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[ Yes, she got dark hair normally, but how would he know about tha-- ]
Y-You've met my vessel?!
[ Shocking! Why did he never bring it up before? Was that to use this as a weapon against her somehow? But that makes no sense, whatever weaknesses she had are totally irrelevant to her
... Except the mysterious phenomenon that causes electronics to break around her, but she has no idea it's tied to her vessel. ]
[ Shocking! Why did he never bring it up before? Was that to use this as a weapon against her somehow? But that makes no sense, whatever weaknesses she had are totally irrelevant to her
... Except the mysterious phenomenon that causes electronics to break around her, but she has no idea it's tied to her vessel. ]
[ He waves off the concern, since, well. He can't exactly promise that, but it's exactly what would be expected from him, so he doesn't think it would be a surprise. Besides. The new topic is more interesting! He nods as he takes another sip of the sake. ]
Yeah, pretty sure. Like the hair and eye colors are different, but all the structure and voice and all that. Exactly the same. It'd be a hell of a coincidence for it to be another person, especially since she was a mage from our world.
[ They'd only met once before she'd disappeared before wherever the hell people went when they had enough of Kenos, but... It'd been a strong impression, that's for sure. He clicks his tongue as he remembers it and shakes his head. ]
...Something about mages too. Not a iota of respect in their bones, I swear.
[ aka she'd bullied him immediately ]
Yeah, pretty sure. Like the hair and eye colors are different, but all the structure and voice and all that. Exactly the same. It'd be a hell of a coincidence for it to be another person, especially since she was a mage from our world.
[ They'd only met once before she'd disappeared before wherever the hell people went when they had enough of Kenos, but... It'd been a strong impression, that's for sure. He clicks his tongue as he remembers it and shakes his head. ]
...Something about mages too. Not a iota of respect in their bones, I swear.
[ aka she'd bullied him immediately ]
[ Mhm... She's been curious about her vessel for a long time. All she knows is that her name is Rin, she participated in a grail war and the red-clothed Servant that was briefly there was probably contracted to her. She'd like to ask him, but it feels that would imply she owes him a favor or something. Sighs. ]
If you treated her half as poorly as you did me initially, I'm surprised she didn't try murdering you.
[ She was chosen to be Ishtar's vessel - Ereshkigal is just the happy accident that came along - so she presumes Rin is a lot more like her sister than her. And Ishtar can be very murder happy when someone or something offends her. ]
Besides, did you give her any reason to respect you?
[ Sure, he's a god. But he's also something else, something she's too polite to say with words from the language they're using to communicate here (the word is shithead). ]
If you treated her half as poorly as you did me initially, I'm surprised she didn't try murdering you.
[ She was chosen to be Ishtar's vessel - Ereshkigal is just the happy accident that came along - so she presumes Rin is a lot more like her sister than her. And Ishtar can be very murder happy when someone or something offends her. ]
Besides, did you give her any reason to respect you?
[ Sure, he's a god. But he's also something else, something she's too polite to say with words from the language they're using to communicate here (the word is shithead). ]
Huh? You're still sour about the water bottle, seriously?
[ That is definitely not the only reason that her first impression of him was so poor, but he's ignoring that. Their personal differences when it came to their roles as Servants and the Masters they choose to support are totally different in his book. Plus, as is clear, he's also relaxed his antagonism towards Ereshkigal and Izou both, but he'd never admit it. ]
No, I didn't treat her poorly. Hell, she was the one treating me poorly, since she was all buddy-buddy with Quetzalcoatl. I didn't have a damn thing to do with him dying. Her dying. Whatever.
[ He waves a hand dismissively, since the fact that his brother took a female vessel makes the pronouns a bit complicated. Gods and gender, it's whatever, truly, ]
Doesn't have anything to do with that anyways. Point is, mages have no respect when it comes to the divine. First words out of Daybit's mouth after summoning me was criticizing me, and your vessel, she had the audacity to ask if I'd consider a contract with her and then say "I wasn't actually offering."
