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weirdnecro

[His eyes are his eyes, and he has deep waters that he needs to mull through. And she knows she is hitting him with a lot, real fast. But, well...that's so after he can hopefully give it a thought. She'll give him a break.

If something can go through that head of his.]

Allies has no like, or dislike, but merely an agreement that they will work with each other so long as it does not interfere with their own safety, if not interest.

[She raises her eyebrows.]

I know I'm being a pain in the ass right now. I'm not doing it out of any personal satisfaction. Or petty revenge.

How is an alliance extreme?

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howheendures

That's why it's more extreme.

[He shrugs.]

If you like or dislike someone that is simply how things are. You might end up hurt, but that's the risk of having any sort of relationship.

[And he likes relationships. He might not be the most social person on the ship, let alone the world, but there are times he could've shut himself away from everyone but he didn't.]

An alliance is a potential risk for your safety, but without reward.

From:

weirdnecro

[She really was like this. She really was. Wow. She needs to apologize to everyone for being so stupid.

She doesn't say so, but there might have been a flicker in those odd green eyes of hers.]

So the goal of an alliance between us has no benefit or profit for you?

[He likes her. Sometimes. And she could say the same back.]

From:

howheendures

[It's not stupid if they're really out to get you!]

Why would it?

[After all, as she said, it has nothing to do with whether or not you like the other person.]

From:

weirdnecro

[And whose fault is that??? ]

Well...I have things I can bring to the table. There could be an exchange. Or at least...

Movie nights.

And ensuring that various experimental films, as well as a private viewing theater would be in your grasp.

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howheendures

[He scoffs, but it's amused rather than annoyed.]

Dismissive is one thing, but insulting is another.

You can't believe that any of that is outside my grasp.

[It's not actually what he has Gojyo for, though he does provide access. But even if he didn't there are plenty of other wardens.]

That's what makes these 'assignments' so pointless. There's little the warden can offer that's not available from other means, and what do I have to offer you?

From:

weirdnecro

Not right now, no. But I could make your unlife harder.

I'd rather not be spiteful to you without reason, Armand.

But that's the question. What could you offer me or anyone on board, that someone else could not already provide?

From:

howheendures

Yes, but that would be a threat rather than an alliance.

[He does... well not 'better' with threats, but they are pretty normal. Few people are spiteful without reason, but he's found people can find reasons easily when they want to.]

There is nothing I could provide that would be unique.

From:

weirdnecro

It would. So a strong arm agreement, I suppose.

[She doesn't want to give him what he wants- which is negative attention.]

And what could I give you on board that would be unique, that you would want?

From:

howheendures

It would be far from unique, but you could stop pretending the Admiral's words mean anything.

From:

weirdnecro

Baby boy, maybe you should actually take the Admiral's words seriously so you can get off this boat and leave.

From:

howheendures

I don't see why that should be your concern.

[He just doesn't know what she wants, and he's never done well when he doesn't know what someone wants from him. There are too many potential answers, and he can't do anything if he doesn't know. It's not a recipe that makes him more... tractable.]

From:

weirdnecro

You're currently my responsibility. And frankly, I'm just...

It's a damn shame, Amadeo.

[Not Armand. His old name. She's using it purposefully.]

From:

howheendures

[He scoffs again.]

I don't believe you'd do something with no benefit for yourself.

[It's a compliment to her that he says it so directly. He doesn't think anyone acts without some benefit to themself, even if what that looks like depends on the person.]

You can practice playing warden with whoever you want.

[There are lots of far better candidates then him! It's all just extremely suspicious.]

From:

weirdnecro

I am. With you.

Because currently, you're my test drive. Also, if you fuck up in a certain way, I can get demoted, yeah?

I don't want that.

[She thought her self interest was obvious!]

From:

howheendures

If I found it within my interest to hurt people, I would appreciate your faith that I could manage to do so in such a comprehensive manner that my temporary warden has to be demoted.

When was the last time someone was blamed so completely?

From:

weirdnecro

As of late? Oh...well.

Who is to blame for the Ghoul, and his murders? My curse on board? The latest rampage?

From:

howheendures

Who was demoted for that?

From:

weirdnecro

No one.

[She grunted.]

I think the last one was Vash.

From:

howheendures

As I said, even if I did cause trouble you would not be held responsible in any meaningful way. Not that I have.

[Unlike, as that list shows, Sokie.]

Why do you wish to be a warden?

From:

weirdnecro

Babe. You've killed a bitch and I understand you set yourself on fire.

I'm watching you like a hawk.

[She huffed.]

Because I'm selfish, that's why. It shouldn't surprise you.

From:

howheendures

Unlike whoever let your draw the whole ship into a cycle of nightmares?

[That had been a lot of fun.]

Yes, I know that. But you could get a deal from the Admiral without truly bothering to do all this. [Dragging Armand into a 'conversation' he doesn't want to have.]

From:

weirdnecro

Did you have fun during the nightmare?

[She raised her eyebrows.]

But yeah, you might be mine. So, you and me, for the month.

It'll be rough buddy.

From:

howheendures

You summoned up a few beings with better conversational skills.

[The monsters that didn't talk.]

If you've decided to dedicate your month to being annoying, I cannot stop you.

From:

weirdnecro

Wow.

[She chuckled a little.]

But yes. That's the plan. I'm very good at the annoying part.

Enjoy!

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It's repertory theatre, Mr. Molloy. It's how one endures.

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