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maximumlegend) wrote2024-04-26 08:23 pm
maximumlegend) wrote2024-04-26 08:23 pm
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You have reached a MAXIMUM LEGEND!
[ Gorgug may already have said that Chrollo didn't do anything to him, but it doesn't seem to soothe Fabian in the slightest. The drama apparently doesn't end this easily.. Maybe because he's still mad that Gorgug made him worry by not checking back in with him in time, or not telling him where he went in the first place.
.. or maybe Fabian just needs a kiss to be soothed. Who knows. Maybe that's how it works.
At least, despite all the audible grumbling on Fabian's end of the line, he does reply to Gorgug's suggestion with a: ]
Fine.
[ He doesn't sound happy about it though, BRO!!!!
:( ]
I will see you there. But make sure to hurry! Last one there is a square!
.. or maybe Fabian just needs a kiss to be soothed. Who knows. Maybe that's how it works.
At least, despite all the audible grumbling on Fabian's end of the line, he does reply to Gorgug's suggestion with a: ]
Fine.
[ He doesn't sound happy about it though, BRO!!!!
:( ]
I will see you there. But make sure to hurry! Last one there is a square!
I'm not a square!!
[ This would be Gorgug sounding determined, but it sounds more whiny, like it's already predetermined that he's going to be the square here...
Which, considering that Gorgug is walking on foot (and is a decent distance away from his workshop) is a very likely possibility. The fact that Fabian has his bike and Gorgug is having to walk (he's not going to run!!! you can't make him run!!!!) does lead to Gorgug sending Fabian a text after five or ten minutes to hopefully keep his boyfriend at bay: ]
still alive i dont have a motorbike
[ So please be patient, Fabian... and don't call him a square!!!! Even when he does eventually make it to his workshop....!! ]
[ This would be Gorgug sounding determined, but it sounds more whiny, like it's already predetermined that he's going to be the square here...
Which, considering that Gorgug is walking on foot (and is a decent distance away from his workshop) is a very likely possibility. The fact that Fabian has his bike and Gorgug is having to walk (he's not going to run!!! you can't make him run!!!!) does lead to Gorgug sending Fabian a text after five or ten minutes to hopefully keep his boyfriend at bay: ]
still alive i dont have a motorbike
[ So please be patient, Fabian... and don't call him a square!!!! Even when he does eventually make it to his workshop....!! ]
See, Gorgug? First it's I'm so appreciative of you guys, why don't you guys appreciate me back and then boom! He couldn't even be nice for a full five sentences! Now he's calling my name stupid! I never called your name stupid.
[ Riz is now leaned back, fingers laced over his stomach, an expression of poorly concealed amusement crossing his face. There will be a point at which they have to stop somewhere in between Fabian going red-faced and him storming off, but the whole ordeal is kind of funny.
And it's nice to see, after how shit everything was, and how serious things were. Sometimes, you just gotta talk shit about team names. ]
I'm a good cook, [ he says cheerfully, as his contribution. He pauses. ] I mean, I cook.
[ 'Good' is questionable. ]
That's gotta count for at least five points.
[ When did points enter the equation???? ]
[ Riz is now leaned back, fingers laced over his stomach, an expression of poorly concealed amusement crossing his face. There will be a point at which they have to stop somewhere in between Fabian going red-faced and him storming off, but the whole ordeal is kind of funny.
And it's nice to see, after how shit everything was, and how serious things were. Sometimes, you just gotta talk shit about team names. ]
I'm a good cook, [ he says cheerfully, as his contribution. He pauses. ] I mean, I cook.
[ 'Good' is questionable. ]
That's gotta count for at least five points.
[ When did points enter the equation???? ]
I don't--
[ He was about to say that he doesn't think that of all things is the problem, but apparently Fabian is just so dumbstruck by what Gorgug is telling him here that he has to pause for a moment.
And blink. Blankly blinking. ]
Gorgug, you think the Hangman's problem is the fact that he isn't a van? [ ???
Bro, how does your mind work. Fabian doesn't get it. It's too wild for him. ]
[ He was about to say that he doesn't think that of all things is the problem, but apparently Fabian is just so dumbstruck by what Gorgug is telling him here that he has to pause for a moment.
And blink. Blankly blinking. ]
Gorgug, you think the Hangman's problem is the fact that he isn't a van? [ ???
Bro, how does your mind work. Fabian doesn't get it. It's too wild for him. ]
[ It's after breakfast, the one meal they always have cereal for, because Fabian is very proud of his cereal securing skills.
