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conflictresolution) wrote2023-08-09 07:54 pm
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"Leave a missive, but be brief about it."
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"Leave a missive, but be brief about it."
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Hmmm.
[He noted the sheepish undertone of her look. She'd never been a good liar nor someone that hid her feelings for long. She hadn't yet learned that restraint, and honestly, he had never tried to instill it in her either. His own close-to-the-chest behaviours would never be good in her; they were good for her, a restraint that she lacked.
He returned to applying the foundation to his temple with the make-up sponge.]
It seems everything is falling into place then. That is something to be in a good mood about.
[INX where he did not contribute but the boy did. He wasn't jealous as it wasn't in his nature, but he did feel the prickle of threat the closer those two seemed to be.]
I won't snack. Off you go. I'll wait until you return.
[He noted the sheepish undertone of her look. She'd never been a good liar nor someone that hid her feelings for long. She hadn't yet learned that restraint, and honestly, he had never tried to instill it in her either. His own close-to-the-chest behaviours would never be good in her; they were good for her, a restraint that she lacked.
He returned to applying the foundation to his temple with the make-up sponge.]
It seems everything is falling into place then. That is something to be in a good mood about.
[INX where he did not contribute but the boy did. He wasn't jealous as it wasn't in his nature, but he did feel the prickle of threat the closer those two seemed to be.]
I won't snack. Off you go. I'll wait until you return.
[ beaming big, she retreats off to the bathroom to refresh up, but not without given herself one more full inspection of herself once the door is shut behind her. she hadn't viewed herself in a nude state, and she probably should have before leaving ekko's home. but she was in a time crunching manner at the time, so she couldn't look over the "damage". and the conclusion being is, as long as she wears long pants and a shirt that won't expose more than her neck, she's good to go. for how long? whose to say, and time will tell on that.
so off she finally goes to do that showering, and jinx is in there for as long as one would expect with her hair and needing to wash it properly. but soon after drying off and blowing drying her locks, she does exit out of the washroom with hair balled up in the most laziest way possible — now looking and feeling more refreshed and alive. his daughter roams to the kitchen to retrieve that coffee he brewed for her, and begins to head up the stove and grabbing all the cooking supplies she needs to make them breakfast. ]
so off she finally goes to do that showering, and jinx is in there for as long as one would expect with her hair and needing to wash it properly. but soon after drying off and blowing drying her locks, she does exit out of the washroom with hair balled up in the most laziest way possible — now looking and feeling more refreshed and alive. his daughter roams to the kitchen to retrieve that coffee he brewed for her, and begins to head up the stove and grabbing all the cooking supplies she needs to make them breakfast. ]
[By the time she had emerged from the bathroom washed and dried, Silco had completed his make-up, put away all of his items for the day, finished the newspaper and instead switched his attention to a book on commerce. He was already half way through the large tome, meaning that he had picked it up days before and had been picking away at it between his heavy work schedule and other priorities.
His eyes lifted from the book when she emerged, nodding his head before he returned to reading. It was still early enough where nothing significant would be open and his offices would be dark. However, the forge would be operational to stoke the fires early and consider the orders.
Yet, he felt no urge to hurry as she began to cook breakfast. Rushing was the act of disorganization, and this place hardly challenged him in that regard.]
His eyes lifted from the book when she emerged, nodding his head before he returned to reading. It was still early enough where nothing significant would be open and his offices would be dark. However, the forge would be operational to stoke the fires early and consider the orders.
Yet, he felt no urge to hurry as she began to cook breakfast. Rushing was the act of disorganization, and this place hardly challenged him in that regard.]
