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[ And to his continued mastery of stickers and tech. ]
[ If for some reason you want to go easy on him. ]
[ Mostly around in Vegas, but sometimes in Minnesota and Japan. ]
Edited 2020-06-20 18:33 (UTC)
[ It's been a wild few weeks since they left the house as literal dust in their wake. Hikage's been...well he's been decently busy actually, but coming to Vegas is something like work to him because it's how he's going about making his money. Through completely illegal means mind, but who cares.
After texting Gil so they could meet up, Hikage finds himself in a sleek lounge framed by the bright skyline. Finding Gil isn't hard either, but it helps that Hikage stands out in white himself.
He walks over to the King with an amused shake of his head. ]
Flashy, even among the upper class.
After texting Gil so they could meet up, Hikage finds himself in a sleek lounge framed by the bright skyline. Finding Gil isn't hard either, but it helps that Hikage stands out in white himself.
He walks over to the King with an amused shake of his head. ]
Flashy, even among the upper class.
[ Intoxication was probably involved, but one way or another Hikage got Marona's number from Saphir. He will be smart though and wait until he's actually sober to hit her up. The first thing he sends is a single sticker, because what is identifying yourself technology is hard. ]
Marona is typing...
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How did you get this number?
[She is slow at this.]
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How did you get this number?
[She is slow at this.]
[ Illegal or legal means hardly mattered much to Gilgamesh as long as he judged them to hardly be of any bother to himself, among other things. His time as the Wise King was, for all intents and purposes, over...in a sense, anyway.
In a way, that made things easier, though in another way it made matters harder...for most of the people he spoke to. Hikage didn't seem to be counted in that for the moment.
That said, Gilgamesh sure did an excellent job of the whole 'standing out crew' himself, being dressed in a fine red suit and black shirt that'd make people envious. ]
Of course. I wouldn't deign to enter an establishment that was anything less than that. If you manage to find anything lacking, you're obliged to tell me immediately.
[ Without even asking, there's someone to bring them drinksโthey're of the highest quality available. Nothing in that shit house could even compare, even with the good selectionโthere was always something better, after all. These drinks are well suited to their tastes as well. ]
It's been awhile since we've spoke in person. Have you busied yourself with any noteworthy exploits?
In a way, that made things easier, though in another way it made matters harder...for most of the people he spoke to. Hikage didn't seem to be counted in that for the moment.
That said, Gilgamesh sure did an excellent job of the whole 'standing out crew' himself, being dressed in a fine red suit and black shirt that'd make people envious. ]
Of course. I wouldn't deign to enter an establishment that was anything less than that. If you manage to find anything lacking, you're obliged to tell me immediately.
[ Without even asking, there's someone to bring them drinksโthey're of the highest quality available. Nothing in that shit house could even compare, even with the good selectionโthere was always something better, after all. These drinks are well suited to their tastes as well. ]
It's been awhile since we've spoke in person. Have you busied yourself with any noteworthy exploits?
Edited 2020-06-21 02:21 (UTC)
I didn't mean to send it just like that, it just went.
It's Hikage.
It's Hikage.
Edited 2020-06-21 21:04 (UTC)
[ Hikage can definitely appreciate that color combination given his standard fare at the house but it's nice to spice things up every once in a while. And Gil may notice that Hikage is a bit more vibrant all around, his clothes aside. It might just be the after effects of escaping from that cursed place (and the Foundation), or maybe there's something else.
He sits down though, accepting the glass of red wine without complaint. ]
I will. I'm beginning to get a grasp on modern life, I think. [ A touch cheeky because boy is his viewed skewed given the company he keeps. ]
Ahh, maybe. [ A sip of wine to conveniently hide his face. ] But why don't you tell me what you've been up to first? I'm sure you've kept yourself busy.
He sits down though, accepting the glass of red wine without complaint. ]
I will. I'm beginning to get a grasp on modern life, I think. [ A touch cheeky because boy is his viewed skewed given the company he keeps. ]
Ahh, maybe. [ A sip of wine to conveniently hide his face. ] But why don't you tell me what you've been up to first? I'm sure you've kept yourself busy.
[ Surely his color combination was a happy accident (not really), but he's definitely taken notice of the other's new...vibrant lighter scheme, even before he opened his mouth to talk. In a way, he mused that it suited the younger man, but perhaps it's just because the clothing was also top tier as well.
Gilgamesh knew how to appreciate how someone looked when they put effort into it, suffice to say.
When he seated himself, he partook in his own drink with a sip, feeling amusement creep up along him. ]
Oh? As I expected, you would acclimate better than the common mongrel. [ Smirk ] New technological lingo aside.
