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…Well, not directly, anyways. Ereshkigal definitely tried to kill me by proxy with you, yeah?
[ Tezcatlipoca laughs, since in both respects, that’s just funny. Like, sorry Silco, but she shouldn’t have pitted a regular guy up against a god… But he thinks it turned out well. Even without his foresight, he can see how that had probably altered Silco’s path, and he thinks for the better. Overall, anyways. It’s minor things when you’re talking the scale of a life.
So, he hums appreciatively at the half-answer. He’ll take this half-admission! ]
No wonder you’re so damn cagey about it.
[ He grumbles, but since leaning up against Silco might as well be like leaning against a pole, he shifts again to sit up. Is Silco free from this torment?
No, of course not.
He settles down again, but for something far worse (in Silco’s opinion). Before he can move or push him off, Tezcatlipoca is settling so that he can use Silco’s lap like a pillow. Worse still, this definitely seems to be more comfortable for him. ]
Woah- Yeah, layin’ down is better… [ rip to silco cat (god) law is in effect ] Feel good at all? Having a “thing” again, I mean.
[ Tezcatlipoca laughs, since in both respects, that’s just funny. Like, sorry Silco, but she shouldn’t have pitted a regular guy up against a god… But he thinks it turned out well. Even without his foresight, he can see how that had probably altered Silco’s path, and he thinks for the better. Overall, anyways. It’s minor things when you’re talking the scale of a life.
So, he hums appreciatively at the half-answer. He’ll take this half-admission! ]
No wonder you’re so damn cagey about it.
[ He grumbles, but since leaning up against Silco might as well be like leaning against a pole, he shifts again to sit up. Is Silco free from this torment?
No, of course not.
He settles down again, but for something far worse (in Silco’s opinion). Before he can move or push him off, Tezcatlipoca is settling so that he can use Silco’s lap like a pillow. Worse still, this definitely seems to be more comfortable for him. ]
Woah- Yeah, layin’ down is better… [ rip to silco cat (god) law is in effect ] Feel good at all? Having a “thing” again, I mean.
Don't you think she picked me on purpose? I doubt she was all that invested in killing you, really.
[ That's what he thinks, anyway.
But then...
There he goes. Cat behavior, truly. He very nearly starts to push him off before Tezcatlipoca sinks down and is just hanging out in his lap. ]
Will you —?
[ Silco, unfortunately, is stuck here. Thanks!! He can't even push him off now, not really. He ain't that strong. ]
It's fine.
[ He lies. It's more than fine, even he with his inability to self reflect knows that it is.]
[ That's what he thinks, anyway.
But then...
There he goes. Cat behavior, truly. He very nearly starts to push him off before Tezcatlipoca sinks down and is just hanging out in his lap. ]
Will you —?
[ Silco, unfortunately, is stuck here. Thanks!! He can't even push him off now, not really. He ain't that strong. ]
It's fine.
[ He lies. It's more than fine, even he with his inability to self reflect knows that it is.]
What? Nahhhh. She’s not dumb. Her idea was alright conceptually. And it’s not like you wouldn’t have killed me. Just. Y’know. I’m a god, you ain’t.
[ Even drunk, he won’t call Silco weak. He knows it’s a loaded word, and besides, he doesn’t actually think he is. Tezcatlipoca just also has a broader definition of it than Silco might personally like. But he relaxes comfortably, even closing his eyes at this point. The room kind of spins when he does, but that’s all the more reason to keep talking. ]
Fine’s pretty good for you, though. Hell, that’s practically a glowing review.
[ Even drunk, he won’t call Silco weak. He knows it’s a loaded word, and besides, he doesn’t actually think he is. Tezcatlipoca just also has a broader definition of it than Silco might personally like. But he relaxes comfortably, even closing his eyes at this point. The room kind of spins when he does, but that’s all the more reason to keep talking. ]
Fine’s pretty good for you, though. Hell, that’s practically a glowing review.