[ she hums merrily in the kitchen, occasionally taking sips of her coffee as she stews (doing his first breakfast since it's quicker and less). time quickly passes and with all the meal making done, she calls out to silco to let him know everything is ready and for him to start making his way to the kitchen.
whenever he comes in, he will spot her setting the table — giving him a plate of eggs and toast like he wanted. for jinx, she also has eggs (scrambled though) and toast, but there's also sausages, blueberries, and green grapes. it goes to show just how highly she thinks of breakfast than all the other meals.
lunch and dinner, she is completely fine with eating all things that are unhealthy, but breakfast? that is something she will always make sure is the well-balanced and nourished. after all, in order for a genius to stay a genius, they must have their brain working. ... even though her brain is working in an entirely different direction than many.
anyhow, his daughter marches over to her side of the table, and she eases herself carefully to sit in her chair before scooting herself in. ]
whenever he comes in, he will spot her setting the table — giving him a plate of eggs and toast like he wanted. for jinx, she also has eggs (scrambled though) and toast, but there's also sausages, blueberries, and green grapes. it goes to show just how highly she thinks of breakfast than all the other meals.
lunch and dinner, she is completely fine with eating all things that are unhealthy, but breakfast? that is something she will always make sure is the well-balanced and nourished. after all, in order for a genius to stay a genius, they must have their brain working. ... even though her brain is working in an entirely different direction than many.
anyhow, his daughter marches over to her side of the table, and she eases herself carefully to sit in her chair before scooting herself in. ]
Edited 2024-08-25 17:12 (UTC)
[He finished the current page that he was reading once Jinx called to him and then set his bookmark, closed the tome and set it on the coffee table. He rose after grabbing his half-drank mug of coffee and headed to the kitchen and making note of her efforts as he took his usual seat. Thankfully she didn't make him a large amount for him to try to get through.]
Thank you for making breakfast.
[He picked up the fork - having learned some manners over the years - and moved some of the eggs onto his toast as was his little tradition at this point. It sped up the whole eating process and it gave a better mix of texture when eating.]
What's your plan for today? [He took a bite of eggs and toast, chewing slowly as he watched her.]
Thank you for making breakfast.
[He picked up the fork - having learned some manners over the years - and moved some of the eggs onto his toast as was his little tradition at this point. It sped up the whole eating process and it gave a better mix of texture when eating.]
What's your plan for today? [He took a bite of eggs and toast, chewing slowly as he watched her.]
[ she starts on her meal too (eggs first), and then contemplates as she chews. that is a pretty good question, and in retrospect, she has a lot to do regarding her flock and traveling around town to make sure her possible future people are faring okay.
although, the raven's been soaring around aldrip every day now since her grand speech, and her wings are growing stiffer by the day. the prodigy sends her fork down, but to replace it with her cup as she answers. ]
Think I'm going to take it easy today. Check and feed all my animals, then I guess laze around town. You?
although, the raven's been soaring around aldrip every day now since her grand speech, and her wings are growing stiffer by the day. the prodigy sends her fork down, but to replace it with her cup as she answers. ]
Think I'm going to take it easy today. Check and feed all my animals, then I guess laze around town. You?
[He nodded his head slightly in acknowledgement to her plan or lack there of. She had been doing well with her momentum, but such energies were not sustainable long term. It was good she was taking time for rumination or passiveness; they all needed it. There was nothing odd or unreasonable about the plan, and he didn't let himself think of anything deeper about it.
Jinx was her own person more than ever here. She did not need to rely on him as much as before; he didn't provide as many missions or demands on her time. He didn't focus her, and that meant she was finding her own way however she chose.
He swallowed his mouthful and shrugged his shoulders a little.] What I must. It's close to month end so there is plenty of work to do for that. Otherwise, I have my next venture put the finishing touches on, same as you.
Jinx was her own person more than ever here. She did not need to rely on him as much as before; he didn't provide as many missions or demands on her time. He didn't focus her, and that meant she was finding her own way however she chose.
He swallowed his mouthful and shrugged his shoulders a little.] What I must. It's close to month end so there is plenty of work to do for that. Otherwise, I have my next venture put the finishing touches on, same as you.
