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[Okay, so somehow he feels a little guilty making a request to Delight, even though he and Emily have been discussing it for awhile. But at least the worst Delight will probably say is no, right? And she seemed happy enough taking requests during the party, so...]
Uh... Hey.
[He offers a small smile and awkward wave.]
I was uh... Hoping I could talk to you about making a deal in exchange for something? Something being like, good coffee, specifically.
Uh... Hey.
[He offers a small smile and awkward wave.]
I was uh... Hoping I could talk to you about making a deal in exchange for something? Something being like, good coffee, specifically.
Alright, sure!
[She's always down to make a deal. Delight smiles through the camera and tries to think about what that might take.]
How much?
[She's always down to make a deal. Delight smiles through the camera and tries to think about what that might take.]
How much?
[Maybe this won't be as hard as he was worrying.]
Um, I don't exactly know like... The exchange rate of emotions to coffee--if generating like, delight is what you'd want in return--but uh... Here.
[He sends her the note Emily had written out for him, giving specifications for what exactly constitutes good coffee.]
We go through a lot of coffee when we have like, the opportunity, so... As much as is fair?
[Nevermind this is hard after all. Not because it's scary, but because he's just not a great negotiator.]
Um, I don't exactly know like... The exchange rate of emotions to coffee--if generating like, delight is what you'd want in return--but uh... Here.
[He sends her the note Emily had written out for him, giving specifications for what exactly constitutes good coffee.]
We go through a lot of coffee when we have like, the opportunity, so... As much as is fair?
[Nevermind this is hard after all. Not because it's scary, but because he's just not a great negotiator.]
I'm asking how much you need so that I can determine how much I need from you.
[He's so nervous? It's really cute tbh.]
How about this: I will give your household a coffeemaker at this par, along with a cute little cart. If you and your friends can roll this cart around and serve up coffee with a smile at least three times a week, then I'll keep supplying you with the coffee you want. Does that sound fair?
[He's so nervous? It's really cute tbh.]
How about this: I will give your household a coffeemaker at this par, along with a cute little cart. If you and your friends can roll this cart around and serve up coffee with a smile at least three times a week, then I'll keep supplying you with the coffee you want. Does that sound fair?
[He's definitely nervous; this is so not his strong suit, though at least he's not worried about getting half the city killed or something if he says the wrong thing. And okay, that deal does sound pretty good and definitely longer-standing than the whole emoji plan, but if he agrees to this without consulting the others they might break his good knee.]
That totally sounds fair, but would you mind if I like... Asked the others what they thought first? I don't want to commit them to it without permission, but I think they'll probably say yes.
That totally sounds fair, but would you mind if I like... Asked the others what they thought first? I don't want to commit them to it without permission, but I think they'll probably say yes.
[She nods, understanding the need to come to a consensus. It's not only Chris' promise to make, after all.]
Of course. Let me know what you decide.
Of course. Let me know what you decide.
We will, definitely. And um, thanks for making the offer to begin with.
You're welcome. The cart will be by your door tomorrow morning!
[ Gansey isn't sure how to go about asking this. He's also not sure if he should be talking to Hope, instead, but...
Well, Delight had used the flavor. It seems appropriate. Also, he's not sure he'll ask at all until he knows what he's asking for, so: ]
Hello, Delight. This is Gansey.
I was wondering if you might tell me about the shots you made, when your bar opened? They tasted like mint. And kept me awake.
Well, Delight had used the flavor. It seems appropriate. Also, he's not sure he'll ask at all until he knows what he's asking for, so: ]
Hello, Delight. This is Gansey.
I was wondering if you might tell me about the shots you made, when your bar opened? They tasted like mint. And kept me awake.
Oh! Hello again.
[It's always nice to talk to people! At the question, Delight tilts her head a little, thoughtful, before responding.]
They were- hm, how do you describe it? They were portions of my power. Like mini-favors to you all, for doing such a great job and being happy during the party!
[It's always nice to talk to people! At the question, Delight tilts her head a little, thoughtful, before responding.]
They were- hm, how do you describe it? They were portions of my power. Like mini-favors to you all, for doing such a great job and being happy during the party!
So that's how they kept us awake so long? They were better than coffee. Terrible when they wore off, obviously, but I suppose that's the price we pay.
I actually meant the flavor. They tasted like mint, and I wondered where you got that from. I would love to find some here.
I actually meant the flavor. They tasted like mint, and I wondered where you got that from. I would love to find some here.
So it is. Your systems have difficulty recovering from them, I think.
[There's a pause at that though, and she frowns. Any sort of similarity was purely coincidental, but she's not going to immediately dismiss someone who wants something.]