Edited 2025-08-04 17:21 (UTC)
Hm. Well, never let it be said that I can't, if I really want to. Maybe I was the one that didn't want to in the end.
[ Or maybe he's just bullshitting him. It's mostly that.
He shifts, and drinks. ]
It's just fine. No need to make it out to be anything more than that.
[ Or maybe he's just bullshitting him. It's mostly that.
He shifts, and drinks. ]
It's just fine. No need to make it out to be anything more than that.
You'd really kill a god that cuddled up to you like this? Harsh, man.
[ He's clearly joking. He knows Silco would, and probably without much hesitation at all, if push came to shove. The concession that Tezcatlipoca gets is more that Silco would have to be really pushed to kill him, and he knows it. It's also why he doesn't take the attempt in the Underworld personally, though it's also hard to imagine Tezcatlipoca taking much personally. ]
And, hey, not sayin' you have to kiss and tell. But you're my guy, so I look after ya, y'know? Believe it or not, I care about your happiness. So, this is part of that. Or I guess it's more that I'm surprised it could be part of that, but it's good.
[ He's clearly joking. He knows Silco would, and probably without much hesitation at all, if push came to shove. The concession that Tezcatlipoca gets is more that Silco would have to be really pushed to kill him, and he knows it. It's also why he doesn't take the attempt in the Underworld personally, though it's also hard to imagine Tezcatlipoca taking much personally. ]
And, hey, not sayin' you have to kiss and tell. But you're my guy, so I look after ya, y'know? Believe it or not, I care about your happiness. So, this is part of that. Or I guess it's more that I'm surprised it could be part of that, but it's good.
If I had a good reason.
[ But it did have to be a really good reason. At this point, Tezcatlipoca has hit the 'accommodation' point of knowing Silco, which means it really does have to be something truly bad.
Hell, even spilling his secrets only got a punch out of him. Imagine if it was someone else?
Tezca, though, says something surprisingly genuine. And Silco... His mouth does this thing where it moves, just for a half second, as if unimpeded by all the layers of pretense, before he closes it, and closes his eye in turn. ]
I [ am too ] hadn't anticipated it. I don't necessarily make a habit of keeping people around.
[ It's not true, but it is. Being here was different. Maybe because he'd died enough in Kenos, maybe because he'd isolated himself so much before when he'd been there, maybe it was the relief of Jinx being alive, or maybe it was the implants, or maybe it was because he'd forged a scant few connections through Set and Tezcatlipoca that were odd and hadn't broken. In fact, they were oddly stronger. Here the god was, on his couch. Laying on him like Jinx did when she was younger. ]
I'll keep that little thing about 'caring about my happiness' [lol. lmao. ] in mind, the next time you decide to subject me to another trial. [ A roll of his eyes. ] We'll see if it holds the weight.
[ But it did have to be a really good reason. At this point, Tezcatlipoca has hit the 'accommodation' point of knowing Silco, which means it really does have to be something truly bad.
Hell, even spilling his secrets only got a punch out of him. Imagine if it was someone else?
Tezca, though, says something surprisingly genuine. And Silco... His mouth does this thing where it moves, just for a half second, as if unimpeded by all the layers of pretense, before he closes it, and closes his eye in turn. ]
I [ am too ] hadn't anticipated it. I don't necessarily make a habit of keeping people around.
[ It's not true, but it is. Being here was different. Maybe because he'd died enough in Kenos, maybe because he'd isolated himself so much before when he'd been there, maybe it was the relief of Jinx being alive, or maybe it was the implants, or maybe it was because he'd forged a scant few connections through Set and Tezcatlipoca that were odd and hadn't broken. In fact, they were oddly stronger. Here the god was, on his couch. Laying on him like Jinx did when she was younger. ]
I'll keep that little thing about 'caring about my happiness' [lol. lmao. ] in mind, the next time you decide to subject me to another trial. [ A roll of his eyes. ] We'll see if it holds the weight.
Edited 2025-08-06 06:23 (UTC)
You should. Know that’s not all your fault, since you’re an unlucky son of a bitch, but people still like ya. Don’t need to push ‘em away just ‘cuz.