[ she hums around her cup as a response while she sips, probably should have known that would be his schedule for today. her imagination begins to run a little wild as she visualizes her father doing something else beyond working. what if one day he will just say,"i am off to go on a shopping spree" and comes home with an overflowing bags of goodies. or what if he decides to go to the docks in a boat to become a fishmen? is that a skill her father knows how to do? would he be the type to sail the seas for hours on end to try and trap as much fish as he can?
her silly daydream gets interrupted rather suddenly when she hears her phone singing out a notification chime in the bathroom. it looks like she forgot to tow it with her when she left there, and she cranes her neck to peek outside the kitchen doorway. she shouldn't get it, she thinks. not if it's just one sound. one sound doesn't mean anything and can wait, but if it's continuously... then something is up, and it's probably urgent. so jinx settles a little more back in her chair and returns her attention to silco, shoveling more scrambled eggs to her silverware. ]
Your next thing isn't going to be too dangerous, is it? Do you need me to do anything for it?
her silly daydream gets interrupted rather suddenly when she hears her phone singing out a notification chime in the bathroom. it looks like she forgot to tow it with her when she left there, and she cranes her neck to peek outside the kitchen doorway. she shouldn't get it, she thinks. not if it's just one sound. one sound doesn't mean anything and can wait, but if it's continuously... then something is up, and it's probably urgent. so jinx settles a little more back in her chair and returns her attention to silco, shoveling more scrambled eggs to her silverware. ]
Your next thing isn't going to be too dangerous, is it? Do you need me to do anything for it?
Edited 2024-08-25 20:10 (UTC)
[Silco turned his head slightly at the sound of her phone notification, aware of where it was located based on the distance of the sound. He also noted that she seemed rather keen for it as well, but for now, she kept her seat and their breakfast tradition intact. He took another bite of eggs and toast, again chewing slowly before washing it down with more coffee.
Things would have to be busy for the next few weeks, especially with the distinct lack of assistance from the native population as usual. No matter, it only stretched timelines, but the funds and progress would continue regardless.]
No more than any other I've endeavored on, though considering how much my activities are being tracked these days... [He trailed off, sighing from his nose.] A minor inconvenience of which I am used to. Considering it's a brothel, I don't think your explosive skills will be necessary this time. What you are doing is parting their attention, and that's greater assistance than I could ever ask for.
Things would have to be busy for the next few weeks, especially with the distinct lack of assistance from the native population as usual. No matter, it only stretched timelines, but the funds and progress would continue regardless.]
No more than any other I've endeavored on, though considering how much my activities are being tracked these days... [He trailed off, sighing from his nose.] A minor inconvenience of which I am used to. Considering it's a brothel, I don't think your explosive skills will be necessary this time. What you are doing is parting their attention, and that's greater assistance than I could ever ask for.
[ jinx almost choke on her own food and spit when the word "brothel" leaves his tongue, and she blinks at him a few times in disbelief. but the shock of it wears off very quickly, and she takes the news in a more comedic route, smirking impishly with a tiny snort to follow. ]
Deciding to be the next Madame Babette, huh?
[ quirking her eyebrow in amusement, she twirls the fork between her two fingers before spearing it down to her sausage. ]
Sorry to break it to ya, Pops, but you're a little too tall to be her. And not enough...Yordle.
Deciding to be the next Madame Babette, huh?
[ quirking her eyebrow in amusement, she twirls the fork between her two fingers before spearing it down to her sausage. ]
Sorry to break it to ya, Pops, but you're a little too tall to be her. And not enough...Yordle.
I could hardly fill such small shoes, when she bothered to wear any. Such a niche was never my forte, but there is a sore lack of such options in this place.
[As long as everything was consensual, this would be a fine new venture. Perhaps if the Chosen were screwing someone else, they would have less willingness to meddle in his business or screw over each other. Either way, it served a far more profitable purpose for him whether it was popular or not. After all, profits were a matter of the numbers and nothing more.]
There won't be a large announcement for it; it simply will exist and more grassroots word of mouth advertising. Perhaps Jerry will finally take a load off when he returns from vacation.
