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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[your wish is Luke's command. flinging his recently acquired pillow at an unfair in close ranges speed, he nails Ludger flat in the face, mid-dramatic defeat.
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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.]
feel free to cut whenever luke needs to get popped with a pillow
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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but this means he has another weapon, so he's going to pitch it back at luke! no mercy!!! ]
Fortune, give me a hand! We can take him down together!
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[Fortune darts off... and returns with a pillow in each hand. One she hurls at Luke! The other she tosses to Ludger.
...
Wait, crap, now she's left with no pillow. Hmm. She miscalculated.]
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[RIGHT in the ol abs]
What?! Hey, no fair!
[Swinging both cushions, he launches one at each of his aggressors—although he may have softballed the one at Fortune.
Ludger, on the other hand, get another piledriver of a throw aimed at his own solar plexus.]
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All's, fair in, love and war!
[ he catches the pillow fortune tossed him, and pitches another one at luke. right at his stupid nose, think fast-! ]
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the pillow boffs him so hard, he nearly falls over. instead, he just sways on the spot, holding his nose.]
cheating! that's got to be cheating!
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Giggling, Fortune takes advantage of Ludger's focus on Luke to toss a pillow at him from behind.]
Expect the unexpected, Ludger!
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Oh no, I'm defeated! Curse you, Fortune, for your sudden but inevitable betrayal.
[ pls just bop him in the face or smother him and make him shut up ]
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and dusts his hands off.]
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Fortune hangs back and takes a moment to catch her breath, laughing. Wow, this break-in has put her in such a good mood.]
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