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[ ...Ah.
Well. There is one way to end war, he supposes. If no one's alive to tell the tale. Steak takes a long, deep drink as the man speaks and exhales, exasperated at humanity more than the man speaking, as he begins to speak about the other, uh, bloke. A term for a man, he's guessing, given the context, but not one he's heard on Tierra.
He is a Food Soul, designed for war and battle, but that doesn't exclude him from thinking that humans can be absolutely ridiculous in their endeavours for power. The changes to Palata were enough proof of that. ]
Tch. Humans such as him only care for their own greed.
[ Humans who will take advantage of the deaths of their relatives and try to use Food Souls, or try to manipulate the country to their favour, they're all shades of the same greed which drives a man who start large scale wars. ]
Well. There is one way to end war, he supposes. If no one's alive to tell the tale. Steak takes a long, deep drink as the man speaks and exhales, exasperated at humanity more than the man speaking, as he begins to speak about the other, uh, bloke. A term for a man, he's guessing, given the context, but not one he's heard on Tierra.
He is a Food Soul, designed for war and battle, but that doesn't exclude him from thinking that humans can be absolutely ridiculous in their endeavours for power. The changes to Palata were enough proof of that. ]
Tch. Humans such as him only care for their own greed.
[ Humans who will take advantage of the deaths of their relatives and try to use Food Souls, or try to manipulate the country to their favour, they're all shades of the same greed which drives a man who start large scale wars. ]
[ It's what he is!!
And, honestly, if she wasn't a stranger, and this wasn't a potential home for someone, he'd have his swords out now. Or at least be considering it.
As it is, he'll suffice for glaring fiercely. ]
And what the hell are you supposed to be?!
[ She has the pointed ears of an elf, sure, but he's going to turn the tables, dammit! ]
And, honestly, if she wasn't a stranger, and this wasn't a potential home for someone, he'd have his swords out now. Or at least be considering it.
As it is, he'll suffice for glaring fiercely. ]
And what the hell are you supposed to be?!
[ She has the pointed ears of an elf, sure, but he's going to turn the tables, dammit! ]
[She grins widely at his question, spreading her arms as though she were presenting in front of an audience, and not wearing a threadbare prison tunic.]
I’m an entertainer! I travel the world, spreading joy and laughter!
[She’s perfectly aware that this isn’t the answer to the question he was asking. He's just gonna have to deal with it.]
I’m an entertainer! I travel the world, spreading joy and laughter!
[She’s perfectly aware that this isn’t the answer to the question he was asking. He's just gonna have to deal with it.]
For greed, for a twisted philosophy that they've come to believe as morally right. 'For the greater good.'
[It looks like Theseus may need to order a drink for himself now. The great war was difficult as is, but somehow, trying to stop one dark wizard from starting another war is just as bad. His hand grips tightly around his beer, remembering Grindelwald's words and cruelty just because he thinks that wizards are superior and destined to rule.
He's definitely in a poorer mood now, but the blame rests solely on himself.]
[It looks like Theseus may need to order a drink for himself now. The great war was difficult as is, but somehow, trying to stop one dark wizard from starting another war is just as bad. His hand grips tightly around his beer, remembering Grindelwald's words and cruelty just because he thinks that wizards are superior and destined to rule.
He's definitely in a poorer mood now, but the blame rests solely on himself.]
[ ... Groan. He slaps his face with his hand. He asked for that, but still. ]
That's not what I mean, you—! [ jerk. ]
That's not what I mean, you—! [ jerk. ]
Edited 2019-10-22 20:50 (UTC)
[ Whatever Theseus might be feeling, Steak doesn't seem to acknowledge it, the comment about the greater good sparking his own fire, distracting him from any things that involve feelings.
Though, is sparking really the correct word when you seem to always be smouldering with some sort of intense fire. ]
Hah! What kind of greater good could such people bring?
[ Battle is something which is necessary, something on which Steak thrives, but he doesn't believe it is something that needs hunting down in the form of more warfare or cults focused around human sacrifice. ]
Though, is sparking really the correct word when you seem to always be smouldering with some sort of intense fire. ]
Hah! What kind of greater good could such people bring?
