[Lobelia doesn't sound offended, simply surprised... and pleasantly so, at that. He is an intense person, but it takes eyes capable of stripping back his polished exterior to see the chaos beneath to recognize that.]
That makes two of us, mon cher. Better than dispassionate and without joy, oui?
Mmmhmm, you totes do! [ they're sitting in chairs across from each other, aren't they? this is the opportunity ramuda takes to get up and just hop in lobelia's lap without asking.
there's a beat here in spite of ramuda's best efforts, because what lobelia said is a very casual thing to say and ramuda shouldn't put much stake in it. still- ]
I think so. But I know some people who think really differently, they just care about results. I think that's really boring, though.
[The weight of Ramuda in his lap is an oddly comforting thing. He's just the right size too, diminutive as he is. Lobelia allows him into his space without complaint, loosely winding his arms around him.]
Oui... I have known a few of those types myself. They don't care for grand flourishes, or passion, or leaving a lasting impact... only numbers and data.
[ oh, this is comfier than he thought it would be. ramuda settles in like it's the most natural thing in the world to be here, in lobelia arms, with a happy trill.
rather than agree in words, he makes his affirmation known with a kiss instead; one that's sweet and lingers just long enough. ]
You should tell me more 'bout where you're from and any interesting people in it. I wanna know!
[Sweet indeed. Lobelia can't recall the last time he's been spoiled with this many kisses, and certainly not any this sweet. It brings a smile to his lips, and he returns the kiss with one of his own.]
Bien sΓ»r! I imagine our worlds are quite different. Rap is not a very popular art in the Skydom, if you can imagine.
[And maybe that needs to change. Music should be shared, shouldn't it? Spread far and wide no matter the tempo or beat.]
Mm... But where to begin? Ahβ imagine this, mon cher... vast islands suspended in midair connected only by the sky they share. That is the sort of place I hail from.
[ ramuda listens intently, still smiling from the kisses. ]
Whoa, really? But how do ya get around? Do you usually have wings or something? [ this is where his mind jumps and not something more immediately sensible like planes. he even moves his hands to up to lobelia's shoulders to pat for any hidden wings, all silly like. ]
Non, non! Nothing so fanciful. Do they not have airships where you come from, mon cher?
[Lobelia snickers when Ramuda feels him over for wings. None of those, he's afraid, but perhaps there's a devil's tail hidden beneath his robe somewhere?]
[ heyyy! ramuda wiggles with a little giggle but stays put. ]
Sure, if you're inviting me! [ there are a lot of things ramuda will forcibly insert himself into, but this is the rare case where he won't.
...there's also the fact that if he did that, he wouldn't last too long but ramuda isn't thinking about chuohku right now. he's just happy to be here, in lobelia's lap, having a good time. ]
Hm? I don't see why not. You can forge a new path for yourself alongside me.
[If Lobelia has to acclimate to anything, it will be getting used to no longer flying solo. Ramuda is easy to get along with, and they're intense in similar ways, so he's pretty certain things will work out just fine.]
Mm... but knowing you, it would not be enough to say you're welcome to come along. You would prefer a formal invitation to join me, wouldn't you?
[Most people would hesitate to make such a bold offer, but not Lobelia. Why should he? If you know what you want, reach for it. Hesitating has never been his style.]
[ as easy as that and ramuda doesn't think too hard on it either. he's agreed to things like this before and this one doesn't need to be different. even though it is already.
it's one thing to agree to go with someone knowing you can just get a train, a cab, or even a plane back.
...but it's fine right? yeah, it's fine! ]
Y'know, normally I pinkie promise over things like this, hehe. [ he looks up at him impish, wiggling a little. ]
[Easy as that, hm? No fuss, no muss. Lobelia smiles. It's hardly a bad thing to be so decisive in one's own thinking. He warmly ruffles Ramuda's hair.]
A pinky promise...? I've not heard of that before.
[But he can put two and two together and assume Ramuda wants them to loop their pinkies together, perhaps exchange a verbal promise at the same time. That's no problem, of course... but he's going to mess with Ramuda a little first.]
Is this a bid to mind and capture my soul, mon cher? This is not unlike how a demon seeks a contract.
[ wrapping their pinkies together, hehe. pinky promise!
well a pinky promise plus a quick kiss because he can. maybe because he is a demon of sorts who just does what he wants when the opportunity presents itself. ]
Oooh, I gotta fight fate for you? That sounds like it could be fun! But why's it want you?
Hmmmm... well I know what they are and I know that it drives a lotta women crazy when their fortune comes up bad! And then they do all kinds of things like wear mismatched shoes or pay only in coins or only eat fruit for a whole to week to try to counteract it.
But I'm guessing I'd need to do more than that, huh? [ he is undaunted. ]
Sure, there is much within your means that you can change, but not everything. Not fate, not karma, not the nature of your own mortality... but knowing where you fall on the celestial map tells you about the trajectory of your life.
