[ Well, transformation week does not mean Axel gets off scot free. So, atop his head at definitely a set of puppy ears, which do very much react whenever possible.
It's...something he has had time to have to get used to.
In the sense that Axel is just approaching it as a 'well this is just happening now' kind of deal. But he suggests that the two of them pop on by the Sew Crafty area. Why? Well, simply put, it's easier for them to craft some scarves together.
Does he know what he's doing? No. But isn't it also fun to go into something without too much knowledge on the know how? ]
...So, just because we're hard at work doesn't mean there's no time for important conversation.
You got any heavy thoughts in mind? Or are you so distracted by my incredible efforts you're drawing blanks?
well, he's not alone in the furry department today, considering temenos is sporting a pair of fluffy ears, and there's a suspicious lump in the back of his cloak that suggests he's probably got a fluffy tail under there somewhere too. he doesn't seem all that bothered by it - it's like wearing the costume of the hunter - and just is choosing not to address it as they're heading off to sew crafty.
this is not the first time he's attempted to knit something here, but at least he's not injured this time, so it's progress? it's progrss. he's settled down with a variety of nice colors and has a how to book flipped open in front of him as he measures out the yarn between his hands - when axel addresses him, a smile spreads on his face. ]
Are you asking me for a confession? [ that's his thing! teasing. ] I've no sins to confess. Though, I do have a curiosity. Did you receive a large amount of tokens, today?
...Speaking of adorableness, though, Axel so happens to see Temenos sporting those fluffy ears, smiling a little his way. His hands are occupied but he wants to touch them. Soft.
Right, focus...
His own assortment of colors edges towards a lighter spectrum, unsurprisingly, because he's considering what types the other male seems to be inclined to wear. Or has gravitated to in the past (so yes greens are in there as well.) ]
Confession? Now, now, that sounds far too proper. I'd call it 'Lea's special brand of lovey-dovey personal confidential talk sessions'.
[ Then there is a pause at that and his eyes starting to widen as he stops in his efforts. ]
okay, lovey-dovey-personal-confidential-talk-sessions gets an eyebrow raised, mostly because if axel makes him talk about feelings he might die. (maybe) but, as he continues, he chuckles and shakes his head. ]
...No, it wasn't. I got a lot too, is all. I thought it odd - with Kogitsunemaru dying, I would have imagined we'd have less tokens.
[ as he's unraveling his yarn, he makes a thoughtful noise. typical temenos - talking about work. ]
We also took quite the jump in points, didn't we? Odd, as well. Considering he got caught, I wouldn't imagine that would help us all that much.
Axel does look only unrepentantly amused at the sight of a raise of an eyebrow, though. Which is probably the opposite of surprising, given his track record. ]
Is that what happens when somebody dies from a team or something? They get less tokens? ...I mean I have always been getting three until now.
[ So. Definitely noticeable with the receipt of the tokens now, haha. He's considering saying something about speaking of work in-between their light-hearted activity, but it doesn't actually bother him much. ]
Maybe it's because we did something differently than we hadn't done the weeks before?
As have I - well. Double, per my power, but, yes. Some of the others have mentioned even smaller numbers, though.
[ he looks very thoughtful, rubbing the yarn absently between his fingertips. for the record I guess this had to happen before he got cursed into a fcking squirrel i hate it here. ]
Short of the obvious. [ you know. murder someone. ] I'm not sure what that could be. I suppose I could ask Rabbit. I didn't even finish all of the required tasks last week.
We rose quite high in the rankings, as well. I find these things to be vexing.
Smaller numbers even though they've completed all the tasks?
[ Axel asking just to confirm. It's probably best they get it narrowed down because even being able to know for simply curiosity's sake will do them a lot of good, won't it? ]
I definitely finished the required tasks myself, like I always do. But, I don't think I really did anything special? We just did our best, like we usually do.
[ ... ]
...I wonder if that's it. But, nah. It can't really be something like that, right?
[ It was totally partially them smooching public wasn't it- ]
[ he nods, starting to actually try and loop his yarn through the hooks and attempt a stitch, poring over the directions. temenos is a pretty quick learning but this is like, a sisters of the church kind of task so he does actually have to pay attention to it. perhaps unsurprisingly, he is giving this a genuine attempt. he does actually want to make something nice for axel, and seems to be relaxed in the conversation and the company.
though, the considering has him tilt his head? ]
... If what's it?