[ Battle is something which is necessary, something on which Steak thrives, but he doesn't believe it is something that needs hunting down in the form of more warfare or cults focused around human sacrifice. ]
[Hehehe. She’s being difficult and she knows it, but why in the world would she make things easy for this guy? He hasn’t yet given her any reason to oblige him.]
So angry! And how was I supposed to know that? It’s not like I can read minds!
[Anymore, at least.]
Why, what do you think I am? Seems like you’ve already formed some thoughts on the matter!
[She sneers at him, baring sharp little gremlin teeth. He may claim to be a food spirit, but he still stinks like a cop!]
So angry! And how was I supposed to know that? It’s not like I can read minds!
[Anymore, at least.]
Why, what do you think I am? Seems like you’ve already formed some thoughts on the matter!
[She sneers at him, baring sharp little gremlin teeth. He may claim to be a food spirit, but he still stinks like a cop!]
Nothing, if you ask me.
[Someone that murders whomever gets in his way, claiming it's for peace in the end, Theseus doesn't believe it for one second. Just some self-delusion to justify their actions, even if Grindelwald does it with a certain level of charisma. It really only makes the Auror hate him more.
...
Merlin, he really hasn't thought about his world like this in a long time. He's not sure if that's a good or bad thing and the only real answer to this is drink the beer in his hand. Best decision for now.]
[Someone that murders whomever gets in his way, claiming it's for peace in the end, Theseus doesn't believe it for one second. Just some self-delusion to justify their actions, even if Grindelwald does it with a certain level of charisma. It really only makes the Auror hate him more.
...
Merlin, he really hasn't thought about his world like this in a long time. He's not sure if that's a good or bad thing and the only real answer to this is drink the beer in his hand. Best decision for now.]
[ Steak has never been the type of man to espouse "an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind". He believes quite solidly that there are many beings on Tierra who would be better off dead, and he's made is his mission to eliminate them. But he doesn't believe wars need to be started for his personal mission.
The conversation lapses, and he gets enough time to take a drink and realise introductions were never exchanged. ]
What's your name?
The conversation lapses, and he gets enough time to take a drink and realise introductions were never exchanged. ]
What's your name?
[ Well, if you're going to ask him that, there's really only one word he can come up with in response: ]
A scoundrel.
A scoundrel.
[Nyskie’s response is immediate and unrestrained laughter, apparently in pure delight of his answer.]
Hahaha! A scoundrel! [She can only manage to wheeze out a response in between gasping breaths.] Is that the best you can do? Wahahahaha!
[She can’t help but be tickled by the choice of words which, in her eyes at least, is absolutely mild as milk despite obviously being meant as an insult. Oh yes, she's a dastardly sort to be sure. A truly vexing little vagrant.]
Hahaha! A scoundrel! [She can only manage to wheeze out a response in between gasping breaths.] Is that the best you can do? Wahahahaha!
[She can’t help but be tickled by the choice of words which, in her eyes at least, is absolutely mild as milk despite obviously being meant as an insult. Oh yes, she's a dastardly sort to be sure. A truly vexing little vagrant.]
[ H-hey! What's wrong with the word scoundrel, it's a perfectly good word! ]
Why you—!
[ A complete scoundrel, clearly. ]
Why you—!
[ A complete scoundrel, clearly. ]
[Despite the heavy conversation they've just had, Theseus feels himself starting to slowly unwind. Maybe it's the beer or the comfortable atmosphere starting to settle in again, but he feels the tension from earlier leaving his shoulders.]
Theseus Scamander. [He smiles slightly at him, guess introductions are a good idea right about now.] And yourself?
Theseus Scamander. [He smiles slightly at him, guess introductions are a good idea right about now.] And yourself?
[She straightens, rubbing one eye with the heel of her palm as she regards him with her mismatched gaze.]
You can’t go around calling me “scoundrel.” It’s not nearly as chastening as you seem to think.
[Only people who don’t know any real insults resort to baby-names like that. It’s not impressing anybody.]
What if I just decided to call you “food boy?”
You can’t go around calling me “scoundrel.” It’s not nearly as chastening as you seem to think.
[Only people who don’t know any real insults resort to baby-names like that. It’s not impressing anybody.]
What if I just decided to call you “food boy?”
[ He has worse insults, but scoundrel is still a perfectly good word for people like this person here.
And — Food boy?! ]
What's wrong with my name?!
