[ both!! when he gets fussy, he sheds leaves and petals all over. and there are so many plants he has adopted and worked on tending to that they have to go somewhere. ]
I am periodically reminded that there are few reliable souls in this place.
Disappointed. I do it to myself, honestly β thinking of others as prospicient, tch.
[ it's dumb, and boring, and he keeps placing his hopes in others when he should just Do It Himself. grumbling his way across the rooftop, he drops off a re-potted drop-tongue plant at aodh's side. ]
[ With another plant in hand ( this time, a lotus from his own body that he is working on tending in a pretty, painted bowl ), he sits upon the roof's edge near to Aodh. He never did guess what he was in the end, apart from "a conceptual existence, infinite and dark", so he probably owes Aodh a favor, but he has an idea of his intensity of existence. ]
You never seem to be caught wrong-footed. Even the first day you were here, you were unbothered.
That is because mine motives are different from yours. As a god, your ambitions are tethered to those who worship and revere you. I have no such responsibility nor desire to concern mineself with the masses.
[ if he didn't reckon it would upset the sandling, he would severe the leaf from its stem. instead, he releases it from his grip as he looks over at his companion. ]
However, I too have faced disappointments and betrayals. I am not as insusceptible to misplaced hope as you may think.
[ That is fair. Set's own mother ( and the generations before her ) are incomprehensible to him, at times; he likens Aodh more to the Sun God herself: unfathomable, untethered and whimsical. To hear he's not immune to having his hopes dashed makes him curious.
thank you for not wrecking his cute plant he is decorating you, aodh ]
You are not? What have you to hope for that you could not attain with your might?
[ is aodh pursuing someone across existence?? damn man
he is obviously powerful, what kind of partner would suit that degree of enormity? set folds his hands between his knees, looking thoughtful and curious. at his core.......s ighs... he's a romantic. ]
[ destiny is a wretched thing, merciless and unyielding. ]
No, I don't have a choice. Mine mate is meant to complete me. If I could simply choose a random being, then I would not be in mine current predicament.
Poor thing. [ set, don't...... ] How will you canvass this whole realm alone?
[ He leans in, toward the dark entity. Daring, and sly all of a sudden β because, unfortunately, Set has pride in his abilities, and a habit of thinking all non-human beings are friendly toward his antics. Also, he finds this very interesting about Aodh. ]
I would aid you. Would you like to look among the other Augmented, first? Have you any idea what manner of mate might complete you? Someone strong? Someone beautiful? Someone vulnerable?
Will you? [ a glint of amusement in his eyes as the godling makes his offer. ] I know not who or what mine mate is. They could be strong or weak. Beautiful or plain. Invincible or vulnerable. [ he starts to sit up, straddling the parapet as he faces the redhead. ] It is not up to me.
[ he leans towards him in turn now, a teasing grin emerging. ]
What an intriguing path for you, Aodh. To seek to know the unknown, with no direction. Of course I would find it delightful to assist you, until such time that we return to our origins.
[ Naturally, he leans in as well β sly and drawn.
Mysteries and curiosities have always interested him, especially when they appear impossible. Though, where he ought to have caution, he was designed for challenge. Sharp teeth flash, as he pets the leaves upon one of his many plants, coaxing it to grow β his brow briefly wrinkling when the responds to him. ( Abomination. Thief. ) ]
It could be me. Is that not the allure of unknowing? I would resist you, though. I am a difficult thing for even those with the most powerful of wills.
Resist me? [ he erupts into hearty laughter as he reclines back. ] Am I not to your fancy then?
[ if it turns out that the godling is his mate, it would matter not whether he is against the union between them. he shall take him for himself, bonded and inseparable. of course, that is not something he needs to reveal to him, when he has yet to ascertain whether the sandling could be a likely candidate. ]
I accept your generous offer. If you are able to help me find mine mate, then I shall be indebted to you.
Set's expression crisps, his nose wrinkling even as his eyes gleam. It is not the whole truth from him, but the easier one to point out β he does not like men and has never imagined himself with them. As it stands, Aodh's shape is exceptionally male. Which means he finds himself a non-starter, when it comes to being one of Aodh's potentials in any way; Set would like to remain on the side of another powerful entity, and not the focus of one. ]
I will give it my all, though. You are my guest, [ house.... flat.... room... roof?mate?? ] which extends you a measure of my care. Besides, I need something to do other than build an army.
You find men repulsive and yet you invite me to share this rooftop with you. [ it's rather contradictory behavior, isn't it? ] Do I not repulse you or do you simply not consider me male? [ genuine curiosity β he sounds neither offended nor concerned with the notion. ]
Or, perhaps, do you not view me as a threat? [ that would be incredibly naive. ]
I find men repulsive as romantic or sexual partners. As companions or comrades-in-arms, they are agreeable.
[ Notable misandrist, Set of the Ennead. He clearly has a chip on his shoulder, and no interest in Aodh outside of boarding alongside him. Perhaps he finds them friendly enough ( get friendzoned??? ). ]
As for the rest β I acknowledge your strength. I cannot promise it does not tempt me to test myself against it, [ and oh, he licks the sharp points of his fangs with raw hunger ] but I recognize it.
