[OPEN] we're the first ones to starve, we're the first ones to die

[disgracedvoid]

Characters: Darkleer and YOU.
Setting: Workshop like he's ever in any other floor, sob
Format: I'll start with action, but I'll match you.
Summary: STRONG troll attempts to take on the cold. The cold wins this round.
Warnings: Darkleer being a god tier passive aggressive bitch, since he's in a foul mood. Exploding things. A troll that will snap your spine like breadsticks if you piss him off.

[The first rule of making anything is choosing the right materials for the task. The problem here is that the right materials for the task are busy shattering because it's cold and they can't really withstand Darkleer's casual strength. That's new. Though he's got the theoretical knowledge for why this is happening, it doesn't make it any less frustrating.

So by the third time the frame of this heater-to-be breaks, Darkleer is seriously considering punching something. Or someone.

That and he's growling. Never a good thing when the dignified, snotty asshole troll is growling in the back of his throat. It only heralds impressive amounts of wanton violence.]

Comments

[disgracedvoid]

[Darkleer looks up from his work to stare Tohko down, unaware that his irritation had reached the point of being vocal. He seems composed enough. Seems being the operative word there.]

Must there be something wrong?

[tohko_amano]

Well..I thought something was wrong from the way you were growling..

[disgracedvoid]

[Genuinely offended:]

I do not growl.

[He so totally does.]

[tohko_amano]

Then..what was that growl I heard a few minutes ago?

[disgracedvoid]

Surely your imagination.

[Someone's a lying liar who lies.]

[tohko_amano]

But I've never imagined hearing something before. However, I suppose that there is a first time for everything. But, if you need any help with what you're working on, please let me know.

[Tohko grabs some brown cloth from a pile, along with some needle and thread, and sits down, starting to work on her cloak.]

I shall be here awhile, after all.

[disgracedvoid]

Perhaps it is the cold that makes you hear things that are not there.

[That's technically true. I mean, it's the cold that's ruining his mood and his project and making him growl so...]

Unless you are extensively familiar with metalworking I'm afraid your help won't be of much use.

[Yeah, there's an undertone of and we both know you're not in there, sorry.]

[tohko_amano]

I doubt it..I've faced several cold winters back home without any problem. Maybe it's just the stress.

[Tohko sighed, sad that she couldn't help with the metal and for the fact that she was so stressed out to begin with.]

I admit, I don't know much about metal, but one of my friends is pretty good with it. If you want, I can tell her that you need help the next time I see her. She's a really nice girl. She'll help you out.

[disgracedvoid]

[He takes a moment or two while she spoke to get a better hold of his temper, though it was not helping much. Then added, almost as if talking to himself.]

I am not particularly fond of the cold.

[Seriously? Screw this cold weather, he's got a reasonable fear that his horns will freeze and fall off.]

I do not need help, per se. But I suppose I should not turn away qualified assistance.

[tohko_amano]

[Tohko kept sowing as she spoke. She wasn't trying to be rude..but she had to get this done!]

I don't like the cold either..and alright then! If I see my friend, I'll let her know that you could use some help. However..it might be hard for me to tell her if I don't know your name.

[disgracedvoid]

[Considering Darkleer was paying attention to his own work as well, it was fair. He refrains from making a small noise at the roundabout way of asking his name and instead shook his head a little.]

They call me Darkleer.

[tohko_amano]

[However, this wasn't a roundabout way of asking his name. She was going to get Rei to help him if she saw her.]

Well, it's nice to meet you, Darkleer. I'm Tohko Amano, the book girl.

[disgracedvoid]

[Subjecting Darkleer to Rei should be a crime. Do it.]

Likewise.

[Not really.]

The book girl?

[Well, at least he's not threatening her.]

[tohko_amano]

[I shall get on that!~ In the meantime though, Tohko nods at the troll.]

Yes, the book girl!

[disgracedvoid]

And what does it mean to be a book girl?

[He's long given up trying to make sense of human things. Humans are weird freaky aliens, man.]

[tohko_amano]

Well, it's my title! Since I love books more than anyone else and know more about them, I'm the book girl. After all, who else can tell you why Bulgakov burned his first draft of The Master and Margarita in despair, or what Tolkien thought of The Golden Key, or how Peter Pan came to exist and how weird the first draft of that story was, or how The Divine Comedy was more influenced by Dante than actual scripture!?

..So, that's why I'm the book girl.

here on suggestion of Tohko-mun!

[terreifying]

Heee~ey!

[Speak of the devil and she comes. A little late, but better than ever.]

What'cha doin'?

[Rei looks very different from when Tohko last saw her. Her body is wrapped in bandages and there is a paper bag over her head.]

And what's this about Divine Comedies?

[disgracedvoid]

[Well, this just got crowded fast. Darkleer is not one for crowds, crowds understood as more than one person at the time. He turns his eyes on the new comer, cutting his comment about the usefulness of being a book girl and the implication of it being a title, instead just to stare at Rei a little.]

Hmm.

[tohko_amano]

[Tohko, worried about Rei, quickly greets her and answers her questions so that she can ask what in the world happened.]

Ah, hey, Rei. I'm making a cloak, and that guy is trying to work with some metals. He was wondering if you could help..and The Divine Comedy was written by Dante Alighieri. It's his most famous work..but what happened to you, Rei?!

[terreifying]

Is it a romantic comedy?

[She recoils a little bit from Tohko when she sees that her friend has noticed the state of her body.]

I'm completely okay! I just decided to try some new fashions.

[disgracedvoid]

I did not.

[Darkleer mutters in reply to "he was wondering if you could help" because he was definitely not wondering that at all, and even if he'd once wondered it, seeing Rei right now was not filling him with confidence.]

That is what passes off as human fashion?

[This is obviously a legit question from the hulking alien troll, and not a snide remark. Totally.]

[tohko_amano]

[Tohko isn't really buying that story Rei. She still looks worried.]

No..it's basically a tour through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. However, there is a bit of romance when you get to Heaven. And are you sure? I'm not that hype to fashions, but that doesn't look that good..

[And Tohko, hearing the troll grumble in the corner, will turn to him for a moment.]

You did! Don't lie. There's nothing wrong with getting some help when it's needed.

[terreifying]

Maybe I'll switch out of it when I'v dealt with a few things.

[She looks over at Darkleer.]

Yep! It's always better if you can get your friends to help you with stuff.

[disgracedvoid]

[Darkleer looks somewhat affronted at Tohko's assertions, since they imply he's lying. Not that he's not a filthy liar most of the time, but this time he wasn't lying. Between that and Rei's appearance and little speech, Darkleer ended up giving them both a very unamused look.]

I'm sure it is.

[He muttered at Rei's comment, then turned back to his work.]

But please, do not let me stand in the way of your conversation.]

[Or, in non PA terms: take your conversation and go away.]

[tohko_amano]

[Tohko noticed the look he gave them, and gave him one in return. She hoped he could read it's message: Rei is good at tools. Don't think she isn't just because she's a little odd.]

Oh, you're not standing in the way of anything. I have some sowing to finish up here anyway. I'm making a cloak for someone else and myself, so I'll be here for a little while longer. Besides, Rei can help you while we talk, if she wants to.

[Tohko then turned back to Rei, still a little worried about her, but trying not to let it show.]

Ah, alright then. If you need help dealing with those things, let me know, alright? I'm a simple book girl, but I may be able to help..oh!

[Talking about dealing with things made Tohko think back to an issue she was having trouble with. Something Rei might be able to help with.]

Erm..Rei, I need your advice on something later, if you have the time.