[ he hasn't a clue on how to address his curiosity, much less approach it. their initial conversation, upon that day they've first met, satiated enough for the time being. anything more is simply phainon going with the flow nowadays. ]
Attempting to find a place of residence near Kelesis seems a little foreboding considering the odds and our less than stellar reception that we received as an Augmented collective.
[ someone whose origins also involves a village hometown though? he won't make his intrigue too obvious yet. instead: ]
But I do wonder of the prerequisites. Something like, one ought to be pure of heart to be deemed worthy of passage into the city?
Phainon! You don't think I'm pure of heart? I'm so hurt!
( she's not, but it's the teasing that matters! )
I don't think it's anything to do with us. It could be that they don't have a very good relationship with Karterians, and they associate us with them. But it would be nice to visit it one day, wouldn't it? When they trust us a little more.
Hmm~ But if you're really worried about a living place, how about somewhere closer to the beach? With an accessible roof! It's making for watching the sunrise easier like that, don't you think?
Once their doors are opened to us and we're able to request for an elaborate tour to better understand their home, perhaps Kelesis can be a future candidate.
[ little do they know, kelesis is gonna feel like a fever dream. ]
But somewhere closer towards the shore, then. Between Water's Edge and East Sophia? Would that be your ideal place of residence?
[ he hasn't even dropped the Big Question yet though ]
You're making plans that ahead in the future already? But if that happens, you have to promise me we'll take that tour together. Everything is better when you have a friend with you, after all!
( she's also stealing that chimera sticker. not that it matters but it's too cute!!!
she can also like, totally see through phainon, but it'd be too mean if she didn't play along, wouldn't it? but it doesn't mean she can't tease him. for example: )
Mhm mhm! That wouldn't be bad at all, would it? But have you been to Basileios before, Phainon? ( literally on the other side of karteria, mind, ) Everything is so pretty and bright~ It wouldn't be so bad to get a house there either... Places that shine that beautifully at night are hard to resist, don't you think?
[ elysia, please. phainon can only afford them 3 months worth of rent at a place like basileios!! ]
Basileios... How should I say this? It's something of a culture shock, I think, though I do not disagree. It's a sight to behold for visitors from elsewhere, and I'm partial towards the park that resides within its borders. I may need some time to get used to the general ambiance of it as I'm still quite unfamiliar with it, however.
[ suffice to say: it's a far cry from aedes elysiae, influencing his opinion somewhat. he won't even start with the citizens... being quick to judge isn't really his thing, so he tries his best not to be, still. ]
But, along with my promise to accompany you to see what Kelesis may have to offer, perhaps a stroll around Basileios, with you as my guide, in return may allow me to appreciate the differences it shares with my own hometown.
( look at this silly boy, being so considerate with her wishes, teasing as they might be. it's like bullying a puppy, and she would almost feel bad. almost! )
Is it really that different? Then, to add to our promise... If you tell me about your hometown during our tour, I will tell you about mine. How about it?
( not that she's looking for similarities between his and kevin's, for elysia never truly knew much about kevin's past. but maybe this is what she's looking for, isn't it? the differences. what makes phainon phainon, and not a shadow of kevin. )
Is that what you texted me for? Trying to find out more about my preferences and where I'm from? Even a pretty girl has secrets, you know~
Hahaha, I understand. Pretty girls are within their right to withhold what they must. I won't hold it against you or them.
But I figured I'd allow myself something of a head-start while I'm still permitted free room and board. I'm grateful for the Valencia's hospitality, however finding a new home for myself is a venture I'd like to endeavor in without delay.
If you happen to be in a similar situation or would like to take a stroll regardless of the objective, I've decided to extend that invitation to you, Elysia. I've a feeling that you've quite the eye on matters such as this, and I'm certain it is of my best interest to trust your judgment.
Besides, our shared promise needn't await for Kelesis' approval.
Hmm hmm ♪ I am well-traveled and have an eye for beauty, after all ♪ And besides, my audience is growing, and maybe my Karterian friends can help you find a nice place~
( because surely they would be happy to offer miss pink elf's friend a nice house or apartment, right? )
But I just can't say no when you ask me this nicely, you know? I'm weak to cute things. When do you wanna do it? I really want to find a nice place for you, but are you sure you're going to have enough money, Phainon? Patho-Gen isn't going to be paying for us anymore, after all.
