thusia | (no subject)

[Losing an arm is traumatizing, okay. They aren't supposed to grow back. And sitting here got awkward anyways five minutes in. At least he isn't snooping.]

[it's cute that you think the arm is what i am upset about

adorable really

okayokay PULLS SHIT TOGETHER. puts on clothes. comes out. is a little surprised you are still here]

...so. How's your day been?

[ 'I had a goddess seal my sadness and just got it back' is a bit too far for even his imagination to stretch to. ]

...

[Why is he still here?]

I'm sure it doesn't hold a candle to yours. Did the resurrection go well? A lost limb is the price for that, isn't it?

[gosh it's like you care or sth]

...ah. I suppose it might be. But I wasn't resurrecting anyone.

[heaads to the kitchen to get an urn of wine]

Something to drink?

[More like don't know what to do with you.]

Are you going to dance around it or do you plan on enlightening me on what happened?

[Staying put in this comfy chair.]

Yes. Why not.

[sigh and carefully pouring a couple of glasses one handed and bringing them back the same way after experimentally tucking the urn under his arm stump to carry that back as well]

I had a deal with a goddess, I decided to cancel it and she took a bite out of me as payment.

Ah.

[That certainly isn't something put in the exchange registry. And once he gets close, Tyki will help with the items.]

I'm actually waiting for the gods to start baring their fangs. This all seems convenient for the price. And you can get limbs back, correct?

Yes, it shouldn't be too much trouble. I'm not worried about it.

Hm, that goddess was always clear about the fact that she had fangs. I just didn't think I would end against her but. Poorly planned on my end I suppose.

[takes wine and flops on couch]

What do you need? Or at least invite me along so I can watch you kill things with one hand. It isn't something one sees everyday.

[Gets up and leans against one of the arms of the couch.]

[i hope you don't mind if i am getting drunk because I am super getting drunk]

A half dozen dead beasts, and I don't think I'll take you up on either offer.

[Your wine. Your house. Who is he to say what he can or can't do?]

Concerned there are strings attached?

For the first, I prefer to solve my own problems. For the second, I just don't feel like letting you have that much entertainment off me.

[Reaching out to brush fingers against Slick's forehead.]

Fair enough on both accounts, however, the offer still stands if you change your mind.

I appreciate it. You're also the fourth person to offer. What helpful people I know here.

Don't belittle my charity now. I might get offended like that goddess and then you might be down another limb.

You wouldn't go for the limbs. Messy. Boring. And I did say I appreciate it.

You did.

[Placing a hand on his injured shoulder where an arm should be.]

[well he's not injured anymore

but his arm stubs just above the elbow

allows and watches to see what you will do with that]

[Reading comprehension. Take two.

He traces down from shoulder to the end of the stub before moving back up. He's looking for a reaction of any kind.]

[nope

except for, after a long moment, a tinge of amusement.

and then reaches up with his right arm to grab your left at the elbow]

I suppose this is one area we differ. You still think of these things as important. Curious? You can give it a try.

[His hand stops moving when his elbow is grabbed.]

We differ in that I like all my limbs attached? You should have told me this earlier.

And no, I will have to admit I don't find trying the experience curious at all.

We differ in that I am not bothered if they're removed.

[taps your elbow once and lets go]

But I spent a while in a place where death and injury didn't have meaning, and now here we are again.

Any meaning? Forgive me if I find that hard to believe. Piecing back a soul to flesh is quite complicated from all accounts I've heard.

[Hand moves from stub arm to the side of his face.]

But you aren't bothered at all?

[self mongling. sigh. allows]

Something being complicated gives it meaning, now?

[snort]

I took it off myself. Why would I be bothered when it was my choice?

Yes. They might miss a few pieces gluing you back together. I would consider that meaning.

[A grimace at the statement.]

You have issues. I do hope someone has told you that before I.