[ a good call, sieg; viren's eyes widen at hearing the additional information (having presumed it solely to be a figurine, pleasant to view), finally lowering it gently to the table. he keeps a hand cupped about the small dragon. ]
[ he's a bit touched, admittedly, and this might bleed into his tone - ]
Thank you, Sieg. This was very thoughtful of you, and I appreciate it.
[Across the bond goes a thrum of contentedness. He's not used to gifting things, but this went very well.
The last time he was gifted something it was a sword for his protection. It just seems right to make sure the things he gives have some sort of use, even if they aren't weapons.]
[ viren taps a talon against the wooden table, contemplative. it's only a moment of thoughtful gazing before he vocalizes his thoughts, ]
I'd been meaning to ask...
[ in an inviting gesture that he hopes should complement his forthcoming ask, he opens his palm towards sieg. this would be the third time he's posed this question to a witch, and thus it comes with practiced casualness, even if his tone is weighted; he's always felt particularly justified in this due to his love for practicality-- ]
Sometime soon, would you care to make our Bond permanent?
[There was a part of him that was waiting for this question. For Sieg's relatively short existence, he's spent most of it contracted to somebody, Rider, and the Master of Chaldea. It feels... strange, somehow, not to either share his mana, or have mana shared with him in a more stable bond.
He and Viren seem to get along well together. They haven't had any extreme issues while they've been trying the temporary bond. So why not make it something official? Viren wouldn't go feral under the full moon, and Sieg would have a drastically reduced chance of blowing up.
[ that acceptance earns a fangy, pleased smile from viren. it's true: sieg has hardly seen his worse emotional sides, the type that quiet others with fear. ideally, he'd like to keep it that way, but he's also entrenched with bitterness: few things tend to go ideally for lord viren. ]
I'm so glad to hear it.
[ brimming with sincerity, felt through their temporary bond: relief, warmth, excitement. ]
I do have certain ... expectations, to meet. [ so he begins. he lays his palm flat against the table, peering at sieg with curiosity as his grin subsides into something more level. ] I would hear yours, also -- as should be the hallmark of any balanced, productive relationship.
[The feeling in their bond is almost familiar. Viren's not nearly as chaotic as the person he first entered into a contract with- but the memory is there all the same.]
We should talk about that now, so we don't have any misconceptions going into this.
So, what are you expecting out of this arrangement?
[ he answers simply, with a slight, earnest, dip of his head. ]
Since I do not have access to my own, I have many items -- runes, too -- that consistently need imbued with magic. I will require the occasional spell casted... I will be open with you regarding their nature and capabilities, of course.
[ whether he actually will be, well. ]
In return, the least I could do for you is serve as a source of strength and protection. If you'd like, I would aim to be much more than that.
[ no one ain't ever accuse viren of being an underachiever. ]
Not at all. [ he spreads his palms in a gesture of smooth reconciliation. ] But should you ever embark on a more dangerous expedition, having a Dragon at your side should only bolster you.
[ viren visibly hesitates, his mind quickly seeking an appropriate (and still, truthful) answer. after a moment, he settles on an answer. ]
[ he pulls up his sleeve, revealing runes in deep, black ink along the inside of his wrist. ]
This... for example, offers a barrier spell. I could seek out other Witches [ such as at the parlor itself, he knows, ], but being able to ask another within a symbiotic relationship, I think.. would be better, overall.
If you tell me exactly what a spell or enchantment is and what you're using it for, I'll help you with it.
I specialize in transformation and enchantment. When it comes to things outside of that, I'll probably need to study before I can actually assist.
[He figures if he actually knows what he's trying to do, he'll be considerably better at doing it. Blind casting seems reckless at best and dangerous at worst.]
[ spoken with a pulling of his smile, a grateful incline of his head (as he figures would be proper to express his gratitude, even if he is putting this on just slightly). viren takes a moment to sip his tea, reveling in the intense, heated taste that this particular blend offers. ]
[Sieg takes a sip of the tea, and has absolutely no reaction to it at all. He's sure it's warm, but temperatures are what's available to him. Not much else.]
