[He likes that, though. It's fun learning about all these different places with completely different cultures and norms!
But his look sours again at that.]
They're like... real pretentious. My ol' lady's name is Rosalie of Annihilation Eclipse. "Annihilation Eclipse" is her family, an' they insist on always usin' full names with people they're tryin' not to piss off, so it's just a huge pain in the ass.
An' all the names are like that too! Duskfang, Hell's Gate, Shadowbind, Crimson Depths... I could keep goin' but you get the idea.
[he is not the only edgelord in his world, sadly.]
[ He can't help but chuckle at that. What an interesting world Malice comes from. ]
Those are some very unusual family names -- or, well, they would be, if you guys were back on earth. "Duskfang" might work, but "Hell's Gate" might be a little much.
[ Pretty edgy. Somehow, hearing that this is commonplace in Malice's world kind of explains some things about him. ]
She's... Nah, she's my mom. Though due to some shitty circumstances, I grew up without her an' she thought I was dead until we met up a few years back.
[Despite this, he doesn't exactly sound thrilled about it.]
I ended up ditchin' her, though. She's one of the more powerful nobles an' that life? It definitely ain't for me. She tried to be patient with me, but can you even imagine me talkin' all proper-like? No way in hell it was happenin'.
[ Something about that brings a rather earnest smile to his lips. It's not a big one, but it's certainly there, and it's a bit warmer than any other expression Malice has seen him make thus far. ]
I can understand that. Sometimes we're just better off without our parents looking out for us.
[ That smile quickly turns more somber, though. ]
It isn't needed. Half the time, it leads to more trouble than it's worth.
Ah, there're plenty of people I know who have trouble with their families.
[ What a non-answer. He definitely has his fair share of family troubles, but he's hiding it, shoving it down again, doing exactly what Mitsuki and Nagi didn't want him to do. ]
Not like I got a home to write to, but I get your meanin'.
[He props his elbow on the table and then his chin on his hand.]
I ain't gonna push; you don't have to talk 'bout it if you don't wanna. But if you need someone willin' to lend an ear at any point, I'll be around. You can count on me not to judge you too harshly for anythin' at least, yeah? 'Sides, you listened to me 'bout my mom, least I could do is return the favor.
He heard something like this just before he got here, didn't he? From a guy who cares way too much, who's too nosy and intrusive and doesn't care about the walls Yamato has carefully crafted over the years to keep everyone out. Those walls have been cracked, beaten and battered, but they're still there. They're still up, even if they're slowly starting to crumble.
As far as he can tell, Malice is the sort who'll mind his business and let the wall rebuild...or fall, all on its own.
It's appreciated. ]
Thank you.
[ He means that. Sincerely. ]
I'll be alright. It's a long story, anyway. We've got better things to worry about.
[And off he goes to grab the glitter and the glue and ohhhhh god there is gonna be glitter everywhere, isn't there. Yep. He will at least start by adding a glittery border, but this is quickly followed by glitter designs around the name and drawn glasses, which is absolutely going to end with us both wearing entirely too much glitter if you don't stop him.]
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[ Please don't call him that. This man deserves no respect (affectionate). ]
Hmm. Different in what way?
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Gotcha. Other worlds sure are different, huh...
[He likes that, though. It's fun learning about all these different places with completely different cultures and norms!
But his look sours again at that.]
They're like... real pretentious. My ol' lady's name is Rosalie of Annihilation Eclipse. "Annihilation Eclipse" is her family, an' they insist on always usin' full names with people they're tryin' not to piss off, so it's just a huge pain in the ass.
An' all the names are like that too! Duskfang, Hell's Gate, Shadowbind, Crimson Depths... I could keep goin' but you get the idea.
[he is not the only edgelord in his world, sadly.]
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Those are some very unusual family names -- or, well, they would be, if you guys were back on earth. "Duskfang" might work, but "Hell's Gate" might be a little much.
