Voice testing, oh my!

[ravenhair]

Ah, so you go by mundane, you do? How very ironic.

I am flattered that you have an interest in me, but don't you think I'd be better suited someplace where I wasn't holed up? I don't like to be held down, but I suppose I can allow it just this once.

Nevertheless, don't fret about sending me to this destined place. As I can already recall, you're quite familiar with it. All shall be well, strong-heart.

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[tasteslikecoconut]

See now you're changing your phrasing. You didn't like it but were willing, now you refuse. You're throwing me mixed signals all over the place.

[A beat. Okay, change in tactic.]

I have a bed. [Eyebrow raise. Pointed look.]

[ravenhair]

How very modest of you.

[tasteslikecoconut]

I would like to see you... in it?

[THIS USUALLY GOES SO MUCH BETTER THAN THIS HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENING.]

[ravenhair]

[Okay, that makes Sif chuckle.]

Apologies, but I am not interested.

[What's a matter, Tony? Can't take being shot down?]

[tasteslikecoconut]

I can make you interested - wait, how are you not interested? It's silk. And it's probably - no, definitely, the most comfortable bed you'll ever - not- [He narrows his eyes, finishing almost lamely at the end of his breath.] - sleep in.

[What? He can totally take being shot down what are you talking about. That means it is suddenly a challenge to get the opposite reaction.]

[ravenhair]

[A slender brow raises and her arms come up to cross over her chest. Nope, still not interested.]

You're very brave when it comes to your attempts at wooing women.

[tasteslikecoconut]

[This isn't fair. Like at all.]

I can be braver, if that's what it takes. Come on throw me a bone here, you're giving me nothing. You're like a statue - a really. ...serious statue with the most elegant brow raise I've ever seen, please, give me a little something.

[ravenhair]

[Oh stop it, you.]

Flattery will get you nowhere with me.

[Although it is nice.]

It is best to leave it be.

[tasteslikecoconut]

Are you sure? Because that just makes me want to try harder. It's like a curse and a blessing all at once, I swear. You're seriously leaving me high and dry here? Look at all the effort I've put in. What about a drink? I can get you a drink. Ten drinks. Maybe thirteen if you ask nicely.

[ravenhair]

[Ah, Midgardian booze. It has no effect on her, unfortunately. He just doesn't know when to give up, does he?]

That is quite all right. There is no need to do any of that.

[tasteslikecoconut]

You know, this is quite possibly the easiest let down I've ever encountered. Most women just sort of, you know, make a face. And then leave. Or issue subpoenas. And then leave.

[ravenhair]

Are you hinting that you would like me to take my leave now?

[Hey, she has no issue with that.]

[tasteslikecoconut]

No! No, I mean. [Cough. Seriously why is this going so terribly.] If that's what you - ... you're really not interested at all? Really.

[ravenhair]

[Give it up, Tony.]

I have no interest in you at all.

[A beat.]

Really.

[tasteslikecoconut]

Really really.

[Well this is awkward.]

Well this is awkward.

[No filter. None at all.]

[ravenhair]

Yes, really.

[Midgardian's certainly are persistent. Are they all like this?]

It's only awkward because you said it was.

[She's still quite neutral.]