Headquarters for the Cosmere RP

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((“What?” Ati asks. Melody blows a raspberry.))

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((Ren blows a raspberry back. “You’re… using the door?”))

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((“Well… yeah. I’m not gonna carry the baby up the building.” Ati walks in. Melody grabs at Ren’s hair as they pass them, not letting go.))

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((“Hey,” Ren says, softly trying to get Melody to let go. “Silly baby.”))

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((Melody sees this as a game. They start giggling, pulling at Ren’s hard, but not too hard. Ati watches with a smile on his face.))

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((“They’re so strong,” Ren says, still trying to get her to let go.))

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((“Well, they are related to two Vessels, the child of a Vessel, and…whatever Hoid is.” Melody lets go eventually, then starts rubbing the hand that was holding Ren’s hair against their cheek.))

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((Ren pets Melody’s chubby baby cheek. “Magic baby?”))

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((Melody /loves/ the pressure of the patting. They giggle happily and lean their head into Ren’s hand. “Dunno,” Ati says, keeping a hold on them so they don’t fall over. “I’m sure they have some kind of Investiture. Don’t know what yet.”))

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((Ren is so, so in love with this baby. “You’d better not see the future,” they tell Melody sternly. “It’s not fun.”))

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((Melody doesn’t know what in the world they just said, so their response is to start bouncing and flapping in Ati’s arms.))

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((Ren has to take a moment. Beautiful baby. Too beautiful.))

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((Ati laughs, sitting down and setting Melody in his lap. He keeps a hold on them so they don’t fall off. “They really can’t sit still. It could just be happy baby excitement, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they wind up with ADHD like me.”))

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((“Just as long as you don’t climb in windows like your dad.” Renarin considers what’s in the apartment that a baby might like to play with.))

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((Melody gets spit on their chin. Ati has to wipe that up, shaking his head and smiling. “I won’t let them do that.”))

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((Ren is genuinely teary looking at Ati and Melody. “Do you want cocoa?”))

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((“I’d say yes, but it’ll be hard to drink cocoa and keep Melody from–” Melody starts stroking one of the pillows with their tiny hand, almost falling right out of Ati’s lap because they had to reach for it. “–that.”))

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((“…I can hold them?” Ren asks shyly.))

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((“Yeah, of course.” Ati kisses the top of Melody’s head. “You be good, okay?” He hands them up to Ren carefully.))

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((They’re holding the precious child. Everything is right in the world. Renarin slowly sits down, smiling at Melody. “Hey there.”))

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((Melody starts bouncing and laughing. They grab at Ren’s hand, looking up at them for help. They want the hand.))

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((“What is it, silly?” Ren offers the hand, giggling a little back. “Milk’s on the left of the fridge, cocoa’s in the cabinet over the coffeemaker between the wall of tea and the cat food, don’t use the blue mug.”))

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((Ati salutes and goes off to make cocoa. Melody immediately takes Ren’s hand and chomps down, which doesn’t hurt since they have no teeth.))

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((“Hands aren’t for eating, silly.” Ren laughs and blows a raspberry.))

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((Melody pulls their mouth off and blows a louder one.))

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((Well, obviously Ren has to blow another raspberry.))

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((Melody …. howls. This is what doggo taught them.))

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((Renarin takes a moment. They howl back.))

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((Melody really starts laughing. It sounds funny when Ren does it. They laugh so hard that their little face gets red and they’re smiling ear to ear.))

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((“Oh?” Ren is in tears at how pure Melody is. They howl again for the baby.))

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((Theyre losing it. They’re laughing so hard they start hiccuping. Ati comes back in with the cocoa around then.))

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((Ren looks up at Ati. “..Wooo?”))

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((Ati sets the cocoa down and sits down in front of them. “Wooo!” Melody isnt going to stop laughing for awhile. They start flapping at the same time.))

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((“Oh!” Ren gasps softly. They’re flapping…))

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((“Lilith keeps teaching them to bark,” Ati says, sipping his cocoa. Melody is still bouncing and flapping.))

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((“Are you a dog?” Ren asks them. “Are you a puppy?”))

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((Melody howls again, and Ati almost chokes on his hot chocolate. He loves this baby.))

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((“You are?” Ren laughs. “No, you’re a baby! Baby.”))

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((“Baaaa…! Baa!” says Melody, giving Ren a toothless grin.))

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((“A very smart baby.” Ren smiles at them and turns to Ati. Did he… notice? The flapping?))

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((“Oh, you saw it too,” He says, guessing why Ren has that look. “Yeah, they’ve been doing that a lot. Can’t be sure yet, but…” Ati smiles.))

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((Ren takes a moment, then kisses Melody on the forehead.))

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((Melody gasps and hits their own forehead. They look happy.))

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((“Don’t do that, silly,” Ren mutters. They’re really crying now.))

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((“You okay?” Ati asks, patting Ren’s hand. Melody is looking around the room now, as if they just noticed it.))

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((“I’m in love,” Ren says softly.))

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((Ati squeezes Melody’s hand. “I think we all are.” Melody yawns. All that flapping and laughing was exhausting.))

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((“It /is/ late,” Ren agrees. They give Melody another little kiss, and another.))

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((Melody makes more happy baby noises, but do look like they’re drifting off.))

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((“What should I do?” Ren asks, looking up at Ati. They’re still crying.))

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((Ati laughs and takes Melody, cradling them in his arms. “I’ve got them, dont worry.”))

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((Ren wipes their face off. “Sorry.”))

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((“It’s okay. They are that cute.” Ati smiles and stands up. “I should probably get them home, though. They’re gonna cry if they dont get their bear and crib.”))

renarinofbridge4

((“I hope the cocoa was good.”))

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((“It’s always good.” Ati grins and leans down to kiss the top of their head. “I’ll bring them back to visit soon.”))

renarinofbridge4

((“Are you all right?” That was why they asked him over. Not to cry over this baby.))

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((Ati nods. “Yeah, I’m fine.”))

renarinofbridge4

((“You’re sure.”))

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((“Positive.”))

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((“…I love you.”))

