new icons (she didn't ask for them).

[eisenhardt]

Oh, yes. Thank you. I'm absolutely abashed by all the attention. And you're covetous too? As always, the charm compounds.

[ translation: i hate you and everything you choose to make me. ]

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[hulk]

...Things aren't going well.

[ Statement, not question, but still concerned. ]

[eisenhardt]

Perspective. Others might be flattered by the gift. She's completely aware I wouldn't.

[hulk]

Would depend on the kind of gift, wouldn't it? I mean. Not trying to presume here.

[eisenhardt]

More of these inconsequential little photographs to convey my amenity. I'd prefer to be seen less, not more.

jesus fucking christ what am grammar

[widowing]

Using you to indulge her own desires? How generous.

it's cool i didn't get around to reading any of the other ones

[eisenhardt]

And providing the opportunity to ingratiate myself publicly. How did I get so lucky?

good because i'm still ashamed of them

[widowing]

You should be grateful, really.

well they're lost to the ether! i did it for love.

[eisenhardt]

If gratitude is a wound, I bleed freely. [ the world may or may not be about to collapse in on itself from their combined sarcasm. details as this unfolds. ]

[heritage]

She's covetous of you, or them? [ slight pause as he studies them. ] They look quite well done. They're like little works of art, don't you think?

[eisenhardt]

One led to the other. [ eying him skeptically. ] And I think by calling them "art" you've managed to surpass her generosity.

[heritage]

[ frowns slightly; he has the look he gets when he's about to raise his hand and voice an objection. ] But it's like you've said before: framing is a narrative device, drawing our attention to what the artist considers the most important aspects of their subject. I'd say, given the deliberate intent, her effort makes it art.

[eisenhardt]

[ oh wonderful, now she feels even prouder. ] The framing of an unsuspecting subject in the lens of a voyeur, is that art to you as well?

[rankles]

Your sincerity puts men to shame.

[eisenhardt]

More flattery. It follows me like a stray dog.

[rankles]

Less flattery than it is an observation. Strays don't simply follow.

[eisenhardt]

It suits. I care to be observed only slightly more.

[gunfucked]

I happen to think it's charming.

[smoke. blown on your face.]

[eisenhardt]

[ refuses to be bothered. inhales, even. ]

And you would be an authority on that.

[gunfucked]

Why not? I've got the credentials.

[he makes a frame with his hands over his face.]

"Portrait of a lovely girl, cruelly transfigured by despair."

I'm sure somewhere there's a phrase or some zeitgeist that will capture your scowl beautifully.

idk i missed her just go with it

[brazenly]

In her defense, they are quite lovely.

[ selina has a certain appreciation for beauty, especially hers. ]

i will and hard

[eisenhardt]

[ now if anyone can solve this problem for her... ]

I expect to see them gone by morning.

good

[brazenly]

Now that would just be selfish of me.

[abetterway]

[A wry smirk plays at her lips.] I'm glad to see some things traverse universes.

[eisenhardt]

By all means, don't overburden me with specifics.

[abetterway]

[Her smile only deepens.] A sharp tongue and a sharper temper. I can only hope you're a master chess player.