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[unmaskedfate]

It is the fate of all muses to become disused and forgotten, yet you would still pursue this.

Hmph. Your hunt for "icons" does not concern me. I will not entertain any part of this nonsense.

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[unmaskedfate]

[Eugh, definitely the worst example so far. But Gerome is not to be swayed!]

… A two. I see. That is actually more encouragement than I was expecting.

[An awkward clear of the throat.] As remiss as I am to mention it, there is… another reason why I cannot remove my mask. In reference to our "S Support," according to my mundane, you have quite a weakness for my… face. With that in mind, it would be rather -- uh -- unseemly for you to be ogling over it.

[dueltails]

[ Slowly running out of bad mask memes. ]

Gods, why do you have to go and bring up such an embarrassing moment for us both? [ If it wasn't for the S-word, she might have threatened to kill him. ] Maybe that's why I'm telling you to ditch the mask.

[ ... ]

Ugh, no that came out wrong. I just can't get your stupid face out of my head now. When I close my eyes, I just see it and graaah, you'll pay for this!

[unmaskedfate]

[Shame. We can't have Gerome feeling too comfortable about his mask.]

Please do not hold me accountable. I have no power over the things you see in your head.

And that is a fact I'm quite glad of. A trip through your mind would likely be an unsettling experience. [Whoa, easy on the flattery there, boyo.]

[dueltails]

[ Surely there's an ace up her sleeve. Somewhere. ]

It would be unsettling for someone as daft as you.

[ ... ] Gods, I mean it's because you're too stupid to be on my level. I had to explain that to you just to make sure you understood.

you are excellent btw, can I say that

[unmaskedfate]

[Oh, Severa. Never change.]

I appreciate the clarification.

I am a lucky many to have someone so willing to be patient while explaining basic logic, otherwise I might have collapsed under my own stupidity long ago.

thank you, I'm really enjoying your Gerome! just continues to gush over this thread

[dueltails]

[ The good news is he isn't at Inigo's level at least. ]

Maybe that's the true reason you keep that mask on. To contain your stupidity, yes, that's it indeed!

[ Because only an idiot would wear a mask like that. Excluding Batman, Spiderman, and every other super hero out there. ]

... But come on, you're going to take it off just once here, right?

you're welcome! and thanks. I will be doing the same

[unmaskedfate]

[To be fair to those guys, Gerome doesn't actually have an alter ego to hide.]

No, I don't intend to. Beyond appeasing you, I see no reason for it.

[Dot dot dot.] If we were somewhere more private, I might consider it. Maybe. Perhaps. There is a slight chance.

they really are pretty flawless together ha!

[dueltails]

Fine, but what are you going to do when you go to one of those games and you suddenly show up without it?

[ Aha, she's got him now. ] That happens, you know. I've seen it with my own two eyes.

[ ... ] Not that I've been to any games myself. People complain about it enough here though, alright?

So picture this. You show up without your stupid mask and suddenly everyone sees you for who you really are! [ She's so jealous at the thought already. ]

[unmaskedfate]

[Gerome opens his mouth to comment on the "my own two eyes" bit that is immediately contradicted, but decides in about a second that it's not worth it. Pick your battles and all that.]

You're suggesting that there would be some kind crowd assembled to gaze upon me just as I appear? I'll admit that one or two others may catch a glimpse of my face, but I happen to be fully capable of crafting a makeshift piece. It would not be worth fretting over.

[dueltails]

Whaaaa--you'd just make a new mask if some mystical force removed your current one?

[ Gods, she can't believe this. ] There's no helping you!

[unmaskedfate]

[He actually looks slightly put out by that reaction.]

It… it is not something that needs help.

[dueltails]

[ Oh no, her weakness. People actually being bothered by what she says. ]

It, it isn't? [ ... ] Gods, you're making me second guess my argument here.

[unmaskedfate]

There was no argument to begin with. If a man wishes to wear a mask, it is his right to do so unmolested.

[Hear that conviction? Actually, there wasn't all that much. It's like even he realized how silly that must have sounded.]

[dueltails]

HEY! Don't throw that word around. There was none of that going on here, you hear me?!

[ He thinks it's silly, she thinks it's slanderous to her good and virginal name. Good job. ]

[unmaskedfate]

[Er. Oops.]

Um. No. What I meant was…

Undisturbed? Untroubled? Un…bothered? Their meanings are the same.

[dueltails]

No they aren't. All of those start with un! Maybe if you said unmolested, which is an accurate depiction of our conversation, then it might fit!

[unmaskedfate]

Yes, but, I though that is… what I…

[Whatever. He shakes his head.]

It doesn't matter. I apologize for the offense. (Whatever it was.)