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((Ati smiles at them, leaning down to give them the best hug he can with a baby in his arms. “I love you too.”))

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((Ren gives Ati and Melody both cheek kisses.))

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((Ati gives them a kiss back, and Melody is too sleepy to really notice what’s happening.))

renarinofbridge4

((“Thank you.”))

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((“Of course,” Ati says, smiling and waving. “We’ll see you again soon.”))

renarinofbridge4

gavilarkholin He’s had his phone the entire time

renarinofbridge4 He’s in prison. He’s not supposed to have his phone. It’s illegal.

gavilarkholin He’s Sadeas. He most likely paid someone for the privilege.

renarinofbridge4 It remains illegal.

gavilarkholin You’re correct. He doesn’t seem to care about following the law, though.

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar takes a moment. Ren’s calm reaction is surprising to him, and that … is a dress. Renarin has long hair. Renarin isn’t a dorky kid. “…You’ve grown even more than I expected.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“You’re dead,” says Renarin, who has never been much for beating around the bush or tact.))

gavilarkholin ((“Not anymore, clearly,” He looks down at Pali, trying to focus on something else. This is a lot to process. “Cute cat. It’s yours?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“This is Pali.” Renarin stares at Gavilar some more. “You’re dead.”))

gavilarkholin ((“I /was/.” He says, chuckling. “And you’ve supposed to be a small teenager who barely comes to my shoulder. Things have changed.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Being dead only changes in /one direction.” Renarin pauses and irritably pulls up to their very fullest height. they’re probably still shorter than Gav, unless he’s short…))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar is about Dalinar’s height, so he’s wherever they are next to Dalinar. “That is true. And I doubt you would’ve shrunk over the last eight years.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((shorter then, I think. “You should… come in. Before the cat tries to escape.”))

gavilarkholin ((“Good idea.” He steps inside, shutting the door behind him, then looks around. “Nice place. Do you have it all to yourself?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren puts Pali down. She goes to sniff Gavilar. “No, I’m… I’m… engaged.”))

gavilarkholin ((…Another thing. Oh man. He has a /lot/ to process here. “Well, that’s wonderful,” He smiles at them. “Who’s the lucky young man?” Gav is being heteronormative. Stop him.)) ((Not that he’s wrong, of course))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…why do you think it’s a man?” At thirteen, they were 100% convinced they were straight.))

gavilarkholin ((“Well, I just assumed…” Gavilar motions to the dress.))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…” Oh. Right. They’re in a dress. “…Straight men can wear dresses if they like…”))

gavilarkholin ((“…Oh.” Gavilar furrows his brow. “So you… aren’t a woman?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…No.” Well. Now they’re discussing gender with their dead uncle. “I’m… not a man either. But I’m more a man than a woman.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar chuckles, thoroughly confused now. “How is that possible? It’s one or the other.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…the gender binary is fake?”))

gavilarkholin ((“The … what?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Gender is a social construct and…” Ren laughs awkwardly. “You know me and social… anything.”))

gavilarkholin ((“I suppose this is something I’ll have to learn about,” He chuckles, shaking his head. “I have a lot to catch up on.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Yes, you…” Ren holds back another “you’re dead”. “…Do you want tea?”))

gavilarkholin ((“Tea would be nice.” He says, taking a seat on the couch. Pali jumps up into his lap. He really… does not know what to do with this cat.))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren rehearses what to say if he asks about the basket of stim toys on the table while making the tea. Chai. Chai for Gavilar.))

gavilarkholin ((He doesn’t notice the stim toys yet, at least. He’s still trying to process the cat, the dress, the hair. What is happening))

renarinofbridge4 ((Pali attempts to show him to pet her cheeks. Ren enters with mugs and sits down. “…you’re right, though.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar seems to be getting it. He pets her carefully. Big hands. Dont want to crush the cat. “…About your engagement?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“He’s a doctor.” They can do this. Brag about their husband. “I mean, he’s still in school, but he’s going to be a pediatrician. He saved Dad and Adolin’s lives from Sadeas once.”))

gavilarkholin ((“That’s wonderful. He seems like a good match for you.” He sips some of the tea, trying not to seem unsettled by the mention of Sadeas. “Is he the son of a Highprince, possibly? He must be from a good family if he’s that good a doctor.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“No, he’s…” Ren sits up a little straighter. “Actually, he’s darkeyes.”))

gavilarkholin ((“…A darkeyes?” He pauses mid-tea. “You’re… marrying a darkeyes?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Renarin takes a deep breath. “I’m marrying a /doctor/.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar tries to remember the things he’s learned. Darkeyes are people as well, and they should be treated equally. But the idea of Renarin /marrying/ a darkeyes is still… shocking. “I… see.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Renarin considers something to say. Besides “you’re dead”. “Would you rather I marry Sadeas’ nephew?”))

gavilarkholin ((“Certainly not.” He chuckles halfheartedly. “That boy was a disaster.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Kaladin’s a better man than any Highprince’s son.”))

gavilarkholin ((“You are my nephew. I’ll trust your judgement on that. Even if marrying a darkeyes is.. out of the ordinary.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Well, I am already gay.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar has come to terms with himself. “Me too.” He takes a sip of his tea.))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren spits all their tea straight onto the carpet.))

gavilarkholin ((“Sorry. Was that too sudden?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…please, please, please tell me…. /not with Sadeas/.”))

gavilarkholin ((He tries not to look nervous. “Well… I just mean that I am in general.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…Sorry.” Ren looks at the puddle of tea they made. They should clean that up. “There have been… /things/. While you were dead.”))

gavilarkholin ((“I’m… aware.” Gavilar doesnt know what to do with the puddle of tea. He’s never cleaned up anything in his life. “I… I /have/ been with Sadeas, yes. But things are different now.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Renarin chokes. “I am begging you to never let Jasnah know that.”))

