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Theo: *hides in Artamir's room*
Artamir: *sees him* What are you doing?
Theo: hiding from the voices.
Artamir: ....what voices?
Theo: the voices. *peeks out at Artamir*
Artamir: *listens* I don't hear any voices.
Theo: oh. they must be gone now
Artamir: You can come out from there.
Theo: *tumbles out*
Artamir: *catches* Are you okay?
Theo: Yup. *drapes himself in Artamir's arms*
Artamir: *cradles him* What were the voices saying that made you hide?
Theo: evil horrid things.
Artamir: Like what?
Theo: like celibacy.
Artamir: Ah. *pets*
Theo: *nuzzle*
Artamir: *cuddle*
Theo: and other related things, like marriage. Another of the great evils.
Artamir: Marriage is evil?
Theo: yus.
Artamir: Why?
Theo: just take my word for it.
Artamir: You won't explain?
Theo: I won't.
Artamir: why not?
Theo: do you really need to know?
Artamir: I'd like to be informed.
Theo: why? It isn't like you were planning to marry me.
Artamir: .....*doesn't say anything*
Theo: what?
Artamir: nothing, nothing! Nothing at all.
Theo: ¬.¬
Artamir: What?
Theo: confess
Artamir: Confess to what?
Theo: people usually mean something when they start going 'nothing! nothing!'
Artamir: Do I have to be like the rest of them?
Theo: yes.
Artamir: Why?
Theo: just answer.
Artamir: I don't want to. ¬.¬
Theo: *puppydog eyes*
Artamir: >.< *covers his eyes*
Theo: *kisses and other persuading things*
Artamir: *resistresist* ...*kisses* ...what was it you wanted to know?
Theo: why you went all quiet when I said you weren't planning to marry me.
Artamir: Oh. Um. You have to know?
Theo: yes.
Artamir: what do you think my silence meant?
Theo: I haven't the slightest idea.
Artamir: Can you guess?
Theo: just tell me. I get more enjoyment out of forcing you to confess.
Artamir: You said I'm not planning to marry you and I sat quietly. What would that imply?
Theo: rellief?
Artamir: It implies the opposite of your statement.
Theo: ah. You barely know me.
Artamir: You don't necessarily need to know someone before marriage.
Theo: I find it's a essential thing. Unpleasant surprises and all that.
Artamir: Then tell me about yourself. Show me, if you prefer.
Theo: >.> don't wanna.
Artamir: Why not?
Theo: you wouldn't like me all that much if I did.
Artamir: What do you mean?
Theo: how do you act when I demonstrate a little bit of my actual personality that doesn't involve physical affection in some way?
Artamir: What do you mean how do I act?
Theo: you act like I'm insane or I'm being an annoyance.
Artamir: Do I?
Theo: yes. So you wouldn't particularily enjoy being married to me.
Artamir: A little insanity never hurt anyone. *smiles*
Theo: ¬.¬
Artamir: ....>.< *pats* Sorry.
Theo: don't know me well enough.
Artamir: For marriage?
Theo: correct.
Artamir: I didn't say *when* I was planning to marry you.
Theo: >.< planning? that's worse than wanting
Artamir: Planning, wanting. Same thing.
Theo: *glares*
Artamir: What?
Theo: can't even answer the questions of what I like or what I'm afraid of.
Artamir: Ask me something.
Theo: what scares me?
Artamir: Having this child?
Theo: Not much of a fear anymore. Just an annoyance.
Artamir: Ah. You seem to be generally fearless, what I see of you.
Theo: I'm going to bed.
Artamir: *sighs* As you wish, my lady.
Theo: *leaves*
Artamir: ....*goes after*
Theo: *ranting at thin air and storming down the halls*
Artamir: *follows and catches up with him* What's wrong, Thea?
Theo: don't get attached to me.
Artamir: ....why not?
Theo: because.
Artamir: Could you perhaps give me a better reason?
Theo: I have no intention of staying.
Artamir: Staying where?
Theo: I'm leaving the second I have the kid.
Artamir: ....ah. May I ask why?
Theo: because. That's an aspect of my personality.
Artamir: To leave?
Theo: yes
Artamir: All right. ....would it be a problem if I went with you?
Theo: yes.
Artamir: I see. Well then, I suppose all I can do is take care of you while you're with us.
Theo: if you want to.
Artamir: Would you object to moving closer to our rooms?
Theo: ¬.¬ why do you want me closer to your rooms?
Artamir: So I can keep an eye out for you?
Theo: I am happy with mine and Rogue's. It has a good escape tree by the window.
Artamir: ....all right. May I at least walk you back?
Theo: I guess.
Artamir: *nods and walks along with him*
Theo: *hugs himself and looks miserable*
Artamir: *glances at him* Can I do anything for you?
Theo: no.
Artamir: *sighs and continues walking*
Theo: *glares at the world in general*
Artamir: *continues in silence*
Theo: one little accident doesn't give you any special place in my esteem, either.
Artamir: Of course not, my lady. I wouldn't think of it.
Theo: because that has to be the reason you'd think I might even consider saying yes.
Artamir: I didn't think you'd consider it.
Theo: then?
Artamir: That's why I was rather avoiding the topic when you mentioned it.
Theo: *glares*
Artamir: >.< *stares straight ahead and continues walking*
Theo: it's for your own good, anyway.
Artamir: how so, if I may ask?
Theo: because I ruin things and you're better off with me well-gone.
Artamir: I don't think I understand.
Theo: you will in another few months.
Artamir: *nods slightly* If you say so.
Theo: god I live too far up.
Artamir: >.< ....I can go, if you'd like.
Theo: goodnight.
Artamir: *nods slightly and turns around*
Theo: sleep well.