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[tothosewhobait]

[For messaging and continuations, beware possible 18+]

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[outrageon]

I can't show you what I really look like, for one thing.

Second, I don't do work, and I don't do favors.

You're probably just going to play 4D Mind-Chess with me until I remind you that both of us said we're not making any deals.

[tothosewhobait]

Then I suppose you have no choice but to make me like you enough to want to show you. Boo hoo.

[outrageon]

Oh, so you're going to tell me what it takes to get on your good side, then?

[tothosewhobait]

I trust you to figure it out.

[outrageon]

[leaning her chin in her hand]

Oh, c'mon. You can at least tell me if I'm on the right track.

I mean, we're out here having fun, and everything, aren't we?

[tothosewhobait]

I take it you won't mind starting then? What does it take to get on your good side then?

[outrageon]

Wait— why do you think I got you out here, then?

[if not, you know, to get on his good side.]

We're like, hanging out, you— were super funny the last time I saw you.

You could stand to be a bit more flattering, but... I think you're on the right track get there someday.

You know, if you keep up the effort.

[tothosewhobait]

…so we are actually hanging out?

[outrageon]

Well— what did you think we were doing?

[tothosewhobait]

Well…I know you said we were hanging out, but I assumed that was perhaps a cover?

Though…I thought it was maybe too fun to be a trick… So I am glad it is not. A trick, that is.

[outrageon]

Girl, if it was a cover, you wouldn't know it was a cover.

[She crosses her arms, tapping her foot—]

But, I dunno. I just figured we could actually hang out. While you're sober.

[And a bit more of a mumble;]

It's just stupid if my friend's boyfriend doesn't like me, or whatever.

[tothosewhobait]

I didn’t…exactly dislike you before. I was just…

[outrageon]

—Jealous?

[tothosewhobait]

What can I say? I’m a jealous guy.

[outrageon]

Then it works out you'd have a thing for Envy, doesn't it?

[Resting her... elbows? on the dance bar and resting her chin in her hands.]

But... as much as I love the idea of turning you green every time you see me— don't get me wrong, I really do— I'm pretty sure there's no reason to worry.

You can always pretend to be jealous, though. Makes me feel pretty.

[Batting her lashes. This is her idea of a joke maybe]

[tothosewhobait]

I was going to say the same thing.

[Bats his own lashes back at her with an exaggerated pout]

Oh Velvet, if only I were as cool as you. What is your secret? You have to tell me!

[outrageon]

Now, if I give away all my secrets, what'll be left for you to be jealous of, hm?

[tothosewhobait]

You’ve got your looks. Your pretty face. And don’t underestimate the importance of body language.

[outrageon]

Please! I know better than to leverage my finest assets.

Especially against someone who's already got plenty of his own.

[tothosewhobait]

Ooh, you charmer, you.

[outrageon]

Charming, talented, tactical... Words that could describe us both!

Words that make us better off as allies than enemies.... Jealousies aside.

[tothosewhobait]

True, fighting against one as powerful as myself is a waste of resources and energy on both our ends. Getting along just makes sense.

[outrageon]

[...you know what, flattery is a great negotiation tool so she's just going to go with it.]

Exactly! I knew someone with your experience would eventually come around to see the big picture.

Just think of all the wonderful prospects that open up when you get two great minds like ours on the same side!

[tothosewhobait]

And…what is the big picture here, exactly? I like the sound of prospects, but you’re going to have to be a bit more specific, Miss Velvet.

[outrageon]

Well, I'm sure you're a man with plans. A man who likes to get things done on his own time.

And contracts? They're effective, but take it from me; they breed resentment. The longer the contract, the higher the possibility the contractee will do... anything to break it.

...but, allies don't have that... power struggle. When we work as equals, we're available to help each other reach our goals, to— to make our wishes come true!

And isn't that the best thing friendship can offer?

[this is definitely something people familiar with how friendship works would say]