[As long as everything was consensual, this would be a fine new venture. Perhaps if the Chosen were screwing someone else, they would have less willingness to meddle in his business or screw over each other. Either way, it served a far more profitable purpose for him whether it was popular or not. After all, profits were a matter of the numbers and nothing more.]
There won't be a large announcement for it; it simply will exist and more grassroots word of mouth advertising. Perhaps Jerry will finally take a load off when he returns from vacation.
[ she snorts again, but then chuckles gaily right after. because what he says is rather true, a lot of times she didn't bother with wearing her heels despite how filthy the lanes can be, although, the hag was old and probably lived too much of an adventurous life to care. ]
People are going to go nuts when they see it! Hope you're ready to see a lot of gross butt naked men, and saggy woo has.
[ taking a bite from her sausage instantly reminds her that she forgot to fetch the ketchup and mustard to go with it. some might find it strange, but for her, it brings out flavor and excites her tastebuds. so still giggling over what she said, her daughter raises to her feet while silently wincing in the process. ]
— You're definitely going to need bouncers for THAT place, and we got a lotta prudes in this joint.
[ she points out with her mouth still full as she swiftly makes her way to their fridge. ]
People are going to go nuts when they see it! Hope you're ready to see a lot of gross butt naked men, and saggy woo has.
[ taking a bite from her sausage instantly reminds her that she forgot to fetch the ketchup and mustard to go with it. some might find it strange, but for her, it brings out flavor and excites her tastebuds. so still giggling over what she said, her daughter raises to her feet while silently wincing in the process. ]
— You're definitely going to need bouncers for THAT place, and we got a lotta prudes in this joint.
[ she points out with her mouth still full as she swiftly makes her way to their fridge. ]
Edited 2024-08-25 21:23 (UTC)
[Considering the Madame's brothel was on the main strip of the Lanes, there was no shortage of 'prudes' from Piltover that came to explore the options. He expected that it would be the same here, though the idea of nudity had never bothered him. People should be confident in their own skins, though guard their flesh all the same in case parts were removed.
They didn't have nearly the same level of augmentation and modification that had begun to thrive under his rule. Still, business was business and the Council would allow it, so why not do it?]
I doubt I will be spending much time there, but no doubt the press of the flesh will cause some to lose their heads and make a scene. That's the nature of pleasure at times.
[He would protect his investments. He always did.]
Prudes who will probably shamefully wander in regardless. Those who hate themselves the most need it far more than anyone else.
They didn't have nearly the same level of augmentation and modification that had begun to thrive under his rule. Still, business was business and the Council would allow it, so why not do it?]
I doubt I will be spending much time there, but no doubt the press of the flesh will cause some to lose their heads and make a scene. That's the nature of pleasure at times.
[He would protect his investments. He always did.]
Prudes who will probably shamefully wander in regardless. Those who hate themselves the most need it far more than anyone else.
Why would I? People take more kindly to a matron in charge.
[He took another bite of his toast and egg, shrugging his shoulders. Yet, his gaze watched her at the fridge.]
Can I take it you will visit if I'm not there, hmm?
[He took another bite of his toast and egg, shrugging his shoulders. Yet, his gaze watched her at the fridge.]
Can I take it you will visit if I'm not there, hmm?
Maybe only once. Just to see how it'll look. I don't need it for anything.
[ she feels her own cheeks heating and quickly dives back in the fridge in hope the chilly breeze will cool her skin. but jinx doesn't dawdle for too long as she yanks out the two condiments before returning to the table. ]
But, uh, that's cool!
[ she feels her own cheeks heating and quickly dives back in the fridge in hope the chilly breeze will cool her skin. but jinx doesn't dawdle for too long as she yanks out the two condiments before returning to the table. ]
But, uh, that's cool!
I suppose that you don't.
[He set down his toast back on his plate and used a napkin to wipe his mouth, leaning back in his chair as he watched her for a long quiet moment. He supposed they had been heading in this direction regardless, so may as well get it over with and see if she lost her temper with him.]
