[Easily, casually, he rolls his shoulder out of Douman's grip. Your fingerclaws, buddy. At least he doesn't seem to be too bothered by the proximity.]
Well, I can't deny that it's a little lonely to be on my own, here. [Is that a yes or no??] But you share the interests of someone important to me. If we had a way home, I'd introduce you in a heartbeat.
[Ah, resisting the jester fingerclaws...Douman doesn't seem offended at all, just letting out a huff. At least the dark look in their eyes has somewhat calmed down.]
Introduce me? How kind of you! How very kind. To whom, hm?
Mm, my home world can be quite dangerous. I try to always be prepared.
[Also, he can't help but point out, albeit mildly:]
You're the one that wanted a name. [Why does he have to offer two things in exchange for one, huh! That seems unfair. Still, mostly out of curiosity--] What did you have in mind?
Well, given your gods and your Harbingers, I would think that would be the case.
[Haha.]
Alas. If I had my magic, I would spin up a contract of sorts. But perhaps, for now...I have every right to act in retribution if I ever hear wind of you considering such a thing.
An odd look seems to pass over his face at the word "contract"--but it's gone quickly, and he smiles again, a spark of mischief in his eyes.]
Of course. I'd never expect otherwise. [Honestly, he's not even expecting Douman to actually find him anything, so.] For what it's worth, I like you both. You and that Master of yours.
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Well, I can't deny that it's a little lonely to be on my own, here. [Is that a yes or no??] But you share the interests of someone important to me. If we had a way home, I'd introduce you in a heartbeat.
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Introduce me? How kind of you! How very kind. To whom, hm?
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Especially since he just winks.]
I don't give away everything for free.
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[A low laugh.]
And what is the price?
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[He leans his head to the side, then lifts the table leg.]
Let's say, find me a real weapon? [And preferably don't kill him with it.] That shouldn't go against your Master, right?
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[Oho?]
Mmm. As long as you don't use it against me or her...then I'll do my best.
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[But since Douman asked for a price, that was the easiest thing to name.]
I can promise, if that would make you feel better about it.
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[Their eyes narrow.]
Promises can be broken. Can you offer me something that can't?
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[Also, he can't help but point out, albeit mildly:]
You're the one that wanted a name. [Why does he have to offer two things in exchange for one, huh! That seems unfair. Still, mostly out of curiosity--] What did you have in mind?
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[Haha.]
Alas. If I had my magic, I would spin up a contract of sorts. But perhaps, for now...I have every right to act in retribution if I ever hear wind of you considering such a thing.
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[HAHA.
An odd look seems to pass over his face at the word "contract"--but it's gone quickly, and he smiles again, a spark of mischief in his eyes.]
Of course. I'd never expect otherwise. [Honestly, he's not even expecting Douman to actually find him anything, so.] For what it's worth, I like you both. You and that Master of yours.
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[And then a nod - they close their eyes, smile turning up like a crescent moon.]
I do have to say...I like you very much as well, Childe.
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Then we're doing quite well for ourselves already. Let me know what you find, then, if anything, and we'll pick up this conversation from there.
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[BE FREE, CLOWN.]