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"Yes the Koulev on Passageering? They're good at what they do I suppose."
(Doesn't remember the blind date at all.)
"Yeah ze's among the usual scouting sortie members, and ze does some Passage guard shifts too. Cool cat and all that, yknow?"
("We got set up on a blind date before either of us migrated to this demiplane. It was alright, but neither of us was really looking for anything serious. I'm pretty sure ze attended due to a work friend inviting zer.")
We've done a couple shifts. Kinda tempted to challenge them to a cognion conflict
We've done a couple shifts. Wouldn't mind seeing which one of us greens out first lol
"I've seen a fair number of humans... sorry I can't be of more help with this."
(He did think the human was handsome, but had to leave early due to a party member getting sick.)
"Uhhh yeah I think I met a guy that looked like that in a gay bar once. He wasn't there long enough for me to flirt or fuck around with.. why, you seen him around?"
"Who? If you see them around feel free to let them know the Rememaudlin Stables do buy cognions from voidtraipsers I guess."
(Would have fun hanging out together if they met.)
"Here's where I'd normally say I have 0 idea who you're talking about, but I actually heard of them recently! Ze's a pretty fierce cognion tamer, and one of the better 'conflict resolution enthusiast' around this plane to take up a conflict with. Im down if ze is."
(Socially compatible, but hasn't met)
"I've met a lot of passerby voidtraipsers over the last decade.. remind me further of this one?" (Vaguely recalls a morbid human smoking catnip with another lackadaisical voidtraipser by Ptero's namesake, at least when they came back to the safehouse.)
"Uhhh some sort of objecthead right? Sorry it's been a while and when I saw him I was high as fuuuuuck with someone I'd met at the safehouse. He's a NER Squatter right? Nice."
(Has literally 0 idea Cowabunga Dipshit even exists)
"The antagoniste? I heard of it once from someone I hung out with in a safehouse a while back. If I run into it I'll probably see if it can handle my cognion team, idk maybe I'll eat shit and die. It'll be a fun ride either way yknow?"
"Mm? Oh, that human. Xe nearly smoked me out of catnip.. but I wouldn't mind spending time together again."
"We smoked catnip together once. Maybe YOU dont get high on the stuff, but I've modded my neurochemistries for it, okay?"
"Yknow they both exalted together or whatever? Every so often I get the vibe they're pseudo rivals or something. Why, something going on?"
(If you're here to tell me they shacked up as pseudo lovers to see the surprise on my face, I'm not.)
"Mm. I'm not the most familiar with zer.. but I am aware that ze and Rowan are siblings. If you're looking for Frances you may see zer on patrol duty as I have little idea of zer present whereabouts."
"Ah! My fellow Cleric and Committee member. He is a delight to debate particulars with, and has always been diligent in whatever duty lands on his rota. If you're headed his way would you be up for a petty quest? I borrowed a scroll or two recently and intended to meet up with him, but I wont be able to make it this eve.."
"You know Rowan? He is my Fellow cleric, and a member of All the same Committees." Derrick says, and shifts his husk body in the grasp of himself, "Did you know that my exaltation ceremony was a shared one with Rowan? It was a joyous evening, and we have gotten on well since that day."
("Eurgh. I get wanting to do something with your life or whatever but would it double-kill him if he went easy on Korite and the other acolytes who aren't pressed about achieving exalt? Whatever it's not like I ever get put on network support rotas.. and they probably wont put me on diploduty at the same time... hopefully, fuck.")
"Mm. I can't say we've met more than the odd once or perhaps twice even. I'm aware ze works in some capacity with cognions, so perhaps you should try the stables?"
On-Shift:
"Why yes! Just one of the clerics that presides over my station." They say, tilting their head such that the incense censure swings with a gentle noise from the chains it hangs from, and they smile wide, "By chance do you have need for services he can offer beyond my means?"
Off-Shift:
The flotillan flops back onto the pillow pile and without getting up grabs the nearest pillow to mock-suffocate themselves with, "PLEASE dont remind me of them..." they grown, and writhe their serpentine form as if to ensure the pillow pile buries them alive, "I just want ONE rota assignment meeting where he doesn't pointedly talk about ambition or whatever. That one just seems to adore talking about my potential in reviews, as though they dont know I'm here for the fucking paycheck!"
The entity floating above you hums with considerable resonance before swinging back and forth in a very mild form of elation, "Of course I know of them, as they are but one of the several acolytes I have the privilege of moderating. Might I ask if you came to report praise, or otherwise a concern regarding Korite?"
"Bought some enchanted catnip off it once a little while back. It actually wasn't bad, but it isn't likely to be a future dealer. I've still got to get the last of it I have duplicated. He's kind of cute in his own way.. I think we could have fun together."
"The creepy kitty? I'm not purely opportunistic, but it is worthwhile to be in the good graces of someone dating an antagoniste. He is known to be a trustworthy patronne and merchant as well, so business was worthwhile."
"The dude with the enter keyhead? yeah he was friendly enough." (Not his type exactly, but someone he wouldn't mind hanging out with again.)
"I've met a lot of passerby voidtraipsers over the last decade.. remind me further of this one?" (Vaguely recalls a lackadaisical voidtraipser by Ptero's namesake.)