And-- Gorgug's been thinking. That brain of his has been at work, since Gorgug knows what day this is. It's a day of romance, he's done this with Zelda, but now--he's in a relationship with Fabian. They like to do the couple stuff, they've been trying it out. But also, they've been trying it out--and what does Fabian think about a day of romance?
He could surprise Fabian with chocolates (and flowers? Do you get guys flowers?), but also--does Fabian want to do anything? Is it his thing? Not his thing?
It's one of those things he wants to have a discussion about (and it would be nice to talk to the other Bad Kids about, especially Fig or Kristen, but--well), even if...it takes Gorgug a while to decide how to approach it. If to approach it, directly.
And he decides not to, catching Fabian in that time after they've put away their bowls, when they're about to think about other things, except: ]
Hey, so... I'm thinking. Do you want to--spend some time together today? Maybe a lunch in the Hangvan somewhere nice, or...indoors? At the Maximum? Do you want to do anything today?
[ Hey?? Hey bro??? You want something special? We're just standing here, asking, our hands in our hoodie pocket. ]
And-- Gorgug's been thinking. That brain of his has been at work, since Gorgug knows what day this is. It's a day of romance, he's done this with Zelda, but now--he's in a relationship with Fabian. They like to do the couple stuff, they've been trying it out. But also, they've been trying it out--and what does Fabian think about a day of romance?
He could surprise Fabian with chocolates (and flowers? Do you get guys flowers?), but also--does Fabian want to do anything? Is it his thing? Not his thing?
It's one of those things he wants to have a discussion about (and it would be nice to talk to the other Bad Kids about, especially Fig or Kristen, but--well), even if...it takes Gorgug a while to decide how to approach it. If to approach it, directly.
And he decides not to, catching Fabian in that time after they've put away their bowls, when they're about to think about other things, except: ]
Hey, so... I'm thinking. Do you want to--spend some time together today? Maybe a lunch in the Hangvan somewhere nice, or...indoors? At the Maximum? Do you want to do anything today?
[ Hey?? Hey bro??? You want something special? We're just standing here, asking, our hands in our hoodie pocket. ]
hey
people are getting extra points if they find cards with challenges and do them
romantic
friendly challenges?
i got a toy from someone
do you want the points?
[ He thinks he already knows Fabian's stance on this, but. Boyfriend check up!! ]
people are getting extra points if they find cards with challenges and do them
romantic
friendly challenges?
i got a toy from someone
do you want the points?
[ He thinks he already knows Fabian's stance on this, but. Boyfriend check up!! ]
[ He's definitely going to be the square. The Hangman is Fabian's obvious advantage here. And even though - if Fabian was being smart - he would have to realize that it's going to be a while before Gorgug reaches the workshop, of course Fabian is speeding off as fast as the Hangman can over towards the workshop. He's way too worked up to do absolutely anything else here.
Even if it means that once he arrives there, he's just.. sitting there. Not even going in. Not even remaining seated on the Hangman, despite that being the obvious thing to do here. No, Fabian is just sitting down outside. Almost demonstratively - like an angry spouse waiting for their partner to come home way too late at night.
(Never mind the fact that it's not even late at night.)
Fabian's got the entire thing down pat though - especially since he's definitely looking grumpy as he's sitting there. Maybe a little more on the level of an angry little kid than an angry spouse, but-- still.
At least the fact he has absolutely nothing else to do does mean that he's checking his text messages for once. ]
i could send over the hangman to you
but i'm not sure you deserve it
[ Oh, he is pouty pouty, Gorgug. At this rate you will have to prepare yourself for the maximum levels of pout you will find once you arrive, bro. ]
Even if it means that once he arrives there, he's just.. sitting there. Not even going in. Not even remaining seated on the Hangman, despite that being the obvious thing to do here. No, Fabian is just sitting down outside. Almost demonstratively - like an angry spouse waiting for their partner to come home way too late at night.
(Never mind the fact that it's not even late at night.)
Fabian's got the entire thing down pat though - especially since he's definitely looking grumpy as he's sitting there. Maybe a little more on the level of an angry little kid than an angry spouse, but-- still.
At least the fact he has absolutely nothing else to do does mean that he's checking his text messages for once. ]
i could send over the hangman to you
but i'm not sure you deserve it
[ Oh, he is pouty pouty, Gorgug. At this rate you will have to prepare yourself for the maximum levels of pout you will find once you arrive, bro. ]
[ Oh, Gorgug can read the pouting in that response. It's right there at the bottom!!!
