really ? thinkin' 'm that lil beard 'round the edges .
[ varka smoothens his jawline , feeling the hairs tickling his skin——albeit still growing to become an actual mustache . ]
gotta admit , haven't met anyone like y'ers when I came back from
ᅠᅠ┃ 𝑺𝚆𝙸𝙵𝚃 𝑨𝙽𝙳 𝑭𝚁𝙴𝙴.
Naturally, only Varka would be eating the snacks, but other people didn't need to know that. Sometimes, Flins did get curious as to what various foods tasted like, but he wasn't willing to risk it for a simple bite.
Once Demyan busied himself with preparing their order, Flins turned to look at +
ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ
𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 ,
[ varka literally repeats the drink's name——then , he added some more . ]
anythin' of the snacks that's 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 , demyan . 𝘰𝘩 , that little tangy of lemon on my drink too , thanks !
[ demyan nodded and immediately went to take their order;
ᅠᅠ┃ 𝑺𝚆𝙸𝙵𝚃 𝑨𝙽𝙳 𝑭𝚁𝙴𝙴.
" I suppose you are right. "
A hint of amusement in his voice. He let Varka approach the bar first and place in his order, which didn't surprise Flins in the slightest. It wouldn't be Varka, if he hadn't ordered the strongest item on the menu.
" I'll have a glass of Firewater with a little +
ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ
can't become a grandmaster without 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘺 , 𝘦𝘩 ?
[ husky laughter , rough tone when varka chuckles——following flins after they entered the flagship with music and cheer . there's few people , guess that they were lucky enough for accommodating the
ᅠᅠ┃ 𝑺𝚆𝙸𝙵𝚃 𝑨𝙽𝙳 𝑭𝚁𝙴𝙴.
The Fae followed, quickly catching up to his companion, as the two men made their way to the Flagship. Admittedly, life in Nod-Krai without Varka felt a little ... empty. A little too quiet for Flins' liking. He was so used to the knight, that he caught himself wishing Varka would just come back. +
ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ
a'ight , if ya said so . come o'er , it'll be the bestest treat !
[ varka gestures 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 while walking before flins . the bustling crowd around nasha town is something he misses . how time flies ... yet he's been away from 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦 from far too
ᅠᅠ┃ 𝑺𝚆𝙸𝙵𝚃 𝑨𝙽𝙳 𝑭𝚁𝙴𝙴.
" The Flagship is a lot closer and it should be rather empty at this hour. "
It was only afternoon, after all. Not many people were like Varka — always looking for a quick swig of beer. Flins was more surprised he'd never seen the Grandmaster drunk. His tolerance was monstrous.
ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ
flagship or y'er lighthouse , whatever suits y'er boat , flins , 'm lettin' ya choose the location this time !
[ varka insisted that he'll let the lightkeeper have the freedom of choice——'sides , it's not about him this time ... this moment is
ᅠᅠ┃ 𝑺𝚆𝙸𝙵𝚃 𝑨𝙽𝙳 𝑭𝚁𝙴𝙴.
Flins chuckled. Good ol' Varka. Always in the mood for a drink and conversation. And it so happened that Flins was free this afternoon. He had finished his reports earlier and was planning on taking a walk — maybe haggle with the local merchants for some trinkets. +
ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ
just checkin' on things . I can go back and forth whenever I so wished ... problem is , we haven't gotten our reunion ! how 'bout it , wanna have a swig and relax from paperwork ? don't worry , 'm gonna put a good word to nikita .
[ varka can
ᅠᅠ┃ 𝑺𝚆𝙸𝙵𝚃 𝑨𝙽𝙳 𝑭𝚁𝙴𝙴.
A nod is offered. " A while, indeed. I did not expect you to return to Nod-Krai so soon. "
It made the Fae happy, nonetheless. He might have also missed the other man's company. Flins didn't know anyone quite like Varka — loud and happy and positive.
ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ
been a while , 𝘦𝘩 ? haven't seen ya since our expedition ended , how's duty ?
[ it almost sounded like varka 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 flins' company——well , it's not they haven't been together on occasions since nod—krai . ]
ᅠᅠ┃ 𝑺𝚆𝙸𝙵𝚃 𝑨𝙽𝙳 𝑭𝚁𝙴𝙴.
That's much appreciated. He's still not used to physical forms of greeting, that do not involve a delicate bow from both parties.
" Good afternoon. It's good to see you again, Sir Varka. "
ㅤ 𝓯𝑙͟𝑖͟𝑛͟𝑠 . ㅤ
flins , hey . [ tries not to suddenly bracing arms around him; offers waves a greeting instead . ]
