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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.
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.
ooc: From here.
[ 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.
[ 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.
Nothing ever worth doing or having comes easily.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You still allowed me to get that inebriated in the first place. Why did you not stop me?
[ 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.
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.
Believe me, I am aware that you only ever encourage me to have a "good time."
Sometimes I do wish you would at least think about my pride after the event.
Sometimes I do wish you would at least think about my pride after the event.
I would have to wonder if he would even care for it to be pointed out. It could just serve to irritate further.
Would that be how you would take it?
[ Oh, Hythlodaeus is pointing it out to Hades, when he gets to witness or has been told about it. And he can point out that from most people, that is exactly how Emet-Selch would take it, or as a cause to be even more aggravating.
But Theo isn't most people, not for either of them. ]
[ Oh, Hythlodaeus is pointing it out to Hades, when he gets to witness or has been told about it. And he can point out that from most people, that is exactly how Emet-Selch would take it, or as a cause to be even more aggravating.
But Theo isn't most people, not for either of them. ]
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. ]
[ 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. ]
No, it wouldn't be. If there is something that is need of correcting, I would see it done.
That is well.
With him, it is slightly more complicated, and it is a little harder to break habits built over millennia, especially ones built as defensive mechanisms. But when aware that he is causing hurt on those who are important to him, he will at least make an attempt to monitor himself.
With him, it is slightly more complicated, and it is a little harder to break habits built over millennia, especially ones built as defensive mechanisms. But when aware that he is causing hurt on those who are important to him, he will at least make an attempt to monitor himself.
He should be thankful that it was you that answered this message and not he.
I don't think it would have ended so pleasantly.
[ Hyth can't see it nor hear it, but there is something of a sigh on Hades' end of things. ]
All of that nonsense is hardly necessary.
All of that nonsense is hardly necessary.
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