Tessera

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

well, uh. i can just. [freezing for a second, lips kinda awkwardly twitching upwards in a pretty half-assed smile.] ...you want my number? [he kinda choked that one out a bit, but hey, if he wanted to make moves, there was no time like the present. he really shouldn't be trying, but ++

h-hey , what do you mean by tha -- [ he paused . was there really point in questioning that ? . . . not really . it was self-explanatory in itself . ] well , as long as you're as chill and nice as you are now -- i'm free to hang out any time after work , you know . . . . with how much +

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃@absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 4mo ago

i got a sewer and that's as far as it goes. i could bunk at my buddy's house, but i don't want him t' see me. worry about yourself, dude. i don't need some machine babysitting me if they don't got any helpful tips or solutions. you're yapping just to yap. [plopping back down, sprawling out.]

[ they stepped back when 'n7 finally stood up . the intimidation has certainly struck them , alright . ] . . . HAH ! now why would i want to lay a single /inch/ of my ass on that worthless , stupid , worn-out bench ? ! i have no use for it ! you , however . . . [ looking at him from +

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

don't get used to it. i'd rather fire and my c00lbots everywhere. but i guess a face like yours is enough to soften my stonecold heart for like- a day. [he teased, putting a hand on his own chest to speak haughtily.] i like having you around. i think i wanna try keepin' it that way..

well , that makes me worried on what's going to happen on a "normal" day . if it's as "stupidly crazy" as i imagine , then -- . . . wait , what am i saying ? i don't even know /what/ to imagine ! [ really , it's hard to predict what's in store for him on a "normal" day ! honestly , how could +

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃@absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 4mo ago

[scowling again, soon standing right up. he's trying to intimidate them now, but he's not making any moves to actually hurt them.] startin' to sound like you just want this bench all to yourself. because if you're picking on me THIS damn bad, that's gotta be the reason. WHY do you actually care ++

i care because . . . er . well , you're right . i have no reason to care about you . but -- i do ! so , you should still be grateful i'm giving you my time of day ! . . . or , uh . night . [ keeping their arms crossed , looking at the man from the down up ! . . . scowl . ] nope ! i'm +

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃@absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 4mo ago

why should you care, eh? mosquitoes never bothered me any way. i'm sleepin' here because it's comfortable. hear that? C-O-M-F-O-R... y'get the jist. [still trying to get comfy. peeking at them from under the bar and blinking a few times.] uh. you one of my bots?

WHAT ? ! my voice is not /grating/ ! if anyone has the /grating/ voice , it's yours ! [ crossing their arms ! tapping their foot grumpily against the sidewalk . ] i woke you up because i was concerned as to why you were sleeping out here of all places ! i know your stupid , robloxian body +

➤ ;; 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐌𝟑𝐂𝐇 : 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐂𝟎𝟎𝐋𝐊𝐈𝐃𝐃@absolutec00lest.bsky.social · 4mo ago

ugh, what a grating voice. what, am i loitering? because i don't care. [using the gui to shield his eyes like an eyemask.]

hey . you . [ snapping their fingers in an attempt to wake up . how very rude ! ] wake up ! !

[dozing off on a bench...]

beginning? beginning of what? we snuggled after watching shrek and it made me feel weird. [speaking around his cigarette dangling loosely in his lips.] dued punched the shit outta me and that felt weird too. all in the same night. does that help you understand our relationship at all?

oh, they're not mine...or at least, they're not for me. i keep them around in case any of my coworkers need an extra. *taking it and putting it back in his pocket.* you know how cooks are. ^^ +

...thanks. [taking the carton, looking at the box.] shit. these are the good menthols. okay. you don't play around, i guess... or maybe you just don't like the taste, eh? [he lightly joked, frowning as he stared down at it. temptation..] ugh. not even sure how i wanna handle dued. ++

*he had to stifle a dry laugh at that notion. craving affection but blocking off all the roads to it...talk about a self fulfilling prophecy. yet listening to him vent, he couldn't help but empathize. being alone was never fun, even when you were the one encouraging it. +

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

see? exactly. [flustering a bit, he almost wanted to yank his hand away! it certainly spooked him, but the warm fuzzies he got after were nice...] also, it'd definitely be like that on a normal day. but just for you, today? you get the less crazy kinda thing. [finger gun... starting to walk!]

oh -- okay ! [ he was surprised to see the other's hand extended like that ! but , he wasn't sure to how to interpret it . trying to read 'n7's face for an answer , but really -- that yielded no answer . well , there wasn't really too much harm in seeing what that was about , huh ? gently +

guess so. i wouldn't ever retire my destruction... but who knows? i'm 20, i got the world in my hands n' fuck all to my name aside from my great feats. not like i give a shit but i wouldn't mind someone in my court. [aggressive hand motions as he exhaled again, bringing his hands up ++

*the touch felt odd in his chest, but the man in front of him needed comfort. patting until the coughing stopped, then leaving his hand there to rub gentle circles on his back.* well...i'm older. i've seen a lot over the years. it's hard to keep up that optimism, as hard as i try. +

[wiping underneath his shades for tears that pricked his eyes, he coughed for a moment. spitting on the ground after and leaning back again.] dunno how to even describe what happened. it's like my memories ain't even mine and yet, i knew him. he was a sweet man. you're jaded, ++

*instinctively moving to pat his back.* i've tried plenty. my seven and i are happy because of it. *knowing him, huh...he always figured this seven was nothing like his own. but hearing this...seeing that small sliver of vulnerability...it was undeniably familiar.* ...knew?

because he knows me. you don't. there's a difference. my elliot knew me, too. [another drag.] you wouldn't even bother to try. not like i'd let you anyways. [exhaling. wincing in doing so- too soon. choking on a cough.]