gavilarkholin ((“I don’t intend to share that with my children. Trust me.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“/Good/.” Ren stands up and starts to get things to clean the tea. First, they offer their hand to Gavilar. “…welcome to the club.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar chokes, taking their hand. “I think I stood outside of the entrance for a good thirty years, but I’m here now.”)) ((CHUCKLES** gavilar chokes…………))

renarinofbridge4 ((“….and not. dead.”))

gavilarkholin ((“Yes. Not dead, either.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren considers if they have anything to say. No. They start cleaning up the tea.))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar tries to make small talk. “So, this Kaladin fellow. What’s he like?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Renarin considers. “Very quiet. Very kind.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar nods. Those are nice things. This is fine. “He sounds like a good match for you.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Mmh.” Ren keeps cleaning even though it’s cleaned. “…Have you spoken with Jasnah yet?”))

gavilarkholin ((“I haven’t gotten a chance. I’ve seen Sadeas, my brother, Navani, and now you. Also a chasmfiend, and a woman who crawled into my bedroom. This is an odd place.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Oh, Fluffle?” Ren asks casually. “We’re coworkers.”))

gavilarkholin ((“…Coworkers. With a chasmfiend.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Wait until you meet the talking cat.”))

gavilarkholin ((“……The talking cat.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“He belongs to a god who gives people violins for no good reason.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar thinks for a moment. “Does that god also offer people slippers and houses?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“And say things about your colors?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((I eat))

gavilarkholin ((enjoy eat)) ((“That would be her. She’s the one that climbed into my bed when I was sleeping and gave me a lollipop.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Edgli.” Ren pauses. “Really puts sitting here having tea with my dead gay uncle in perspective.” The snark is new, to Gavilar at least. Thirteen-year-old Renarin was far too shy for sarcasm.))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar is surprised by the sarcasm. He likes it, though. “It certainly does.” He chuckles and sips his tea. “Though if this campus has gods that give out slippers and friendly chasmfiends, it can’t be too shocking that I returned.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“I have a friend who’s a god, and he told me, but… I didn’t believe him.”))

gavilarkholin ((He’s thrown off again. “…So you have a friend who’s a god. Which one is this? There seem to be many.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Ati. Short, red hair– kidnapped you, actually. For Sadeas.” Ren pauses. “You really are not the strangest thing in my life right now.”))

gavilarkholin ((“Ati. Sadeas mentioned that he was a friend of his as well.” Gavilar has …. no idea.))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…Sadeas enslaved me just this month,” Ren blurts out.))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar blinks at him. “…/What/?”)) ((heck i’ll be back in a few minutes theyre killing gavilar rip))

renarinofbridge4 ((“He was trying to enslave Kaladin’s family, so obviously I… had to…”)) ((what))

gavilarkholin ((renarin is hitting him with so much at once. they are kill him)) ((“…Almighty,” Gavilar rubs his temples. “Sadeas just gets worse and worse the more I hear. I’m so sorry that happened, Renarin.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…It was my own mistake.” Telling Gavilar that Sadeas sucks, good. Getting pity… not good.))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar… does not Know. “It certainly was not. It was horrible of him to do that. You were honorable by offering yourself to protect those you love, Renarin. I’m proud of that. Though you shouldn’t have had to endure whatever he did.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Renarin makes the “please stop” face, which has not changed in the last eight years. “It’s fine. A friend rescued me and then Dad dueled Sadeas.”))

gavilarkholin ((He does recognize the “please stop” face and takes his arm off. “Good. And you’re safe now. That’s what matters.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“The point is not to trust him. Please, Uncle.” They need wine. Gavilar probably needs wine too.))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar ran out of tea and is very thirsty. He does need wine. A lot of wine. But he probably won’t ask. “I have never trusted him, Renarin.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren picks out some wine, and assumes Gavilar would like some too. It’s nice wine. Dead gay uncles get nice wine. “You… haven’t?”))

gavilarkholin ((Dead gay uncle appreciates the wine. “No. I care for him, but I’m not foolish enough to trust the man.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…Oh.” Ren sinks into the couch. “I expected this to go like Dad’s amnesia.”))

gavilarkholin ((“…Dalinar has amnesia?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Had. It’s complicated.”))

gavilarkholin ((“…Everything here is complicated.” He takes a sip of wine. A long sip.))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Yes.” Ren sighs at their wine. “Things come into play that… you may know, but if you don’t it’s not my place to tell you. His memories are back, though. You don’t need to worry about that.”))

gavilarkholin ((“That’s good. Only one of us has amnesia, then.” He needed this wine. It’s good wine.))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren blinks. “…Which one?”))

gavilarkholin ((“Me. I can’t remember anything that happened after I died, and some things from before it are a little fuzzy.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Oh.” Ren fills the awkward silence with wine. “…I had amnesia once.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar does too. “Maybe it’s a family trait.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Sadeas decided to tell me about his sex life.” Why did they say that? More wine.))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar looks…. worried. “…Oh my.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Sorry. You didn’t need to know that.”))

gavilarkholin ((“No… it’s just…” Gavilar considers what he’s going to say. Then he makes a mistake. “Did he talk about /me/?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren gets another glass of wine and drinks it. “No, just Dad.”))

gavilarkholin ((This wounds Gavilar’s pride. He sips his wine. “I see.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…Our family is /weird/.”))

gavilarkholin ((“Yes. It is. There are a /lot/ of things here that are weird.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…There’s a new Star Wars movie.”))

gavilarkholin ((“Oh, really? I thought that had finished.” He remembers little Ren with lightsabers. Cute child.))

renarinofbridge4 ((“No, they’re making a lot of movies now.” Ren tries to subtly move the stim toys out of sight.))

gavilarkholin ((The movement… makes Gavilar notice them. “What are those?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“………….Mine.” Crap.))

gavilarkholin ((“Well… I assumed that. But what are they?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“They’re…” Ren pauses and demonstrates a twisty puzzle.))

gavilarkholin ((“They’re interesting.” Gavilar doesn’t take it from them, but he looks. “Are they used for something?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…I used to sit in the corner with that Rubix cube Navani gave me?” agh. this is what they did not want to discuss. their small Very Obviously Autistic self))

gavilarkholin ((“Oh. So you like these like that?” Gavilar doesn’t notice still. Oblivious man.))

