( He never enjoys when Aventurine texts him, but somehow doing it out of the blue is even worse. As much as the temptation is there to ignore it completely...
My life. Or rather, I suppose I should say my corpse?
( thank you kirma for that information, but also, it doesn't take a genius. they did have quite the messy date, months ago. )
Whatever experiment you want to do, anything you want to try. As long as it kills me. After that, you may do with my corpse what you will. Ah, with a few exceptions, of course. I would very much like to keep my limbs intact, if you don't mind. Have I caught your interest?
( Now that's unexpected. Esikko hadn't previously been giving this conversation his whole attention, but he certainly is now, dropping the pen he was using to write in his journal to focus on these words. He rereads them a few times. )
My, you've actually caught my interest, this time.
But I have some questions.
1. What do you get from this? If your death is all it is, is it not simple enough to kill yourself? Why reach out to me?
2. How, exactly, do you plan on making it clear that this is a mutual deal? I'd rather not deal with any fans of yours attempting to hunt me down afterwards.
1. I believe in a mutually beneficial friendship, my friend, and is that not what we have? You have a particular hobby that is not easy to indulge, and I would like to extend you a helping hand.
( it is, in part, bullshit, but he can hardly make himself the vulnerable party here. the truth is that he doesn't have the means, no weapon or powers to take his own life, not to mention despite all, aventurine is halted by fear of something he has long longed for.
so, the next best thing is murder, isn't it? )
2. Haha. You flatter me. You truly think I have fans? I'm no celebrity, just a merchant with a penchant for gambling. I have no interest in putting you on the spot for this. Did I not say it before? This is a mutually beneficial friendship.
I want to find out whether 'death' exists in the resort. That, in itself, is information I would like to obtain, and I believe it would prove to be useful to you as well. After all, for this hobby of yours. Would it not become more accessible if 'death' has no lasting consequences? I'm sure for someone like you, it opens several new doors, does it not?
( Esi's messages are far more spaced out than usual. There's no emotional, instant angry typing back. He has to consider this carefully, after all.
This is entirely relevant, in a number of ways. He has to cover his bases, but... )
If it's going to be the end of your life, I'd rather not deal with your lies. Speak honestly with me, at the very least, and I'll be honest with you. So... is it that you can't bring yourself to do it? Is this related to the way you've been ignoring my poor little ex-bodyguard?
Not that I care, of course. You can do what you want.
This is something I can agree to, so long as some conditions are met. I'll agree not to remove any limbs, but can I keep some blood? Secondly, if death does not exist here, and you return, I would like to hear about it, as it's relevant to our little "study" here. Third, I can tell whoever you want about this, so long as you handwrite a letter for them yourself, making it clear this was your own choice.
As you can see, not all of my demands are for self-benefit alone.
However, I'd like a payment in chips, as well. Since you won't be needing them. Is that fair?
( absolutely fucked up that esi knows about that, but aventurine will do what he does best: ignore, deflect, lie. )
Nothing so complicated, my friend. I simply do not have the means. My little bet with J didn't grant me what I asked for, after all. ( in part. he was still lucky with his loss, so it checks out. )
You may keep some blood, though not all. If I do wake up, I would prefer not to find myself anemic, on top of everything else. I will share my findings with you as well. Consider it payment for being so generous. Are you still scared someone will come for you? There's no need, but if it would ease your concerns, then I will play along. I do not wish to bring you trouble, my friend, only employ your abilities. You have shown me some of them before, after all. And dare I say, it was an unforgettable encounter.
Better yet, as proof of my sincerity, I would be happy to transfer you all of my current chips. You may keep all of it, in case I don't return. If I do, I only ask for half of it back. How does that sound?
Would you be available in the next hour? My schedule is completely free. As for the place, you may choose wherever you feel comfortable. I'm only a guest, after all.
( He's still forever suspicious, but ultimately, he's willing to bet on this being some sort of emotional flaw in Aventurine rather than anything actually meant to harm him. Esikko is just being used as a coward's tool.