But Gorgug hadn't even thought about Fabian sending the Hangman to him... and now he's feeling pouty! Or desperate. ]
please send him
i dont want to walk all the way back
[ Truly, he should have thought a lot of things out before he made plans like 'meet me at the place that's on the other side of the island from where i hang out', but--!!! Sometimes, you live by vibes!! ]
But Gorgug hadn't even thought about Fabian sending the Hangman to him... and now he's feeling pouty! Or desperate. ]
please send him
i dont want to walk all the way back
[ Truly, he should have thought a lot of things out before he made plans like 'meet me at the place that's on the other side of the island from where i hang out', but--!!! Sometimes, you live by vibes!! ]
[ Honestly, this feels like something that would be happening to them in their travels. Some stupid argument, except Gorgug's getting into one (and he has been enjoying those more recently), and goading Fabian like this is--exciting, really. Even if Fabian's bruised up, and Riz, and Gorgug isn't at all bruised, it's good to see his friends light up argumentatively.
And who always does so easily? ...well, a bunch of them if they're including the other Bad Kids. But always Fabian. He's always got an opinion.
Too bad Riz is on his side, which just empowers Gorgug more. ]
He never called your name uncool, [ Gorgug repeats after Riz, an echo, making this clearly 2 against 1. Because that 1 doesn't want to play by their rules in their game, which is also partially about getting Fabian to.
And just to show how easy it is to get far when you do play their game, when Riz says five points, Gorgug points at him. ]
Five points. [ And, pointing to Fabian next. ] Zero points. You've gotta catch up. You're gonna lose. You're gonna be a zero.
[ Come on, Fabian!! Do you want to be a zero!? ]
And who always does so easily? ...well, a bunch of them if they're including the other Bad Kids. But always Fabian. He's always got an opinion.
Too bad Riz is on his side, which just empowers Gorgug more. ]
He never called your name uncool, [ Gorgug repeats after Riz, an echo, making this clearly 2 against 1. Because that 1 doesn't want to play by their rules in their game, which is also partially about getting Fabian to.
And just to show how easy it is to get far when you do play their game, when Riz says five points, Gorgug points at him. ]
Five points. [ And, pointing to Fabian next. ] Zero points. You've gotta catch up. You're gonna lose. You're gonna be a zero.
[ Come on, Fabian!! Do you want to be a zero!? ]
[ Gorgug may know what day it is.
But Fabian, who has famously only ever had one.. well, it wasn't even really a girlfriend as much as it was an awkward obsession followed up by an awkward make out session, is not used to thinking about this day this hard. He would have realized later, upon spotting the hearts everywhere, but none of those have popped up during breakfast so far.
Which means that when Gorgug asks him this question, it has an entirely different meaning for each of them. Gorgug is asking him something very, very Purposeful, whereas Fabian thinks he's just asking to hang out..
So Fabian blinks at the other before casually shrugging. ]
Sure? [ He seems so.. cool about this. So nonchalant. Maybe Fabian really just IS that cool about a day of love, huh. (No, that's not the case at all.) ] I mean, I thought you were going off to your lab, but if you want to hang out-- of course I don't mind.
[ Even though there's clearly no special reason to hang out today, right.
Right?? ]
I was thinking about getting some dance practice in, but-- if you want to do a fancy lunch, then sure. Did that idea just suddenly come to you?
But Fabian, who has famously only ever had one.. well, it wasn't even really a girlfriend as much as it was an awkward obsession followed up by an awkward make out session, is not used to thinking about this day this hard. He would have realized later, upon spotting the hearts everywhere, but none of those have popped up during breakfast so far.
Which means that when Gorgug asks him this question, it has an entirely different meaning for each of them. Gorgug is asking him something very, very Purposeful, whereas Fabian thinks he's just asking to hang out..
So Fabian blinks at the other before casually shrugging. ]
Sure? [ He seems so.. cool about this. So nonchalant. Maybe Fabian really just IS that cool about a day of love, huh. (No, that's not the case at all.) ] I mean, I thought you were going off to your lab, but if you want to hang out-- of course I don't mind.
[ Even though there's clearly no special reason to hang out today, right.
Right?? ]
I was thinking about getting some dance practice in, but-- if you want to do a fancy lunch, then sure. Did that idea just suddenly come to you?
[ Fabian is very cool, is the problem.
And that's the thing: Fabian is Fabian. Gorgug could make guesses on what a person might like depending on their personality, but when it comes to Fabian, he's still an enigma, in some ways. The ways in which they're in a relationship, a romantic one, since that's not something Gorgug ever imagined happening.
So from where Gorgug stands, Fabian doesn't care that much about romantic holidays. And that's cool--even if there's a part of Gorgug that's disappointed, it's not the kind that hits hard. Or maybe Fabian doesn't have much faith in Gorgug's ability to be romantic? Which, he won't feel that bad about anyway.