*waving the ring away, rolling his eyes.* ugh, always so rude. i can't believe the mayor...sorry, i mean my coworker....my boss? ...dued. why does he even give you the time of day? (this cross-universe stuff is so confusing sometimes...;;;)

[startling a bit! then averting his gaze.] yeah, yeah. whatever. [taking a long-winded drag before exhaling, turning his head a bit to puff a smoke ring at elliot. on purpose!] just thinkin' about shit. that's all. none of your business, pizzaboy.

*taking a seat nearby, on the opposite side of the smoke...seems he was used to dodging vapors from his coworkers.* odd to see you not causing trouble for once. i have to say, it's kind of nice.

[smoking... he's enjoying it the best he's able.]

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

yeah. c'mon then. [pausing... debating. awkwardly extending his hand in a way that could easily be interpreted as just a movement, but he was wanting it to be held.] fun way is the fun way! the surprise is what keeps it interesting, isn't it? gotta keep you on your toes, dude.

well , why didn’t you say that in the first place ! just saying “the fun way” is the vaguest thing you could’ve said ! ! [ dued looked up , seeing as how the sun was in the process of setting . . . they had a whole heck of time to stroll and watch the fireworks ! ] i don’t mind taking the +

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

y'know, the one where we actually walk or drive back to your place instead of teleportin'. because teleportin' is easy, but the other two are fun. ...especially on this stupid holiday. won't have to pay to see some stupid fireworks if we just take a stroll and knock out the movie thing eventually.

hehe , alright ! [ he seemed actually . excited ! to hang out with 007n7 ! what an actual surprise . . . ] . . . er . wait . what's the fun way . [ tilting his head from confusion . you can just barely hear the question marks appearing above the sea-slug's head . . . ]

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

uh, yeah. and... please. [now acting awkwardly despite his little outburst! he felt so foolish being so pushy- it totally fucked up his cool guy (heh) aura. but, hey? at least he got what he wanted.] you wanna go the fun way or the quick way, eh?

hah , well , i -- [ before he could finish his response , he got cut off by the other saying that he wasn't going to stop with the fires put atop his pizzeria . which , granted him the response of dued exhaustingly trilling his own lips . ] ( is it seriously too much for you not to cause +

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

i kinda got tired of not sayin' it, i'll be honest. i... kinda /like/ when we get those kind of moments together, y'know? i want... more. of them. [he's speaking really quietly and awkwardly. like he's kinda repulsed in saying it?] i ain't gonna stop with the fires, though. that's too much. ++

no no , nothing wrong with that ! ! just . . . surprised that's what you meant ! usually , i take it that you're up to no good , but . . . i don't mind hanging out with you as long as you're nice 'n stuff ! [ tilting his head . he's not opposed at all ! in fact , he seems welcoming towards +

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

yeah. better not be anything wrong with that!! we /gotta/ hang out. okay? movie again. please. [at least he's not allergic to directly asking anymore, but his face certainly is redder than before!]

dued time . . . ? so you . . . wanna hang out with me ? well , i'll continue being "boring" then ! i'm not sure you know , but i don't necessarily like being bullied , 'n7 ! >:/

[ ⚠️ ] ;; ─ 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚝 𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚝 @agent-anonymous.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

i think you owe me some dued time. because you've been too boring to bully lately.

i had a feeling it was you . . . i've gotten used to you by now . so , what do you want this time , 'n7 ?

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

👀👀 yeah? ya can? 👀

ah , i'm feeling /especially/ good today ! . . . i feel the presence of someone looking at me !

👀

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

c'mon man. don't ya wanna hang out? [squishing his cheeks. getting kinda desperate.] ...this is my way of askin'. alright? i kinda had fun last time. 💧

oh come on , you're just being dramatic . surely you've got literally /anything/ else to do ? [ giving him an unimpressed look as he draped his arms over dued's shoulders . not very convinced . . . ]

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

[draping his arms over dued's shoulders like a dramatic actress from the 70's.] ohhhh. but i can't be alone! i can't bear being alone! i neeeeeed to be around my very bestest buddy!

. . . there seriously isn’t anyone else you can bother ? or maybe you can do something that doesn’t involve bothering anyone . surely there’s something you can do alone that’ll keep you from being bored . [ rhinophores just out now . . . bopping randomly ! ]

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

bored. [he stated simply, lips pursued.] like, really bored. you're the only one around.

i can feel it ! i know i don't have a bald spot because i don't feel one ! -- ! bah , wah , owh , ah ! stop that ! [ trying to swat his hand away , rhinophores emerging just to bop around in protest ! ] seriously , what's your issue 'n7 ? >:/ [ a tad flushed from the booping ! ]

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

well, how do ya know? you can't see it. [bonking dued's head lightly with a fist. then poking where his little antenna might be.] boop boop..boop boop [he's just harassing this guy.]

dude i can literally /feel/ where you're ruffling at , i've still got hair there ! [ . . . putting his own hand up to his hair , just to check for himself . of course , he was right ! ] see ? i know what's up ! you can't lie to me , 'n7 !

( 🍕 ) ;; ─ 𝗗𝗨𝗘𝗗𝟭 ✰★@duedofcyan.bsky.social · 5mo ago

[he's totally just messing! there's nothing wrong with dued at all, actually, but dued always had to be... y'know, a victim.] mm. nope. totally massive bald spot. right there. yep. just where you can't see.

i doubt it ! my theory is that you're just saying stuff to rile me up , because i /totally/ would've noticed myself balding ( if i WERE ) >_< [ well , he did had a tad bit of a bed head . . . but other than that , he's still got a head full of fluffy , well-kept hair ! ]