Tell me if you need help. I don't know if I can always assist, but it's better to know, right?
Don't lie to me. [All of his partnerships before were built on the heat of the moment, but after that there was never any reason to lie. He'd like that same sort of security.]
[ that earns a surprised lift of viren's eyebrows. while he doesn't quite falter in his conversational strive, it's clear he hadn't anticipated the directness of that specific request. ]
That's... entirely reasonable, of course,
[ as a hall marker of any healthy relationship, etcetc-- ]
but why not lying, specifically? That's particularly odious to you--?
[Sieg goes very quiet for a moment, taking a sip of his tea.]
It's not something I've dealt with in my previous contracts, and I do not want to deal with it now.
[Because sometimes, when somebody lies, it means the end of humanity as it exists. Or sometimes it's a mage getting sacrificed into a golem to ravage humanity. Or sometimes it's a Heroic Spirit being driven mad by their summoner.
Lying has not gone well for other pairs, as far as he's seen.]
[ if there had been any doubts at all about sieg's lack of taste (there hadn't, but still), these would be completely vanquished at the lack of flinching to ardric's warmth. but viren's eyes widen at the admission, before his expression settles into something gentler -- sympathetic. ]
I see...
[ he looks thoughtful, casting his gaze off to the side momentarily, before he fixes his sights back onto sieg. he places a hand to the center of his chest. ]
I will do my utmost in avoiding that, then. [ his mouth twitches back into the beginnings of a smile. ] Being honest with one another, and accepting ... I can also agree to that.
[He watches back, quiet and maybe a little bit worried. Is it weird to ask for honesty? It seems like something most people are fairly willing to agree to when it comes to a contract.
As Viren agrees, Sieg's apprehension blooms into a smile.]
[ well, the exuberance of that smile is a bit difficult not to return. ]
That bit about telling you if I need help...
[ shifting back, his tone has become contemplative. ]
I know what you mean, but -- perhaps we could craft something that alerts to one another, as Bonds can at times be imprecise, exactly when one of us needs more urgent help.
There are the watches, but... hm. Maybe some kind of device that could pull us to each other? Or some sort of locator?
[There were command spells back home, but he doesn't think Viren would like to be Commanded around like that. And Sieg never made use of them the way people expected anyway.]
[ it's true, he might not be terribly fond of being Commanded, solely based on connotations, there. his expression remains open, perhaps enjoying the creative aspect to his (minimal as it is) a touch, thus far. ]
Jewelry is the most common item I've had imbued with magic. Perhaps something matching like that would be simple to enchant.
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[ he's a bit touched, admittedly, and this might bleed into his tone - ]
Thank you, Sieg. This was very thoughtful of you, and I appreciate it.
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The last time he was gifted something it was a sword for his protection. It just seems right to make sure the things he gives have some sort of use, even if they aren't weapons.]
You're welcome. I hope it can help you.
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I'd been meaning to ask...
[ in an inviting gesture that he hopes should complement his forthcoming ask, he opens his palm towards sieg. this would be the third time he's posed this question to a witch, and thus it comes with practiced casualness, even if his tone is weighted; he's always felt particularly justified in this due to his love for practicality-- ]
Sometime soon, would you care to make our Bond permanent?
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He and Viren seem to get along well together. They haven't had any extreme issues while they've been trying the temporary bond. So why not make it something official? Viren wouldn't go feral under the full moon, and Sieg would have a drastically reduced chance of blowing up.
There's no real downside that he can see.]
I would.
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I'm so glad to hear it.
[ brimming with sincerity, felt through their temporary bond: relief, warmth, excitement. ]
I do have certain ... expectations, to meet. [ so he begins. he lays his palm flat against the table, peering at sieg with curiosity as his grin subsides into something more level. ] I would hear yours, also -- as should be the hallmark of any balanced, productive relationship.
