[ 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. ]
[ oh, a cheek kiss... he shuts his eye when he gets smooched, but doesn't push it away. there's nobody around and it's awfully cute. a good mood, huh... ]
I suppose that I am. [ as usual, he's very reserved, but that tail gives him away? monster week is a traitor. temenos will lean just a little further into his shoulder, too, subtle acceptance of the affection. ] It was charming. Though, considering I was trying to prove that you couldn't turn pink if you used Kogitsunemaru's power, you gave me a bit of a runaround.
[ a fright, really. thankfully, the evidence proved what temenos already knew - that it wasn't a match - but it didn't make it any less worrying. people jump at the chance to find each other guilty, and temenos is too logical to let it happen, but... well. it's worrying, sometimes. ]
[ Axel grins at the reaction, though ensures for now he keeps the rest of his concentration on what he's trying to make here.
Though his expression turns a bit more thoughtful as he considers this. ]
...Oh, that's what you were tryin' to prove? I thought if I shifted into Nimona's it'd show that I couldn't do whatever it was that happened.
Or something.
[ He may not be exactly the smartest. That being said, he isn't entirely surprised people suspected him of stuff, given how indeed people are quick to point the finger. His name often comes up at least once because of his copying abilities too. ]
[ he agrees, with a little bit of a laugh. that's okay - their wires got a little crossed. ]
I see why you did so - it worked for us either way, since you couldn't exactly match the bite - but at the time, I thought you'd practically condemned yourself. Thankfully, the physical evidence was there. I knew you hadn't done it, but I didn't want there to be any room for anyone to think otherwise. [ so, there is that. temenos wouldn't have let them throw axel under the bus, all things considered, and he is very good at his job of proving evidence, but also. also!!!!
he pauses briefly in his stitches, though, setting the needles down to reach up...
...and give axel a little scritch behind one of those cute puppy ears. might as well enjoy this effect. ] It is a shame. I'm sure you would have been awfully cute.
Heh, I guess I really did make your blood pressure shoot through the roof. But, thankfully, I've got someone as thoughtful and capable as you looking out for me, eh?
[ The red head gives Temenos a big smile at that. Really, it makes a difference to have somebody having his back.
As the other does a little scritch, the red head will lean into the touch, looking content at that. ]
What about now? I got these ears of mine you seem pre-tty found of.
[ that's definitely teasing, and he returns the big smile with a smaller one of his own, though it's no less warm. for all of the stress, it was worth it, and...
...also this behavior is really cute so he snickers a little and lifts his other hand to scritch both when he starts leaning over, delighted and amused. ]
They do suit you. And you've got those puppy-dog eyes down to near perfection, I'd say.
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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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[ rude.
but yeah clearly he is full of beans at the moment. probably because he is enjoying himself. good date ]
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[ He notices that. Adorable...
He leans over and plants a kiss on his cheek. He already kissed him on the lips, but nyeh. ]
...But, it's also kinda cute to see you so excited, and in a good mood.
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I suppose that I am. [ as usual, he's very reserved, but that tail gives him away? monster week is a traitor. temenos will lean just a little further into his shoulder, too, subtle acceptance of the affection. ] It was charming. Though, considering I was trying to prove that you couldn't turn pink if you used Kogitsunemaru's power, you gave me a bit of a runaround.
[ a fright, really. thankfully, the evidence proved what temenos already knew - that it wasn't a match - but it didn't make it any less worrying. people jump at the chance to find each other guilty, and temenos is too logical to let it happen, but... well. it's worrying, sometimes. ]
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Though his expression turns a bit more thoughtful as he considers this. ]
...Oh, that's what you were tryin' to prove? I thought if I shifted into Nimona's it'd show that I couldn't do whatever it was that happened.
Or something.
[ He may not be exactly the smartest. That being said, he isn't entirely surprised people suspected him of stuff, given how indeed people are quick to point the finger. His name often comes up at least once because of his copying abilities too. ]
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[ he agrees, with a little bit of a laugh. that's okay - their wires got a little crossed. ]
I see why you did so - it worked for us either way, since you couldn't exactly match the bite - but at the time, I thought you'd practically condemned yourself. Thankfully, the physical evidence was there. I knew you hadn't done it, but I didn't want there to be any room for anyone to think otherwise. [ so, there is that. temenos wouldn't have let them throw axel under the bus, all things considered, and he is very good at his job of proving evidence, but also. also!!!!
he pauses briefly in his stitches, though, setting the needles down to reach up...
...and give axel a little scritch behind one of those cute puppy ears. might as well enjoy this effect. ] It is a shame. I'm sure you would have been awfully cute.
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[ The red head gives Temenos a big smile at that. Really, it makes a difference to have somebody having his back.
As the other does a little scritch, the red head will lean into the touch, looking content at that. ]
What about now? I got these ears of mine you seem pre-tty found of.
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[ that's definitely teasing, and he returns the big smile with a smaller one of his own, though it's no less warm. for all of the stress, it was worth it, and...
...also this behavior is really cute so he snickers a little and lifts his other hand to scritch both when he starts leaning over, delighted and amused. ]
They do suit you. And you've got those puppy-dog eyes down to near perfection, I'd say.