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( well. It's... maybe it's better than what they go through when Rage or Fear or Confusion want more energy. Kate doesn't look happy, but she isn't visibly angry. Just... hoping that it doesn't last too long. )
Aye. She said that.
( There's a pause on Kate's end. )
Glad you're looking after her.
( because Delight is easily the most likeable god. )
Aye. She said that.
( There's a pause on Kate's end. )
Glad you're looking after her.
( because Delight is easily the most likeable god. )
That's good, then.
[ But of course she'd be affected, even if she was not hurt. ]
People told you that? That's sad. It was one of the few places in Hadriel where people could unwind, and talk to others in a relaxed atmosphere, and just feel normal. [ Those who are capable of feeling anything like normal, that is. And that really is not Curufin, but he liked the place anyway, and he was appalled to hear that it had been destroyed.] Yes. . . I'm afraid there are people who like to blow things up, here. [ *Cough* Curufin during the Mad event. ] But maybe there's a solution. I don't know. Did it take a lot of energy for you to build it in the first place?
[ But of course she'd be affected, even if she was not hurt. ]
People told you that? That's sad. It was one of the few places in Hadriel where people could unwind, and talk to others in a relaxed atmosphere, and just feel normal. [ Those who are capable of feeling anything like normal, that is. And that really is not Curufin, but he liked the place anyway, and he was appalled to hear that it had been destroyed.] Yes. . . I'm afraid there are people who like to blow things up, here. [ *Cough* Curufin during the Mad event. ] But maybe there's a solution. I don't know. Did it take a lot of energy for you to build it in the first place?
We can start with this question. I'd like to get your thoughts on the current relationship between yourself and us. I know the timing of the question is not exactly ideal given what happened to your bar, but I'm wondering what's your view on us and what's caused you to have those views in the first place. And I supposed I'd also like to know exactly what kind of relationship you'd like to have with us, if you want one at all.
That's a complicated question.
[But she pauses for a long moment, considering it. It's- not easy to answer, there are many parts to it, and so Delight slips back into the depths of the temple to lift herself up and sit up on the altar, crossing her legs at the ankles.]
I like you all- I'd like to be friends with everyone, but... I don't think that you want to be friends with me. Not after what happened.
[She frowns.]
We've always been kind to our hosts. It's a symbiotic relationship- you give us the power to provide for you. I'd like it if the relationship was more affectionate than utilitarian, but I think that some of my allies would disagree with me.
[But she pauses for a long moment, considering it. It's- not easy to answer, there are many parts to it, and so Delight slips back into the depths of the temple to lift herself up and sit up on the altar, crossing her legs at the ankles.]
I like you all- I'd like to be friends with everyone, but... I don't think that you want to be friends with me. Not after what happened.
[She frowns.]
We've always been kind to our hosts. It's a symbiotic relationship- you give us the power to provide for you. I'd like it if the relationship was more affectionate than utilitarian, but I think that some of my allies would disagree with me.
But I wanted to be your friend.
[Pleading, earnest.]
I wanted to be happy with all of you. There isn't a reason to say no to that.
[Pleading, earnest.]
I wanted to be happy with all of you. There isn't a reason to say no to that.
...thank you.
['We need you' is a good sentiment to hear. She sighs softly.]
I need you all too.
['We need you' is a good sentiment to hear. She sighs softly.]
I need you all too.
It did, [she admits quietly.]
I don't know if I can build another one from scratch. I think someone else has taken it on themselves to make a new place to serve alcohol. Maybe you can find them instead.
I don't know if I can build another one from scratch. I think someone else has taken it on themselves to make a new place to serve alcohol. Maybe you can find them instead.
I do my best!
[That's something, at least.]
She's in good hands. And it won't be for long.
[That's something, at least.]
She's in good hands. And it won't be for long.
That's good. A mutually beneficial relationship can be helpful.
[Never mind the fact that Delight probably wants something closer than a "mutually beneficial relationship", because... she's Delight. But Rey isn't very good about being forward with the whole friendship deal.]
What are you going to do about the bar?
[Never mind the fact that Delight probably wants something closer than a "mutually beneficial relationship", because... she's Delight. But Rey isn't very good about being forward with the whole friendship deal.]
What are you going to do about the bar?
I am sorry for your loss, then. [ As a craftsman, he knows that the things and the places we build with our hands and hearts are not merely things. And he assumes that goes for the Hadriel gods, who build things by unknown means, perhaps without hands, but presumably with hearts. ]
I will look for this group of which you speak. Maybe they could use my help in some way.
But as I said, if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask me.
I will look for this group of which you speak. Maybe they could use my help in some way.
But as I said, if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to ask me.
Well you're in luck.
[She says, solemn- very serious, as she leans into the camera until the entirety of the feed is her face, her large eyes stern, slender cheeks framed by the curls of her hair.
And then, quite suddenly, she breaks out into a wide smile, the air deflating from her puffed up shoulders, her demeanor going to 'teasing' now instead of imposing.]
Because I don't want to die again.
[She says, solemn- very serious, as she leans into the camera until the entirety of the feed is her face, her large eyes stern, slender cheeks framed by the curls of her hair.
