[slaps yours and jason's hands. but no. okay. aquarius looks at the hand before they nod and reach out to firmly shake it. the hand is a bit chilled even through the gloves.]
Like you wouldn't just figure out how to make it work in your favor. [. . .] It's a deal then.
[stop they're fine!! their hand is just doing its best. but then jason pulls away and squishes their hat which means there's a slight disgruntled noise. no!!]
I know enough, but I'm not really much of a reader. It's easier to just watch. [... ] I can't tell you what to do and you can't tell me either. So we're even.
[no squish :( also it's because they're both stupid, i've decided this. they look up at him (probably) and seem like they're trying to make themselves a little more menacing because yeah! they're even!
but then of course they pause at that.]
Hey, I have a lot of stuff to be doing. Reading wasn't always an option. [but they tilt their head.] You want a book that bad?
Jason is so afraid of the menace, his knees are shaking. He's very scared. Please look at him being afraid.]
Yeah? Our little hunting game only lasted a week. I'm not used to having so much extra down-time. And having to go all the way to the other places for a book I can't bring back is a pain in my ass. It'd have to be something pretty thick, though. I go through books kind of fast. Not to brag.
I keep forgetting your timeline was so short...this is probably driving you crazy. [free time...wild.] Are you trying to bribe me into giving you a book?
I think most people would probably feel more soothed to not run into multiple courses.
[but then jason's doing that and aquarius's gloved hand is shooting up to, like, push on his face.]
You're not that good at it, Todd, stop. [there goes being polite and also being worried, apparently!!] I don't think I can get you a book right this minute, but give it a few days and let's see what we can do. Okay?
[aquarius is flurry.... pinches their cheeks even if they would hate it]
Yeah? I've got sooooo much downtime, remember? I have plenty of time to bother you about my books while you're trying so hard to do your job and work. It's almost like... you should give me a book so I'd leave you the hell alone.
[He isn't trying to get one, but it's funny to tease. He laughs.]
[SQUEAKY FROG NOISES except not really, just shut up! stop! ahhh this got turned around on them so fast what the fuck!!]
You could try talking to other people if you've got downtime. That means they probably do, too. Or swim laps. Something. [huff.] Maybe I should just ban you from all libraries in the future.
[despite all of this they're still not even really mad? this is just retaliation because they can.]
[This is like when Flurry thought she was going to bully me with Lup, but it was actually I who bullied her with Blanca instead. These are the vibes here.]
Hey. Banning me just means I'm more of your problem, you know. More time to bug you. Probably going to bother Gemini and Virgo tomorrow; see if I can't get on their nerves. Maybe Aquila or Vulpecula. They probably miss me.
And that means more time for me to find other things to keep you busy instead. [there's a slight pause then though.] You may as well start with Virgo first and work your way up. Have you talked to them much yet?
It could be an unfair trade if I really don't have an answer for you. [are they still walking. did they stop to make this deal and start talking shit. help. either way they shrug.] It's not so much about being here to work alone, it's that we're all pretty different and it's easy to be polite enough to get along with them even if I don't spend much time with them otherwise. I guess maybe Aquila's fine? Cetus is okay.
I don't know. Guest relations means working with all of them and making sure things run smoothly.
[Surprisingly, he seems to accept this. Also, yes, they stopped walking to shake on it, and now they are standing there like idiots in the middle of the hotel bullying each other even though Clem just got found guilty.]
Alright. I guess I'll take that sad little answer.
[He starts walking again despite not answering like he said he would.]
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[Runs out of here to make seven more deals (no). He holds up his hand a bit more.]
Maybe I'll do something less long-term later. Do it. [Hand.] I accept.
Your boss better not make me regret it.
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Like you wouldn't just figure out how to make it work in your favor. [. . .] It's a deal then.
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Jason is unfortunately warm, so he does not like the fact the other hand is cold, but he grips it firmly anyway. He's not a coward.]
Maybe. [They have him there.] It's a deal.
[He draws his hand away but not back. Instead, he reaches up to squish the hat down on top of their head so he can "ruffle" it.]