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[Lobelia doesn't sound offended, simply surprised... and pleasantly so, at that. He is an intense person, but it takes eyes capable of stripping back his polished exterior to see the chaos beneath to recognize that.]
That makes two of us, mon cher. Better than dispassionate and without joy, oui?
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there's a beat here in spite of ramuda's best efforts, because what lobelia said is a very casual thing to say and ramuda shouldn't put much stake in it. still- ]
I think so. But I know some people who think really differently, they just care about results. I think that's really boring, though.
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Oui... I have known a few of those types myself. They don't care for grand flourishes, or passion, or leaving a lasting impact... only numbers and data.
[Lobelia grins.]
We ought to be thankful we aren't that dull.
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rather than agree in words, he makes his affirmation known with a kiss instead; one that's sweet and lingers just long enough. ]
You should tell me more 'bout where you're from and any interesting people in it. I wanna know!
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Bien sΓ»r! I imagine our worlds are quite different. Rap is not a very popular art in the Skydom, if you can imagine.
[And maybe that needs to change. Music should be shared, shouldn't it? Spread far and wide no matter the tempo or beat.]
Mm... But where to begin? Ahβ imagine this, mon cher... vast islands suspended in midair connected only by the sky they share. That is the sort of place I hail from.
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Whoa, really? But how do ya get around? Do you usually have wings or something? [ this is where his mind jumps and not something more immediately sensible like planes. he even moves his hands to up to lobelia's shoulders to pat for any hidden wings, all silly like. ]
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[Lobelia snickers when Ramuda feels him over for wings. None of those, he's afraid, but perhaps there's a devil's tail hidden beneath his robe somewhere?]
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[ airships sounds a lot nicer.
no wings...
well, that's okay. ramuda's hands come to rest lightly on lobelia's chest instead. this is fine too, right? ]
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[ he's ready now, let's go~ ]
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Bien sΓ»r. There is no better way to travel. Does that mean you intend to follow me if we manage to escape this place?
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Sure, if you're inviting me! [ there are a lot of things ramuda will forcibly insert himself into, but this is the rare case where he won't.
...there's also the fact that if he did that, he wouldn't last too long but ramuda isn't thinking about chuohku right now. he's just happy to be here, in lobelia's lap, having a good time. ]
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[If Lobelia has to acclimate to anything, it will be getting used to no longer flying solo. Ramuda is easy to get along with, and they're intense in similar ways, so he's pretty certain things will work out just fine.]
Mm... but knowing you, it would not be enough to say you're welcome to come along. You would prefer a formal invitation to join me, wouldn't you?
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....but he'll worry about that later. it's very far away, and now is now. ]
Hehe, how did ya know? But it doesn't need to be anything stuffy!
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[Most people would hesitate to make such a bold offer, but not Lobelia. Why should he? If you know what you want, reach for it. Hesitating has never been his style.]
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[ as easy as that and ramuda doesn't think too hard on it either. he's agreed to things like this before and this one doesn't need to be different. even though it is already.
it's one thing to agree to go with someone knowing you can just get a train, a cab, or even a plane back.
...but it's fine right? yeah, it's fine! ]
Y'know, normally I pinkie promise over things like this, hehe. [ he looks up at him impish, wiggling a little. ]
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A pinky promise...? I've not heard of that before.
[But he can put two and two together and assume Ramuda wants them to loop their pinkies together, perhaps exchange a verbal promise at the same time. That's no problem, of course... but he's going to mess with Ramuda a little first.]
Is this a bid to mind and capture my soul, mon cher? This is not unlike how a demon seeks a contract.
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[ well, they both know the answer here and ramuda is just being silly in return. ]
But what if I do? Would ya give it to me? [ batting his eyelashes, extremely, adorably cutely. ]
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[But Lobelia knows what lies beneath all the saccharine sweetness, and he's far from afraid. Bring it on, demon. He'll take you.]
I may be so inclined... supposing fate will hand me over to you without a fight.
[In the meantime, he extends his pinky to Ramuda.]
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well a pinky promise plus a quick kiss because he can. maybe because he is a demon of sorts who just does what he wants when the opportunity presents itself. ]
Oooh, I gotta fight fate for you? That sounds like it could be fun! But why's it want you?
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I would not be so keen to try if I were you. Tell me, how much do you know of the Major Arcana?
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But I'm guessing I'd need to do more than that, huh? [ he is undaunted. ]
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[And that brings him nicely to his next point...]
Sure, there is much within your means that you can change, but not everything. Not fate, not karma, not the nature of your own mortality... but knowing where you fall on the celestial map tells you about the trajectory of your life.
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So what's your fate then?
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[Lobelia is the chaos that precedes real change. Not the fun part.]
That is to say... my major Arcana is La Torre. Does that surprise you?
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