audience: lucas

[mygod]

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[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.

[faithkept]

[i also keep reading famine as fanime now

His head cants to the side and he finally unpeels his arms from where they've been firmly and defensively crossed over his middle for a majority of this conversation, one hand rising so his fingers can lightly rest against his cheek as he considers.]

Beyond the possibility of a shower? I did tell Gale I would ask one of you about that...

[mygod]

[ me too

pauses ]

... my answer is contingent on the fact that you cannot tell Gale or anyone else.