You don't have to worry about me. Promise. I know you already know I'm used to making bad deals. If not, maybe you should read a little more about me.
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I know enough, but I'm not really much of a reader. It's easier to just watch. [... ] I can't tell you what to do and you can't tell me either. So we're even.
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This actually gets him to chuckle.] Alright. I can agree to that, I guess. We're even. [Why are they both so hard-headed?]
Here I am wanting desperately to have a book to my name for my room, and you're out here saying you're not much of a reader. Sheesh.
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but then of course they pause at that.]
Hey, I have a lot of stuff to be doing. Reading wasn't always an option. [but they tilt their head.] You want a book that bad?
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Jason is so afraid of the menace, his knees are shaking. He's very scared. Please look at him being afraid.]
Yeah? Our little hunting game only lasted a week. I'm not used to having so much extra down-time. And having to go all the way to the other places for a book I can't bring back is a pain in my ass. It'd have to be something pretty thick, though. I go through books kind of fast. Not to brag.
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I keep forgetting your timeline was so short...this is probably driving you crazy. [free time...wild.] Are you trying to bribe me into giving you a book?
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[Imagine.]
Sure. Is it working? I can try to put on my puppy-dog face.
[HE ACTUALLY STARTS MAKING AN ATTEMPT TO PLAYFULLY DO 🥺 AT THEM.]
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[but then jason's doing that and aquarius's gloved hand is shooting up to, like, push on his face.]
You're not that good at it, Todd, stop. [there goes being polite and also being worried, apparently!!] I don't think I can get you a book right this minute, but give it a few days and let's see what we can do. Okay?
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Waaaah. His head bends with the push, and it at least gets him to stop with the pleading face. Unfortunately, he is just very gremlin-y amused.]
Alright. I'm going to hold you to that. Get ready for me to be annoying about it.
[You are already annoying, Jason.]
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So what, you're just going to bug me about it until something changes?
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Yeah? I've got sooooo much downtime, remember? I have plenty of time to bother you about my books while you're trying so hard to do your job and work. It's almost like... you should give me a book so I'd leave you the hell alone.
[He isn't trying to get one, but it's funny to tease. He laughs.]
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You could try talking to other people if you've got downtime. That means they probably do, too. Or swim laps. Something. [huff.] Maybe I should just ban you from all libraries in the future.
[despite all of this they're still not even really mad? this is just retaliation because they can.]
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Hey. Banning me just means I'm more of your problem, you know. More time to bug you. Probably going to bother Gemini and Virgo tomorrow; see if I can't get on their nerves. Maybe Aquila or Vulpecula. They probably miss me.
[No.]
Who's your favorite? I can keep a secret.
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And that means more time for me to find other things to keep you busy instead. [there's a slight pause then though.] You may as well start with Virgo first and work your way up. Have you talked to them much yet?
And who's my favorite of what, the staff?
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[He nods his head, but, like, with his chin as usual.]
Yeah. Who's your favorite staff?
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I don't really have one. We're co-workers, so I'll work with all of them, but I wouldn't say I have a favorite.
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What?
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Or are you [he literally does an exaggerated Batman voice here] "only here to work alone"? Humor me. [Hm.] Trade then. You tell me, I'll tell you.
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It could be an unfair trade if I really don't have an answer for you. [are they still walking. did they stop to make this deal and start talking shit. help. either way they shrug.] It's not so much about being here to work alone, it's that we're all pretty different and it's easy to be polite enough to get along with them even if I don't spend much time with them otherwise. I guess maybe Aquila's fine? Cetus is okay.
I don't know. Guest relations means working with all of them and making sure things run smoothly.
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Alright. I guess I'll take that sad little answer.
[He starts walking again despite not answering like he said he would.]
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jason says that and starts walking, and aquarius sort of stares before immediately following.]
You didn't uphold your end of the trade. [hey!!]
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Oh right. [LIKE HE REALLY FORGOT.] Well, you gave me two. So... Mmmm.
[He pretends like he's being thoughtful. Then, parroting:]
I guess maybe Aikawa is fine. Cloud is okay.
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