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Tweak says, "We named the dog Indiana"

Ashton Anchors (zweimalgebissen) wrote in marinasylum,
@ 2011-06-18 20:09:00

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ashton anchors, conrad weller

[ Closed ]
[ It's late in the evening, and Ashton finally managed to scrounge together those supplies after spending time with Hiling earlier in the day. It wasn't exhausting, but the reality of the past few days was finally catching up to him and it weighed heavily on him as he turned the handle of the apartment door.

The sound of stone grinding against metal is unmistakable and, once inside, his eyes find Conrad's form across the room, hunched over with the sword in his lap and a whetstone in-hand. So much for getting to his room stealthily. He clutched the brown paper bag close to his chest and stepped forward. ] Hi, Conrad.

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	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 12:15 am UTC (link)
	Good. Then I won't worry about it. [ And he's about as sincere about that as he can be, but he does point up at Conrad. ] But we need to work out a system. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 12:17 am UTC (link)
	A -- system? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 12:19 am UTC (link)
	Right! Some kind of... I don't know. Signal or something. [ He points to the front door. ] So I don't come in when you two are... you know. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 12:21 am UTC (link)
	[he won't laugh at that, but can't hide a smile.] I would hope not to put you in that position. But if you like, I could leave something on the door. [if Diva gives him time for that.] [and of course, there is another option.] If you'd rather not join us, that is. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 12:23 am UTC (link)
	That would w-- [ Excuse him a moment. What did he just say...? ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 12:24 am UTC (link)
	[that reaction is just adorable, but Conrad really didn't mean to break your brain, brother dear.] There are restrictions, of course, but not having a license still permits a great deal. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 12:26 am UTC (link)
	[ So curious and yet so not. And then more curiosity that has nothing to do with Conrad or Diva... Damn it. ] It... does? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 12:28 am UTC (link)
	Yes. I know the limits well, so it would be nothing to worry about. [explaining the specifics would probably shut him down more, so he'll skip that part.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 12:30 am UTC (link)
	[ Wait, does he know from from practical experience, or is there some kind of... hell, he doesn't know, manual somewhere? ] I trust you, but... how do you know? [ Would he need to ask Acumen about it? God, talk about fifty levels of awkward. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 12:32 am UTC (link)
	I asked Sentience. [although perhaps he'll ask again, to be certain things have not changed.] Following those guidelines has never resulted in any punishment. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 12:34 am UTC (link)
	Oh. [ That's less weird. ] [ Wait. ] --so you've known for a while? How--? [ Then he stops himself, raising a hand, the other adjusting its grip on the bag. ] Wait. I should really put these in the fridge, fast. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 12:35 am UTC (link)
	[nodding, he'll wait for Ashton to get the blood in the fridge and his thoughts together.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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zweimalgebissen
2011-06-21 12:45 am UTC (link)

[ And he hurries off to his room, to store the the packs and also to lean against the door a minute and processing ... all that. The possibilities, mostly, and the implications of what has already been going on. It's not that he doesn't want to please Diva, but the dream he had... well, it wasn't his, but he was still there and enjoyed himself with Hiling. ... and then there are other thoughts and it's all just such a mess in his head.

But then he sits and thinks of all the times he's been cockblocked (even if he doesn't know the words) in his life. With Precis, Rena, Chisato...

Things weren't so bad here, right?

--no, who is he kidding. He isn't even dating anyone. This was all out of order. Why did things have to be so complicated? ]

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	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 12:47 am UTC (link)
	[ It's a few minutes before he comes back, sans headband, as he stopped by the bathroom to wash his warm face. If he's lucky, he'll get through this conversation without burning up (though it's unlikely). ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 12:48 am UTC (link)
	[just waiting patiently, although he does have a subject change in mind.] Ashton, I was thinking. There is something you can do that I'm sure Diva wold like. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 12:49 am UTC (link)
	...oh? What's that? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 12:55 am UTC (link)
	[nodding toward Ashton's workshop] I've seen some jewelery in there. I wonder if maybe you would make a piece for Diva. Blue, like her eyes, and ours when we use our powers. And maybe something for us, to signify that we are hers. That is something only you can do for her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 01:01 am UTC (link)
	[ Following that look a moment, he paused in thought. ] ...I think I could do that. I would need the right kind of stones, though. It'll be hard to do her eyes justice. [ Ashton reached up to fidget with a piercing, idly. ] Not impossible, though. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 01:05 am UTC (link)
	I have confidence in your skills. And Diva would be very pleased at the surprise. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 01:06 am UTC (link)
	[ A sharp nod. ] I hope so! That's a good idea, by the way. Thank you. [ It'll give him something to keep his hands busy, too. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 01:54 am UTC (link)
	You're welcome. I'll be looking forward to what you make for her. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 01:56 am UTC (link)
	[ Ashton puts a hand to his chin, contemplating several designs at once. ] Do you think she'd like a necklace? Or.. a bracelet? And what about us? [ Looking at his hands. ] What about rings? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 01:58 am UTC (link)
	I see a necklace being more to her liking. [a bracelet would frustrate her if it got in the way.] Whatever you make us would be perfect, I'm sure. A ring sounds very nice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	zweimalgebissen 2011-06-21 02:00 am UTC (link)
	[ Swift nod. ] Okay! I'll sketch something up later, and you can tell me what you think before I start. I'll want to use the best materials, and not waste any. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	edgeofsalvation 2011-06-21 02:02 am UTC (link)
	[nodding, content.] I'll be sure to keep it as a surprise from you to Diva. She will be so pleased. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)