[ Yeah he's messing with him a little in a tease, so at the very least he's in a rather good mood. ]
Hmm, nothing to truly write home aboutโmainly doing business, keeping an eye on those mongrels back in the Foundation, and of course, giving Solomon a well-deserved hard time.
And now that I've been kind enough to allow you insight into my own activities, I expect you to answer my inquiry properly.
Gilgamesh knew how to appreciate how someone looked when they put effort into it, suffice to say.
When he seated himself, he partook in his own drink with a sip, feeling amusement creep up along him. ]
Oh? As I expected, you would acclimate better than the common mongrel. [ Smirk ] New technological lingo aside.
[ Yeah he's messing with him a little in a tease, so at the very least he's in a rather good mood. ]
Hmm, nothing to truly write home aboutโmainly doing business, keeping an eye on those mongrels back in the Foundation, and of course, giving Solomon a well-deserved hard time.
And now that I've been kind enough to allow you insight into my own activities, I expect you to answer my inquiry properly.
Edited 2020-06-22 02:25 (UTC)
[ I mean, same though. He's vain through and through and now that he has the power to really show off there's no stopping him. ...Except where technology is involved because he does make a face at that. ]
I had an actual hashbrown recently, and it's a worthless word and food. [ Huff. Actually he probably had hashbrowns coming off a killer hangover so that's not really fair. He listens though as Gil talks, almost laughing at the Solomon bit. ]
I guess we did miss some fireworks, but that's alright. [ The we is definitely new, but the pause he takes to dip into his wine again isn't. ]
I've just started "business" myself—everything is too noisy and bright here, but the payoff is worth it and so is seeing their faces when they lose. I can't let myself get rusty with faces either, like I did in the house. Aside from that, Subete has been kind enough to show me around. [ There are way too many things wrapped up in that last sentence, from his usual sarcastic edge to something that's undeniably fond if you squint hard enough. ]
I had an actual hashbrown recently, and it's a worthless word and food. [ Huff. Actually he probably had hashbrowns coming off a killer hangover so that's not really fair. He listens though as Gil talks, almost laughing at the Solomon bit. ]
I guess we did miss some fireworks, but that's alright. [ The we is definitely new, but the pause he takes to dip into his wine again isn't. ]
I've just started "business" myself—everything is too noisy and bright here, but the payoff is worth it and so is seeing their faces when they lose. I can't let myself get rusty with faces either, like I did in the house. Aside from that, Subete has been kind enough to show me around. [ There are way too many things wrapped up in that last sentence, from his usual sarcastic edge to something that's undeniably fond if you squint hard enough. ]
Edited 2020-06-22 03:57 (UTC)
[ Being vain was something that Gilgamesh could understand, considering his own everything. He'll release a little chuckle at the mentioning of a hashbrown, harkening back to their previous conversation when the confusion was made in regards to using the right word for hashtag. ]
Indeed you did. Or rather, the both of you, I suppose.
But, I also imagine it shouldn't be hard to remember the face of such common mongrels. Though they can all blend together with their lack of importance, adopting such plain faces may be child's play for you.
[ Oh yes...there were a lot of fireworks. Even later on, beyond the confrontation. But, that being said, he paid close attention to the other's words, finding some more amusement in hearing the other speak so candidly about enjoying the misfortune of losing mongrels. However, when the other spoke of Subete with the almost hidden affection...that was something he keyed in above all else. ]
That aside, it sounds as if to me that you have been getting along well with that man. Perhaps even more than I could've ever imagined, hm?
Indeed you did. Or rather, the both of you, I suppose.
But, I also imagine it shouldn't be hard to remember the face of such common mongrels. Though they can all blend together with their lack of importance, adopting such plain faces may be child's play for you.
[ Oh yes...there were a lot of fireworks. Even later on, beyond the confrontation. But, that being said, he paid close attention to the other's words, finding some more amusement in hearing the other speak so candidly about enjoying the misfortune of losing mongrels. However, when the other spoke of Subete with the almost hidden affection...that was something he keyed in above all else. ]
That aside, it sounds as if to me that you have been getting along well with that man. Perhaps even more than I could've ever imagined, hm?
[ Ah, he looks briefly to the side when Gil restates the plural subject. It's not a mistake nor is he actually really embarrassed by it, it's just...new. Moving on though, he does smirk at the compliment at his recent winnings. It's been a good time all around lately, really.
