Salutations. My name is Dr. Nefarious Odious Tropy, but for clarity's sake you may call me Odious. No doubt I am not the only Tropy here.
#CrashBandicootRP
@ManicMouse "To you, perhaps, it is just a simple act. To others, much more. Some would be so quick to take advantage of such kindness you know. Tis not just nothing worth mentioning," he bristled at this. He would not take for granted even the smallest act of kindness.
@ManicMouse "I cannot tell if that is meant to put me at ease. You seem to have much foresight. Whether for malicious or benign purposes. But...it doesn't seem to be tampered with. I offer the benefit of the doubt. You do realize you are a guest right? You're not required to do such tasks."
@ManicMouse He hesitated, looking between Repair and the breakfast. Odious had a funny look in his eye, like he didn't believe the food was meant for him. He closed the book he'd been reading with a quiet thump and set it to the side.
"...It's not poisoned is it? What's the occasion?"
@BlueMaskPrince "Heh...no, no I would not call you such a thing. Every tear holds justification. They don't fall because they feel like it."
Odious looks surprised that Lani would even want to be so close to him after all that was said. Stiffly, the man held Lani with shaking hands. He smiled.
@BlueMaskPrince "...No need. I must have done it again. It's unfortunately easy to become so entrapped in a web of your own issues that it becomes difficult to see the other side of the coin. I spoke to you from a place of misunderstanding and frustration. My...apologies."
@BlueMaskPrince "...Kid? I...I...
...bloody hell Odious could you make this day any worse?
L-look I...I didn't intend to be so 'preachy'. Truly you make fixing such a mess at the end of the day look so easy I suppose I am just... frustrated with myself for my own inability."
@BlueMaskPrince "Better snippy than snappy, Lani. Had my mood been any more sour the word might have changed. It may be for the best course of action to find why these rifts are spreading before wasting time fixing every loose end as a result. Fix the cause, not the symptoms"
@BlueMaskPrince "Indeed. It would appear so. This seems to be quite an issue lately. If it's your duty to prevent them it appears you have been slacking lately."
@BlueMaskPrince "Her name is Repair and it appears I've shoved my foot in my mouth. I am... offering her hospitality due to her current predicament. It's a temporary situation, thankfully."
@ManicMouse He simply nodded, mentally berating himself for taking her in. He wondered just what had caused him to offer sanctuary. The answer was clear. She reminded him of the time he was lost. He wished someone had taken him in. Damn bleeding heart.
"Come, I'll show you to your bed"
@ManicMouse "I...I suppose that would be...an adequate exchange. Very well. You may make use of my lab for the time being. I am not providing much else besides proper lodging and food, understood?"
He stands up straight, folding his arms behind him and clearing his throat.
@ManicMouse He looks mildly conflicted being presented with this conundrum. To turn someone in need away? But on the other hand, there was no telling if she wasn't trying to kill him. The paranoid man gnawed at his lip as he thought before blurting out thoughtlessly,
"...F...fine."
@ManicMouse He stood there incredulously, holding his hand to his chest.
"...I suppose I shall take that as a... compliment? Wh-wait...stuck? Tolerate your presence? N-now hold on just a moment! I've not offered you shelter!"
@ManicMouse He stares curiously down at her hand, pausing before taking it hesitantly. He shook it once with a firm grip.
"Odious Tropy. A pleasure to meet one so handy, but I regret to inform you I'm short on funds. Lovely sales pitch, but a waste of your time. Though I'll keep you in mind"