[ Oh? Aventurine's gaze falls upon the words written across Caelus' forearms, but his focus there doesn't last long. He looks the Trailblazer in the eyes, his brows raising in surprise at first, before they draw together in thought. ]
Are you sure that's a good idea?
[ While he's never been one to refuse a gamble, the thought of potentially tying his life with that of someone else does give him pause. ]
You don't have to tell me yours unless we match. My gamble is we might be partners.
[ ignore that there are 38 options besides aventurine, we're operating based on individual coin flips. either you are or you aren't his monster match. ]
If I'm right, we get the power upgrade, but if anything happens, we could end up worse off from being tied together. If I'm wrong, no upgrade, but you'll know my affinity.
[ the following silence cues aventurine's opportunity to opt in or out ]
[ There's a moment's pause as Aventurine closes his eyes, allowing this information sink in as he mulls it over. This time, it's not the risk of losing that he fears. It's taking someone down with him that has his left hand tightening into a fist behind his back.
But if this is the gamble that Caelus wants to take, if this is the length Aventurine has to go to in order to mend their broken trust, then there's no question about it.
When he reopens his eyes, there's a sharp gleam to the myriad of colors there. ]
[ caelus exhibits rare patience during the moment it takes aventurine to make up his mind. he waits without swaying or fidgeting. his gaze doesn't wander nor does his mind. the furthest his thoughts travel are whether the 35 is a fear or an unwilling confession.
he's prepared to meet aventurine's gaze when his eyes open once more. first, a firm nod.
[ let caelus die. he's a fake friend who makes beautiful men jump through hoops.
that was unexpected. caelus perks up when he's told he won't be left empty-handed, but he suspects aventurine will share some 'good advice' or another tracking device. the honesty, the bridge-building. what a pleasant surprise.
he places a hand on his chest, that common gesture of trailblazing sincerity ]
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[ Story of his whole life. Aventurine does look rather put upon though, some visible concern behind his ringed eyes as he thinks about it. ]
... No matter. I'm sure that Ranger and I will know to steer clear of each other as well as we can.
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I'm not going to stop you two from arguing, but I'll break up a real fight.
[ eying the 35 ]
More than that, I want to start the gamble this time.
[ his arms cross over his chest and along either bare forearm, mister (left) and stellaron (right) appear. ]
I'm going to tell you my affinity.
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Are you sure that's a good idea?
[ While he's never been one to refuse a gamble, the thought of potentially tying his life with that of someone else does give him pause. ]
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You don't have to tell me yours unless we match. My gamble is we might be partners.
[ ignore that there are 38 options besides aventurine, we're operating based on individual coin flips. either you are or you aren't his monster match. ]
If I'm right, we get the power upgrade, but if anything happens, we could end up worse off from being tied together. If I'm wrong, no upgrade, but you'll know my affinity.
[ the following silence cues aventurine's opportunity to opt in or out ]
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But if this is the gamble that Caelus wants to take, if this is the length Aventurine has to go to in order to mend their broken trust, then there's no question about it.
When he reopens his eyes, there's a sharp gleam to the myriad of colors there. ]
Make your wager.
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he's prepared to meet aventurine's gaze when his eyes open once more. first, a firm nod.
here it comes. ]
My affinity is the Gumiho.
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I'm sorry, friend. We aren't a match.
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one down. ]
It would have been too convenient.
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Yes, it would have. But I don't want to leave you with nothing after that exchange, so I'll tell you my affinity as well.
[ Look at him... Trying to mend their little trust bridge. ]
Mine is called the Koromodako.
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that was unexpected. caelus perks up when he's told he won't be left empty-handed, but he suspects aventurine will share some 'good advice'
or another tracking device. the honesty, the bridge-building. what a pleasant surprise.he places a hand on his chest, that common gesture of trailblazing sincerity ]
I won't tell anyone.
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And neither will I.
[ Well. ]
Unless... I come across someone with the same affinity as you?
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[ if aventurine finds out through more suspect methods, or by accident, he should keep that to himself. ]
Do you want the same deal?
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Yes, though I'd appreciate it if, in the chance you discover who they are, you refrain from telling them about me.
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at least the time taken to respond proves he's mulling it over. ]
I'll do as you asked.
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[ You are a good man, Caelus... And smart to mull it over. ]