Perhaps we could convince them to help us with altering things in the Prism, like we did with their rooms maybe.
[ pants in the hot springs, deal with it vax. if u want him in, u get pants. and some pink petals again with some coughing as he sinks into the water up to his chin. make him imperceptible. ]
It might have a better effect on them than simple destruction.
[ there is also still paint on percy. some flecks of red and green still evident under his nails despite scrubbing and some on his face where he maybe missed it. ]
In fact, I think that'd be better. It'd bolster our powers too.
[ altering things... ] But, wouldn't that just make it more - I don't know, home-like? Isn't that the problem? This shit's confusing.
[ (vax voice) my intelligence score isn't high enough for this
he cannot imagine how either of these two are enjoying having wet clothes on (gross?) but will let it be for now, with a roll of his eyes and a snort. ok. have it your way, weirdos. he will be here gloriously naked, and moves to go lean against the back wall of the spring, stretching his arms out across the rim. ]
I talked to Riff about it a little already. Can't undo what's already been done, I guess. [ vax turns his head to emet, though, and gives him a little sup nod ] ...Thanks, for doing that for Shale. 's quick thinking.
[ good ignore them! but also our painting.......... we worked hard on that, you know. ]
Perhaps showing them that it could be... beneficial... fun would be a start. The idea of creation alone, I think, frightens people.
[ is he speaking from experience? who is to say ]
There's a lack of control, things may not turn out how you wish, but that's the point of collaboration. Assistance. To create a greater picture than there was before. But you're right. "Whenever your ready" was something that was constantly—
[ please excuse the explosion of petals ]
—said in our adventure—
[ and more coughing so he's going to crawl to one side of the hot tub goodbye he's going to choke over here. go ahead. continue. ]
but yes sisi, he's hacking up pink petals into both of his hands to catch them. they peek through his fingers. vax rubs his back and somehow this just makes it worse because of the sheer embarrassment and the culmination of something he should most definitely control because hello! they're talking shop this is not the time for this. ]
I'm fine—please. Go...
[ vax is close enough so he can see that some of them have been slightly chewed on, like he's been holding them in the back of his mouth. ]
[ i'm fine he says, clearly not fine. vax is not nearly as affected by this stupid hanahaki as these two, if only because he's blatantly obvious about his emotions like ninety-five percent of the time, and as percy keeps going, he just looks deeply concerned?? the hand stays on his back when he bends over, and vax tries to get an actual look at him.
especially when he can see the petals are kind of chewed on?? hello??? ]
Hey. Whatever it is, you might as well just say it. You sitting over here pretending like nothing's wrong just gonna make it worse.
[ these are the times that try men's souls. times like barf cough up flowers week. times when vax is right and it's the worst timing possible. there's a moment of discomfort. ]
It's stupid.
I need you both to promise me you won't say a word and you'll forget I've said it immediately afterwards.
[ (why can't you promise me this one smidgin dignity.) in this moment, his impulse is to dunk vax under the water because percy knows he won't hear the end of it from him as much as he promises.
he considers for longer than he really should because he can feel the petals start to crawl up his throat again and he swallows. he slaps a hand over vax's mouth (which bc i rolled a 9 smacks just all over his face instead in his anxiety) and he speaks quickly. ]
Emet, you have a brilliant mind and you're not terrible to look at, in fact, you're very handsome, and in another life I would have probably tried to court you were I not such a coward in this one and that's all, I'm leaving now.
[ he's getting out he's getting out! bye! his face is red. ]
[ oh he is absolutely not letting go no way especially not with a three? he does stand up (he's still very naked what a terrible third wheel for this moment but at least it's just waist up) and slings an arm around percy's shoulder so he really can't escape. ]
I-- suppose I am the only one who did not know, then.
[he's still processing this? that expectant look from vax gets one in return that looks a lot more like a silent 'help'. what do you do in this situation, it wasn't completely unexpected from vax, but--
emet coughs, quietly, a few mauve petals slipping through his fingers.]
[ he's just here i guess. with naked vax. i can't believe this. he just looks. upwards. anywhere that isn't vax or emet actually, that's easiest. he does give vax's shin a little kick (it does not hurt, it's more of a jostle really) because fuck you don't just say you know! that's so awful!!! it makes him sound like a pining school girl as he hiccups a few more petals, dregs. ]
I didn't tell him, for the record.
[ frowns ]
I assumed you had other interests, so I kept quiet. Very easy usually... and then these things happened. [ and then we had to cough up flowers all week so yeah ]
[ rude??? rude??? he jostles him back, giving him a hard bump with his hip but not letting him escape. no escape from this conversation.
... he's also watching emet's reaction with a little more emotional fortitude, but he doesn't say anything about it for now. ]
You didn't have to tell me anything. [ he mostly just sounds amused? this is better when it's not his sister actually, ] It was obvious. You two were making moon eyes last week when you were rating each other. Doing that - weird smart person mating dance right in front of my face.
