"Yeah, okay."
A part of him is eager to get it off of his chest. His life has been /insane/. And really, who can he really talk about it with?
"Where do I start? Uh... Right. He didn't just want to kill me. When we first met, he held me hostage for a week."
The ๐๐ธ๐
โI have time for the long version.โ
He doesnโt have many friends either, so his calendar is free. So to speak.
โIโll let you know if the details are too . . . detail-y.โ
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
"I don't know. I don't have many friends."
He laughed. Not at all self conscious about that fact.
"So... Okay. Do you want the long version or the slightly shorter version? Details or no details?"
The ๐๐ธ๐
He would judge Armand based on Armand. So far . . . not looking great given the murderous tendencies, but Vรกli /might/ be willing to give him a second chance.
โIโm here to listen to whatever you want to tell me. Thatโs what friends do, right?โ
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
"More like: You can hear the story if you want, but you've gotta have a strong stomach."
He shrugged. A part of him didn't mind telling it, just to remind himself that he's /not/ insane. It's real. That's his life.
But, he also doesn't want to make him hate Armand.
The ๐๐ธ๐
Vรกli could probably use a little spice in his decidedly vanilla life. Then again . . . vanilla is safe. Scratch that.
"So in other words . . . none of my business?"
He can read a room.
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
"Uh... Well, he... It's a long story."
Admitting that Armand's why he has a bad shoulder and his knees have never been the same might not be the best move if he wants this guy to like him.
Not everyone's a freak like Daniel is.
"All of it. A really long story."
The ๐๐ธ๐
Not entirely reassuring.
"Guess I will add him to the list of people who, through no fault of my own, want me dead."
He raises a brow.
"So he wanted to kill you and now you're what? Dating?"
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
Sure, but they're a new development. And plus, they're worse people than he is. Daniel looks like an angel by comparison!
"Uh... pretty high." He admitted with a shrug. "Don't take it personally! He wanted to kill me when we first met, too."
The ๐๐ธ๐
Are the vampires not his friends?
Seems to maintain those.
With mild humor, Vรกli asks, "What is the likelihood he is going to want to kill me again?"
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
Daniel's a pretty shit friend by his own estimation. But, well, maybe they will balance each other out.
"Yeah, me too. Hate it when a death threat or two gets in the way of a good friendship."
The ๐๐ธ๐
Which makes Vรกli laugh.
Heโs not great at making friends. Or charming people. But he is good at /being/ a friend.
So maybe they balance out.
โGlad we have that sorted.โ
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
That made him laugh. Daniel's really good at charming people, but keeping friends? He wasn't good at that /before/ he got involved with vampires. It's even harder now.
"Hey." He responded, 'casually.'
The ๐๐ธ๐
It's reassuring actually that Daniel might actually be worse at making friends than he is.
"Then . . . hey there, friend," he jokes.
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
"You did say that. And when someone promises not to kill you? Pretty decent start."
... Okay, maybe /Daniel/ needs some more friends.
The ๐๐ธ๐
Well, it's as good a promise as any.
"Guess I did say I wanted more friends," he jokes.
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
"Nah. Don't worry."
He can't say 'he's harmless,' that's not true. He can't say 'he wouldn't do that,' because he would.
How does he say 'I like you, so he'll stay his hand' without scaring him?
"He won't kill you."
The ๐๐ธ๐
Vรกli glanced over at the lurking presence and swallows nervously.
โHeโs not going to kill me is he?โ
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
And that's when Daniel breaks and starts laughing too, glancing over his shoulder into the darkness.
"Hey, you wanna come help us figure it out?" Long pause. "I think you have him daydreaming about blenders now."
The ๐๐ธ๐
Vรกli /does/ laugh.
โYour guess is as good as mine.โ
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
Correction: His /parents/ are Catholic.
Stares.
Stares.
Doing his very best not to laugh.
"What was that supposed to be?"
The ๐๐ธ๐
Heโs a Catholic. Got it.
Umm.
Vรกli flails about in an attempt at the sign of the cross but looks like heโs swatting flies.
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
Don't know what that means, but...
And also with him?
The ๐๐ธ๐
May the Norns be with him.
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
Yeah, alright.
He'll drink the Mystery Smoothies for the sake of peace.
The ๐๐ธ๐
So . . .
. . . yes to the blender then?
Vรกli Lokison | Parody
More likely:
He'll run to Daniel with a wild look in his eyes, show him the blender as if it's a holy grail, demand a demonstration on how it functions, then retreat back to his corner and loudly blend things and then force Daniel to drink the product of it.
But it would occupy him!