And then Gil just calls him out because there's apparently no camaraderie between fellow tsuns. He doesn't quite blush but he sure does grin in an odd way, caught between a smile and a smirk with a huff on top. ]
Ha, you weren't part of those idiots who thought I helped killed Sakaguchi because what he drinks is a national secret. [ Apparently he's still salty about that and entire unwilling to entertain the notion that maybe they were on to something. ] But yeah, that's right. It's different, but I—
[ That's as far as he's getting because he's going for his wine again, but Gil can probably finish the sentence. Saying like is still an ordeal, but present company should understand. ]
And then Gil just calls him out because there's apparently no camaraderie between fellow tsuns. He doesn't quite blush but he sure does grin in an odd way, caught between a smile and a smirk with a huff on top. ]
Ha, you weren't part of those idiots who thought I helped killed Sakaguchi because what he drinks is a national secret. [ Apparently he's still salty about that and entire unwilling to entertain the notion that maybe they were on to something. ] But yeah, that's right. It's different, but I—
[ That's as far as he's getting because he's going for his wine again, but Gil can probably finish the sentence. Saying like is still an ordeal, but present company should understand. ]
[ He could probably be forgiven (lol) for thinking the other may have been embarrassed about it, given the reaction, right? Though if anything, Gilgamesh was sure that his teasing did incur much more embarrassment in comparison.
The ultimate camaraderie levels would be ones in which he, as King, could tease the other as much as he wished. ]
Naturally. I'm no common fool, after all.
[ But, he understands the reply well enough to respond accordingly. ]
I have no need nor any desire to wish you luck. You must have enough charm as it is if you've managed to turn him so much to your favorโand in such a manner in the first place. Though, it should be interesting to see how matters progress, and of course, you are free to bring him along with you when we meet from time to time.
The ultimate camaraderie levels would be ones in which he, as King, could tease the other as much as he wished. ]
Naturally. I'm no common fool, after all.
[ But, he understands the reply well enough to respond accordingly. ]
I have no need nor any desire to wish you luck. You must have enough charm as it is if you've managed to turn him so much to your favorโand in such a manner in the first place. Though, it should be interesting to see how matters progress, and of course, you are free to bring him along with you when we meet from time to time.
Edited 2020-06-24 02:03 (UTC)
[ He actually manages to laugh a bit at how Gil puts it, which helps him smooth out his thoughts and feelings. ]
I wouldn't accept it even if you did. [ He puts his now empty wine glass down on the table, not sure if he's going to ask for a refill (but the service might decide for him), and plops his head onto one hand. ]
I'm not a stranger to these kinds of things, but my interest in him is different from anyone else I had before. Our preferences and taste overlap in many ways...such as with fireworks, for instance. [ Gil is free to read into any of these words how he likes, because Hikage's mouth has only gotten more wild lately, in several directions. ]
I wouldn't accept it even if you did. [ He puts his now empty wine glass down on the table, not sure if he's going to ask for a refill (but the service might decide for him), and plops his head onto one hand. ]
I'm not a stranger to these kinds of things, but my interest in him is different from anyone else I had before. Our preferences and taste overlap in many ways...such as with fireworks, for instance. [ Gil is free to read into any of these words how he likes, because Hikage's mouth has only gotten more wild lately, in several directions. ]
[ He always had a way with words, when he chose to phrase them in not an antagonistic mannerโthough as one might imagine, such actions were on purpose more than not. Such was his nature.
In regards to the empty wine glass, service did well in refilling it, so Hikage now had more to partake in. Gilgamesh didn't mind his drink, really, but he took his time in drinking any alcoholic beverage and it showed.
...He also had a good chuckle at the sentence Hikage used in regards to 'fireworks' once more. ]
Oh? It seems you've become more bold since last we've spoke. But, I suspected that you would've made sure to stake your claim properly once you've...achieved success with your conquest.
The satisfaction of such a thing can be unparalleled. I should know, seeing as it is something I'm quite used to taking pleasure in.
In regards to the empty wine glass, service did well in refilling it, so Hikage now had more to partake in. Gilgamesh didn't mind his drink, really, but he took his time in drinking any alcoholic beverage and it showed.
...He also had a good chuckle at the sentence Hikage used in regards to 'fireworks' once more. ]
Oh? It seems you've become more bold since last we've spoke. But, I suspected that you would've made sure to stake your claim properly once you've...achieved success with your conquest.
The satisfaction of such a thing can be unparalleled. I should know, seeing as it is something I'm quite used to taking pleasure in.
Edited 2020-06-25 02:30 (UTC)
[ All his interactions with liquor tend to go this way lately, but he'll pace himself better in current company. That's his intention at least, until he has to pick up his glass again and do his best not to laugh into it. His expression isn't quite sheepish but it's close. ]
Hah, I think this might be how Subete feels... [ Having all this particular wordplay thrown at him is karma indeed. ] I've always been this way, though. I just didn't let most people see it. He's always been an exception, as you might have guessed.
