[Verso watches for a moment longer, too, until it's clear the mime isn't getting up. Then he walks over to it, toeing it with his boot. And heaving a huge sigh.]
Well, I'm mostly a swordman — "get close and cut them up" is my normal mode of fighting. But I still spice things up now and again with the use of chroma. Some light elemental flair.
[He dismisses his weapons. Then bends down, picks up the round sunglasses from the mime's face... and turns and tosses them at Nico.]
[ He had things he was going to say, no small amount of amazement at a human able to wield magic in any form, but now he's being tossed a pair of sunglasses. He snatches them from the air, turning them over in his hands. ]
[ It is rather uneventful, Nico picking his way through the dark with ease. He even scoops up all the firewood into his arms on his own, so really Verso is just along to look pretty. (He's doing great!)
Once back at camp, Nico sets to work getting a fire built. ]
You live here, oui? Do you spend all your time trying to deal with the Paintress?
[And Verso sets to helping him! Once it's ready, he summons his shortblade again, the blade hot with chroma-induced warmth. A quick rake against the firewood ensures that it catches flame.
It's not the most traditional way to go about it, but it works.]
Yes, I live wherever makes for the safest camp, if that's what you mean.
[As a vagrant tends to do.]
And... well, the Paintress is more than what one person can usually handle. Every year, I wait for the newest Expedition to make land here. Sometimes I miss them completely. But other times, I try to offer my aid — or otherwise see if they'd be of any help, one way or another.
[Ha. He simultaneously has all the time in the world for those, and yet sometimes the spark of willingness is missing. Such is the reality of living the way he does.]
I might not look it... but I'm an artist and a musician.
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Well, I'm mostly a swordman — "get close and cut them up" is my normal mode of fighting. But I still spice things up now and again with the use of chroma. Some light elemental flair.
[He dismisses his weapons. Then bends down, picks up the round sunglasses from the mime's face... and turns and tosses them at Nico.]
Catch.
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[ He had things he was going to say, no small amount of amazement at a human able to wield magic in any form, but now he's being tossed a pair of sunglasses. He snatches them from the air, turning them over in his hands. ]
These are... for me?
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What, don't you like them?
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[ He like. Instantly puts them on, striking a pose with fingerguns and everything. ]
How do I look? Dashing, no?
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Perfectly handsome.
[They suit. That's good.]
And I figure they'd be helpful if there happen to be times when you do need to be walking about in the sun.
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Anyway, Nico takes the sunglasses off for now, since it's well and truly night, and tucks them into a pocket. ]
Oh! Yes, these will be very nice to have! Thank you, mon ami. And for your help in battle, as well. Sorry to have disturbed your rest.
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Well, I guess I can forgive you. Since you did help with the problem at hand.
[He's isn't really fussed.]
In all seriousness, though, I'm glad you're safe. Maybe now we should, ah, walk together to find that firewood, hm?
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Oh! Whoops!
I have gathered a pile already. It should not be too far away!
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Lead the way, mon ami. Then we'll get ourselves properly comfortable by a fire.
[OFF TO GET THE FIREWOOD AND COME BACK? No actual nasty surprises this time.]
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Once back at camp, Nico sets to work getting a fire built. ]
You live here, oui? Do you spend all your time trying to deal with the Paintress?
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It's not the most traditional way to go about it, but it works.]
Yes, I live wherever makes for the safest camp, if that's what you mean.
[As a vagrant tends to do.]
And... well, the Paintress is more than what one person can usually handle. Every year, I wait for the newest Expedition to make land here. Sometimes I miss them completely. But other times, I try to offer my aid — or otherwise see if they'd be of any help, one way or another.
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[ What do you do for fun, Verso? ]
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[Ha. He simultaneously has all the time in the world for those, and yet sometimes the spark of willingness is missing. Such is the reality of living the way he does.]
I might not look it... but I'm an artist and a musician.
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Truly? Mon ami! So am I!!
[ DID WE JUST BECOME BEST FRIENDS.GIF ]
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He blinks.]
What? Wait... really? Which?
[Artist? Musician??]
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[ He reaches out to grasp Verso's hands, once again sturdy but clearly holding back. ]
It is delightful, non? You must tell me! What is your preferred medium? Your favorite instrument? Perhaps we can play together!
[ Says man without an instrument on him. ]