as it turns out, the crew of the grandcypher isn't leaving the casino just yet. they're merely heading back to check up on the ship and catch a short break from the lights and noise of the liner. sandalphon, however, intends to stay back once they're on deck, where he rounds on stephanie while the trio retreat to the cabins.
he preempts her before she can ask for a tour. ]
Well, then. I'm heading down to the kitchen. You're free to take a look around or follow me.
sandalphon hums in response. that was his plan, yes. as soon as they're inside the kitchen, he's at the counter and procuring both beans and maker in the blink of an eye. she can sit her rear down and let him work. ]
how is yona doing? they didn't talk much about current affairs. sandalphon has never been very interested in prying—which he realizes means that he's poor company. ]
She seemed fine. The way she carried herself was different . . . She'd cut her hair, too.
It's not just that. You may not realize it now, but this crew is always on the move. I don't have the luxury of entertaining one of you every time you appear.
[ and he's the only supreme primarch running around the sky realm. his shoulders sag in a silent sigh while he waits by the counter for the coffee to percolate. ]
Do as you please.
[ obviously, she's not going to leave him alone. ]
[ he grabs an assortment of supplements for the coffee—sugar, milk, the works. then he grabs a pair of cups, pours the finished brew into them, and offers one to stephanie. ]
It's been a while. I don't know how you like your coffee.
he stares for a moment, unsure of what she means, before he adds sugar himself. countless years of practice have improved the taste of his brew. enjoy. ]
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as it turns out, the crew of the grandcypher isn't leaving the casino just yet. they're merely heading back to check up on the ship and catch a short break from the lights and noise of the liner. sandalphon, however, intends to stay back once they're on deck, where he rounds on stephanie while the trio retreat to the cabins.
he preempts her before she can ask for a tour. ]
Well, then. I'm heading down to the kitchen. You're free to take a look around or follow me.
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Oh! Let's have coffee!
[ AS THAT IS THE ONLY THING THAT SEEMS TO GIVE HIM ANY ENJOYMENT. ]
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sandalphon hums in response. that was his plan, yes. as soon as they're inside the kitchen, he's at the counter and procuring both beans and maker in the blink of an eye. she can sit her rear down and let him work. ]
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Has anyone else stopped by?
[ i'm sorry she's going to talk throughout this. ]
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Yona has. Both of you need to work on your entrances.
[ stop using him as a landing pad. ]
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How is she doing? I haven't seen her yet.
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how is yona doing? they didn't talk much about current affairs. sandalphon has never been very interested in prying—which he realizes means that he's poor company. ]
She seemed fine. The way she carried herself was different . . . She'd cut her hair, too.
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[ carried herself differently though... maybe something happened? hm. ]
I could bring others to come see you if you want.
[ why would he want that ]
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No. [ the response is given quickly. ] You don't have to do that. I'm not good company.
[ at least he admits it. ]
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[ ... i mean she isn't going to lie and say that they are. ]
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[ or just get sucked into the adventure which is how gbf seems to work anyway ]
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It might be years before that happens. I doubt anyone wants to wait that long.
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[ problem solved. ]
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Where does that reasoning qualify as sound? Besides, don't you have business in your world?
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[ she isn't the only costumed vigilante running around gotham. ]
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Do as you please.
[ obviously, she's not going to leave him alone. ]
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it's fine? ]
Don't worry. I'll be good.
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I'm not worried.
[ he grabs an assortment of supplements for the coffee—sugar, milk, the works. then he grabs a pair of cups, pours the finished brew into them, and offers one to stephanie. ]
It's been a while. I don't know how you like your coffee.
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[ he seems like the kind of guy who might drink it as Pure as possible??
meanwhile, steph is gonna add both milk and sugar. ]
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he stares for a moment, unsure of what she means, before he adds sugar himself. countless years of practice have improved the taste of his brew. enjoy. ]
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How is yours?
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[ she takes another sip. ]
It's kind of funny how no matter how different all our different worlds can be, we still have similarities like this.
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I suppose it is. How did coffee originate in your world?
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