Steven 'Sharpteeth' Durante (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
fingersandteeth) wrote2022-02-21 05:11 pm
fingersandteeth) wrote2022-02-21 05:11 pm
It would give him plausible deniability - how could he be responsible for this if he was one of the ones possessed?
I hope the other possessions were random, though, and not deliberately decided.
[Especially Chip.]
I hope the other possessions were random, though, and not deliberately decided.
[Especially Chip.]
That I don't know. I think Hythlodaeus was always going to be one of the possessed, but the others? It really could go either way. I wouldn't put him past chosing any of them—there *were* some very tough characters in there, after all, and even little Chip was a very effective agent of chaos—but that doesn't necessarily mean he *did*.
I would protest against the idea of your accepting this responsibility merely because you felt obliged to, but it sounds like you're already taking care of that issue. I'd say it's a good compromise: you kept your friend's project and memory alive but you don't tie yourself to it (even if you probably extended how long that obligation lasted for much longer than I could've ever managed and I still think the whole concept is rather barbaric in the first place, but I digress).
That said, Thace has been incredibly patient, what a darling. You're truly lucky to have such an understanding man as your lover.
That said, Thace has been incredibly patient, what a darling. You're truly lucky to have such an understanding man as your lover.
Well, it does help that *he* greatly enjoys Fight Club and in fact has been one of our regulars since the place opened.
He is, however, very darling, yes. And I think he's enjoying the domesticity we've fallen into since he came for lunch and never left. He was a soldier before this, so he hasn't had a lot of soft things in his life. I like giving them to him.
He is, however, very darling, yes. And I think he's enjoying the domesticity we've fallen into since he came for lunch and never left. He was a soldier before this, so he hasn't had a lot of soft things in his life. I like giving them to him.
Is there a reason you insist upon using my title which I choose to share with a select few publicly? I had figured with my continued use of my false name towards those not within Team Rocket, especially after the Yamasquerade, you might have understood. In fact I do not believe you don't understand, I cannot help but think this was no mistake but purposeful in execution.
So I would appreciate an explanation.
So I would appreciate an explanation.
[Oh fuck. What a thing to have screeching into your inbox. And of course Leonardo had replied to it, so he couldn't go back and edit the damn thing.]
Habit, thoughtlessness, and stupidity. And me missing nuances because I didn't give things the attention they deserved.
[Because now that the man points it out, it's excessively obvious what he's been doing. Ugh. Fuck, had his younger self figured it out and he forgot it? Had he never paid enough attention to pick up on it? He feels very tired and very stupid, but the truth was, after the peer meditation, he'd needed to separate Solus, who he had hated and feared so badly, with all the displaced fury he had toward his Keeper, from the quiet, thoughtful man who reminded him of his grandfather. Assigning 'Solus' to one and 'Emet-Selch' to the other had helped.
God, his anger even felt like Abuelito's. And it was all very well to say he didn't owe the man anything (Liam), but that wasn't true. He owed it to the man for giving him a second chance, which he'd invariably fucked up.
No wonder he thought Steven was a child playing at being a man. He was as thoughtlessly careless as one.
At least you aren't due to visit for another week, he tells himself in an attempt to self-console. It doesn't work. Even before he remembers Carly's wedding.]
I'd feel less of an ass right now if it *had* been with malicious intent.
Habit, thoughtlessness, and stupidity. And me missing nuances because I didn't give things the attention they deserved.
[Because now that the man points it out, it's excessively obvious what he's been doing. Ugh. Fuck, had his younger self figured it out and he forgot it? Had he never paid enough attention to pick up on it? He feels very tired and very stupid, but the truth was, after the peer meditation, he'd needed to separate Solus, who he had hated and feared so badly, with all the displaced fury he had toward his Keeper, from the quiet, thoughtful man who reminded him of his grandfather. Assigning 'Solus' to one and 'Emet-Selch' to the other had helped.
God, his anger even felt like Abuelito's. And it was all very well to say he didn't owe the man anything (Liam), but that wasn't true. He owed it to the man for giving him a second chance, which he'd invariably fucked up.
No wonder he thought Steven was a child playing at being a man. He was as thoughtlessly careless as one.
At least you aren't due to visit for another week, he tells himself in an attempt to self-console. It doesn't work. Even before he remembers Carly's wedding.]
I'd feel less of an ass right now if it *had* been with malicious intent.
Ah! We've got something in common then - it's been exceedingly satisfying to treat Geralt to a life without danger and death, even if he's been rather stubborn about it. The fact he's allowed to do whatever he wants hasn't sunk in yet - or he hasn't let it, anyway. Same difference.
It sounds like Thace has embraced this new life, however. I must say, it makes me a bit envious that he's so open to it. Mayhap I should ask him for some advice later.