[ curiosity flickers across his face - the fluffy fox ears on his head flick forward. ]
[ Axel is also certainly doing his best, recalling what steps were listed in the book because even though he doesn't exactly advertise himself as a type of person to go ham in reading, he makes special exceptions.
...It's probably why his progress is as slow as molasses. ]
...Us kissing in public in the middle of a huge event with other civilians hanging around.
Like this.
[ Leaning a bit forward to give the other a quick kiss. ]
[ WAUGH well his ears go straight up when he gets kissed - it's quick, and there's not really anyone around, so he doesn't seem to mind all that much, even if it comes as a surprise.
...
and then he just makes a Face. ]
That cannot be why.
[ if thats the secret to getting points temenos is refusing to ever earn points ever again!!!! EMBARRASSING ]
That reaction makes it ten times worth the surprise kiss by far. He definitely had an inkling he would get away with it without any bonks due to there being no witnesses this time.
(We'll see how he's feeling about pulling this again in the future when other people are around and not because he got hit with an affect-) ]
You sure about that?
[ Axel teases lightly, looking entirely way too amused, and possibly way too satisfied with himself. ]
[ he will simply perish. who will simply perish, axel or temenos? whos to say.
but, yeah, since there's no one around, no bonks are required. he just shakes his head at the insinuation, going back to knitting a few careful stitches - and if axel pays really close attention, he'll see that fluffy tail wag. ]
That would be a ridiculous thing to be considered 'heroic' enough to catapult a team into third place. This is not a romance novel.
[ embarrassing. he shifts a little where he's sitting to lightly nudge his foot against axel's calf like a kick except for the fact it is not even close to a kick. ] Don't misbehave.
[ play scolding. as if he doesn't like that about axel!! naughty. ]
He's definitely paying very close attention. The fluffy tail wag does not escape his notice whatsoever. Adorable, is he actually happy about the idea? You know, transformation week really isn't that bad. ]
You're right.
But, it could be a action-suspenseful-romantic oriented story.
[ Don't listen to him he's being nonsensical. Though, he actually laughs when he feels the light nudge from Temenos' foot against him. ]
Me? Misbehave? But I wouldn't dream of it! You can trust that, right?
[ maybe it's the kiss that made him tailwag, or maybe it's the mischief. or maybe it's the joke. hard to tell, but he's pretty content at the moment: the tail swishes slow behind him, and he makes a noise that sounds suspiciously like "uh huh, sure." ]
Doubt, my dear Lea, is what I do.
[ so that's a no. uwu
he decides to stay there though, resting the tips of his toes on top of axel's boots as he's picking up stitches. ]
[ Axel will continue to commit it to memory. Including the sound that sounds like a form of doubt rolling in, enough to conjure something like an amused look that's easily and readily apparent on the red head's face.
It's one of his favorite catchphrases, isn't it? ]
Haven't heard that one in awhile.
[ He says with a light tease, but he peeks to see his progress. Probably by virtue farther along than Axel's though he is certainly still giving it his all. ]
Though, I'd probably include 'being good at picking up other things' in that too.
I like to think it's always implied. [ the fact that they both have catchphrases is unfortunate.
settled now, in comfortable proximity temenos seems to easily fall back into making the stitches. he looks down when axel addresses it, a little surprised, and then hums. ]
To be a cleric, one has to be resourceful. After all, we rarely have much in the way of money, and one certainly can't just order things we do here. I can sew a bit - this isn't all that different.
[ he peers over at axel's...? how's your scarf coming ]
[ Just like his own is. Funny how that works...a truly (un)fortunate lovely coincidence. ]
You know, I never know how monetary stuff worked for churches or holy people. But, I can definitely see it being the reason for people taking less money. Though, I'm sure there are clerics who are far less talented than you are.
[ Stop being a simp.
Anyway, his scarf is coming along. It's funny, Axel actually likely joked about unsteady hands and messing up things before he started as a note, but despite the fact his definitely has less progress, there is evident consideration in the fact that there are no loose strands. Or any other blemishes, for the moment. It's a decisive green and white scarf too.
Occasionally in their conversation he may have stopped and looked at the book beside them with the knitting lessons. ]
[ there's something about that comment that's genuinely funny - he laughs, the noise soft, pleased. ]
Talented is a word. I'll admit that I am not the best example, but I thank you for your kindness, anyway. [ he is very good at his job, but he also spends like at least 75% of his time questioning the gods and their wisdom which is not cleric behavior. also committing violence. at least it's righteous. ] Though, if you're trying to sweeten me up, it's not working.
