towerofanimus | [CLOSED] And now I see, I see it for the first time, there is no crime in being kind.

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[CLOSED] And now I see, I see it for the first time, there is no crime in being kind.

Characters: Darkleer and Signless.
Setting: Signless room.
Format: Action.
Summary: Against his better judgment, Darkleer seeks out the mutant after his presence is required. It's probably end up in awkward, he's sure. Backdated to Nov. 1.
Warnings: Nothing beyond Darkleer and Signless alone in a small room. I'll add anything else if needed.

[If only for symbolism, Darkleer decided to leave the tools and clothes of his former office behind. So the troll that knocks on Signless' door is singularly tall and muscled, but he looks a tad less threatening without the armor or the bow. And the lack of helmet lets one actually see his eyes. So there's that.

Of course, what most people don't know is that Darkleer is truly dangerous only when barehanded, but hopefully he won't have to demonstrate it during this meeting.

He's not wholly sure why he's doing this except. Well. Curiosity killed the purrbeast, indeed.

Arms folded over his chest, he stands before the door and waits.]

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I make it a habit not to "jump" to any conclusion.

[Snide. Who's being snide? Not him, surely.]

I much prefer rational discussion to prelude any decision.

[Not that that particular conversation involved much rationality, of course. But he doesn't need to point that out.]

It's not me who you should thank for that, either.

[Pfff, Darkleer being snide? Nope, never.]

Of course you do, a good discussion is always one that I would gladly engage in. Perhaps we could 'do over' that conversation since I am much more logical in my speech now.

[That puzzles him.]

Oh and who is it that I should thank?

[He's too dignified to be snide, obviously.]

Perhaps.

[He keeps his tone neutral. Very painfully neutral.]

That should be none of your concern. Suffice it to say that unless I am thus provided with a very convincing reason to, I have no interest in seeing you die.

[Because then Disciple will cry and his cold, tiny, blueblood heart is not STRONG enough to handle Disciple tears.]

It is of my concern, it is of such an influence to mine and thus within such an interest.

[He paused, his face souring a tad.]

I take it the order of the Condescension was enough to end the lives of many innocents.

[He curbed his tongue after that, in retrospect he didn't wish to say it.]

[Darkleer's eyes narrow, though without the helmet it is that much more noticeable.]

I have told you before, though perhaps in your state at the time, you were not fit to understand the concept.

[An eyebrow arched.]

I was an e%ecutor, once. It is the job of the e%ecutor to end the life of those found guilty by the law. It is not the job of the e%ecutor to question the law or to project his own thoughts and opinions into his job.

[He's tall, yes. But somehow he's making himself even taller just by sheer presence alone.]

I was an E%ecutor, once, when I could follow the orders of my Empress without question. And when I could not any longer, I ceased being an e%ecutor. I have not been for far many times longer than you have been alive, and during that time I have only culled those whom I chose to cull for reasons my own.

[He takes a step closer, composed, still, though boiling with silently howling anger under his skin.]

So I will appreciate it very much, sir, if you take your judgments and assumptions about who I am or why I do what I do, and keep them to yourself. I culled you, once. They told me to, and I didn't hesitate in shooting. It was a mercy, by then, after what they'd done to you. Then I didn't care, if it was fair or not, because that was not my job.

[Okay. Yes. He might be. Snarling. A little.]

It's done. It wasn't personal and I will thank you if you stop trying to make it personal.

[Any other troll might back down, might run away and know their place, but if he had been just such a troll he would not have had the fate he received. He stood his ground and would stand by his point. Plus, he did not take to such accusations.]

It has been done, it is not that I am questioning, nor am I accusing you. I am only speaking out against the Condescension and her rule and treatment to those even within in her own hierarchy. You say it was not your job to judge and only follow and order, but this is not how change is made.

I will drop the topic for fear this will only run in circles, though I do wish to bring to light how you accuse me of judging you or assuming who you are. While you do not know any knowledge about me expect from what the passing story has brought you. This only reflects in how you have acted towards me. While I will take some blame for slight assumptions and humor you in agreement. I will not stand by and suffer the same from your gaping maw without a say of opinion.

[...control, Darkleer, keep in control, we do not lose our temper. C'mon, now, breathe. Yes. Breathe. There.]

Which is a very rational assumption to make, child, assuming I ever heard your bloody story or I still gave two rotten, hollowed out fucks about the Empire.

[Yeah, he mad, bro.]

Now tell me, exactly, what horrible wrong has been committed against you, since we've met in this god forsaken tower? Or is it that you are entirely unfamiliar with the concept of polite fucking neutrality.

