( Lalli's comeback is a pleasant surprise -- well, in the context that at least he's not as upset as he could be. It's still a question that catches Emil off guard since he has no easy answer to that.
It's just not something he's thought about. He'll parse it over for a while. )
...I can't really think of anything. I believe the point of being friends is trying to avoid things like that. "Through thick and thin," I think is the phrase.
( Which shows a lot of growth considering a year ago the list could have rambled on for a good few minutes. )
[holy shit what a stupid, lovely boy. Like, he's not really sure what to do about that, it's so beautiful and completely moronic?]
I don't really know how you're alive.
[FOR REAL. WHAT THE FUCK. PEOPLE WITH A LOT MORE INTELLIGENCE AND SKILL THAN EMIL F. VÄSTERSTRÖM (THE F STANDS FOR FUCKING) WERE DEAD, AND SOME OF THEM GONE. HE'S MADE IT SO FAR, AGAINST ALL ODDS...]
( Upon further inspection the soft feeling of -- did Lalli just tell him he wanted him to keep smiling? He thinks so. -- the positive part of that telepathy message wins against being called stupid. )
If you want to work on being better friends, you probably shouldn't call me -- or other people -- stupid all the time.
But thanks...I appreciate it. I don't think I'm in any immediate danger, so you don't have to worry about my safety.
( Emil's just sort of blearily staring at the ceiling when he hears the scratching, which at first gives him the creepy crawlies but -- oh yeah, Lalli would probably do that.
Still, he gets up cautiously and opens his door while peering out, just making sure some surprise lizard creature isn't here to harass him about mating again or something. Thank goodness, it's a different type of gremlin. )
Come in. You can let yourself in next time, if you want.
( Enjoy his humble abode which is literally just a bed, a rug and a table. )
[He hums vaguely, averting his gaze at first in some residual instinct to avoid him, but once he's inside and the door shut behind him, he manages to glance up.
And the world continues to turn. Wow.]
Um.
[...what does he even do... He sits at the bedside and rests his temple against the mattress. There, that works.]
...What have you been...? [uhhh doing I guess lmao he's awkward kill him]
( Watching Lalli is indeed baffling. Emil just sort of follows him with a vague, sleepy interest as he strolls in, looks around then just sort of slumps next to his bed.
These places should really have chairs, because it feels weird to get in bed now....oh well, there's always the floor. That's where he decides to sit for now, trying to formulate what he's...been. )
It's not like much has happened since that attack situation. ...I got stuck in some strange ritual meet-and-greet in the marketplace earlier; I don't know if you saw that nonsense.
[ -- oh thank the gods. Even if Emil is closer than he anticipated and it's making his insides burn, this line of conversation was...somehow easier, even if he didn't understand it either.]
Oh, did they? ( He's got mixed feelings on somehow missing Lalli there. Awkwardness vs. being able to speak with someone more comfortably.
He didn't have the worst time (minus that zombie thing), but it's more a matter of principle than anything else. )
I appreciate the idea of togetherness and all, but forcing it to happen with ridiculous and embarrassing questions -- their culture is literally insanity. Especially with it all under the guise of dating.
( Keep your lizard hands out of his love life, thanks. )
Someone asked about that? ( He would have been so mad, holy shit. ) I...definitely didn't get asked anything that probing. That certainly should be off limits.
[Lalli nods firmly, happy to be vindicated even if he's gone back to being really annoyed at Rottytops for having the gall. Man!!! Stupid zombie. Being by Emil was way better.]
Mrh. Other people were okay. Weird. I kind of liked one guy, maybe?
[Look... Lalli has been extremely lonely, he needs gossip to help.]
( As much as Emil is unimpressed by the event itself, most of his interactions were with okay dudes so maybe there's some cross-section of a person they can agree is Pretty Chill. )
[Which, like. He had been told already, but here's more outside evidence of it, and it makes him feel...kind of good? Not super great, since he was a burden, but. Yeah.]
Well, yes... I know your sleeping is something magic related -- I found out eventually -- but I didn't know what would wake you up, so I had to ask for help.
( Well, since they're being Open. )
He, uh, was part of why you had juice on your face...
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It's just not something he's thought about. He'll parse it over for a while. )
...I can't really think of anything. I believe the point of being friends is trying to avoid things like that. "Through thick and thin," I think is the phrase.
