exactly. you understand, surprisingly.

ah. [ frame tenses slightly, lips pressed together. ] at least you dislike things about it, i suppose.

really? [ pausing. features soften. ] i’m sorry about that.

yeah. i understand that. it’s just unfortunate that you’re so wrapped up in them.

if you didn’t owe them that, would you still be with them? i’m curious.

REALEST SHIT I EVER HEARD

/ tosses titus back like i do every few months

/ also oooo yall wanna sl build so bad

sharpening her blade. disgruntled.

monsters, animals, creatures, beasts… i am everything in—between.

/ also hi here’s a starter call

gaze unmoving from her blade. “probably the third time in the past month i’ve had to sharpen this damn thing.” among other things. every time she steps on the strip she gets closer to losing it, but he won’t divulge him in that.

“probably time. thing’s ancient. not a great knife in the first place.” finally glancing up. “do you wanna look at it?” not that it would help much — she’s probably just as good of a judge of it as he is. it’s just anything to get her mind off of things.

“it’s a bit of both.” small sigh, watching the knife in his hands. “i don’t think i’m subtle. had to go on the strip again. get the same disrespect everywhere, i reckon.”