[ What are you up to, Rondo... Because there is suddenly an Aventurine walking right into the cabin, checking the place out before his gaze stops on the other man. ]
Oh! Brave knight. Is this where you're staying?
[ The word "murderer" floats around on his cheek. ]
[ he's probably doing pushups like a fucking jock i'm not even going to lie. rondo doesn't seem to notice aventurine until he speaks up - when he does, he pauses, holding himself up on one hand? ]
- Misterrrr...... - Aventurine! Aventurine. [ he said no titles rondo ] I guess so. I didn't...
[ ... as he like blatantly and obviously trails off. sorry for staring at your face.... ]
he's ripped! real big knight in shining armor kinda guy! anyway. he frowns, still, moving to sit up properly because he was really just there in push up positioning talking to a guy about a murderer.
and after a long moment: ]
... Well... I think that'd be a little hypocritical. Being a knight does sometimes require you to cut someone down... [ so... after a minute, he smiles a little. ] That could even show up on me, depending on what the qualifications for it are.
[ A conversation and a view. This is a blessed day, and Aventurine will casually rake his eyes over Rondo's gains before returning his attention to whatever it is they were talking about. ]
Thank you for being understanding.
[ Rondo, you are so good... ]
To be honest with you, it was a long time ago. A lot of things have changed since then.
[ upon being a ho he will notice rondo's own ink is concentrated on his shoulder. it reads - leaving her behind. ]
...Everyone has a story to tell. [ there's a slight nod to the being understanding part, a little smile. ] You can't really understand someone's actions until you walk along their path, you know...?
I'm glad to hear that, though! [ thanks for getting off the path of murder (?) probably ] It sounds as if you may have triumphed over something quite difficult, Aventurine! That's impressive.
It makes Aventurine keep his eyes off of the words on Rondo's shoulder, trying to show some basic courtesy toward the man being supportive of him when they barely know each other. ]
You're too kind. [ He doesn't even want to bully at this point. ] I think... I'm still not there yet, but I'm looking forward to reaching that end.
the smile remains - supportive and encouraging, fists curling briefly in front of himself. ]
It's not always easy to tread that way. [ one towards triumph, one towards growth. ] So... then, maybe, I wish you the best of luck and all of the strength towards making it. It's pretty impressive to head for that goal of something better, too.
he looks like he’s going to say something. Like. opens mouth. Closes mouth. And then realizes he, for this entire conversation, has not been wearing a shirt - so in a half flail of limbs he scrambles to grab his tabard, blushing straight out to his ears. EMBARRASSING. ]
It - that’s - you’re - I’ve worked hard! That’s why! [ okay ] Not on the poker face, I don’t even gamble….!
[ it looks like he's excited to be praised... it really is too easy. he is putting his knightly shirt back on now. ] I would not be worthy to be the Flameguard if I hadn't!
[ now that it's sunday, rondo seems to be doing better than yesterday! there's something so reliving about knowing karlach doesn't have to suffer, and aventurine can find him by... sound? ]
Hah! Hah! Hyah!
[ he's outside somewhere doing his sword forms! like a good boy...
[ oh!! company. he startles a little bit when he realizes someone else is there - puppy ears perking up briefly in emotive reaction before he turns around, and then smiles, setting the tip of the sword in the ground as he bows his head. ]
Oh - this? [ looking at his sword... and then he perks a little further and puts a hand to his heart. ] Yes - I've heard there can be monsters, right? I'll be happy to defend anyone that I can, in every way that I can.
[ silent hill vibes or not. watching aventurine hobble...poor guy.... he makes his way over to come join him, trotting with his usual energy. ]
And...now that I know Karlach's not suffering anymore, I feel a little bit more at ease. [ honestly this was the only thing keeping him in Major Despair. truly his brain is pea sized and dying is no problem when you are rondo eternal optimism ravus ] Plus, we can still talk to the others over there, even if it's just through letters. That's really nice, too. I'm just glad the weekend's over.
How are you feeling, Mr. Aventurine? You're not too hurt, right...? The others noted you were resting, on Saturday.
