[ he can hear you getting all agitated over something and he's creeping out of his poetry hole to come see what the hecky is goin on
Your servant is a very sharp, perceptive man--he just likes to pretend he isn't because it's easier to breeze through life when people think you're stupid. ]
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Ah, that's what that thumping noise was...
Heheh...
I thought someone was at the door, or that you were trying to open a particularly stubborn jar...
[Takame didn't even realize his tail was thumping so loudly. He truly was not aware of when it did that, he thought he had better control by now but well. He did want to be more outwardly expressive. Double-edged sword that.]
No, my apologies. It was just my tail it seems... I've been told it... [Thump.] Does this when I am troubled?
[Oop, he's been called out and now he's doing the sad eyes. You know, that Other thing he does that he isn't aware of.]
Ah, not... necessarily. Or... not yet? I am unsure.
[Seven Hells, Kesi... he shook his head.]
Forgive me for worrying you both. There is, ah... someone I know who has not been in good health. I was concerned but they did not answer their phone. 'Tis likely they are merely resting, but... I feel uneasy.
I have ever since receiving the prophecy I did... and those of the other seers. For the moment there is naught amiss, but I feel that will change soon.
[ Dante looks... puzzled. Maybe just a bit of airheaded confusion, or maybe he's considering his master's words. A hand tapping his chin as he even makes a 'hmm' sound to show he IS thinking, along with one of those awkward little chuckles of his as he looks off and to the side... ]
When a friend is sick... it's normal to be concerned for their health...
Especially so when they're not answering when you attempt to contact.
Heheh...
Seers...
Can master see the future, as well? Powerful...
A man is supposed to trust his instincts, in my opinion.
[He's still worried. And Takame wasn't the only one worried here. Dionysus would not admit it openly, but he was bristling.]
Mm. I have been able to peer into the future through my dreams for some time now, though I cannot control when they happen. I can only recognize a relative pattern. At least once a month, though it has been more in the past.
In my dream there was a dragon's roar. I could not discern whether it was in anger, agony, sorrow... but my past experiences have taught me that a dragon's song is not to be taken lightly. This as well as the other foreboding signs that were seen...
[Thump.]
I apologize for being... pessimistic. But I believe it wise to proceed with utmost caution. [The past month Dante would notice that his Master had a constantly steady tone, borderline monotone even. But there's an air of sharpness hovering around it this time. A more subtle version of the tone Takame took moments before establishing their pact.]
Dragons, huh... [ he can't say he dealt with many in his life--there's vague memories of Dragon-like beings in hell, but his memory was fuzzy. A dragon's roar... his mind goes to the tale of Siegfried, the mournful sound that Fenrir made in its dying throes...
There's never anything good that comes from the sound of such a baneful howl. Regardless of what emotion it was communicating. He glances over at Yusuke with an expression of worry on his face. Does Takame have visions like this often? is what the expression almost says, but. He shakes his head, after a moment. ]
I'm pessimistic. I recognise pessimism, master. You're not being that. You're... worried about a friend, cautious about a possible looming danger...
Heheh... you know what they say about trusting your instincts, right...?
Mmm...
Master, if something bad happens, you'll have my support, and my sword. Okay?
[It was his burden to bear. The Echo has yet to return to Takame but this was stressful and close enough that it didn't matter.
There is, in fact, another tail thump.]
... Wine-infused, pleased. Dionysus is also... [He shook his head.] Thank you, beloved Fuyu...
[Worried. Worried and won't admit it. But Takame didn't want to out the god despite how irritating he was. And that is a huge can of worms to open on Dante.]
Your kind words are appreciated. As is the knowledge that you and your sword will be at my side in whatever comes to pass. I've more than enough mana to spare for the both of us.
[Takame looked at the back of his hand. The three command seals in the shape of Azem's crest. He seemed contemplative. Behind him his tail continued to thump. Because a certain someone was getting restless and needy for attention.
[...and there's a... shift. In Takame's demeanor. One hard to place at a glance but Dante may feel within their bond that a rush of Takame's mana just kicked the proverbial door open like the Kool-Aid man.
Which is apt for the God of Spiked Kool-Aid.
When he spoke, it was with a slurring of speech. When he looked up the bright teal rings in Takame's eyes seemed to look more purple.]
Ame-chan doesn' need to text me when I'm sitting in his head, my little sad wet cat. Something fuckin' stinks about this whole matter and I wanna have a drink of wine about it.
his eyes widen as Takame -- no, there's a strange look in his eyes, that's not Takame, is it? Oh? What is this? Does--does master share his vessel with another being?
He's heard of servants who did that. Hell, other Pretenders were often two people in one, but. Takame wasn't... he isn't?
Ame-chan play a joke? Funny little kitten aren't you? Second guess is right, you speak to none other than the Greek God of Revelry himself~!
[Said with a little flourish that one could swear they saw sparkles with.]
I can't talk through our beloved stick-in-the-mud for terribly long or Fuyu-kun will get angry and it exhausts poor Ame-chan. But to answer your question, dear author, it is Kesi Takame's desire to live that possessed me to possess him. Brought him back from the brink for a generous price, I did. The rest you'll need to ask him~.
