yeah well of course i'm concerned alright they're my family and even with our ups and downs they're the only thing that keep me from falling completely apart
but this is just easy whatever this is its so easy so
let me just live it and let it be easy please for the love of god make something be easy for once
[ Klaus, no. He can't read this and not feel like he wants to do something to help out. Time for Percy to take a trip to the Augur and ask about how circumstances are back home, especially in Klaus' world. His own world isn't in any peril (besides the daily conflicts that arise in most countries), but this is good information to have too. ]
Family is more important than anything. I regret that there's nothing I can do to help out. I will pray for their safety. If you wish to take your mind off things, no one will fault you for that.
[ But it does look like there's some good news at least. ]
[ Oh. Percival also likes reading and has the personality of stale bread. What Klaus is really asking is going over his head right now, though. ]
I don't see why there was any need to reveal that aspect of him. [ That he's a virgin?? Poor Ben. ]
I see. The way you describe him ... This is brotherly banter, is it not? Heh. I can understand this, having brothers myself. [ Except, he speaks to his brothers the same way one would speak at a council meeting. Though Klaus can't see his face, his words read a little fond. ]
I also enjoy reading. Were you going to introduce us?
well i have to approve first so you have to meet me before you meet him gotta make sure you'll be good to him
we've been through a lot together so it's important i make sure you're not a creep
[ Or maybe it's cause Klaus wants to meet Percival first to see if he can call dibs first. Actually, he has no idea if Percy or if Ben are interested in men.
But he's gay enough for everyone in this conversation, so sure. ]
[ He's just going to meet Klaus' brother to be friends with him, so the preparation seem a little overblown, but Percy is also agreeable with this. It does sound like something he would do himself. It's good to be thorough. ]
That is fine. It seems you are protective of your brother, and that's the way it should be. For that, you have my respect.
Where shall we meet then? I don't have much on my schedule, so any time will suffice. [ Or anything on his schedule, sadly. He's definitely not used to free time. ]
[ Well. He didn't have too many options for clothes to wear anyway. There was the self indulgent purchase at the phallic festival that he could have worn, but that might be too forward. The rest of his wardrobe is vintage and there was just something nice about wearing clothes that a previous partner had.
He's sporting a pair of cat ears with his ensemble, but they look like they belong to a tiger instead of a regular house cat. There's a matching tail that drags behind him, though it's thin and wiry.
He thinks who he sees lingering in the restaurant is Percival because he looks like a fellow bottom he appears a little standoffish like he came across in the texts, but anyway. Klaus takes a seat across from the red head, taking the cigarette out of his mouth and already smiling cause sir put your tiddies away.
Or don't. He's already decided Ben doesn't deserve this date. ]
Hiiii. You're Percival, aren't you? You just looked like you were waiting for someone dashing to meet up with you, so.. here I am.
[ There are two many things offensive about this figure approaching him right now: 1) The hideous-looking toga, 2) The cigarette smoke in his face, and 3) the flippant and flirtatious way Klaus speaks (though, the latter he already knew about). Percival frowns immediately, fanning that cigarette smoke away from his face with a disgusted look. ]
You. Perhaps I should have expected this from the way you speak on the device. If you have to have a cigarette, you should do it outside. Though, it's better to stop altogether, because that will kill you.
[ Sorry, Klaus, that you're being so nagged at right now. ]
[ Years of nagging from first his guardian and then the spirit of his deceased brother has made him remarkably immune if not completely deaf to nagging, so Klaus merely smiles as the other man goes on. He does douse the cigarette, however, before looking down at his attire. ]
Ohh, you don’t like it? It was a gift and probably the nicest thing I have right now.
[ He holds a bit of the cloth against his nose and inhales a little bit. Yeah, it still kind of smells like one of his recent partners. He’s both sentimental and weird. But anyway. ]
If you only knew all of the stuff I put in my system.
[ we aren’t gonna have drug talk here i refuse ]
So what about you, though. Does it get you on some high telling people what to do?
