[Such a description would likely concern normal people, but Envy is neither normal nor a people. Instead his mind swims with all of the nefarious possibilities that could come of a "magical berserker state" from someone like Azul. The "death of the mage" as a possibility does worry him just a touch, but--]
But you survived it. You never cease to amaze me, darling~
[He coos as he peruses the pen, fighting the urge to snatch it right out of his hand-- that's probably a rude thing to do, right? Once he's satisfied with what he's seen, he leans back again, bracing himself with one arm against the desk while he sips on his tea.]
Mm. But you're normally so cool and collected; I can't imagine what could have possibly gotten under your skin enough for you to lose yourself like that.
[Ah, well, that's certainly one way to do it. Messing with a man's business is no joke, and the deals Azul makes (or the "wishes" he grants) are his lifeblood... Not that Envy can really sympathize with that-- he's seen what money does to people. It's just minerals and paper that people assigned a value to that they will shed blood and tears for in order to obtain... ridiculous. Perhaps that house warden had some kind of point to make; in the end it all turns to dust anyway. And then the agreements, the "contracts" are just words. Intention behind those words can change at any time. No one is truly bound to uphold either end of a bargain if they simply decide those words don't matter--
But that's not what Azul needs to hear right now, so he'll keep all that to himself.]
What? How in the hell-- what for? Disgruntled signee mad he didn't read the fine print or something?
[Chuckles quietly, reaching up to run his fingers through Envy’s hair, combing out any knots, before starting to braid it idly]
I did get manage to get him into a contract as well…I am sure that was secretly no small part of his motivations. Not that he would admit that out loud. I doubt his pride would allow it…
[His hands still briefly as he thinks back to his overblot before starting up again]
Well. The reason he gave was his naps were being interrupted.
What did they sign that had them fussy enough to tattle on you to another house warden? [And specifically to the one they assumed could do anything about him in the first place? Must have been bad--]
[Continues staring for a long moment, but it's clear the gears are turning somewhere in that lizard brain of his.
He needs to consider the context-- reminding himself that he's dealing with a guy who is still in school despite everything about him reading like a late middle-aged man in finance (silver hair, glasses, suits, a cane-- pretty much the whole look minus wrinkles.) Which means all these deals were made with other students, not just random human "customers" out in the world.
Stupid, short-sighted, gullible kids that would rather make a deal with a sleazy conman before doing any work themselves...]
...hundreds of people made a deal with you, giving up their talents and freedom..... For school? What do you get for landing the top 50? Cash? A new car? Because if all that's just for bragging rights then those idiots got what they deserved.
Well then I don't get what their problem is. A good score is a good score. I mean come on, it's not like working for you is hard. It's just until they graduate, and then they can have their freedom and talents back, right?
I think that other housewarden was being unreasonable~
You cheeky little shit, how fine was that print? Surely there had to be something in the wording... I'd never be dumb enough to give somebody my talents in perpetuity.
[Says the guy who has done exactly that.]
You're a greedy little thing, aren't you. [Purred as he cups Azul's face to give it a little squish and wiggle. Using the same tone one would when "scolding" their spoiled pet.] Keeping everybody's talents for yourself. That's not vewy nice.
[Scrunches his face a bit when his face starts getting smooshed, gently prying at those hands]
It's only fair that I make something out of the deal, isn't it? And if they are so ready to give it away, then surely they did not appreciate it nearly enough anyways.
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Date: 2025-01-02 07:44 am (UTC)But you survived it. You never cease to amaze me, darling~
[He coos as he peruses the pen, fighting the urge to snatch it right out of his hand-- that's probably a rude thing to do, right? Once he's satisfied with what he's seen, he leans back again, bracing himself with one arm against the desk while he sips on his tea.]
Mm. But you're normally so cool and collected; I can't imagine what could have possibly gotten under your skin enough for you to lose yourself like that.
