[open] november/december catchall

[techmaturgy]

Who: Viktor and special guests and you
When: throughout November/December
Where: Cadens, the Horizon, Nocwich
What: open stuff, closed stuff, whatever I WANT
Warnings: will add as things come up!

[open and closed starters in comments! If you want a custom starter or something specific, just hit me up. full horizon details are here for any and all wildcarding needs. For everything else, I’m on plurk at whitticus and on discord also at whitticus.]

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[ancunin]

I understand that you seem to abhor violence in all forms, but - if he were to arrive, he will try to kill me. Or worse.

[ This is one of the few times there's no mockery in his tone, playful or otherwise. He's been extremely serious right now. ]

[techmaturgy]

Whatever is between you and Cazador...that's not my business.

[It's not an endorsement of violence, rather, a recognition that if push comes to shove, there will be very little Viktor can do about it either way. He can't stop Astarion from defending himself, or...proactively solving the problem. He's more than aware of his own limitations.

That said, he knows he isn't powerless.]

But I will do what I can to defend you from him, if necessary.

[ancunin]

[ Well, that sounds like he's being blown off. Not unexpected, and - it's fine. He doesn't expect more help than what Viktor already offered. What could he even do? Bleed on Cazador? ]

Right, of course not -

[ He starts to grimace again and shrug, and - oh, wait. He's offering to assist after all? Um. He gives Viktor an uncertain look. ]

... er, alright. [ A pause. ] I... appreciate that.

[techmaturgy]

Let's hope this stays in the realm of hypotheticals.

[Because, even if he would do what he could to keep Astarion safe, he would rather not deal with the situation at all. The best thing he can do, he thinks, to avoid potential violence is to sever this bond that Astarion has with his master--if it hasn't been replaced by the Singularity, already.

For now, though, he thinks they've discussed enough. He doesn't want to push his luck.]

I'll analyze these samples and let you know if I find anything. In the meantime...try to stay out of trouble.

wrap!

[ancunin]

[ Even fearing his master, there's a small part of him that bitterly welcomes his arrival. At least he'll finally be done with him one way or another, no more dragging things out in uncertainty, waiting for the sword to fall.

He laughs loudly at that last part, though, grinning handsomely at Viktor - ignoring those sharpened teeth and the discussion of murder not less than a minute ago. ]

I'll try my best, darling.