TEXT ✦ un: scion

[shtola]

[Hey, City network! What are you up to today? Having fun exploring the liminal spaces, reliving past memories, getting locked into vaults — or maybe just fucking around? Because apparently someone's in the mood for the latter.]

what's a girl got to do to get a little attention around here? ;)

[A short time after that initial post, a follow-up appears.]

because i certainly wouldn't mind being asked out for a meal and an evening in good company, myself. by someone worthy of the honor, of course; naturally, i'm a lady of discerning tastes.

[And then, a little bit later still: ]

takers must feel the unquenchable thirst of the pursuit of knowledge and be willing to participate in intellectual debate for bells on end. oh, and graciously accept defeat when i inevitably hand it to them. or don't — i'll best you at it whether you accept it or not. i'm ever so brilliant that way. how's that for sharing?

[OOC: If the content of this post sounds suspiciously unlike Y'shtola, that's because it isn't — Thancred (onlythans) and his sticky fingers have "borrowed" her network device for a short time. Responses will come from both Thancred and Y'shtola or possibly just Y'shtola after she murders Thancred in cold blood for this!]

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[onlythans]

mightn't we instead just go back to flirting? i daresay i preferred it.

[limbical]

Hmm, that can happen, if you can reassure me that she's safe?

text ✦ un: scion, but like, actually.

[shtola]

My apologies for the miscommunication that may have arised by any such missive sent under my name. I believe I've learned a valuable lesson today.

As has your previous conversational partner, I should hope.

for real real, not for play play

[limbical]

Now that sounds like you, Y'shtola.

Are you well?

[shtola]

I appreciate your concern. I am well enough despite the attempt on my pride.

( for first impressions, this is pretty horrific! )

I'm full capable of handling myself, rest assured.

[limbical]

Oh, I don't have doubt of your capabilities. [Even though she is handicapped in comparison to others, Y'shtola is a bold woman. That much he could figure out upon their first meeting.]

That doesn't mean it isn't polite to ask, naturally.

[shtola]

I suppose it is also not entirely unwarranted given what I've read over the Network in the last handful of suns.

( he knows what she's talking about, she's sure. )

I had my doubts, of course, and still do for some of the accounts. As we could plain see in this instance, it is simple enough for any to weave their fabrications.

[limbical]

It is difficult to take some things at face value, and better to investigate until you draw your own conclusions. I get it.

[And honestly, he respects that.]

May I ask about the individual who used your phone?

[shtola]

Just so. But I will admit that there are certain extremes I'm unsure I would be willing to breach for the sake of curiosity.

He would be eminently more qualified to answer for himself, but there's still few I should be able to clarify on his behalf. What would you like to know?

( if he asks if he's single she's going to throw her phone. )

[limbical]

People will do as they see fit, and I'm not in a position to stop them. Few of us are.

Do you trust him?

[shtola]

Mettle I do not have, though I'm unsure if that is something to be celebrated.

( ah, what a question. it's not a hard one to answer, but, )

There are but the precious few I'd allow in my close proximity, let alone ones I need not maintain a cautious eye on.

( and here she is, looking at a screen, so.. )

[limbical]

Some would appreciate a certain set of morals and standards.

[He lets out a soft huff, almost a laugh.] That's not a "yes" or "no", so I take it that it's a bit complex. Reasonable. I'll take your answer to heart regardless.

[shtola]

Of which I worry might become lax with this newfound information. I imagine the relatively lax consequence in the murder of another might prove to be more encouragement than not.

( hey, listen. she thought she was pretty transparent with that answer. )

'Tis not as complex as I might make it seem. Annoyance aside, there's no other in this current realm that I would trust more. ( but like, anyway. ) But you're free to judge him as you see fit.

[limbical]

Oh, it very likely will. Certainly, I hope it won't, but sometimes people will use an excuse for anything.

I don't really have a judgment at the moment. Other than he has an interesting sense of humor, but I've seen more twisted fellows.

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[onlythans]

she is

and that makes one of us

[limbical]

It sounds as though you brought this upon yourself.

[onlythans]

as is ever my wont, i fear

you're a friend of hers, i gather?

[limbical]

Perhaps something is to be learned from the experience this time. Though some people are slow learners.

An acquaintance. We met when she departed from the train. A patient woman with my inquiries, and I fear I've done little in return.

[onlythans]

well if you would like to see about redressing the balance, you might try coming to her rescue

we're in a bit of a predicament

[limbical]

Oh, now she needs rescuing is it? Perhaps from someone who took her phone? [Honestly, it sounds less accusatory and more playful from Daan.]

What's happened?

[onlythans]

if i make myself sufficient nuisance will it spur you to action any sooner?

what appears to be an impenetrable barrier, frustratingly

my darling mistress, never one to accept inevitability in any form or aspect, remains convinced of her capacity to orchestrate a means free of her own volition
whereas i would gladly accept it should someone simply come and open the godsdamned door

[limbical]

I'm more concerned about who, exactly, will find you to be a nuisance.

A locked door? [He considers with a pause.] Are the both of you in the bank vault?

[onlythans]

a better question is who DOESN'T find me one, really

and tis possible that is our current predicament yes

[limbical]

I was implying the lady currently with you, but I'll keep that warning in mind.

Did either of you remove an item from a locked box?

[onlythans]

why do i sense that these pointed questions are in fact leading somewhere in particular?