[What excellent timing, just when one puppet slips from his grasp, another takes its place.
That slight smirk that he knows irritates her so once again makes its appearance.]
Really, Konan. Didn't we just have a discussion on showing discord in front of the enemy? Don't tell me you've already forgotten that we should be presenting a united front.
Although, I suppose it's unfair to expect you to be aware of the particular nuances in the types of discussion I am engaging in here. After all, you've been somewhat of a recluse for quite some time, it's only natural that there are subtleties that you may not realize. Besides, the fact that I was already finished here makes your intervention appreciated, but unnecessary.
And, of course, I don't think it's particularly unreasonable to discuss a dream that I happen to have appeared in. If you were in the poor girl's situation, I'd imagine you'd prefer to be warned off before you became too attached. Discouraging the girl's infatuation before it becomes serious seems like the responsible thing to do as the adult here, don't you think?
Re: [Private to Konan]papercutroseJuly 21 2009, 03:15:52 UTC
The thought of her paper blade carving open his lips, their teasing curl, his bright eyes, his stiffly handsome face, the blood that would seep and soak the ends of his hair where they curl slightly. If that body even bleeds. She doubts it. But this fantasy is now with her every time he speaks.]
The enemy is not here right now, Sasori. I also recall discussing what a repulsive little bloodsucker you are.
A grown man who hides in a hunchbacked puppet has no place to talk of etiquette. Besides, I saw you being disgusting at that girl who certainly has enough problems without having to deal with the pathetic sexual obsession of a man twice her age.
Deal with your frustration on your own time. I know you have many hands. And next time, don't do it in public. The girl isn't interested in a morbid little worm like yourself.
Re: [Private to Konan]eternalscorpionJuly 21 2009, 04:45:23 UTC
[He sighs for dramatic effect.]
Really now. Despite what you may think of me, I was being completely truthful when I said that I have no interest in little girls. Perhaps you have that impression due to my partnership with that disgusting degenerate Orochimaru, but I can assure you that I've never shared his tastes in that particular area.
I'm only interested in adult women.
[His eyes narrow.]
You'll have to forgive me for not being particularly charitable to the little bitch who is apparently responsible for my death. That sort of thing does tend to hamper cordial relations, I'm afraid.
If she was capable of killing me, she should certainly be able to handle a bit of mockery. I also can't help but wonder why you're defending one of our enemies. It seems to me as though you're going more against what Leader-sama's instructions were than I am.
[Condescension creeps into his tone.]
I know women tend to be protective of each other, but you're being a bit ridiculous by leaping to the defense of that girl when we'll be facing her on the battlefield in the near future. Will you hesitate to kill her if you're forced to fight her, because of her problems? I doubt she'd be overwhelmed with gratitude and spare you for defending her.
Re: [Private to Konan]papercutroseJuly 22 2009, 04:46:23 UTC
Then stop running after that young girl with your tongue hanging out. It's becoming difficult for me to tell you and Orochimaru apart.
What a shame if she were to kill you again.
Also, you're confused. I'm not defending her. I'm attacking you.
[She sighs. He's exasperating. Or maybe this subject is exasperating. Or maybe he's just a bastard and she's had enough of this subject.]
Women do tend to protect themselves from grown men who prey on young girls. Killing her on the battlefield is different than calling her up to threaten her. You're also a fool for antagonizing them, as this will bring all her Konoha-nin friends running to defend her. Next time, keep it in your pants, Sasori.
You're pretentious enough, try to have some class.
Re: [Private to Konan]eternalscorpionJuly 22 2009, 05:35:26 UTC
[He sighs, completely exasperated. He's beginning to think he made a tactical error in baiting the brat, as he failed to take into account the fact that he's surrounded by complete idiots who will, of course, completely misinterpret his actions.]
You recall our previous conversation, when I said that I thought you seemed like an intelligent woman?
I take it back.
The only thing I wish to do to that girl is add her to my collection to replace one of the puppets that she destroyed, nothing more. Although I suppose I should simply settle for killing her if it means that I won't have to deal with obtuse fools such as yourself who appear utterly incapable of understanding my intentions despite multiple attempts at explaining them.
Re: [Private to Konan]eternalscorpionJuly 22 2009, 07:54:57 UTC
[He is, in fact, quite offended indeed. The very idea that he'd look twice at a little girl, that he is anything at all like that undisciplined, degenerate ex-partner of his is incredibly galling.
Not that he cares about what this ridiculous woman thinks of him, of course. It's simply that he grew tired of having to continuously distance himself from Orochimaru's sickening predilections when they were partners, and he certainly doesn't want to have to waste his time on doing so again.
He struggles to gain control of himself, despite the indignation that is filling him up to overflowing. He will not give her the satisfaction of seeing any more of his frustration.
Once he is composed, he responds, the very picture of absolute self-control.]