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Date: 2025-01-02 06:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-05 10:55 am (UTC)[Ah, well, that's certainly one way to do it. Messing with a man's business is no joke, and the deals Azul makes (or the "wishes" he grants) are his lifeblood... Not that Envy can really sympathize with that-- he's seen what money does to people. It's just minerals and paper that people assigned a value to that they will shed blood and tears for in order to obtain... ridiculous. Perhaps that house warden had some kind of point to make; in the end it all turns to dust anyway. And then the agreements, the "contracts" are just words. Intention behind those words can change at any time. No one is truly bound to uphold either end of a bargain if they simply decide those words don't matter--
But that's not what Azul needs to hear right now, so he'll keep all that to himself.]
What? How in the hell-- what for? Disgruntled signee mad he didn't read the fine print or something?
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Date: 2025-01-08 05:41 pm (UTC)I did get manage to get him into a contract as well…I am sure that was secretly no small part of his motivations. Not that he would admit that out loud. I doubt his pride would allow it…
[His hands still briefly as he thinks back to his overblot before starting up again]
Well. The reason he gave was his naps were being interrupted.
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Date: 2025-01-22 05:07 am (UTC)His naps? Well what were you doing interrupting the poor guy's naps?
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Date: 2025-01-22 05:09 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-22 07:14 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-22 01:10 pm (UTC)As far as I am aware they did not tattle…just. Complained loudly. Leona is a beastman so his hearing is rather sensitive…
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Date: 2025-01-26 07:08 am (UTC)[Placing a single fingertip on the opposite side of Azul's chin and geeeently guiding his attention back to him.]
You know that wasn't what I was asking~
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Date: 2025-01-26 07:12 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-26 07:21 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-26 07:34 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-26 07:43 am (UTC)[Shuffling all around in his lap, settling in a straddle with his arms around Azul's neck. Directing this pout point-blank.]
C'mooon, tell me. You're acting like I'm gonna judge you or something~!
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Date: 2025-01-26 07:52 am (UTC)Obviously none of them bothered to ask how many took the same deal.
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Date: 2025-01-26 08:00 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-26 05:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-26 09:56 pm (UTC)He needs to consider the context-- reminding himself that he's dealing with a guy who is still in school despite everything about him reading like a late middle-aged man in finance (silver hair, glasses, suits, a cane-- pretty much the whole look minus wrinkles.) Which means all these deals were made with other students, not just random human "customers" out in the world.
Stupid, short-sighted, gullible kids that would rather make a deal with a sleazy conman before doing any work themselves...]
...hundreds of people made a deal with you, giving up their talents and freedom..... For school? What do you get for landing the top 50? Cash? A new car? Because if all that's just for bragging rights then those idiots got what they deserved.
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Date: 2025-01-26 10:26 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-26 10:49 pm (UTC)And so they went and cried to Daddy Idiot about it, and then Daddy Idiot took out their collective stupidity on you?
[Patting Azul's cheek and cooing.]
Poor thing, it's not like it's your fault that people make stupid decisions. [Huff!] Punishing you for simply facilitating their needs; the shame.
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Date: 2025-01-26 11:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-27 05:31 am (UTC)Well then I don't get what their problem is. A good score is a good score. I mean come on, it's not like working for you is hard. It's just until they graduate, and then they can have their freedom and talents back, right?
I think that other housewarden was being unreasonable~
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Date: 2025-01-27 02:19 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-01-27 07:03 pm (UTC)You cheeky little shit, how fine was that print? Surely there had to be something in the wording... I'd never be dumb enough to give somebody my talents in perpetuity.
[Says the guy who has done exactly that.]
You're a greedy little thing, aren't you. [Purred as he cups Azul's face to give it a little squish and wiggle. Using the same tone one would when "scolding" their spoiled pet.] Keeping everybody's talents for yourself. That's not vewy nice.
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Date: 2025-01-31 07:11 pm (UTC)It's only fair that I make something out of the deal, isn't it? And if they are so ready to give it away, then surely they did not appreciate it nearly enough anyways.
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Date: 2025-01-31 10:18 pm (UTC)No, no, you're right, it's not like I disagree.
[And a little smooch before he relaxes and lets Azul take his hands.]
I just love how ruthless you are. Absolutely cut-throat; not a single scruple to be found.
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