renarinofbridge4 ((“They’re… calming.” They sit back and spin their wedding ring.))

gavilarkholin ((“Ah. Alright. That makes sense.” Gavilar does not understand Autism but doesnt find the stim toys odd.))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren continues to be anxious and stim with their wedding ring. and be a little giddy about having a wedding ring.))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar looks at the time. “Oh, it’s getting late. I should probably get going.” He stands up and dusts himself off. “I wouldn’t want to interfere with you and Kaladin’s alone time.”))

renarinofbridge4 (Ren goes neon red.))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar wasn’t even thinking about /that/, and his eyes widen slightly. “W-well, I’m not implying anything by that, I’m just saying that I wouldn’t want to interfere with plans.” That was not much better.))

renarinofbridge4 ((“I… er.” This is so far beyond Ren’s social ability. Even Professor Tindwyl might struggle here.))

gavilarkholin ((“Anyway,” Gavilar smiles awkwardly. “I’ll get going.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“Have fun.” Why did they say that?))

gavilarkholin Yes. I just wanted to clear everything up. While it is slightly scandalous, I think it’s good that you’re with my brother. He does seem to make you happy.

brightnessnavani I see. About what? Ah. That. Yes. He does.

brightnessnavani Although I fear that this may cause Dalinar to be..a little self conscious now.

gavilarkholin That’s good. You deserve better than what I gave you. Hopefully not. I’ll try and see to it that things remain as they are.

brightnessnavani As far as he’s concerned, we had a happy marriage

gavilarkholin That was when he had his youthful ignorance. Though that idea won’t change unless we tell him the truth.

brightnessnavani And we had ours. Ah yes. I will be talking to him about it. Gavilar. We didn’t even sleep in the same room.

gavilarkholin I think that’s a good idea. …I’m aware. That is information he deserves, being your husband now.

brightnessnavani Yes. He does.

gavilarkholin I’m truly sorry, Navani. I didn’t treat you well.

brightnessnavani We didn’t treat each other well. I became indifferent to you.

gavilarkholin And I never communicated well with you. I shut you off to things and left you confused and hurt. That is not how a husband should be.

brightnessnavani I’m not sure we could call ourselves husband and wife. We were really more like political acquaintances

gavilarkholin You’re right. That’s precisely what it was. I’m just happy that things have improved for you.

brightnessnavani Yes. Are you hurt at all by this Gavilar? Do you care at all?

gavilarkholin At first I was shocked. But I considered it, and I think that’s it’s a good thing. Don’t get me wrong, Navani. I love you dearly. I just don’t think that it’s the same way my brother does.

brightnessnavani No. It’s very much different. I could never love you the way I love Dalinar. I shouldn’t have married you.

gavilarkholin And I can’t love you the way I should have. But I /do/ care for you. I always will. You’re very dear to me, and so is my brother.

brightnessnavani You’re very dear to me also. You are the father of my children. I told you things I never told Dalinar

gavilarkholin I hope that we’ll be able to remain that close. It should be easier now that we don’t have the stress of marriage.

brightnessnavani Truly. I want you to be happy also. Which means being honest with yourself.

gavilarkholin I think… that I am now. Finally. It took me a very long time.

brightnessnavani I knew the entire time. You realize that? But please realize, that there are much more attractive men around here than Sadeas.

gavilarkholin Well… he /was/ quite attractive when he was younger.

brightnessnavani Gavilar. He’s awful now. You don’t understand. He almost killed Dalinar.

gavilarkholin I… I know. We discussed that yesterday. That is something I will never forgive him for. And I’m attempting to keep my distance. I’ll be trying to forget my feelings for him. I have to face that things are not the same anymore.

brightnessnavani That would be wise, love. Have you ever…looked into Hrathen?

gavilarkholin I… have not heard of him, no.

brightnessnavani Hm.

gavilarkholin My scribe seems to know him.

brightnessnavani Oh darling, I should warn you. Amaram is married now Your scribe? Darling, we are going to have to teach you how to read.

gavilarkholin Yes. She’s … an excitable young lady. But she’s transferring what I want to say accurately, I hope, so it’s all I have. I see. And it isn’t Jasnah, if I’m seeing your implication correctly.

brightnessnavani No. It’s a rather disgusting young woman. Jasnah was never really one for relationships. Oh. We have a grandson.

gavilarkholin … Sometimes I forget how old that I am.

brightnessnavani Please don’t bring it up. My hair is graying thinking about it Gavilar. We need to stop this.

gavilarkholin Stop what?

brightnessnavani We are doing it again. Brushing off our relationship. We need to talk. Not hesitantly touch the beast then run away. We are not cowards.

gavilarkholin …Ah. What I said was truthful though, Navani. This is for the best.

brightnessnavani We can’t do this anymore. It is. But we need to talk about how none of it was real. Except for the parenting part.

gavilarkholin We were more political allies than a couple, as you said. What is there to discuss?

brightnessnavani The fact that you couldn’t talk to me? The affairs. The different rooms. Gavilar you didn’t even cry once in our friendship

gavilarkholin I tend to have a problem with communication. Which caused issues for us, and I’m sorry about that.

brightnessnavani I hate that you didn’t feel like you could talk to me.

gavilarkholin There were things that I couldn’t even admit to myself back then, dear. I think if I was willing to do that then I would’ve been able to relay more to you.

brightnessnavani You should have comfortable around me, love. Been comfortable*

gavilarkholin I was. For the most part. But it was impossible for me to be when I wasn’t even comfortable with myself.

brightnessnavani That saddens me. You were one of the most confident people I knew. Well.. you still /are/.

gavilarkholin I am. And I’ve finally faced things about myself now. It will be different.

brightnessnavani I love how blue your eyes are.

brightlordkholin I love how sweet your smile is.

brightnessnavani It is hardly as sweet as yours.

brightlordkholin My men have had no luck locating Sadeas.

brightnessnavani You would think that they would have by now, considering how he literally smells like he was the test subject for a perfume factory.

brightlordkholin He must have outside help.

brightnessnavani Oh. I’m sure of it. I’m not sure what to do, other than going to find him myself. He is probably in his summer house he built in Kholinar.

brightlordkholin Possibly.

brightnessnavani Can I borrow your shardblade?

brightlordkholin You’ll have to ask him.

brightnessnavani Ah yes. Perhaps I will just borrow Elhokar’s.

brightnessnavani I believe this is an act of treason on Sadeas’ part. Which could be punishable by death.

brightlordkholin I agree.

brightnessnavani I am more disgusted than saddened by this. Does that make me an awful person?

brightlordkholin I don’t believe so. Gavilar has moved on; the only thing Sadeas has insulted is our honor as a royal house. If anything, then I am an awful person because I and Renarin are hoping that we will be able to carry out the punishment for a charge of treason.

brightnessnavani If you don’t, I will.

