[He's getting in there, really getting in there, pushing his palms against Ella's skin and digging into knots that slowly begin to unravel.] Yeah, I can almost say it's the same. Lot of mine have been clashing lately. Should have expected it, but some of 'em? Some of 'em can be real pissants.
[The Sin gently draws his claws down Ella's back, tracing out her spine, and earning a pleased hum for his efforts.] But I'm glad you're up to it. No regrets, Azul. Once you've made your decision, make sure to follow through on your end of the bargain. It's only fair.
[Greed searches the floor blindly with his tail, finds a bottle of oil, and strangles it.] Finding that out myself. People really like to make things complicated, don't they? Eh - [He lifts the bottle into two of his hands and pops the cap.] - I'm not gunna ask you for much. Just try to keep things from getting too messy, all right? Envy's a shit, but this is the first time he's ever done anything on his own. And Kento? He still needs to learn how much he's worth.
[He slicks up his claws and begins to press the coconut oil into Ella's skin.] Take care of my things, Azul. That's all I'm askin'.
Mmm....people love finding new and exciting ways to complicate things. Though....that may just be the price of being alive. It's certainly the price of dealing with other people.
[Swings one of his legs idly, watching the other man work]
I can only take care of them as much as they allow me to. Neither of them are strong communicators and trying to get any sort of confirmation about their feelings or desires is like pulling teeth. You would think I was demanding their very souls or something. The funny thing is...they share a lot of the issues we are running into. They are both inexperienced in this, both feel they aren't worthy of whatever it is they want, and to be honest I am not sure they actually know what it is they want. At least not the details of it.
[Takes a moment to look around the rest of the room from his spot on the stool]
[Greed tests his shoulders, stretching them as he keeps at his work.] Yeah, but it doesn't always have to be that way. I've been clear about me. Everything's mine, but those that work for me also get a cut. Be it the money from the bar, the liquor, or -
[His face turns absolutely smarmy.] - well, you can figure that one out on your own, can't you?
[The Sin leans forward, pushing up on the small of Ella's back. Crhhck.] No, and they're both fucking stubborn in their own ways. Kento thinks he doesn't deserve anything at all, and he's constantly punishing himself for something that was never his fault in the first place. [His eyes narrow and for a second, a snarl twitches on his lip.] And Envy was never given the choice. Daddy sir made sure to keep him in line, just like the rest of them.
[And how did he do it? Ah well, that's a story for another time.]
[Greed sighs, and his smile returns again.] Kind of the same issues. I'll be the first to admit I'm not the best at giving anything away right off the bat. I suppose that's bothering some people. [His tail idly lashes.] And others had some personal issues going on. But I'll keep their secrets if it's all the same to you. I'd want the same, after all.
Would be a little rude given who we're talking about. And I think you can put it together all on your own. You're clever enough.
[Greed hums, taking the bottle with a rattle of his tail.]
Caught me off guard the first time. But I was ready when he tried again. [Ah, he's showing his teeth. Showing his teeth like a predator ready to snap at a throat.]
[The Sin slicks his hands and goes back to working Ella's spine.] I'm surprised, though. Didn't think you'd actually come with me down here. What's your angle? [He's not accusatory. It's just a simple question.]
Well, for one - [Greed raises a single finger, pointing it at the ceiling again.] - I didn't take you for a man that would willingly go into a sewer. But I guess that's on me, isn't it?
[He flips out a second finger, lining it up with the first.] Secondly, considering our little misunderstanding at the beach and your deal with Envy, I assumed I'd be the last one you'd want to have this conversation with.
[And finally, he brings up a third finger, making a set.] And third, well. You just gave it to me, didn't you? Odds weren't exactly stacked in my favor, handsome.
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Date: 2024-07-19 03:39 am (UTC)[The Sin gently draws his claws down Ella's back, tracing out her spine, and earning a pleased hum for his efforts.] But I'm glad you're up to it. No regrets, Azul. Once you've made your decision, make sure to follow through on your end of the bargain. It's only fair.
[Greed searches the floor blindly with his tail, finds a bottle of oil, and strangles it.] Finding that out myself. People really like to make things complicated, don't they? Eh - [He lifts the bottle into two of his hands and pops the cap.] - I'm not gunna ask you for much. Just try to keep things from getting too messy, all right? Envy's a shit, but this is the first time he's ever done anything on his own. And Kento? He still needs to learn how much he's worth.
[He slicks up his claws and begins to press the coconut oil into Ella's skin.] Take care of my things, Azul. That's all I'm askin'.
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Date: 2024-07-21 09:40 pm (UTC)[Swings one of his legs idly, watching the other man work]
I can only take care of them as much as they allow me to. Neither of them are strong communicators and trying to get any sort of confirmation about their feelings or desires is like pulling teeth. You would think I was demanding their very souls or something. The funny thing is...they share a lot of the issues we are running into. They are both inexperienced in this, both feel they aren't worthy of whatever it is they want, and to be honest I am not sure they actually know what it is they want. At least not the details of it.
[Takes a moment to look around the rest of the room from his spot on the stool]
How are yours clashing right now?
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Date: 2024-07-25 02:19 am (UTC)[His face turns absolutely smarmy.] - well, you can figure that one out on your own, can't you?
[The Sin leans forward, pushing up on the small of Ella's back. Crhhck.] No, and they're both fucking stubborn in their own ways. Kento thinks he doesn't deserve anything at all, and he's constantly punishing himself for something that was never his fault in the first place. [His eyes narrow and for a second, a snarl twitches on his lip.] And Envy was never given the choice. Daddy sir made sure to keep him in line, just like the rest of them.
[And how did he do it? Ah well, that's a story for another time.]
[Greed sighs, and his smile returns again.] Kind of the same issues. I'll be the first to admit I'm not the best at giving anything away right off the bat. I suppose that's bothering some people. [His tail idly lashes.] And others had some personal issues going on. But I'll keep their secrets if it's all the same to you. I'd want the same, after all.
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Date: 2024-07-26 03:45 am (UTC)[Rolls his own shoulders in response to the audible crack]
...but not you? He didn't keep you in line?
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Date: 2024-07-30 02:12 am (UTC)[But then, his expression shifts, a sneer cuts along his jaw, and the former homunculus digs his knuckles into Ella's back.]
He tried. And he paid for it the second time.
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Date: 2024-07-30 03:46 am (UTC)[Reaches out with a free "arm", offering him the bottle of oil again.]
Mm...I can't really imagine it working out well for him. And I'm rather surprised he didn't pay the first time.
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Date: 2024-08-03 03:10 am (UTC)[Greed hums, taking the bottle with a rattle of his tail.]
Caught me off guard the first time. But I was ready when he tried again. [Ah, he's showing his teeth. Showing his teeth like a predator ready to snap at a throat.]
[The Sin slicks his hands and goes back to working Ella's spine.] I'm surprised, though. Didn't think you'd actually come with me down here. What's your angle? [He's not accusatory. It's just a simple question.]
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Date: 2024-08-03 03:51 am (UTC)[Stretches his legs out in front of him and his arms above his head]
Only about eighty-seven percent of what I do has some sort of angle or ulterior motive, thank you very much.
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Date: 2024-08-08 01:35 am (UTC)[He flips out a second finger, lining it up with the first.] Secondly, considering our little misunderstanding at the beach and your deal with Envy, I assumed I'd be the last one you'd want to have this conversation with.
[And finally, he brings up a third finger, making a set.] And third, well. You just gave it to me, didn't you? Odds weren't exactly stacked in my favor, handsome.