Yes yes, I suppose that’s correct.. Though I don’t know how to feel about “emotional wreck” being a basis of my character.
( He pouts. Doesn’t quite enjoy people messing with his makeup. )
Of course not— you know very well it’s a purposeful deterrent to the others here.
I have to keep notes on everyone I care about, you know? What sort of knight would I be if I didn’t know the basics?
(Leans against him. His fingers crawl upwards to swipe away some of his messy eyeliner.)
I don’t know… You /might/ be a damsel in distress with all this mess.
I'm not some damsel if that's what you mean. I only say emotional wreak as an exaggeration; I'm surprised you remember something so... trivial, especially when it's not as extreme as you think it is.
( He leans away, uneasy by Richard's "walking". )
You're taunting.
I mean, aren’t you “helpless?” Just look at you… You said it yourself many moons ago— You’re nothing more than an “emotional wreck.” It is in my duty to help soothe your broken heart and mend your fraying soul.
(His fingers “walk” up Jasper’s neck like an insect.)
I’m helping.
Tsk. If you're that desperate for my attention, then may fate permit us more time.
( He doesn't push Richard away, but remains wary. )
You make it sound like I'm utterly helpless. If I'm in such dire straits, then I will make sure to call for you, my /dearest/ knight.
No, it isn’t enough. If you keep ignoring me, I’ll get upset with you. I need more time with you.
(Like a leech, he slides his arms around Jasper’s shoulders from behind.)
What would you do without your precious knight? It would be a shame if something terrible happened…
( 💢 )
Have you gone mad or something? I already give you enough attention than most earn from me.
!! You— ! You’re insufferable.. Now let go of my hair.
I’ll do whatever I must to keep your attention. I want your eyes on me, and only me. I am the single performer on this stage and you are my audience.
(When Jasper leaned in to his tug, he kissed his cheek.)
Play your part or I will have no other choice but to correct you.
Pardon? I’m not so meek as to give you— !!
( Yelps as he leans after Richard’s hand, alleviating some of the pain. A sneer at Richard. )
Surely, you cannot be so vain as to seek my attention so desperately? Over something so trivial?
(Oh, no, no. That answer wouldn’t do, not at all. Richard was supposed to be /special,/ remember? Silly Jasper! Maybe he needed to be reminded!)
You know, Jasper… I should have special privileges with you. I should give you encouragement to work.
(Yanks his hair.)
Right?
I suppose so… Still, my work can be done much faster when I’m focused.
( Pays no mind to Richard’s fingers. )
Don’t flatter yourself; I am adverse to everyone here. You just happen to be the one most bothered by it.
But two heads is certainly better than one… and I miss you. Doesn’t that count for anything?
(Reaching out gently, he slides his fingers through Jasper’s ponytail.)
Won’t you let me assist /you/, Jasper? I can be of use to you. It almost seems like you’re disgusted with me.
( Glancing away before looking back. )
Don’t you remember? I have issues decoding with other people, and it was more beneficial someone else heals me while you go assist..
( Crosses arms. )
Nothing more to it.
That’s odd. Last time I checked, you ran away from the cipher I tried to decode with you and you had someone else heal you after I offered to help.
(Smile.)
Care to explain?