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[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!]

Comments

[unrequite]

Playing hard to get? Well, that does sound a bit more your style, Miss Rhul.

[ ... Midnight's wrapping up whatever he's up to at the moment. Off he pops to the bank. ]

These discoveries seem to have everyone out of sorts, my darling. Come with me, and I'll make sure those awful worries are the last thing on your mind.

[onlythans]

oh, tis not playing. i AM hard to get.

[gods, he really does not want to talk about these discoveries, but it's like he can't resist once the hook has been baited and thrown in the water.]

did i say i was out of sorts? why, did you find your own disconcerting for some reason?

[unrequite]

All the better. A true heart lies behind the most forboding of doors.

As for my item, I assure you that I would be delighted to have the loveliest of conversations about it, should you come to meet me.

[ Read: Meet me behind the generic Denny's, bitch. ]

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[shtola]

I'd appreciate if you could ignore the rather insulting impersonation of myself.

( also, dude. that username is so LONG. did they NOT implement a character limit. they should have. )

Pray forgive the disruption.

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[onlythans]

insulting? i thought it was fairly spot-on, really.

[shtola]

You think me starved for affection?

( area man continues to test his limits: the thread. )

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[onlythans]

i think you charming and eminently worthy of it, but far too modest for your own good

no good comes of isolating yourself
just look at what


happened to m

[shtola]

( … )

There is difference, you surely realize. That someone could have a few on their arm and still be isolated just the same.

[onlythans]

is there some reason we're suddenly talking about me instead of you?

[like he didn't just open that door himself TWO WHOLE SECONDS AGO]

[shtola]

( she knows you're mostly a tank now but this is one terrible dodge. you literally walked into that one. )

I hadn't realized I named you outright.

( that's not true at all and they both know it. )

It was, of course, hypothetical. I was merely making a point that your remedy for the perceived loneliness on my behalf is as ineffective as it is unnecessary.

[unrequite]

[ They did not implement a character limit because they knew Midnight, in all of his naming prowess, needed the space to work his Arts. Thank you. ]

I'll only do so should you promise that custody of your username is back within your possession and you yourself are unharmed.

[shtola]

My reputation might not recover, but physically I'm as well as one could be.

The jester is a friend, worry not. He would not cause me harm.

[unrequite]

I see. Well. In the case that he's been barred from the post, please tell him that my invitation stands, should he desire to be romanced under the lights of cosmic bowling.

[ MIDNIGHT PLEASE SHUT THE FUCK UP ]

[shtola]

( she will.... not do that, actually. for her own sanity. you both have communication devices! use them! )

I'm certain he will see your invitation, and will likely be amenable.

[unrequite]

And you most certainly couldn't be convinced to join us, would you?

[ "Haha, lest?" *lipbite* ]

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[onlythans]

i must say, it certainly is a bold move to offer a man a good romancing and then immediately render him the third wheel all in the same figurative breath

i daresay i'm a bit offended

[unrequite]

Oh, my heart! But I understand your misgivings, my faceless darling. Surely you've never encountered a lover quite like myself before. To entertain more than one is a simple matter for someone of my prowess. You would not be neglected, my mysterious beloved...

... Unless you mean to keep my attentions to yourself? Bold. I'll allow it.

[ ;) ]

[onlythans]

as bold as your own assurances, i daresay

please, do elaborate on this noteworthy prowess of yours. i've nothing but time and attention for it

[unrequite]

Of course. I don't mind sharing a secret or two. I must ask, though... Are you looking for a single night's dalliance with regards to entertaining more than one, or do you seek to woo a pair for a long term arrangement?

[ His advice for both is actually the same! It's the mindset that differs between the two, as far as he's concerned. ]

[onlythans]

oh, don't mistake my intentions

i'm seeking proof, not explanations

midnight hitting on both thancred and y’shtola in one go. trooper.

[shtola]

And play the chaperone? As much as I believe you’re both in need of one, I’d rather not impede on the budding romance.

there is enough midnight for everyone (rizzaciously)

[unrequite]

Is it truly so beyond you to see yourself as a participant? I've affections enough for both, if that's what keeps you. No need to be shy.

[ Midnight has two hands.......... ]

rizzaciously..

[shtola]

The two of you could keep each other well enough occupied, and there's little need for me to play witness to such a meeting of similar minds.

( that's just energy she's not sure she can take?? or want to??? there'd be another murder, probably. )

i'm not going to but imagine if i dropped $15 for a rename token. just for the bit

[unrequite]

Oh, how you leave me wounded... Not even for the creation of history will you budge from your lofty tower. But one must carry on...

[ Hey, all they'd lose here are memories! #worth ]

id do it for the bit.

[shtola]

( does she want to discuss history in a cosmic bowling alley though.. )

I am all but certain you will recover.

Should you find it in yourself to behave long enough for a proper discussion, then I'll happily lend you my ear and thoughts.