[ stalking and shadowing is busywork, and it keeps Alex busy. Splendor is a big place, and it keeps being big and not completely explored
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[ If there was anyone Edel did not want to meet out on the streets right now it was Alexander Darkov.
Even as neighbors in the same castle, the two young men kept to themselves after their fateful talk only a few days ago. It was an awkward position, really. Although Edel tried not to think about it much, perhaps it was dangerous for the magician to speak to him. Or see him. Or breathe the same air as he.
Edel had many a sleepless night, too. Just what did this man mean? What was his motivation and intention? The cold sweat that trickled down his neck in the middle of the night made him realize what his greatest fear was.
That skill Alexander had was used for something. To erradicate. To destroy.
Something.
...Or someoneTo the point, Edel would not imagine fighting this man. There was no point, could he even defend himself if the situation arose? No, it wasalmost futile. He saw how quick he worked, how clean and how focused Darkov was
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[then it's nobody's fault but EDEL'S, just saiyan. he almost whines at a few syllables, dragging them out: ] It does not matter which place to stay, Edel, because it is all infested.
[ That's fine, Darkov. With every step he makes, Edel makes one backwards. Alas, his stubbornness is winning this battle. ]
Infested, right. Whatever. I'm saying that you're placing focus on this [ he motions around them, ala the smell, the magic, the whatever Alexander's pissed about at this very moment- ] a-and not enough on--
[ He points to Alexander himself ] You. You're not ill. Fine, I'll give you that.
[ughhh Edellll you were more fun cowering...but Alex supposes if he trips or hits something moving backward that'd be funny, too. and despite himself, he can't help but roll his eyes. honestly...]
[ Even his ears are burning, Edel can tell. He folds his arms and tries rather valiantly to suppress a stutter ]
I agree, human children are right up your alley in terms of companionship!
[ Of course, he can't repress the sigh of defeat that comes next. ] I'm just telling you to not do something stupid. As difficult as that may be for you.
[the chuckle stays in his voice.] You concern yourself with strange things, Edel. [how does he even function. Alex has no idea. but it's kind of novel, and he's becoming a fan of the attention, so it's best not to knock it too hard. he elbows Edel in the back to get himself moving again, heading for the tree line.]
[ he wrinkles his nose. This man. How does he function? ]
Wait! I'm making dinner tonight, so-
[ That was louder than he meant to yell, but he looks down at the ground angrily. How the hell do people keep up acquaintances? ]
I... bought too many ingredients. I don't want them to go bad. You can understand that, correct? There's no magic or tricks involved. I'm used to cooking for more than myself, so I got a little carried away without realizing it.
[ He scratches the back of his head. Uncertainty, that was truly the name of this game. ]
...It matters not to me in the end what you decide, but I suppose it's only natural to tell you since we're roommates.
[ And with a pause he corrects himself ] -of the non-blood-sucking kind.
Even as neighbors in the same castle, the two young men kept to themselves after their fateful talk only a few days ago. It was an awkward position, really. Although Edel tried not to think about it much, perhaps it was dangerous for the magician to speak to him. Or see him. Or breathe the same air as he.
Edel had many a sleepless night, too. Just what did this man mean? What was his motivation and intention? The cold sweat that trickled down his neck in the middle of the night made him realize what his greatest fear was.
That skill Alexander had was used for something. To erradicate. To destroy.
Something.
...Or someoneTo the point, Edel would not imagine fighting this man. There was no point, could he even defend himself if the situation arose? No, it wasalmost futile. He saw how quick he worked, how clean and how focused Darkov was ( ... )
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Then, the castle- you're not really going back there, are you?
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Infested, right. Whatever. I'm saying that you're placing focus on this [ he motions around them, ala the smell, the magic, the whatever Alexander's pissed about at this very moment- ] a-and not enough on--
[ He points to Alexander himself ] You. You're not ill. Fine, I'll give you that.
[ Exasperated ] You still need to rest.
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Quit being such a mother! [said with a laugh.]
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Q-Quit being such a child first, Alexander Darkov!
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he makes to move one way, then takes a broad sidestep, bumping Edel's shoulder before spinning to a halt--
guess who's back to back?
very amused:] I think I would prefer children in your world for company, yes?
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I agree, human children are right up your alley in terms of companionship!
[ Of course, he can't repress the sigh of defeat that comes next. ] I'm just telling you to not do something stupid. As difficult as that may be for you.
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Wait!
I'm making dinner tonight, so-
[ That was louder than he meant to yell, but he looks down at the ground angrily. How the hell do people keep up acquaintances? ]
I... bought too many ingredients. I don't want them to go bad. You can understand that, correct? There's no magic or tricks involved. I'm used to cooking for more than myself, so I got a little carried away without realizing it.
[ He scratches the back of his head. Uncertainty, that was truly the name of this game. ]
...It matters not to me in the end what you decide, but I suppose it's only natural to tell you since we're roommates.
[ And with a pause he corrects himself ] -of the non-blood-sucking kind.
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[yeah, he'll be back for food. as you wish.]
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