[ That's not quite the case, but it's how he interprets it. With a click of his tongue and a shake of his head, he takes another drink. He starts to quickly (but surprisingly nicely) write out his new card, but it ends up just being a single world in Nahuatl—Nimitztlazòtla. It’s exactly what Ereshkigal suggested, but he can’t write it in front of her… Not in a language she’d understand, anyways. Apparently complaining (and alcohol) give him a little more courage in this arena. ]
[ That is definitely not the only reason that her first impression of him was so poor, but he's ignoring that. Their personal differences when it came to their roles as Servants and the Masters they choose to support are totally different in his book. Plus, as is clear, he's also relaxed his antagonism towards Ereshkigal and Izou both, but he'd never admit it. ]
No, I didn't treat her poorly. Hell, she was the one treating me poorly, since she was all buddy-buddy with Quetzalcoatl. I didn't have a damn thing to do with him dying. Her dying. Whatever.
[ He waves a hand dismissively, since the fact that his brother took a female vessel makes the pronouns a bit complicated. Gods and gender, it's whatever, truly, ]
Doesn't have anything to do with that anyways. Point is, mages have no respect when it comes to the divine. First words out of Daybit's mouth after summoning me was criticizing me, and your vessel, she had the audacity to ask if I'd consider a contract with her and then say "I wasn't actually offering."
[ That's not quite the case, but it's how he interprets it. With a click of his tongue and a shake of his head, he takes another drink. He starts to quickly (but surprisingly nicely) write out his new card, but it ends up just being a single world in Nahuatl—Nimitztlazòtla. It’s exactly what Ereshkigal suggested, but he can’t write it in front of her… Not in a language she’d understand, anyways. Apparently complaining (and alcohol) give him a little more courage in this arena. ]
[ ... Yeah, she's going to assume she would get a very different picture of the situation, were she to speak about this with her vessel. As for the word he's writing... She doesn't understand the language but she has an idea as to what it may mean.
Regardless: ]
If your own boyfriend criticizes you, perhaps you should seriously ponder what is wrong with you rather than assume every single souls you have ever encountered to be in the wrong.
[ Historians will look back at this exchange and wonder if Ereshkigal used the term "boyfriend" on purpose to fluster or perhaps even antagonize Tezcatlipoca. But as far as she's concerned, she's only use the word that best described their relationship.
After everything she's heard today, she can think of no term more appropriate to describe Tezcatlipoca and Daybit in relation to each other. Clearly he doesn't want to use "Master," and "Priest" is just a silly way to try and reframe things. Boyfriend is super approproate. ]
I understand changing is hard for our kind-- [Goodness, does she know.] But it is far from impossible.
Regardless: ]
If your own boyfriend criticizes you, perhaps you should seriously ponder what is wrong with you rather than assume every single souls you have ever encountered to be in the wrong.
[ Historians will look back at this exchange and wonder if Ereshkigal used the term "boyfriend" on purpose to fluster or perhaps even antagonize Tezcatlipoca. But as far as she's concerned, she's only use the word that best described their relationship.
After everything she's heard today, she can think of no term more appropriate to describe Tezcatlipoca and Daybit in relation to each other. Clearly he doesn't want to use "Master," and "Priest" is just a silly way to try and reframe things. Boyfriend is super approproate. ]
I understand changing is hard for our kind-- [Goodness, does she know.] But it is far from impossible.
[ Naturally, it’s that one word that gets Tezcatlipoca to lose his cool again in a way that’s almost comical. It’s nothing over the top, but the absolutely shocked, stricken look he gives Ereshkigal is so atypical from his normal expressions of cool aloofness or sharp, mean smiles. It looks like his brain has just short-circuited for her stating things so bluntly.
She’s right though, of course. It’s exactly how most people would identify it. But Tezcatlipoca has never considered it, because both he and Daybit are just incredibly unique, bizarre people. Their reasons couldn’t be more different as to why, but they both have an intrinsic hesitation when it comes to relationships. And apparently, saying “I love you” and calling Daybit his boyfriend are two completely separate, disparate concepts. The way he thinks is alien, but sometimes it presents itself stupidly. ]
Huh? You tryin’ to piss me off or what?