Today at 4:32 PM

brightlordkholin I love you.

gavilarkholin ((The statue starts shaking. He must’ve finally pronounced the words correctly, because the stone seems to almost melt off of Gavilar before disappearing completely. He drops to the floor, coughing and having to steady himself so he doesn’t completely fall down, and looks around with an expression of utter confusion.))

highprincesadeas ((Sadeas stares up in shock, not knowing if the blood loss was causing hallucinations or if it actually did work this time “G-gavilar?”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar rubs his head. It hurts, and he can’t remember anything that happened after the assassin stabbed him. Where /was/ the assassin? It took him a minute to process the voice, but when he does, he looks up. He doesn’t recognize the person in front of him at first, but then he sees his eyes, and the expression. That’s recognizable. “…Torol?”))

highprincesadeas ((“Gavilar!” he breaks into a genuine smile, one he doesn’t show often, and scrambles forward to give Gavilar his arm and hold him steady “Oh storms… Gavilar” he looks up at him, still not believing its him. Sadeas looks a bit of a mess, he’s paler from the blood lost for the resurrection, he hasnt washed in days and theres the obvious extra 8 years aging which were not very kind to him.))

gavilarkholin ((“What… what’s going on?” Gavilar looks very out of it. He takes Sadeas’s arm gratefully. He doesn’t comment on his appearance, even if it is shocking–it’s still Sadeas, after all. There’s so much to be confused about at the moment and Sadeas looking older is only one thing.))

highprincesadeas ((“Well… It’s a long story” he looks around, even though he knows no one is there “You’ve been somewhat, kind of… dead.” He grimaces, mad at himself for not even planning what to say if he actually got him back))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar sucks in a breath. “…Almighty,” He looks around more now that he’s less dizzy, trying to recognize his surroundings. That’s impossible, of course. “Well, considering the last thing I can remember is blacking out in a fatal situation, that doesn’t seem unlikely. Even if shocking. For how long?”))

highprincesadeas ((“For the last 8 years or so, a tad longer” he stands up, pulling Gavilar with him and dusting himself off “I would offer you a drink and a chair but this isnt the must luxurious of places”))

gavilarkholin ((“And … why am I alive?” He looks down at the symbols written in blood at his feet. It doesn’t look too trustworthy to him. “You did this?” He places his hands on Sadeas’s wounded arm that he used for the blood very gently, making sure he has it patched up correctly.))

highprincesadeas ((“I… did” He goes slightly redder than normal, pulling his arm away and putting it behind him “Dont worry, it’s not all my blood. It doesn’t matter anyway.” he smiles, restraining his eagerness from before and putting on his usual poise. “As I said, it’s a long story. All that matters is you’re back, and you can tell Dalinar is stop trying to arrest me”))

gavilarkholin ((“Arrest you? For what?” Gavilar furrows his brow. It isnt seeming to register with him that he was a Soulcast statue and was buried for eight years. Some things just haven’t hit quite yet.))

highprincesadeas ((“I may have… Stolen your soulcast body from the royal palace and committed treason in doing so” he smiles sheepishly, fiddling with the cuffs of his sleeves and avoiding eye contact “We’re just outside Kabranth right now, god knows where this is though. Well, Ati knows, he’s kind of a god. Ah, you dont even know what I’m talking about, i’m rambling…”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar is definitely dumbfounded. He stares at him for a moment before speaking. “Alright. Let’s… slow down,” He sits down on the bleachers near them, which is interesting to see next to his kingly outfit, and pats for Sadeas to sit next to him. “You’re a criminal now. Wonderful. But what was that about a god?”))

highprincesadeas ((“Oh, the god bit isn’t very important. Just shards and vessels and their constant meddling, gives me a headache…” He sits down next to him, looking at Gavilar’s face and taking it in. “Storms…you haven’t aged a day” He resists the urge to reach out and touch his face))

gavilarkholin ((He doesn’t have to resist much, because Gavilar reaches out and rests his hand on Sadeas’s. He’s still shocked by the changes in him, but he knows Sadeas, and that’s definitely him. “Well… I have been dead. And I think gods are important, but we can talk about that later. There’s plenty to talk about there, and I need to tell my brother…” He trails off, then shakes his head. “Anyway. I suppose I’m no longer king, am I? How is my son?”))

highprincesadeas ((“Elhokar? Oh he’s fine I suppose. Dalinar and I have been advising him with his kingly duties and such. He’s nearly 30 now, would you believe!” Sadeas smiles, not objecting to the touch. A flash of guilt goes through him as he remembers his various plans to have elhokar assassinated, but it doesnt show on his face))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar smiles. He doesn’t notice the guilt at all. “That’s wonderful! I’m glad it’s going well. How is my wife?”))

highprincesadeas ((A slightly malicious look comes across his face but he puts on fake sympathy “Ah… you may want to ask Dalinar about that” He licks his lips “Navani isn’t exactly your wife anymore…”))

gavilarkholin ((“…What?” Gavilar blinks at him. “What do you mean?” He chuckles, thinking that it’s some kind of joke. Of course Navani is his wife.))

