C'mon, do you know any good poetry? It's not all bad. Maybe. Kinda wanna hear the God poem, though. That'd be a great tip.
[ they laugh, at that, now looking away from the contract and returning properly to their drink. ]
These sort of things never really have the luxury of time, yeah? [ aquila tips their glass briefly in her direction. ] And yeah, you can talk about em, long as it's not about your addendum. Still might wanna keep it - don't go yelling it off the rooftops, but I don't think I gotta tell you that.
Anybody can come ask to look at it, though. People've just gotta ask.
[she kicks idly against the seat which she's sitting on like a baby.]
They do not. No one ever really tried to kill me in earnest on the station, but I was perpetually surprised by this. I did attempt to give off an impression that may have frightened some off, but...frankly, I would be an easy target and I have to consider the possibility.
[ they seem pleased, though they take a long drink from their straw, and slurp a little so it makes an obnoxious noise. ] Sounds like...maybe you endeared yourself to the people there....?
[ harrow might get the sense that they're smiling when they say that, like it's teasing. ]
So, taking the defensive route, then. Not usually my first tack, but, definitely not a bad strategy.
Wow, you just insulted me three times in two sentences!
[ they also don't sound offended by this at all. ]
Anyway, you seem like the kind of person who is wary of basically everyone. [ is that a compliment ] Maybe with an exception or two, but you're probably wary of us, and I think you're endearing.
[ this is said in that exact same smug tone. hehe ]
And I prefer offensive in general. Not gonna create a bunker, that's all I'm saying!
Certainly. Many. I feel a little sorry for the ones who are here somewhat on their own, I admit. But I find many of them are individuals I can quite get along with.
...Todd is not so bad. I was also responsible for the escalation. I miscalculated - a large man with a weapon might be presumed to be somewhat fearless in a place like this, whereas I have a need to assert my strength when challenged.
But I didn't consider the shift in dynamic caused by the fact that I have five people from the space station who will defend me and he is rather solitary. It is quite obvious he could no more afford to back down from a challenge than I could.
Mhm. So, here, it's gonna be the same, but half those groups already exist. Iunno what that means for you guys in the long run - can't predict the future. But it means that kinda behavior's probably gonna repeat itself. Can you mix those groups up, or do they just get more and more specialized? What kinda group do you guys want to see? If any.
Only time's gonna tell, I guess. I'm interested to see it.
[ after that thoughtful moment, they glance over at harrow, as they're looking at their drink. ]
C'mon, have a drink. What do you want. Hot water? [ was that a joke? it's lighter, either way. ]
...Yes. I feel for the ones who are here alone. [...] I am not the sort who is going to go around trying to make friends, but I also do not care for those who are opportunists, who wield power gracelessly.
[whatever that means. she glances at them when they ask.]
If I must drink, I would take a cup of lemon water.
Preying upon the vulnerable, pressing advantage against those one thinks to be weak because one can. Cruelty.
[she'll wait for her lemon water.]
I am not above criticism. I have behaved abhorrently towards those in my service, and there have been terrible deeds done on my behalf which have caused the suffering of those in my care. But it is my intention to do what I can to prevent this form of ill-deed.
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C'mon, do you know any good poetry? It's not all bad. Maybe. Kinda wanna hear the God poem, though. That'd be a great tip.
[ they laugh, at that, now looking away from the contract and returning properly to their drink. ]
These sort of things never really have the luxury of time, yeah? [ aquila tips their glass briefly in her direction. ] And yeah, you can talk about em, long as it's not about your addendum. Still might wanna keep it - don't go yelling it off the rooftops, but I don't think I gotta tell you that.
Anybody can come ask to look at it, though. People've just gotta ask.
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[she kicks idly against the seat which she's sitting on like a baby.]
They do not. No one ever really tried to kill me in earnest on the station, but I was perpetually surprised by this. I did attempt to give off an impression that may have frightened some off, but...frankly, I would be an easy target and I have to consider the possibility.
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[ harrow might get the sense that they're smiling when they say that, like it's teasing. ]
So, taking the defensive route, then. Not usually my first tack, but, definitely not a bad strategy.
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[she doesn't seem offended though, just argumentative.]
You prefer offensive? I kill someone this week, before I know how the mechanics play out? No. Stupid.
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[ they also don't sound offended by this at all. ]
Anyway, you seem like the kind of person who is wary of basically everyone. [ is that a compliment ] Maybe with an exception or two, but you're probably wary of us, and I think you're endearing.
[ this is said in that exact same smug tone. hehe ]
And I prefer offensive in general. Not gonna create a bunker, that's all I'm saying!
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Condescending. If you find it endearing to be insulted, that has more to do with you than with me.
[she says this very authoritatively for someone whose ears are turning red.]
I'm less wary than I ought to be, truthfully. And a bunker has its benefits, too.
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[ bully
anyway: ]
Maybe, but it sounds kind of boring. ...Still, you got to come with a lot of people who you trust, right? That's pretty lucky, here.
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…Yes. It is lucky. I do have a good relationship with those who came from the station. Most of them are ones I had grown quite close with.
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they make a thoughtful noise. ]
That is lucky. There's a couple little groups like that, too, but you guys seem pretty tight knit. Always a good thing, to have good allies.
Anybody from outside of your group catch your interest, Harrowhark?
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[ they sip their drink, finishing out the last of it and rattling the ice. ] Maybe you should take some of the loners under your wing.
Except Todd, probably.
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But I didn't consider the shift in dynamic caused by the fact that I have five people from the space station who will defend me and he is rather solitary. It is quite obvious he could no more afford to back down from a challenge than I could.
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[ that's good, actually; they wave down the bartender to have their drink topped off. ]
But I think that's a good point. At the Station, did people fall off into like - groups? Once you guys'd been there for a while.
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Only time's gonna tell, I guess. I'm interested to see it.
[ after that thoughtful moment, they glance over at harrow, as they're looking at their drink. ]
C'mon, have a drink. What do you want. Hot water? [ was that a joke? it's lighter, either way. ]
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[whatever that means. she glances at them when they ask.]
If I must drink, I would take a cup of lemon water.
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Wielding power gracelessly, huh? What's that look like to you?
[ and then, with a little amusement, they gesture to the bartender, who begins to make harrow a glass of lemon water. flavor blasted. ]
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[she'll wait for her lemon water.]
I am not above criticism. I have behaved abhorrently towards those in my service, and there have been terrible deeds done on my behalf which have caused the suffering of those in my care. But it is my intention to do what I can to prevent this form of ill-deed.
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they're quiet for a second as she finishes, though. and then: ]
...It sounds like you've grown a lot, Harrowhark.
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Does it? You have only just met me.
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Sure, but I'm a pretty good read on people. [ as they sip their drink. ] That kinda maturity is hard earned. It's hard to fake.