... I am not getting guilted into giving you mana over this. [ First off. And while he's still disgruntled he's at least calming down, exhaling sharply in an agitated sigh. ]
Just... hold on, okay? [ And he's reaching for the paper next to him, that sad little thank you note that he then holds out. ] Can you just use the front door next time?
Hah? That's not even what I was... forget it. [ His brow's furrowed as he avoids eye contact, now laden with another reason to feel displeased. But yeah no, there's no way he can deny the virginity jab. ]
"Disgrace me"... [ The words are muttered in a tone of obvious disbelief, but he just shakes his head as he taps the BCE to rudely bring up the interface again mid-conversation. ]
That's all I've got, unless you needed something else too. Just trying to get everyone on the same page with this shaper problem.
[ Achilles is ancient... So he's an old man disguised as a hot dude. He reaches over to yank his shirt down over his collarbone to tap the bead of the piercing and switch the interface off.
Or well, he tries. ]
Who taught you your manners?
Is there something on your mind, or are you just worried about the shapers?
[ Considering his preoccupation Achilles hits his mark, causing Noctis to immediately jerk back with a violent shove at his hand and an outstretching of his own arm... but nothing appears in his palm, his ability to summon his weapons stripped away from him. ]
Tch-- Don't touch me. [ First of all, a threat just as much as it is a demand as he seeks more distance from him. ] What do you mean, "is there something on my mind"? Am I supposed to be happy right now?
[ This boy... Achilles remains where he is, withdrawing his hand and placing it over his thigh. He's unaffected by his kneejerk response, finding it almost funny that he's so easily spooked. ]
Don't disrespect me again.
[ He's selfish. He's right in front of you, so he demands your attention. ]
Why shouldn't you be happy? I've come here to offer you my help.
[ He slumps back against the wall, then, eyes on the ceiling as he wrestles with the fact that Achilles has a point -- fair enough, that was rude. But should he care? ]
Yeah, I get that. But you're not exactly the deciding factor. I've got more going on than this one conversation or this one issue.
Don't look down on me. [ SERIOUSLY, NOCTIS, YOU'RE BEING A DICK! Achilles' patience is wearing thin. ] What I'm trying to say is that I came here to strategize with you.
We can save them ourselves regardless of the vote. Do you think those who want them killed are just sitting around, waiting?
I'm not. [ In truth, he isn't. He's sad and he's angry and as usual in his life he's dealing with it in the worst way. He never could match his father's perfect stoic regality; he never wanted to. ]
... are you gonna' tell me you changed your mind 'cause of that note?
I won't refuse someone's tribute, even if they could've done better. [ He pushes a breath out of his nose, laughter muffled by his lips pressing together. ]
[ Tribute... He just stares at the note. Is that really how he thinks of it? ]
... okay. Fine, just so long as there aren't any strings attached to this. I could use all the help I can get if some of that network stuff is anything to go by.
Your tribute was shitty, Noctis, but it's still bribery and Achilles doesn't halfass anything. ] I'll be back, then. [ He'll start dispersing into mana particles, starting with his hands. Noctis has an opportunity to get the last word in. ]
[ What can he say? He'd started this night with a specific goal in mind, one that he'd briefly lost sight of when forced to think about his father, and now Achilles is actually enacting a genuinely nice gesture for his sake all because he gave him a fantastically shitty note? ]
Ah... thanks. [ It's awkward and almost questioning but there is a part of him that's assuming this is a terrible idea. Oh... well... ]
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Just... hold on, okay? [ And he's reaching for the paper next to him, that sad little thank you note that he then holds out. ] Can you just use the front door next time?
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Don't worry. Your virginity's safe. I'm just explaining to you that I'm still a spirit.
[ He reaches for the note. ]
No colour? [ He looks down at it, unimpressed, but his eyes are soft. ] Do you not take any pride in the things you make?
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Hah? That's not even what I was... forget it. [ His brow's furrowed as he avoids eye contact, now laden with another reason to feel displeased. But yeah no, there's no way he can deny the virginity jab. ]
You want me to take pride in that?
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[ Holding the paper out. ]
Can you tell me that this is the best you can come up with?
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--I really don't want to do this right now. [ Not with the drop in his mood after what should've been an innocuous comment. ] Are you rejecting it?
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Withdrawing his hand, he stares down at the note. ]
No. I wouldn't disgrace you like that.
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That's all I've got, unless you needed something else too. Just trying to get everyone on the same page with this shaper problem.
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Or well, he tries. ]
Who taught you your manners?
Is there something on your mind, or are you just worried about the shapers?
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Tch-- Don't touch me. [ First of all, a threat just as much as it is a demand as he seeks more distance from him. ] What do you mean, "is there something on my mind"? Am I supposed to be happy right now?
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Don't disrespect me again.
[ He's selfish. He's right in front of you, so he demands your attention. ]
Why shouldn't you be happy? I've come here to offer you my help.
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Yeah, I get that. But you're not exactly the deciding factor. I've got more going on than this one conversation or this one issue.
I can't believe I have to explain this...
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We can save them ourselves regardless of the vote. Do you think those who want them killed are just sitting around, waiting?
I doubt it.
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... are you gonna' tell me you changed your mind 'cause of that note?
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And I find this cause noble.
I'd like to help.
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... okay. Fine, just so long as there aren't any strings attached to this. I could use all the help I can get if some of that network stuff is anything to go by.
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You planning on keeping them in here? It'll be a tight fit, you know.
[ Swings his legs over the edge of the bed so he can drop down to the floor. ]
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I don't really care. I can sleep in any conditions. [ no SHIT ]
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If I can get my hands on any. It shouldn't be difficult, right? [ Looking over his shoulder with a small smile. ]
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[ He rolls his shoulder, limbering up his arm.
Your tribute was shitty, Noctis, but it's still bribery and Achilles doesn't halfass anything. ] I'll be back, then. [ He'll start dispersing into mana particles, starting with his hands. Noctis has an opportunity to get the last word in. ]
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Ah... thanks. [ It's awkward and almost questioning but there is a part of him that's assuming this is a terrible idea. Oh... well... ]