[ Adolphe is at the clothing store and he's no longer in that scandalous angel outfit. All of these were scandalous. They no longer exist. He's in the usual outfit that he's more familiar with, but he's still checking out the other clothes that exist. He's surprised by some of these, particularly of the scene emo stuff that Dan is probably wearing somewhere. ]
taair is looking through the sleep clothes at the moment, when he hears a familiar voice - he glances up, and then his face lights up, and then he lifts a hand to muffle a laugh behind his hand. ]
Are those the sort of accessories you favor...? Why, hello, Adolphe.
I see... [ the immediate no brings a twitch of a smile to his face, a glimmer of amusement that he's very polite and does not address further beyond that. ] It is...certainly unique! Perhaps the weaponlike look is the appeal...?
[ he's not judging but also. the look on his face very briefly suggests that he's thinking about the person who did all the destruction and drawing a connecting line. ]
Wouldn't it just! I quite prefer it the way it is. Everyone has such larger than life personalities, and it's been such a wonder to get to hear a bit of their stories.
[ he tilts his head, leaning in curiously. ]
I wonder if you might share a little bit of yours with me.
[ Anders might have posted to Chipper, but Adolphe doesn't check his phone, much less bring it with him everywhere. Therefore, he's been blissfully ignorant about what just happened until now when he sees Taair so... injured? I hope he's more healed right now, but damn, man. ]
[ alas we have no healing so no BUT he is bandaged, at least. he's just kind of sitting, looking out of the window somewhere - when adolphe calls to him, it takes him a moment to respond. ]
Oh... hello, Adolphe. [ said with a small smile, like always. despite everything, like nothing changed. ] I wish I really knew...? It's a bit of a blur...
Well... I can't say that I feel wonderful, necessarily.... [ no kidding ] But... I am alive, in a manner of speaking. And I am doing far better than I was before, too.
[ considering there is no more suit of armor too ] I hope you weren't too worried.
[ i have no idea where they are but Adolphe is here because he said that he would meet up with Taair later. He seems to be okay with the idea, but he seems a little wary about something. ]
So, got any stories? Start with one that you really, really want to share.
[ throws a dart we're in the olive garden. it's safe here! come look at the convallaria flowers he planted, too.
that wariness doesn't go unnoticed - he's very steady and calm as usual, though, so hopefully he can help bolster him a bit. ]
Oh, my friend - a dangerous question! Of course I do. Though, you may have to be a touch more specific. Would you like to hear a historical one? Or perhaps, a story from our time apart...?
[ hehe. yay him too. he'll lead him off to where the living have been planting their flowers over here, just enjoying the company and the walk. ]
Ah... [ the... aftermath. taair huffs a little bit. ] Though that is not much of a fun story, admittedly... we had the benefit of being able to see Mizu, right away. Anything strange that I saw or felt, any wounds that I had... all of that paled to the reminder that he was alright. Though... admittedly, I had not told any of you all who we saw.
[ not neve, especially. the last thing he wanted to do was worry her further, so he didn't bother. ] ...Needless to say, having you all here is a balm for the soul in more ways than one.
What about you two? Yves mentioned you all at least healed easier, there...
I should have had a scar on my face from the slash, but I don't have that either. Though, you should take into account that I was a very good patient and didn't sneak off when I was injured.
[ CUTE this makes him laugh and he is so genuine as he clasps his hands together. ]
I am very proud of you, and very glad to hear it. [ look at you adolphe... character growth... ] I can only imagine how fussy the others were over you when you returned in such a state.
[ there's a little huff, warm. absently, he reaches out to pat his arm, if only because of the affection week... and then eventually takes it, like a proper young man. through the gardens we go. ]
And I thank you for your kindness, as always, my friend. [ taair says, easy. ] I was lucky to have an item that allowed me to heal injuries, as well, though... I was scolded nearly backwards and forwards for not using it on myself... but it worked out, in the end.
Unfortunately for that sort of mindset, you matter to many people who would hate to see you get hurt or die. Your good health relieves them. Your happiness would be their happiness.
[ Because while he doesn't know Taair's thing, he can understand, as someone who didn't find value in his own life in a way that mattered to himself. ]
[ NOOO GOOD well look he looks SO touched and happy at this, because he is just made of sincerity himself. he is truly so fond of adolphe, actually, and it is all over his face. ]
Indeed. [ weh ] ...Thank you. For always coming to my rescue.
... I just cannot help myself, sometimes. I grew so tired of being a passive observer. If I can do something, I want to be able to do it, no matter what it is.
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These should count as weapons...
[ He looks at the spiked bracelet accessories. ]
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taair is looking through the sleep clothes at the moment, when he hears a familiar voice - he glances up, and then his face lights up, and then he lifts a hand to muffle a laugh behind his hand. ]
Are those the sort of accessories you favor...? Why, hello, Adolphe.
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No.
[ He says that immediately. ]
... Hello. My roommate was wearing something similar to these, so I was trying to understand.
