Audience: SQX

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[shiftingwinds]

[sad!

anyway, woman cannot live on booze alone, so she does eventually head into the kitchen. she opens the fridge, sees some rotten veggies, closes the fridge, steps back to wait, and then looks up -

and lets out a yelp and stumbles back a few steps when she spots pride up there. after rubbing at her eyes to make sure she isn't just seeing things, she looks back up.]

Ah - hello! You came after all!

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[not with that attitude she can't.

i'm sorry to sqx but pride seems very amused by the yelp.]

Did you want something?

[shiftingwinds]

[they're valid, sqx would think it was funny if someone else had been the one to yelp]

Just to meet you! So, I'm grateful that you were willing to come out and see me!

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Don't expect it every time.

[someone might have been bullied by lust into showing up.]

[shiftingwinds]

[lust for mvp honestly]

Well - maybe I can make it worth your while if you come see me! Is there anything in particular you like? Food, drink, games..?

[sqx is not above bribery.]

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[guess who didn't get this notif]

No. I don't like anything. [PRIDE.]

[shiftingwinds]

What about compliments?

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[........]

Like what.

[shiftingwinds]

Well - I'll have to spend more time with you to know exactly what to praise you for.

But, for starters... you must be incredibly agile, to have made it up there!

[gestures at the top of the fridge!]

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[they seem to struggle for a second.]

It isn't that tall. [but they're not as rude. compliments maybe work?]

[shiftingwinds]

Still, some people would struggle with it! Also, you were very quiet until I noticed you - very stealthy! Some people train for years to be able to do that, you know.

[she seems entirely genuine.]

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[they just - are still and quiet? they don't seem to know what the fuck to do with this. have they ever been complimented ever? who knows.]

[shiftingwinds]

[...?]

Is something wrong?

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No.

It's nothing. [i am so sorry to sqx for having to carry this conversation.]

[shiftingwinds]

...anyway! The more I see of you, the more compliments I'll be able to give you!

[beaming!!]

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I don't know if I want that.

[they sound bewildered.]

[shiftingwinds]

Really? I thought people liked it when their accomplishments are acknowledged, though.

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[on the one hand, their pride. on the other...]

Stop. Don't be condescending. [she's not???]

[shiftingwinds]

But I'm not...?

[a beat]

...I'm not trying to be, anyway!

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[...........

they just retreat into their robes.]

Did you want something?

[shiftingwinds]

Just to get to know you better!

[she likes making friends.]

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I don't want to get to know you better.

[shiftingwinds]

[her face falls and her shoulders droop

:c ]

[probe]

[this pains me, specifically, i'm dying]

Stop.

[shiftingwinds]

[ :c ]

Did I do something to offend you...?