Old friend, I think my only caution is to attempt not to create all new cycles of violence that might keep us in petty squabbling in the process. But at the same time, I trust your judgment where it comes to yourself. You've learned a lot in the last few years after all.
[It was also worth mentioning that, while she valued Maul and liked him in her way? She didn't trust him the way she did Reaper.]
This ... isn't related, but it comes to me as a thought. Would you forgive another topic? Something less unpleasant but at the same time still very surreal?
I'm aware. If I strike out, they won't be able to name me. But hopefully it can just end with just a few well placed words.
[He knew better than to kick the hornet's nest, especially when there was a lot going on elsewhere. He would pick his moment, but Maul still required some support. Bad people needed to stay together.]
Hmmm... I'm not sure that I'd say it's exciting, but have you heard any of the latest increased buzz about another ritual? I believe I've managed to pin down some information on it at least.
You might find it interesting. Since you seem so interested in keeping a leash on me and my well being at times.
mmm, yes. Though someone sensible would probably put it in a relatively secure location while setting it out.
[She was not as of yet aware of his nocturnal habits. Naughty naughty.]
I'm considering the offer. I tend to think of you as family in the familiar sense of one who I've spent considerable time grousing with. And there is one of the bonds which relates to knowing each other's physical condition. I don't think either of us needs to be in each other's minds... not to mention I think you know who I'd be talking to about something like that, but this? It might be good. We tend to worry almost overmuch about each other.
Yes, most seem to just be tossing them out willy-nilly. I'm gathering quite the collection of cups. In my world, littering is an offense earning a monetary fine.
[He'd admit it to Vira, but also to probably everyone else too. He was not above being a grinch when it came to stupid decisions untaken without careful consideration.]
I would have to think about it. Bonding in such a way through blood sounds dangerous, and it feels like it could be used against us. However, you would be one of the few I would linger on the idea over. You are like that 400 year old sister I never had.
Why am I not surprised... [She sighed and laughed a little. Look, if they fell for it once, they could fix it easily. If they fell for it more than once, that was on them.]
It does seem dangerous. I don't think the Doorway is trying to do anything that actively harms in permitting and empowering the rituals, but opening oneself up like that could either help corruption or endanger it.
It's why I'm leery of any of the mental links. My own headspace isn't entirely safe after all, nor is yours I'm sure. Though... I am going to talk with Minako about it. I want to see her thoughts.
It doesn't seem like many of the antics of this place, so far, are actively hostile or harmful, but many of the Sleepers don't seem to think through the implications. This feels like a long-term commitment.
[He was wary of forming such bonds despite having some close ties.]
I think you and I have the best manner of understanding one another's head space more than most. You would be one of the few I would seriously consider it. Familial bond you would want?
It's life-long. It's why I am not simply asking Minako to bond with me. As strange as this may sound? The idea of marriage is less of a clear-cut 'together forever' commitment than opening my mind to her for the rest of our lives.
...but if she is interested, one question need lead into the other by default.
[Which was to say? She wasn't going to agree to such a bond if they weren't actually that serious. As she'd once said to him, she wanted something long-term. Minako was a great girlfriend... but she was also searching for a mate, not simply a date. So she was finally coming to terms that this needed to at least be talked about after nine months.]
Mmmm. We can be. We can be, though we're also both mature enough to actually have the conversation. I don't actually think she'd agree to a bond like this if she wasn't ready. I'd rather wait another year to be certain of our intentions than muss it up.
...
Ah, but to you and I. Yes, they term it familial, I'm not sure how much I'd want to use the word with you. Should compatriots at arms call themselves family? It does seem to fit and yet not in the traditional way.
Fair, I suppose. From what I understand, the bonds can be dissolved with a different ritual. And I know you aren't so impulsive as to enter into something that you haven't thought about the advantages and disadvantages about.
[He did find it amusing that she would consider a bond with him. They had been through considerable events together, and they were perhaps two of the originals left when it came to Deerington.]
Better to wait than have regrets, right? None of us should be in a hurry, especially if these rituals will be available whenever the Doorway's month shows up.
[He hummed in agreement.]
Where I'm from, fellow soldiers to a unit often call themselves brothers and sisters. We aren't an army here, so I'm not sure what would be a more appropriate term for such a bond.