[ Truly. What could lead her to that conclusion other than everything he’s said. It would be worse if she knew what he hadn’t said, from surprisingly tender gestures that were destined to be forgotten to mana transfers. ]
I’m setting aside the fact that it’s a terrible idea in the first place. He ain’t my boyfriend, since that doesn’t even make any damn sense for gods.
She’s right though, of course. It’s exactly how most people would identify it. But Tezcatlipoca has never considered it, because both he and Daybit are just incredibly unique, bizarre people. Their reasons couldn’t be more different as to why, but they both have an intrinsic hesitation when it comes to relationships. And apparently, saying “I love you” and calling Daybit his boyfriend are two completely separate, disparate concepts. The way he thinks is alien, but sometimes it presents itself stupidly. ]
Huh? You tryin’ to piss me off or what?
[ Truly. What could lead her to that conclusion other than everything he’s said. It would be worse if she knew what he hadn’t said, from surprisingly tender gestures that were destined to be forgotten to mana transfers. ]
I’m setting aside the fact that it’s a terrible idea in the first place. He ain’t my boyfriend, since that doesn’t even make any damn sense for gods.
[ That makes no sense for gods? Then why would that "piss him off," to use his own terms? She smiles slightly and stand up. That's just about enough Tezca bullying for the day. ]
I think I understand now... Why you're so disagreeable usually. [Because you're completely helpless the moment someone sees right through you. But she's kind enough not to word her conclusion aloud, she'll allow for him to retain some of his dignity today.] Ehehe.
[ Honestly with the way she now understands him...
... She doesn't think he'll ever manage to get under her skin again. She may be wrong, of course. She probably is. But at least the playing field is evened out now. ]
I have a recommendation before I leave. Try not to use the same excuse multiple times within the same discussion. [Like "I'm a god, therefore this doesn't apply to me." The first time may work, but after the third times it's getting a tad too obvious.] I usually try to alternate between excuses so people don't notice anything.
[ Take it from a professional when it comes to lying to herself - and to the world about herself. ]
I think I understand now... Why you're so disagreeable usually. [Because you're completely helpless the moment someone sees right through you. But she's kind enough not to word her conclusion aloud, she'll allow for him to retain some of his dignity today.] Ehehe.
[ Honestly with the way she now understands him...
... She doesn't think he'll ever manage to get under her skin again. She may be wrong, of course. She probably is. But at least the playing field is evened out now. ]
I have a recommendation before I leave. Try not to use the same excuse multiple times within the same discussion. [Like "I'm a god, therefore this doesn't apply to me." The first time may work, but after the third times it's getting a tad too obvious.] I usually try to alternate between excuses so people don't notice anything.
[ Take it from a professional when it comes to lying to herself - and to the world about herself. ]
[ the absolute irony of the one other thread I've tossed into this post ]
[ Silco has probably noticed that Tezcatlipoca has been more absent lately. It's not like he's hiding or less social, since it's still easy to catch him chatting easily in person or on the network, but he's just not around like he usually is. Since they're neighbors, his comings and goings are a little easier to track, and thus it's easy to guess that Tezcatlipoca has just picked up more shifts at work. It's what his patterns perfectly coincide with.
The usual assumption would be that Tezcatlipoca is trying to make more money, since he certainly knows how to spend it, but. His hard work very much coincides with something else of note. It's right after Ereshkigal's public "help" and thus Tezcatlipoca's very public rejection. Things hadn't exactly improved in subsequent days.
But he's fine. Really. He's a god, and a god of impartiality at that. Bad luck has always been his best friend, so he can't exactly say he's surprised by any of this.
...
It's late enough at night that it counts as early in the morning that Silco gets a text. ]
silcoooooooooooo
u up
[ Silco has probably noticed that Tezcatlipoca has been more absent lately. It's not like he's hiding or less social, since it's still easy to catch him chatting easily in person or on the network, but he's just not around like he usually is. Since they're neighbors, his comings and goings are a little easier to track, and thus it's easy to guess that Tezcatlipoca has just picked up more shifts at work. It's what his patterns perfectly coincide with.
The usual assumption would be that Tezcatlipoca is trying to make more money, since he certainly knows how to spend it, but. His hard work very much coincides with something else of note. It's right after Ereshkigal's public "help" and thus Tezcatlipoca's very public rejection. Things hadn't exactly improved in subsequent days.