The weekend's always the worst part. Well, no, the worst part usually starts on a Thursday, and then it's nonstop from there until Sunday.
[ He'll pat the empty space next to him on the bench so Rondo can join him. ]
I'm feeling much better, thank you. I suppose it was my turn when the week before my excursion, nearly everyone in the town was injured or dead besides myself and Nehan.
[ he trots right over and settles down, hands settling in his lap - the first part gets a soft huff. ] Mm... I guess it's the same on both sides, for that.
[ things are great, until they aren't! thursdays, man! having just turned up dead he can unfortunately empathize. and as aventurine continues, he looks mildly horrified, though not surprised, and shakes his head. ]
And... That's - awful, that you had to go on one of those trips, and then - what happened? Was it a monster...? [ was it fire fleas ]
Oh, just the usual psychological distress and trauma of killing fake versions of your loved ones.
[ Yeah, sometimes it happens so often and you talk about it so much that it just becomes one of those things that can be casually spoken about. It had really messed with Aventurine at the time, but he's... recovering... ]
The town is mostly nice. Don't get me wrong. But the second you let your guard down, your mind will be preyed upon.
[ ugh. his emotions do like ten different things - distress and empathy, worry, sorrow. ]
... yes. [ it's not even the first time! damn sometimes IRL makes you do that too!!! THE WORST!!!! rondo nods even with it, though, determination settling in over all. ]
Of course... I will be careful. [ has he ever been careful once in his life? extremely debatable. ] Thank you for the warning... I'll be looking up to your guidance, Mr. Aventurine.
Aventurine can be found at Bop to the Top with a drink in hand because he absolutely needs one after everything that's happened. When he spots Rondo, he'll wave him over. ]
[ monday was a fever dream......... aventurine's so right for this! rondo bows briefly in greeting - he is still fancily dressed in his new uniform, but he trots right over after. ]
I'd be happy to accompany you, sir. [ hello hello.... he feels those tired emotions and laughs a little, his own sympathetic. maybe also a little tired. it has really been a Day. ]
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w0, monday.
Oh! Brave knight. Is this where you're staying?
[ The word "murderer" floats around on his cheek. ]
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- Misterrrr...... - Aventurine! Aventurine. [ he said no titles rondo ] I guess so. I didn't...
[ ... as he like blatantly and obviously trails off. sorry for staring at your face.... ]
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[ Sits on one of the beds! Continue those pushups... Aventurine will watch. :) ]
Haha... [ Well, it's not hard to guess what's being stared at. ] What does it say now?
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anyway - ah... busted. rondo immediately looks shamed, turning his gaze away to the floor.
... ]
...um, murderer. [ and, immediately brings his gaze back up, distressed. ] I - sorry, I didn't mean to stare...
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That's fine. It's not like you put it there. [ Waves the apology aside. ] I just hope it doesn't offend your knightly sensibilities?
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he's ripped! real big knight in shining armor kinda guy! anyway. he frowns, still, moving to sit up properly because he was really just there in push up positioning talking to a guy about a murderer.
and after a long moment: ]
... Well... I think that'd be a little hypocritical. Being a knight does sometimes require you to cut someone down... [ so... after a minute, he smiles a little. ] That could even show up on me, depending on what the qualifications for it are.
[ so no, meow meow, no offense ]
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Thank you for being understanding.
[ Rondo, you are so good... ]
To be honest with you, it was a long time ago. A lot of things have changed since then.
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...Everyone has a story to tell. [ there's a slight nod to the being understanding part, a little smile. ] You can't really understand someone's actions until you walk along their path, you know...?
I'm glad to hear that, though! [ thanks for getting off the path of murder (?) probably ] It sounds as if you may have triumphed over something quite difficult, Aventurine! That's impressive.
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It makes Aventurine keep his eyes off of the words on Rondo's shoulder, trying to show some basic courtesy toward the man being supportive of him when they barely know each other. ]
You're too kind. [ He doesn't even want to bully at this point. ] I think... I'm still not there yet, but I'm looking forward to reaching that end.
