tentatively checking out games for asshole mcthneedy.

[hyphens]

Your first mistake is assuming just anywhere will do. That seed I've been keeping in storage? It's mine. Take it along as part of the inventory or what-all, plant it and grow my truffula trees wherever you toss me so I can continue to expand my empire. It's only a symbolic little thing so far, but you'll be putting the cogs into action and working with what we've got —

Ted? And just who is that? If you think I'm handing over the opportunity to take my business elsewhere, to a kid, you've got another thing coming — !




Don't like my terms? I don't care. You'll be working for me now, mundane.

Understand that.

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[hyphens]

[ There's something so very satisfying about seeing her in that hat. It prompts imagery of wrapping her up in a lovely green dress to the front of his mind's eye, bolstering his confidence that she's willingly staying so pleasant. ]

That's because I can.

[ He loves being rich, especially right now because he knows he can back up his promises word. Twirling a lock of red hair around his index, he gently rubs off the dry paint and steps into her personal space. ]

Do you want to be spoiled, Audrey?

[truffuladreams]

[And now Audrey's a little uncomfortable. As in, pretty uncomfortable. Having anyone this close kind of makes her want to push him back if only for the room to breathe. However, she's polite and kind and willing to give Oncie a chance to back away by himself. When he spins her hair around his finger, she instinctively leans into the touch, far too accustomed to harsh tugs on her hair from the children she babysit in her middle school years for spare change.]

Uh... I... Don't know?

[She flashes an awkward smile at him, gingerly tapping away at his gloved fingers, hoping he understand she wanted him to let go of her hair, dang it.]

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You don't? But —

[ ... Girls are confusing. AUGH. Untangling her hair (where did his smoothness go?!) he smiles somewhat sheepishly when she sends back less than enthused vibes, a couple of steps taken to put distance between them as he swipes his hat off her head. And the shades.

Kind of wants to be as blockaded as possible right now. ]

Hah, never mind. It's, um. It's a great picture.

[truffuladreams]

[Audrey's quick to pick up on the change of mood and huffs, frowning, slightly.] I changed my mind. [Hat and shades? They're her's, again, and he's never getting them back. Well, actually, he will, but later. After he's back to being awesomely smooth.] First thing you can do to spoil me is not to do that covering thing. [She brushes hair out of his face, demonstrating what she means.] I like your face, so I dislike it when you try to cover it up.

[She's doing her best to make it clear she'll play along with smooth!Oncie. It is obvious? Because she can't make it any clearer.]

So, yeah. Don't do that. Or... Or I'll take the gloves, too.

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[ He's going to call her Miss Yo-Yo before too long because of his emotionssss. Clasping his hands behind his back, he refuses to give up that much of himself even if she ... has soft fingers ... on his face, fff. ]

It's not covering, it's just hiding one thing behind another by accident. They're meant to be worn!

[ Fiddling behind his back. ]

You have paint in your hair, by the way. Which is why I ...

[truffuladreams]

[She just wants to make him happy! And she'll bite those gloves off, bro]

Right, so it's okay if I wear them, then?

[Those big, green eyes flicker over to her hair, and she sighs, tossing an apologetic smile at Oncie.]

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. I used to do babysitting and some kids thought it was fun to pull on the big kid's hair and I guess it must have traumatised me or something, because I seriously thought you were going to just yank away, ha... Ha.

[Her lips purse and she frantically scrapes away at her hair, mumbling something about looking like such an idiot and totally ruining everything.]

[hyphens]

What? no! I'd never do that to you.

[ Facepalming. ]

No, it was all painted and smeared so I thought I'd get some off for you. I wouldn't pull your hair like a kid, Audrey, it looks too light and soft to do that.

You don't look like an idiot at all, you're — you're really pretty.

[truffuladreams]

I know you wouldn't; that's why I feel like such a dummy.

[He's so adorable Audrey's going even redder than her hair - how can anyone be this charming?!]

Shut up, you're making me blush.

[hyphens]

[ That gets a laugh. ]

But you look even nicer when you turn red.

[truffuladreams]

I thought green was your colour.

[hyphens]

I can make an exception for you.

[truffuladreams]

I'm flattered, Mr. Once-ler. But now I kind of wish I could make you an exception of something, too.

[hyphens]

You already did enough for me today, Audrey. Believe me.

[truffuladreams]

What if I wanted to do more?

[Mind out of the gutter, she's talking about getting pizza or something equally innocent.]

[hyphens]

I can't stop you, I guess?

[ It's not like he hangs out with a lot of people he doesn't pay, nowadays. ]

[truffuladreams]

Then consider yourself kidnapped. Oh, and don't try to escape... That'd suck.

[...Alright, Audrey, what now? Oh, well, she's just going to awkwardly try to scratch dried green paint off her bewbs dress.]

Ha. Hope you don't mind being kidnapped by a total slob.