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[nomagisterpet]

[ The imps switch on the device in time to see a bowl thrown angrily against a wall, splintering into pieces with a crack

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[giftedistheterm]

[Normally Simon ignores these outbursts as temper tantrums, but this doesn't sound like the usual fit.]

They really do have a mind of their own, sometimes.

[nomagisterpet]

Pardon?

[ So he is being watched. He stares at the feed curiously. ]

[giftedistheterm]

The fansuwoths.

[He gestures at the screen and then down, trying to point to the device Fenris is watching him through.]

You might be better off hiding it in a drawer or something if you really value your privacy.

[nomagisterpet]

I had only just received it. I admit to giving it little thought, but you are right.

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[guitarslaying]

The chains are in your mind. They always are.

Except for when they're on your wrists. Or legs.

But I guess those are kind of in your mind too.

[nomagisterpet]

I was a fool to think otherwise.

It was magic, some form of it the demon used to influence me...

[guitarslaying]

Mind games huh? Sucks to be you.

Least that isn't how it is here. I think. Don't really care if it is.

[nomagisterpet]

Why wouldn't you care? Have you been here that long?

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[skyhighhero]

[Quite curious, and without thinking] I've never seen ears like that before.

[And then he snaps to focus again] Working here is only temporary, at least. And we're all doing it for a reason.

[nomagisterpet]

Is that what they say? And you choose to believe them?

[ He does not look reassured in the least. ]

...I take it you've never been to an alienage, then.

[skyhighhero]

Well, it'd be very different if we were being forced to work here. But I was given a choice and accepted.

An...'alienage'?

[nomagisterpet]

This was not the way of it, not as I remember it.

The alienage is where most elves dwell inside human cities, as I understand it.

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[punk_emperor]

[...Pretty. Dammit, he's blushing a little.]

They're bastards full of bullshit.

[Crude, and yet concise.]

You... uh, you ain't wearing that right. It shouldn't fall off like that. Here. Lemme--

Like this!

[It's a very clumsy attempt to help, and he ends up just setting the fansuwoth down and turning in a circle to show how the yukata should look. His is worn both properly and with the comfort of long familiarity.]

[nomagisterpet]

One wouldn't think a simple robe that complicated.

[ Though he does try to tug it into place, as demonstrated. It better hides the markings on his skin, which he's keen to do. ]

[punk_emperor]

It ain't! Just takes a little practice, is all. But it's nothing like kimono you'd wear for a wedding and stuff.

If you tie it like this...

[And he has to undo his obi and demonstrate again, blushing furiously all the while. To be fair, he demonstrates in clear, easy steps.]

[nomagisterpet]

[ He's not entirely sure what the blush is for, but he does pay attention, at least. ]

I see. My armor was a far more complicated matter, you'd think I would manage somehow with these...

[ Having something trivial to focus on does wonders for calming him, at least. ]