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You wanted to know... what was it? Why someone who places no value in himself can still be so effective?

[originalhipster]

Yes, that was it.

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In that particular case, because I place a great deal of value in my friends. Hm... which isn't to say that I haven't lost many and don't realize I will lose many more, but tearing down a forest is no great task to take back what is important to me.

[originalhipster]

. . . how sentimental . . .

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[snort]

I suppose so.

Anyway, your relentless greed is one of the things I like best about you. So it's strange that the greedy king who clearly also values his friends still can't be bothered to make, take, or keep something so valuable simply because it once broke you.

[originalhipster]

[raises an eyebrow at him]

Strange it may be, but that is the king's reality. To be unparalleled is inevitably to stand alone. Should that fact change, I'll notify you, I'm sure.

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How are you unparalleled if the entire reason for this is that in his death, you were completely defeated?

[originalhipster]

[shhh logic.]

I was merely referring to a given title.

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[hmm stubs out his cigarette and rolls on top of =x]

And why can't the unparalleled king create a reality in which he doesn't deny himself one of his greatest pleasures?

[originalhipster]

. . .

[SHHHHH LOGIC]

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[i'm a helper. you're stupid. slides fingers over gil's neck, fingering the bandage idly]

I know what it means to desire two things that cannot both exist. And you could say that refusing to let go of either is what created this crack in me you find so interesting. It's possible you would crack too.

But I can say I preserved my nature, if not my sanity. Can you, greedy king?

[originalhipster]

. . .

I'll repeat. It's surprising what people will accept when faced with a worse alternative.

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. . .

[runs hand through your hair, petting soooo affectionately]

I know.

[originalhipster]

There you have it, then.

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I wondered if you could admit it.

[originalhipster]

I am not deluded.

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You were once. And you do tend to dance around the facts.

[originalhipster]

Are you now satisfied with your understanding?

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[cheek stroke]

Mmm. Normally it's hard to resist tearing pieces out of a weakness once I find it. But we've made a pact, even if it's not quite a friendship, so I won't judge you or tell you to change. I hope you enjoy the path you've chose, your majesty.

[originalhipster]

[. . . sigh]

Well, of course. What would be the point of living if I weren't enjoying it?

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What indeed?

[i'mmmmm gonna kiss you]

[originalhipster]

[yesssss do that and stop working out my feelings. Smiles a bit against his mouth, kissing back.]

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[i am only not working out your feelings because I feel pretty satisfied i have them pegged.

and now you could probably use makeouts instead of talking about your misery and i like you so i will help with that]

[originalhipster]

[yeah I am okay with this development

though you don't have anything pegged!1]

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[i have pegged you in a few ways today dear]