tothosewhobait | Heckin Game Inbox

Ooh, you charmer, you.

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

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

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

[...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!

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.

Edited 2024-07-12 20:47 (UTC)

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]

[Arches an eyebrow]

The fact that someone is trying to warn me of the perils of contracts is deeply ironic, I'm sorry.

And? What is your wish then? What wishes are we assisting one another with?

I'm just saying! You don't want a contract, I don't want a contract, but we want to get along, don't we?

So all I really want right now is to have you on my side. You get me?

Having enemies is just... too much work. And I don't really do work.

Very well then. I can agree to that much for now at least.

[Ah that worked! Happy little mink noises.]

Then it's official! We can hang out, no strings attached.

Since we are hanging out without strings then... What shall we do next?

Well, since I am fair, I did pick the last game... So I guess it's your turn.

....Monopoly?

[. . .]

Arrrrre you for real?

[Shrinks in on himself, shoulders hiking up a bit closer to his ears]

I am joking, of course.

[Glances around the arcade before pointing to a racing game]

That one.

[Snorts. It's a good kind of laughing-at-him, she swears.]

Oh, my brother's killer at those. Sure.

[hopping down from the dance pad finally to join him there!]

[L-leads the way to the racing game]

Is that so... I do not think I have met him still.

I'll have to change that soon. Now that I know you're not lame, anyway.

My...such high praise! I'm quite flattered, I assure you.

Oh yeah, like. It's a big step up from he's a total jerk who embarrassed me in a mall.

Keep it up and you might earn real compliments like consistently fashionable and has expensive taste.

Edited (html is the devil) 2024-07-15 04:49 (UTC)