highprincesadeas ((“Things have changed a lot since you’ve been gone.” he gives him a sympathetic look “Navani really didnt miss the chance to jump into your brothers bed once you died.”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar stares at him. “You’re… pulling my leg, aren’t you?” He chuckles and rubs Sadeas’s back. “I know you’ve never liked her, but don’t scare me like that.”))

highprincesadeas ((“Well… you’ll see about that later” he leans into the touch, realizing just how much he missed Gavilars presence. “If you like I can grab you a recent history book that covers your assassination and the war”))

gavilarkholin ((“I…” Gavilar would continue to ask questions, but Sadeas leaning into him distracts him. He cant remember anything that happened after he died, but he does have an unexplainable feeling that it has been a long time since he’s seen Sadeas. He hugs him tighter. “That would be nice. I’ll have a scribe read it to me soon.”))

highprincesadeas ((“Oh it’s fine, i’ll read it to you if you like!” He smiles, opening up his phone and checking his messages, continuing talking while looking down “I’m sure they have a copy online, we have plenty of time till dalinar’s special guard finds us to lock me up”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar looks shocked. “You can read?” He’s watching Sadeas’s phone, but he has no idea what it says. “When did you learn to read?”))

highprincesadeas ((“Oh..” He blushes, realizing what he just admitted “You mean… I assumed you knew how… didnt you write your last words on the ground when you died?”))

gavilarkholin ((“…No?” Gavilar pauses. He seems to consider for a moment, and then his eyes widen. “He listened to me, then? That assassin? He must’ve written it.”))

highprincesadeas ((“The… assassin wrote it…” He curses softly “Storms, we’re a bunch of idiots! All this time we assumed…!” ))

gavilarkholin ((“I told him what I wanted to be said, but I never wrote it.” He says, still watching Sadeas’s phone with interest. “I suppose that it’s good he could write. I didn’t really expect him to deliver my message.”))

highprincesadeas ((He notices Gavilar’s interest in the phone “Ah, this is like a spanreed device. Look here, it’s a picture of a cat my… friend… send me.” He shows gavilar the phone, letting him hold it “Ialai does most of the typing for me of course, aha” He blushes “I’m not a woman or anything, I’m not really reading, you know”))

gavilarkholin ((“Hm,” Gavilar nods, playing with the phone like he’s a child with a new toy. He has no idea how the little device works, but it seems interesting. They’ve certainly advanced during his absence. “Don’t worry. It’s cute when you do feminine things.” He gives Sadeas a smile.))

highprincesadeas ((He smiles back, giving him a light shove “Stop being such a suck up just because I brought you back from the dead” he grabs the phone back before gavilar does anything too damaging “So, any questions?”))

gavilarkholin ((He laughs and shoves Sadeas back playfully. “Oh, come now. I’m not sucking up to you. You know I mean it.” He hands the phone back to him, shaking his head. “I have … a lot of questions. But I think that it would be better to clear my head and meet with my brother and the others before asking anything else.”))

highprincesadeas ((“That might be tricky… I can’t leave here without being found out”))

gavilarkholin ((“Well, they’ll be less eager to arrest you if I show up with you.” He pats his shoulder comfortingly. “It’ll probably shock them enough for them to forget about it.”))

highprincesadeas ((“You didn’t see how pissed off Dalinar was…” he chuckles nervously “You’re probably going to hear a lot of bad things about me in the next few days, and I apologise in advance”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar smiles at him. “It can’t be so bad. You’ve always been a mess, but we’ve stuck with you this whole time.” He pulls him in, kissing his forehead.))

highprincesadeas ((“Oh stop it” he laughs, pushing him off “look, I’m trying to be serious here. I’ve really fucked up this time”))

gavilarkholin ((“…What did you do?” He looks more concerned now. “It can’t be that bad. We’ve been through a lot together.”))

highprincesadeas ((“You were always my sense of direction, as silly as it seems. Once you were gone I… I…” he takes a deep breath, really not wanting to tell him but not wanting him to find out from someone else “I tried to have dalinar and his son put out of the way… take over the throne for myself” he diverts his gaze away from Gavilars eyes))

gavilarkholin ((“You…” He furrows his brow, still looking at him. It’s not really getting through to him that Sadeas is implying that he tried to kill his brother. Everything is still fuzzy at the moment. “…What did you do…?”))

highprincesadeas ((“Let’s… talk about it tomorrow. You’re probably hungry and tired” he hasn’t got the guts to explain, he just wants to enjoy the time with Gavilar while he can without it being tainted. “Have one of these” he hands him a chocolate bar “Sorry it’s sweet, I was only carrying them around for Ati”))

gavilarkholin ((“…Alright.” Gavilar nods, leaving it at that. Sadeas is probably right, he assumes. His head hurts and he needs time to adjust. “Who’s this Ati you keep mentioning?” He takes the candy bar, opening it up. Now isnt the time to worry about masculinity.))

highprincesadeas ((“A friend of mine, he’s a sweet kid. Reminds me of myself sometimes” Sadeas opens up one for himself and eats it too))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar takes a bite. He wrinkles his nose, a little taken aback by the sweet taste. “Interesting. And he enjoys foods like this? Must be a foreigner.”))

highprincesadeas ((“Well, you could say that…” he laughs, finishing his quickly “there’s a lot of foreigners around here, sone better than others”))

gavilarkholin ((It’s a little too sweet for him, but he eats it regardless. He seems to be very hungry. It wasn’t even something he realized until he had the candy. “So, we should give some time for my brother to cool off, and then go out and confront them?”))

highprincesadeas ((He looks nervous “I suppose…” he puts his hand on gavilars arm “if I do go to prison, can you promice to get me out, no matter what you hear about me”))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar chuckles, as if he finds the idea of not getting him out to be silly. He really has no clue what he’s in for. “Of course, Torol. I wouldn’t leave you there.”))

highprincesadeas ((“You have to promice me.” He looks serious “swear on your honor”))

gavilarkholin ((“…Is it that serious?” He blinks at him, but takes his hand. “I swear on my honor. I won’t.”))