It's fine. He's been used by worse. )
I'll prepare and be ready in an hour, then. As for the location... your room won't be a problem, will it? Unfortunately, mine is a tad small.
( lucky you, esi. any other time and his room would've been completely unavailable. but now it's a little too lonely, a little too quiet, and whatever secrets he had in it have left once topaz did too.
maybe it is a good dying grave. )
If you find a six's room to be large enough for what you have to do, then by all means.
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late june texts.. "when" late .
I have an offer to make you, and this is one you won't want to miss out on. What do you say? Tempted?
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He is, in fact, tempted to hear this offer. )
What could you possibly have to offer me?
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Or rather, I suppose I should say my corpse?
( thank you kirma for that information, but also, it doesn't take a genius. they did have quite the messy date, months ago. )
Whatever experiment you want to do, anything you want to try. As long as it kills me.
After that, you may do with my corpse what you will.
Ah, with a few exceptions, of course. I would very much like to keep my limbs intact, if you don't mind.
Have I caught your interest?
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My, you've actually caught my interest, this time.
But I have some questions.
1. What do you get from this? If your death is all it is, is it not simple enough to kill yourself? Why reach out to me?
2. How, exactly, do you plan on making it clear that this is a mutual deal? I'd rather not deal with any fans of yours attempting to hunt me down afterwards.
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( it is, in part, bullshit, but he can hardly make himself the vulnerable party here. the truth is that he doesn't have the means, no weapon or powers to take his own life, not to mention despite all, aventurine is halted by fear of something he has long longed for.
so, the next best thing is murder, isn't it? )
2. Haha. You flatter me. You truly think I have fans? I'm no celebrity, just a merchant with a penchant for gambling.
I have no interest in putting you on the spot for this. Did I not say it before? This is a mutually beneficial friendship.
I want to find out whether 'death' exists in the resort. That, in itself, is information I would like to obtain, and I believe it would prove to be useful to you as well.
After all, for this hobby of yours. Would it not become more accessible if 'death' has no lasting consequences? I'm sure for someone like you, it opens several new doors, does it not?
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This is entirely relevant, in a number of ways. He has to cover his bases, but... )
If it's going to be the end of your life, I'd rather not deal with your lies. Speak honestly with me, at the very least, and I'll be honest with you. So... is it that you can't bring yourself to do it? Is this related to the way you've been ignoring my poor little ex-bodyguard?
Not that I care, of course. You can do what you want.
This is something I can agree to, so long as some conditions are met. I'll agree not to remove any limbs, but can I keep some blood? Secondly, if death does not exist here, and you return, I would like to hear about it, as it's relevant to our little "study" here. Third, I can tell whoever you want about this, so long as you handwrite a letter for them yourself, making it clear this was your own choice.
As you can see, not all of my demands are for self-benefit alone.
However, I'd like a payment in chips, as well. Since you won't be needing them. Is that fair?
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Nothing so complicated, my friend. I simply do not have the means. My little bet with J didn't grant me what I asked for, after all. ( in part. he was still lucky with his loss, so it checks out. )
You may keep some blood, though not all. If I do wake up, I would prefer not to find myself anemic, on top of everything else.
I will share my findings with you as well. Consider it payment for being so generous.
Are you still scared someone will come for you? There's no need, but if it would ease your concerns, then I will play along. I do not wish to bring you trouble, my friend, only employ your abilities. You have shown me some of them before, after all. And dare I say, it was an unforgettable encounter.
Better yet, as proof of my sincerity, I would be happy to transfer you all of my current chips. You may keep all of it, in case I don't return. If I do, I only ask for half of it back.
How does that sound?
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And when is this new date, then? I can make time for it whenever you'd like.
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As for the place, you may choose wherever you feel comfortable. I'm only a guest, after all.
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It's fine. He's been used by worse. )
I'll prepare and be ready in an hour, then. As for the location... your room won't be a problem, will it? Unfortunately, mine is a tad small.
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maybe it is a good dying grave. )
If you find a six's room to be large enough for what you have to do, then by all means.
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See you then.