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[tothosewhobait]

[Has a seat on the sofa, at his feet, glancing over at him]

Text cannot convey tone. I wanted to talk in person so we do not wind up "pissing each other off".

[nestingdevil]

Fair enough. [There's a spare glass (why?) and a bottle of brandy. Greed grabs both.]

Drink before we get started?

[tothosewhobait]

[Drapes his coat over the back of the coach]

Good idea.

[nestingdevil]

[He pours out a healthy helping of brandy before leaning forward to hand the glass to Azul.]

I wasn't lying to you before. And you know I make it a point not to lie anyway. I'm not interested in fighting with you, Azul. That wasn't why I called.

[Texted, Greed. Texted.]

[tothosewhobait]

I am not interested in fighting with you either.

[Accepts the offered glass, taking a sip and leaning back against the couch]

Now that we have that established... As plainly as possible. What was your purpose for texting?

[nestingdevil]

[Greed sighs (a long, dramatic sigh) and sinks into the sofa. He throws two of his arms along the back, letting his glass hang precariously from his claws.]

Is that what you came all the way down here for? Azul - [The Sin stares at the ceiling. His smile is just as wicked as usual, but it's tired.] - what has Envy told you, exactly?

[tothosewhobait]

Well. I also came to play pool.

[Brings his legs up onto the couch, resting his chin on his knees]

Not as much as you might think.

[nestingdevil]

Ha - ! I do owe you that too, don't I? [Greed keeps his head back while he rolls his wrist, making the liquor in his glass spin.] Yeah, after.

It's not really my story to tell, even if he is my sibling. He deserves his secrets. [Finally, he takes a sip and it's a long one. Like he's putting out a fire in his chest.] But he never got a chance to get out. And I'm not talking about me and him. I'm talking about the rest of 'em. Humans would call it a family, but don't get the wrong idea.

[He pries one of his eyes open to look across at Azul.] It was never anything like that.

[tothosewhobait]

[Folds his arms under his chin]

Still....your existence is unique. Even if you're not family....no one can better understand your existence than each other. Out of curiosity....How much did it cost to make you?

[nestingdevil]

Tch. [Greed's teeth slide together as he shoots off another exasperated groan towards the ceiling. Envy, really?] Y'know, you're not very subtle. Coming out here, asking a question like that -

[The Sin lulls his head from one side, the other, and back again, sending a flurry of cracks down his spine.] Suppose Envy told you, didn't he. [Not a question.]

I don't know. Besides, is that really important right now? Why do you want to know?

[tothosewhobait]

I can’t afford to be subtle. People who don’t ask are not rewarded, at least not in my experience.

[Perks up just a little, eyes brightening and leaning in]

As for why…I’m just curious. Alchemy happens to be my best subject, you see!

[nestingdevil]

No, suppose you can't, huh. [He watches the ceiling before closing his eyes again; his whole body language exasperated and lazy.]

[But when Azul mentions alchemy, the former homunculus perks up, if only slightly.] Ha - ! Is it now. Didn't care to mention that before? Cheeky - [Greed lifts one finger up from the back of the couch to waggle it.]

- but sorry, I can't give you that answer.

[tothosewhobait]

There are many things I haven't cared to mentioned and you haven't thought to ask.

[Leans over, staring down at his face, his own browns furrowing slightly]

Why can you give me an answer?

[nestingdevil]

Fair enough. [Greed mulls on it, letting the words sit on his tongue.]

[Then, he turns his eyes down towards Azul. And there's a seriousness in his expression that is miles, years, away.]

Because I don't know. Simple as that.

[tothosewhobait]

Does it bother you...? Not knowing. There is little you can do about it, whether you know or not. If it were me though...I wouldn't be able to help but wonder.

[nestingdevil]

[Greed squints a bit.] Why would it bother me? Seems like a moot point, anyway.

And that's you, and I'm me. We're not the same. [The Sin lifts his fingers off the sofa, flicking them up and down as if there's a bug nearby.] And that's fine. People are different, Azul. That's what makes 'em interesting.

[tothosewhobait]

Yes, I know they’re different. And I know we’re different. I was just telling you my viewpoint since we ARE different.

Do you deal with people suggesting we are all the same quite often?

[nestingdevil]

No, just thought I should make myself clear. Had a bit of a misunderstanding before, hmn? [Greed slouches into his right shoulder.] Anyway, we're not here to talk about me.

[He slides his eyes back to Azul.]

Envy. What do you plan on doing with him?

[tothosewhobait]

I do not have a plan. My plans for both him and Nanami have been thrown wildly off course.

[nestingdevil]

[Greed cocks out one finger and points it at Azul.] But you did have one.

A little something from me to you - [The Sin ties his ankles together, letting the toe of his boot sway up at the ceiling.] - Envy is exactly what he was made to be. There's no stopping his nature just like there's no stopping mine.

And if you hide anything from him, he'll find out eventually. Better to keep it honest. Whatever it is you plan on doing.

[tothosewhobait]

Of course, everything comes to the surface sooner or later. I don't pull of large scale cons these days. Too much drama, too much magic use....all bad for my health. And even if I'm dead, I'd rather not double-die. I don't even know if I can overblot in Hell, but I'm certainly not about to test it.

Loosely... My ~nefarious~ plan is to date him and help him figure out who he is and what he wants. Help him find a wish and then grant it for him. He's had me at his disposal this whole time, but he hasn't asked me to grant a single wish. To be fair, he has realized that the wish that gets granted first is always my own.

[nestingdevil]

[He sinks into the couch, bringing his head back again.] Little too late for the drama, friend. But that's not your fault. People - they really have to make things so complicated, don't they?

[Greed brings one of his hands up to his face and rubs his eyes.] Ehhh, what a bunch of pissants.

[He drops his arm weightlessly into his lap.] I really don't care what you do, I just care if there'll be a mess after. Envy isn't known for having the greatest temper in the world. And, from what I've gathered since this whole shit show started, neither is Kento. So, I'm trusting you to keep things peaceful, all right? For both our sakes.

[He lifts his shoulder.] Now, unless you've got anything else, I have a shift with the 'Sisters in half an hour. Feel free to use one of the pool tables downstairs.

[tothosewhobait]

As far as they go…I’m trying. And they are trying. They’re fine with me, but they set each other off so badly…

Mm…have a good shift then.

[nestingdevil]

[Greed shifts out of his seat, swinging his legs down and throwing himself up into a stand.] I know. [His voice is clipped and distant.] Just .. keep up with it, would ya?

[He pushes his palms into the small of his back and leans forward.] Eh, it's easy enough work. [He tilts his gaze to Azul.] Ya wanna come with? Might not be your usual scene, but. [The Sin shrugs.] Could take your mind off things for a while.

[tothosewhobait]

Oh.... All right. My schedule is clear tonight, so I have the time.

[Looks around before picking up his jacket and standing from the couch]

What sort of establishment is the Sisters? I'm a bit surprised you have another job.