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you trust me, don't you baby?

Date & Time: forward dated to the 27th
Location: somewhere in Old London, there is a shitty hovel with a dude in it.
Characters: Marduk & Vanadi (& Apollo)
Summary: space-elves and non-elves and a lack of maturity, or any other kind of desirable personality trait (& Apollo)
Warnings: probably not (Apollo)

[ It's been long enough by now that there seems very little reason not to pick up what tattered shreds of pride he has left, and pack them away. Besides, this is ridiculous. There hadn't even been an actual reason for their last conversation to go as poorly as it had — to the point where he isn't even sure what to apologize for. If there's even one needed. He feels relatively sure that there is, but he's not fully sold on it yet.

But either way, Vanadi trudges unhappily through the snow, bundled enough that he hardly even needs his hologram emitter (he'd brought it anyway), and hones in slowly on the signal his mind can trace from Marduk's tablet. It brings him to a door, half lost in the snow, amidst the ruins of what Transports used to know as Exsilium.

With a breath in to steady himself, he knocks. ]

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[ he lets vanadi go without any resistance. hell, he doesn't even look over. at least, not until he starts talking; and also, when apollo responds back entirely too favorably. like, he gets it. vanadi is flirtatious and apollo is a whore-- but still.

he turns a flat, deadeyed stare on vanadi, his words equally as enthused. ] You can't fuck her. [ seriously! ]

[ Apollo gets a grin, both pleased and amused. Good response. He's quite sure he'll like her. ] Indeed, and it has!

[ He glances back toward Marduk, and his grin fades into a patronizing smile. ]

How interesting! Of all the opinions in the room, I would really expect yours to matter the least in regards to that. [ you can't say you're not banging him anymore then BAN HIM FROM BANGING ANYONE ELSE, IT'S JUST NOT COOL ]

[ Wow rude she's not a whore she just sleeps around a lot, that's totally something else. ]

Yeah good point, what he said. If he wants to fuck me well he fuckin' can and even you ain't a good enough cockblock to stop that, Duckling. [ Are they ganging up on Marduk here, probably. Apollo doesn't even have a reason though, besides the fact that being an asshole entertains her, so there she goes, turning back to Vanadi, grinning wildly and once again ignoring her roommate. ] So sugar, what'd you say your name was?

[ they are totally ganging up on him. how is that fair? his stare quickly deepens into a scowl; he doesn't look over at apollo, but he does point at her. ] Can you just stay out of this? Thanks. [ adults are talking. t h a n k s.

with that out of the way, he refocuses on vanadi. ] You know what, like hell it isn't-- [ IT'S NOT EVEN A BLANKET BAN, GOD. ] I live here, and besides, can't you tell by this point she's fucking crazy? There should be sixty goddamn warning bells going off in your head right now!

[ Vanadi just shrugs lightly, smiling. ]

She seems perfectly lovely to me, [ slight beat, pointedly: ] Duckling. And of course, it's always an option to take a walk.

[ And now he turns more fully toward Apollo, extending a hand to shake. If she meets him on it though, he's totally sweeping up her hand to kiss her knuckles instead of shaking it. Much more proper. ]

I'm Vanadi, and it's a great pleasure to finally meet you, Apollo!

[ She's used to Marduk telling her to shut up all the time by now, but still she makes a face at him when he's not looking.

And as for the handshake - well, she doesn't usually do handshakes but in this case she's willing to, and she's delighted at her decision because the kiss on her hand is just too cute and she loves it. ]

Vanadi - you're Vanadi! [ Everything she knew about Vanadi came from Marduk's diary that he didn't know she was reading, so the smile on her face is suddenly the most delighted and amused expression imaginable. ] Well fuck me I have been picturin' you all wrong, you're way more gorgeous than whatever the fuck I was imaginin'.

