[ 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.
[ Sieg's outfit is a dress shirt underneath a vest and some slacks. Nice enough, but clearly not trying to grab attention. Even in winter, he's wearing a plain black wool cape.]
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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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Alright. I'll work on the bracelets.
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[ he lifts his cup to sip at his tea again, and with a dip of his head and a tone of warm gratitude, ]
Thank you, Sieg.