they close their eyes, for a second, even if emet can't see it - the vibe is there. they will find aquila to be a little cold, but more importantly. to be tense. ]
Yes. [ comes the answer, a little short. ] Nickname, if you want. That's it.
[ they - laugh, a little? sort of half startled out of them. ]
You have no idea.
[ and then step back, reaching under their veil to rub their face, again. it's not too far - it is affection week. ] Sorry. Wish I could give you a better answer.
he lets them step back, though he stays close as well.]
I wish to know something else of your duty, while I am here. [if he changes the subject maybe they will forget to remove the bracelet.] Are the eight of you off limits from our tasks?
Mm. Curiosity, I suppose. I know you wish to speak with others more often, and know someone I believe could benefit from it as well, so it would have been convenient.
they struggle, for a moment, like they're trying to decide what they can and can't say, and they unwind the bracelet from their wrist just for something to do with their hands.
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For her? Anything.
[ they don't specify. maybe emet can read between the lines. ]
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[ this comes out like an outburst, this time, and they pull back, this time, stepping back from him. ] Fuck.
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[regardless of whether they say not to be concerned on their behalf.]
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[ they're like - skittish, for a moment, eaching up under their veil to scrub their face, and then pull their hands down it. ]
I'm not - I need you to keep it. Please. I'm asking you as me.
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...is it a problem for this company policy of yours, to call you by any other name.
[if he still can't see their face, fine, but even if he's sure by now-- he needs something. not acknowledging it is starting to drive him up a wall.]
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they close their eyes, for a second, even if emet can't see it - the vibe is there. they will find aquila to be a little cold, but more importantly. to be tense. ]
Yes. [ comes the answer, a little short. ] Nickname, if you want. That's it.
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[he exhales slowly, and just. wraps an arm around them, remaining otherwise silent.]
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…but they let emet do that, and eventually, loosely bring theirs to rest on his hip, dropping their face against his chest.
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[of both of them, but he doesn't say that part aloud. he just holds them there, unbothered by the coldness.]
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You have no idea.
[ and then step back, reaching under their veil to rub their face, again. it's not too far - it is affection week. ] Sorry. Wish I could give you a better answer.
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[i am at your doors let him see his bf's face
he lets them step back, though he stays close as well.]
I wish to know something else of your duty, while I am here. [if he changes the subject maybe they will forget to remove the bracelet.] Are the eight of you off limits from our tasks?
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... they tilt their head. ]
Technically, yeah, it wouldn't count. You can use us as practice, I guess. Why?
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[ they sound curious, now. ] It wouldn't count, but, I mean, I wouldn't mind.
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Uh, no, not really. Well, besides business stuff, I guess. Can I ask why?
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I thought there would certainly be worse people to speak with than you.
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Well, sure. Send 'em my way. Wouldn't mind. Iunno how much he likes me, really, but, poor guy could probably use a little stress relief, at least.
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[ teasing. ]
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[he grumbles, with a roll of his eyes.
but speaking of causing stress- hm. he's quiet a few moments.]
Aquila. I've wondered something.
Were our positions reversed, what is it you would choose to do?
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they sigh. ]
Depends. If I was playing in this game? Depends on who I had to try and keep safe. I've never been the type of person to think shit through, Emet.
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[an attempt at teasing, albeit a weak one.]
Assuming it was someone you loved, however-- what would you do for them?
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they struggle, for a moment, like they're trying to decide what they can and can't say, and they unwind the bracelet from their wrist just for something to do with their hands.
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For her? Anything.
[ they don't specify. maybe emet can read between the lines. ]
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