[ The one mercy here is that Tezcatlipoca seems to be settling down. His eyes remain closed rather than look at Silco, but it’s not like he needs to. He might miss details, like how his expression flutters at the observation, but Tezcatlipoca still hears it in his words. That chaotic, rowdy part of his personality is giving way to the part that’s more pensive and wise as he relaxes.
…Though, he’s still in Silco’s lap, so. If he really falls asleep like this, Silco is also going to learn if he’s a heavy sleeper or not. At least it won’t be that hard to free himself. He trusts Silco, so he’ll be a heavier sleeper around him. ]
And, hey, you can keep it in mind, but if you’re thinkin’ about it that way, you’re starting off all wrong. I care about ya, so I’ll put ya through hell too. You like being strong, right? It’s like that. What doesn’t kill you, and whatever.
[ He waves a hand playfully and lazily rather than finish the saying. Silco gets it. ]
[ The one mercy here is that Tezcatlipoca seems to be settling down. His eyes remain closed rather than look at Silco, but it’s not like he needs to. He might miss details, like how his expression flutters at the observation, but Tezcatlipoca still hears it in his words. That chaotic, rowdy part of his personality is giving way to the part that’s more pensive and wise as he relaxes.
…Though, he’s still in Silco’s lap, so. If he really falls asleep like this, Silco is also going to learn if he’s a heavy sleeper or not. At least it won’t be that hard to free himself. He trusts Silco, so he’ll be a heavier sleeper around him. ]
And, hey, you can keep it in mind, but if you’re thinkin’ about it that way, you’re starting off all wrong. I care about ya, so I’ll put ya through hell too. You like being strong, right? It’s like that. What doesn’t kill you, and whatever.
[ He waves a hand playfully and lazily rather than finish the saying. Silco gets it. ]
[ A sharp exhale. ]
It's easier.
[ Transactional arrangements, give and take, ones purchased with money or with loyalty, those were the only ways that things could last. He could always outbid a competitor, and he knew that with loyalty to a cause, all one had to do was Truly be loyal to it, like Sevika.
Anything more than that was... dangerous. He'd still done it. He'd allowed it to happen. First with Set, then with Tezcatlipoca. Then here, with...
He's still waiting for it to drop. The pin. For it all to come crashing down again. It had to. It would. He wasn't that lucky, to even allow for companionship. (How foolish that he allowed it to happen.) ]
Well... [ He likes the second line of conversation better. Let's go with that!! ] You think I haven't had enough opportunities to overcome my flaws? [ But no, he knows what he means. ]
Story of my life, I suppose. I can't even know the easy gods, no. I have to get picked by the one who says he'll put me through hell with a smile on his face, and a promise of caring.
[ But even that was...fond. As if Silco would allow it otherwise. ]
It's easier.
[ Transactional arrangements, give and take, ones purchased with money or with loyalty, those were the only ways that things could last. He could always outbid a competitor, and he knew that with loyalty to a cause, all one had to do was Truly be loyal to it, like Sevika.
Anything more than that was... dangerous. He'd still done it. He'd allowed it to happen. First with Set, then with Tezcatlipoca. Then here, with...
He's still waiting for it to drop. The pin. For it all to come crashing down again. It had to. It would. He wasn't that lucky, to even allow for companionship. (How foolish that he allowed it to happen.) ]
Well... [ He likes the second line of conversation better. Let's go with that!! ] You think I haven't had enough opportunities to overcome my flaws? [ But no, he knows what he means. ]
Story of my life, I suppose. I can't even know the easy gods, no. I have to get picked by the one who says he'll put me through hell with a smile on his face, and a promise of caring.
[ But even that was...fond. As if Silco would allow it otherwise. ]
[ Tezcatlipoca does open his eyes at that "it's easier". It's that piercing blue, that gaze that makes it just feel like Tezcatlipoca is looking past him into some deep, hidden part of his soul. The expression is softer—gentle, even—because at least with the buzz of alcohol in his blood, there's a little more honesty than the pretense of separation he keeps up normally.