But he's fine. Really. He's a god, and a god of impartiality at that. Bad luck has always been his best friend, so he can't exactly say he's surprised by any of this.
...
It's late enough at night that it counts as early in the morning that Silco gets a text. ]
silcoooooooooooo
u up
Edited 2025-07-18 18:26 (UTC)
[Well, it's not like Silco isn't aware of what happened. He makes a habit of keeping an eye on things, and when Daybit had arrived, it really wasn't easy to miss. Though, Silco isn't by habit a supportive person, so things continue as normal.
He thinks Tezcatlipoca can handle himself, after all. He's a god.
It's not like he's going to need Silco to help. He might swing by the bar here and there, but that was it. Just to keep an eye on things. Also because he hasn't been around as much and Silco's grown... Used to his presence. (It's OK Silco, you can say he's a friend.)
He is up, though. Unsurprisingly. Tezcatlipoca knows he keeps late hours. ]
Of course I'm up. What is it?
[ He'd almost asked if he wanted more money but he's NOT opening up that door. ]
He thinks Tezcatlipoca can handle himself, after all. He's a god.
It's not like he's going to need Silco to help. He might swing by the bar here and there, but that was it. Just to keep an eye on things. Also because he hasn't been around as much and Silco's grown... Used to his presence. (It's OK Silco, you can say he's a friend.)
He is up, though. Unsurprisingly. Tezcatlipoca knows he keeps late hours. ]
Of course I'm up. What is it?
[ He'd almost asked if he wanted more money but he's NOT opening up that door. ]
i woudl never
[ Does Silco believe that... Luckily, it doesn't matter, because Tezcatlipoca is coming to visit anyways. It's a sign of their odd friendship.
It’s only ten minutes or so when there's a knock on Silco's door, but assuming that he already unlocked itto keep the thread moving, Tezcatlipoca lets himself in before Silco can answer it. And, as if the texts themselves weren’t obvious, Tezcatlipoca is wasted. He stumbles in and looks generally disheveled.
There’s reason to immediately doubt his story about a couple shots at closing, since Silco does know Tezcatlipoca. They’ve had drinks together many times, and he’s even seen the god buzzed once or twice, but that made it clear in turn. Not only does he have a high tolerance, but he the same as he usually is. This is a rather stark difference. ]
Silcooooo. I feel like shit!
[ But, you know. At least he’s pleasant and happy when he’s wasted, apparently. His speech is slurred, but there’s also a note of an accent in it that’s usually absent. It doesn’t ring as familiar, but when he’s this far gone the translation process from Nahuatl to their common tongue isn’t quite as easy. ]
[ Does Silco believe that... Luckily, it doesn't matter, because Tezcatlipoca is coming to visit anyways. It's a sign of their odd friendship.
It’s only ten minutes or so when there's a knock on Silco's door, but assuming that he already unlocked it
There’s reason to immediately doubt his story about a couple shots at closing, since Silco does know Tezcatlipoca. They’ve had drinks together many times, and he’s even seen the god buzzed once or twice, but that made it clear in turn. Not only does he have a high tolerance, but he the same as he usually is. This is a rather stark difference. ]
Silcooooo. I feel like shit!
[ But, you know. At least he’s pleasant and happy when he’s wasted, apparently. His speech is slurred, but there’s also a note of an accent in it that’s usually absent. It doesn’t ring as familiar, but when he’s this far gone the translation process from Nahuatl to their common tongue isn’t quite as easy. ]
Edited 2025-07-18 21:17 (UTC)
Feel like it? You look like it too.
[ Truly, he's seen Tezca buzzed on both alcohol and shimmer, and neither one has ever left him looking like a true drunkard like this. Tezcatlipoca looks worse than he sounds, actually, and when he stumbles in, Silco will actually slide the bottle he'd had sitting on his cramped little couch (replacing the old desk and chairs) towards him. Just in case.
Clearly he doesn't need anything else tonight.
Silco might, though.]
Shots, was it? You look like you drank a few bottles.
