You might be the first to say that. [ but, his gaze is bright and steady, and pride is right - he's telling the truth. the marquis of order isn't really someone with a lot of free time.
he's not expecting the response back - gu yun's brows raise, and then, his expression brightens again, much less shitty in his smile. ] Well, look at that! There's something else we have in common. A couple of virgins, dropped in here and expected to sleep around. Guess we'll have to figure it out together.
[ wink. okay, that part's a little shitty. ]
So, what's your preferred form of indulgence, then? [ he gives a little wiggle of the glass in his hand. ] This's mine.
It's good - you've got good taste. [ it is! imported and all. gu yun takes another sip of it, eyes twinkling a bit even with that discomfort. gu yun's long learned to make jokes about the things he's uncomfortable with (mostly), so. very healthy.
as he finishes, he tips his head back, curious. ] What do you mean by that?
It means what it means. I can't afford more than a glass of wine every once in a while. My life did not allow for it. [they take another sip.] Though I suppose that doesn't matter here.
Hm. [ interesting. something else in common. ] That makes two of us, for that, too. Always decisions to be made, questions to be answered. Battles to win. I couldn't tell you the last time I had free time.
[ the marquis of order is no common foot soldier, that's for sure. gu yun's actually, not a very indulgent person, despite being so utterly chaotic. ]
And now, here, I've got an abundance of it, suddenly. I suppose that's the point of indulging, isn't it? That people with responsibilities are supposed to let them go. [ a beat. his eyes shift away for a moment, as he pauses before he takes another sip. ] Though I have no intention of losing sight of mine anytime soon.
How coy. [ that's said very lightly, but he respects the privacy of the answer - for now, anyway. ] I hope that's the case. Does it do us any favors to indulge together? Or should we be trying to spread across the board?
It doesn't matter. [they wave a hand, taking a sip of wine. gu yun can see the gold bands are on both wrists.]
You and Tealeaf seem to get along fine. Haven't spoken to Masters, nor am I sure I want to. Trafalgar Law doesn't seem the type to work with anyone. Cooperation isn't necessary, though.
I suppose that makes sense. A bunch of prideful idiots, we're not likely to work together well - and I like Law. He's a stick in the mud, but he's proving more interesting than I originally thought!
[ he did listen to him talk about taking real human organs earlier, so! impressive. ] Though, connection between us all does seem to be the kicker. [ not that gu yun really minds. he's friendly... and he's clever, too. ]
For us, it's just the more we indulge pridefully, the better it is. Right?
[ gu yun is a professional at being obnoxious, as clearly evidenced by his wink. ] I would've thought it was, what, Vlad? Since he hadn't talked to you yet. He is very irritating, though, and not in the way I'd consider flattering.
[ you've had like one conversation with him gu yun
anyway, nodding along, he finishes off the last of his wine. ] Makes sense. We'd have to solely work together, otherwise. [ variety is the spice of life, as they say! the more indulging the merrier. ] And you? You need to indulge too, right?
[ he lifts his glass, now empty. ] If you need a drinking partner, you can always count me in.
I have no opinion on Masters. He hasn't spoken to me and I assume he won't.
[they pause, though. hesitate, almost. for a moment the hood just looks at gu yun's raised glass, and then very carefully, they clink their own mostly empty glass to gu yun's.]
they can probably see the glint in gu yun's eye, just for a moment there, as he files that away for later.
seamlessly, though, he grins, now gesturing with the glass. ] Good point! Do you like the cold, Pride? I spend most of my time in the North, and they know how to make a drink that keeps you warm from the inside out up there. One of the Heavenly Tribes' few useful contributions.
gu yun shifts, propping his chin in his hand, and lowers his gaze a bit, then peeks back up. just because he can't help himself - ] Not even with someone holding you to keep you warm?
[ yeah he was completely teasing. gu yun immediately starts snickering as he sets the glass back down. ]
Sorry, sorry. [ terrible!!! he's the worst. ] In all seriousness, I'm sure we can simulate something. Maybe the capital, instead. Is the place you're from not particularly cold?
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Would you believe me if I told you I've never been intimate with someone?
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Mm. I'm not sure you'd lie about something like that. [their hood tilts just slightly to the side.
they seem to struggle for a moment, and then:] I am not - experienced. Either.
