[OPEN] Catch-all!

[bemist]

WHO: Gebura and YOU
WHAT: Catch-all!
WHERE: Anywhere and everywhere
WHEN: Covering September-December (for the times when neither of us tled, how could we)
WARNINGS: Likely violence, spoilers for Library of Ruina, suicide attempt, will edit if anything else pops up




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[bemist]

I never minded you, though. Obviously you know by now if someone's pissing me off, I have no problems telling them.

[ Like. At all. ]

[siffriend]

You were my tour guide for the first week. It really didn't bother you?

[ Just... going up and expecting her to guide? Even if she offered... ]

[bemist]

Not really, no.

[ She shrugs lightly, mindful of the fact that Siffrin's still leaning against her. ]

It wasn't going out of my way, it was just bringing someone with me. And you weren't obnoxious or demanding about it. I was the one who said I'd do it, anyway. Complaining about it would have been stupid of me.

[siffriend]

[ That they are, and not leaving anytime soon. The warmth is nice; a line against their side, a weight in their palm. Invited, offered, and gluttonously they will never refuse. Oh, if they could do more, they would -- but this is enough, has to be enough.

(And even then. This is a lot more than you could ever even think about with your family members, coward. Do you like your fresh start, Siffrin? Already off on a better foot?

...

You relax your grip. If Gebura wants to let go, you should let her have the option.) ]

You should think kinder of yourself, Kali.

[ Siffrin'll say it as often as it takes. She has plenty to offer, even if she doesn't think so. Not everyone comes equipped with second motives. Even if acquaintanceship starts one way, it doesn't mean it can't go another. ]

... After all, even though Elysium likes annoying me a lot... we're friends.

[ (At least, Elysium calls you friend. There's no reason not to believe that. It just means he treats all his friends the way he treats you.) ]

[bemist]

And you should probably be reminded that I've killed a lot of people, Siffrin.

[ Said with a sigh. Again, it's not something a kind individual would do. She'd cared for many of them, after all.

Her hand remains where it is, regardless. ]

Though Elysium is the befriending type in the first place. Annoying or not, you're pretty accepting. I'm not surprised the two of you are friends. [ Callisto throws her more, honestly. ]

[siffriend]

I know. But... you do have a lot to offer, that's all. You should trust that.

[ That's all he means. She always brings that up as a point against her being kind in any way, but doesn't the years she spent protecting others, believing in something better, count for anything? Doesn't her thoughtless thoughtfulness here matter? If Mirabelle can consider Siffrin nice, which they don't understand but accept because Mirabelle said so, then can't Gebura accept this from them?

...

Maybe... Not... ]

It's probably more surprising that Callisto and I get along to you.

[ Haha. Well, mm. He'll send a picture of his invite to her, since he had it on hand from showing Elysium anyway. ]

He's more like this to me. And he accepts when I say no, too. He can be a little pushy, but he doesn't push too far... you and Elysium have different experiences with him, though. So I don't blame you.

[bemist]

[ Her eyes flash blue for a moment, reading--and then she sighs, wearily. ]

Well, you already know how we feel about him. If the two of you get along and he's not threatening you or trying to make wrong assumptions or not leaving you alone when you'd like to be, that's fine. There's no obligation for everyone to get along, or not get along.

His attitude reminds me a lot of the wealthier people in the City. Condescending. But at the very least, I can respect that he's honest.

[siffriend]

[ (You know.

But. You would like them to get along, is the thing.

... Maybe you should ask Loop for some advice.) ]

I'll keep your praise a secret from him. He'd just worsen if he knew.

[ Probably... ]

[bemist]

It's not praise, it's just a statement. But he would take it as more than it is, so...

[ She grimaces, lightly. ]

You know what, let's not talk about him.

[siffriend]

[ They're so alike....... Her and Elysium, that is. Maybe Callisto needs to give her an apology too, and then things will be okay. ]

I guess I'll have to make a fourth friend if I ever need to...

[ Hmmm. ]

Elysium's letting me stay with him. Because of the kaiju. It's been okay, but he keeps leaving food out.

[bemist]

Because of--oh. Godzilla. He feels bad about that.

[ Of course the kaiju is a homie now. ]

... If he's leaving food out, why don't you just eat it?

[siffriend]

[ Good to know. But in true Siffrin fashion, he doesn't seem bothered by the individual personally... ]

I do. It'll go to waste otherwise, and... I think he thinks I skip breakfast. Since they're apparently for me.

[ ...

The note said as much! ]

So I've been leaving food out, too. Since he has really late nights, and I figure he doesn't eat before he gets back. I don't think he's caught on, so don't tell him. Mostly just bread and seeds.

[bemist]

[ How has he not caught on-- ]

I don't tend to tell people things about other people in the first place, unless I have to. So you don't have to worry about that.

[siffriend]

Thanks. [ ... ] What else do birds eat?

[ Maybe berries... He should see what's safe for them to consume... ]

[bemist]

... Worms. Fruit?

He can eat human food just fine, though.

[ Or is this Siffrin's revenge, we just don't know-- ]

[siffriend]

Worms and fruit... The first would be too on the nose, so fruit...

[ Yeah-- ]

Can you do me a favor and find out his favorite? Or at least ones he likes. If I ask, it'll be too obvious.

[bemist]

You don't think it's not going to be immediately obvious if I ask? What he or I like doesn't really come up all that often, unless we're already getting food together.

[ Which. Happened once. And then he suffered and it was actually very funny. Ah, fond memories. ]

[siffriend]

[ So do all the Librarians just make him regret getting food with them, because Malkuth made him eat wriggling octopus arms with her. ]

I don't know who else he talks to.

[bemist]

Probably a lot of people. If you know someone extroverted, ask them.

[ Gebura asking is definitely going to out both of them. ]

[siffriend]

[ Auuughhhhh this is one hell of a side quest... ]

Okay.

[ (If there's one thing this implant is good for, it's taking notes!

You decide to do so. Mira would be proud.) ]

... How are you feeling?

[bemist]

Fine now. Just recovering from the whiplash of an emotion I hadn't thought I'd feel again.

[ And would definitely not have wanted to, if she'd had any say in it. ]

[siffriend]

... Sorry.

[ (You think you'd apologize a thousand times over.) ]

You can hit me. If it makes you feel better. I won't move.

[bemist]

[ A little snort. Maybe that's a smile. ]

It's fine. It's not the same situation.

... It wasn't a mistake, letting you get closer.

[siffriend]

[ (You

feel so warm, right now. It's a familiar warmth, born in the chest. It's a suffocating warmth, but not in a bad way. Like being smothered by blankets. Lightheaded and dizzying. You want to




You really wish she had just hit you.) ]

Mm. I'll try to make sure you don't regret it in the future, except when words come into play.

[ Wordplay......... ]

[bemist]

... You can just save the puns and jokes for people who will actually appreciate it.

[ So very dry. If that's the most aggravating thing about Siffrin (revised as of today, replacing "acts mysteriously like he can't fight very well"), it could very well be worse. ]

I can handle the rest.