[ Truly, he's seen Tezca buzzed on both alcohol and shimmer, and neither one has ever left him looking like a true drunkard like this. Tezcatlipoca looks worse than he sounds, actually, and when he stumbles in, Silco will actually slide the bottle he'd had sitting on his cramped little couch (replacing the old desk and chairs) towards him. Just in case.
Clearly he doesn't need anything else tonight.
Silco might, though.]
Shots, was it? You look like you drank a few bottles.
[ Tezcatlipoca just laughs cheerfully as he's insulted, and he even waves a hand at those bottles as they're pulled away. At least he also understands that he shouldn't have any more... But his decision is probably worse (in Silco's opinion) because rather than take another seat or even steal a bed, Tezcatlipoca plops down on the couch right next to Silco. ]
Ha, no way. S'long as I got this human vessel, that'd totally kill me. And that's be fuckin' lame. Imagine, a god, killed by booze... That's more Birdie's style...
[ The last part is murmured absently as Tezcatlipoca reaches up to his hair to put it up into a ponytail... Only to find that there's a hairtie there already. It's just so loose and messy that he'd forgotten. He chuckles again, then gets to work just re-securing that one. ]
Been workin' too much. So, one thing led to another, and bam, we're clearin' out inventory.
Ha, no way. S'long as I got this human vessel, that'd totally kill me. And that's be fuckin' lame. Imagine, a god, killed by booze... That's more Birdie's style...
[ The last part is murmured absently as Tezcatlipoca reaches up to his hair to put it up into a ponytail... Only to find that there's a hairtie there already. It's just so loose and messy that he'd forgotten. He chuckles again, then gets to work just re-securing that one. ]
Been workin' too much. So, one thing led to another, and bam, we're clearin' out inventory.
Edited 2025-07-20 02:54 (UTC)
[ Thankfully, the couch is just big enough — or maybe it's that Silco's particularly small — but he shook his head, and went about pouring his own drink, keeping it in the hand on the opposite side of Tezcatlipoca, just in case.
He watched him for a long moment, curious. ]
Birdie's style is getting killed by me. [ Just a little bit put upon in tone, but he takes a sip, because this isn't really about Birdie, it's about Tezcatlipoca, who is clearly having a time right now.
He can guess. ]
I noticed you've been working more. You never really were the workaholic type like I was.
Surely you don't need funding that bad these days, do you? There are two of us now.
[ That's a hell of a way to broach the subject. ]
He watched him for a long moment, curious. ]
Birdie's style is getting killed by me. [ Just a little bit put upon in tone, but he takes a sip, because this isn't really about Birdie, it's about Tezcatlipoca, who is clearly having a time right now.
He can guess. ]
I noticed you've been working more. You never really were the workaholic type like I was.
Surely you don't need funding that bad these days, do you? There are two of us now.
[ That's a hell of a way to broach the subject. ]
[ At least this time around, Tezcatlipoca is more than happy to cheer on Silco's crimes. He laughs when Silco (pouts) claims the credit, and he gives him a friendly smack on the shoulder. ]
Damn right! That's my acolyte, number one killer even if you're playin' with a handicap compared to everyone else.
[ Which is just that he doesn't have crazy powers, but considering their company? That is pretty significant. Tezcatlipoca keeps chuckling, but he does lean over to start unlacing his boots. He's been on his feet all day, so they're definitely tired. And besides. He's going to curl up on this couch, thanks Silco. ]
Damn right! That's my acolyte, number one killer even if you're playin' with a handicap compared to everyone else.
[ Which is just that he doesn't have crazy powers, but considering their company? That is pretty significant. Tezcatlipoca keeps chuckling, but he does lean over to start unlacing his boots. He's been on his feet all day, so they're definitely tired. And besides. He's going to curl up on this couch, thanks Silco. ]
[ ...But that change of topic turns his laughter into a grumble instead. ]
Whaddya mean? I'm a workaho— Ah. No, I guess you haven't really seen it. There hasn't been good business to get into here. Tried to pick up my arms manufacturing again and apparently this country doesn't do that? Fuckin' lame...
[ He could get distracted with that tangent easily, since he certainly has plenty of complaints there. He'd much rather have his own business, and there's plenty to talk about there, but luckily (?) he stays on topic. ]
But nah. Just felt like working more. Shit sucks around here, so it's like gettin' out of the house.