[The anger was palatable and was understood. While Signless only stated his own opinion he did not wish to start a fight or drive for a reaction. Sadly ti seemed his words would only lead people to such a destination when they chose to not see eye to eye. Was such the way of his fleet.]

I stand by my viewpoint on account of the name child. Such a remark is meant to be an insult and it only speaks highly of your ignorance and obvious outspoken anger, of current.
To reinstate I only can claim such an view you have on me, since you have never taken such a time to see me or cross the bridge between blood colors. Neutrality only goes so far, but it does not define equality.

[Dryly.]

You are a child so long as you continue acting like such.

[A snort.]

And here is the proof: like a child you demand attention and consider it singular offense to not be giving it. I don't see anyone. I don't cross bridges with anyone. What you consider such a bright insult is not your particular privilege. But go on, you're dead and I might as well be, deprive me of the solitude which has since been my only comfort. Tell me how it oppresses you. Explain to me how it bleeds you dry.

[His face flushed with such a statement. Not out of embarrassment but slight annoyance.]

You are the one acting childish, or should I say grub like in nature! I never said you were oppressing, simply declaring that your act of neutrality keeps you at bay and you jeer from the side. This I am only to assume given your recent hostility towards me, after I stand here apologizing for my quick tongue a moment ago and my accusation, you still claim that I continue to do such. This is not true.

I approached you today to apologize as well for my actions during the human holiday of Halloween. I had no control over them. Then I come to a second apology for accusations that now for a third time I have repeated. I only offer the idea of equality between us within this tower. Perhaps this is my true goal, not only to see equality but to be of equals with you I and Disciple. We are the only ones of adult age and I believe together we can prevail and survive within this desolate location. So the point stands that if you continue to build your wall of neutrality then this will never come to pass.

Edited 2012-12-04 00:46 (UTC)

[Dryly.]

My apologies then, I am used to save judgments for actions, rather than words.

[His blush recedes and he takes a quick breath through nose and lets it out slowly through his mouth, before he continues.]

One should not judge at all, I do try and practice such an act. Especially when in the topic of blood color, but this you are aware of. I also accept your apology. Perhaps we can embrace as the humans do, though I am unfortunate that your strength might be an issue. I only do express my concern from the stories I have heard of you, which I again apologize for. Disciple warned me not to be around you, but she is only expressing concern. This does not need to be. The Condescension is not here and you are under no ones rule. We are simply two adult trolls placed in an unfortunate setting. Perhaps the solution is to our predicament is to start over, put our pasts behind us. I know I recently only learned of my fate, but I do not wish to have such an act that you claim was not your fault and in addition I know it was not mine, come between us going into the future.

If we are both in agreement to let go of it, why are we still discussing it.

[He gives a smile and quiets himself for the moment.]

Oh...I was not aware you had agreed to it. You simply mentioned your opinion on judgement and this I didn't know the answer of which you stood by. Thank you for clarifying.

...perhaps you did not notice when I said so because you were too busy listening to your own voice?

[Wow Rude.]

I do not delight in listening to my own speech like a pubescent grub-ling. I only speak what needs to be said and do not waste my time with those who won't listen. I suspected that you might actually wish to listen since you did not express any form of dismissal or otherwise. We are excluding of course your earlier malcontent.

Edited 2012-12-04 03:06 (UTC)

And I've yet to retract the offer of my patience, despite the fact all it has gotten me has been a laughable attempt on my life, and a rant.

[He gives a slow breath.]

YOu are not still speaking illy of that event where I tried to kill you yes? Cause you do recall I apologized for that. I was not in control or the right mind. It was my rebirth that spawned that monster, the towers doing.

Edited 2012-12-04 03:25 (UTC)

Which I have already said you need not worry about, but yet it is true that that was all I have been granted, for my willingness to listen to whatever you might have to say.

[Pause.]

And, of course, the glorious rant of today, as well.

[His ears drop a tad at his comment. Eyes narrowing.]

And I thank you for listening. I ask then what is it that you would like? I can't offer much but I can do what I can.

[Perhaps this would suffice?]

...nothing?

[Darkleer looks a bit taken aback by that.]

I did not enter this conversation with a particular goal in mind, nor there is anything of yours that I cover.

['xcept your smoking girlfriend, but we're not going to talk about that. Ever.]

[A short snort in response.]

Then why do you seem to be wishing for some puzzle to fit into place?

[His expressions sours a bit at his word...he wasn't even sure what he meant by that.]

Because puzzles can in fact be solved, and I happen to enjoy neat, orderly things.

That is a given, but it's not what I meant. In fact if you go by that fact you only further the assumption that you want something in return for listening to my lengthy word.

[Hey at least he was admitting to his constant speech.]

