Video; ☆ Seelie / Both Courts

[aureinsof]

[Locked to Seelie]

[As much as Aster doesn't want to do this, it's important in the end. It might help him make connections.]

Hey. With everyone preparing for war, thought I would make an offer. Name a monster you want and I'll tame it for you. I need a favour equal in return. You want something simple, it's simple return. Harder and I need more for it. Make an offer if you're interested.


[Open to Both Courts]

[Aster opens the message up here, because he needs to know more.]

Tell me about the beasts of this land. I need to hear from both courts. What monsters do you know about? The more in-depth, the better.

[He considers saying thanks but he doesn't, just shutting off his locket instead.]

Comments

[aureinsof]

[He snorts.] Don't tell me you're going to start a fairy rights campaign now.

[showmeyourwreath]

[UM. YES??? TIME TO GET ALL S.P.E.W. or like...S.P.F.W. WHATEVER! The point is she was hoping he'd correct her on that front, and knowing him maybe it is a poor choice or words, but she can't help but react to what she's hearing. She's getting angry, and there's an edge to her voice, but she doesn't raise it.]

Why wouldn't I? I'd say something about it if it were anyone, but I am a fairy! Aster you can't just own people! That's wrong!

[Does she have to bring Lloyd into this, she'll bring Lloyd into this, don't think she won't]

[aureinsof]

[No this is too funny. He's trying not to laugh, so he smirks instead.]

Afraid I'll just own you too?

bless your existence

[showmeyourwreath]

[She scoffs, she's so offended right now! There are so many things wrong with that, she's not sure where to start, so she gets combative.]

As if you could.

[He totally can't, though, right]

[aureinsof]

[Oh god no he can't do this anymore. He bursts out laughing. It just may be the first time he's actually laughed like this in his life. Congrats, Flora???]

You're amazing like this. [And yes, Flora, that is genuine admiration in his voice.] Kind of a shame to tell you pact magic requires them to agree to it.

[showmeyourwreath]

[Aster, you are one of the most baffling people.

She opens her mouth with a finger raised, then closes it, pressing it into a thin, rather motherly line before she folds her arms, but she's not stewing, surprisingly. In fact, her face is a little red. She can't say she enjoys being laughed at, but he seems actually happier for it, so she'll just...not do anything about it?]

Well, that's the way it ought to be, so that's fine, then.

[aureinsof]

[Yeah but you love it babe.

He grins, watching her reaction. It's really fun to mess with her. He doesn't understand it but it's fun, so he won't question it.]

Didn't think you thought so lowly of me that I'd force monsters to obey me.

[showmeyourwreath]

[She is going to kill him one of these days.

And by kill, she means probably yell.

...and by yell just glare--BUT REALLY, REALLY sternly!!!

Oh, but her shoulders slump and all the wind comes out of her sails because she can't abide misunderstandings like that. ...this is a little on her, huh.]

To be honest, I'd suspected you were just being...well you, and you weren't letting me think differently. And, that's just such a terrible choice of words--but. I am sorry if I seemed that way, all the same.

[aureinsof]

[Oh. She actually feels bad. Wow.]

...I like you better when you're angry at me. [What the hell Aster.] Anyway don't apologise. You don't have a reason to think better of me.

[showmeyourwreath]

Of course, I have a reason! We're friends!

[aureinsof]

H-Hey, what's with that word again?!

[showmeyourwreath]

What, "friends"? It's what we are, Aster. I still don't know why you get so bent out of shape over it.

[But it amuses her, please keep it up.

The best part is that she's being 100% genuine, too. Sincerity trolling is the best kind.]

[aureinsof]

[Sincere trolls are the worst.]

I don't think I'm capable of friends. Simple as that.

[showmeyourwreath]

[Think you mean "best". ]

Why wouldn't you think so? There has to be a reason.