What? I-It's not like that ... [ Percival is just very used to bossing others around and nagging them, showing the same treatment even to people who are supposed to be his superiors. Most people either laugh his stiff attitude off or accept it with resignation. He's not used to being called out. He simmers down now, especially with the cigarette smoke no longer in his face and the knowledge that the questionable garment was a gift. Percival goes quieter, dialing back his nagging. ]
A gift, is it? I suppose ... it's good to honour the gifts of others. [ Okay, you've placated him now. He feels slightly guilty for going off at Klaus. ]
[ All guilt he had over giving Klaus such an earful dissipates immediately. Klaus definitely deserved every nag and finger wag. While a part of him flusters over that talk of bringing his bossy attitude to the bedroom, Percival does realise the nature of this place lends itself to these kinds of conversations, so he manages to compose himself. ]
Speaking like that to me ... You truly have no respect. I don't need your suggestions for how I handle myself in the bedroom.
[ As for who might want him to order them around in the bedroom, he doesn't know, and this is too much so he's going to brush past it. Sorry Klaus that he's not as relaxed about this as Eustace and Siegfried.
At least the next topic is more palatable. ] I spend my free time training and learning about how cities are run.
[ Klaus straightens up in his seat, enough to prop an ankle on his knee and cups his hand over his chin and mouth, undressing the other man with his eyes, but it's brief. ]
If you eeeeever want any suggestions, then, please come to me. Or a partner. I would be happy to be of assistance.
[ Something about this man just makes his gaydar go off. It's fine. He can say this, but moving on: ]
—That is extremely anti-climatic. [ He is boring. ]
[ No, he has never been to a fraternity party or knows what one is, but that's less important right now. The penny finally drops, and he finally catches on to what was probably happening even as they were still communicating on the device. ]
You just ... offered yourself up as a partner? [ He probably should have realised this after Klaus had called him 'baby' and 'sweetheart', but Percy is so used to having people trying to get a reaction out of him that he was quick to take that as mockery. While he's not exactly a dense person, he doesn't have much experience with sex and intimacy, having lived his life straight-laced and rarely allowing himself much time for folly. ]
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herr house of whales
the worst asteroids were pieces of the moon that destroyed everything
[ don’t casually talk about the apocalypse like that ]
anyway how do you feel about this place?
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[ Unless it's a 'whales' joke, which is not allowed. Though, he eases up on his scolding when he reads what Klaus says next. It's very concerning. ]
Wait a second. Is your homeland alright? Your family? [ Why is he being so casual about this?? ]
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well
i don't know
but i'm here
[ Hmmm. Yeah. He's low key distressed about it. He thought he wouldn't be taken seriously enough for it to be questioned. Topic change. Quick. ]
i mean if i'm going to end up somewhere else random
might as well be somewhere nice
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[ Because Percy is so concerned??? Are your family and homies okay, Klaus. Is your life okay? ]
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yeah well
of course i'm concerned alright
they're my family
and even with our ups and downs they're the only thing that keep me from falling completely apart
but this is just easy
whatever this is
its so easy so
let me just live it and let it be easy
please for the love of god make something be easy for once
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just
one of them is here and he's alive so i guess that's something promising
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Family is more important than anything. I regret that there's nothing I can do to help out. I will pray for their safety. If you wish to take your mind off things, no one will fault you for that.
[ But it does look like there's some good news at least. ]
Oh? Do you have a brother here?
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[ Yes, Ben is a much better topic. ]
yes!!
and he's a virgin
he likes reading and has the personality of stale bread
[ Also, a tentacle monster lives inside of him and could kill anyone mercilessly, but details. ]
are you interested?
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I don't see why there was any need to reveal that aspect of him. [ That he's a virgin?? Poor Ben. ]
I see. The way you describe him ... This is brotherly banter, is it not? Heh. I can understand this, having brothers myself. [ Except, he speaks to his brothers the same way one would speak at a council meeting. Though Klaus can't see his face, his words read a little fond. ]
I also enjoy reading. Were you going to introduce us?
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ooooh
you are interested
well i have to approve first
so you have to meet me before you meet him
gotta make sure you'll be good to him
we've been through a lot together
so it's important i make sure you're not a creep
[ Or maybe it's cause Klaus wants to meet Percival first to see if he can call dibs first.
Actually, he has no idea if Percy or if Ben are interested in men.
But he's gay enough for everyone in this conversation, so sure. ]
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That is fine. It seems you are protective of your brother, and that's the way it should be. For that, you have my respect.