Whaddya mean? I'm a workaho— Ah. No, I guess you haven't really seen it. There hasn't been good business to get into here. Tried to pick up my arms manufacturing again and apparently this country doesn't do that? Fuckin' lame...
[ He could get distracted with that tangent easily, since he certainly has plenty of complaints there. He'd much rather have his own business, and there's plenty to talk about there, but luckily (?) he stays on topic. ]
But nah. Just felt like working more. Shit sucks around here, so it's like gettin' out of the house.
[ Tezcatlipoca makes himself at home, and Silco — normally prickly and unpleasant Silco — lets him. Unfortunately for him, Tezcatlipoca has achieved enabling status, which means he only offers a soft grumble of complaint, before he turns back to his drinks. There's a book on his lap, tight writing in it — for all that everything is implants and technology, Silco still prefers analog. He puts the pen in the book, and closes it, slides it to his side. ]
Now, far be it from me to disagree with you about that — but I thought you would be investing in spending time hyping up the little project you made me put my money into.
[ The base upgrades, is what he means.
He knows what Tezcatlipoca is trying to avoid, but he's stalking around it. ]
If you need to be away, there are far better things to get invested into.
Now, far be it from me to disagree with you about that — but I thought you would be investing in spending time hyping up the little project you made me put my money into.
[ The base upgrades, is what he means.
He knows what Tezcatlipoca is trying to avoid, but he's stalking around it. ]
If you need to be away, there are far better things to get invested into.
Ah, that? Nah... That's- Well, don't need to hype it up. Already enjoying it, ain't ya?
[ Tezcatlipoca gestures lightly to the room, and this reaction is probably also a little surprising. As boisterous and arrogant as Tezcatlipoca is, the base reconstruction and his role in it is something he seems... humble about? It doesn't seem to fit him, but it's just one of those odd, surprising little nuances of the god.
He's a god full of surprises, apparently, since even if Silco is stalking around the topic, Tezcatlipoca just beats him to it. ]
Don't need to be away. But, y'know. It's awkward. Everyone knows my fuckin' business now.
[ And as if he's anticipating Silco accusing him of something, he points at Silco. He really does know Silco well, considering this is the first thing he says. ]
And she I know you read it too, you nosy fuck. [ (fond, compliment) ] So wasn't 'cuz Eresh was feelin' jealous, so don't get into that.
[ Tezcatlipoca gestures lightly to the room, and this reaction is probably also a little surprising. As boisterous and arrogant as Tezcatlipoca is, the base reconstruction and his role in it is something he seems... humble about? It doesn't seem to fit him, but it's just one of those odd, surprising little nuances of the god.
He's a god full of surprises, apparently, since even if Silco is stalking around the topic, Tezcatlipoca just beats him to it. ]
Don't need to be away. But, y'know. It's awkward. Everyone knows my fuckin' business now.
[ And as if he's anticipating Silco accusing him of something, he points at Silco. He really does know Silco well, considering this is the first thing he says. ]
And she I know you read it too, you nosy fuck. [ (fond, compliment) ] So wasn't 'cuz Eresh was feelin' jealous, so don't get into that.
[ A note of acquiescence. He is, but Silco's is still... well. It isn't exactly looking lived-in. Sure, there's a couch instead of a desk and chairs, but the bed is neatly made on the first floor, the loft unused. The changes are minimal for Silco, though there's at least a little personality in here. (Courtesy of Jinx, of course. ]
I can't imagine what that's like.
[ He says, taking a long sip of his drink. However, he moves on from it quickly. The barb is automatic, more than pointed. ]
I did read it. [ he's nosy, yeah. How ELSE is he supposed to gossip? ] I don't really care why she did it. Maybe she should have let you deal with it on your own, instead of bringing it up for all to see, hm?
Just like her to stick her nose in where it doesn't belong.
I can't imagine what that's like.
[ He says, taking a long sip of his drink. However, he moves on from it quickly. The barb is automatic, more than pointed. ]
I did read it. [ he's nosy, yeah. How ELSE is he supposed to gossip? ] I don't really care why she did it. Maybe she should have let you deal with it on your own, instead of bringing it up for all to see, hm?