highprincesadeas ((“Thank you, old friend” he relaxes, leaning back and still holding his hand “I don’t know how tired people normally are after being resurrected… There are some comfortable mats near by if you do need sleep” you can tell on sadeas’s face he’s pretty drained and sleepy))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar nods his head. He looks at the mat, then back at Sadeas, noticing that he looks as tired as he feels. “Alright, then.” He stands up, bends down, and lifts Sadeas right up. It’s definitely a lot harder than before, but Gavilar is pretty strong, and Sadeas /is/ quite a bit shorter than him, so he manages to get him over to the mat and set him down.))

highprincesadeas ((“Hey!” He weakly protests but doesn’t struggle “I’m not a child, I can still walk!” he’s laughing despite what he’s saying, he does enjoy getting picked up. He stretches out on the mat, getting comfortable “…Thanks”))

gavilarkholin ((“You’re welcome.” He smiles at him and tries to tug off the heavy cape and some of the robes he was put in so he doesn’t get tangled in them when he sleeps. “I’m sure I’ll be able to talk Dalinar out of throwing one of his fits. You don’t worry about it.”))

highprincesadeas ((He tries his best not to stare “Fits…heh. I don’t think Dal has had one of his fits in a long time…” ))

gavilarkholin ((Gavilar chuckles, sitting beside him and stretching. “Dalinar is always having one of his fits. Even if he took my advice and tried to better himself, that couldn’t have changed.”))

highprincesadeas ((Hoo boy Gavilar are you in for a shock “you’ll see…’ he chuckles lightly and rests his head against Gavilars shoulder, drifting off pretty quickly "You still… smell the same”))

gavilarkholin ((He’s pretty much in blissful ignorance right now. He pats Sadeas’s head and lets him lean into him, shutting his eyes. “Well, other than being exhausted, I don’t feel any different. It’s… a strange feeling.”))

highprincesadeas ((“I’m glad… I was worried you’d come back… wrong”))

gavilarkholin ((“I’m just fine. And we’ll work this out, don’t worry.” He ends up drifting off a little after that. Sadeas is probably… going to be rolled on top of or bear hugged all night. Gavilar wallows constantly.))

brightlordkholin I have relilable reports.

highprincesadeas Your son is not a reliable report

brightlordkholin My child, Renarin, is reliable, and so is their source.

highprincesadeas Their source is ati, who is an even less reliable report

highprincesadeas Drop the charges against me

brightlordkholin Will you return Gavilar’s body?

highprincesadeas I don’t have it. Why would I steal Gavilars body, that’s ridiculous?

brightlordkholin You and I both know that outside of political enemies, of which we have none vitriolic for such an act, you are the most likely suspect for such an act. I suggest you try acting innocent instead to someone who hasn’t known you for over two decades.

highprincesadeas You always assume I’m the one behind everything!

highprincesadeas Just this once it might not be me

brightlordkholin But it is you.

highprincesadeas Okay yes fine, it was me But I took it for a very important reason

brightlordkholin Bring him back.

highprincesadeas That’s what I’m trying to do!!

brightlordkholin I beg your pardon?

highprincesadeas I’m going to bring him back To life

brightlordkholin That’s impossible.

brightlordkholin The very thought of it is blasphemous as well.

highprincesadeas Maybe it is impossible, but I have to try

brightlordkholin No, you do not.

highprincesadeas I made a deal with a god, I don’t quite understand the details but… Don’t you want to see him again?

brightlordkholin Of course I do, Torol, but I can’t. Neither of us can.

highprincesadeas You’re wrong

brightlordkholin We will see him in the Tranquiline Halls.

highprincesadeas Fuck the storming Tranquiline Halls! I don’t want to wait that long!

brightlordkholin You might not have to.

highprincesadeas Is that a threat?

brightlordkholin Perhaps. Rarely in my life have I been as furious as I was when I heard what you’d done.

highprincesadeas Gavilars body is fine with me I did not take it with the intent of angering you However much I do enjoy that particular emotion on you…

brightlordkholin Gavilar’s body is the body of a King, the first King of Alethkar in a long time. His body is a symbol of the unification of the Highprinces under a common ruler. It will not be ‘fine’ with you.

highprincesadeas If it doesn’t work ill give him back and you can lock me up

brightlordkholin I cannot let you try.

highprincesadeas I give you my word, as little as that means to you these days

brightlordkholin I have already ordered a squad to bring you in.

highprincesadeas Storms Why must you be so difficult I would have thought you’d be happy to see him again after you let him die! I guess you truely are the worst brother Good luck finding me 😚

brightlordkholin You will not see the light of day as long as I can possibly allow for it.

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren stands a little more stiffly. This has been rehearsed. “I’m afraid I’m simply not cut out for this, and I’d prefer to focus on my studies and my marriage.”))

lavendercravat ((Wax frowns up at them. “Why now? What prompted this decision at this time?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“I’ve made enough mistakes.”))

lavendercravat ((Wax’s mouth twitches. “Speaking from experience, mistakes, even excessive-seeming ones, don’t necessarily exclude you from this line of work.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“With my track record, it’s only a matter of time before I make one that can’t be fixed.” Ren shrugs. “I was never cut out for this.”))

lavendercravat ((“What, protecting people on Campus? You’re a Radiant, aren’t you? Isn’t their whole thing protecting people? I’m not sure you could really be any better cut out for something like this.” Wax took a breath. “But, if you’re serious about this…”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“I’m obviously /not/ cut out for this.” Ren takes a moment. “I get caught up in the violence. I make bad decisions.”))

lavendercravat ((“Not exactly unusual, especially for people relatively new to the whole CampSec bit.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“I /know/ I’m disappointing everyone,” Ren says. they fully expect that Wax is too, but will lie about it.))

lavendercravat ((“Seeing as I’m part of everyone and have not been disappointed by you, I can confidently say that that statement is false. Also Sadeas doesn’t count. As a general rule.” Wax tries really hard to be funny sometimes. Occasionally it even works.))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren takes a deep breath. “My father is.”))

lavendercravat ((Wax stills at that. “Your father?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“What I pulled with Sadeas… he’s disappointed.”))