[ the last bit is teasing and playful - he nudges his foot against his ankle again, tail swishing. ]
It is a very simple life, but the mission of the Flame is to spread charity, in some manners. One of our gods is known as 'the Charitable', after all, and it is a good principle to follow. That isn't to say I ever wanted for anything, and now, I spend most of my time on the road with a very clever merchant, but, some habits came with their uses.
[ he holds up the start of his little scarf for inspection!! and then peers over at axel's, eyebrow raising before he glances up at him. ]
Though, perhaps you've a secret career at it, too? That looks nice.
You're saying it's not working, but I wouldn't know about that.
[ Axel teases right back, having already well passed gotten used to Temenos' mannerisms and the like.
He looks at him, well amused to feel the foot nudged against him, lips upturned into another little smile. ]
How many gods have you got in your world, again? It sounds like you've got more than a handful of them. I probably wouldn't remember 'em all myself, but, you know. I might've gotten a bit curious.
Anyway, once again not surprised you're the resourceful sort. Just another charming thing about you, of course.
[ He's looking at the scarf progress and gives an impressed whistle like it's some kind of hot thing from the shelf. ]
...You can say I'm very good at following instructions. When I put my mind to it, anyway.
Do you truly want a lesson in this? [ the idea seems very amusing, but, he doesn't mind - in fact, he sets the knitting needles aside to count on his fingers. ] There are a total of eight. Aelfric, the Flamebringer; Aeber, Prince of Thieves; Alephan, the Scholarking; Bifelgan, the Trader; Brand, the Thunderblade; Dohter, the Charitable; Draefendi, the Huntress; and finally, Sealticge, the Lady of Grace.
Eight whom are worshipped, at least. There is at least one other - the god of chaos, Vide - but it is not included in our pantheon. You would say that I follow all eight, but the one closest to my skillset would be that of Aelfric.
[ axel's probably heard the occasional fantasy catholic "aelfric above" swear out of his mouth every now and then.
the comment about directions, though... he smiles, and this time, its a touch mischievious. ]
You're certainly well guided. [ ie: yeah, he's great at following directions. see: last trial. ]
[ ...Axel will definitely remember Aelfric, there's that! ]
Well, a cursory lesson can't be so bad. Even if I'm probably not going to remember all of it right now, I'll definitely remember a lot of it.
Kinda interesting there's only one bad god, but I think having one of those is enough.
[ As an aside, Axel definitely has recalled him saying something like that for sure. At least one of those times was definitely not because of something he did, right? Totally.
Jokes aside, he hears the tease, and looks sheepish at the comment. ]
...Now a guy's gotta wonder what exactly are you thinking of right about now with a look like that.
I'd think the same. But there's always some crazies out there doing exactly that, yeah?
[ Not that where he's from the whole worshipping gods has been too much of an issue in either direction. Though, that too varies from world to world, depending on where somebody travels.
There is a pause, even if not in what his hands are currently occupied with. ]
...You're thinking about that time where I tried to change into a puppy for you, aren't you?
[ Temenos asks him to perform a trick, and Axel will do his best to make it happen...he can't deny the simp allegations even if he wanted. ]
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It's...something he has had time to have to get used to.
In the sense that Axel is just approaching it as a 'well this is just happening now' kind of deal. But he suggests that the two of them pop on by the Sew Crafty area. Why? Well, simply put, it's easier for them to craft some scarves together.
Does he know what he's doing? No. But isn't it also fun to go into something without too much knowledge on the know how? ]
...So, just because we're hard at work doesn't mean there's no time for important conversation.
You got any heavy thoughts in mind? Or are you so distracted by my incredible efforts you're drawing blanks?
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well, he's not alone in the furry department today, considering temenos is sporting a pair of fluffy ears, and there's a suspicious lump in the back of his cloak that suggests he's probably got a fluffy tail under there somewhere too. he doesn't seem all that bothered by it - it's like wearing the costume of the hunter - and just is choosing not to address it as they're heading off to sew crafty.
this is not the first time he's attempted to knit something here, but at least he's not injured this time, so it's progress? it's progrss. he's settled down with a variety of nice colors and has a how to book flipped open in front of him as he measures out the yarn between his hands - when axel addresses him, a smile spreads on his face. ]
Are you asking me for a confession? [ that's his thing! teasing. ] I've no sins to confess. Though, I do have a curiosity. Did you receive a large amount of tokens, today?
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...Speaking of adorableness, though, Axel so happens to see Temenos sporting those fluffy ears, smiling a little his way. His hands are occupied but he wants to touch them. Soft.