( Which shows a lot of growth considering a year ago the list could have rambled on for a good few minutes. )
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[holy shit what a stupid, lovely boy. Like, he's not really sure what to do about that, it's so beautiful and completely moronic?]
I don't really know how you're alive.
[FOR REAL. WHAT THE FUCK. PEOPLE WITH A LOT MORE INTELLIGENCE AND SKILL THAN EMIL F. VÄSTERSTRÖM (THE F STANDS FOR FUCKING) WERE DEAD, AND SOME OF THEM GONE. HE'S MADE IT SO FAR, AGAINST ALL ODDS...]
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( HE'S PRETTY SURE THAT'S SOMEHOW INSULTING BUT HE CAN'T CONNECT POINTS A AND B )
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[SORRY...]
But if it means...you can smile like that, I guess that's okay. Once you're safe. I want you to be able to keep doing that.
[For the both of them. Not in his stead, but... Something else. Something that was still benefitting him, even if he didn't understand it.]
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( Upon further inspection the soft feeling of -- did Lalli just tell him he wanted him to keep smiling? He thinks so. -- the positive part of that telepathy message wins against being called stupid. )
If you want to work on being better friends, you probably shouldn't call me -- or other people -- stupid all the time.
But thanks...I appreciate it. I don't think I'm in any immediate danger, so you don't have to worry about my safety.
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[like...come on...]
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Even if you think things like that, it's rude to say it all the time -- like if I called you weird every day.
( He.....literally probably has in some form or fashion. )
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But anyway.]
Okay. Can I come over? You can go back to sleep.
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( It'll at least save him the grogginess of sleeping for five minutes and being woken up again. )
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Not really. I just wanted to see you.
[You don't have to be awake for him to stare at you like a weirdo, see.]
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Okay...well, I'll be awake anyway. Or not. I'm still in the marketplace suite.
( He is extremely tired so let's see how long he lasts. )
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Mmn.
[It isn't too long before he scratches at the door to be let in. If Emil doesn't open up, he'll go in himself, but...habits. And fear.]
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Still, he gets up cautiously and opens his door while peering out, just making sure some surprise lizard creature isn't here to harass him about mating again or something. Thank goodness, it's a different type of gremlin. )
Come in. You can let yourself in next time, if you want.
( Enjoy his humble abode which is literally just a bed, a rug and a table. )
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And the world continues to turn. Wow.]
Um.
[...what does he even do... He sits at the bedside and rests his temple against the mattress. There, that works.]
...What have you been...? [uhhh doing I guess lmao he's awkward kill him]
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These places should really have chairs, because it feels weird to get in bed now....oh well, there's always the floor. That's where he decides to sit for now, trying to formulate what he's...been. )
It's not like much has happened since that attack situation. ...I got stuck in some strange ritual meet-and-greet in the marketplace earlier; I don't know if you saw that nonsense.
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Yes. They made me do it, too. I didn't like it.
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He didn't have the worst time (minus that zombie thing), but it's more a matter of principle than anything else. )
I appreciate the idea of togetherness and all, but forcing it to happen with ridiculous and embarrassing questions -- their culture is literally insanity. Especially with it all under the guise of dating.
( Keep your lizard hands out of his love life, thanks. )
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Some weird girl asked me if I was a virgin like that was okay. How is that supposed to make me like her?! I don't think that should have been allowed.
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Someone asked about that? ( He would have been so mad, holy shit. ) I...definitely didn't get asked anything that probing. That certainly should be off limits.
( Hot damn he dodged some bullets, apparently. )
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Mrh. Other people were okay. Weird. I kind of liked one guy, maybe?
[Look... Lalli has been extremely lonely, he needs gossip to help.]
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( As much as Emil is unimpressed by the event itself, most of his interactions were with okay dudes so maybe there's some cross-section of a person they can agree is Pretty Chill. )
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Akira. I think. I talked to him again after. I guess he knew you already...
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( His suggestion wasn't helpful, but he made one all the same. )
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Hn. He said you were worried.
[Which, like. He had been told already, but here's more outside evidence of it, and it makes him feel...kind of good? Not super great, since he was a burden, but. Yeah.]
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( Well, since they're being Open. )
He, uh, was part of why you had juice on your face...
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