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he's not expecting the response back - gu yun's brows raise, and then, his expression brightens again, much less shitty in his smile. ] Well, look at that! There's something else we have in common. A couple of virgins, dropped in here and expected to sleep around. Guess we'll have to figure it out together.
[ wink. okay, that part's a little shitty. ]
So, what's your preferred form of indulgence, then? [ he gives a little wiggle of the glass in his hand. ] This's mine.
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It certainly isn't sex. [they say flatly. but.] I enjoy wine, as well. This is... what you're drinking is my favorite.
It's the only indulgence I have the space for.
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as he finishes, he tips his head back, curious. ] What do you mean by that?
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It means what it means. I can't afford more than a glass of wine every once in a while. My life did not allow for it. [they take another sip.] Though I suppose that doesn't matter here.
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[ the marquis of order is no common foot soldier, that's for sure. gu yun's actually, not a very indulgent person, despite being so utterly chaotic. ]
And now, here, I've got an abundance of it, suddenly. I suppose that's the point of indulging, isn't it? That people with responsibilities are supposed to let them go. [ a beat. his eyes shift away for a moment, as he pauses before he takes another sip. ] Though I have no intention of losing sight of mine anytime soon.
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Similar, but for different reasons. [they say, finally.] I expect you'll do fine here, as will the rest of the Prides.
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How coy. [ that's said very lightly, but he respects the privacy of the answer - for now, anyway. ] I hope that's the case. Does it do us any favors to indulge together? Or should we be trying to spread across the board?
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You and Tealeaf seem to get along fine. Haven't spoken to Masters, nor am I sure I want to. Trafalgar Law doesn't seem the type to work with anyone. Cooperation isn't necessary, though.
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I suppose that makes sense. A bunch of prideful idiots, we're not likely to work together well - and I like Law. He's a stick in the mud, but he's proving more interesting than I originally thought!
[ he did listen to him talk about taking real human organs earlier, so! impressive. ] Though, connection between us all does seem to be the kicker. [ not that gu yun really minds. he's friendly... and he's clever, too. ]
For us, it's just the more we indulge pridefully, the better it is. Right?
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Trafalgar Law is the least irritating of all four of you. [they say this dryly. is it a joke? maybe.]
You're correct, though. Prideful indulgence is important for you, though more in other ways won't hurt, either.
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[ gu yun is a professional at being obnoxious, as clearly evidenced by his wink. ] I would've thought it was, what, Vlad? Since he hadn't talked to you yet. He is very irritating, though, and not in the way I'd consider flattering.
[ you've had like one conversation with him gu yun
anyway, nodding along, he finishes off the last of his wine. ] Makes sense. We'd have to solely work together, otherwise. [ variety is the spice of life, as they say! the more indulging the merrier. ] And you? You need to indulge too, right?
[ he lifts his glass, now empty. ] If you need a drinking partner, you can always count me in.
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[they pause, though. hesitate, almost. for a moment the hood just looks at gu yun's raised glass, and then very carefully, they clink their own mostly empty glass to gu yun's.]
... If you'd like. [they say, softer.]
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[ clink! he's smiling, now, eyes twinkling a bit. ] If I can find a way to introduce you to my favorite wine from home the next time we talk, I will.
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... Simulations may be able to help with that.
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they can probably see the glint in gu yun's eye, just for a moment there, as he files that away for later.
seamlessly, though, he grins, now gesturing with the glass. ] Good point! Do you like the cold, Pride? I spend most of my time in the North, and they know how to make a drink that keeps you warm from the inside out up there. One of the Heavenly Tribes' few useful contributions.
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I - no. I don't like the cold. [it's pretty vehement. and then, a bit easier:] Snow is beautiful, but I prefer to not be surrounded by it.
[they actually shiver. huh.]
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gu yun shifts, propping his chin in his hand, and lowers his gaze a bit, then peeks back up. just because he can't help himself - ] Not even with someone holding you to keep you warm?
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Stop that.
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Sorry, sorry. [ terrible!!! he's the worst. ] In all seriousness, I'm sure we can simulate something. Maybe the capital, instead. Is the place you're from not particularly cold?
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No. It is cold. Or can be. [which is why they don't like it.
this is where they should ask about what the capital is like, but they don't. poor gu yun has to carry this entire conversation.]
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Mmm. And it snows sometimes, too. Is the whole world just cold, there, or can you escape it every now and then?
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[their voice gets very low and soft at that. almost melancholy.]
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Heavy is the head that wears the crown, hm?
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