[ Oh geez. One look is all Asch needs to recognize this double of himself. There's no way in hell he could possible forget about that little visit to his cafe from a mirror image with a figure capable of giving Luke's melodist a run for her money.
Though Asch isn't one to interrupt; he takes a seat nearby to watch her (she was a she, right?) train, amazed at the precision shown. Good to know that some things don't change much. ]
Asch feels a familiar presence nearby. One that doesn't cause too much of a threat, but enough to make him cease all movements and turn to the winged one behind him. If only to see what Asch was doing behind him.]
You're that winged Asch, aren't you? [What is this. Asch not being insulting for once? BLASPHEMY]
[ aslkdjfslkd SHUT UP DRECK It takes Asch a few seconds for his brain to switch gears from staring again at certain assets to form a somewhat coherent reply in the form of a slight nod and fluttering from said wings. ]
And you are... [ Mama Melons, naturally. Not that he says as much, instead turning just a shade pinker. ] From that one time. Haven't seen you around since then.
[Do I look like a replica to you? A slight smile at this one's reactions. It amused him, even after so many months, that Asch still reacted like so at his presence. Ah well~ More entertainment for him.]
It's been awhile. [Call him that, and you die. ... Or get plucked like a turkey. ... Though the way Asch is blushing is awfully cute~ Too much time with Jade he needs an intervention] How's business?
[ Yes. Look, seeing himself sporting some of his favorite feminine features is still a bit weird to him, okay. It's one thing to find your gender-swapped replica attractive. Feeling mild... titillation from oneself is a whole other kettle of fish by the name of Pure and Unadulterated Narcissism. ]
[ You'll have to fight Anise for that right. Quick, send the girls to help clear out the trolling tendency! ] Slower than usual. Due to the weather, I assume. [ And thanks to his friends guests having been missing for a while. Perhaps that would explain why he's flunking at interaction. Though somehow he manages to keep the awkward fidgeting to a minimum. ]
[OH HELL NO YOU DAMN TURKEY Silly Engel~ There's nothing narcissist about thinking your female counter-part attractive! Maybe. It's not a bad looking body, as far as he's concerned.]
[He'll fight Anise all day long to pluck him like a turkey. oh god that would be fun.] Weather's fine. [Read as: What's the other reason?
Though, they're definitely together with flunking at interaction. Seeing that he hasn't spoken to anyone in months, and this Asch being the one he teased. ... Well. All the awkward in the world, even if they're currently keeping it to a minimum.]
[ SAYS YOU, FRAULEIN FRUITSTAND It really is a very nice female form and that's exactly what's driving Asch batshit, if only because he -she, they, whatever- bears more than a passing resemblance to Luke for obvious reasons. So when he thinks about it, the whole thing is just messed up. Augh. No wonder he doesn't dwell on these matters. ]
[ Oh god. The worst case scenario would be them sharing the dubious honor. death and destruction left in their wake! ] Exactly. They must be spending their time elsewhere. [ Asch: Do a barrel roll to dodge the question!
It's still pretty obvious he's not being honest given that he isn't trying hard to fool himself in either sense. There just didn't seem like a point to it when weaving tall tales wasn't one's specialty to begin with. ]
[COME OVER HERE AND SAY THAT TO MY DAMN FACE Don't dwell on it too much, Asch. He doesn't want to give you an aneurysm every time they see each other. That'd just be bad, and even he would feel bad if that happened.]
Not here. [Do a barrel roll all you want, Chicken. You are him, in a way, so being able to spot when an Asch isn't honest is easy. Besides, we're all terrible at telling lies, and this one just fits into that category.]
[ NO WAY YOUR FACE MAKES ME SICK Between you and all the damn replicas that drove him up the wall, it's a wonder he hasn't had one yet. Or maybe he's just in a permanent state of spazflail, so it doesn't make a difference. Either way Asch is losing the uncomfortableness to mild annoyance. He can't tell if she's being difficult on purpose or what and it's near impossible for him to figure out himself. In a sense. This is why he has an easier time with the replicas. ]
[YOU JUST SAID MY FACE WAS PRETTY YOU WEIRDO MAKE UP YOUR MINDDD It's probably both. It doesn't help that Asch had become incredibly vague to piss off the other party whenever he spoke with anyone. However, he doesn't really know how to put this in words correctly, or how to be blunt with it. Just saying YOUR FRIENDS AREN'T HERE ANYMOREEEEEE seemed too harsh. Even for this old man.]
