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Sep 05, 2011 00:01

[Caim is officially in the area. He's been given a room and an occupation. He doesn't even have to share with anyone. Isn't he a lucky guy? His room is barren. Of course it is. He came with nothing, except his sword, armour, and the clothes he wore. He's not wearing the armour, but he is wearing the same clothes, bloodstained and wonderful. Wearing ( Read more... )

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Video auraqualia September 5 2011, 09:09:50 UTC

Ah, we've met.

... Perhaps we should consider getting you some other things to wear.

Video voice_of_animus September 5 2011, 16:58:59 UTC

[Oh. Caim remembers this one. It's nice to see his face. He inclines his head momentarily.]

"Hello, Riley."

[And then he looks down to his clothes.]

"There's nothing wrong with them."

[Apparently someone didn't do his laundry back in his homeland.]

Video auraqualia September 5 2011, 17:28:26 UTC

You'll stand out like a sore thumb wearing those.

[Riley thinks for a moment before seemingly struck by an idea.]

It seems we are of a similar stature and build, except you're somewhat taller. Perhaps I have something that could fit...

[As if on cue, Lucario is searching in Riley's closet in the background.]

What's your room number?

Video voice_of_animus September 5 2011, 17:52:46 UTC

[Caim looks unamused. Well, of course he is. He's just had someone imply there's something wrong with his clothes. Half of him is unamused anyway. The other half is more or less just. Appalled. Whoever would have thought there were people in the world who weren't totally batshit insane.]

"......"

[He raises an eyebrow. Just one.]

"I am not wearing your clothes."

[Yes. He can see you, Lucario.]

Video auraqualia September 5 2011, 18:28:43 UTC

A temporary solution until you find some new ones. Or a laundry.

[Riley was being very helpful. At least he thought he was. Nah, he probably was. Lucario was still rummaging around.]

There are beasts out for blood in the city and even on this campus. It would do you no favours to how shall we say this... informed them of your capabilities as a warrior.

Ah, Lucario.

[Lucario had found a black turtleneck and black trousers. And of course, they would fit Caim. He held them up to the camera.]

As I said, only a temporary solution. You're more than welcome to reject the offer but I assume it's your interests to survive at this place.

Video voice_of_animus September 5 2011, 18:52:15 UTC

[For as helpful as Riley is being - and he is, and Caim knows it very well - Caim's pride speaks a little too high for him at times. This being one of them. He eyes the turtleneck and trousers.

At least they look like things he'd wear, he supposes. He seems about ready to respond with his final decision and Riley's final comment catches his intention. His interest to survive. His capabilities as a warrior. He very nearly grits his teeth.]

"You have not even an inkling of what I have surprised. I doubt anything here is going to be worse than what I have come from."

[Cannibalistic babies - the Gods, actually, demons, the undead, harpies... The list just goes on and on and on. What a hellish place the homeland was - is - in comparison to where he's at now. He forces his anger aside. He'll do no well to pummel one of the few people who's been such a grand help.

After all, Riley can get into his thoughts and even hear him. Right now, that means quite a lot to Caim. In other words, Riley is useful.]

"TD-13"

Re: Video auraqualia September 5 2011, 19:23:15 UTC

It's different here.

[And that's all Riley was going to say to that. He nodded to Lucario and in understanding, the blue Pokemon rushed out of the room with the clothing. Riley places his legs up on the table next to him and waits in silence.

Soon enough Caim will probably hear a knock and the clothes will be left just outside his door. No trace of Lucario though, he would have been on his way back to his trainer then.]

Re: Video voice_of_animus September 5 2011, 19:41:41 UTC

[Sure enough. It's only a few moments before Lucario's evidently left some clothes for him.

Caim holds them up for Riley after retrieving them. That way he can verify that they've been received. He looks them over thoughtfully and looks back to Riley.]

"Is this really permissible?"

[The turtleneck is nice. Caim seems to like it.]

Re: Video auraqualia September 6 2011, 02:35:15 UTC

[Riley raised an eyebrow at the question. If it wasn't permissible then why would he have bothered?]

If it fits, then wear it.

["Otherwise you'll go around attracting the wrong kind of attention." was the other thought that Riley had in his head that was left unsaid.]

Re: Video voice_of_animus September 6 2011, 03:32:37 UTC

[Caim pauses for a moment and then he nods. He takes a brief period of time to strip off his tunic-like shirt and toss it over the lens just to save face. Yes, for a brief moment, Caim is shirtless, but no one gets to see that. And there's a good reason.

He takes the time he has to change into Riley's turtleneck and pants. And you know, Caim doesn't look half bad when he's all cleaned up.

He removes his shirt from the lens and takes his seat again.]

"Thank you."

Re: Video auraqualia September 6 2011, 06:50:17 UTC

[He chuckled ever so slightly at Caim's reaction. Most people would move out of the way of the lens rather than cover it up and dress right in front of it.]

You're very welcome. I'm glad they fit.

Re: Video voice_of_animus September 6 2011, 06:58:07 UTC

[He looks down to himself and carefully makes sure the turtleneck is seated perfectly on him. It's a wonder he and Riley can wear the same size. Or close to, anyway. Caim has some height on him.]

"Why did you do this?"

[In other words, he wanted to know why Riley was being so nice.]

Re: Video auraqualia September 6 2011, 14:37:55 UTC

I quite like the idea of trying to embody some of the better aspects of the human psyche.

[That, and while Riley was metaphorically feeling up Caim's aura during their first 'conversation', you seemed less of a threat then you appeared to be.]

Re: Video voice_of_animus September 6 2011, 20:30:34 UTC

[That is a string of some very elegant speech there, Riley. It even takes Caim a few moments. Most people he's met here don't talk like that, or make much sense at all. But for one reason or another, Riley is ahead of them all.

Well, would be if it were a big rat race.

Caim nods slowly as he tries to piece it together.]

"I will procure new garments of my own. When I have, I will return yours to you."

[Just as soon as he finds a river to wash them in. And currency for the new ones.]

Re: Video auraqualia September 7 2011, 03:47:09 UTC

[Someone needs to teach Caim about the wonders of modern life.]

There is no immediate need.

You're one of the more interesting ones I've met here, it wouldn't do for you to be... 'offed' so quickly as it were.

Re: Video voice_of_animus September 7 2011, 06:49:55 UTC

[Caim's sort of out of touch with life outside of Caerleon.]

"I doubt anyone here could 'off' me."

[He does know what that means.]

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