lavendercravat ((“Well he shouldn’t be.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…What?” He’s shocked them into full offense.))

lavendercravat ((“Your father shouldn’t be disappointed in you.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“…Yes he should! I do stupid things!”))

lavendercravat ((“Everyone does stupid things. I’m sure /he’s/ done plenty of stupid things. The doing of the stupid thing isn’t the important part- it’s the dealing with the consequences bit that matters, and you usually handle that part admirably.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“I’m the responsible one.” Ren sits down, accepting that this is going to be a conversation. “I’m meant to be better than this.”))

lavendercravat ((Wax snorts. “The only thing anyone is meant to be is themselves, responsible or irresponsible as that may be. If you’re going to try to be better, just make sure you’re doing it because it’s what /you/ want to be.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“I…” Ren’s lost. “…I want to be what everyone expects of me.”))

lavendercravat ((“That implies ‘everyone’ agrees on what they expect of you. Somehow I don’t think that’s true.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“That’s probably why I don’t have particularly good mental health.”))

lavendercravat ((“…yeah I can’t imagine it would help at all.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“It’s…” Ren is fiddling with the edge of their sweater. “I clearly wasn’t ever meant to fight.”))

lavendercravat ((Wax just gives Ren a /look/ before talking again. “Certainly not for lack of trying. Anyway… there are non-combat things you can do in CampSec, if you should decide to stay on.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren nods along. “…I’m sorry.”))

lavendercravat ((Wax sighs quietly. “If you really want to quit, there’s nothing I can do about it, but you’ll always be welcome here regardless.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Renarin answers with a silence that means they very, very much don’t want to.))

lavendercravat ((Wax pushes the papers back across the table. “Think about it for another day or two? Figure out if you really want this?”))

renarinofbridge4 ((“If I keep going on like this, I’ll hurt someone.” They push them back at him.))

lavendercravat ((Wax reluctantly picks up the papers and stares at them. “Alright. If you’re sure it’s what You want.” He puts them back on the table and stands to stretch. “The papers probably won’t be processed for another week or so; Mondays are my paperwork days.” He tries for a grin.))

renarinofbridge4 ((“I guess…” Ren manages half a smile. “I’m Anakin and not Luke after all.”))

lavendercravat ((“Hardly. I don’t think I’ve met anyone more Luke in my life. …And Renarin? If you ever change your mind, we’d love to have you back.”))

renarinofbridge4 ((Ren stares down at the floor. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry…” They stand up, hoping to get out before they get emotional.))

shard-of-cultivation if you /ever/ insinuate that Ati is “faking”–or, for that matter, that /anyone/ with a mental illness is faking it–again, i’m going to shove my shardblade so far up your ass that even Ati won’t be able to find it apologize to him

highprincesadeas Excuse me? I’m afraid this isn’t your business, brightness

shard-of-cultivation apologize to ati frankly you’re lucky that i haven’t come over there to kick your ass already because you more than deserve it

shard-of-cultivation this is my fucking business

shard-of-cultivation if you’re being an ass to my family, it’s my fucking business

highprincesadeas Calm down ma'am

shard-of-cultivation Excuse me?

highprincesadeas Take deep breathes, relax.

shard-of-cultivation Why should I calm down, exactly?

highprincesadeas Women are unattractive when they yell It would be a shame with your pretty face

shard-of-cultivation well, if you don’t apologize to ati this instant, i’m about to get a lot more unattractive, brat

highprincesadeas Dont call me brat

shard-of-cultivation why shouldn’t i?

highprincesadeas I’m an adult man Ati’s the one whose a brat

shard-of-cultivation Ati is hundreds of times your age, and you /are/ a brat

highprincesadeas Sorry if I have offended you ma'am But this isnt to do with you, it’s between me and ati

shard-of-cultivation again you’re messing with someone in my family it is absolutely to do with me and you shouldn’t be apologizing to me, you should be apologizing to ati

highprincesadeas No, he needs to get a grip

shard-of-cultivation Alright, I gave you a chance. The moment I’m done dealing with things infinitely more important than you, you and I and probably Aona are going to have a talk. Today at 5:40 PM

highprincesadeas Listen, love, it’s fine. We’ve sorted it out.

shard-of-cultivation …what did you just call me?

highprincesadeas Love? It’s a friendly term to refer to young ladies?

shard-of-cultivation Listen, brat, first of all, you don’t get to call me “love.” There are two people in the entire cosmere who can call me that and you’re neither of them. Second of all, it’s not a friendly term, it’s fucking creepy, and moreover we have never been on friendly terms, and you need to watch what you say, you presumptuous ass. Third of all, I’m older than this planet, and anyone calling me a “lady” is lying through their teeth.

highprincesadeas I… Apologise? I was only trying to be polite…

shard-of-cultivation well, you fucked up

highprincesadeas Manners are a wonderful thing, you should try it sometime

shard-of-cultivation are you shitting me are you actually looking for a fight here. is that what’s happening

highprincesadeas While I am always looking for a good fight, I dont tend to fight women

highprincesadeas Maybe we could talk this over a glass of wine?

shard-of-cultivation what

shard-of-cultivation first of all, for someone who “doesn’t tend to fight women” you’re doing a real storming good job of making sure you’ll end up in a fight with one pretty damn soon second of all what the fuck

highprincesadeas I’m sorry? How have I offended you now?

shard-of-cultivation your entire existence offends me

highprincesadeas That is… rather rude of you But I will let it slide

shard-of-cultivation what gives /you/ the right to “let slide” or not let slide anything i decide to say?

highprincesadeas I’m sorry ma'am

highprincesadeas As a god your opinions are obviously superior to mine

shard-of-cultivation and again with the ass-kissing i do hope you know this isn’t going to stop me from kicking your ass later

highprincesadeas That is very unnessesary There’s no need to touch my ass, at least take me to dinner first

shard-of-cultivation /excuse me?/

highprincesadeas It’s a joke sweetheart

shard-of-cultivation alright, that’s it, this conversation is over.