There's something he wants to say, clearly. Something sentimental and maybe even profound. ]
There's something he wants to say, clearly. Something sentimental and maybe even profound. ]
[ ...But also because of the alcohol, the distraction works. Tezcatlipoca bursts into a laugh that's a solid pfffft first, and he grins as he closes his eyes again. ]
Ha! You knew the easy god, remember? Then you killed him! So, yeah, you're stuck with me forever. None of the nice gods are gonna come visit you anymore, so get used to it.
Ha! You knew the easy god, remember? Then you killed him! So, yeah, you're stuck with me forever. None of the nice gods are gonna come visit you anymore, so get used to it.
[ Maybe the distraction spares him the embarrassment of being truly subject to Tezcatlipoca's sincerity — and truly, perhaps Silco's had enough of that to last him for a bit. Let him sit with this for a bit at least.
So he just snorts under his breath, and exhales a plume of smoke through his nose as he does it. ]
Oh no. [ A long inhale. ] Deprived the experience of dealing with gods like him again. [ Even if he can't see it, he rolls his eyes. ]
I can hardly consider it a loss.
So he just snorts under his breath, and exhales a plume of smoke through his nose as he does it. ]
Oh no. [ A long inhale. ] Deprived the experience of dealing with gods like him again. [ Even if he can't see it, he rolls his eyes. ]
I can hardly consider it a loss.
[ He may not be able to see it, but he can certainly hear it. Hell, even if he couldn’t, he’d imagine it to be there, since Silco is probably the only person in existence that hates Quetzalcoatl more than he does. ]
Exactlyyyyyy. So, me and Set, we’ll just be your favorites forever. Even if we part ways, like Set did? We’ll always be with you. Aren’t you lucky~.
[ Yeah, there’s a tilde there. He’s playfully drunk, so sue him. At least now he’s transitioning towards sleepy drunk, since his words a slurring more. ]
I’m your favorite, and I know it.
Exactlyyyyyy. So, me and Set, we’ll just be your favorites forever. Even if we part ways, like Set did? We’ll always be with you. Aren’t you lucky~.
[ Yeah, there’s a tilde there. He’s playfully drunk, so sue him. At least now he’s transitioning towards sleepy drunk, since his words a slurring more. ]
I’m your favorite, and I know it.
[ A scoff. ]
Yes, yes. Lucky me.
[ It was true, in a way. He felt it, even now. Without Set here, he still... thought of him. Considered his thoughts when he was plotting out his next moves, as if he were there still poking holes in his actions with all of the quick wit of a military commander.
Would it be the same if Tezcatlipoca was gone? Would he... hear him asking questions like he does? ]
I'm not picking between the two of you.
Yes, yes. Lucky me.
[ It was true, in a way. He felt it, even now. Without Set here, he still... thought of him. Considered his thoughts when he was plotting out his next moves, as if he were there still poking holes in his actions with all of the quick wit of a military commander.
Would it be the same if Tezcatlipoca was gone? Would he... hear him asking questions like he does? ]
I'm not picking between the two of you.
Wouldn't expect you to. We've got joint custody of ya anyways, so no worries. We already hashed it out.
[ He laughs in a way that makes it seem like he's probably joking but also... With the two of them, can you be sure, really? He's at least decently comfortable now, so he murmurs out a more sleepy slurred thanks. ]
—And thanks for lettin' me crash, you old bastard. I'll get outta your hair tomorrow.
[ He laughs in a way that makes it seem like he's probably joking but also... With the two of them, can you be sure, really? He's at least decently comfortable now, so he murmurs out a more sleepy slurred thanks. ]
—And thanks for lettin' me crash, you old bastard. I'll get outta your hair tomorrow.
Oh, you did? Without asking me?
[ His tone edges insulted, but it's at least more teasing than anything else. He was sure they had, in some way. In some ways, Set was capable of as much jealousy as he was.