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Your servant is a very sharp, perceptive man--he just likes to pretend he isn't because it's easier to breeze through life when people think you're stupid. ]
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Ah, that's what that thumping noise was...
Heheh...
I thought someone was at the door, or that you were trying to open a particularly stubborn jar...
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[Takame didn't even realize his tail was thumping so loudly. He truly was not aware of when it did that, he thought he had better control by now but well. He did want to be more outwardly expressive. Double-edged sword that.]
No, my apologies. It was just my tail it seems... I've been told it... [Thump.] Does this when I am troubled?
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If you want to know Ame's mood, watch his tail.
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[ sorry takame you've been called out... ]
I had no idea.
I've learned something new today... heheh...
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Ah! Wait! That means master is in a mood? Did something bad happen?
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Ah, not... necessarily. Or... not yet? I am unsure.
[Seven Hells, Kesi... he shook his head.]
Forgive me for worrying you both. There is, ah... someone I know who has not been in good health. I was concerned but they did not answer their phone. 'Tis likely they are merely resting, but... I feel uneasy.
I have ever since receiving the prophecy I did... and those of the other seers. For the moment there is naught amiss, but I feel that will change soon.
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When a friend is sick... it's normal to be concerned for their health...
Especially so when they're not answering when you attempt to contact.
Heheh...
Seers...
Can master see the future, as well? Powerful...
A man is supposed to trust his instincts, in my opinion.
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[He's still worried. And Takame wasn't the only one worried here. Dionysus would not admit it openly, but he was bristling.]
Mm. I have been able to peer into the future through my dreams for some time now, though I cannot control when they happen. I can only recognize a relative pattern. At least once a month, though it has been more in the past.
In my dream there was a dragon's roar. I could not discern whether it was in anger, agony, sorrow... but my past experiences have taught me that a dragon's song is not to be taken lightly. This as well as the other foreboding signs that were seen...
[Thump.]
I apologize for being... pessimistic. But I believe it wise to proceed with utmost caution. [The past month Dante would notice that his Master had a constantly steady tone, borderline monotone even. But there's an air of sharpness hovering around it this time. A more subtle version of the tone Takame took moments before establishing their pact.]
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There's never anything good that comes from the sound of such a baneful howl. Regardless of what emotion it was communicating. He glances over at Yusuke with an expression of worry on his face. Does Takame have visions like this often? is what the expression almost says, but. He shakes his head, after a moment. ]
I'm pessimistic. I recognise pessimism, master. You're not being that. You're... worried about a friend, cautious about a possible looming danger...
Heheh... you know what they say about trusting your instincts, right...?
Mmm...
Master, if something bad happens, you'll have my support, and my sword. Okay?
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I'm making tea. Ame, do you want regular tea or some of the wine-infused tea?
[He learned how to make fancy wine tea for Takame yes. Fight him.]
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There is, in fact, another tail thump.]
... Wine-infused, pleased. Dionysus is also... [He shook his head.] Thank you, beloved Fuyu...
[Worried. Worried and won't admit it. But Takame didn't want to out the god despite how irritating he was. And that is a huge can of worms to open on Dante.]
Your kind words are appreciated. As is the knowledge that you and your sword will be at my side in whatever comes to pass. I've more than enough mana to spare for the both of us.
[Takame looked at the back of his hand. The three command seals in the shape of Azem's crest. He seemed contemplative. Behind him his tail continued to thump. Because a certain someone was getting restless and needy for attention.
Come now Ame-chan.]
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[ he absolutely won't say no to free handouts. He has no pride.
But... he is now glancing over at Takame when he mentions Dionysus. Huh? What's Greek Gods have to do with any of this...? ]
Of course, Takame. It's what a servant is sworn to do. I am not the strongest servant in the world by any means, but I do have Guts...
[ ooohhhh its bothering him. it's bothering him. he has to ask... ]
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What's this have to do with the Greek God of Revelry? Was that who you were texting? I know there are some fantastical people in this world, but...
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Ah. He didn't realize he'd slipped like that.]
Ah, I... that's... it, ah...
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Which is apt for the God of Spiked Kool-Aid.
When he spoke, it was with a slurring of speech. When he looked up the bright teal rings in Takame's eyes seemed to look more purple.]
Ame-chan doesn' need to text me when I'm sitting in his head, my little sad wet cat. Something fuckin' stinks about this whole matter and I wanna have a drink of wine about it.
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You always want a drink of wine about it, kami-sama!
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his eyes widen as Takame -- no, there's a strange look in his eyes, that's not Takame, is it? Oh? What is this? Does--does master share his vessel with another being?
He's heard of servants who did that. Hell, other Pretenders were often two people in one, but. Takame wasn't... he isn't?
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Oh this is... ]
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Mr. Takame... are you playing a joke on me?
Or are you, Mr. Purple Eyes, not Takame at all?
What possessed you... to possess my master?
[ Yusuke doesn't seem too bothered by it at all, actually, so... maybe this is very normal....? ]
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[Said with a little flourish that one could swear they saw sparkles with.]
I can't talk through our beloved stick-in-the-mud for terribly long or Fuyu-kun will get angry and it exhausts poor Ame-chan. But to answer your question, dear author, it is Kesi Takame's desire to live that possessed me to possess him. Brought him back from the brink for a generous price, I did. The rest you'll need to ask him~.