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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!
i mean
[ Pause. ]
i don't want to have anything to do with any of this
[ Okay, that's the easy part. It's just the truth. And Fabian is pretty sure that anyone in this place who knows him also knows this about him. ]
but you can do whatever you want
i can't stop you
[ Pause. ]
i don't want to have anything to do with any of this
[ Okay, that's the easy part. It's just the truth. And Fabian is pretty sure that anyone in this place who knows him also knows this about him. ]
but you can do whatever you want
i can't stop you
i don't care about them
i would do them if you wanted to do them too
it seems like a relationship kind of holiday?
so
but i won't do them either
we'll not do them together
[ Not doing something together is another way of doing something together. Obviously. ]
i would do them if you wanted to do them too
it seems like a relationship kind of holiday?
so
but i won't do them either
we'll not do them together
[ Not doing something together is another way of doing something together. Obviously. ]
[ Gorgug is listening, Fabian. He is listening and looking at you, the way you're acting in defence of your Hangman, and he's coming to one conclusion.
He says it with a nod: ]
You're jealous of my van, too. It's okay.
[ It's okay, bro. He knows he's got a nice van, too. ]
He says it with a nod: ]
You're jealous of my van, too. It's okay.
[ It's okay, bro. He knows he's got a nice van, too. ]
[ Riz wheezes.
He just can't keep it up anymore. Seeing Fabian get riled up enough to step onto the table itself has officially destroyed him, still delirious from last night's colourful events, injuries nagging at him even as he clutches at the armrest of the sofa for dear life, claws on one hand sinking into the fabric while the other is raised to try to cover his face, though his shoulders still shake with laughter. ]
Shit, [ he mutters. ] Ow, fuck.
[ It's probably what he deserves for riling Fabian up when he's just as fucked up, but in his defense -- in his defense, it's really, really funny. Gorgug's lethal like that. Riz can talk until the cows come home, but Gorgug can rile someone up with just a few sentences. He can kind of play off his laughter as a cough, but he's never been the subtlest guy in the world. ]
Would it really have been the coolest house party in Elmville if Gorgug and I weren't there? [ He shoots back instead, eyes bright with mirth. ] If anything, we helped!
[ He considers this. ]
Well, Gorgug helped. And he's the judge, soooooo...
He just can't keep it up anymore. Seeing Fabian get riled up enough to step onto the table itself has officially destroyed him, still delirious from last night's colourful events, injuries nagging at him even as he clutches at the armrest of the sofa for dear life, claws on one hand sinking into the fabric while the other is raised to try to cover his face, though his shoulders still shake with laughter. ]
Shit, [ he mutters. ] Ow, fuck.
[ It's probably what he deserves for riling Fabian up when he's just as fucked up, but in his defense -- in his defense, it's really, really funny. Gorgug's lethal like that. Riz can talk until the cows come home, but Gorgug can rile someone up with just a few sentences. He can kind of play off his laughter as a cough, but he's never been the subtlest guy in the world. ]
Would it really have been the coolest house party in Elmville if Gorgug and I weren't there? [ He shoots back instead, eyes bright with mirth. ] If anything, we helped!
[ He considers this. ]
Well, Gorgug helped. And he's the judge, soooooo...
[ Fabian's jaw drops.
Mostly because he's finally catching on to what's going on here. Even Gorgug's weird dismissive attitude makes sense. Was he trying to copy Fabian? Did he think Fabian didn't care - just because he didn't know - and that's why he tried to act all dismissive?
It's kind of cute, honestly. But it's also kind of blowing Fabian's mind to be realizing all of this at the same time, and so his brain needs a second to reboot before his entire facial expression changes. The shock fades away entirely, instead replaced by a wide grin. Kind of amused, sure, but also just genuinely happy. ]
Wait. That's it?
[ He leans over a little, closer towards the other. ]
You were trying to ask me out on a date? [ Fabian sure seems pleased as punch about the idea.. ]
Mostly because he's finally catching on to what's going on here. Even Gorgug's weird dismissive attitude makes sense. Was he trying to copy Fabian? Did he think Fabian didn't care - just because he didn't know - and that's why he tried to act all dismissive?