[ his mouth opens and closes soundlessly a couple times, before just giving up. you know what, fine. see if he cares! the idea of them getting it on is ultimately so irrelevant to him that when turns and sits down on the couch he is definitely not biting back the urge to scream. (this is a lie.)

marduk sulks there, gazing resolutely at the ceiling. he's just going to ignore them; nothing's going to happen; just not going to listen to this conversation at all... or so he tries to tell himself. the truth is that he's practically hanging on every word, though he doesn't do much to show it until, well, apollo--

he immediately twists around, squinting in suspicion at her. ] How the hell do you know of him?

[ It would be a total lie to say the compliments aren't endearing. Even after as long as he's had to get over all his physical changes, there are some things that will never get old. A complemented appearance is very firmly one of them. Marduk's interjection does give him a brief pause from the happy smiling though, and he tosses a curious glance between the two of them. ]

Why, I'd have assumed Marduk had been filling you in on all the sordid details of our whirlwind romance. [ ha, as if. curiously, to Apollo: ] No?

'cause you fuckin' told me! [ It's not totally a lie, technically, but she does finally realize what she's done once the words and good and out of her mouth. But oh well, too late now, maybe he wouldn't figure it out anyway. Maybe. ]

Well he ain't exactly the sharin' type so I've kinda had to put some shit together myself. [ Just making it worse over here don't mind her, Marduk. ] Never really wants to chat with me much, y'know? Which is a damn shame, I'm a real good listener! [ Spoiler alert that's a lie. ]

[ god. whirlwind romance? marduk presses a hand over his face, making a noise that's half irritation and half embarrassment. the latter fades quickly as apollo keeps digging her hole a little deeper. ]

I haven't told you shit all. [ and he knows he hasn't. ] Unless I started talking in my fucking sleep or something. [ and he knows he hasn't. ]

[ He glances between them a few times more, shifting from curious to thoughtful. He really can't imagine Marduk ever discussing any of their relationship with someone he didn't even like, but it isn't as if there aren't other options. In fact, someone wanting to know about Marduk's life could have a really easy time of it, since he's nice enough to write it all down.

He grins a little, looking back again to Apollo. ]

Did it make a good read? Oh, do tell me — did he write anything particularly juicy about me?

[ Busted. She was going to keep on lying, but now that she's been caught she decides to let the lie go. At least it was Vanadi who put it together, that probably delayed any yelling Marduk may want to do at least for a little bit. ]

Juicy's a word for it! Y'know I never woulda thought he had that kinda thing in 'im if he hadn't written it all down. But yeah, usually when your name pops up there's some real good stories comin'. Usually my name leads to bitchin' - well, 'cept for one of his recent entries. [ She looks over to Marduk, bold enough to grin at him and say in a tone that is, admittedly, a little bit sincere but mostly teasing, ] I missed you too, Marduk.

[ that's it-- he rockets up, both hands slamming down on the back of the couch. he leans forward, looking half ready to just vault over the damn thing in order to strangle apollo. ]

You read it? [ holy shit. ] I cannot fucking believe-- [ he sputters, incoherently angry save for when he manages a line or two in his native tongue. she missed him too? is that supposed to be funny? his claws dig into the couch, shredding the upholstery as he manages to use his words again. ] I'm going to fucking kill you!

Please, you are not.

[ Though he does shift slightly closer to Apollo. There won't be any fighting between friends going on here, even if it means he actually has to do something about it (gross). Still, though, it's made him smile to hear he gets written about, and picked up his mood despite everything. ]

Perhaps Apollo and I might take that walk, instead of you. You may want to spend a little time digging up a better hiding spot, it seems.

Oh fuck- [ She isn't actually afraid of Marduk, but his reaction is enough to make her instincts kick in for a second and, thinking he actually was going to vault over and attack her, Apollo takes a quick step back and moves herself a bit behind Vanadi. ]

Yeah and maybe put a damn lock on it or some shit if you're gonna be that secretive about it!! [ As if a piddly little diary lock was even enough to keep her out anyway. ]

[ marduk's fury comes to a screeching halt with vanadi's comment; he winces a little, giving him a look half hurt and half resentful. ] Not much of a point in any of that now, is there?

