Which is correct, there *is* no cause for worry. You took up on a dare which turned out slightly more than you could handle. I did not indulge nearly as much and so made sure you did not do anything you would regret, and then brought you home. I may have laughed a lot, but that's hardly news. You are adorable when that drunk - and when you are not, as well.
Of course you are, and 'tis better that you let yourself feel them than hide from them. My intent was only to make sure you are not hurt by thinking his hostility is directed at you, or caused by aught you've done.
Few things these days are easy, and they will likely get more frustrating before improving. Not borrowing trouble where none is, that is all I can hope to help with, for now. And hopefully providing a little bit of understanding, here and there.
That still doesn’t remove the bite from the insult, of course. All of the understanding and patience that the star could contain won’t soothe the sting.
For as okd as he is, one would have thought that he would have some control over his tongue and gestures if the are not meant to be directed at someone.
[ On his side, Hythlodaeus sighs to himself. It could be seen as an insult. It could be taken to mean that Theo's soul, the soul of their beloved friend, is priceless.
But as he does lack the context of the action, he can't speak for it with certainty. Nor will his words make a difference - it is Hades - or, perhaps, Emet-Selch - who should give context when he finds his own stance on things.
But the last part makes him smile, if only a little, and sadly. ]
I'm afraid that without people to give him cause to exercise such control, it is rather that he got into some horrible habits on that account. His peers cared little for offense, in their state, I would imagine.
[ There's no real way of Theo knowing either, really. How could he? That man plays everything so close to the chest sometimes.... ]
I believe you would be correct on that account. Something tells me the others would not care overmuch about the words that he would speak or the bite that they have.
[ The would have, once. Elidibus, precious and full of hope. Lahabrea, full of fire and argument but still so, so aware of all around him.
A soft breath out. He is not grieving the past, not in the way those who want to bring it back do. But he is grieving the pain the changes in it brought to his dearest friend over all this time-- ah well. Not something that can be helped with, now. ]
See? Bad habits. It is in both your and his best interest if you point out to him, calmly, what you don't appreciate. The way that you would wish your own mistakes be pointed out to you, rather than the way that would make you dig in your heels and remain contrary, of course.
Glitter gets everywhere and I'll be finding it on me and you for weeks and it'll end up on Hades and other people and that will keep me too on edge in public, knowing why glitter is everywhere
[ He doesn't mind glitter, anywhere or everywhere, but he can well do without it - no great sacrifice - especially if its presence would make things less fun for both Hades and Helios. ]
Besides, sprinkles and chocolate is tastier when I can lick them away from your skin.
[ Aw, she's trying. She's definitely turning red and trying not to throw her phone, but she's trying to flirt back. Plus, she can't be the only one having a hard time with her goal. ]
Because your job is important and you love it, truly, meetings notwithstanding. And while I'd be very happy to join you, we both know I'm rather useless in the kind of situations you have to deal with.
[She's going to stick her tongue at you too, Hythlodaeus. Stop being reasonable.
But she'll accept the tea and sip at it.]
Lahabrea should pay more attention to his son than whatever he's doing in that laboratory of his. That boy is just begging for attention and all he does is ignore him and use his work as an excuse.
Well, I am - whenever anything beyond simple creation magics are needed. Trying to hind from the fact won't change it.
[ Settling down with his own tea, his knee bumping lightly against hers, just because. Eyebrow rising, too, even if his lips turn down a little, worriedly. ]
I don't know... why that doesn't surprise me. He is not as he used to be.
And I don't care to hear it. A person's value is not in what feats they can accomplish that make people gape in awe.
Unless... You do not trust me to protect you on the way? Because I would trust you to have my back.
[She's teasing... mostly. She doesn't like to hear him deprecate himself.]
Everyone feels a bit on edge since my return, but I cannot discern why. Even Hades is more irritable than usual, and I am certain I am not more annoying to provoke such a reaction. Did something happen while I was gone?
Not value, just usefulness-- but of course I trust you! Completely. [ Softer, so much softer. ] And I'd always try to have your back.
[ Whatever it may cost him.
He shakes his head away from that thought. It would just upset her properly, and that is the last thing he wishes. ]
Hm... let me think how far back that would be. [ Waving away the 'annoying' comment she makes, because they both know that, while Hades may act annoyed, that is not anywhere near to what he feels. Just a way to cover his concern. ]
Then there's no problem in you traveling with me, is there?
Well, unless you do not want to come, of course.
[She would not dream of forcing him, after all. Hades is different, he'd act like he is coming against his will and grump the whole way while actually enjoying himself the whole time.
She drinks more of the tea while rolling her shoulders. Sitting in a meeting room all day makes her feel like she is rusting.]
