Koltira Deathweaver (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
deadelfwalking) wrote2012-08-10 10:43 am
deadelfwalking) wrote2012-08-10 10:43 am
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"Leave a message, if you must."
obliterating <3obliterating <3I am not concerned about that.
[Concerned about you.]
[Concerned about you.]
Koltira! Hello? [slight pause.
voicemail. right. don't wait for pickups, kid.]
I wanted to tell you. Today, I tried cooking what you make for me...the eggs, and the meat? I, I didn't do so great the first time...but Feferi showed up, and it went a lot better. It wasn't as tasty, but it wasn't bad. I shared it, too. I was looking for you over there, where those people are being held, but you weren't there...so I gave what was left over. Maybe if I get better, I can do that again.
[a beat.]
I want to try again. And with other things, too. [trailing off again. silence.
as if he's forgotten the thing is still on.
(he did for a minute)
minute up:] Oh! So...so that's it. I wanted you to know. I'll see you soon, though, so...!
[with a breathy sound, now he signs off.]
voicemail. right. don't wait for pickups, kid.]
I wanted to tell you. Today, I tried cooking what you make for me...the eggs, and the meat? I, I didn't do so great the first time...but Feferi showed up, and it went a lot better. It wasn't as tasty, but it wasn't bad. I shared it, too. I was looking for you over there, where those people are being held, but you weren't there...so I gave what was left over. Maybe if I get better, I can do that again.
[a beat.]
I want to try again. And with other things, too. [trailing off again. silence.
as if he's forgotten the thing is still on.
(he did for a minute)
minute up:] Oh! So...so that's it. I wanted you to know. I'll see you soon, though, so...!
[with a breathy sound, now he signs off.]
[aw, baby boy. Koltira knows he's been neglecting you -- there's been so much to deal with lately.]
Martin ... that was kind of you to do. I'm afraid I'll need to spend the majority of my time at those cells, going forward. The people there need to be watched. Some more than others.
[exhale.]
But when this is all sorted, I can help you improve your work. We will cook together.
Martin ... that was kind of you to do. I'm afraid I'll need to spend the majority of my time at those cells, going forward. The people there need to be watched. Some more than others.
[exhale.]
But when this is all sorted, I can help you improve your work. We will cook together.
[cutting into a hasty breath, trying to catch this before any hangups or delays.]
That's! That's alright. [whew.] I know. You help a lot, so that's a good thing...If I can help, too...you can tell me, can't you?
That's! That's alright. [whew.] I know. You help a lot, so that's a good thing...If I can help, too...you can tell me, can't you?
You shouldn't be worrying about these matters. You should try to enjoy yourself. Play -- as well as you can up here, that is.
[a mumbled sound, swallowed on.
a beat.]
I'll...do my best, Koltira. Of course I will.
a beat.]
I'll...do my best, Koltira. Of course I will.
[MARTIN ...] I am not issuing you an order, child.
A– no! It's not that! It– [uh. well.] I, I mean...I was just trying to think...
It's not anything you need to think about. Just -- relax, Martin. Don't do anything if you don't feel the need to. Read. Draw. Rest. Whatever you like.
[a shifting sound.]
Everyone's doing...something for...I don't know. It's confusing.
Everyone's doing...something for...I don't know. It's confusing.
I mean... [beat.] I mean, maybe I'm not...thinking right. Or feeling right. If everyone around me is unhappy...
Koltira — can I pull you away from your guarding for a bit? It wouldn't be long.
[frown. He's loathe to leave his post, especially given all the recent tension, but ...]
So long as it's quick.
So long as it's quick.
It will be. [ probably... ] I'm in the fifth VR room.
[He's along shortly, pushing into the room with a small frown on his face. What could possibly be so important?]
Go on.
Go on.
[ And because Ashraf can never just go into a VR room, today's scene is the floating city of Juno. It's all pale stones and blue glowing glyphs to keep the city supported in empty air, and far, far below lies Rune Midgard. Ashraf's smile is wan as he turns toward Koltira, but there nonetheless. ]
Hey. How's Seviilia holding up?
Hey. How's Seviilia holding up?
[The scenery reminds him of his world's own floating city -- Dalaran, the kingdom of mages. He glances at it briefly before looking back to Ashraf; shrugging.]
As well as can be expected.
As well as can be expected.
[ He nods, and, after a slight hesitation: ] And you?
[ He nods again, but this time it leaves him staring at the etched cobblestones below his feet. ]
...Sorry, I know I said this wouldn't take long.
[ He rubs the back of his neck, awkward. It's hard to know how to dive into this. Of course he'd rehearsed his approach earlier, but it's all left his mind by now. He's quiet a few seconds, working up to it again. ]
...Sorry, I know I said this wouldn't take long.
[ He rubs the back of his neck, awkward. It's hard to know how to dive into this. Of course he'd rehearsed his approach earlier, but it's all left his mind by now. He's quiet a few seconds, working up to it again. ]
[Koltira doesn't reply. He just folds his arms over his chest, and he waits.]
[ Eventually he sighs, looks up again, and squares his shoulders. ]
I talked to Sonya. It went as poorly as you might imagine — but she did point out I was being selfish. [ A little lower: ] Making choices for people again.
I talked to Sonya. It went as poorly as you might imagine — but she did point out I was being selfish. [ A little lower: ] Making choices for people again.
[Koltira had a feeling this was going to be the topic of conversation. He sighs.]
Be with her, Ashraf.
Be with her, Ashraf.
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