.apophasis. .II.

[redeify]

Well.

[ what else can one say, really, in reflection of certain things. dai appears on the video feed, smiling thinly in the weird grungy light afforded by the all-too-familiar scenery of the run-down cathedral. in the dark, only barely revealed in shape by one filthy, washed-out window of unbroken glass, a handful of figures move sluggishly,

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[undeify]

[He's so obviously not staring at Dai, but instead the humanoid figure that Dai is petting. His expression becomes upset, teeth clenching and closing his eyes as he looks away.]

How disgusting.

[redeify]

[ dai's brows raise just a little. upset... such a naked expression in contrast to their last, detached discussion. his hand deliberately stills, studying that tight look.

- it's envy, perhaps. ]

... All those things I said, and you were getting hung up on the décor?

You should try to take on a more businesslike appearance, in encounters like these. Or people might think you're a bad little Magister, shirking your duty to admire the scenery.

[undeify]

[And even now, he's still stubbornly focusing on that one thing despite Dai's reprimand. Coldly:]

It's distracting.

[redeify]

[ his smile curves just a little more. ]

Shall I cover it? If it's distracting you.

[lolwhatfuture]

[Biggest 'ew' face ever]

Are your friends invited?

[redeify]

[ he looks perplexed. even cradling that warm skull in his hand, it apparently doesn't occur to him that it could be who Max is referring to. ]

I don't understand, I'm afraid.

All of you are my friends. There isn't anyone I wouldn't be delighted to see there.

[lolwhatfuture]

[His response bothers her more than the image itself. That he doesn't even regard them as people-]

Nevermind. What kind of celebration did you have in mind, exactly?

[redeify]

[ one can but wonder if the fact that they aren't people would affect max's outlook at all - but dai's without any grave concerns, regarding that. it's just one of those things, isn't it? ]

I was thinking of some nice, informal affair. Dressed nicely, of course, but not stiffly - a selection of food, drinks. A chance to mingle. [ he sits back a little. ] ... But I admit to being a little behind the times, regarding what you youngsters enjoy at a party.

voice.

[sfortunato]

Aa . . .

[ oh, boy. ]

You've been busy.

video.

[redeify]

[ he laughs. ]

I'm flattered that you think so. It's about time I gave something back, after all the time we've spent together, grown together...

I feel I owe you all for your company.

voice.

[sfortunato]

Oh, I don't think that's necessary.

voice.

[sfortunato]

I mean.

You shouldn't trouble yourself -- !

video; private.

[purpletaint]

[ He's lightly amused. ]

I feel as if I should be jealous.

video; private.

[redeify]

[ he breathes out a laugh through his nose. he takes his hand from the kneeling one's skull, giving them a light knock on the forehead with his knuckles, and they turn, crawling away like some dismissed animal. ]

... The position isn't closed to you. But I hadn't considered the notion of wrapping a prince in rags, so to speak.

I hate to squander precious things.

video; private.

[purpletaint]

[ An eyebrow lifts delicately; the side of his mouth threatens to quirk upward in a grin. ]

I'm not sure I'm the best for the job. It pains me so much to kneel, after all.

[ He gives a shrug, light and slight as the boy himself. ]

Perhaps I just envy them able to see you so easily.~

video; private.

[redeify]

... My, my.

Are you afraid you wouldn't be welcome if you dropped in? Have you been patiently waiting your gilded invitation?

How adorable of you, Albedo. But rest assured, my doors are always open to devoted disciples, kneeling or otherwise.

[nebenmond]

[Wow this asshole just gets crazier each time Heine sees him.]

...Your friends hanging out with you gonna be there?

[redeify]

It's a sweet notion, to be sure. But they aren't my friends.

[nebenmond]

Okay, what do you call them?

[redeify]

[ his smile is wicked. ]

Disciples.