"I believe we've worked a diplomatic shift before together.. as envoy to the Bleeding Crescent I think." He says, and continues to peer over the tome in his hands as you continue, "Oh, yes, you'll find zer at the cognioneering suite assisting.. but I think you may want to wait until zer shift ends. I've heard from a couple Fellows here in Rememaudlin that ze has a temper when pestered during the shifts that involve tending to injured cognions, something about duties requiring the utmost care and focus."
He closes his tome and smiles at you, "It wouldn't surprise me if you've heard of zir reputation and are looking for cognion conflict with zir, but do try to mind the work-life balance of our locals, yes?"
("Hmm.. I've heard from my sibling that they both have some interest in a cognion conflict.. it is hard to tell which of them will overdo it.. I'll have to keep my ears open and let those on duty know should new patients head their way..")
"Yeah Frances' brother.." Ze says, and zir masks begin to rotate as ze tries to puzzle over where ze knows him best until eventually the same mask slots back to the front, "I think we worked together once on a diploduty shift? He's got some powerful magic and psishit alike, and I kinda wanna see how he handles soloing my team."
("If you think it's weird I want to see if my team could take on either of those two here's a secret: I *really* don't have time for what you think.")
"The flotillan-hadrophont on Network Support? I think I've joined them for a post-shift meal once. I'd like it if my fellow on the diplomacy committee didn't make such a point of antagonizing them.. but I suspect they've got a relationship going on in private that isnt my business regardless.. sorry I feel I've said too much, could we start over?
"I dont concern myself with upwards mobility as much as sophonts like him do. He volunteers. A lot."
"The NER Squatter? Geez that must have been a couple dozen shifts or so back at least. It's been a while, but yeah they weren't bad to be around. Helped show us one of the better options for installing a shrine." Ze kicks the ground to move a rock off the main path, "Eschate approved giving them a boon, so it went pretty well for both of us. Wouldn't mind chatting with them, but it is what it is yknow?"
"There's a number of deiforme-serving duelistes that traipse through where I make my nome.. you'll have to be more specific." (would remember zer if provided a mental image)
"One of these days I'm gonna get zir to let me have a good spar with that starter of zirs"
"Ze can be a bit of a beast in a fight.. so I have a feeling that letting my cognion get into a sparring match with zer.. might be the push we need."
"Korite? I'd be surprised if they volunteered for scouting duty with me. I usually see them around that other... acolyte on passageering.. the koulev if you've seen them around."
(Eurgh, I almost called them 'that other flotillan'. It's not my fault they're easy to mistake as the same species with the head they use while on-shift.)
"Ze has my respect for being the dutiful sort. I have little else to say on the matter, but I hope that suffices 0}"
"Hm.. about this high-" they say and lower their tail to zir height "excited to play out a bout of cognion conflict when the opportunity presents itself, looks like an explosion of color, and says ze'll be bringing by a rosemary syrup for the groupwatch? Why yes, I am acquainted with zir."
"Korite? There's not anything wrong with them, right?" (..) "Oh alright. I know they've recently had some harder rotas assigned.. I've thought about passing it up to the cleric I work under about offering them cognion stable rotas, yknow offer them a shift or two at the least..."
Ze shrugs, and gestures to the surrounding stable grounds, "I dunno, I've had a good shift with them before, and they're not too bad with the cognions."
REGIGIGAGAYGAY - Begrudgingly admits Ptero is its weakness and takes joy being able to exchange moments of being safe and small and soft together.
REGIGIGAGAYGAY - he's happy that he gets to know Tox and finds zim a very cool artibeastie. Respects its need for independent periods and doesn't begrudge it, but does hope they could live together some day.
"A delight to be around when you get to know Her, and still so very pleasant even when iTs not in that sort of state. A shame we tend to split ways, but as a fellow Cognion Trader doing business is a pleasure with this one... a shame my boyfriend sees iT as ripe kismetic material, but alas."
"They're such a 'funky' and 'fresh' kitty, you know that? A trader I am well met with, and one I look forward to doing business with again" ("PTERO AT LAST, SAVE ME" it wilts carrying a dozen dolls in its arms)
"I am made glad to know I was able to serve as its patronne when it first voidtraipsed. When we encounter each other I treat it to a meal, and we often travel for a spell together. Pleasant (if abrasive) company as any. A dear friend."
"iT's way too fucking soft, but back iT into a corner? Whether it's a cognion battle, a personal duel, or some other shit you're gonna get wrecked. iT gave me my starter, so I've got a soft spot for iT. These days? I'm playing out the escorte role more than I'd like in this friendship but it's whatever.. you have any idea the carnage I get to see when things go pear-shaped with iT around???"
"I.. I *really* didnt know Cognion Tamers could look so pathetic after that much time voidtraipsing. I'm curious what their stock's like.."
"I am not sure.. have we met?" (would happily adopt out / sell dolls to Rememaudlin, and would probably get along with Iridorith, albeit would find zir competitive streak intimidating)
You heard about Rowan's grand promotion and wanted to ask the family fuck-up what he's really like didn't you- ah, you're not actually the type for bitter gossip are you? I dont hate the guy, he's my brother, it's just fun to give him shit.. especially when people treat being a cleric like it's some grand appointment. The folks here in Rememaudlin aren't too bad but some of the travelers and townies that pass through are getting weird ideas about how things work around here. Anyway, he's done good for himself, I'm proud of him.
Most when asked about my nibling will probably remark on their capacity for deflecting aggression with either their blunt scales or blunter personality.. and I choose to tell you that they can be very kind. We may not always have agreed on things or treated each other fairly, but we're at a point where I can say I respect them quite a bit.