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We should talk about that now, so we don't have any misconceptions going into this.
So, what are you expecting out of this arrangement?
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[ he answers simply, with a slight, earnest, dip of his head. ]
Since I do not have access to my own, I have many items -- runes, too -- that consistently need imbued with magic. I will require the occasional spell casted... I will be open with you regarding their nature and capabilities, of course.
[ whether he actually will be, well. ]
In return, the least I could do for you is serve as a source of strength and protection. If you'd like, I would aim to be much more than that.
[ no one ain't ever accuse viren of being an underachiever. ]
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[He knows he's not as strong as a full fledged Heroic Spirit, but that seems ruder than necessary.
That absolutely doesn't seem like a fair trade. But... hm...]
What kinds of things do you need imbued?
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[ viren visibly hesitates, his mind quickly seeking an appropriate (and still, truthful) answer. after a moment, he settles on an answer. ]
[ he pulls up his sleeve, revealing runes in deep, black ink along the inside of his wrist. ]
This... for example, offers a barrier spell. I could seek out other Witches [ such as at the parlor itself, he knows, ], but being able to ask another within a symbiotic relationship, I think.. would be better, overall.
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I specialize in transformation and enchantment. When it comes to things outside of that, I'll probably need to study before I can actually assist.
[He figures if he actually knows what he's trying to do, he'll be considerably better at doing it. Blind casting seems reckless at best and dangerous at worst.]
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[ spoken with a pulling of his smile, a grateful incline of his head (as he figures would be proper to express his gratitude, even if he is putting this on just slightly). viren takes a moment to sip his tea, reveling in the intense, heated taste that this particular blend offers. ]
[ and setting his cup down, gently, ]
And... your own expectations...?
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Tell me if you need help. I don't know if I can always assist, but it's better to know, right?
Don't lie to me. [All of his partnerships before were built on the heat of the moment, but after that there was never any reason to lie. He'd like that same sort of security.]
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That's... entirely reasonable, of course,
[ as a hall marker of any healthy relationship, etcetc-- ]
but why not lying, specifically? That's particularly odious to you--?
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It's not something I've dealt with in my previous contracts, and I do not want to deal with it now.
[Because sometimes, when somebody lies, it means the end of humanity as it exists. Or sometimes it's a mage getting sacrificed into a golem to ravage humanity. Or sometimes it's a Heroic Spirit being driven mad by their summoner.
Lying has not gone well for other pairs, as far as he's seen.]
It's better if we can be honest with each other.
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I see...
[ he looks thoughtful, casting his gaze off to the side momentarily, before he fixes his sights back onto sieg. he places a hand to the center of his chest. ]
I will do my utmost in avoiding that, then. [ his mouth twitches back into the beginnings of a smile. ] Being honest with one another, and accepting ... I can also agree to that.
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As Viren agrees, Sieg's apprehension blooms into a smile.]
Thank you.
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That bit about telling you if I need help...
[ shifting back, his tone has become contemplative. ]
I know what you mean, but -- perhaps we could craft something that alerts to one another, as Bonds can at times be imprecise, exactly when one of us needs more urgent help.
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[There were command spells back home, but he doesn't think Viren would like to be Commanded around like that. And Sieg never made use of them the way people expected anyway.]
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[ it's true, he might not be terribly fond of being Commanded, solely based on connotations, there. his expression remains open, perhaps enjoying the creative aspect to his (minimal as it is) a touch, thus far. ]
Jewelry is the most common item I've had imbued with magic. Perhaps something matching like that would be simple to enchant.
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[Something that just gives directions shouldn't be too difficult. Especially if there's just the two of them.]
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A bracelet. Something simple, discreet. Would that work for you?
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Are there any metals you're allergic to?
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Not that I'm aware. So long as it doesn't look gaudy, use whatever material is easiest for you. Or simply one that you like.
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[He'll probably go for a simple plain silver thing.]
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You've... yet, to give me reason to doubt your judgment on that.
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