04 | Audio | locked from Equius, Sollux, Mystique, & sure why not Roxy too

[implying]

In accordance to an agreement I made with a certain gentleman upon my arrival 4 months ago, I do believe I'm entitled to some, ah... undead affection. And while I don't mean that attractively pale dead man with the glowing eyes, let it be said that I certainly wouldn't be opposed to that, as well!

But here I'm faced with a dilemma. I haven't heard from this charming corpse in quite some time — do you think I ought to look him up and remind him? Or shall I assume that he's a cadaver of his word and await his making good on our deal in his own time?

[ with a definite smirk in his voice here: ] Or perhaps this much will prove enough to spark a little reminder, hmm?

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[implying]

While there are admittedly quite a few that fit the latter two categories, I do believe I've already informed you that you're very attractive. It's still true!

[stonefaith]

I don't recall that either.

why did you have to do this over the network.

[ NOT EVEN GONNA LOOK AT THE OTHER RESPONSES YET god he doesn't want to ]

[implying]

It got your attention, didn't it?

[stonefaith]

you could have gotten my attention more directly and privately

[implying]

If you'll notice, I used no names! Not even a single identifying trait beyond your status of living. Really, you only outed yourself here, and even then only to anyone bothering to read this conversation.

But let's not make this a battle of semantics when there's a much more interesting issue at hand.

[1/2]

[stonefaith]

damn you.

[2/2] [private / video]

[stonefaith]

[ VIDEO FLICKERS ON. here's a very disgruntled-looking bariyan, his arms crossed, eyes narrowed. ]

I could just avoid you for the rest of your stay here.

[private / video]

[implying]

[ SURE HE'LL DO IT TOO. masked and smiling, natch. ]

You could. That'd be rather dishonorable of you though, I think.

[stonefaith]

I'm not bothered about honor. [ or at least, not bothered for something as inconsequential as this. ]

This entire thing is idiotic. I would not have made that bet had I been thinking straight.

[implying]

I see. [ the mask cants, curious. ] Are you reneging, then?

[stonefaith]

What if I am? [ a crack. he looks slightly uncomfortable. ] What will you do?

[implying]

Well, I would be a bit disappointed, in the least. You'd struck me as a dependable man.

[stonefaith]

You were wrong, then.

I renege. Nothing to get disappointed over.

[implying]

On the contrary, disappointments abound! Am I truly so distasteful?

[stonefaith]

No more than anyone else.

I'm just not interested in doing this.

[implying]

And why is that?

[stonefaith]

Must there be a reason?

I barely know you, for one. I don't even know what you look like.

[implying]

Easily rectified, on both counts! [ oh look the smile is back, bright as it can be under the mask. ] Perhaps we start with dinner?

[stonefaith]

I think not.

[ oh man he's starting to feel a little bit bad now. shit, how does he put an end to this? quickly. ]

I'm not interested in you. Or anyone else. Not in any intimate way.

[implying]

And that's perfectly fine by me! I'm not asking your hand in marriage, you know.

[stonefaith]

I know that. But your ulterior motives are fairly clear, and I want nothing to do with them.

[implying]

And which ulterior motives are those, if you'll humor me?

[stonefaith]

"Undead affection."

[ THE FLATTEST VOICE. ]

[implying]

An amusing turn of phrase, but little else!

[stonefaith]

[ wait say what ]

This whole thing seems like a lot of effort for little else.