... as much as I warn a few about how severe the Doorway can be? I'm not inclined to disagree with her on this. If you're just going to use a rite to get rid of it, why enter it at all, eh? So, we'll talk, and I will see where we both are emotional.
Besides, I believe it works no matter the month. It's just more potent this month.
[She nodded.]
Siblings in war certainly does seem to suit us, doesn't it? You, more than most that I know, I have and will continue to trust my life with. I see no reason not to at least consider it.
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Date: 2022-02-12 02:35 am (UTC)From:[It was also worth mentioning that, while she valued Maul and liked him in her way? She didn't trust him the way she did Reaper.]
This ... isn't related, but it comes to me as a thought. Would you forgive another topic? Something less unpleasant but at the same time still very surreal?
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Date: 2022-02-12 02:59 am (UTC)From:[He knew better than to kick the hornet's nest, especially when there was a lot going on elsewhere. He would pick his moment, but Maul still required some support. Bad people needed to stay together.]
Go on. I hope the topic is exciting.
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Date: 2022-02-12 03:23 am (UTC)From:You might find it interesting. Since you seem so interested in keeping a leash on me and my well being at times.
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Date: 2022-02-12 04:39 pm (UTC)From:[Wait for it.]
...are you suggesting we take a risk like that?
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Date: 2022-02-12 07:43 pm (UTC)From:[She was not as of yet aware of his nocturnal habits. Naughty naughty.]
I'm considering the offer. I tend to think of you as family in the familiar sense of one who I've spent considerable time grousing with. And there is one of the bonds which relates to knowing each other's physical condition. I don't think either of us needs to be in each other's minds... not to mention I think you know who I'd be talking to about something like that, but this? It might be good. We tend to worry almost overmuch about each other.
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Date: 2022-02-12 08:06 pm (UTC)From:[He'd admit it to Vira, but also to probably everyone else too. He was not above being a grinch when it came to stupid decisions untaken without careful consideration.]
I would have to think about it. Bonding in such a way through blood sounds dangerous, and it feels like it could be used against us. However, you would be one of the few I would linger on the idea over. You are like that 400 year old sister I never had.
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Date: 2022-02-13 10:59 pm (UTC)From:It does seem dangerous. I don't think the Doorway is trying to do anything that actively harms in permitting and empowering the rituals, but opening oneself up like that could either help corruption or endanger it.
It's why I'm leery of any of the mental links. My own headspace isn't entirely safe after all, nor is yours I'm sure. Though... I am going to talk with Minako about it. I want to see her thoughts.
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Date: 2022-02-13 11:20 pm (UTC)From:[He was wary of forming such bonds despite having some close ties.]
I think you and I have the best manner of understanding one another's head space more than most. You would be one of the few I would seriously consider it. Familial bond you would want?
[He snorted softly.]
You two sound sickeningly sweet.
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Date: 2022-02-13 11:27 pm (UTC)From:...but if she is interested, one question need lead into the other by default.
[Which was to say? She wasn't going to agree to such a bond if they weren't actually that serious. As she'd once said to him, she wanted something long-term. Minako was a great girlfriend... but she was also searching for a mate, not simply a date. So she was finally coming to terms that this needed to at least be talked about after nine months.]
Mmmm. We can be. We can be, though we're also both mature enough to actually have the conversation. I don't actually think she'd agree to a bond like this if she wasn't ready. I'd rather wait another year to be certain of our intentions than muss it up.
...
Ah, but to you and I. Yes, they term it familial, I'm not sure how much I'd want to use the word with you. Should compatriots at arms call themselves family? It does seem to fit and yet not in the traditional way.
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Date: 2022-02-13 11:57 pm (UTC)From:[He did find it amusing that she would consider a bond with him. They had been through considerable events together, and they were perhaps two of the originals left when it came to Deerington.]
Better to wait than have regrets, right? None of us should be in a hurry, especially if these rituals will be available whenever the Doorway's month shows up.
[He hummed in agreement.]
Where I'm from, fellow soldiers to a unit often call themselves brothers and sisters. We aren't an army here, so I'm not sure what would be a more appropriate term for such a bond.
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Date: 2022-02-14 07:15 pm (UTC)From:Besides, I believe it works no matter the month. It's just more potent this month.
[She nodded.]
Siblings in war certainly does seem to suit us, doesn't it? You, more than most that I know, I have and will continue to trust my life with. I see no reason not to at least consider it.