[ ow. he rocks back onto his heels, pausing there. ] No, forget it. I'd hate to force you two out in the cold. [ he snarls, getting up from the couch. the only awkward part is having to brush past them to get to the door; he pauses again with the door half-open, eyeing the two of them. ]

Have fun. [ with that he steps outside, slamming the door behind him. ]

[ Vanadi maintains himself carefully while Marduk is still in the room — lazy stance, half smile — but as soon as the door closes behind him, he sighs quietly and turns for the couch. ]

Well — [ He slumps down onto one of the cushions and smiles tiredly at Apollo. ] It is good to meet you, in any case.

Okay bye seeya in an hour! [ He's pretty much out the door when she calls out to him, although she's loud enough that he probably heard it anyway. And then she's watching Vanadi, curious as to whether or not he's going to follow Marduk outside until he decides instead to go sit down. ]

Yeah, nice meetin' you too. [ Apollo pads over and flops herself down on the couch as well, sitting cross legged and snuggling herself into the pillows there to get cozy. ] But seriously Marduk does this shit all the fuckin' time, he'll be back later and he'll be fuckin' fine.

Ah, perhaps. I expect time will tell.

[ Time and a few more conversations. He's been an asshole again, he knows that — but he's also quite sure he isn't the only one. He's quiet for a few seconds, staring down at his hands, before he shifts to lean up against Apollo. Sure, he's only just met her, but she seems decent enough. And in as good a position as anyone else to have potential information. ]

Has Marduk spoken to you at all about his time at home? About his friends there, perhaps?

Eh well if he doesn't, the dog'll go get 'im anyway.

[ She wasn't really expecting Vanadi to lean against her, but when he does she certainly doesn't seem to mind. Actually she seems to welcome it, wiggling a little bit as she adjusts a blanket that was on the couch so that it's draped over both her shoulders and his instead. ]

Not really, no. Talked about his world for about two goddamn seconds then turned into an asshole, the usual.

Ah. How familiar. [ totally unsurprised here — he's not sure why he thought that Apollo would be able to get any answers out of Marduk, when Vanadi had only managed to get a few, himself.

Oh, well. He distracts himself with a glance around, then frowns. ]

Do you not have a kitchen here?

Uh no, no kitchen. This place was kinda a fixer upper when I found it, y'know?

[ Understatement, the thing was almost falling apart when she found it. So as shitty as it looked, it was at least standing and protected from the cold now. ]

We got a table and a pantry over there though, so I dunno it kinda looks like a kitchen if there's food out.

[ a table and a pantry. He makes a face. ]

You poor things. You'll certainly have to come to the house I've procured in Exsilium and have some actual cooked meals, then.

Well shit consider us there, cooked meals I don't gotta do myself sound great. [ Food is one way to her heart, apparently. ] I mean fuck I know how to cook kinda but god damn it's like takin' care of three fuckin' kids here 'cause two are morons and one's a fuckin' dog.

[ He snorts, amused. ]

Well, I don't run a daycare, but I'm happy enough to cook for a friend or two. But if you can get Marduk to come, you'll have to either make him wear his hologram emitter to look human, or tie up and blindfold the lady of the house. She's a local, and not terribly open-minded about that.

you trust me, don't you baby?

writiNG HOBBY!!!!!!

that isn't an excuse when you actually HAVE icons

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(look i'm too lazy to crop them ok. that is not my fault.)

(I'LL CROP THEM FOR YOU)

WAIT YOU'VE HAD ICONS ALL THIS TIME JUST NOT CROPPED

uhHHHH I PLEAD THE FIFTH?

do you see what i have to deal with, fufu

omg how do u do it

man fuck you guys my deadline for this shit is monday

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