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]

oh, you think you know what "type" i am, do you?

[He is either going to end up loathing or loving this guy, that much is certain. There is no possible middle ground.]

don't bore me with anatomy. how qualified are you to debate me on aetheric theory?

[limbical]

Foolish of me to be so presumptuous, I know. Do forgive me.

I'm afraid such a thing doesn't exist where I'm from. But perhaps you could regale me in detail at your leisure?

[onlythans]

well.

if you think you could keep up. i may look the stern taskmistress but i am NOT a scholarch.

[limbical]

I believe I could listen to you for days to come.

Why, you could even turn on the voice option now, if you could indulge me?

[give your best fuckin y'shtola impersonation challenge]

[onlythans]

[Oho, that's a slick move. Now this is getting interesting.]

why should i? you've hardly earned it.

[limbical]

How cruel, but perhaps deserved.

How shall I earn your favor, my dear?

[onlythans]

my, my. you could start by

[Oh, seven hells, not now, not now —]

i don't deserve
i couldn't stop

[Damn it. Damn it all!]

oh. don't mind that, twas meant for someone else.

[limbical]

Right, of course it was.

Shall we end this charade? Who is this, actually?

[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?

text; un: archon

[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