[ 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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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. ]