The same thing I always do. Act like nothing's wrong. It won't be the first time I've been trapped without my medicine in a situation that was dangerous. Worst comes to worst, I'll pretend to injure myself on Sunday and say the effect from the pod was it took my hearing away. Draw the mark on my face with Yuri's eyeliner.
... Do you know what my father said to me, when I recovered enough from the accident that I was conscious?
[ it's. it's funny, what pride says, actually. gets the corner of his mouth to lift, as he finally sets his drink down and looks at them properly. ]
"Either learn how to stand up, or find a place to hang yourself." [ the gu family would rather have no heir than raise a worthless child. the phrase drove itself to gu yun's heart like an iron nail, when he was eight years old, and has driven his every movement in life ever since. this. this is why pride is his main aspect. ]
I didn't get where I am today because of some lucky concoction made by a doctor. Had I used it as a crutch, I would have died a long time ago. Imagine I run out in the middle of a battlefield. Imagine I'm being attacked and suddenly, my senses fail me. Imagine my enemies find out I can't see. I can't have that happen. [ the marquis of order doesn't show weakness, after all. the marquis of order, the iron spine of great liang, is unbreakable, infallible. ]
I've been canvassing the base and memorizing the layout, and preparing myself for what I knew was coming. If there's a way to get my medicine before then, then I'll do it, but if there isn't, then I am in no way handicapped by the things I have never had.
[ he laughs. ] Well - I suppose I didn't have much of a specific "plan" short of "do what I always do".
[ gy your daddy issues.
anyway, he's picking up his drink again to down the rest. ] I have my ways. [ it's fine. ] You might enjoy it, actually - I try not to talk too much, or I end up yelling.
I've never rolled over for a fight in my life. [ especially not when his vision and sight are down. if anything, it can be something of an advantage - if he plays his cards right. no one expects a blind and deaf man to be able to fight back.
... actually. ] Wonder if a particularly large indulgence might get me what I'm looking for.
[ i, sisi, did not have enough time mcmurder this week ooc,
he's quiet for a moment. thoughtful. ]
...I'll likely act when my sight and hearing are gone. [ it'll give him an advantage - no one will expect it. if he's careful about letting information out - maybe even willing to let an ounce of his vulnerability show, someone could target him.
...or, he could make it look that way. the pieces of a plan start to formulate in his head, bit by bit, as he starts dissecting the possibilities - a war commander, through and through. ]
The only issue is that my offensive power will have expired by then, and I won't have any idea what I'll receive if I play along next week, which I plan to.
[ normally, he'd make a shitty comment about that - you're repetitive, or law said you're nice, where's that, or maybe something else, but for the moment, gu yun seems caught up in his thoughts, following the trail of thoughts as they scatter.
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I've already told you this, but you talk too much. [this time, they sound slightly amused.
give them a second, they're thinking about all of that.]
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he's obviously kidding, though. ]
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glad you think so! ]
The same thing I always do. Act like nothing's wrong. It won't be the first time I've been trapped without my medicine in a situation that was dangerous. Worst comes to worst, I'll pretend to injure myself on Sunday and say the effect from the pod was it took my hearing away. Draw the mark on my face with Yuri's eyeliner.
[ pride his plan is "pride his way through it" ]
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I don't understand how you expect to move around if you can't hear or see.
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[ it's. it's funny, what pride says, actually. gets the corner of his mouth to lift, as he finally sets his drink down and looks at them properly. ]
"Either learn how to stand up, or find a place to hang yourself." [ the gu family would rather have no heir than raise a worthless child. the phrase drove itself to gu yun's heart like an iron nail, when he was eight years old, and has driven his every movement in life ever since. this. this is why pride is his main aspect. ]
I didn't get where I am today because of some lucky concoction made by a doctor. Had I used it as a crutch, I would have died a long time ago. Imagine I run out in the middle of a battlefield. Imagine I'm being attacked and suddenly, my senses fail me. Imagine my enemies find out I can't see. I can't have that happen. [ the marquis of order doesn't show weakness, after all. the marquis of order, the iron spine of great liang, is unbreakable, infallible. ]
I've been canvassing the base and memorizing the layout, and preparing myself for what I knew was coming. If there's a way to get my medicine before then, then I'll do it, but if there isn't, then I am in no way handicapped by the things I have never had.
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That's much more prepared than what you would've had me believe before. [they say, tilting their head.] I don't expect you to be weak or unprepared.
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[ gy your daddy issues.
anyway, he's picking up his drink again to down the rest. ] I have my ways. [ it's fine. ] You might enjoy it, actually - I try not to talk too much, or I end up yelling.
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[they say, dryly. that's... all they can say, actually, dammit.]
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there's a beat, as he looks down at his now empty glass, turning it in his hand. ]
...Hey, Pride. I've got a week of this left.
What do you look like, under there?
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If I don't show you, it's better incentive to figure out how to get your medicine.
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[ he props his chin in his hand, a smile curling up on face, playful. ] Any hints?
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[ TEASING he's teasing. ] Hmm. The first, perhaps, if you're feeling kind. The second, I don't want to waste the surprise.
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I could've told you that! Well, that makes two of us.
[ yea everyone in this game is just a bunch of assholes. ]
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no they seem... fine with that. also:]
If you are targeted with your disadvantages next week, I expect you to fight. Do not roll over.
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I've never rolled over for a fight in my life. [ especially not when his vision and sight are down. if anything, it can be something of an advantage - if he plays his cards right. no one expects a blind and deaf man to be able to fight back.
... actually. ] Wonder if a particularly large indulgence might get me what I'm looking for.
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It's likely.
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he's quiet for a moment. thoughtful. ]
...I'll likely act when my sight and hearing are gone. [ it'll give him an advantage - no one will expect it. if he's careful about letting information out - maybe even willing to let an ounce of his vulnerability show, someone could target him.
...or, he could make it look that way. the pieces of a plan start to formulate in his head, bit by bit, as he starts dissecting the possibilities - a war commander, through and through. ]
The only issue is that my offensive power will have expired by then, and I won't have any idea what I'll receive if I play along next week, which I plan to.
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If you have an actual plan by next week, talk to me again.
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.... ]
Mn. [ that's a yes. ] I will.
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Come talk to me again next week. Before your vision goes.
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he lifts his empty glass, though, in acknowledgement. you got it. ]