[ there was something specific nodd wanted to say to convince dion to go along with the plan, but the scales catch him offguard. shouldn't have turned back to finally look at him. mistake.
words come back to him after a moment. lamed, less effective. ]
Yes, of course. You needn't worry, there is no misunderstanding on my part. [ he shakes his head ] Metis said the company delivering those magical items was not a matchmaking service but I have my doubts.
[ the princess hair shrinking to regular length as they speak. instead, spines poking out of Nodd's back, curling from shoulder blade down to hip. protective but mostly decorative, they don't seem to hamper him.
I don't know. I inspire anger sometimes. I'm going to tie up my legs over here and if you sleep way over there, then I won't even be able to do anything stupid.
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That is premature. There are over thirty of us on this ship. We could be endangering ourselves for no reason.
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words come back to him after a moment. lamed, less effective. ]
I'm not asking for you to endanger yourself.
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At ease, Sir Nodd. There is no reason to endanger either of us, though I admire your desire to take action.
We will determine something that does not necessitate premature sacrifice. Perhaps not tonight, but eventually.
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[ he did that for two weeks in a row. feels awful. ]
You have to have realized. Tuesday. I was under a curse.
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there's a clear moment of understanding ]
Yes, of course. You needn't worry, there is no misunderstanding on my part. [ he shakes his head ] Metis said the company delivering those magical items was not a matchmaking service but I have my doubts.
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then he understands, all at once. ]
... Dion.
[ arms crossed over chest. ]
My curse was I could only speak in lies.
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Ah. [ okay ] So your forwardness was was genuine.
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Forget I said anything.
[ turning away!!! grabbing a whip. ]
If you won't hamper me, I'll at least do something about my legs. We should probably put space between us.
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and slightly amused. ]
If it embarrasses you, then I'll forget this matter. But I had thought it callous to ignore it outright.
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[ the princess hair shrinking to regular length as they speak. instead, spines poking out of Nodd's back, curling from shoulder blade down to hip. protective but mostly decorative, they don't seem to hamper him.
blue hedgehog]Since you aren't angry about it.
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Why would I be angry?
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[ plops down to begin this dark deed.
nodd. chosen by the dragons. this creature. ]
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[ frown ]
So I'll do this just one time and see if it does anything, for good or ill.
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[ guess they're doing this then ]
At least you are attempting something.