[ ludger has, somehow, been assigned lookout??? this isn't a good idea, because even when he thinks he sees something in the window... he completely dismisses it. they'll find out sooner or later what it was! ]
Maybe we should try to keep it down? I don't want to let anyone know we're here.
[ anyone being the other contestants, they might try and take the sweet loot first. ]
[That's just logic, Ludger. Wiggling another hand under, he starts to heft the window open, or at least open enough for them to get through it.]
Maybe the front door was a test, or something like that? We're supposed to... explore everything, aren't we? [His brow furrows, partially from consideration, but mostly from the window attempt.]
[Going through the window deposits them in a modest-looking bedroom - it's not out of keeping with the furnishings in the unlocked houses in the rest of the town, but the quality of the furniture is a little higher.
More notably, though, there's someone in the room, sitting at a desk along the wall opposite the window - she turns toward them briefly and gasps. There's a glint of blonde hair and green eyes, and then—]
uhhhhhhhh so this is just an impression ludger's gotten over the past weeks, but he's pretty sure the gods don't remove their masks for anything, not even their followers.
so. seeing one of them without it. must be a pretty big deal.
oh no are they going to get smote ]
We were. Just. Investigating! [ yes. absolutely. ]
[Fortune should say something, probably. Her head turns slightly to look from Luke, to Ludger, and back to Luke. But, honestly? She's just as shocked as they are.
It takes a few moments before she makes any sound at all, but when she does, it's quiet at first - she's giggling. She brings both of her hands up to cover the mouth of her mask ... but of course, that doesn't really do much.
Sorry, give her a second, this is actually really funny.]
Laughing was... good. Or rather, laughing was better than the alternative, which was definitely still "being killed by a tiny angry blond-haired green-eyed god full of vengeance.
Slowly unclasping his hands, he plants them solidly on his knees, feet still tucked beneath him. No more elbowing Ludger, either! As reverently as he can manage, he sits in silence, cheeks reddening in embarrassment at being... well, completely caught doing something dumb as hell.]
[They give her a moment or two to collect herself, and slowly, she stops giggling. Buuut... the two of them are still on the ground, and so she crouches down, resting her chin in her hands and studying them curiously.]
[Luke blinks, but as Ludger begins to stand, so does he, as if he doesn't want to lose.
Wow. Short shorty shortikins, huh? Fortune was about the same height as Anise—maybe even exactly the same height. Still, a god was a god, and you didn't go around disrespecting them, especially not this week.
Tucking his hands behind his back, he stands somewhat awkwardly in front of the deity, cheeks still pink.]
Yeah. I mean, and that's just in the general area. If this is your own place that you created, wouldn't you have even more power here? [There was no need to go around taking chances.]
[ ahhhhh, yes. an explanation. fortune wants one. that's entirely reasonable - they've trespassed on her privacy unexpectedly and without cause. so fortune... deserves... an explanation. . .
if only they had a real one. ]
The house just. Seemed a bit suspicious? After all, everywhere else in the city is unlocked.
[Luke genuinely nods along with Ludger's observation—and his follow-up explanation. Perfect, airtight, and honestly? True.]
Yeah. When I tried the door to the biggest house in the area and it was locked, I thought it might be some kind of... test. [to break into. and win. a prize??? like that game last week???????
he hadn't mentioned that part to Ludger, come to think of it. he'd just said, "hey, that one big house is locked, but I bet we could get in from the second floor. Wanna try?", and they'd hightailed it up the wall before anyone could see them doing so.]
I... never even thought about it being your own private house. [Here, he scratches the back of his head, and bows, a slightly awkward pose overall.]
We really are sorry.
[And despite the entire ridiculous nature of the break-in, he does actually seem to feel remorseful over the incident.]
[Fortune walks over to the bed and picks up a pillow.]
I could probably throw this at you if I wanted to, but... I don't see how that would really help anything.
[As funny as a pillow fight might be.]
No, it's okay. It's good that you guys are looking around and questioning things. I just... [She hesitates.] I didn't want to sleep in the rest of the temple, what with... [The low numbers.] Everything.
If you want to come visit, that's okay. Just... knock on the door next time, maybe?
We'll make sure to do so. [ because he is absolutely coming back.
between the way fortune hesitates, hefting the pillow, and her words... call him a sucker, but ludger just feels bad for her. he can't imagine many things much lonelier than her current situation. so, if nothing else... ]
... You can throw that, if you want. If it makes you feel better, we'll even throw some back.
[ hey luke how do you feel about pillow fights with a tiny god. ]
Hey, are you serious? Of course we'll come back! [Yeah! Just like they planned, eh Ludger?! The real treasure was friendship all along!!] Were you really holed up in here all by yourself? We should drag some of the games room stuff over here...
[He's mid-planning for a Killer Party, when Ludger suggests they throw a cushion at a god.]
[It is the sound the Luke fon Fabre makes when taking an entire pillow to his dumb face. It is now perfectly clear that, no, he has never had a pillow fight before.]
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Maybe we should try to keep it down? I don't want to let anyone know we're here.
[ anyone being the other contestants, they might try and take the sweet loot first. ]
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[That's just logic, Ludger. Wiggling another hand under, he starts to heft the window open, or at least open enough for them to get through it.]
Maybe the front door was a test, or something like that? We're supposed to... explore everything, aren't we? [His brow furrows, partially from consideration, but mostly from the window attempt.]
Hey, come give me a hand with this.