What you think of me is utterly irrelevant. I was merely trying to extend the courtesy of enlightening you, out of respect for your new status as one of my alleged comrades. I see now that such consideration is wasted on the likes of you, when you can't even muster up enough sense to recognize true art when you see it.
This entire conversation has proven to be utterly pointless, and I refuse to waste any more of my time on this absurdity.
[He promptly switches the Hitomi off, taking particular care not to release a huff as he does so.]
Re: [Private to Konan]papercutroseJuly 23 2009, 03:15:14 UTC
I do agree that my opinion on your art does not matter, Sasori. Your opinion, or anyone's opinion, of my own does not matter to me. It is something that I would do regardless.
Nagato says that it is art. Maybe it is. To me, it is just what I do and have always done.
[The rest, she thinks, is best left alone. They have to get along now.]
That slight smirk that he knows irritates her so once again makes its appearance.]
Really, Konan. Didn't we just have a discussion on showing discord in front of the enemy? Don't tell me you've already forgotten that we should be presenting a united front.
Although, I suppose it's unfair to expect you to be aware of the particular nuances in the types of discussion I am engaging in here. After all, you've been somewhat of a recluse for quite some time, it's only natural that there are subtleties that you may not realize. Besides, the fact that I was already finished here makes your intervention appreciated, but unnecessary.
And, of course, I don't think it's particularly unreasonable to discuss a dream that I happen to have appeared in. If you were in the poor girl's situation, I'd imagine you'd prefer to be warned off before you became too attached. Discouraging the girl's infatuation before it becomes serious seems like the responsible thing to do as the adult here, don't you think?
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The enemy is not here right now, Sasori. I also recall discussing what a repulsive little bloodsucker you are.
A grown man who hides in a hunchbacked puppet has no place to talk of etiquette. Besides, I saw you being disgusting at that girl who certainly has enough problems without having to deal with the pathetic sexual obsession of a man twice her age.
Deal with your frustration on your own time. I know you have many hands. And next time, don't do it in public. The girl isn't interested in a morbid little worm like yourself.
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Really now. Despite what you may think of me, I was being completely truthful when I said that I have no interest in little girls. Perhaps you have that impression due to my partnership with that disgusting degenerate Orochimaru, but I can assure you that I've never shared his tastes in that particular area.
I'm only interested in adult women.
[His eyes narrow.]
You'll have to forgive me for not being particularly charitable to the little bitch who is apparently responsible for my death. That sort of thing does tend to hamper cordial relations, I'm afraid.
If she was capable of killing me, she should certainly be able to handle a bit of mockery. I also can't help but wonder why you're defending one of our enemies. It seems to me as though you're going more against what Leader-sama's instructions were than I am.
[Condescension creeps into his tone.]
I know women tend to be protective of each other, but you're being a bit ridiculous by leaping to the defense of that girl when we'll be facing her on the battlefield in the near future. Will you hesitate to kill her if you're forced to fight her, because of her problems? I doubt she'd be overwhelmed with gratitude and spare you for defending her.
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What a shame if she were to kill you again.
Also, you're confused. I'm not defending her. I'm attacking you.
[She sighs. He's exasperating. Or maybe this subject is exasperating. Or maybe he's just a bastard and she's had enough of this subject.]
Women do tend to protect themselves from grown men who prey on young girls. Killing her on the battlefield is different than calling her up to threaten her. You're also a fool for antagonizing them, as this will bring all her Konoha-nin friends running to defend her. Next time, keep it in your pants, Sasori.
You're pretentious enough, try to have some class.
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You recall our previous conversation, when I said that I thought you seemed like an intelligent woman?
I take it back.
The only thing I wish to do to that girl is add her to my collection to replace one of the puppets that she destroyed, nothing more. Although I suppose I should simply settle for killing her if it means that I won't have to deal with obtuse fools such as yourself who appear utterly incapable of understanding my intentions despite multiple attempts at explaining them.
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Are you actually offended, Sasori? A sick murderer who makes gruesome toys out of the dead is morally indignant about being thought a lecher?
It seems that you care what I think, however.
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Not that he cares about what this ridiculous woman thinks of him, of course. It's simply that he grew tired of having to continuously distance himself from Orochimaru's sickening predilections when they were partners, and he certainly doesn't want to have to waste his time on doing so again.
He struggles to gain control of himself, despite the indignation that is filling him up to overflowing. He will not give her the satisfaction of seeing any more of his frustration.
Once he is composed, he responds, the very picture of absolute self-control.]
What you think of me is utterly irrelevant. I was merely trying to extend the courtesy of enlightening you, out of respect for your new status as one of my alleged comrades. I see now that such consideration is wasted on the likes of you, when you can't even muster up enough sense to recognize true art when you see it.
This entire conversation has proven to be utterly pointless, and I refuse to waste any more of my time on this absurdity.
[He promptly switches the Hitomi off, taking particular care not to release a huff as he does so.]
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Nagato says that it is art. Maybe it is. To me, it is just what I do and have always done.
[The rest, she thinks, is best left alone. They have to get along now.]
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