week 6; tuesday ( veronica )

[axilium]

[content warning: suicidal thoughts eventually, probably]

[yo, veronica. were you expecting to see belph today? no? too bad.

he's certainly different, at any rate. now, it might be clear that he's always been friendly before, in some capacity—whether it be through banter, teasing, or even the moments where he was taking things seriously. at least he, well, emoted like a normal human being, even if "smarmy asshole" was his default.

today, though, when he approaches veronica, his expression is perfectly empty. his tone isn't much different.]

Veronica. A few weeks back, you wanted to see my letter from Beauty, right?

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[axilium]

[oh.

uh.




... there were a lot of ways he envisioned this conversation going on and in his cynical as heck mind, this was not even remotely one of them, so he's just. hmm.

well, congrats, veronica. belph is giving her one (1) startled and very confused stare, but hey, at least he's not looking so emotionless anymore?]

...

[he's... not quite sure? how to respond to this?]

[asswipe]

[She stares back at him expectantly, as if waiting for him to respond to her rant.

When it becomes clear that he isn't going to say anything, though, she groans and drags a hand down her face.]

Oh my god, you're an idiot. A complete dumbass. I can't believe you.

[axilium]

[...

you know what? he's just... going to take a step back... and contemplate fleeing...]

Um... well. This is going places I didn't think it would.

[asswipe]

[She takes a step forward, squinting.]

Yeah? Then maybe you should have given it more thought before assuming I wanted to kill you.

[axilium]

[he holds up his hands, pacifying.]

... In my defence, I spend half my time talking to people who'd have no qualms about backstabbing me once I'm no longer useful to them? Kind of colours a guy's perception?

[is this better.]

[asswipe]

... That doesn't make it any better. [oh my god.] Holy shit, you need better friends. Who else do I need to punch besides your uncle?

[axilium]

[taking another step back...]

No one? Like I told you, it just comes with being a Vizier.

[asswipe]

[and another step forward. :///]

Are you sure? I'm in the mood to practice my left hook.

[axilium]

Positive! Everything's fine, you don't need to worry orpunchanyonebye!

[WHIRLING AROUND AND FLEEING NOW.]

[asswipe]

[BELPH COME BACK HERE AND FACE THIS FRIENDSHIP LIKE AN ADULT!!!!!!]

[axilium]

[NO!!!! YOU CAN'T MAKE HIM!!!!]