He shifts, and crosses his arms. ]
Hm. Free drinks, don't forget.
[ His tone edges insulted, but it's at least more teasing than anything else. He was sure they had, in some way. In some ways, Set was capable of as much jealousy as he was.
He shifts, and crosses his arms. ]
Hm. Free drinks, don't forget.
Would neverrrr...
[ He huffs it out with a laugh, but after that, his murmurs get more indistinct, and he definitely falls asleep. Or passes out. It's a little hard to tell, at this point.
Silco will at least be able to remove himself without too much trouble, since one Tezcatlipoca falls asleep, it's truly dead asleep. He's comfortable here with Silco, so he's not sharply on edge like he normally might be. He even sleeps quite soundly and silently! If you're going to have a drunken friend crash at your place, he's honestly ideal.
...Even down to the fact that unless Silco is too paranoid to sleep, he'll find that Tezcatlipoca wakes up before him and leaves. The couch is even politely set back in order!
Just don't come to the communal bathrooms for a while. It's fine. He's fine. ]
[ He huffs it out with a laugh, but after that, his murmurs get more indistinct, and he definitely falls asleep. Or passes out. It's a little hard to tell, at this point.
Silco will at least be able to remove himself without too much trouble, since one Tezcatlipoca falls asleep, it's truly dead asleep. He's comfortable here with Silco, so he's not sharply on edge like he normally might be. He even sleeps quite soundly and silently! If you're going to have a drunken friend crash at your place, he's honestly ideal.
...Even down to the fact that unless Silco is too paranoid to sleep, he'll find that Tezcatlipoca wakes up before him and leaves. The couch is even politely set back in order!
Just don't come to the communal bathrooms for a while. It's fine. He's fine. ]
[ Once Daybit and Tezcatlipoca are stable from their extremely dangerous scuffle, they’ve also been placed under a strict watch. Or, well. Tezcatlipoca has. Since Muramasa Tasuke had seen the whole thing, it also meant the instigator was completely clear and of little surprise to anyone.
At least Tezcatlipoca is thoroughly unable to do much. Even the almighty god is limited by being down a leg without a prosthetic to replace it. Sure, he could just don his armor where he already has one, but… He doesn’t want to drain Daybit’s energy at the moment. He would never admit that this is why.
However, out of everyone that could get this task, Tezcatlipoca is perhaps unhappiest with his current assignment. He’s been scowling at Silco like he wants to say something, but no matter how he engages in conversation, it doesn’t go away. He has something on his mind, and he’s mulling it over the entire time.
...But he comes to the same conclusion as Daybit. No matter what he does, Silco is going to be pissed off about it and probably at him. So, sure. Fuck it. ]
I miss you when you were insane, man. This you is so fuckin’ boring.
At least Tezcatlipoca is thoroughly unable to do much. Even the almighty god is limited by being down a leg without a prosthetic to replace it. Sure, he could just don his armor where he already has one, but… He doesn’t want to drain Daybit’s energy at the moment. He would never admit that this is why.
However, out of everyone that could get this task, Tezcatlipoca is perhaps unhappiest with his current assignment. He’s been scowling at Silco like he wants to say something, but no matter how he engages in conversation, it doesn’t go away. He has something on his mind, and he’s mulling it over the entire time.
...But he comes to the same conclusion as Daybit. No matter what he does, Silco is going to be pissed off about it and probably at him. So, sure. Fuck it. ]
I miss you when you were insane, man. This you is so fuckin’ boring.
And this "you" is causing so much trouble that I nearly had a heart attack.
[ So there. See? They both can play at this game, and suffer through these odd "versions" of one another. Silco was put on duty first, because, as someone had put it — he knows the both of them, so he might as well look after the dangerous one. Although... if Tezcatlipoca would do that to Daybit, perhaps he was more in danger than most.
He sighed, and took a chair, crossed one leg over the other. From the inside of his vest, he pulls out a flask. At least, at the very least, Silco was still a functioning alcoholic at heart. ]
So? Are you going to do the same thing to me that you did to Daybit?