[ SHUT UP I'M HAVING A TSUNDERE MOMENT HERE IT'S MY PRIVILEGE AS ANTI-HERO Must be another unpleasant side-effect of associating with the likes of Jade and crew. He should be grateful that the elder redhead hasn't picked up more of those obnoxious trolling habits. The world does not need another with the Necromancer's warped sense of humor. Not that it makes their current conversation any easier when neither party is skilled in communication. ]
So it would seem. The whims of this place tend to lean towards the cruel side.
[I'M AN ANTI-HERO TOO DAMMIT Yes. Despite many years of being a Viscountess and an ambassador, Asch still fails greatly at communicating with others. Though, it does make it less awkward, because of the fact he doesn't want to make Asch awkward. ... Awkward.]
[ ANTI-HERO ANGRY ANGST CONVENTION? This Asch has gotten somewhat better at expressing himself over the course of a few years, though his temper and self-loathing still makes for a large hurdle. Plus he's not used to being interrogated by himself. So very awkward. ]
[CALL FOR THE CONVENTION This is very awkward for him as well. It doesn't help that he holds a bit of... Jade in him because of far too much unwanted time spent with him.] ... I ask too many questions. Sorry.
Spending too much time with The Necromancer. [TURNING THIS CONVERSATION INTO A NEW DIRECTION? Yep. He totally forgot how stubborn and temper was before.]
Though Asch isn't one to interrupt; he takes a seat nearby to watch her (she was a she, right?) train, amazed at the precision shown. Good to know that some things don't change much. ]
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Asch feels a familiar presence nearby. One that doesn't cause too much of a threat, but enough to make him cease all movements and turn to the winged one behind him. If only to see what Asch was doing behind him.]
You're that winged Asch, aren't you? [What is this. Asch not being insulting for once? BLASPHEMY]
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And you are... [ Mama Melons, naturally. Not that he says as much, instead turning just a shade pinker. ] From that one time. Haven't seen you around since then.
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It's been awhile. [Call him that, and you die. ... Or get plucked like a turkey. ... Though the way Asch is blushing is awfully cute~ Too much time with Jade he needs an intervention] How's business?
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[ You'll have to fight Anise for that right. Quick, send the girls to help clear out the trolling tendency! ] Slower than usual. Due to the weather, I assume. [ And thanks to his friends guests having been missing for a while. Perhaps that would explain why he's flunking at interaction. Though somehow he manages to keep the awkward fidgeting to a minimum. ]
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[He'll fight Anise all day long to pluck him like a turkey. oh god that would be fun.] Weather's fine. [Read as: What's the other reason?
Though, they're definitely together with flunking at interaction. Seeing that he hasn't spoken to anyone in months, and this Asch being the one he teased. ... Well. All the awkward in the world, even if they're currently keeping it to a minimum.]
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[ Oh god. The worst case scenario would be them sharing the dubious honor. death and destruction left in their wake! ] Exactly. They must be spending their time elsewhere. [ Asch: Do a barrel roll to dodge the question!
It's still pretty obvious he's not being honest given that he isn't trying hard to fool himself in either sense. There just didn't seem like a point to it when weaving tall tales wasn't one's specialty to begin with. ]
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Not here. [Do a barrel roll all you want, Chicken. You are him, in a way, so being able to spot when an Asch isn't honest is easy. Besides, we're all terrible at telling lies, and this one just fits into that category.]
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Clearly not. I meant elsewhere.
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No longer in this Nexus. [Turkey.]
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So it would seem. The whims of this place tend to lean towards the cruel side.
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Do you miss them?
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Spending too much time with The Necromancer. [TURNING THIS CONVERSATION INTO A NEW DIRECTION? Yep. He totally forgot how stubborn and temper was before.]
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