Where shall we meet then? I don't have much on my schedule, so any time will suffice. [ Or anything on his schedule, sadly. He's definitely not used to free time. ]
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so
[ Correction. He did lose him. But that won’t happen again. ]
where ever you feel most comfortable with
im just a piece of trash in the wind
i can go anywhere
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However, I'm glad you're able to be together with your brother here.
I have time right now. Do you?
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it's ok
i don't need anything like that
and yeah me too
now i can finally get some privacy
thank GOD
i have all the time in the world for someone named percival :)
however long it takes
however long you want, baby
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[ And also because he's curious: ] 'Privacy'? Did you not have this before?
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[ And, since he can't call him baby: ]
all in good time, sweetheart
i'll wear my best outfit for you
[ which will be the tye dye toga that belongs to your not bf ]
segue to action?
I suppose if you intend to dress up, I will do the same. See you then, Klaus.
[ tye dye toga ... cursed. Percival on the other hand will be in his casual outfit. ]
yes
He's sporting a pair of cat ears with his ensemble, but they look like they belong to a tiger instead of a regular house cat. There's a matching tail that drags behind him, though it's thin and wiry.
He thinks who he sees lingering in the restaurant is Percival because
he looks like a fellow bottomhe appears a little standoffish like he came across in the texts, but anyway. Klaus takes a seat across from the red head, taking the cigarette out of his mouth and already smiling cause sir put your tiddies away.Or don't. He's already decided Ben doesn't deserve this date. ]
Hiiii. You're Percival, aren't you? You just looked like you were waiting for someone dashing to meet up with you, so.. here I am.
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1) The hideous-looking toga, 2) The cigarette smoke in his face, and 3) the flippant and flirtatious way Klaus speaks (though, the latter he already knew about). Percival frowns immediately, fanning that cigarette smoke away from his face with a disgusted look. ]
You. Perhaps I should have expected this from the way you speak on the device. If you have to have a cigarette, you should do it outside. Though, it's better to stop altogether, because that will kill you.
[ Sorry, Klaus, that you're being so nagged at right now. ]
And what is that you're wearing?
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Ohh, you don’t like it? It was a gift and probably the nicest thing I have right now.
[ He holds a bit of the cloth against his nose and inhales a little bit. Yeah, it still kind of smells like one of his recent partners. He’s both sentimental and weird. But anyway. ]
If you only knew all of the stuff I put in my system.
[ we aren’t gonna have drug talk here i refuse ]
So what about you, though. Does it get you on some high telling people what to do?
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A gift, is it? I suppose ... it's good to honour the gifts of others. [ Okay, you've placated him now. He feels slightly guilty for going off at Klaus. ]
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[ Spoiler: it’s him. Shameless. He just met this man.
He sits back against the seat he is in, sinking down until it’s comfortable. ]
I just can’t help it. Things that are important to me—- I hold on to them.
[ Like those dog tags that are always around his neck.
Klaus crosses one ankle over the other from under the table. ]
What do you like to do for fun, Percy?
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Speaking like that to me ... You truly have no respect. I don't need your suggestions for how I handle myself in the bedroom.
[ As for who might want him to order them around in the bedroom, he doesn't know, and this is too much so he's going to brush past it. Sorry Klaus that he's not as relaxed about this as Eustace and Siegfried.
At least the next topic is more palatable. ] I spend my free time training and learning about how cities are run.
[ So he's boring. ]
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[ Klaus straightens up in his seat, enough to prop an ankle on his knee and cups his hand over his chin and mouth, undressing the other man with his eyes, but it's brief. ]
If you eeeeever want any suggestions, then, please come to me. Or a partner. I would be happy to be of assistance.
[ Something about this man just makes his gaydar go off. It's fine. He can say this, but moving on: ]
—That is extremely anti-climatic.
[ He is boring. ]
Have you ever been to a fraternity party?
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You just ... offered yourself up as a partner? [ He probably should have realised this after Klaus had called him 'baby' and 'sweetheart', but Percy is so used to having people trying to get a reaction out of him that he was quick to take that as mockery. While he's not exactly a dense person, he doesn't have much experience with sex and intimacy, having lived his life straight-laced and rarely allowing himself much time for folly. ]
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