[ actually edits again bc i saw the help look. vax huffs a little laugh. ]
I don't know what you two're making a big deal about. Actually - 's not true, I do. Quit thinking so much.
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[ really. he knows, a small, warm smile following. it's really not that subtle, but honestly if it makes vax happy then he's content to just linger on the side. ]
And. As far as I'm aware of in terms of marriage... That is what Vax said. He'd know considering that we come from two different points in our lives...
[ a small smile ]
I thought it best not to say anything. [ because it's true, he loves vex, more than the stars, more than gunfire, more than revenge, he doesn't deserve her. he doesn't deserve anyone really, which is why these sorts of things can just go in the trunk of feelings and never see the light of day. ]
[ god dont do that!!! this happiness thing! stop it that's embarrassing. vax coughs up a single flower petal. it is somewhere in the realm of cherry blossom colored but like just a little.
... anyway. he just leans on percy's shoulder. thoughtful, for a moment. ]
....'s a long way off. For you. [ a little tilt of his head in percy's direction. ] And - I'm serious, when I'm saying you're overthinking it, too. We're stuck in a fucking weird dimension away from everything. I'm gonna be dead as soon as we get out of here. If you like each other, do something about it.
[ vax glances back at emet, here... and winks? he winks. this conversation suddenly feels a bit like deja vu, huh.
and then, casually, while he's just leaning on percy ] My sister's grossly into Zahra, anyway, and she's probably into Kiki, too, which is weird but fine, and you're into me, so, clearly, there's not that big of a fucking issue.
[it really does feel familiar. you never know how much time you have, and all.
but the other thing about that is that he knows he is immortal. that vax is, to some extent, but-- he's gotten an idea of the usual human lifespan and it's a little terrifying to think about, honestly. the next petals to escape when he clears his throat are a deeper plum color.]
...I know. I know, but ought we--
[is it a good idea, is the thing. he's still so new to the idea of getting close to someone and losing them unexpectedly-- it was much easier, with someone who was already dead.]
[ it is a lot to consider, and taking in every detail is precisely what percy is used to doing. he thinks about every day they've been here, each week somehow worse than the last.
vax leans on him and he has questions but he's going to just ignore them for now because they're not relevant. he's just red for being called out in every way possible. there is no god, this is where he dies.
he just watches the petals a moment before glancing between them both as emet speaks. tries not to cough it's fine. ]
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[ pants in the hot springs, deal with it vax. if u want him in, u get pants. and some pink petals again with some coughing as he sinks into the water up to his chin. make him imperceptible. ]
It might have a better effect on them than simple destruction.
[ there is also still paint on percy. some flecks of red and green still evident under his nails despite scrubbing and some on his face where he maybe missed it. ]
In fact, I think that'd be better. It'd bolster our powers too.
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[ altering things... ] But, wouldn't that just make it more - I don't know, home-like? Isn't that the problem? This shit's confusing.
[ (vax voice) my intelligence score isn't high enough for this
he cannot imagine how either of these two are enjoying having wet clothes on (gross?) but will let it be for now, with a roll of his eyes and a snort. ok. have it your way, weirdos. he will be here gloriously naked, and moves to go lean against the back wall of the spring, stretching his arms out across the rim. ]
I talked to Riff about it a little already. Can't undo what's already been done, I guess. [ vax turns his head to emet, though, and gives him a little sup nod ] ...Thanks, for doing that for Shale. 's quick thinking.
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percy's pink flowers get a glance, again, but he says nothing of them.]
He said he has been here long enough to be... quite destructive, particularly with his staff returned, had he been left in that state.
[so. emergency gumball probably a good idea.]
Percy may have a point, but mayhap we should focus our efforts in getting them to wish to assist in such a way first.
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Perhaps showing them that it could be... beneficial... fun would be a start. The idea of creation alone, I think, frightens people.
[ is he speaking from experience? who is to say ]
There's a lack of control, things may not turn out how you wish, but that's the point of collaboration. Assistance. To create a greater picture than there was before. But you're right. "Whenever your ready" was something that was constantly—
[ please excuse the explosion of petals ]
—said in our adventure—
[ and more coughing so he's going to crawl to one side of the hot tub goodbye he's going to choke over here. go ahead. continue. ]
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fun would be a start, though... that is better than creating guns, maybe? probably??
vax listens, thoughtful, trying to chew over what percy says - but then when he starts coughing like that, he sits up, worried - ]
Oi, Percy --
[ you can't escape him he's gonna come rub your back D8
are they more pink petals ]
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[hello that's a lot of flowers? are you Good? emet looks equally worried, taking a moment to cough a couple that are coral orange himself.]
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but yes sisi, he's hacking up pink petals into both of his hands to catch them. they peek through his fingers. vax rubs his back and somehow this just makes it worse because of the sheer embarrassment and the culmination of something he should most definitely control because hello! they're talking shop this is not the time for this. ]
I'm fine—please. Go...