[ So there. See? They both can play at this game, and suffer through these odd "versions" of one another. Silco was put on duty first, because, as someone had put it — he knows the both of them, so he might as well look after the dangerous one. Although... if Tezcatlipoca would do that to Daybit, perhaps he was more in danger than most.
He sighed, and took a chair, crossed one leg over the other. From the inside of his vest, he pulls out a flask. At least, at the very least, Silco was still a functioning alcoholic at heart. ]
So? Are you going to do the same thing to me that you did to Daybit?
…Ughhhhh.
[ It’s an exaggerated groan, but he really does feel the wrongness of Silco’s behavior down to his bones. Sure, he’d had the thought of letting them just be. He still does, a little, because if this Silco is less haunted by his (often self-inflicted) demons, then why interfere? He could find some peace that Tezcatlipoca feels like Silco would otherwise have to wait until his next life to experience.
It’s selfish, honestly. Luckily it’s so perfectly in his domains that he doesn’t have to worry about a kickback out of bias, but this just isn’t Silco. He might be happier, but he misses his curmudgeonly acolyte. ]
I wish you would have a heart attack. Maybe it’d wake your ass up.
[ He holds his hand out expectantly as he rudely “asks” for the flask. ]
But no, I’m not gonna shoot you. I want to just because I’m pissed off, but wouldn’t do anything. You’re not as tough as Daybit, so you’d probably actually die.
[ It’s an exaggerated groan, but he really does feel the wrongness of Silco’s behavior down to his bones. Sure, he’d had the thought of letting them just be. He still does, a little, because if this Silco is less haunted by his (often self-inflicted) demons, then why interfere? He could find some peace that Tezcatlipoca feels like Silco would otherwise have to wait until his next life to experience.
It’s selfish, honestly. Luckily it’s so perfectly in his domains that he doesn’t have to worry about a kickback out of bias, but this just isn’t Silco. He might be happier, but he misses his curmudgeonly acolyte. ]
I wish you would have a heart attack. Maybe it’d wake your ass up.
[ He holds his hand out expectantly as he rudely “asks” for the flask. ]
But no, I’m not gonna shoot you. I want to just because I’m pissed off, but wouldn’t do anything. You’re not as tough as Daybit, so you’d probably actually die.
Daybit's a boy, Tezcatlipoca.
[ Said with all of the knowledge that only a... fatherly individual could have. Also one that did not know about the weird angels living in his body. See, he didn't know about them normally, so there was literally no reason for him to make up a reason for them to exist. ]
And here you are, shooting him.
[ He looks down at the leg, and then back up at him. Should he give him the flask? No. He really, really shouldn't. But... maybe there's a little of the old Silco somewhere in there, or probably there's a little bit of sympathy over the leg, because... he hands it over. ]
You could kill me as easily as you could kill him, and yet here you are. Persisting. Going on and on about this nonsense. Now I have to be here, watching over you.
[ Said with all of the knowledge that only a... fatherly individual could have. Also one that did not know about the weird angels living in his body. See, he didn't know about them normally, so there was literally no reason for him to make up a reason for them to exist. ]
And here you are, shooting him.
[ He looks down at the leg, and then back up at him. Should he give him the flask? No. He really, really shouldn't. But... maybe there's a little of the old Silco somewhere in there, or probably there's a little bit of sympathy over the leg, because... he hands it over. ]
You could kill me as easily as you could kill him, and yet here you are. Persisting. Going on and on about this nonsense. Now I have to be here, watching over you.
And? I would shoot an actual kid. I don’t give a fuck.
[ That’s not Silco’s point, but this really does make his skin crawl. That tone in Silco’s voice has a certain implication, and if what Tezcatlipoca is reading between the lines here is accurate… Man, they’re both going to shoot each other again once this wears off out of embarrassment, frustration, or both.
