[They don't speak with any pauses or awkwardness. Perfectly capable of conversations. But they're an expert at deliberately driving them into the ground, yes, like so:]
My sister has been dead for more years than I knew her for. But I think we were close though, yeah.
[Unfortunately they are speaking to someone from Arpechele, where everyone has at least one dead relative and probably more like a 4:1 dead to living ratio per family unit. He still looks sympathetic, though.]
I see... I'm sorry to hear that, though I'm glad you were able to enjoy a close bond while she was alive.
[Bad. Anyway I lost track and forgot they were in the garden, they'll usher Lucas to sit.]
You don't need to sympathize. [This is not prickly, said like a statement of fact. They are not a fan of receiving positive emotions.] I don't remember her very well at this point. What's Nadia like?
[oh i also forgot where they were NOOOO EXISTING IN THE VOID it's fine he'll move to sit. Daintly, as is the way in which he does fucking everything.]
It's not something I do out of necessity... [Receive the positive emotions, he can't control them you dumb binch.]
Oh, but Nadia is a lovely girl, really - the sweetest you could ever meet. She's brave and clever and kind... The sort of person who leaves everyone she meets smiling.
[He'll hold his hand out while he's speaking! He's at least cleaned all the blood up unless Death appeared like fuckin instantly after the crow was sent out. Also there's a healing leech bite on his palm, but that is a separate and worse incident.]
I'm sure she'd blame you for it. Maybe all older siblings are cut from the same cloth. I think mine was as... [They pause, maybe sorting through memory. The land on a quiet word.] Caring.
She's the one who fusses over my supposed fussing, so I'm sure you would be correct. [All older siblings really are cut from the same cloth... The word has his smile softening, though; more fond, less gremlin.]
I'm glad for that. It's an elder sibling's duty to care for their younger siblings, after all - but it often feels like a blessing, instead.
[Coolly:] Oh yes, I could see that being annoying.
[They will not speak poorly of their sister but they will be casually rude to this brother. They are not rambunctiously rude though, speaking quietly, and then thoughtfully.]
...A blessing. I assumed it was something more of a burden.
[Not in the genuine question sense of the word but in the exasperated statement sense of it. NOT RAMBUNCTIOUSLY RUDE BUT STILL A LIL BINCH.
He shakes his head at that, though.]
Goodness, no. There are parts that are more difficult, of course - nothing in life is without its ups and downs - but I wouldn't call it burdensome in the least.
While I do believe you're correct, that still isn't the case for me.
[He would never view Nadia as a burden but he is so full of Nadia-related fears at all times. Imagine being a disappointing big brother to the most perfect little sister in the world...]
I've spoken to a number of people who might not understand that others could grieve them.
[Anyway, yes they will offer him a few leaves before I pass out.]
Crush these and apply them to your hand. The oils they release will help prevent infection. Birds often carry pathogens, and crows eat carrion—better to be cautious.
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My sister has been dead for more years than I knew her for. But I think we were close though, yeah.
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I see... I'm sorry to hear that, though I'm glad you were able to enjoy a close bond while she was alive.
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You don't need to sympathize. [This is not prickly, said like a statement of fact. They are not a fan of receiving positive emotions.] I don't remember her very well at this point. What's Nadia like?
Also, let me see where they pecked you.
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It's not something I do out of necessity... [Receive the positive emotions, he can't control them you dumb binch.]
Oh, but Nadia is a lovely girl, really - the sweetest you could ever meet. She's brave and clever and kind... The sort of person who leaves everyone she meets smiling.
[He'll hold his hand out while he's speaking! He's at least cleaned all the blood up unless Death appeared like fuckin instantly after the crow was sent out. Also there's a healing leech bite on his palm, but that is a separate and worse incident.]
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They'll take a look, then go pick a few leaves off a nearby plant, speaking as they do.]
I see. You must be eager to get back to her.
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Don't put leaves on him.]
Oh, I am... It makes me nervous, being away from her like this.
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The doting older brother, then.
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I've been chided for fussing once or twice, but I really don't think I can be blamed for it.
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I'm sure she'd blame you for it. Maybe all older siblings are cut from the same cloth. I think mine was as... [They pause, maybe sorting through memory. The land on a quiet word.] Caring.
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She's the one who fusses over my supposed fussing, so I'm sure you would be correct. [All older siblings really are cut from the same cloth... The word has his smile softening, though; more fond, less gremlin.]
I'm glad for that. It's an elder sibling's duty to care for their younger siblings, after all - but it often feels like a blessing, instead.
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[They will not speak poorly of their sister but they will be casually rude to this brother. They are not rambunctiously rude though, speaking quietly, and then thoughtfully.]
...A blessing. I assumed it was something more of a burden.
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[Not in the genuine question sense of the word but in the exasperated statement sense of it. NOT RAMBUNCTIOUSLY RUDE BUT STILL A LIL BINCH.
He shakes his head at that, though.]
Goodness, no. There are parts that are more difficult, of course - nothing in life is without its ups and downs - but I wouldn't call it burdensome in the least.
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No? Even if her name shows up in your inks?
I think you can still love someone who burdens you.
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While I do believe you're correct, that still isn't the case for me.
[He would never view Nadia as a burden but he is so full of Nadia-related fears at all times. Imagine being a disappointing big brother to the most perfect little sister in the world...]
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Not sure she would forgive you otherwise.
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[NOT WITH HIS SWEET NADIA BACK HOME!!!!]
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They glance at him.]
Does she have someone to take care of her if you don't?
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Also don't ask him these questions. He glances off toward the plants, thinking about the view from a certain window.]
Her situation is somewhat complicated, but even if it weren't, I wouldn't want for someone else to care for her. She's already endured too much loss.
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And you're the best candidate to prevent any more loss?
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More in the sense that if I weren't able to take care of her, it would be because I'm dead, and that would be a loss.
[Glancing back with a little smile. He can't die on his baby sister?? He doesn't know this is a murdergame.]
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That gives them pause.]
...At least you're aware of that.
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[Surely all siblings know they're irreplaceably important to one another!]
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[Anyway, yes they will offer him a few leaves before I pass out.]
Crush these and apply them to your hand. The oils they release will help prevent infection. Birds often carry pathogens, and crows eat carrion—better to be cautious.
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[To see people who are LOVED AND VALUED just THROW AWAY THEIR LIVES but it's fine. He will take these leaves. i tuck u in goodnight moon]
Thank you, I appreciate it. To show my gratitude, I'll even leave you be for now.
[Said lightly and jokingly HE RECOGNIZES DEATH TRIES TO BAT PEOPLE AWAY WITH STICKS BUT WILL CONTINUE TO APPROACH.]
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I appreciate the gesture. Goodbye, Lucas.
[HITS LUCAS WITH A BRICK INSTEAD STOP APPROACHING no they just gently shoo him with a flick of their good wrist and go back to their gardening.]
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