It's kind of cute, honestly. But it's also kind of blowing Fabian's mind to be realizing all of this at the same time, and so his brain needs a second to reboot before his entire facial expression changes. The shock fades away entirely, instead replaced by a wide grin. Kind of amused, sure, but also just genuinely happy. ]
Wait. That's it?
[ He leans over a little, closer towards the other. ]
You were trying to ask me out on a date? [ Fabian sure seems pleased as punch about the idea.. ]
Edited 2025-03-05 19:16 (UTC)
[ They've been doing plenty together, really. They sleep together, have sex, hang out, kiss and spend time in a way that Gorgug doesn't with other people, and yet: there's something about hearing Fabian call their hanging out a date.
Because it is, technically; that's what they're doing, and trying to do! They're doing this dating thing. But there's a familiarity between them that makes Gorgug see their dating as just an advanced form of hanging out for them, still.
Dating is romantic. And Fabian calling it a date--while leaning in, grinning so wide, looking so pleased--makes both Gorgug's stomach and heart do twists, to jump in different ways. He can feel the skin across his cheeks tickle with warmth, and he drops his gaze from the eye looking at him when- ]
Yeah, [ he answers, voice pitched a little in his fluster. ] Yeah. Do you-- wanna go on a date? As boyfriends? We can make it about the two of us. [ ... ] But you can still go dance. We can still, a day's long-- we can still do other things. But I'll leave my workshop early if we want to do anything.
[ Romance, with the bro!!! He's trying!!! ]
Because it is, technically; that's what they're doing, and trying to do! They're doing this dating thing. But there's a familiarity between them that makes Gorgug see their dating as just an advanced form of hanging out for them, still.
Dating is romantic. And Fabian calling it a date--while leaning in, grinning so wide, looking so pleased--makes both Gorgug's stomach and heart do twists, to jump in different ways. He can feel the skin across his cheeks tickle with warmth, and he drops his gaze from the eye looking at him when- ]
Yeah, [ he answers, voice pitched a little in his fluster. ] Yeah. Do you-- wanna go on a date? As boyfriends? We can make it about the two of us. [ ... ] But you can still go dance. We can still, a day's long-- we can still do other things. But I'll leave my workshop early if we want to do anything.
[ Romance, with the bro!!! He's trying!!! ]
figuring out what i want is part of your punishment!!!!!!!!!!!
you have something that i want
and it is not your bag
figure it out
you have something that i want
and it is not your bag
figure it out
[ There's another slight pause this time - though without Fabian having written and sent something already. Like he needs a pause for thoughts right off the bat this time around. ]
you don't care about them?
you don't care about them?
[ See, Gorgug is clearly not on point with that conclusion.
And yet it looks like he is. Because it would be so easy to just calm down and react to this in a normal way to prove that Gorgug is wrong, but of course that's not what Fabian does. Instead he starts looking more and more baffled with each passing moment, until his jaw is practically on the floor. ]
What?!
[ A true 'the lady doth protest too much' attitude going on here.. Even though Fabian absolutely means every single word of what he's saying here.. That's why he's so baffled! It's the conclusion Gorgug arrived at out of nowhere! ]
Why would I be jealous of a van?!
And yet it looks like he is. Because it would be so easy to just calm down and react to this in a normal way to prove that Gorgug is wrong, but of course that's not what Fabian does. Instead he starts looking more and more baffled with each passing moment, until his jaw is practically on the floor. ]
What?!
[ A true 'the lady doth protest too much' attitude going on here.. Even though Fabian absolutely means every single word of what he's saying here.. That's why he's so baffled! It's the conclusion Gorgug arrived at out of nowhere! ]
Why would I be jealous of a van?!
[ Oh nooooo....
Do you know what you're going to get, Fabian? Silence. No notification of another message being sent because Gorgug has been made to figure out what this thing is that Fabian wants. So he's walking again, suffering as he has to try and understand Fabian's brain!
What would Fabian want the most from somebody?