[ She doesn't know it, numbnuts. ]
And — Food boy?! ]
What's wrong with my name?!
[ She doesn't know it, numbnuts. ]
[ Well, after discussing war, one might as well know who they've discussed war with, right? ]
Steak.
[ He's almost bracing for a comment now, after everything he's encountered so far. It was easier in Tierra. People saw the horns and knew what he was. ]
Steak.
[ He's almost bracing for a comment now, after everything he's encountered so far. It was easier in Tierra. People saw the horns and knew what he was. ]
[She raises an eyebrow. What’s wrong with his name? Lots, for all she knows. Maybe his name is “stupid,” or “loudmouth.” The possibilities are endless.]
I don’t know. [She says it so sweetly, with the utmost sincerity.] Do you get complaints a lot? If you tell me what it is, maybe I can give you a critique.
I don’t know. [She says it so sweetly, with the utmost sincerity.] Do you get complaints a lot? If you tell me what it is, maybe I can give you a critique.
[ I mean, you'd think they were if you talked to Red Wine long enough. ]
Steak.
[ Isn't it obvious from the design of his coat, the grillmarks covering the bottom, the red hair and eyes, the horns?
(Only on Tierra, my son.) ]
Steak.
[ Isn't it obvious from the design of his coat, the grillmarks covering the bottom, the red hair and eyes, the horns?
(Only on Tierra, my son.) ]
[That answer does get an arched eyebrow from Theseus, because yeah, that name is definitely a bit peculiar. He's never met someone named after food, but Theseus is willing to take in stride. Unusual names are the least of his worries.]
I'm assuming that's a nickname that you prefer. That'll do, Steak. I'm sure I'll have an easy time remembering it at least.
[Guess it's this bloke's favorite food??]
I'm assuming that's a nickname that you prefer. That'll do, Steak. I'm sure I'll have an easy time remembering it at least.
[Guess it's this bloke's favorite food??]
[ !! He... does not know how to answer that, honestly. He wasn't the one who created Food Souls. ]
What am I supposed to look like?!
[ A Fallen Angel?! What human would trust that? ]
What am I supposed to look like?!
[ A Fallen Angel?! What human would trust that? ]
[ You know, all things considered, he'll take it. The guy is getting him drinks, can he really argue the point too much? ]
Tch, do I need a human name?
[ It's not so much a comment toward Theseus, but everyone so far in general, but Steak doesn't exactly make that clear. ]
Tch, do I need a human name?
[ It's not so much a comment toward Theseus, but everyone so far in general, but Steak doesn't exactly make that clear. ]
Uh… like a steak?
[She snickers, outlining a rough shape with her hands which is meant to represent a generic slab of meat. It’s ridiculous, of course. There’s no way a steak would stick around long enough to ever acquire a spirit the same way tools sometimes did, but even if it could, she wouldn’t expect it to look like a person.]
Maybe with like a face or something?
[She snickers, outlining a rough shape with her hands which is meant to represent a generic slab of meat. It’s ridiculous, of course. There’s no way a steak would stick around long enough to ever acquire a spirit the same way tools sometimes did, but even if it could, she wouldn’t expect it to look like a person.]
Maybe with like a face or something?
[ Why would you EVEN— ]
How would I fight Fallen Angels like that?!
How would I fight Fallen Angels like that?!
That’s why you were created?
[Is that really why food spirits were made? To fight fiends? A little unorthodox, but maybe in his world they didn’t have enough angels to do a good job. Still… food? Really?]
Well I don’t know. Where I come from, if an object ever gets a soul it sure isn’t intentional. I think it’s mostly just considered a nuisance when your umbrella starts hopping around on its own or whatever. You seem like you’d be a really big nuisance.
[Unless he acts differently towards his master, but in her opinion that’s giving him credit he hasn’t earned.]
[Is that really why food spirits were made? To fight fiends? A little unorthodox, but maybe in his world they didn’t have enough angels to do a good job. Still… food? Really?]
Well I don’t know. Where I come from, if an object ever gets a soul it sure isn’t intentional. I think it’s mostly just considered a nuisance when your umbrella starts hopping around on its own or whatever. You seem like you’d be a really big nuisance.
[Unless he acts differently towards his master, but in her opinion that’s giving him credit he hasn’t earned.]
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