So, before Silco can change his mind after that charming comment, he takes the flask. Silco might expect him to chug it with his temperament (and his reputation that he’s unaware of), but he just takes a simple sip. ]
…At least your taste is still the same. Sucks. [ (fond) ]
[ He passes it back to Silco with a frown and a roll of his eyes. ]
Yeah, yeah, keep lecturing me and I might change my mind. You usually know better than to lecture a god.
[ That’s not Silco’s point, but this really does make his skin crawl. That tone in Silco’s voice has a certain implication, and if what Tezcatlipoca is reading between the lines here is accurate… Man, they’re both going to shoot each other again once this wears off out of embarrassment, frustration, or both.
So, before Silco can change his mind after that charming comment, he takes the flask. Silco might expect him to chug it with his temperament (and his reputation that he’s unaware of), but he just takes a simple sip. ]
…At least your taste is still the same. Sucks. [ (fond) ]
[ He passes it back to Silco with a frown and a roll of his eyes. ]
Yeah, yeah, keep lecturing me and I might change my mind. You usually know better than to lecture a god.
[ it really is a sign that Silco isn't himself, in that his lips purse.
Normally, would he care? Not at all. right now? He gives him a look as if to say that this whole proposition is ludicrous and Dangerous on top of that. ]
Oh yes, delusions of grandeur too. [ He reaches out for his flask of shitty whiskey, thank you very much. If you hate it, then give it back. ]
I know your parents were foolish for giving you such a grandiose name, but perhaps they could have instilled in you a sense of humility along with that for good measure?
[ no... ]
I'm looking forward to things going back to normal, so I won't have to listen to the lot of you going through these crises.
[ yeah..... it'll be them that get fixed. sure. ]
Normally, would he care? Not at all. right now? He gives him a look as if to say that this whole proposition is ludicrous and Dangerous on top of that. ]
Oh yes, delusions of grandeur too. [ He reaches out for his flask of shitty whiskey, thank you very much. If you hate it, then give it back. ]
I know your parents were foolish for giving you such a grandiose name, but perhaps they could have instilled in you a sense of humility along with that for good measure?
[ no... ]
I'm looking forward to things going back to normal, so I won't have to listen to the lot of you going through these crises.
[ yeah..... it'll be them that get fixed. sure. ]
[ This is exactly why he had to go confront Daybit about all of this instead of Silco. He can feel his temper rising with the ridiculous ways that Silco dismisses him, but as tempting as it is to summon his gun to his side again… No. He can’t. Though he’d never want to accept it, Silco is just a guy, so his likelihood of surviving is way lower than his alien-infested Master. ]
You’re gonna eat those words, man. When you realize you’ve been all kissy with Verg especially, don’t come cryin’ to me.
[ At least in this case that’s truly not his fault or even his influence, but he’s sure that Silco can twist it somehow… ]
So, what. Is Daybit your kid or something?
You’re gonna eat those words, man. When you realize you’ve been all kissy with Verg especially, don’t come cryin’ to me.
[ At least in this case that’s truly not his fault or even his influence, but he’s sure that Silco can twist it somehow… ]
So, what. Is Daybit your kid or something?
[ He gives him a flat look, head tipped. ]
Yes, I'm sure I will be very upset to learn that I've been spending time with Vergilius. [ that's literally a normal thing. ] You would think with the way half of you are acting, that we haven't been dating for nearly a year.
[ because you haven't, you idiot. It's much weirder and worse than that. ]
[ He sighs, though, as if put upon that he has to explain something like this to Tezca of all people. ]
I knew Daybit's father, so when he passed... I took him in. It was the least I could do.
Yes, I'm sure I will be very upset to learn that I've been spending time with Vergilius. [ that's literally a normal thing. ] You would think with the way half of you are acting, that we haven't been dating for nearly a year.
[ because you haven't, you idiot. It's much weirder and worse than that. ]
[ He sighs, though, as if put upon that he has to explain something like this to Tezca of all people. ]
I knew Daybit's father, so when he passed... I took him in. It was the least I could do.
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