A text comes again in around ten minutes: ]
do i get a hint
[ Punishments allow hints, right.......... ]
Do you know what you're going to get, Fabian? Silence. No notification of another message being sent because Gorgug has been made to figure out what this thing is that Fabian wants. So he's walking again, suffering as he has to try and understand Fabian's brain!
What would Fabian want the most from somebody?
A text comes again in around ten minutes: ]
do i get a hint
[ Punishments allow hints, right.......... ]
[ This is so cute. It's not really something Fabian imagined at first when he started feeling very new things for Gorgug, considering that revolved a whole lot more around sexual attraction rather than any strong emotions, but here he is. He's looking at Gorgug talking about them having a date, and seeming so shy about it.
And all Fabian can think is how cute Gorgug looks when he gets all shy like this. And how much he likes that.
Which means nothing could erase that grin off his face now. ]
Are you kidding? I'm not going to go dance if you're offering me a date! [ Yes, Gorgug, he is willing to instantly clear the slate for you! (H-He's totally not whipped or anything--) ] Honestly, we should go right now, if you already had an idea in mind!
And all Fabian can think is how cute Gorgug looks when he gets all shy like this. And how much he likes that.
Which means nothing could erase that grin off his face now. ]
Are you kidding? I'm not going to go dance if you're offering me a date! [ Yes, Gorgug, he is willing to instantly clear the slate for you! (H-He's totally not whipped or anything--) ] Honestly, we should go right now, if you already had an idea in mind!
[ Gorgug is in awe of the demonstration, himself. It's like watching the theatre kids at school, or that specific one with the aura of an actor, the one with the beret. Fabian would be good on a stage of any kind, and is inspiring in the way that Gorgug wants to get riled up too. Kinda tap into that half-orc energy of his that he's been letting loose of more.
But it's Riz beside him--coughing, wheezing, in pain, and totally trying not to laugh--that makes Gorgug remember what they're actually doing here, and not get too lost inside Fabian's growing energy. But also, that was totally a cough that Riz took. The courts can't prove otherwise.
And Gorgug is the judge here. So while listening to Riz, looking at him and nodding his head as he remembers his duty, he looks back at Fabain. Totally smiling. Totally happy. He's an Important Person right now.
He leans forward, an elbow on his knee as he informs Fabian: ]
Give me your best offer.
[ Make your gamble, Fabian. ]
But it's Riz beside him--coughing, wheezing, in pain, and totally trying not to laugh--that makes Gorgug remember what they're actually doing here, and not get too lost inside Fabian's growing energy. But also, that was totally a cough that Riz took. The courts can't prove otherwise.
And Gorgug is the judge here. So while listening to Riz, looking at him and nodding his head as he remembers his duty, he looks back at Fabain. Totally smiling. Totally happy. He's an Important Person right now.
He leans forward, an elbow on his knee as he informs Fabian: ]
Give me your best offer.
[ Make your gamble, Fabian. ]
[ At least there's no Pause of Punishment before Fabian replies-- ]
is it really THAT hard to figure out
[ --even if it's not with an actual hint. Yet.
Maybe he'll take pity on you just yet, Gorgug. ]
is it really THAT hard to figure out
[ --even if it's not with an actual hint. Yet.
Maybe he'll take pity on you just yet, Gorgug. ]
not points necessarily
[ Sure, Gorgug has bought a lot of stuff, but.. he also needs a lot of stuff! Life is much easier when your class just involves your own physical body and very little else. Other than like.. you know. A sword. Which Fabian already had. ]
but you often care about different stuff here than i do
i didn't know if this was one of those things
[ Sure, Gorgug has bought a lot of stuff, but.. he also needs a lot of stuff! Life is much easier when your class just involves your own physical body and very little else. Other than like.. you know. A sword. Which Fabian already had. ]
but you often care about different stuff here than i do
i didn't know if this was one of those things
Edited 2025-03-11 18:19 (UTC)
It's okay, you shouldn't! Just because it turns into a boat and you love boats, I know it's gotta be a lot for you!
