GODLY AUDIENCES - NEWT GEISZLER

[divus]

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[divus]

It's because of the name, right? It does make me sound like some kind of total prude. But, really, it just means that I'll wait as long as I have to in order to get what I want.

[ :) ]

[arockstar]

Eh, I suppose that's part of it. But like any of the other names, the concept of patience can mean a lot of things. It's not inherently one thing or the other.

[But he ponders her question for a moment longer.]

It's more that we've got something in common, you know? You didn't come right out the gate with all this. You made me work for it. There's more to you than what's on the surface.

[There's another long pause. He lets his eyes wander over her again.]

So what do you want, exactly?

[divus]

With you? Oooor, in general?

[She lets him watch her. Without being able to see her expression, it still seems like she's enjoying the attention.]

[arockstar]

[He assumes she would've told him to fuck right off by now if she wasn't enjoying herself, so.]

Both, but... Let's start with me.

[divus]

Weeell, isn't it obvious?

[She gives a slight giggle, pressing a finger to her masked lips.]

I like you.

[arockstar]

[He gasps dramatically.]

You mean you like-like me? Gosh, I'm flattered. Good news, though. You don't have to live up to your name with me.

[He winks not in a creepy way.]

[divus]

Yeah, I got that when you kept asking me about my room.

[But she doesn't sound mad about it, just amused.]

You should know that when I like a guy...I tend not to let them go so easily.

[arockstar]

Oh yeah? Color me intrigued. Are you planning to smuggle me into that new world of yours?

[He's not super duper sure he'd be cool with that, but sure, let's flirt with the idea for now.]

I'd suggest we elope but we haven't even kissed yet.

[divus]

Don't worry, I don't want to get married. I don't really like being tied down.

[It's fine!]

But I think you'll find that there are other prizes on the table outside of what any single god can give you. Just don't tell anyone; it's a secret. ❤

[arockstar]

[Okay, flirting aside, he quirks an eyebrow.]

Don't worry, I'm good with secrets.

[As she may have noticed by now. Maybe. He's also slipped up like a thousand times, but no one's called him on it yet, so. It's fine.]

What do you mean? Isn't the prize at the end of this a wish? That sounds pretty potent to me.

[divus]

You better be.

[You wouldn't like her when she's angry.]

Let me put it this way: would you rather have a wish granted, or be the wish granter?

[arockstar]

[...Oh boy. That is a dangerous offer to level at a man ready to play god for his entire world.]

You sure there's room in the pantheon for that? Thirteen's a crowd.

[divus]

I think you mean fourteen. I'm still a part of the pantheon, you know.

[It's a baker's dozen of gods!]

But that's beside the point. You're not considering that the best way to become a god isn't to by waiting for a position to open, but replacing one who's since...retired.

[arockstar]

[he does mean fourteen i'm just super bad at counting?]

Oh, Patience.

[There's a smile, and then he glances at the door. As if it matters. He doubts Patience would let anyone bug them right now.]

I've got a secret for you, too. The others can't hear us, right?

[divus]

'Course not. As soon as a god enters a closed room, it becomes divinely soundproof. Lay it on me, sexy, I'm all ears.

[arockstar]

[It's unnecessary, but he leans to whisper in her ear, anyway.]

If I get my way, Ruin won't be around for much longer.

[divus]

Thank god. I hate that whiny bitch--she's always calling me stupid, contrived nicknames. She doesn't deserve even half of your attention.

[arockstar]

Heh, well she's got my full attention for the next week or two. Sorry, babe. I've got work to do.

[He dips his head like he's going to kiss her cheek, but he lingers for a long moment and then pulls back again.]

I've never killed a god before. Is that the type of crime that would go to trial?

[divus]

I'm sure someone will get mad about it. After all, to any other god, it's an insult. Even if she's competition, it's going to make the rest of them shake, wondering if they're next. If there's a god killer in the crowed, they're clearly too dangerous to put too much trust in.

[In a flash her hand comes out and grips around his chin.]

So that's why you...don't...get...caught.

[arockstar]

[He sucks in a breath on reflex.]

I like the sound of that. Being feared by even the gods.

[His hand moves to drum his fingers lightly against her wrist.]

Will you help me?

[divus]

Can't help you not get caught...since I'm not playing, I can't interfere from the outside.

[She hums.]

But that doesn't mean you don't have my full support, as long as I have yours, too. Little by little...things are going to start changing around here.

[arockstar]

[He clicks his tongue.]

Damn.

[Her answer isn't exactly a surprise, though. And he's not sure how much her support is worth beyond that, but, well. The thought counts for something.]

So what do you want in a general sense? You never did say.

[He also never asked, but who's counting? His fingers trail along her arm.]

[divus]

To put all these idiots in their proper place, of course.

[ :) ]

I don't really like...or want...any of them to be my boss. Have you noticed? None of them are exactly very bright.

[arockstar]

Of course. I never did buy you saying you were fine with whichever of them winning. How are you planning to prevent that, though? I don't think you'll be able to convince too many from this crowd to go for the throat.

[And, like, he's down for murder but he's just one guy?? The game is only six weeks Patience.]

[divus]

It's fine. I don't have to play their game to play their game, if you know what I'm saying. Twelve different people drafting up a set of winning conditions, and they really didn't stop to proofread.

[She shrugs one shoulder.]

The more of them are dead and gone, the better, as long as you can make it aaaaall the way to the end, but ultimately, I don't need any of that to get what I'm after. I just need everyone to stay off my trail. Try and steer anyone you can away from being suspicious about me. I'm just a neutral party, that's all anyone needs to know.