You haven't been sleeping in the house the last handful of days.
[He set down his toast back on his plate and used a napkin to wipe his mouth, leaning back in his chair as he watched her for a long quiet moment. He supposed they had been heading in this direction regardless, so may as well get it over with and see if she lost her temper with him.]
You haven't been sleeping in the house the last handful of days.
[ now settling back at the table, she picks the ketchup first and pours a small pool of it on the corner of her plate, then sprinkles it over her scrambled eggs (ew?). his daughter does the same with the mustard and mixed the two sauces into one big weird mess before finally returning to her poor neglected sausages. ]
What makes you think that?
[ she asks, attempting to keep the conversation light, mature, and civil. how long it'll stay that way is up to debate as she takes a bite of her meal again. ]
What makes you think that?
[ she asks, attempting to keep the conversation light, mature, and civil. how long it'll stay that way is up to debate as she takes a bite of her meal again. ]
[If he thought that it would be worthwhile to hold the silence, he would have. Such tactics didn't work on Jinx though, and he knew better than to circumvent what he had to say with her either. After all, he had made a point to come clean to her and not withhold information since they had come here, willing to take that step to preserve their relationship and build trust.
But trenchers were still products of their own upbringing and the generations before them. Weakness was not tolerated.]
Because looking in on your empty bed upstairs tells me you aren't sleeping here. Nor in your hammock. Nor in the rafters. Let's be candid, shall we? You're with the boy.
But trenchers were still products of their own upbringing and the generations before them. Weakness was not tolerated.]
Because looking in on your empty bed upstairs tells me you aren't sleeping here. Nor in your hammock. Nor in the rafters. Let's be candid, shall we? You're with the boy.
[ jinx is rather grateful that there's still so much leftover in her plate to consume, because she is definitely using it to her advantage to stretch out her quiet. but of course, that can only work but for so long, so when her mouth is no longer full, she says slowly with her gaze fixating on her grapes. ]
... I've been trying to find someone who can help me with my nightmares. You like sleeping in your chair. Or used to, I guess. And Fishbones tried finding me a "cuddle buddy" or whatever he called it through the network, and... got no bites.
[ a beat, picking up her toast to combine it with her eggs — similar to what her father did earlier. ]
He offered.
... I've been trying to find someone who can help me with my nightmares. You like sleeping in your chair. Or used to, I guess. And Fishbones tried finding me a "cuddle buddy" or whatever he called it through the network, and... got no bites.
[ a beat, picking up her toast to combine it with her eggs — similar to what her father did earlier. ]
He offered.
[He understood her nightmares, what they did to her. It wasn't as if he wasn't supportive in finding solutions, but she had outgrown where he slept in the chair and it hit a point of no longer being comfortable for either of them years ago. He hadn't had intentions of switching back to a bed where he was more vulnerable and the vastness of it reminded him of an emptiness filled to the brim with purpose instead.
He steepled his fingers together, watching her over them.]
You could have told me.
He steepled his fingers together, watching her over them.]
You could have told me.
I... well, there was that one time I dragged you to sleep with me, but you didn't seem to like it a whole lot, so...
[ she works her lips again, trying to shrug the whole thing off as if it's a no big deal, but her tone makes her words sound the opposite. ]
... He's just helping me get more sleep, that's all.
[ she works her lips again, trying to shrug the whole thing off as if it's a no big deal, but her tone makes her words sound the opposite. ]
... He's just helping me get more sleep, that's all.
[He wouldn't deny that he hadn't enjoyed it; he was willing to make sacrifices for Jinx's sake. That didn't matter here and now as she had found another to fill the void that she desired and that assisted her with the nightmare issue. That was one thing, but given his confrontation with the boy - and his business being meddled in now and again - this was becoming very personal.
That was dangerous. He had kept himself in check without the usual brutal tactics he had used in the Undercity, but if the boy wanted a war, Silco would bring him one.]