He shrugs, wondering how nonchalant to be about this himself. ] Well, I thought it would be a good excuse to do it, you know, since we were stuck on that train, so we could just-- but it's not like I care that much. It's not a big deal.
[ Look at him, looking elsewhere than Fabian, like he truly doesn't care, pshaw. If he had a surface to lean against, he would! But his hands are already in his hoodie pocket, so... ]
And that's the thing: Fabian is Fabian. Gorgug could make guesses on what a person might like depending on their personality, but when it comes to Fabian, he's still an enigma, in some ways. The ways in which they're in a relationship, a romantic one, since that's not something Gorgug ever imagined happening.
So from where Gorgug stands, Fabian doesn't care that much about romantic holidays. And that's cool--even if there's a part of Gorgug that's disappointed, it's not the kind that hits hard. Or maybe Fabian doesn't have much faith in Gorgug's ability to be romantic? Which, he won't feel that bad about anyway.
He shrugs, wondering how nonchalant to be about this himself. ] Well, I thought it would be a good excuse to do it, you know, since we were stuck on that train, so we could just-- but it's not like I care that much. It's not a big deal.
[ Look at him, looking elsewhere than Fabian, like he truly doesn't care, pshaw. If he had a surface to lean against, he would! But his hands are already in his hoodie pocket, so... ]
[ Does Fabian know?
Fabian feels like he knows, but on the other hand, it's not like he's ever asked the Hangman if he'd like to be big. That's not just something you ask someone else, okay. Not even your pet motorcycle!
So rather than going into that question specifically, he decides to point out the next most logical thing. ]
What's so much better about being a van, compared to being a motorcycle? [ Fabian thinks the latter is definitely more cool, for one.. ]
Fabian feels like he knows, but on the other hand, it's not like he's ever asked the Hangman if he'd like to be big. That's not just something you ask someone else, okay. Not even your pet motorcycle!
So rather than going into that question specifically, he decides to point out the next most logical thing. ]
What's so much better about being a van, compared to being a motorcycle? [ Fabian thinks the latter is definitely more cool, for one.. ]
[ .. oh.
Uh oh. ]
do you mean those dumb hearts
i have actually been burning the ones i found in the manor
[ Yeah, Fabian's stance is probably pretty obvious, huh. But whereas he usually wouldn't have cared, now he feels a little bit awkward when Gorgug is asking after them.. ]
should i have saved them for you?
Uh oh. ]
do you mean those dumb hearts
i have actually been burning the ones i found in the manor
[ Yeah, Fabian's stance is probably pretty obvious, huh. But whereas he usually wouldn't have cared, now he feels a little bit awkward when Gorgug is asking after them.. ]
should i have saved them for you?
[ Gorgug is receiving a very, very simple text in return to that from his sulking boyfriend. ]
what do you have to offer
what do you have to offer
I am calling the name uncool because it is uncool!
[ Fabian's pitch is definitely shooting up here.. Way up. It's still audible - look, we're not talking Pinocchio levels here, okay - but he's definitely so worked up over absolutely nothing. Riz and Gorgug are playing him like a fiddle.
Especially because this is so ridiculous, honestly. Maybe Fabian would be slightly less worked up if this wasn't so ridiculous, but the fact that he has to listen to these arguments like they have anything to do with naming things is only getting him more frustrated.
It's like when you know you're right, and someone keeps purposefully telling you that you're wrong. He will explode. He looks like he's about to explode at the word zero.
So standing isn't enough. He must do more.
He is absolutely stepping on top of the coffee table that's right in front of the couch. ]
I-- [ He pounds hard on his chest with one hand. And absolutely winches when that is 100% hitting his bruises, but. You know. You got to endure the pain to be able to have the dramatics. ] --am Fabian Aramais Seacaster! I am a Maximum Legend! If it weren't for me, neither of you would have been invited to the coolest house party that Elmville had seen in a thousand years!
[ Yes, he is saying that as dramatically as you imagine it. He's on the barricades leading the French Revolution over here. ]
And yet you two would dare call me a zero?! Yet you say I am not nice, The Ball?! When all I have been doing is sharing my natural popularity with my good friends, who are now backstabbing me!
[ Fabian's pitch is definitely shooting up here.. Way up. It's still audible - look, we're not talking Pinocchio levels here, okay - but he's definitely so worked up over absolutely nothing. Riz and Gorgug are playing him like a fiddle.
