big tiddy goth bf [ shalem/"abyss" ] (
prozaic) wrote in
netherwork2022-11-03 08:20 pm
voice | un: 4025dusk2
With the colder weather comes some discomfort. ... For myself, in particular. [a soft clearing of his throat.]
I am looking for some help in heating up a room-- heating a flat preferably, but even one room would be enough. A small device might not be enough for me, because... well. [for a few seconds, the video feed is on, showing a pale hand around something tube-shaped and covered in lustrous black scales, very long, the ends disappearing off-camera.
it's a snake tail. his tail, specifically.]
I am quite sensitive to the cold and will become sluggish, perhaps not as much as actual serpent-beasts, but still. I can't very well brumate until the weather warms up again, now can I?
I shall repay anyone who can help.
I am looking for some help in heating up a room-- heating a flat preferably, but even one room would be enough. A small device might not be enough for me, because... well. [for a few seconds, the video feed is on, showing a pale hand around something tube-shaped and covered in lustrous black scales, very long, the ends disappearing off-camera.
it's a snake tail. his tail, specifically.]
I am quite sensitive to the cold and will become sluggish, perhaps not as much as actual serpent-beasts, but still. I can't very well brumate until the weather warms up again, now can I?
I shall repay anyone who can help.

un: zagreus
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I guess blankets help with isolating the windows as well, when you're staying at home.
Do you have enough to drink, when you do? I can deliver some things.
[Assuming brumating is also a thing some Gorgons may do, he knows a bit about them.]
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Most helpful, Zagreus. I do have something to drink, though blankets would take a while. I have someone trying to help with the building's heating, but if we're unable to get it working, I will be moving out.
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Do tell.
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[After a moment, during which Zag will not reply to any messages, there will be knock at the door - a bundle of blankets, a duvet and a long, thick coat.
Resting on the top of the soft fabric, two bottles. One of limoncello, the other of a clear liquid, a spirit.
No Zagreus to be seen, though. Only a scorch mark on the floor at a certain distance.]
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but seriously, what?
these things can only come from zagreus... and he's touched, really, as he takes the bottles, the blankets and the coat into his room, all in his arms. whatever did he do to deserve this?
he has to send a message now.]
Zagreus what in the world?
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I don't have the faintest of what you mean.
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You should come back and share with me. Drinking alone is lonely.
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But I suppose I can get some more to compensate for it.
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Just kidding though. I'll head over soon.
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[and shalem will find what glasses he has, even if they're mismatched. he's not a barbarian, he's not about to make zagreus drink from the bottle, especially when he has to drink from it too.
he has a worn old couch and a small coffee table, but better than nothing. then he can just wait.]
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[And it takes some time, but Zagreus eventually does knock at the door, budging it open as to make his voice filter through the gap.]
Shalem? It's me, Zagreus.
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in the corner, there is a folded-up futon with his shield laying on it, and another corner bears a wooden box with some clothing. he's been making do with this place he's found, clearly.]
I hope you don't mind, I've already begun.
[the bottle of limoncello, specifically. but he's only had half a glass so far, balancing on his knees.]
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How is it? [He pads closer, not even batting an eyelash at the choice of jewelry or the nail varnish. ] And not at all; it's yours. You can drink it all if you wish. May I? [He points towards the free space on the couch so he can sit.]
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he uncurls himself to pour zagreus a glass, no more than two fingers for now, and hands it to him.]
So... alcohol, hmm? I see you have a preference. [other people would send tea or hot chocolate, he thinks. or hot drinks in general.]
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zagreus' home sounds exceedingly dour and morose.]
The... harder stuff is an interesting place to start. But limoncello is delicious, I cannot complain. What's the other one?
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You could say I am. [He takes a sip of the drink, sucking on his own lower lip with a delighted sound at the taste.]That's ouzo, from the surf—ah, Greece, I'd say. I heard plenty of shades talking about it and tried it, it's very strong, though. The closest to Nectar I've tasted.
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[shalem polishes off his glass, and then reaches for the ouzo. perhaps it's not proper to drink something else when the first bottle hasn't been finished yet, but who is going to judge?
he twists the cap off, and then peeks his forked tongue out to have a whiff of it. he so rarely does this because he usually just uses his nose-- what else is it there for, aside from breathing?-- and blinks. yes, that's definitely strong.]
Aniseed? [he didn't think that would be compatible with alcohol but he guessed wrong.
shalem is sure he's going to end up on the floor after a few glasses of either of these. oh well.]
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He actually had expected the forked tongue, having seen Dusa use her own back home and thinking nothing of it. He only smiles, nodding.] There's a version without it, but they didn't have it in stock. Strong, right?
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