[ Pretty edgy. Somehow, hearing that this is commonplace in Malice's world kind of explains some things about him. ]
Is this Rosalie your guardian?
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[Says the guy who named himself "Malice"...]
She's... Nah, she's my mom. Though due to some shitty circumstances, I grew up without her an' she thought I was dead until we met up a few years back.
[Despite this, he doesn't exactly sound thrilled about it.]
I ended up ditchin' her, though. She's one of the more powerful nobles an' that life? It definitely ain't for me. She tried to be patient with me, but can you even imagine me talkin' all proper-like? No way in hell it was happenin'.
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I can understand that. Sometimes we're just better off without our parents looking out for us.
[ That smile quickly turns more somber, though. ]
It isn't needed. Half the time, it leads to more trouble than it's worth.
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[It's quiet, and not quite a laugh, but Malice's expression relaxes back into the usual smile.]
Somethin' shitty happen with your folks too?
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Ah, there're plenty of people I know who have trouble with their families.
[ What a non-answer. He definitely has his fair share of family troubles, but he's hiding it, shoving it down again, doing exactly what Mitsuki and Nagi didn't want him to do. ]
It's nothing worth writing home about.
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[He props his elbow on the table and then his chin on his hand.]
I ain't gonna push; you don't have to talk 'bout it if you don't wanna. But if you need someone willin' to lend an ear at any point, I'll be around. You can count on me not to judge you too harshly for anythin' at least, yeah? 'Sides, you listened to me 'bout my mom, least I could do is return the favor.
[It's light, but it's not a joke.]
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He heard something like this just before he got here, didn't he? From a guy who cares way too much, who's too nosy and intrusive and doesn't care about the walls Yamato has carefully crafted over the years to keep everyone out. Those walls have been cracked, beaten and battered, but they're still there. They're still up, even if they're slowly starting to crumble.
As far as he can tell, Malice is the sort who'll mind his business and let the wall rebuild...or fall, all on its own.
It's appreciated. ]
Thank you.
[ He means that. Sincerely. ]
I'll be alright. It's a long story, anyway. We've got better things to worry about.
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[And for a brief moment, it seems like Malice will actually continue to take this somewhat seriously.]
—Like your nametag! Don't think I've forgotten! If you don't get a move-on, I will get the glitter!
[THIS IS A THREAT]
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Yamato lets out an audible sigh and moves to haphazardly grab a green crayon. ]
Fine, fine. What am I doing on this thing?
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[He taps his fingers on the table for a moment and then adds:] An' no half-assin' it! I wanna see some effort! Make it a masterpiece!
[or make it hilarious, he will also accept hilarious.]
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Pick a name, then. At this point, it hardly matters.
[ What will it be, Malice? Yama-san? Nikaido? Yama? Or...surprise choice!? ]
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[...but you probably won't!!]
Let's go with Yama, since it's cute. An' it's what I call you!
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[ He'll go ahead and take the green crayon, then, and write "YAMA" in the center of the nametag.
He'll add a little flourish, even: He draws a pair of glasses on the bottom right hand side of the canvas.
It's still very plain. ]
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[Don't tell him you're done!!!]
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[ He's done, man!!! ]
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I am so gonna get the glitter. C'mon, you need somethin' that looks fun!
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[ No, he didn't, but.
ANYTHING BUT THE GLITTER. ]
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[He has thankfully paused, but he is standing now. The threat of glitter grows ever closer...]
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[ Please...some of his robe is already soiled by one of his other nametags... ]
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[the glasses aren't cutting it, yama!!!!]
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Five seconds. You have five seconds.
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I'll make 'em count!
[And off he goes to grab the glitter and the glue and ohhhhh god there is gonna be glitter everywhere, isn't there. Yep. He will at least start by adding a glittery border, but this is quickly followed by glitter designs around the name and drawn glasses, which is absolutely going to end with us both wearing entirely too much glitter if you don't stop him.]
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That is so much.
Yamato puts his hand up after the promised five seconds are up. ]
Time.
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