[ Clearly, as part of being part-pirate. This ruffles the feathers of Fabian's non-existent parrot, which is also Fabian. And Gorgug tries to speak empathically, even bringing his hands out to make soothing, it's okay gestures. ]
I won't tell anyone, [ he reassures; because he can see how embarrassing this must be for Fabian! ] It's between us. It's okay. There's no competition. Zaphriel never looks down on you and the Hangman.
...
Except for the fact he's part van.
[ And because the Hangman is smaller. Never forget. ]
[ Clearly, as part of being part-pirate. This ruffles the feathers of Fabian's non-existent parrot, which is also Fabian. And Gorgug tries to speak empathically, even bringing his hands out to make soothing, it's okay gestures. ]
I won't tell anyone, [ he reassures; because he can see how embarrassing this must be for Fabian! ] It's between us. It's okay. There's no competition. Zaphriel never looks down on you and the Hangman.
...
Except for the fact he's part van.
[ And because the Hangman is smaller. Never forget. ]
[ Even in the face of Fabian's grin, there's a relief bigger in the face of his enthusiasm. It doesn't brush away entirely his nerves, but there's a giddiness left behind that's more manageable, tolerable with Fabian being so agreeable. Even though he seems ready to go off on a date right this instant -- ]
I don't-- I don't have something yet, but, I, I can set something up. I'll set up a lunch date. [ For the hurry to explain and clarify his plans (or not yet plans), there's a perkiness to Gorgug's voice, an enthusiasm of his own to put this together. For them to have their date. ] You have anything you want? That you don't want? I can do whatever you wanna do, too--
[ Look, he's gotta make sure that Fabian doesn't have his own ideas! Because Fabian has ideas (read: thoughts) about everything. ]
I don't-- I don't have something yet, but, I, I can set something up. I'll set up a lunch date. [ For the hurry to explain and clarify his plans (or not yet plans), there's a perkiness to Gorgug's voice, an enthusiasm of his own to put this together. For them to have their date. ] You have anything you want? That you don't want? I can do whatever you wanna do, too--
[ Look, he's gotta make sure that Fabian doesn't have his own ideas! Because Fabian has ideas (read: thoughts) about everything. ]
Gorgug-- you're being ridiculous!
[ Sorry to make it personal, bro. But Fabian isn't sure how to get it across to the other otherwise, since it seems that Gorgug has fully convinced himself at this point that Fabian is upset about something he isn't even upset by. Or rather-- that he's jealous of a van. Which is ridiculous. ]
It is a vehicle. I am a person! [ Don't let the Hangman hear that one. No offense towards Fabian's good boy intended here!!! He just doesn't know how else to tell Gorgug this, and he's still so worked up, and still so loud-- sorry for your poor eardrums, Gorgug. ]
Besides, I, Fabian Aramais Seacaster, am not jealous of anyone or anything in any world out there!
[ ... says the guy who was literally jealous over one of the bots holding Gorgug's hand.
Don't think about it too hard. ]
[ Sorry to make it personal, bro. But Fabian isn't sure how to get it across to the other otherwise, since it seems that Gorgug has fully convinced himself at this point that Fabian is upset about something he isn't even upset by. Or rather-- that he's jealous of a van. Which is ridiculous. ]
It is a vehicle. I am a person! [ Don't let the Hangman hear that one. No offense towards Fabian's good boy intended here!!! He just doesn't know how else to tell Gorgug this, and he's still so worked up, and still so loud-- sorry for your poor eardrums, Gorgug. ]
Besides, I, Fabian Aramais Seacaster, am not jealous of anyone or anything in any world out there!
[ ... says the guy who was literally jealous over one of the bots holding Gorgug's hand.
Don't think about it too hard. ]
I want to spend time with you.
[ Sorry, Gorgug. It seems like this is the one time Fabian is letting his opinions go, because he's just that excited about this date idea. Especially with Gorgug seeming all flustered over it. It makes Fabian want to push just a little bit more - an excited grin plastered on his face as he stares up at Gorgug's face.