[Everyone wants to seduce Darkleer, though. It's okay, just take a number and stand in line.]

If you're trying to imply that I'm only willing to listen to you because I have nothing better to do, I will be very offended.

[A sigh of disappointment.]

No. I am not implying that, I am implying that you want something out of this time that I have unfortunately taken from you.

[Dryly.]

Oh, are we moving onto sarcasm now? My apologies, it's not my field of expertise.

[He does the underhanded passive aggressive statements better.]

[He only smiles not letting his dry comment affect him.]

Oh you caught that. It is not something I will apologize for, you have yet to say what you want. The implications still stand.

What I want, you say? I'll tell you what I want.

[What I really, really want.]

I want a screwdriver that actually fits the bloody screws in the workshop and perhaps a set of roommates that does not include a willful, rude human brat, and if we want to go into the realm of fancy fantasies, perhaps some peace and quiet so I may actually get some work done.

[Well he didn't really expect anything else.]

Mmm, well I can grant the third and possibly the first though I will not subject myself to possible violence for the sake of your comfort in regards to your roommates.

[...YOU KNOW WHAT? FUCK IT. LET ME INTRODUCE YOU TO THE DARKLEER STARE. IT IS A POWERFUL, FRIGHTFUL THING.]

[Signless gives a subtle swallow but he does not let the stare intimidate him or rather he does not let it show. He simply stare right back at the other, eyes narrowing a tad.]

[Yeah, nope. He's gonna keep staring down. He can damn well stare down mountains, and he will stare you down, Signless. He will stare you down until you leave the room, only to realize it is your room. This is the true power of the stare. And it's worse because he's not wearing the helmet so you can actually see the stare.]

[Signless does not leave and he will not. However he is willing to compromise, stare or not he heads over to his resting area and decides to fiddle with an artifact he hid under his pillow. Let Darkleer stare he is going to sit down on the foot of his bed and stare at a compass. An old rusty compass of Alternian craft, but a compass no less.]

[Vic...tory? Darkleer ways a few moments more before letting out a soft sigh.]

...are we done here?

[He wouldn't want to waste your time and all. 81]

[He takes a moment to let out a sigh as his is drawn away from his memories upon the sea. Softly he wipes off the object with his cloak before setting it on the bed and rising from his seat.]

I would like to think so or was there more you wished to say...or did you wish to stare into an longing abyss for a sweep longer?

[A sarcastic joke it was simply having the last word of his own. He adds a smile.]

[Dryly.]

My apologies, I hadn't realized that never been allowed to finish a speech, you simply did not know how to actually end them.

[You know, without meandering around and being dumb. Stupid, dumb dumb.]

I do know how to finish a speech, I just was at a standstill when you began to stare out into nothingness at some attempt to silence me and will me into subordination. Not something I would have pinned you to do, but everyone comes with a few surprises.

[So much for joking around, now he's back to sass.]

[...stop making him sass back, he's too dignified for sass! ~~No, he's not.~~]

I was unaware you considered yourself nothingness, or that waiting for you to get to the point was "attempting to silence you and willing you into subordination". I assure you, the only thing I am currently willing you to, is sense.

[Which is a roundabout way of admitting he kind of maybe wants to understand what the fuck is Signless' deal, but it's not like he'll SAY that.]

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Sassy Signless Alert. I meannnn....

sob

They are gonna be best friends!

The bestest of friends, really.

He just goes on and on

All aboard the passive aggressive train.

And he either ignores it or just is oblivious

Oh. Well, that's alright, really. He'll just go on enduring this as the embodiment of PA displays.

Such a serious icon

No, no, learn to do SRS, like this one, this is STRONG SRSNESS

Sassleer! snap snap

His wit is arrow sharp.

No one said he was the brightest crayon.(wow) in the box

And here we go again.

And it goes on and on and on~

This is going to be one of those arguments that goes on forever, isn't it.

Knowing them, yes.

It can be no other way. Also, coveT, not coveR, goddammit, typos.

They are destined to argue, forever arguemisis

So you reveal your true intentions, Signless, you too wanted to seduce Darkleer into a nonquadrant!

Nooo you figured it out! He's just been wanting to feel what individual quadrants are like!?

...well, it could be worse. It could be Dualscar.

Ooooo ouch. No me gusta. Signless would rather have GHB in that case.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mck9dy7S3o1rgpip3o1_1280.jpg

HA perfect

Darkleer's life, pretty much.

Awww poor baby

I theorize it's the hair. Everyone wants the shiny, pretty hair.

Well yes, silky locks make a man got whoo whoo!

He's a walking Herbal Essences ad, ain't he.

No more like Loreal. Because he's worth it.

Maybe it's natural, maybe it's Maybeline.

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