And then, quite suddenly, she breaks out into a wide smile, the air deflating from her puffed up shoulders, her demeanor going to 'teasing' now instead of imposing.]
Because I don't want to die again.
I don't know.
[Honestly.]
It took a lot of energy to maintain, and if something like this happens again... it isn't worth it. So many people didn't like the bar, too- I think I'd be better off just letting it go, getting my power in another way.
[Honestly.]
It took a lot of energy to maintain, and if something like this happens again... it isn't worth it. So many people didn't like the bar, too- I think I'd be better off just letting it go, getting my power in another way.
[That actually baffles her.] What made you think people didn't like it? You got a lot of traffic there, didn't you?
Not that you have to if you don't want to do it... Didn't really have any plans of maintaining the old bar to be a permanent thing, but if you're not up to bringing yours back, it's no trouble to keep that gig going.
Maybe you could set up something different.
Not that you have to if you don't want to do it... Didn't really have any plans of maintaining the old bar to be a permanent thing, but if you're not up to bringing yours back, it's no trouble to keep that gig going.
Maybe you could set up something different.
Delight. I know Rage and yourself are leading in the poll asking us which gods to send on a reconnaissance mission. I'm sure you wouldn't be willing to take along anyone from what I've seen, but I do have one urgent, absolutely critical request before you leave.
...what did you want?
[This sounds serious!!!]
[This sounds serious!!!]
[That makes her smile a little.]
Thank you. I'll keep that in mind.
Thank you. I'll keep that in mind.
People told me it was dangerous. Irresponsible.
[Even though it was pretty heavily populated- but oh well.]
I'll think about it. I'd need to come up with something else.
[Even though it was pretty heavily populated- but oh well.]
I'll think about it. I'd need to come up with something else.
Sorry...?
[That's not exactly what she was expecting.]
[That's not exactly what she was expecting.]
It's true that alcohol can make people more belligerent, but that's not the case for everyone.
[Whatever. Not like it's her problem now, and no one's said anything like that since she started fixing up the old bar. She won't stand for any demolition on her turf, though.]
Well, since the café didn't win out for Love's return, maybe you could try something similar? It'd be a better place to put the coffee cart, too.
...To be honest, wouldn't have gone to a café that's run by Love, anyway. One by you would be better. [In Rey's humble, anti-Love opinion, that is.]
[Whatever. Not like it's her problem now, and no one's said anything like that since she started fixing up the old bar. She won't stand for any demolition on her turf, though.]
Well, since the café didn't win out for Love's return, maybe you could try something similar? It'd be a better place to put the coffee cart, too.
...To be honest, wouldn't have gone to a café that's run by Love, anyway. One by you would be better. [In Rey's humble, anti-Love opinion, that is.]
[It's so serious, Delight. The most serious. Especially now that he's found someone who actually knows about video games.]
We need to have that arcade machine I'd asked about before. Of course Gilbert and I are working as hard as we can to find ways to make people happy. But if you leave before we can meet your request, I don't know what we'll do.... [He finishes a bit sadly, like he's be horribly, horribly disappointed.]
We need to have that arcade machine I'd asked about before. Of course Gilbert and I are working as hard as we can to find ways to make people happy. But if you leave before we can meet your request, I don't know what we'll do.... [He finishes a bit sadly, like he's be horribly, horribly disappointed.]
Oh no!
[She frowns.]
Well- I mean, it's a bit of an undertaking, but you're right. I shouldn't have decided to go before making it.
[Hmm....]
I'll see if I can get one of the others to help me, alright? That way, everyone wins! Is there a god that you've been powering up lately?
[She frowns.]
Well- I mean, it's a bit of an undertaking, but you're right. I shouldn't have decided to go before making it.
[Hmm....]
I'll see if I can get one of the others to help me, alright? That way, everyone wins! Is there a god that you've been powering up lately?
That's a good idea.
[She sounds a little better, like she's warming up to the idea.]
I'll think about it, alright? Thanks for the suggestion!
[She sounds a little better, like she's warming up to the idea.]
I'll think about it, alright? Thanks for the suggestion!
...oh.
[Definitely not what she was expecting.]
It's- it's alright. [It's a little quiet, reassuring.] We're the ones using you. I can't say we don't deserve pushback for it. And you- it wasn't entirely your fault anyway.
[There's a short pause.]
I just want to be friends, though. If that's alright.
[Definitely not what she was expecting.]
It's- it's alright. [It's a little quiet, reassuring.] We're the ones using you. I can't say we don't deserve pushback for it. And you- it wasn't entirely your fault anyway.
[There's a short pause.]
I just want to be friends, though. If that's alright.
[Sato brightens at this idea.]
You know, I'd been thinking about asking Rage for something more in her area of interest, but maybe if you could talk to her for me, she'd be willing to help! I'm sure she's been very happy with me lately.
[And at this point he'd rather have a new game to play than an M4 or shotgun anyway.]
You know, I'd been thinking about asking Rage for something more in her area of interest, but maybe if you could talk to her for me, she'd be willing to help! I'm sure she's been very happy with me lately.
[And at this point he'd rather have a new game to play than an M4 or shotgun anyway.]
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