audience: lucas

[mygod]

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[mygod]

I think I'm less morose than them.

[ maybe they should be more somber actually? ]

[faithkept]

I would agree, from what little I've seen.

[DEATH IS SO FUNNY... LITTLE BLUNT DARKNESS BOZO.]

But you both shove away sentiments you don't want in the same manner.

[mygod]

I think we're both direct. Though I still wouldn't claim to know them well.

[ they shake their head ]

But I don't think that I should be offered condolences when I am the one who failed.

[faithkept]

You would consider it a failing, even though you were the one deceived?

[This said curiously, the little cant of his head accompanied by another fucking invisible brow furrow.]

[mygod]

[ nods ]

In the end, I'm the one still alive without any grand plans for the rest of my existence. That's frustrating.

[faithkept]

[He's quiet for a second, like he's considering something. Whatever that something is is apparently troubling to him if his expression is anything to go by, but he shakes himself out of it soon enough.]

...I hope that you're able to find a new way to live, then, even if nothing truly replaces a loss or the things and people left behind. [...] That being said, please consider doing something that doesn't involve joining cults.

[mygod]

Explain the look on your face just now.

[ ok ]

[faithkept]

[HELLO.]

I don't know what face I was making?

[mygod]

You appeared deep in thought but seemed to talk yourself out of it.

[faithkept]

[OPENS HIS MOUTH. Closes his mouth. Frowns...]

I was just reminded of something. It's only a personal matter.

[mygod]

[ lucas your secrets ]

Something else you do not wish to speak on?

[faithkept]

I would rather not.

[HIS HAIR IS SO BIG BECAUSE IT'S FULL OF THEM.]

[mygod]

[ tilts head ]

It is interesting to me that you stated that you wished to become acquainted, and yet it's evidently very hard to know you.

[ though it's not a frustrated observation. just a statement of fact ]

[faithkept]

Getting to know someone doesn't typically involve conversations like this...

[WHAT HAPPENED TO SURFACE LEVEL GET-TO-KNOW-YOUS EVERYONE IS SO ALLERGIC.]

[mygod]

You were the one who chose this conversational path...

[ when famine offered them a free slate.... ]

[faithkept]

...The path itself was largely fine...

[It's just that FAMINE FINDS WAYS TO ASK NEEDLING QUESTIONS REGARDLESS.]

In any case, I apologize if I've made it seem difficult.

[To get to know him. He's made it seem difficult because it is difficult.]

[mygod]

I do not mind.

[ and they don't seem actually frustrated or anything. they just refuse to be misled ]

As I said, I do not care if your apprehension is because of the context of the situation or because you distrust me. I do not blame you for either.

Your presence is enough.

[faithkept]

[There's a light little sigh. He will continue to be a cagey little shit both intentionally and unintentionally, but at least he'll undoubtedly be more aware of it whenever he's talking to Famine now.]

How surprising... You don't seem like the sort of person who would prefer company for company's sake.

[mygod]

Most of the time I'm not, but I find room for exceptions.

I've been forced to talk to people more often lately, though I'd rather people not get any ideas and visit me too frequently.

[faithkept]

Oh, dear... You sound more reclusive like this. Shall I visit you sparingly, then?

[Questions Death probably wishes he'd ask them.]

[mygod]

[ looks like they're thinking about it.... ]

Are you looking for an excuse to escape....

[faithkept]

I'm merely asking for your preference.

[He escapes...]

[mygod]

[ they stare at lucas for a moment before shaking their head ]

I do not seek to bind you to me. However much or however little you wish to call upon me, that is enough.

As long as you are well, I do not care.

[faithkept]

[]

Like a shepherd tending to their flock, hm? [Said lightly, almost on a laugh.] Do be certain to let me know if I call on you overly-much. I feel I've already overstayed my welcome with some.

[Death, who he will not stop bothering regardless.]

[mygod]

[ THIS ISN'T EVEN RECOGNIZABLE ANYMORE. ALSO WHY AM I GETTING IT EVEN MORE ZOOMED IN HELLO WHAT DID FAMINE SAY ]

I will be the first to let you know, though I don't anticipate such a time coming.

If there is something you are in need of, you should also let me know.