Right, focus...
His own assortment of colors edges towards a lighter spectrum, unsurprisingly, because he's considering what types the other male seems to be inclined to wear. Or has gravitated to in the past (so yes greens are in there as well.) ]
Confession? Now, now, that sounds far too proper. I'd call it 'Lea's special brand of lovey-dovey personal confidential talk sessions'.
[ Then there is a pause at that and his eyes starting to widen as he stops in his efforts. ]
...Yeah I did. Why? Was that from you?
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okay, lovey-dovey-personal-confidential-talk-sessions gets an eyebrow raised, mostly because if axel makes him talk about feelings he might die. (maybe) but, as he continues, he chuckles and shakes his head. ]
...No, it wasn't. I got a lot too, is all. I thought it odd - with Kogitsunemaru dying, I would have imagined we'd have less tokens.
[ as he's unraveling his yarn, he makes a thoughtful noise. typical temenos - talking about work. ]
We also took quite the jump in points, didn't we? Odd, as well. Considering he got caught, I wouldn't imagine that would help us all that much.
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Axel does look only unrepentantly amused at the sight of a raise of an eyebrow, though. Which is probably the opposite of surprising, given his track record. ]
Is that what happens when somebody dies from a team or something? They get less tokens? ...I mean I have always been getting three until now.
[ So. Definitely noticeable with the receipt of the tokens now, haha. He's considering saying something about speaking of work in-between their light-hearted activity, but it doesn't actually bother him much. ]
Maybe it's because we did something differently than we hadn't done the weeks before?
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[ he looks very thoughtful, rubbing the yarn absently between his fingertips. for the record I guess this had to happen before he got cursed into a fcking squirrel i hate it here. ]
Short of the obvious. [ you know. murder someone. ] I'm not sure what that could be. I suppose I could ask Rabbit. I didn't even finish all of the required tasks last week.
We rose quite high in the rankings, as well. I find these things to be vexing.
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[ Axel asking just to confirm. It's probably best they get it narrowed down because even being able to know for simply curiosity's sake will do them a lot of good, won't it? ]
I definitely finished the required tasks myself, like I always do. But, I don't think I really did anything special? We just did our best, like we usually do.
[ ... ]
...I wonder if that's it. But, nah. It can't really be something like that, right?
[ It was totally partially them smooching public wasn't it- ]
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though, the considering has him tilt his head? ]
... If what's it?
[ curiosity flickers across his face - the fluffy fox ears on his head flick forward. ]
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...It's probably why his progress is as slow as molasses. ]
...Us kissing in public in the middle of a huge event with other civilians hanging around.
Like this.
[ Leaning a bit forward to give the other a quick kiss. ]
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...
and then he just makes a Face. ]
That cannot be why.
[ if thats the secret to getting points temenos is refusing to ever earn points ever again!!!! EMBARRASSING ]
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That reaction makes it ten times worth the surprise kiss by far. He definitely had an inkling he would get away with it without any bonks due to there being no witnesses this time.
(We'll see how he's feeling about pulling this again in the future when other people are around and not because he got hit with an affect-) ]
You sure about that?
[ Axel teases lightly, looking entirely way too amused, and possibly way too satisfied with himself. ]
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but, yeah, since there's no one around, no bonks are required. he just shakes his head at the insinuation, going back to knitting a few careful stitches - and if axel pays really close attention, he'll see that fluffy tail wag. ]
That would be a ridiculous thing to be considered 'heroic' enough to catapult a team into third place. This is not a romance novel.
[ embarrassing. he shifts a little where he's sitting to lightly nudge his foot against axel's calf like a kick except for the fact it is not even close to a kick. ] Don't misbehave.
[ play scolding. as if he doesn't like that about axel!! naughty. ]
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He's definitely paying very close attention. The fluffy tail wag does not escape his notice whatsoever. Adorable, is he actually happy about the idea? You know, transformation week really isn't that bad. ]
You're right.
But, it could be a action-suspenseful-romantic oriented story.
[ Don't listen to him he's being nonsensical. Though, he actually laughs when he feels the light nudge from Temenos' foot against him. ]
Me? Misbehave? But I wouldn't dream of it! You can trust that, right?
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Doubt, my dear Lea, is what I do.
[ so that's a no. uwu
he decides to stay there though, resting the tips of his toes on top of axel's boots as he's picking up stitches. ]
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It's one of his favorite catchphrases, isn't it? ]
Haven't heard that one in awhile.
