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[erythristic]

grell izunia

if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. / aka dr. sutcliffe

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[erythristic]

define annoying, because cats aren't a dealbreaker.

[honestly, given Ardyn, she's inclined to think it's two cats and he's exaggerating. but it might not be a date if his brother's involved, it'd be more like hanging out.]

[daemonized]

[Listen, for a man who's lived alone and without pets for a long number of years, three cats is excessive. He manages without too much annoyance, only because he's Ardyn, but really, it's an adventure. They want all of his attention and yet none of it at the same time. They leave hairballs in unfortunate places. They tug at his hair when he does manage to sleep. (Fynn's slightly allergic to them, though, so that makes it worth it.)

Speaking of his brother.]

Loud and often thinks he's the most clever man in the room. Usually means well enough. [He supposes he should say that, at least. As long as Fynn doesn't ever find out he texted that sentence.] He's living with me until he gets his finances sorted.

That doesn't mean he can't find something else to do Friday night, if this really sparks your interest.

[rip fynn, kicked to the curb]

[erythristic]

[what a noble sacrifice he's expecting from his brother.]

i wouldn't want to put him out too much. but it does have my interest, so hopefully he'll understand.

[that's a very nice way to say that even if he is put out he most likely won't get more than a sweet apology for his trouble.]

[daemonized]

[More like he's not going to give his brother much of a choice in the matter. He'll manage; it's only for a single night.]

I'm certain he will. I'll let him know promptly.

Consider our plans settled, then?

[erythristic]

settled. send me your address whenever it's convenient for you, and i'll see you friday.

[at least this time in the morning she'll know it's not a joke.]

[daemonized]

[It's convenient for him now, while he has her. And so his address is the next text, followed up with:]

I'm looking forward to it. Good night, Grell.

[erythristic]

[there isn't an answer, but in the morning, there's another message waiting.]

you asked if being charming was working? it is.

SLAMS FISTS DOWN ON TABLE and yells about this entire thread

[daemonized]

[The message that awaits him in the morning is certainly enough to widen his usual grin. It isn't completely lined with self-satisfaction (though perhaps only a little), but rather a pleasantness that skews more towards sincerity.

The response comes a little afterwards.]

Is that so? Then I'll be sure to continue weaving my spell, knowing that it's not a futile endeavor. You'll find yourself properly attracted to me yet.

i'm yelling with

[erythristic]

saying it as such a certain declaration. you're quite hopeful.

[and yet, she knows she's smiling a little, which in the mornings is usually reserved for coffee and no paperwork. how does one define properly attracted, anyway? something to ask him over dinner, she figures.]

[daemonized]

Hope springs eternal. Unless you're telling me that you've already decided just how you rate my face, and there's no changing your mind.

[erythristic]

now, i never said that. i'm more impressed with your confidence.

[daemonized]

You'd prefer a confident man to a dithering, uncertain one, wouldn't you?

[erythristic]

yes. i don't ask the impossibility of always being confident, but when someone seems like they can't make up their mind without their hand being held, it's the opposite of attractive.

[why is she rambling on about this over text? oh right, because why not.]

[daemonized]

[Why not seems to be the theme for now. Because should he tease her a little? Well, why not?]

So you admit that you find me attractive? /And/ confident?

You'll make me blush.

[erythristic]

if you're yearning for confirmation, i'll say it to your face and see that blush for myself.

[daemonized]

Ah, not so hasty! I wouldn't have you say such a thing if you didn't believe it to be true. Blushing notwithstanding.

[erythristic]

there's your mistrustful side cropping up again. how on earth should i handle it this time?

[daemonized]

That depends on your preference. You may win my trust from me, a gentle coercion. Or, if you'd prefer, wrest it from my grasp, kicking and screaming.

Either way, it's yours in the end.

[erythristic]

the former, in truth. for i'll take nothing that you will not give willingly, and if i must employ all my arts to make it so, then so be it.

[daemonized]

All of your arts? Even a man such as myself might crumble under such an assault. And if I didn't know any better, I'd say that you're flirting with me, Grell.

[erythristic]

if i was, would you find yourself minding?

[daemonized]

And what sort of fool would I have to be to mind it?

That is to say that, no, I don't mind it at all.

[erythristic]

good, because i'm not inclined to stop. besides, i'd almost dare to say i think you're flirting back.

[daemonized]

/That/ I will most readily admit to. There's little point in hiding the obvious, after all.

[erythristic]

[little point, sure, but it's nice to hear the affirmation when it could have been so easy to crack a joke about how could it be flirting.

another date. she'll need no reminders set for this one.]

i'll be seeing you soon.