That's all, is it? Unfortunately for you, I wasn't born yesterday.
[He pushed his seat back from the table so that he could more comfortably cross one leg over the other.]
It's hypocrisy that I have made efforts to extend the courtesy of divulging information to you readily so as to make you more comfortable given the accusations of being a liar in Zaun before I died and yet I don't receive similar in return.
That was dangerous. He had kept himself in check without the usual brutal tactics he had used in the Undercity, but if the boy wanted a war, Silco would bring him one.]
That's all, is it? Unfortunately for you, I wasn't born yesterday.
[He pushed his seat back from the table so that he could more comfortably cross one leg over the other.]
It's hypocrisy that I have made efforts to extend the courtesy of divulging information to you readily so as to make you more comfortable given the accusations of being a liar in Zaun before I died and yet I don't receive similar in return.
[ and suddenly, her appetite plummets, and she scoots her meal and cup so far away from her that it's almost clanking with his own dish. jinx frowns intensely over his words, and her eyes narrow only slightly with her voice raising, but not enough to show real anger yet. ]
It's not hypocritical. I've told you that we've kissed, I've told you I feel... something with him, and I meant when I said that I don't want to be more with him.
[ his daughter sags in her chair too with her arms folding over her chest. ]
I've been honest this whole time with you. — You're the one who isn't telling me who your secret lover is, and you don't see me making a big stink about it. But I'm PRETTY sure I know who it is, anyway. Or maybe I don't. Maybe I'm way off mark. But I got my own suspicions.
[ she sighs a little, then tries again. ]
Is there something you want to know more about? Just ask, and I'll tell you.
It's not hypocritical. I've told you that we've kissed, I've told you I feel... something with him, and I meant when I said that I don't want to be more with him.
[ his daughter sags in her chair too with her arms folding over her chest. ]
I've been honest this whole time with you. — You're the one who isn't telling me who your secret lover is, and you don't see me making a big stink about it. But I'm PRETTY sure I know who it is, anyway. Or maybe I don't. Maybe I'm way off mark. But I got my own suspicions.
[ she sighs a little, then tries again. ]
Is there something you want to know more about? Just ask, and I'll tell you.
Then why do I continually have to drag information out of you? Since the incident between your sister and I, there feels like a rift between us.
[Perhaps it had been before that, but the rift was definitely present when she had walked away from him to the point where he had come to understand she might have abandoned their connection entirely. They had returned to a sort of status quo, but there was an undercurrent of tension.]
I suppose that makes two of us in that regard. [He remained calm and his voice even; this might be the discussion they had been needing for some time as much as he didn't want to have it.] Long sleeves and pants? Plus the boy made it very clear to me in his little speech had he had every intention of taking you away and burn everything I have built down. I have let that slight go for you because you weren't certain of your feelings.
[The threat seemed to grow greater each day now. What was he to do? In his own warped world view, he would do what he thought was best for her, for him, for their world. That's what he had done in the past, and that's what he would do. He would be the monster they wanted him to be.]
It's just sex between myself and them. We have no emotional investment in this tryst. [Not entirely true, but he was more lying to himself than to anyone else.]
[Perhaps it had been before that, but the rift was definitely present when she had walked away from him to the point where he had come to understand she might have abandoned their connection entirely. They had returned to a sort of status quo, but there was an undercurrent of tension.]
I suppose that makes two of us in that regard. [He remained calm and his voice even; this might be the discussion they had been needing for some time as much as he didn't want to have it.] Long sleeves and pants? Plus the boy made it very clear to me in his little speech had he had every intention of taking you away and burn everything I have built down. I have let that slight go for you because you weren't certain of your feelings.
[The threat seemed to grow greater each day now. What was he to do? In his own warped world view, he would do what he thought was best for her, for him, for their world. That's what he had done in the past, and that's what he would do. He would be the monster they wanted him to be.]
It's just sex between myself and them. We have no emotional investment in this tryst. [Not entirely true, but he was more lying to himself than to anyone else.]
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