[ Rather than address the rest, he just half smirks with a slight shake of his head. A small sip of wine and he's back in the game. ]
I can see that. But you're satisfied with Solomon even still? [ Whether they've shown up in chat properly or not, some things do trickle down onto the grapevine even for those who are several vineyards away. ]
Hah, I think this might be how Subete feels... [ Having all this particular wordplay thrown at him is karma indeed. ] I've always been this way, though. I just didn't let most people see it. He's always been an exception, as you might have guessed.
[ Rather than address the rest, he just half smirks with a slight shake of his head. A small sip of wine and he's back in the game. ]
I can see that. But you're satisfied with Solomon even still? [ Whether they've shown up in chat properly or not, some things do trickle down onto the grapevine even for those who are several vineyards away. ]
That I have. Otherwise you two wouldn't have bonded so well, even after everything was said and done.
[ Given the particulars of the accursed house, honestly. Which, even thinking about it, made him desire to take another taste of his drink, and so he did.
But luckily, it's the oncoming question that's caught his attention much more closely...for obvious reasons. ]
Oh? What's made you suddenly present such an audacious question, Hikage?
[ There's amusement that did seep verily into his tone, almost as if he were on the verge of laughter rather than any true offenseโit'd be immediate if there were any. But, he's curious to hear what the other would say. ]
[ Given the particulars of the accursed house, honestly. Which, even thinking about it, made him desire to take another taste of his drink, and so he did.
But luckily, it's the oncoming question that's caught his attention much more closely...for obvious reasons. ]
Oh? What's made you suddenly present such an audacious question, Hikage?
[ There's amusement that did seep verily into his tone, almost as if he were on the verge of laughter rather than any true offenseโit'd be immediate if there were any. But, he's curious to hear what the other would say. ]
How are you? I got your number from Saphir, which was surprising but I'm glad.
I'm doing well.
It's very peaceful.
It's a little strange if I am being honest. I'm still not used to it.
What have you been doing?
It's very peaceful.
It's a little strange if I am being honest. I'm still not used to it.
What have you been doing?
[ Being blanketed by warmth and sake is a good way to quickly slip off into dreams (placid ones for once), but it's all right as good nights really were optional by that point in the night. Hikage never did manage to find a proper blanket either, but with a bed this size the runner is practically a comforter in itself. And it helps that he's fully clothed and has the heat of someone else to curl up against. (Who knows about the pillows because he wound up using Subete as one.)
Eventually, very eventually, the morning does come. The sun is an invader into their bubble when it rises but it's one Hikage stubbornly refuses to yield to, tucking himself further into their messy bundle. So when he does wake it's at a time that's well into morning, almost 10am says the snazzy digital clock located on the nightstand. He's not near the point of reading the time though or anything at all, because the very first thoughts he has involve his splitting headache. He's content for the moment to bask in the silence as he gathers the willpower to open his eyes, a nice contrast to a blaring announcement and wrenched sobs the last time happened. Idly the thought flits through his mind that he's actually really comfortable like this, wherever this is.
Might as well open his eyes, albeit with some customary grumbling. ]
Why am I...ahh. [ The events of last night come back to him in pieces, vibrant and almost cutting. ] Why is-why is this room so big?
Eventually, very eventually, the morning does come. The sun is an invader into their bubble when it rises but it's one Hikage stubbornly refuses to yield to, tucking himself further into their messy bundle. So when he does wake it's at a time that's well into morning, almost 10am says the snazzy digital clock located on the nightstand. He's not near the point of reading the time though or anything at all, because the very first thoughts he has involve his splitting headache. He's content for the moment to bask in the silence as he gathers the willpower to open his eyes, a nice contrast to a blaring announcement and wrenched sobs the last time happened. Idly the thought flits through his mind that he's actually really comfortable like this, wherever this is.
Might as well open his eyes, albeit with some customary grumbling. ]
Why am I...ahh. [ The events of last night come back to him in pieces, vibrant and almost cutting. ] Why is-why is this room so big?
Good. He's not making you work or anything, is he?
[ There's a delay before the next text come through. ]
Traveling. Catching up to 2020 as fast as I can. There's so much stupid lingo to deal with.
[ There's a delay before the next text come through. ]
Traveling. Catching up to 2020 as fast as I can. There's so much stupid lingo to deal with.
[All of her texts continue to be slow. Downside to writing so formally when you already aren't used to texting in the first place.]
It's not really work. I just talk to his bird and help take care of her.
I have been doing a lot of reading to her, too.
Where did you travel to? I haven't seen much besides California and now here.
It's not really work. I just talk to his bird and help take care of her.
I have been doing a lot of reading to her, too.
Where did you travel to? I haven't seen much besides California and now here.
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