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@ambitioeius.bsky.social
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" I had a hunch that you'd sneak in today. " Or rather, his agents had told him.
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 15h ago. . . Shit . There goes his plans for going unnoticed . โ You were expecting my arrival ? โ
" You weren't exactly subtle about it. " he scoffed, as he pulled his pants on. " We both know you were staring. Don't make a fool of yourself trying to deny it, at least. "
ใ๏ปฟ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฑ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ใ@ofhydroheart.bsky.social ยท 15h ago" Maybe you just think you saw me staring - " As Pantalone stood up to do so , Tartaglia continued to avoid glancing in his direction . He didn't want to get caught staring again .
" Ah, there you are. " Pantalone noticed him right away. " I was wondering when you'd show up. "
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 16h agoAlways had been a pain . But , it's not like he's sulking . He's an adult . And that's just what he'll do . Sneaking in , just to grab something small .
What a pain in the ass he is ... Whatever, it's none of Pantalone's business. The jester can keep sulking all he wants. He knows how to sneak in, if he wants.
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 16h agoThe Entertainer isn't one to explain what changed either , so perhaps he'll never know . He'll perhaps slip in for a small plate , and try to keep himself out of sight .
Doesn't mean those events were erased from memory. He was still unprofessional back then. As to what changed, Pantalone hasn't figured that out yet ... ๐ง Yes, there's plenty of food if he wants to drop by and grab a bite.
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 16h agoThat was weeks and months ago ! He hasn't made any attempts to do such a thing ever since his attitude changed towards him . Food from the palace , he's quite tempted to go .
... He wasn't polite and professional when he sat in Pantalone's lap and sprinkled glitter everywhere. ๐ง Either way, he can come to the Palace and get something to eat. Regrator is hosting.
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 16h agoIndeed . He can't be polite and professional in this state .
"๐ถ๐๐พ๐ ๐๐๐'๐๐พ ๐บ ๐ผ๐๐บ๐๐ผ๐พ ๐๐ ๐๐บ๐๐พ ๐บ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐ผ๐พ, ๐๐บ๐๐พ ๐๐๐พ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐'๐ ๐๐พ๐๐๐พ๐."
" I'm not a fool, Tartaglia. I saw you stare just a moment ago. " He stood from the sofa and reached for his pants. Since his nap had been interrupted anyway.
ใ๏ปฟ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฑ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ใ@ofhydroheart.bsky.social ยท 3d agoTearing his gaze away from Pantalone , Tartaglia glanced off to the side . The tips of his ears were burning red . " I was not staring - or at least not trying to - "
" Mhm. " he murmured, absentmindedly. Eyeing the rest of that exposed neck with the look of a hungry man. " It smells nice. "
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 3d agoHis head tilts towards the opposite side , a hand raising to remove his ruffle collar . Totally not to give more neck access , definitely not . โ Perfume , but yes . Is it pleasing to you ? โ
The banker rested his chin on the jester's shoulder, his breath warm against the man's neck. " Are you wearing cologne ? " he asked, a pleasant aroma wafting through the air and tickling Pantalone's nostrils.
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 3d agoโ Not at all . I'm simply making an observation . โ he didn't seem to be bothered by it at all .
" Are you complaining ? " he raised an eyebrow. It was a good thing the jester was seated, otherwise Pantalone would have never been able to reach him.
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 3d agoIt was sudden , taking him completely by surprise . Yet , he doesn't push him away either . Instead , the jester tilts his head back slightly , humming lowly in response while receiving the kisses . โ ... No hello ? โ
" Whatever you're willing to share, of course. " He didn't have a specific question in mind. This invitation didn't come with an interrogation about the knight's personal life. Pantalone had just figured that getting to know the other would come in handy in the future.
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.@boreas-windborne.bsky.social ยท 4d agowhaddya wanna know ? [ varka took several sips while eyeing the banker across the table . the grandmaster doesn't really start with ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ ๐ด๐ต๐ถ๐ง๐ง unless questioned , usually if it's serious business , he'll first deck his cards over the table . ]
/ yoinked from dromi. :3
/ stolen from sharkie. >:3c kiss pantalone time.
/ stolen from sharkie. >:3c kiss pantalone time.
Shady ? Nothing of the sort. Pantalone just liked having influence across all of Teyvat, Mondstadt included. But he had no reason to harm anyone, unless his own life was threatened. And besides, the Grandmaster was pleasant company, that Pantalone didn't mind. +
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.@boreas-windborne.bsky.social ยท 4d agoI see , I see . [ the knight nodded without questioning further , if it's casual meeting then it's ๐ข๐ญ๐ณ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต , so long as there's nothing ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฐ ๐ด๐ฉ๐ข๐ฅ๐บ with the arrangement , varka's pretty instinctual about it . ] well then , pantalone , anythin' ya wanna
Pantalone chuckled in mild amusement, taking another swig from his wine and setting the glass down. " Oh, this ? It's a casual meeting. No business involved, for once. " He figured, if he could befriend the Grandmaster, he would have more leverage over the knights and +
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.@boreas-windborne.bsky.social ยท 4d agoit's called ๐ฃ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ' ๐ช๐ฏ , sir diplomat . [ and if that's pantalone's ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด , varka isn't the type of person who'll play ๐ฅ๐ช๐ณ๐ต๐บ because their views are the opposite . besides , this invitation might be for something ๐ญ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ ? who knows ? ] anyways ,
" It's not a bad thing to be selective. " Pantalone was very selective. He didn't drink just anything he was given. Varka seemed to be the opposite. He'd chug any kind of alcohol down, if he could get his hands on it. Hopefully, that didn't get weaponized against him. +
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.@boreas-windborne.bsky.social ยท 5d ago๐ฏ๐ข๐ฉ , that's fine ! I mean , 'm used to all sorts of beverages anyways . can't be a grandmaster if I can't engage my acquaintances , 'ight ? [ and the offered wine was drank , satisfaction humming with a ๐จ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฏ , simply finding the wine strong
He shook his head in disapproval. " Just serve the coffee. And it better be well made. "
โข ๐๐๐๐๐'๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐ โข@ofmaskedjester.bsky.social ยท 5d agoโ I know .. and I apologize greatly for my tardiness .. โ he works fast on serving him his coffee .
" It helps greatly when someone is stressed, don't you agree ? "
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 5d agoโ Hm . Interesting . โ he hums , taking another puff of his cigarette . Setting his glass down nearby .
" Indeed. And besides, this is the finest wine in Snezhnaya. " he raised his glass in toast, before taking a generous sip from the wine. " Sadly, I cannot bring in Dandelion wine, without breaking the law. "
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.@boreas-windborne.bsky.social ยท 5d ago๐ด๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ , [ varka's immediate to ๐ข๐ค๐ค๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ต the offerโโwondering what pantalone's having in store ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ต๐ช๐ฎ๐ฆ ? ] ... is it gonna be something of a casual tryst ?
Where's that butler of his ? He wants his coffee and fast.
" Kind of, yes. " he shrugged. It wasn't a bad thing. Pantalone was a chain smoker, after all.
โฆ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ โฆ@entertainedmask.bsky.social ยท 5d agoโ Is that your way of saying I look like the type to smoke ? โ He questions , turning his head away to look down at his glass . Swirling the liquid around , almost on instinct .