I see. [ the godling is straight, is he? ] What a shame. I would have quite liked to try dating a godling. [ he speaks of it as if it would be nothing more than a novel experience. ] But since you have no such interest in men, I shan't burden you with trivial pursuit.
[ for the time being, at the very least. ]
I shall permit you to be mine companion then, sandling. Nothing less, nothing more.
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resting on his side atop the parapet of the shared roof, aodh watches set move around the pots of plants, his cheek propped on the palm of his hand. ]
What has upset you, sandling?
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I am periodically reminded that there are few reliable souls in this place.
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[ casually, he flicks a finger, manipulating the wind to sweep his fallen leaves and petals into a neat pile. ]
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[ it's dumb, and boring, and he keeps placing his hopes in others when he should just Do It Himself. grumbling his way across the rooftop, he drops off a re-potted drop-tongue plant at aodh's side. ]
I could learn to follow your example.
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[ languidly, he reaches down to rub the leaf of the plant between his fingers. ] How do I come off to you, godling?
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[ With another plant in hand ( this time, a lotus from his own body that he is working on tending in a pretty, painted bowl ), he sits upon the roof's edge near to Aodh. He never did guess what he was in the end, apart from "a conceptual existence, infinite and dark", so he probably owes Aodh a favor, but he has an idea of his intensity of existence. ]
You never seem to be caught wrong-footed. Even the first day you were here, you were unbothered.
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[ if he didn't reckon it would upset the sandling, he would severe the leaf from its stem. instead, he releases it from his grip as he looks over at his companion. ]
However, I too have faced disappointments and betrayals. I am not as insusceptible to misplaced hope as you may think.
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thank you for not wrecking his cute plant he is decorating you, aodh ]
You are not? What have you to hope for that you could not attain with your might?
[ story time??? ]
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[ his ceaseless search for a being who may not even exist yet.
but no, they must be here. now.
if that isn't hope, then what is?]They elude me thus far.
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[ is aodh pursuing someone across existence?? damn man
he is obviously powerful, what kind of partner would suit that degree of enormity? set folds his hands between his knees, looking thoughtful and curious. at his core.......s ighs... he's a romantic. ]
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[ they're just waiting for him to seek them out β and he shall, one way or another. ]
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[ The questions he asks are obviously innocent ones; simple curiosity. ]
I know that when I first saw Nephthys, I decided that I was going to wed her one day. That was the choice I made.
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No, I don't have a choice. Mine mate is meant to complete me. If I could simply choose a random being, then I would not be in mine current predicament.
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[ He leans in, toward the dark entity. Daring, and sly all of a sudden β because, unfortunately, Set has pride in his abilities, and a habit of thinking all non-human beings are friendly toward his antics. Also, he finds this very interesting about Aodh. ]
I would aid you. Would you like to look among the other Augmented, first? Have you any idea what manner of mate might complete you? Someone strong? Someone beautiful? Someone vulnerable?
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Will you? [ a glint of amusement in his eyes as the godling makes his offer. ] I know not who or what mine mate is. They could be strong or weak. Beautiful or plain. Invincible or vulnerable. [ he starts to sit up, straddling the parapet as he faces the redhead. ] It is not up to me.
[ he leans towards him in turn now, a teasing grin emerging. ]
They could very well be you, sandling.
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[ Naturally, he leans in as well β sly and drawn.
Mysteries and curiosities have always interested him, especially when they appear impossible. Though, where he ought to have caution, he was designed for challenge. Sharp teeth flash, as he pets the leaves upon one of his many plants, coaxing it to grow β his brow briefly wrinkling when the responds to him. ( Abomination. Thief. ) ]
It could be me. Is that not the allure of unknowing? I would resist you, though. I am a difficult thing for even those with the most powerful of wills.
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[ if it turns out that the godling is his mate, it would matter not whether he is against the union between them. he shall take him for himself, bonded and inseparable. of course, that is not something he needs to reveal to him, when he has yet to ascertain whether the sandling could be a likely candidate. ]
I accept your generous offer. If you are able to help me find mine mate, then I shall be indebted to you.
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Set's expression crisps, his nose wrinkling even as his eyes gleam. It is not the whole truth from him, but the easier one to point out β he does not like men and has never imagined himself with them. As it stands, Aodh's shape is exceptionally male. Which means he finds himself a non-starter, when it comes to being one of Aodh's potentials in any way; Set would like to remain on the side of another powerful entity, and not the focus of one. ]
I will give it my all, though. You are my guest, [ house.... flat.... room... roof?mate?? ] which extends you a measure of my care. Besides, I need something to do other than build an army.
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Or, perhaps, do you not view me as a threat? [ that would be incredibly naive. ]
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[ Notable misandrist, Set of the Ennead. He clearly has a chip on his shoulder, and no interest in Aodh outside of boarding alongside him. Perhaps he finds them friendly enough ( get friendzoned??? ). ]
As for the rest β I acknowledge your strength. I cannot promise it does not tempt me to test myself against it, [ and oh, he licks the sharp points of his fangs with raw hunger ] but I recognize it.
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[ for the time being, at the very least. ]
I shall permit you to be mine companion then, sandling. Nothing less, nothing more.