really ? then 'm glad .
[ something about it made varka's heart skip a ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต , considering that they've been casually spending a moment with drinks before driving steadfast into battle: which was the norm before .
however , the occasion's ๐ฅ๐ช๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต
A small chuckle, audible to the two men.
Each word received pleasantly. If Flins was in his lantern form, he would have been glowing brighter than ever. Instead, he was smiling wider than usual.
Intrusive thoughts attempted to dampen the mood, but Flins wouldn't let them this time. +
ใ ค ๐ฏ๐อ๐อ๐อ๐ . ใ ค
really ? thinkin' 'm that lil beard 'round the edges .
[ varka smoothens his jawline , feeling the hairs tickling his skinโโalbeit still growing to become an actual mustache . ]
gotta admit , haven't met anyone like y'ers when I came back from
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 +
ใ ค ๐ฏ๐อ๐อ๐อ๐ . ใ ค
๐ง๐ช๐ณ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ ,
[ varka literally repeats the drink's nameโโthen , he added some more . ]
anythin' of the snacks that's ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ต , demyan . ๐ฐ๐ฉ , that little tangy of lemon on my drink too , thanks !
[ demyan nodded and immediately went to take their order;
" 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 +
ใ ค ๐ฏ๐อ๐อ๐อ๐ . ใ ค
can't become a grandmaster without ๐ค๐ฉ๐ช๐ท๐ข๐ญ๐ณ๐บ , ๐ฆ๐ฉ ?
[ husky laughter , rough tone when varka chucklesโโfollowing flins after they entered the flagship with music and cheer . there's few people , guess that they were lucky enough for accommodating the
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. +
ใ ค ๐ฏ๐อ๐อ๐อ๐ . ใ ค
a'ight , if ya said so . come o'er , it'll be the bestest treat !
[ varka gestures ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ while walking before flins . the bustling crowd around nasha town is something he misses . how time flies ... yet he's been away from ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ from far too
" 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 โ always looking for a quick swig of beer. Flins was more surprised he'd never seen the Grandmaster drunk. His tolerance was monstrous.
ใ ค ๐ฏ๐อ๐อ๐อ๐ . ใ ค
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 choiceโโ'sides , it's not about him this time ... this moment is
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 โ maybe haggle with the local merchants for some trinkets. +
ใ ค ๐ฏ๐อ๐อ๐อ๐ . ใ ค
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
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 โ loud and happy and positive.
ใ ค ๐ฏ๐อ๐อ๐อ๐ . ใ ค
been a while , ๐ฆ๐ฉ ? haven't seen ya since our expedition ended , how's duty ?
[ it almost sounded like varka ๐ฎ๐ช๐ด๐ด๐ฆ๐ฅ flins' companyโโwell , it's not they haven't been together on occasions since nodโkrai . ]
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. "
ใ ค ๐ฏ๐อ๐อ๐อ๐ . ใ ค
flins , hey . [ tries not to suddenly bracing arms around him; offers waves a greeting instead . ]
