homeless and whatnot

[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]

[It's alright. Not everybody can pull it off, after all!]

My faith is not earned so cheaply. Some of us are not so easy to please, either.

[manhandled]

[It's not alright. It's unfair is what it is!]

You can say that again.

[unmaskedfate]

[Sigh.]

I was referring to you. I suspect if you were told it was home to a dozen doting women, you would be willing to venture into Grima's own bowls.

[manhandled]

[And that makes a cheeky grin break out over his face.]

Wouldn't you?

[unmaskedfate]

No. They seem to flock to me regardless of where I am, so I don't think it would be worth the trip.

[Them apples, Inigo. How do you like.]

[manhandled]

[...]

...

...

I hate you.

[unmaskedfate]

It wasn't my intention to upset you. I meant only to state facts.

[Gerome, stop.]

[manhandled]

[You should listen to your mun, Gerome.]

... Now you're just rubbing it in!

[His lower lip starts to quiver.]

[unmaskedfate]

[Oh, jeez.]

I am not.

Your… your confidence and persistence when it comes to women is admirable. There are, ah, indeed many things I could learn from you. It's not as if I have done anything purposeful to attract their attention. In many cases, I'm certain it is only luck.

[manhandled]

So now you're saying it's just all swag and natural luck for you, whereas I have to work hard for it!

[Nevermind that Gerome just complimented him, in his own, roundabout way. He's focusing on the real issue here.]

[unmaskedfate]

[No he can't win.]

Per… haps.

However, as I was alluding to, you possess many virtues that I do not. And, indeed, yours are the kind that tend to build… character.

[manhandled]

[That keeps the waterworks at bay, at least.]

...virtues?

[unmaskedfate]

Tenacity. Assertiveness. Kindness. Perennial cheer.

… Sensitivity. [Yeah, he had to.]

[manhandled]

All being features the ladies love. Except the part about me being sensitive, which I am most certainly not. At least, not to the degree you're probably thinking...

[Which he most certainly is.]

[unmaskedfate]

Mm. Though I could point to contrary evidence, I don't suppose there would be much point.

[manhandled]

Then again, I suppose I am a bit sensitive. Ladies like that in a man, don't they?!