It sounds like Thace has embraced this new life, however. I must say, it makes me a bit envious that he's so open to it. Mayhap I should ask him for some advice later.
I know with Thace, he's secretly wanted most of those soft things for a long time. Perhaps that helped.
And... it might be that he was dying when he was taken from his world, so to him this is almost his afterlife.
And... it might be that he was dying when he was taken from his world, so to him this is almost his afterlife.
[Steven seems fairly calm about this, sitting in what looks like it must be his bedroom.]
Hi. Zuke, right? The musician? I don't think we've spoken before.
If it helps, I do also somewhat understand part of the rest of your problem—well, the part about falling in love with someone you can't have. Except in my case it was because I was the person in the relationship and the person I was interested in would have rather torn my boyfriend to shreds than sleep with him too.
[Dryly,] You're in a bit of a better position, I think, though I have no idea if your crush or his significant other would be open to poly.
Uh! Yeah! That's me, that's all of us!
[The rest of his bandmates: A Gardevior, Rillaboom, and Toxitricity appeared. They all collectively gave Zuke a shove as his face got flustered.]
It's...a bunch of unknowns. But stupid me is finally coming to terms with how I feel, I guess.
[The rest of his bandmates: A Gardevior, Rillaboom, and Toxitricity appeared. They all collectively gave Zuke a shove as his face got flustered.]
It's...a bunch of unknowns. But stupid me is finally coming to terms with how I feel, I guess.
He WHAT?
Oh gods, no wonder he has such views about this new life. I've heard the phrase "a second chance" used a lot by travelers around here, but it truly is literal for him. I'm even more glad he's embraced this life, then, instead of letting such an event get him down.
Oh gods, no wonder he has such views about this new life. I've heard the phrase "a second chance" used a lot by travelers around here, but it truly is literal for him. I'm even more glad he's embraced this life, then, instead of letting such an event get him down.
I can't think he's the only one who came here instead of dying, but yes. It really is his second chance at life and this world has brought him the most peace he's ever known.
Today is a special day, Steven. A certain someone's birthday.
Aha. Yours or your other half's?
I ought to take myself down to the bookshop if it's the latter.
I ought to take myself down to the bookshop if it's the latter.
It is our dearest Emet-Selch's of course. And he has been so busy.
Too busy.
Do you have a particular book in mind?
Too busy.
Do you have a particular book in mind?
Mm, I thought I'd browse the plays. See if there's anything that strikes me as something he'd enjoy.
(Honestly, I should see what this world's equivalent of Oscar Wilde is. I think he'd appreciate the man's wittiness and his comedies *are* very good. I played the role of 'Jack/Ernest' when we did The Importance of Being Earnest my senior year of high school.)
(Honestly, I should see what this world's equivalent of Oscar Wilde is. I think he'd appreciate the man's wittiness and his comedies *are* very good. I played the role of 'Jack/Ernest' when we did The Importance of Being Earnest my senior year of high school.)
Understood.
I'm sorry I was such a thoughtless ass.
[It's been six years on his end. Surely that's enough time to call the man 'Solus' in public spaces without bristling.]
I'm sorry I was such a thoughtless ass.
[It's been six years on his end. Surely that's enough time to call the man 'Solus' in public spaces without bristling.]
Well, the first step is admitting you feel that way. Otherwise, it just sort of festers in the background and pops up at the most inconvenient times.
Is it okay to ask who it is that you're interested in? I don't know everyone from other worlds, but I know a fair number. I might be able to tell you if I think they'd be amenable to a third.
Sometimes people surprise you. [Thace certainly had surprised Steven when the subject had come up.]
Is it okay to ask who it is that you're interested in? I don't know everyone from other worlds, but I know a fair number. I might be able to tell you if I think they'd be amenable to a third.
Sometimes people surprise you. [Thace certainly had surprised Steven when the subject had come up.]
Well, if nothing else, I can admit when I've fucked up these days and the fuck-up was wholly on my own end. And I think I'm secure enough in myself now to do it with less posturing than I used to.
I just need to try to work on the tendency to occasionally miss nuances.
['Family tendency' he almost types, but that seems too much like blaming outside forces. Even so, he definitely knows which side he gets it from.]
I just need to try to work on the tendency to occasionally miss nuances.
['Family tendency' he almost types, but that seems too much like blaming outside forces. Even so, he definitely knows which side he gets it from.]
That is not a bad idea, Steven. He's surely bored, holed up where I cannot follow. Just tending to Dirk's empty vessel.
Oh hell, is Dirk sleeping the sleep of going home now? Jesus. I pity the guy when he wakes up. It's always hell getting your real self back and then going back to this--and I'm not nearly an atom as powerful as any of you.
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