[ vax is close enough so he can see that some of them have been slightly chewed on, like he's been holding them in the back of his mouth. ]
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especially when he can see the petals are kind of chewed on?? hello??? ]
Hey. Whatever it is, you might as well just say it. You sitting over here pretending like nothing's wrong just gonna make it worse.
[ :/ ]
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[believe him, He Knows. he's been just as bad, at points.]
shoves this here before i go back to fighting my genshin weekly boss raiden shogun
barfcough up flowers week. times when vax is right and it's the worst timing possible. there's a moment of discomfort. ]It's stupid.
I need you both to promise me you won't say a word and you'll forget I've said it immediately afterwards.
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he raises his eyebrows. this face says Try Me ] Fine, fine. Spit it out already.
Maybe literally.
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[zero promises not to forget, that's not plausible, but.]
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he considers for longer than he really should because he can feel the petals start to crawl up his throat again and he swallows. he slaps a hand over vax's mouth (which bc i rolled a 9 smacks just all over his face instead in his anxiety) and he speaks quickly. ]
Emet, you have a brilliant mind and you're not terrible to look at, in fact, you're very handsome, and in another life I would have probably tried to court you were I not such a coward in this one and that's all, I'm leaving now.
[ he's getting out he's getting out! bye! his face is red. ]
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JUST IMMEDIATELY LICKS HIS HAND and then grabs onto his whole ass arm to keep him from running away ] Oi!
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[emet's not going anywhere, largely because he's too surprised to move? he's just watching this happen right in front of him, a little stunned.
enough so that he ends up just saying what comes to mind-]
I-- had you an interest in anyone, I'd assumed it would be Jiuqing.
[but him??]
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Jiuqing is like a sister to me. So.
[ he tries to pull from vax but ig he rolled a 3 so he just fumbles a little and scowls at him. let go he's so fucking embarrassed. ]
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Hah. I knew it.
[ you were not subtle at all, percival
he raises his eyebrows at emet like well? ]
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[he's still processing this? that expectant look from vax gets one in return that looks a lot more like a silent 'help'. what do you do in this situation, it wasn't completely unexpected from vax, but--
emet coughs, quietly, a few mauve petals slipping through his fingers.]
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I didn't tell him, for the record.
[ frowns ]
I assumed you had other interests, so I kept quiet. Very easy usually... and then these things happened. [ and then we had to cough up flowers all week so yeah ]
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... he's also watching emet's reaction with a little more emotional fortitude, but he doesn't say anything about it for now. ]
You didn't have to tell me anything. [ he mostly just sounds amused? this is better when it's not his sister actually, ] It was obvious. You two were making moon eyes last week when you were rating each other. Doing that - weird smart person mating dance right in front of my face.
[ actually edits again bc i saw the help look. vax huffs a little laugh. ]
I don't know what you two're making a big deal about. Actually - 's not true, I do. Quit thinking so much.
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[vax!! don't call them out like this.
he reaches up to brush his hair from his face, fingers raking through it.]
... you were not incorrect about- other interests. I suppose it is clear enough by now that we are...
[whatever they are. he gestures to vax, there, in a vague sort of gesture. they're something. help.]
But I do not mean to say... 'tis only that I had not entertained the thought of- aren't you to be married?
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[ really. he knows, a small, warm smile following. it's really not that subtle, but honestly if it makes vax happy then he's content to just linger on the side. ]
And. As far as I'm aware of in terms of marriage... That is what Vax said. He'd know considering that we come from two different points in our lives...
[ a small smile ]
I thought it best not to say anything. [ because it's true, he loves vex, more than the stars, more than gunfire, more than revenge, he doesn't deserve her. he doesn't deserve anyone really, which is why these sorts of things can just go in the trunk of feelings and never see the light of day. ]
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... anyway. he just leans on percy's shoulder. thoughtful, for a moment. ]
....'s a long way off. For you. [ a little tilt of his head in percy's direction. ] And - I'm serious, when I'm saying you're overthinking it, too. We're stuck in a fucking weird dimension away from everything. I'm gonna be dead as soon as we get out of here. If you like each other, do something about it.
[ vax glances back at emet, here... and winks? he winks. this conversation suddenly feels a bit like deja vu, huh.
and then, casually, while he's just leaning on percy ] My sister's grossly into Zahra, anyway, and she's probably into Kiki, too, which is weird but fine, and you're into me, so, clearly, there's not that big of a fucking issue.
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but the other thing about that is that he knows he is immortal. that vax is, to some extent, but-- he's gotten an idea of the usual human lifespan and it's a little terrifying to think about, honestly. the next petals to escape when he clears his throat are a deeper plum color.]
...I know. I know, but ought we--
[is it a good idea, is the thing. he's still so new to the idea of getting close to someone and losing them unexpectedly-- it was much easier, with someone who was already dead.]
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vax leans on him and he has questions but he's going to just ignore them for now because they're not relevant. he's just red for being called out in every way possible. there is no god, this is where he dies.
he just watches the petals a moment before glancing between them both as emet speaks. tries not to cough it's fine. ]
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