If I find myself bested by the mere task of hunting for a new home, I'll be sure to rely on your assistance if and when the time comes, Elysia. In return, I'll have to repay you for the extended kindness.
[ grateful as he is, he isn't about to burden, not only elysia, but the whole of her fanbase and viewership. it'll be a last resort sort of thing. ]
But, speaking of money... Have you ever walked into the temporary room assigned to you at the Valencia and received a strange box of old coins?
Numis are a digital currency, right? So if someone is gifting you coins, it must be the vintage kind. Was it a gift? Could it be that you have a secret admirer~?
[ someone's gonna yoink that sticker for perpetual future use (see: phainon of aedes elysiae). ]
Secret admirer? No way. [ if only she can hear the way he laughs over that. ]
I'll safely assume it's an occurrence that you've experienced yet! Well, all you'll have to do is get them professionally appraised due to a nagging curiosity and the realization that the coins, themselves, won't be of any use in their most tangible form. The Numis will start flooding in, somehow.
The only downside to this matter is the fact that I have yet to figure out a way to properly express gratitude to this mysterious gift giver...
( if only he knew in another world, he's such a prince charming that people did have crushes on him... alas. )
Could it have been a gift from Patho-Gen? Maybe they're particularly pleased with you, and decided to give you a raise?
( raise, she says, like any of them get paid for this. she doesn't mind that she isn't. )
That, or maybe they're trying to tell you something. Have you found yourself a job? If it's really from Patho-Gen, it could be something like an allowance? Though if it's from someone else, I still think someone just likes you enough to do something nice, Phainon~
That's the likely story, isn't it? A little ServiTon, delivering a box of coins to a tenant for being on their best behavior. If Patho-Gen really has that close of a tie with The Velvet Claw as well, I suppose your hypothesis holds some truth to it. [ phainon can boast that much; he's one of the quieter, cleanlier occupants here. ]
But I promise you, no such person exists here in the city. Unless you are referring to yourself, Elysia. [ this, he can joke about, too. after all, elysia is the first friend he made here. but he won't say that out loud, for now. ]
Phainon...!! Is that your way of baiting me to say you're my favorite person here? Maybe if you praise me lots, I'll consider it ♪
( not the point, but it wouldn't be elysia if she couldn't express her sincere love for her friends whenever requested or prompted. )
Ah, but don't get too used to it, okay? Being Patho-Gen and The Velvet Claw's favorite. Since rewards are on the table now, I'll have to work hard to knock you down the favoritism leaderboard~
[ how dull would he be to deter and disengage, insist on the truth of the matter: they're only left with their conjectures and nothing more.
this is more fun: ]
Then between you and I, the first to earn a reward of their own from a supposedly unknown source will yield whatever they wish from their fallen opponent.
[ what could phainon ask of elysia if he were to somehow best her in this challenge by chance? a few things come to mind, notably about her past. but he won't allude to that. as far as she's concerned, he probably does want to be told he's somebody's favorite person, here. ]
Or would it be more to your interest to raise the stakes? Just a little bit more!
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Attempting to find a place of residence near Kelesis seems a little foreboding considering the odds and our less than stellar reception that we received as an Augmented collective.
[ someone whose origins also involves a village hometown though? he won't make his intrigue too obvious yet. instead: ]
But I do wonder of the prerequisites. Something like, one ought to be pure of heart to be deemed worthy of passage into the city?
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( she's not, but it's the teasing that matters! )
I don't think it's anything to do with us. It could be that they don't have a very good relationship with Karterians, and they associate us with them.
But it would be nice to visit it one day, wouldn't it? When they trust us a little more.
Hmm~ But if you're really worried about a living place, how about somewhere closer to the beach?
With an accessible roof! It's making for watching the sunrise easier like that, don't you think?
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[ little do they know, kelesis is gonna feel like a fever dream. ]
But somewhere closer towards the shore, then. Between Water's Edge and East Sophia? Would that be your ideal place of residence?
[ he hasn't even dropped the Big Question yet though ]
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But if that happens, you have to promise me we'll take that tour together. Everything is better when you have a friend with you, after all!
( she's also stealing that chimera sticker. not that it matters but it's too cute!!!
she can also like, totally see through phainon, but it'd be too mean if she didn't play along, wouldn't it? but it doesn't mean she can't tease him. for example: )
Mhm mhm! That wouldn't be bad at all, would it?
