text, un: rosaceae

[roseblooms]

Well, well. It seems it's true, then, that the potential exists for every monthly moon cycle to elicit a different set of changes in an individual. It's not exactly what I'd call reassuring, I suppose, but it's some consolation nevertheless. There are worse things to contend with than bioluminescence — which is proving to be a nuisance, but a tolerable one.

Of slightly more concern to me is the matter of moonlacing. While I recall that it's possible to get by on brief and simplistic methods of contact, it's also my understanding that a minimalist approach leaves a person exposed to a certain level of risk, should an unexpected drain on their chroma abruptly leave them overdrawn, as it were.

With that in mind, I'd be interested in negotiating terms for a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Let me stress that this is not a solicitation. Bold-faced overtures seeking sex will be denied without response. Consider this more an...attempt to establish certain contingencies, to afford everyone involved a little more peace of mind.

I'm willing to talk terms. If something of this nature is of interest to you, feel free to inquire within.

Comments

[teaserving]

You feel like you've been selfish for the past, huh? I guess I can get that. Allegedly ex-thief and all.

I think at least wanting to atone is the first right step. Maybe your lawman sees that in you.

[roseblooms]

It's practically in the definition of theft, to be selfish. Prioritizing your own desire over someone else's legitimate right of possession.

He's the sort of person who's...easily followed. Far from a natural-born leader, and yet his values inspire allegiance regardless.

[teaserving]

So I take it nothing about it was you being a Robin Hood.

[But still, no real judgment from Abbacchio. There are worse sins.]

Huh. Can't fault you for wanting to follow. I can understand that, too. Never been much of a leader myself.

[roseblooms]

I'm not that kind of thief and fox, unfortunately.

[AYYYYYY DISNEY HOW YOU DOIN]

Not a leader, yet you run your own private investigation firm. How does that work out?

[teaserving]

[All right, that earns a quiet laugh from Abbacchio. Good Disney ref man]

I have a partnership with a friend. Honestly, I trust her more than I trust myself. If anything, we're on equal footing than me being in charge.

I do better with someone stronger than me. That's just how it is.

[roseblooms]

Doesn't everyone do better with someone stronger than them, really? Strength manifests in different ways. Even the most powerful of creatures can benefit from the guidance of another.

You should be kinder to yourself. Calling someone else stronger casts you as implicitly inferior. But more likely than not, it's more that you simply benefit from someone whose attributes well complement your own.

[teaserving]

You don't know me that well yet, Kurama.

[There's the irrational thought process. If I was strong enough, I could get people to stay, I could keep them alive, I could do better. He knows it for what it is, but it's still there, hideous and snarling.]

I'm not that strong. Not in comparison to a lot of people.

[roseblooms]

If I've overstepped, I apologize.

[He runs his thumb lightly over one of Abbacchio's knuckles where their hands are joined — a slight but pacifying gesture.]

Strength is something taken very seriously by creatures like me, where I come from. Power governs relationships; you might even say that strength and weakness form the structure of our very society.

I've never quite been able to decide if I think it's a better or worse system than the ones that humans have come up with.

[teaserving]

S'fine. I'm not offended or anything.

[He just knows his own limits.]

They probably both suck. Humans have systems designed to benefit those in power, not those who need to be protected.