I wasn't even gone that long this time. Maybe three months at most?
[These days, she can easily let the days pass enough that a full year happens between her visits, even if she keeps in touch.]
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Oh? And what of me will you have as sufficient compensation?
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Concerned, then.
Which is correct, there *is* no cause for worry. You took up on a dare which turned out slightly more than you could handle. I did not indulge nearly as much and so made sure you did not do anything you would regret, and then brought you home. I may have laughed a lot, but that's hardly news. You are adorable when that drunk - and when you are not, as well.
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You were, for once, allowing yourself to enjoy yourself, and I knew I would make sure no harm would come of it.
In case you have failed to notice, I tend to *encourage* you enjoying yourself, rather than the opposite.
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Sometimes I do wish you would at least think about my pride after the event.
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If you want, you can help me make a memory stone out of it and you can see if your pride has reasons to be wounded.
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All of that nonsense is hardly necessary.
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[ So young, and yet so wise in his way. ]
Of course you are, and 'tis better that you let yourself feel them than hide from them. My intent was only to make sure you are not hurt by thinking his hostility is directed at you, or caused by aught you've done.
Few things these days are easy, and they will likely get more frustrating before improving. Not borrowing trouble where none is, that is all I can hope to help with, for now. And hopefully providing a little bit of understanding, here and there.
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That still doesn’t remove the bite from the insult, of course. All of the understanding and patience that the star could contain won’t soothe the sting.
For as okd as he is, one would have thought that he would have some control over his tongue and gestures if the are not meant to be directed at someone.
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But as he does lack the context of the action, he can't speak for it with certainty. Nor will his words make a difference - it is Hades - or, perhaps, Emet-Selch - who should give context when he finds his own stance on things.
But the last part makes him smile, if only a little, and sadly. ]
I'm afraid that without people to give him cause to exercise such control, it is rather that he got into some horrible habits on that account. His peers cared little for offense, in their state, I would imagine.
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I believe you would be correct on that account. Something tells me the others would not care overmuch about the words that he would speak or the bite that they have.
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A soft breath out. He is not grieving the past, not in the way those who want to bring it back do. But he is grieving the pain the changes in it brought to his dearest friend over all this time-- ah well. Not something that can be helped with, now. ]
See? Bad habits. It is in both your and his best interest if you point out to him, calmly, what you don't appreciate. The way that you would wish your own mistakes be pointed out to you, rather than the way that would make you dig in your heels and remain contrary, of course.
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Sprinkles better than glitter, then?
[ Both. Both are good. ]
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[ He doesn't mind glitter, anywhere or everywhere, but he can well do without it - no great sacrifice - especially if its presence would make things less fun for both Hades and Helios. ]
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[ Aw, she's trying. She's definitely turning red and trying not to throw her phone, but she's trying to flirt back. Plus, she can't be the only one having a hard time with her goal. ]
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Please.
Are you going to draw patterns with the chocolate, or not have the patience for it?
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Because your job is important and you love it, truly, meetings notwithstanding. And while I'd be very happy to join you, we both know I'm rather useless in the kind of situations you have to deal with.
[ Fair, he's bringing her the tea. Happily. ]
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But she'll accept the tea and sip at it.]
Lahabrea should pay more attention to his son than whatever he's doing in that laboratory of his. That boy is just begging for attention and all he does is ignore him and use his work as an excuse.
... And don't call yourself useless.
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[ Settling down with his own tea, his knee bumping lightly against hers, just because. Eyebrow rising, too, even if his lips turn down a little, worriedly. ]
I don't know... why that doesn't surprise me. He is not as he used to be.
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Unless... You do not trust me to protect you on the way? Because I would trust you to have my back.
[She's teasing... mostly. She doesn't like to hear him deprecate himself.]
Everyone feels a bit on edge since my return, but I cannot discern why. Even Hades is more irritable than usual, and I am certain I am not more annoying to provoke such a reaction. Did something happen while I was gone?
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[ Whatever it may cost him.
He shakes his head away from that thought. It would just upset her properly, and that is the last thing he wishes. ]
Hm... let me think how far back that would be. [ Waving away the 'annoying' comment she makes, because they both know that, while Hades may act annoyed, that is not anywhere near to what he feels. Just a way to cover his concern. ]
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Well, unless you do not want to come, of course.
[She would not dream of forcing him, after all. Hades is different, he'd act like he is coming against his will and grump the whole way while actually enjoying himself the whole time.
She drinks more of the tea while rolling her shoulders. Sitting in a meeting room all day makes her feel like she is rusting.]
I wasn't even gone that long this time. Maybe three months at most?
[These days, she can easily let the days pass enough that a full year happens between her visits, even if she keeps in touch.]
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