Just like her to stick her nose in where it doesn't belong.
Ghghhh...
[ The pointed comment just gets a half-annoyed groan out of Tezcatlipoca, but he doesn't fight it. It was one thing to tease Silco about it before, but now... Yeah, he has a point. Maybe. It's not quite the same, but he's not up for being a pedant at the moment (thankfully).
It at least gives him time to undo the boots and kick them off. With that done, he gets more comfortable on the couch, but Silco is at least spared the physical affection. That's Set's territory, duh. ]
I wanted to deal with it myself...
[ He murmurs it petulantly as he settles comfortably, then clicks his tongue in irritation. ]
If it was anyone else, I'd fuckin' kill 'em. But dammit... [ Another groan, and he covers his face with his a hand. He hadn't actually admitted this when he and Silco had talked, so now he does. ] I don't know what it was. Probably nothing, since don't think it even lasted 24 hours. But I was romancin' her, I guess, then Daybit shows up. The fuck is with that?
[ The pointed comment just gets a half-annoyed groan out of Tezcatlipoca, but he doesn't fight it. It was one thing to tease Silco about it before, but now... Yeah, he has a point. Maybe. It's not quite the same, but he's not up for being a pedant at the moment (thankfully).
It at least gives him time to undo the boots and kick them off. With that done, he gets more comfortable on the couch, but Silco is at least spared the physical affection. That's Set's territory, duh. ]
I wanted to deal with it myself...
[ He murmurs it petulantly as he settles comfortably, then clicks his tongue in irritation. ]
If it was anyone else, I'd fuckin' kill 'em. But dammit... [ Another groan, and he covers his face with his a hand. He hadn't actually admitted this when he and Silco had talked, so now he does. ] I don't know what it was. Probably nothing, since don't think it even lasted 24 hours. But I was romancin' her, I guess, then Daybit shows up. The fuck is with that?
Her!?
[ He snaps, automatic.
A few things come into focus. He'd called her 'cute', he'd been defending her. It made sense now, that he was trying so hard to defend her. He was romancing her, as he said. Silco's hand tenses, the false one, and he has to clench it tight. ]
You were romancing Ereshkigal.
[ And then Daybit showed up a day later. ]
You don't see what she did as some sort of twisted revenge? It sounds like it.
[ He snaps, automatic.
A few things come into focus. He'd called her 'cute', he'd been defending her. It made sense now, that he was trying so hard to defend her. He was romancing her, as he said. Silco's hand tenses, the false one, and he has to clench it tight. ]
You were romancing Ereshkigal.
[ And then Daybit showed up a day later. ]
You don't see what she did as some sort of twisted revenge? It sounds like it.
[ It's like Tezcatlipoca suddenly remembers who he's talking to as he looks stricken from that snap. ]
Uh.
[ He wasn't going to keep it secret from Silco, exactly. Like, that would be pretty much impossible. But on the other hand, considering just how short that romancing had ended up being, if he just never explicitly mentioned it... Well... ]
Look. Romancin' is probably a strong word for it. I'm drunk. [ yes he can see that tezca ] S'not like I kissed her or ate her out or anything.
[ Is that what that means to him?! No, not exactly, but being crude will throw Silco off! Maybe! Look, it's drunk logic, don't look into it that deeply. Besides, then he might explain that he'd been thinking about how best to approach kissing her without her freaking out and snapping his spine like a toothpick. ]
Uh.
[ He wasn't going to keep it secret from Silco, exactly. Like, that would be pretty much impossible. But on the other hand, considering just how short that romancing had ended up being, if he just never explicitly mentioned it... Well... ]
Look. Romancin' is probably a strong word for it. I'm drunk. [ yes he can see that tezca ] S'not like I kissed her or ate her out or anything.
[ Is that what that means to him?! No, not exactly, but being crude will throw Silco off! Maybe! Look, it's drunk logic, don't look into it that deeply. Besides, then he might explain that he'd been thinking about how best to approach kissing her without her freaking out and snapping his spine like a toothpick. ]
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