[ He says with a light tease, but he peeks to see his progress. Probably by virtue farther along than Axel's though he is certainly still giving it his all. ]
Though, I'd probably include 'being good at picking up other things' in that too.
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I like to think it's always implied. [ the fact that they both have catchphrases is unfortunate.
settled now, in comfortable proximity temenos seems to easily fall back into making the stitches. he looks down when axel addresses it, a little surprised, and then hums. ]
To be a cleric, one has to be resourceful. After all, we rarely have much in the way of money, and one certainly can't just order things we do here. I can sew a bit - this isn't all that different.
[ he peers over at axel's...? how's your scarf coming ]
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[ Just like his own is. Funny how that works...a truly (un)fortunate lovely coincidence. ]
You know, I never know how monetary stuff worked for churches or holy people. But, I can definitely see it being the reason for people taking less money. Though, I'm sure there are clerics who are far less talented than you are.
[ Stop being a simp.
Anyway, his scarf is coming along. It's funny, Axel actually likely joked about unsteady hands and messing up things before he started as a note, but despite the fact his definitely has less progress, there is evident consideration in the fact that there are no loose strands. Or any other blemishes, for the moment. It's a decisive green and white scarf too.
Occasionally in their conversation he may have stopped and looked at the book beside them with the knitting lessons. ]
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Talented is a word. I'll admit that I am not the best example, but I thank you for your kindness, anyway. [ he is very good at his job, but he also spends like at least 75% of his time questioning the gods and their wisdom which is not cleric behavior. also committing violence. at least it's righteous. ] Though, if you're trying to sweeten me up, it's not working.
[ the last bit is teasing and playful - he nudges his foot against his ankle again, tail swishing. ]
It is a very simple life, but the mission of the Flame is to spread charity, in some manners. One of our gods is known as 'the Charitable', after all, and it is a good principle to follow. That isn't to say I ever wanted for anything, and now, I spend most of my time on the road with a very clever merchant, but, some habits came with their uses.
[ he holds up the start of his little scarf for inspection!! and then peers over at axel's, eyebrow raising before he glances up at him. ]
Though, perhaps you've a secret career at it, too? That looks nice.
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[ Axel teases right back, having already well passed gotten used to Temenos' mannerisms and the like.
He looks at him, well amused to feel the foot nudged against him, lips upturned into another little smile. ]
How many gods have you got in your world, again? It sounds like you've got more than a handful of them. I probably wouldn't remember 'em all myself, but, you know. I might've gotten a bit curious.
Anyway, once again not surprised you're the resourceful sort. Just another charming thing about you, of course.
[ He's looking at the scarf progress and gives an impressed whistle like it's some kind of hot thing from the shelf. ]
...You can say I'm very good at following instructions. When I put my mind to it, anyway.
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Eight whom are worshipped, at least. There is at least one other - the god of chaos, Vide - but it is not included in our pantheon. You would say that I follow all eight, but the one closest to my skillset would be that of Aelfric.
[ axel's probably heard the occasional fantasy catholic "aelfric above" swear out of his mouth every now and then.
the comment about directions, though... he smiles, and this time, its a touch mischievious. ]
You're certainly well guided. [ ie: yeah, he's great at following directions. see: last trial. ]
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Well, a cursory lesson can't be so bad. Even if I'm probably not going to remember all of it right now, I'll definitely remember a lot of it.
Kinda interesting there's only one bad god, but I think having one of those is enough.
[ As an aside, Axel definitely has recalled him saying something like that for sure. At least one of those times was definitely not because of something he did, right? Totally.
Jokes aside, he hears the tease, and looks sheepish at the comment. ]
...Now a guy's gotta wonder what exactly are you thinking of right about now with a look like that.
[ Even if at most he just sounds amused. ]
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[ this is throwing shade at all of those stinky moonshade order people.
as for the last bit. well. that tail swishes again, and he hums, propping his chin in his hand and giving axel a very sly look. ]
I was thinking that you're very good at doing tricks. [ you know. roll over. lol ]
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[ Not that where he's from the whole worshipping gods has been too much of an issue in either direction. Though, that too varies from world to world, depending on where somebody travels.
There is a pause, even if not in what his hands are currently occupied with. ]
...You're thinking about that time where I tried to change into a puppy for you, aren't you?
[ Temenos asks him to perform a trick, and Axel will do his best to make it happen...he can't deny the simp allegations even if he wanted. ]
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I nearly had to give you a treat.
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He sees the tail swishing pick up speed...cute? Absolutely cute. ]
For a job well done, yeah?
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