lumine doesn't answer right away, careful with her own words. to be fair, the jester never gave very specific instructions, only to investigate the abyss further and pick up where they've left off. he also mentioned nothing about investigating alone, though she supposes it's implied rather than directly said, understanding the strange flavor of secrecy happening between the harbingers.
even now, despite her own repute and abilities, she remains in the dark about many of the plots and schemes brewing in snezhnaya. she almost wonders if she should try to pry them open, cut them in half and see what she can glean from the remains.
she opens her mouth. it closes a moment later, teeth worrying on the inside of her cheek. ]
If you're not busy ...
[ her gaze flickers to the paperwork on the desk, a familiar sight. the smell of ink permeates the room too, still fresh. ekaterina must've just placed those today, in need of the harbinger's perusal, approval or signature.
there's a faint amusement in her tone, almost laughing at his fate. pantalone sure knows who to choose to deal with it. ]
But I can see that you are, and I'm sure Ekaterina would be upset if I were to take you with me.
[ Tartaglia being busy is generally negotiable. while he certainly had some duties, most of them were comprised of supporting new recruits and making sure daily dealings went to order. his presence was mostly the thing required. Harbingers in certain nations made a statement, and Pierro knew exactly how to play that game of chess. ]
It is pretty boring here.
[ see: shaking down merchants who weren't that strong, settling debts with weaklings and making himself a general nuisance while buried in paperwork. Childe craved chaos as much as he craved battle, making himself the center of conflict.
there is a part of him thrilled at the idea of walking into danger with Lumine, but a smaller, haunted part of him that is reminded of the horrors that he found in that place. ]
Really, she could probably take care of things herself. If I took a leave, I'm sure that the eyes fixed on this place would turn a different way for a while.
[ since Ningguang had particular dislike for him. he did ruin the first Jade Chamber, after all. ]
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lumine doesn't answer right away, careful with her own words. to be fair, the jester never gave very specific instructions, only to investigate the abyss further and pick up where they've left off. he also mentioned nothing about investigating alone, though she supposes it's implied rather than directly said, understanding the strange flavor of secrecy happening between the harbingers.
even now, despite her own repute and abilities, she remains in the dark about many of the plots and schemes brewing in snezhnaya. she almost wonders if she should try to pry them open, cut them in half and see what she can glean from the remains.
she opens her mouth. it closes a moment later, teeth worrying on the inside of her cheek. ]
If you're not busy ...
[ her gaze flickers to the paperwork on the desk, a familiar sight. the smell of ink permeates the room too, still fresh. ekaterina must've just placed those today, in need of the harbinger's perusal, approval or signature.
there's a faint amusement in her tone, almost laughing at his fate. pantalone sure knows who to choose to deal with it. ]
But I can see that you are, and I'm sure Ekaterina would be upset if I were to take you with me.
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It is pretty boring here.
[ see: shaking down merchants who weren't that strong, settling debts with weaklings and making himself a general nuisance while buried in paperwork. Childe craved chaos as much as he craved battle, making himself the center of conflict.
there is a part of him thrilled at the idea of walking into danger with Lumine, but a smaller, haunted part of him that is reminded of the horrors that he found in that place. ]
Really, she could probably take care of things herself. If I took a leave, I'm sure that the eyes fixed on this place would turn a different way for a while.
[ since Ningguang had particular dislike for him. he did ruin the first Jade Chamber, after all. ]