[i can't remember if aymeric has been in here so here you go
when you enter, there's a park. it's clearly in the middle of a fast moving city, the tall buildings with neon signs flashing in the distance. the placement of this apartment doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but there's a tall building right in the middle of a colorful assortment of flowers lining the pathway up to it. the door is bright yellow, and the area itself is constantly at dawn, the sun rising over the tops of the skyscrapers.
when you walk in, it's an apartment still, but it's much bigger, now. there's a nicely sized living room, with a seating area built into the floor. there are various pillows and cushions all over this seating area, making it super cozy. in front of this area is a large tv cabinet, with a big tv, and several game consoles. a karaoke machine sits on the floor next to the cabinet. the walls are painted like a sunrise between the floor-length windows that show off a stunning view of the city around them, and the various posters and framed pictures of cute pokemon and various manga or anime protagonists. against one of the walls is a large aquarium decorated like a sunken pirate ship, with one huge goldfish in it.
there's a little kitchen off to the side, with a toaster oven and microwave, as cramped as ever. a bathroom also exists. there's also a loft, but you can't see what's up there unless you ask. you can probably hear the various arcade noises going on up there, though.
bass is curled up on the couch with his phone, his chocobo hoodie still pulled up and close.]
[ it is funny to me that he usually doesn't come to their homes
Man. As usual, Aymeric is in wonder over the Metropolis, but he is here to see Bass, so he doesn't tour for too long. HE CAN'T EVEN ADMIRE BASS' NEW SPACE!! Because he's sad on the couch.
As Aymeric comes over, he wonders what to do... And instinctively pats the chocobo as he approaches, then decides to take it. In a kind of cartoonish, higher-pitched voice: ]
[aymeric like i would rather skate that look at this cute house
no, this is cute, though. aymeric pecks him with the hoodie, and bass just kind of hiccup-laughs and brings a hand up to wipe his face in that way that teenagers do when they don't want you to see they're crying.]
Jeeze, I'm not five. [he protests, but it's half-assed and there's no venom. when he looks up at aymeric, there's static creeping up from under his shirt, all the way up to his jaw.]
I'll have you know that I take roleplaying quite seriously. Every character needs their own voice for immersion. [ i've willed this. ] Estinien deplores it when I read to him any fictional story.
[ Aymeric either saying that Bass is an equal like Estinien or that... Estinien is also five. For now, he doesn't comment on the crying. Sometimes, people need to be comfortable in their tears first. ]
[estinien is also a big baby that's why he and bass get along so well
the first part makes him laugh, at least, a watery sort of noise. the idea of estinien scoffing at aymeric's voices makes him feel a little less desperately sad.
after a moment:] Yeah, no kidding.
[he swallows hard.] I hate being by myself on Fridays so much.
[ Good, good. Some laughs is better than none, but no… That is so heart-breaking. He has the chocobo hug Bass first with its short wings. ]
Being left alone with your thoughts as all transpires outside… You have been enduring overlong.
[ Proper hug from Aymeric now, with the chocobo between them. ]
My condolences, Bass. For the deaths this week, for the deaths from previous weeks, but thank you and yours for allowing us opportunity to unravel the truth.
[ He rubs his back to comfort, for as long as Bass needs he can keep hugging. ]
You had no control over the other realm, so do not place the blame on yourself. I'm sure it would hurt Estinien, more than he is... From what he was forced to do on that trip.
He will come to you when he's ready, but know he cares for you deeply. I can tell.
[aymeric is very warm and comforting - it's very verdant, honestly. both clarte and shale are sweet like this too, and while hot pants isn't very touchy, her words are just as good.
something twists up in his chest and chokes him up, at that, though.]
... Really? [it's not that he doesn't know, just. it's nice to hear.]
[ Verdants... Are just all lions except for Clarte who is a bird dressed as a lion. Aymeric lets him speak. ]
Of course. Let us remember that Estinien dislikes children and he doesn't say it so they would avoid him. He legitimately dislikes them, but when I see you two interact I could tell... You are one of his flock, I believe.
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when you enter, there's a park. it's clearly in the middle of a fast moving city, the tall buildings with neon signs flashing in the distance. the placement of this apartment doesn't make a whole lot of sense, but there's a tall building right in the middle of a colorful assortment of flowers lining the pathway up to it. the door is bright yellow, and the area itself is constantly at dawn, the sun rising over the tops of the skyscrapers.
when you walk in, it's an apartment still, but it's much bigger, now. there's a nicely sized living room, with a seating area built into the floor. there are various pillows and cushions all over this seating area, making it super cozy. in front of this area is a large tv cabinet, with a big tv, and several game consoles. a karaoke machine sits on the floor next to the cabinet. the walls are painted like a sunrise between the floor-length windows that show off a stunning view of the city around them, and the various posters and framed pictures of cute pokemon and various manga or anime protagonists. against one of the walls is a large aquarium decorated like a sunken pirate ship, with one huge goldfish in it.
there's a little kitchen off to the side, with a toaster oven and microwave, as cramped as ever. a bathroom also exists. there's also a loft, but you can't see what's up there unless you ask. you can probably hear the various arcade noises going on up there, though.
bass is curled up on the couch with his phone, his chocobo hoodie still pulled up and close.]
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Man. As usual, Aymeric is in wonder over the Metropolis, but he is here to see Bass, so he doesn't tour for too long. HE CAN'T EVEN ADMIRE BASS' NEW SPACE!! Because he's sad on the couch.
As Aymeric comes over, he wonders what to do... And instinctively pats the chocobo as he approaches, then decides to take it. In a kind of cartoonish, higher-pitched voice: ]
Hello, Bass.
[ Gently uses chocobo to peck him. ]
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no, this is cute, though. aymeric pecks him with the hoodie, and bass just kind of hiccup-laughs and brings a hand up to wipe his face in that way that teenagers do when they don't want you to see they're crying.]
Jeeze, I'm not five. [he protests, but it's half-assed and there's no venom. when he looks up at aymeric, there's static creeping up from under his shirt, all the way up to his jaw.]
... Hi, Aymeric.
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[ Aymeric either saying that Bass is an equal like Estinien or that... Estinien is also five. For now, he doesn't comment on the crying. Sometimes, people need to be comfortable in their tears first. ]
... 'Twas a long three days.
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the first part makes him laugh, at least, a watery sort of noise. the idea of estinien scoffing at aymeric's voices makes him feel a little less desperately sad.
after a moment:] Yeah, no kidding.
[he swallows hard.] I hate being by myself on Fridays so much.
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Being left alone with your thoughts as all transpires outside… You have been enduring overlong.
[ Proper hug from Aymeric now, with the chocobo between them. ]
My condolences, Bass. For the deaths this week, for the deaths from previous weeks, but thank you and yours for allowing us opportunity to unravel the truth.
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he doesn't answer that first part, but then, a little miserably:] I'm sorry whatever was in my head hurt Estinien.
[not just for aymeric, but because bass loves estinien, and seeing him fucked up makes him feel like he's swallowing knives.]
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You had no control over the other realm, so do not place the blame on yourself. I'm sure it would hurt Estinien, more than he is... From what he was forced to do on that trip.
He will come to you when he's ready, but know he cares for you deeply. I can tell.
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something twists up in his chest and chokes him up, at that, though.]
... Really? [it's not that he doesn't know, just. it's nice to hear.]
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Of course. Let us remember that Estinien dislikes children and he doesn't say it so they would avoid him. He legitimately dislikes them, but when I see you two interact I could tell... You are one of his flock, I believe.
[ You want affirmation, you got it. ]