Do they? Is mint a drug from your world?
[There's a pause at that though, and she frowns. Any sort of similarity was purely coincidental, but she's not going to immediately dismiss someone who wants something.]
Do they? Is mint a drug from your world?
Oh, no. It’s just an herb, we use it to flavor things. I’m particularly fond of it, I chew the leaves. Keeps your breath fresh. I have mint plants all over my desk just for that.
[ A little pause. ]
I just wondered where you got the flavour, because I miss it. I thought there might have been mint plants somewhere here.
[ A little pause. ]
I just wondered where you got the flavour, because I miss it. I thought there might have been mint plants somewhere here.
[Those are not, in fact, eyeliner smudges under her eyes: Lilith is exhausted and absolutely looks the part. The incessant dreams (and nightmares) have not been doing her any favors whatsoever.
Favorite (relatively speaking, anyway) god. Please help her.]
Delight.
What do I have to do to get some sleep around here? Can you get your coworker to butt out of my brain for two seconds, please?
Favorite (relatively speaking, anyway) god. Please help her.]
Delight.
What do I have to do to get some sleep around here? Can you get your coworker to butt out of my brain for two seconds, please?
Oh! We don't have that here.
[There's a pause, and she taps a finger to her chin, considering it.]
Would you like one?
[There's a pause, and she taps a finger to her chin, considering it.]
Would you like one?
Oh no, has Fear been bothering you?
[She frowns, leaning in to get a better look at Lilith. Her favorite little siren certainly doesn't seem very well-rested or happy, which simply won't do.]
I can't stop him, but I can try to get to you first tonight. Will that be acceptable?
[She frowns, leaning in to get a better look at Lilith. Her favorite little siren certainly doesn't seem very well-rested or happy, which simply won't do.]
I can't stop him, but I can try to get to you first tonight. Will that be acceptable?
He's been having a field day with my subconscious. And everybody else's, honestly.
[Lilith sincerely hopes that all the partying and firefly indulging has won Delight's favor-- even a little bit.]
If there's no hangover involved, that sounds like a pretty solid deal to me.
[Lilith sincerely hopes that all the partying and firefly indulging has won Delight's favor-- even a little bit.]
If there's no hangover involved, that sounds like a pretty solid deal to me.
Well, yeah. There's only so many people I can get to before him.
[Lilith is right about one thing though: Delight definitely likes her.]
No hangover for dreams, Lilly! I'll take care of you, okay?
[Lilith is right about one thing though: Delight definitely likes her.]
No hangover for dreams, Lilly! I'll take care of you, okay?
[Delight considers the question, pursing her lips a little in thought.]
Yes- but also, um. No. [There's a slight pause, while she figures out how to phrase it.]
I think we're about the same speed... maybe I am a little slower... [She hadn't actually considered that before. But!] It just depends on who we get first, I think.
As for the imbalance- well. Coming back from the dead doesn't exactly put me at my best. Fear never had that problem.
Yes- but also, um. No. [There's a slight pause, while she figures out how to phrase it.]
I think we're about the same speed... maybe I am a little slower... [She hadn't actually considered that before. But!] It just depends on who we get first, I think.
As for the imbalance- well. Coming back from the dead doesn't exactly put me at my best. Fear never had that problem.
Hmm....
[That's a bit tricky.]
I can create one for you, but I need more information on it. What it does, how it works- that sort of thing. Also, you'd have to do something for me in return!
[That's a bit tricky.]
I can create one for you, but I need more information on it. What it does, how it works- that sort of thing. Also, you'd have to do something for me in return!
[ She can just create one?
Well, she is a goddess. Maybe she can. Gansey considers it. ]
I had a few leaves in my pockets when I came here. I've been saving them, and what's left is dry and brittle by now, but...
Would that help, to show you?
What would you want me to do?
Well, she is a goddess. Maybe she can. Gansey considers it. ]
I had a few leaves in my pockets when I came here. I've been saving them, and what's left is dry and brittle by now, but...
Would that help, to show you?
What would you want me to do?
Oh, that would be perfect!
[GOOD JOB, Gansey. Delight grins, all of this made far easier now.]
What you would need to do is to take them to my temple and place them on the altar. I can do the rest of the work from there! [And then-]
What I want you to do, before you give me your leaves, is to make two people laugh. The real kind of thing, not just being polite. Do you think you can do that for me?
[GOOD JOB, Gansey. Delight grins, all of this made far easier now.]
What you would need to do is to take them to my temple and place them on the altar. I can do the rest of the work from there! [And then-]
What I want you to do, before you give me your leaves, is to make two people laugh. The real kind of thing, not just being polite. Do you think you can do that for me?
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