[ But now he understands that he never wants to wear them. Thanks, Dan. ]
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I see... [ the immediate no brings a twitch of a smile to his face, a glimmer of amusement that he's very polite and does not address further beyond that. ] It is...certainly unique! Perhaps the weaponlike look is the appeal...?
Who do you share a room with, Adolphe?
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[ Apparently he doesn't go introducing himself with that name?? Adolphe only knows because of the nameplate. ]
He wears a lot of... black, tattered clothing.
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[ he's not judging but also. the look on his face very briefly suggests that he's thinking about the person who did all the destruction and drawing a connecting line. ]
I worry a bit about that poor boy...
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[ He raises an eyebrow. ]
He's a real piece of work, but if he decides he doesn't like it, then he'll stop.
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[ we leave that to jiaoqiu whapping him with a fan. ] But, perhaps over time things will get better - you're right.
We've quite the mix of personalities here, don't we, Adolphe...?
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Anyway, Adolphe doesn't look like he'll hold his breath regarding things getting better. ]
I think it would be even stranger if everyone was the same.
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[ he tilts his head, leaning in curiously. ]
I wonder if you might share a little bit of yours with me.
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[ Surprise... I play someone cagey this time. ]
I'm just a regular guy.
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Oh? But what if your regular is quite different than mine...? I have a feeling it is.
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... Then give me a place to start.
w1 thursday post-cyoa
Taair?! What the hell happened...?
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Oh... hello, Adolphe. [ said with a small smile, like always. despite everything, like nothing changed. ] I wish I really knew...? It's a bit of a blur...
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[ He regrets asking already. ]
How are you feeling...?
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Well... I can't say that I feel wonderful, necessarily.... [ no kidding ] But... I am alive, in a manner of speaking. And I am doing far better than I was before, too.
[ considering there is no more suit of armor too ] I hope you weren't too worried.
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[ He assumes everyone else knew somehow and isn't even thinking about Chipper usage. ]
Though, I'm glad that you're alive and doing better. Do you want anything? Water, or...
w7 monday
So, got any stories? Start with one that you really, really want to share.
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that wariness doesn't go unnoticed - he's very steady and calm as usual, though, so hopefully he can help bolster him a bit. ]
Oh, my friend - a dangerous question! Of course I do. Though, you may have to be a touch more specific. Would you like to hear a historical one? Or perhaps, a story from our time apart...?
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The latter.
[ Tell him of your dating escapades--no, he doesn't care much about other people's love lives. help. ]
Also, how did you deal with the aftermath of our... whatever that was?
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Ah... [ the... aftermath. taair huffs a little bit. ] Though that is not much of a fun story, admittedly... we had the benefit of being able to see Mizu, right away. Anything strange that I saw or felt, any wounds that I had... all of that paled to the reminder that he was alright. Though... admittedly, I had not told any of you all who we saw.
[ not neve, especially. the last thing he wanted to do was worry her further, so he didn't bother. ] ...Needless to say, having you all here is a balm for the soul in more ways than one.
What about you two? Yves mentioned you all at least healed easier, there...
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[ So that was Mizu... ]
I should have had a scar on my face from the slash, but I don't have that either. Though, you should take into account that I was a very good patient and didn't sneak off when I was injured.
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I am very proud of you, and very glad to hear it. [ look at you adolphe... character growth... ] I can only imagine how fussy the others were over you when you returned in such a state.
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[ He still remembers some parts, but not all of it. But wow, he's reasonable!! Help. ]
My head was a mess when I returned and it continued like that for a while. But... I do remember some people being there.
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[ all fuzzyheaded, thinking he was a japanese ronin as opposed to a fantasy middle easterner living in fantasy europe.
softly; ] I wish I could have been there with you.
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Oh. Hearing that gets Adolphe to pause. ]
... It's fine. I'm just glad that you're doing okay.
[ For the most part. ]
I was taken care of. Pretty well, too.
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[ there's a little huff, warm. absently, he reaches out to pat his arm, if only because of the affection week... and then eventually takes it, like a proper young man. through the gardens we go. ]
And I thank you for your kindness, as always, my friend. [ taair says, easy. ] I was lucky to have an item that allowed me to heal injuries, as well, though... I was scolded nearly backwards and forwards for not using it on myself... but it worked out, in the end.
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Unfortunately for that sort of mindset, you matter to many people who would hate to see you get hurt or die. Your good health relieves them. Your happiness would be their happiness.
[ Because while he doesn't know Taair's thing, he can understand, as someone who didn't find value in his own life in a way that mattered to himself. ]
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Does that include you?
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[ Without hesitation. It's one thing to know that he's being teased, but he replies with sincerity all the same. ]
If I didn't, we wouldn't have had all those interactions.
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Indeed. [ weh ] ...Thank you. For always coming to my rescue.
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[ He sighs, but smiles a little. ]
Stop getting yourself into those situations. I can't save you all the time.
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[ by now he probably knows this is such a lie ]
... I just cannot help myself, sometimes. I grew so tired of being a passive observer. If I can do something, I want to be able to do it, no matter what it is.
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