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the smile remains - supportive and encouraging, fists curling briefly in front of himself. ]
It's not always easy to tread that way. [ one towards triumph, one towards growth. ] So... then, maybe, I wish you the best of luck and all of the strength towards making it. It's pretty impressive to head for that goal of something better, too.
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[ Nevermind. He has to bully. It's a defensive mechanism. ]
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well he immediately turns bright red so there's that ]
A - Aventurine! [ rondo's never been called a hunk in his life ]
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[ LAUGHS!! ]
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he looks like he’s going to say something. Like. opens mouth. Closes mouth. And then realizes he, for this entire conversation, has not been wearing a shirt - so in a half flail of limbs he scrambles to grab his tabard, blushing straight out to his ears. EMBARRASSING. ]
It - that’s - you’re - I’ve worked hard! That’s why! [ okay ] Not on the poker face, I don’t even gamble….!
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[ This is too easy, Rondo, please... ]
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[ it looks like he's excited to be praised... it really is too easy. he is putting his knightly shirt back on now. ] I would not be worthy to be the Flameguard if I hadn't!
w4 sunday!! JUMPS IN
Hah! Hah! Hyah!
[ he's outside somewhere doing his sword forms! like a good boy...
he is however so fucking loud about it. HA!!!! ]
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Aventurine watches for a moment before cutting in between a set of HAHs. ]
Whoa, that's going to be handy.
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Oh - this? [ looking at his sword... and then he perks a little further and puts a hand to his heart. ] Yes - I've heard there can be monsters, right? I'll be happy to defend anyone that I can, in every way that I can.
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[ Since he's still recovering from cyoa, he's going to find a nearby bench to sit on. ]
How are you adjusting to the new place so far?
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[ silent hill vibes or not. watching aventurine hobble...poor guy.... he makes his way over to come join him, trotting with his usual energy. ]
And...now that I know Karlach's not suffering anymore, I feel a little bit more at ease. [ honestly this was the only thing keeping him in Major Despair. truly his brain is pea sized and dying is no problem when you are rondo eternal optimism ravus ] Plus, we can still talk to the others over there, even if it's just through letters. That's really nice, too. I'm just glad the weekend's over.
How are you feeling, Mr. Aventurine? You're not too hurt, right...? The others noted you were resting, on Saturday.
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[ He'll pat the empty space next to him on the bench so Rondo can join him. ]
I'm feeling much better, thank you. I suppose it was my turn when the week before my excursion, nearly everyone in the town was injured or dead besides myself and Nehan.
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[ things are great, until they aren't! thursdays, man! having just turned up dead he can unfortunately empathize. and as aventurine continues, he looks mildly horrified, though not surprised, and shakes his head. ]
And... That's - awful, that you had to go on one of those trips, and then - what happened? Was it a monster...? [ was it fire fleas ]
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[ Yeah, sometimes it happens so often and you talk about it so much that it just becomes one of those things that can be casually spoken about. It had really messed with Aventurine at the time, but he's... recovering... ]
The town is mostly nice. Don't get me wrong. But the second you let your guard down, your mind will be preyed upon.
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... yes. [ it's not even the first time! damn sometimes IRL makes you do that too!!! THE WORST!!!! rondo nods even with it, though, determination settling in over all. ]
Of course... I will be careful. [ has he ever been careful once in his life? extremely debatable. ] Thank you for the warning... I'll be looking up to your guidance, Mr. Aventurine.
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He'll give Rondo a friendly nudge with his elbow. ]
Please, you're the one radiating all that hope and optimism. We should be looking to you.
w7, monday.
Aventurine can be found at Bop to the Top with a drink in hand because he absolutely needs one after everything that's happened. When he spots Rondo, he'll wave him over. ]
Oh, good. I'd been hoping for some company.
[ The emotionshare is very... tired. ]
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I'd be happy to accompany you, sir. [ hello hello.... he feels those tired emotions and laughs a little, his own sympathetic. maybe also a little tired. it has really been a Day. ]
What are you drinking?
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My, don't you look quite dashing.
[ And then he'll offer Rondo the glass he'd been drinking from to share. Find out what it is.
It's just straight tequila. ]