absolutely not answer the door for him next time, now that she knows he visits for these sorts of reasons (caring, apparently). ]
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[ is this showing his disbelief that she would do such a thing? or the fact that he also doesn't take gebura as the type who would kill someone for something so petty? either way, with his wrist back, he begins undoing the buttons of his shirt. ]
I haven't found such an end yet, so I would say my odds are decent.
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What the hell are you doing?
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[ he motions to himself, as if... this were obvious (it's not).
but, he figures it helps not to have blood on his clothes when he leaves. not with a handful of people on base barely getting through their present states as is. ] Did you have other ideas? [ don't make him more obnoxious than he already is... ]
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[ KEEP YOUR SHIRT ON!!! ]
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but, he does stop undressing for a moment. ] Do you plan to take responsibility in such a case?
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