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nexus_crossings2022-03-09 08:51 am
tielle_mortevus) wrote in nexus_crossings2022-03-09 08:51 am
Between a Rock and Not Caring About Metaphors
Once again Tielle found herself sitting at the bar in The Viper Pit, her usual haunt whenever life went sideways on her or she needed to clear her head. She was listlessly stirring her cherry martini, which by the deep shade of crimson was at this point about 9 parts blood and 1 part martini mix. She sighed, talking to no one in particular.
"Let's say your daughter and her partner were both kidnapped, by two different people... The man who has your daughter is your ex making a play for power since she's heir to your throne, the woman who has her partner has held a nearly two century long grudge against your family and wants nothing more but to see you suffer. You can only deal with one of them at a time..."
She shakes her head.
"I mean... her life isn't in danger but..." she shuddered just thinking about what she must be going through, knowing full well what her captor was capable of.
"...and that half-demon is a total wildcard..."
She downed her drink, slumping back in her chair.
"What the hell am I supposed to do?"
"Let's say your daughter and her partner were both kidnapped, by two different people... The man who has your daughter is your ex making a play for power since she's heir to your throne, the woman who has her partner has held a nearly two century long grudge against your family and wants nothing more but to see you suffer. You can only deal with one of them at a time..."
She shakes her head.
"I mean... her life isn't in danger but..." she shuddered just thinking about what she must be going through, knowing full well what her captor was capable of.
"...and that half-demon is a total wildcard..."
She downed her drink, slumping back in her chair.
"What the hell am I supposed to do?"
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That selfless-for-one-another line has him looking furrow-browed and contemplative though. He wants to get away from that conversation. Now.
After a moment he makes a frustrated sound.
"Just going in circles. You say you don't have a lot of help? Fine. Sign me up. That pinpoint thing can be used to travel to other places if you got coordinates, right?"
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"No, it's... too risky..."
She was more muttering to herself than to anyone in particular.
"I'm extremely careful when travelling between my own world and The Nexus. If Lillianus ever learns of this place's existence..."
She shakes her head vigorously.
"No, as much as I appreciate the offer I won't allow it."
I always feel like I have to apologize for this brat he's so DIRECT
In training. But still! He takes offense!
"You get enough firepower on your side, you don't have to worry about her doing anything anywhere, right? If you're still gonna say 'no' then at least quit being wishy-washy! Life doesn't give us endless time to make choices. Gotta be decisive! Make a choice, make a plan and stick to it! That's the only way to get anything done!"
Re: I always feel like I have to apologize for this brat he's so DIRECT
"I admire your persistence, but the answer is still no. It's less about it being a danger to you, and more of her being a danger to the entirety of the Nexus if she manages to follow you back here."
She shakes her head.
"Besides, this isn't something I can go rushing into. It's a delicate situation..."
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He means well. He's just still young and brash and convinced he can do anything. Although to be fair, he has had to make quick life or death decisions before. In the line of work he's chosen, hesitation means someone could die.
"You hesitate long enough you'll lose em both. Can you live with that?"