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[ that is also just (tales) logic, luke, check and mate.
ludger gives one last glance around before drifting closer to help shove the window frame up. hm, kinda got a sticky frame, don't it? ]
Are you even pushing? Here, let's both go on three. One, two-
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I'm pushing plenty! It just needs a little extra, that's all! One, two, threWOAH!
[The window bursts open just before the final count, dumping both of them unceremoniously through its frame, and into whatever lies within.]
1/2
More notably, though, there's someone in the room, sitting at a desk along the wall opposite the window - she turns toward them briefly and gasps. There's a glint of blonde hair and green eyes, and then—]
2/2
What are you two doing here...?
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fuck
uhhhhhhhh so this is just an impression ludger's gotten over the past weeks, but he's pretty sure the gods don't remove their masks for anything, not even their followers.
so. seeing one of them without it. must be a pretty big deal.
oh no are they going to get smote ]
We were. Just. Investigating! [ yes. absolutely. ]
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NO!!!!!!!
Luke's thought process is considerably more direct than Ludger's, and jumps feet-first into we're definitely going to die.
Scrabbling up from the floor into a kneeling position, he clasps his hands in front of him, expression aghast.]
Sorry! We're really [BE SORRY LUDGER] so sorry! We thought it was a challenge for us... or something!
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[Fortune should say something, probably. Her head turns slightly to look from Luke, to Ludger, and back to Luke. But, honestly? She's just as shocked as they are.
It takes a few moments before she makes any sound at all, but when she does, it's quiet at first - she's giggling. She brings both of her hands up to cover the mouth of her mask ... but of course, that doesn't really do much.
Sorry, give her a second, this is actually really funny.]
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so he's, uh, going to blink at her for a few moments, bent in half thanks to luke's jabs at his abdomen. ]
We're, uh. We are very sorry. We didn't mean to intrude on you.
[ there, he apologized! stop hitting him luke!!! ]
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Slowly unclasping his hands, he plants them solidly on his knees, feet still tucked beneath him. No more elbowing Ludger, either! As reverently as he can manage, he sits in silence, cheeks reddening in embarrassment at being... well, completely caught doing something dumb as hell.]
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You can get up, you know.
...
Am I really that scary?
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... oh, he didn't notice it before, but... fortune's kind of... short, isn't she? ]
You gods have a lot of power here. It's... intimidating, sometimes. [ like during executions. ]
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Wow. Short shorty shortikins, huh? Fortune was about the same height as Anise—maybe even exactly the same height. Still, a god was a god, and you didn't go around disrespecting them, especially not this week.
Tucking his hands behind his back, he stands somewhat awkwardly in front of the deity, cheeks still pink.]
Yeah. I mean, and that's just in the general area. If this is your own place that you created, wouldn't you have even more power here? [There was no need to go around taking chances.]
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You're worrying too much. I'm not actually allowed to strike anyone with lightning.
[Curses are a different matter, and so is the smiting - that's a consequence of the trials. But during the week? They're probably safe from smiting.]
...so, what made you decide to investigate in here?
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[ ahhhhh, yes. an explanation. fortune wants one. that's entirely reasonable - they've trespassed on her privacy unexpectedly and without cause. so fortune... deserves... an explanation. . .
if only they had a real one. ]
The house just. Seemed a bit suspicious? After all, everywhere else in the city is unlocked.
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Yeah. When I tried the door to the biggest house in the area and it was locked, I thought it might be some kind of... test. [to break into. and win. a prize??? like that game last week???????
he hadn't mentioned that part to Ludger, come to think of it. he'd just said, "hey, that one big house is locked, but I bet we could get in from the second floor. Wanna try?", and they'd hightailed it up the wall before anyone could see them doing so.]
I... never even thought about it being your own private house. [Here, he scratches the back of his head, and bows, a slightly awkward pose overall.]
We really are sorry.
[And despite the entire ridiculous nature of the break-in, he does actually seem to feel remorseful over the incident.]
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I could probably throw this at you if I wanted to, but... I don't see how that would really help anything.
[As funny as a pillow fight might be.]
No, it's okay. It's good that you guys are looking around and questioning things. I just... [She hesitates.] I didn't want to sleep in the rest of the temple, what with... [The low numbers.] Everything.
If you want to come visit, that's okay. Just... knock on the door next time, maybe?
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between the way fortune hesitates, hefting the pillow, and her words... call him a sucker, but ludger just feels bad for her. he can't imagine many things much lonelier than her current situation. so, if nothing else... ]
... You can throw that, if you want. If it makes you feel better, we'll even throw some back.
[ hey luke how do you feel about pillow fights with a tiny god. ]
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[He's mid-planning for a Killer Party, when Ludger suggests they throw a cushion at a god.]
--Uh, no we won't! You can just throw them at us!
[WHAT IS A PILLOW FIGHT]
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Yes, please do! It would be fun...
[As for pillow fights - she tilts her head to one side and studies Luke for a moment.]
Haven't you ever had a pillow fight before, Luke?
[AND SHE JUST TOSSES IT AT HIM I'M SORRY.]
As a god, I decree that you must both fight back!
[they don't actually have to fight back she can't make them do shit.]
sorry trav i have to jump queue for a second to get hit in the face with a pillow
[It is the sound the Luke fon Fabre makes when taking an entire pillow to his dumb face. It is now perfectly clear that, no, he has never had a pillow fight before.]
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Come on, Luke, you just going to stand there or are you going to fight back?
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well, nothing's happening right now, anyway.
It's easy! You just hit someone with a pillow or throw it at them.
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--and fastballs it into Ludger's face.]
Take that!
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