But have you been to Basileios before, Phainon? ( literally on the other side of karteria, mind, ) Everything is so pretty and bright~
It wouldn't be so bad to get a house there either... Places that shine that beautifully at night are hard to resist, don't you think?
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Basileios... How should I say this? It's something of a culture shock, I think, though I do not disagree. It's a sight to behold for visitors from elsewhere, and I'm partial towards the park that resides within its borders. I may need some time to get used to the general ambiance of it as I'm still quite unfamiliar with it, however.
[ suffice to say: it's a far cry from aedes elysiae, influencing his opinion somewhat. he won't even start with the citizens... being quick to judge isn't really his thing, so he tries his best not to be, still. ]
But, along with my promise to accompany you to see what Kelesis may have to offer, perhaps a stroll around Basileios, with you as my guide, in return may allow me to appreciate the differences it shares with my own hometown.
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Is it really that different?
Then, to add to our promise... If you tell me about your hometown during our tour, I will tell you about mine. How about it?
( not that she's looking for similarities between his and kevin's, for elysia never truly knew much about kevin's past. but maybe this is what she's looking for, isn't it? the differences. what makes phainon phainon, and not a shadow of kevin. )
Is that what you texted me for? Trying to find out more about my preferences and where I'm from?
Even a pretty girl has secrets, you know~
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But I figured I'd allow myself something of a head-start while I'm still permitted free room and board. I'm grateful for the Valencia's hospitality, however finding a new home for myself is a venture I'd like to endeavor in without delay.
If you happen to be in a similar situation or would like to take a stroll regardless of the objective, I've decided to extend that invitation to you, Elysia. I've a feeling that you've quite the eye on matters such as this, and I'm certain it is of my best interest to trust your judgment.
Besides, our shared promise needn't await for Kelesis' approval.
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I am well-traveled and have an eye for beauty, after all ♪
And besides, my audience is growing, and maybe my Karterian friends can help you find a nice place~
( because surely they would be happy to offer miss pink elf's friend a nice house or apartment, right? )
But I just can't say no when you ask me this nicely, you know? I'm weak to cute things.
When do you wanna do it? I really want to find a nice place for you, but are you sure you're going to have enough money, Phainon? Patho-Gen isn't going to be paying for us anymore, after all.
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[ grateful as he is, he isn't about to burden, not only elysia, but the whole of her fanbase and viewership. it'll be a last resort sort of thing. ]
But, speaking of money... Have you ever walked into the temporary room assigned to you at the Valencia and received a strange box of old coins?
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( phainon... isn't that a little sus...? )
Numis are a digital currency, right? So if someone is gifting you coins, it must be the vintage kind.
Was it a gift? Could it be that you have a secret admirer~?
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Secret admirer? No way. [ if only she can hear the way he laughs over that. ]
I'll safely assume it's an occurrence that you've experienced yet! Well, all you'll have to do is get them professionally appraised due to a nagging curiosity and the realization that the coins, themselves, won't be of any use in their most tangible form. The Numis will start flooding in, somehow.
The only downside to this matter is the fact that I have yet to figure out a way to properly express gratitude to this mysterious gift giver...
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Could it have been a gift from Patho-Gen? Maybe they're particularly pleased with you, and decided to give you a raise?
( raise, she says, like any of them get paid for this. she doesn't mind that she isn't. )
That, or maybe they're trying to tell you something. Have you found yourself a job? If it's really from Patho-Gen, it could be something like an allowance?
Though if it's from someone else, I still think someone just likes you enough to do something nice, Phainon~
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But I promise you, no such person exists here in the city. Unless you are referring to yourself, Elysia. [ this, he can joke about, too. after all, elysia is the first friend he made here. but he won't say that out loud, for now. ]
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Maybe if you praise me lots, I'll consider it ♪
( not the point, but it wouldn't be elysia if she couldn't express her sincere love for her friends whenever requested or prompted. )
Ah, but don't get too used to it, okay? Being Patho-Gen and The Velvet Claw's favorite.
Since rewards are on the table now, I'll have to work hard to knock you down the favoritism leaderboard~
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this is more fun: ]
Then between you and I, the first to earn a reward of their own from a supposedly unknown source will yield whatever they wish from their fallen opponent.
[ what could phainon ask of elysia if he were to somehow best her in this challenge by chance? a few things come to mind, notably about her past. but he won't allude to that. as far as she's concerned, he probably does want to be told he's somebody's favorite person, here. ]
Or would it be more to your interest to raise the stakes? Just a little bit more!