Enough is enough...!

[immortalrose]

You listen to me!

[ Now slamming the book he was reading close, Augustus decides this would be the fine time to scoldspeak to his mun. Never mind the fact that she's as sick as a dog, and potentially dying from a fever. Oh no, let's not dwell on her health.

He has a bone to pick with her. ]

Looks aren't everything and despite how "attractive" someone might be, they won't be respected if they don't possess anything else. You should be less concerned on my appearance, and more concerned about that "background story" you haven't finished yet.

I wish you could set your goals for something higher than this. You honestly have managed to capture a few readers thus far, therefore why not finish where you left off? You promised them you would, didn't you?

[ A dramatic sigh. ]

I do understand that you've been unwell, but focus on the story at hand and not me!

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[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Sometimes focusing on the person a story might be able helps them to determine how to proceed, plan ahead.

[immortalrose]

...Please tell me she didn't hear that.

If she does, then I'll never escape her scrutiny.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

She likely did. And you likely wouldn't escape it easily or anytime in the near future, anyway.

[immortalrose]

[ The grump glares at Legolas with a look of unvoiced disdain. ]

I always knew there was a reason why I never liked elves.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[So amused.]

Well, we can't be liked by everybody.

[immortalrose]

A horrifying truth, yes I know.

[ Grins. ]

Must have something to do with your all-knowing attitudes, and those ridiculous ears.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I'm not sure how I'll ever live with myself, knowing there's someone who doesn't adore me.

[Legolas gained a new skill: Sarcasm!]

We hardly behave all-knowingly and my ears are not ridiculous.

[How dare you sir!]

[immortalrose]

Yes, how shall you live with yourself. I wonder.

[ Nice use of sarcasm! The dampeal is actually impressed. ]

Hardly? Are you honestly stating this "lie" with a straight face?

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I shall have to drown myself in wine, I think.

[He's learning a lot, thanks to the tower.]

We know as much as we are taught. If we at all behave so, it is because of the many years we have had to learn what we need to know, learned more than many races have recorded to paper or can learn in their short lives.

[immortalrose]

Wine?

[ From one oenophile to another, you have his utmost respect now. ]

A gentleman should always know their wine as well as they know their women.

[ Mun secretly sighs at that horrible line. ]

I trust that you aren't simply guzzling it down, but savoring every sweet nectar as if it's your last.

[ However, his admiration for the elf somewhat wanes a bit. ]

Well excuse us other races for having shorter lives.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I wouldn't dream of drinking wine as though it were a common ale. My father taught me better than that, how to appreciate each kind.

[Crossing his arms.]

It was not meant as an insult.

[bat_man]

In my experience, looks can get a guy pretty far.

Are you saying that's not where you want to be?

[immortalrose]

Looks aren't everything, my friend.

[ He smirks faintly ]

You would do wise to remember it.

[bat_man]

Hey, now, I never said they were everything. Don't put words in my mouth, man.

[immortalrose]

True enough, but you were hinting that.

[bat_man]

Or maybe you're just reading a little too much into it.

Anyway, you didn't answer my question.

[immortalrose]

Who are you to demand answers?

[ He can't help but smirk at this fellow here. Such a cheeky little bastard he is. ]

I would much rather be admired for my talents, and not for my looks. Certainly someone as homely as you could understand.

[bat_man]

Homely? Come on, man, that's just unnecessary.

Besides, I wasn't demanding anything. I was just saying.

[immortalrose]

I was just stating the obvious, friend. No need to be offended, I assure you.

[ Smiiiiiiirks! ]

[fatherssins]

[ Stony faced as per usual ]

So you consider yourself attractive then?

[immortalrose]

...Allow me to guess. You're going to say something undeniably cruel if I say "yes".

[fatherssins]

Nothing of the sort, I assure you.

[immortalrose]

Is that your word?

[fatherssins]

Very well, I promise.

[immortalrose]

Then the answer is "Yes".

[fatherssins]

[ Somewhat wry smile ]

I see.

[immortalrose]

...What?

[ He's very uneasy now. ]

[notbloodylikely]

How about we not forget the appearance thing and you go shave?

[immortalrose]

You again?

[ He arches his brow a little. ]

How about I send you to the Underworld packing, child?

[notbloodylikely]

How about let's not and say we did and get back to the topic of shaving.

[immortalrose]

Why in the world are you so intrigued with this topic?

[notbloodylikely]

You ever heard the phrase 'morbid fascination?'

[immortalrose]

...

[ Ponders. ]

Oh, I get it now! You're obsessed with me. How quaint.

[notbloodylikely]

Not you, yah queen! That damn beard!

[immortalrose]

[ Oh goodness. This boy is a riot. ]

If I do happen to shave it off, then what? Would that appease you?

[notbloodylikely]

That and around the world it would be declared international 'Better Taste Day.'

[immortalrose]

As if you're one to talk with that ridiculous blond streak in your hair.

[ A brief pause. ]

...That's not even your real face!

[notbloodylikely]

Ridiculously awesome.

[Actually he hates it too but just 'cos it's a reminder of his impending death.]

Guy, if this wasnt my face I would be a very depressed man.

[immortalrose]

[ Oh, really? Paint me curious, and tell me more. ]

You should be depressed since you're about to lose that precious face of yours very soon.

[ A threat? Maybe. ]

[notbloodylikely]

[Short version, he had his magic powers activated via a curse that'll kill him at a certain time. His hair turning black is basically a visual count down.]

That's not my loss, dragula. That's the world's loss.

[immortalrose]

[ Intriguing! You've remind me to start working on Augustus' profile. ]

Excuse me, but my name is Augustus D. Wagner. Not....whatever you just called me.

[ Careful with the nicknames, boy. Despite how amiable he might seem, he doesn't tolerate rudeness well. ]

Now who are you?

[notbloodylikely]

[Well, I hoped so. Slowly piecing his together myself.]

Yeah, Wanger or whatever, I haven't got the inclination to remember the names of dudes.

You on the other hand, ain't gonna forget the name Feda Gandamak.

[immortalrose]

Fred-who? Sorry, but it would seem that I already forgotten your ridculous name.

[notbloodylikely]

[A completely flat look.]

That's racist.

[Nevermind he doesn't actually think it is at all, but it's usually pretty fun to drop that on people. It usually completely derails their train of thought. Anything vaguely related to his Middle-Eastern heritage is fair game.]

1/2

[immortalrose]

...

[ Stares at him for a good moment. ]

[immortalrose]

[ Then he leans in close in hopes of smacking the kid right upside his head. ]

Don't even try it.