You know, a little push like-- ]
Right now.
[ Chop chop, Gorgug!! Time for a date!! It's time!! Come on!! ]
[ Sorry, Gorgug. It seems like this is the one time Fabian is letting his opinions go, because he's just that excited about this date idea. Especially with Gorgug seeming all flustered over it. It makes Fabian want to push just a little bit more - an excited grin plastered on his face as he stares up at Gorgug's face.
You know, a little push like-- ]
Right now.
[ Chop chop, Gorgug!! Time for a date!! It's time!! Come on!! ]
[ R-right now!?!?! ]
O-- okay!
[ Right now! It's happening right now! Don't mind the way Gorgug's looking left and right, like an idea will jump out and show him what exactly he has to do. Nothing does, but you know what Gorgug does know you do on dates?
You take your partner's hand. ]
Let's go outside.
[ And you tell them what you're going to be doing together. Yeah! Let's get outside and a plan will surely piece itself together as to what they can do in this strange, strange place called Etraya.
(How about a ride on the trolley? Should they ride in the Hangvan if the trolley isn't around to get on? The Kwik Trip isn't a good dating spot.... and they already ate, so there's no point going to the café....) ]
O-- okay!
[ Right now! It's happening right now! Don't mind the way Gorgug's looking left and right, like an idea will jump out and show him what exactly he has to do. Nothing does, but you know what Gorgug does know you do on dates?
You take your partner's hand. ]
Let's go outside.
[ And you tell them what you're going to be doing together. Yeah! Let's get outside and a plan will surely piece itself together as to what they can do in this strange, strange place called Etraya.
(How about a ride on the trolley? Should they ride in the Hangvan if the trolley isn't around to get on? The Kwik Trip isn't a good dating spot.... and they already ate, so there's no point going to the café....) ]
[ ... ]
gorgug
i want you
[ A beat, and then: ]
you do realize this could have been much sexier if you had guessed this yourself instead of me having to say it right
gorgug
i want you
[ A beat, and then: ]
you do realize this could have been much sexier if you had guessed this yourself instead of me having to say it right
[ Gorgug stares at these texts.
He stares, his mouth agape, seeing what he has gone through. For what reason. The reason he has been out here racking his brain for answers.
...
He calls up Fabian, and as soon as a connection goes through: ]
I was trying to get to you! I would've brought me to you with the Hangman!
[ THIS WHOLE TIME!!! THIS WHOLE TIME FABIAN HAS BEEN PLAYING HIM, EVEN AFTER HE OFFERED HIM SEX OF ANY TYPE!!! ]
He stares, his mouth agape, seeing what he has gone through. For what reason. The reason he has been out here racking his brain for answers.
...
He calls up Fabian, and as soon as a connection goes through: ]
I was trying to get to you! I would've brought me to you with the Hangman!
[ THIS WHOLE TIME!!! THIS WHOLE TIME FABIAN HAS BEEN PLAYING HIM, EVEN AFTER HE OFFERED HIM SEX OF ANY TYPE!!! ]
[ There's a slight pause.
Maybe Fabian doesn't really know how to put it into words until after he's considered it for a moment. Maybe he's trying to figure out how to not sound mean about it, since he doesn't mean it in a rude way, but-- you know, tone is hard to get across over text. Especially when you're not some expert texter. ]
you care about changing this place for the better
[ Or so it seems to Fabian, anyway. Which is a good thing, in a way. It's a kind thing. In fact, Fabian is pretty sure he's making himself sound like the worse one here when he admits-- ]
i would just burn it all down to the ground if i could
Maybe Fabian doesn't really know how to put it into words until after he's considered it for a moment. Maybe he's trying to figure out how to not sound mean about it, since he doesn't mean it in a rude way, but-- you know, tone is hard to get across over text. Especially when you're not some expert texter. ]
you care about changing this place for the better
[ Or so it seems to Fabian, anyway. Which is a good thing, in a way. It's a kind thing. In fact, Fabian is pretty sure he's making himself sound like the worse one here when he admits-- ]
i would just burn it all down to the ground if i could
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