Especially because this is so ridiculous, honestly. Maybe Fabian would be slightly less worked up if this wasn't so ridiculous, but the fact that he has to listen to these arguments like they have anything to do with naming things is only getting him more frustrated.
It's like when you know you're right, and someone keeps purposefully telling you that you're wrong. He will explode. He looks like he's about to explode at the word zero.
So standing isn't enough. He must do more.
He is absolutely stepping on top of the coffee table that's right in front of the couch. ]
I-- [ He pounds hard on his chest with one hand. And absolutely winches when that is 100% hitting his bruises, but. You know. You got to endure the pain to be able to have the dramatics. ] --am Fabian Aramais Seacaster! I am a Maximum Legend! If it weren't for me, neither of you would have been invited to the coolest house party that Elmville had seen in a thousand years!
[ Yes, he is saying that as dramatically as you imagine it. He's on the barricades leading the French Revolution over here. ]
And yet you two would dare call me a zero?! Yet you say I am not nice, The Ball?! When all I have been doing is sharing my natural popularity with my good friends, who are now backstabbing me!
Edited 2025-02-25 16:10 (UTC)
[ ....
Wait, what?
Fabian slowly blinks. Even if Gorgug isn't looking at him, Fabian sure is looking at Gorgug now. He's even squinting a little bit with his one eye, like scrutinizing the other's appearance might lead him to figure out what's going on here. Because something is off. He can't quite tell yet whether it's some weird influence this place is having on the other or if this is Gorgug being weird, but this is nothing like the way Gorgug usually acts. About anything, actually.
So even though Fabian could give a more elaborate answer here - and he often does! - right now he's dumbstruck enough by the other's weird, weird reaction that he only asks: ]
What?
[ He doesn't sound offended or hurt. This isn't upset - it's just plain confusion, especially coupled with the expression on Fabian's face as he looks at the other. ]
Wait, what?
Fabian slowly blinks. Even if Gorgug isn't looking at him, Fabian sure is looking at Gorgug now. He's even squinting a little bit with his one eye, like scrutinizing the other's appearance might lead him to figure out what's going on here. Because something is off. He can't quite tell yet whether it's some weird influence this place is having on the other or if this is Gorgug being weird, but this is nothing like the way Gorgug usually acts. About anything, actually.
So even though Fabian could give a more elaborate answer here - and he often does! - right now he's dumbstruck enough by the other's weird, weird reaction that he only asks: ]
What?
[ He doesn't sound offended or hurt. This isn't upset - it's just plain confusion, especially coupled with the expression on Fabian's face as he looks at the other. ]
The Hangman can do all of that too!
[ ...
Well, maybe not really-- ]
If someone cast Enlarge on him, he would be just as big as the Hangvan! [ These were not the conditions they were working with, and Fabian likely knows it. But stuff like this brings out the competitive spirit, even if Fabian truly doesn't care when it comes down to it.
It's just him getting swept along in the moment. Like usually. ]
[ ...
Well, maybe not really-- ]
If someone cast Enlarge on him, he would be just as big as the Hangvan! [ These were not the conditions they were working with, and Fabian likely knows it. But stuff like this brings out the competitive spirit, even if Fabian truly doesn't care when it comes down to it.
It's just him getting swept along in the moment. Like usually. ]
[ Please do not put Gorgug in this awkward situation, his life is usually one big awkward situation enough?
Because they're both standing there, Fabian looking at him with such confusion that it pulverises Gorgug's defence of I don't care if we have a fancy date to reveal the awkward half-orc in the centre of that wrapping. Gorgug looks at Fabian, and then he looks at the ground, not sure how to answer when he's already getting the sense he answered poorly.
His hands fidget, one coming temporarily to the back of his neck but not quite rubbing it. ]
I heard-- today's a romantic holiday. In some places.
[ Does that-- does that make sense? Is it that part that Fabian's confused about? Is he fixing things? ]
Because they're both standing there, Fabian looking at him with such confusion that it pulverises Gorgug's defence of I don't care if we have a fancy date to reveal the awkward half-orc in the centre of that wrapping. Gorgug looks at Fabian, and then he looks at the ground, not sure how to answer when he's already getting the sense he answered poorly.
His hands fidget, one coming temporarily to the back of his neck but not quite rubbing it. ]
I heard-- today's a romantic holiday. In some places.
[ Does that-- does that make sense? Is it that part that Fabian's confused about? Is he fixing things? ]
only that?????????
offer NOT accepted
i am a maximum legend
i deserve more than this
[ Especially while he's in the middle of SULKING!! ]
try again
offer NOT accepted
i am a maximum legend
i deserve more than this
[ Especially while he's in the middle of SULKING!! ]
try again
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