its_rose_damnit | Fifteen Rose Petals Fall

Disgusting, worthless little--!

[Finally. Finally he's able to show his face to the public again. After scrubbing his hair furiously with a towel to get the last of the horrendous green coloring out, Dist can finally make an announcement over the journals again. And what an announcement it will be. Pranksters, you are being personally threatened, brace yourselves.]

Whoever thought such an act of personal vandalism some time ago was funny, I promise you that if I ever find you, I'll torture you in ways you won't even begin to imagine! You'll be begging for death once I get my hands on you, whoever you may be! Though I do have one suspect... [JADE, MAN, IF YOU'RE RESPONSIBLE, HE WILL FIND YOU. ~~You know he's had you bugged since grade-school.~~]

To do such a thing to my beautiful self...it's unforgivable! I demand the culprit show themself to me this instant! I may show some mercy if you beg for it, though to break into my home and...and--RRGH!

I'LL KILL YOU FOR HUMILIATING ME IN SUCH A WAY! NO ONE MAKES A FOOL OF DIST THE ROSE AND GETS AWAY WITH IT!

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[Dist is not entirely convinced. Though Nephry does seem sincere, and he could use something to relax, after all. ...What is this sudden feeling of awkwardness.]

I-I see. ...Thank you, Nephry, it's much appreciated.

[she is sincere. ...After all, someone did break into their house. While death threats aren't necessary, they usually help Dist feel better.]

You're welcome. There's more in the kitchen if you'd like it.

[she does nice things sometimes. We know you're not used to it.]

[Not used to it at all. Hence why he's left standing where he is in a light stupor. Was this another kind of joke or something? Nephry, you're not in on it too, are you?]

I--...y-yes, of course. [He pauses, then pushes his glasses up and looks away.] Nephry? I...that is, now that I can show my face in public again, I was going to continue my piano practice at that restaurant. If you'd like, I can show you what I've learned, after I finish my first cup.

[He's actually pretty good, now that he's been practicing regularly.]

That sounds lovely. Of course.

Excellent. I shouldn't take long to finish up and get ready.

[And, as promised, it's just a few minutes before Dist finishes his tea and gathers a few rows of sheet music - some of the nicer songs he could play relatively well - meeting Nephry in the living room.]

[well. It certainly didn't take him long to calm down. Nephry is waiting when he comes into the living room]

You seem like you're feeling better.

Well, now that I know that disgusting color isn't permanent, and I'm finally rid of it... [Plus spending time with Nephry and showing off his new, budding musical talents is sure to put Dist in a good mood.] If only I caught the ones responsible, though.

Are you ready, Nephry?

Yes, I am.

[no acknowledgment of what he plans to do to the pranksters. That's best for this conversation]

Very well. Shall we be going, then?

[Dist peers out the window and grabs an umbrella. It looked like the rain was letting up to a light drizzle, but still. He didn't want to get wet as they walked. Afterward, he opens the door and bows Nephry out. ...Hey, he did say he was a gentleman to those who deserved it.]

[She wonders if he would be so cordial had she spoken to him about the dangers of making such threats in Luceti.]

Thank you. [and she does, of course, have a raincoat.]

[Not likely. You should know how Dist is, Nephry. Making mostly empty threats and overreacting is part of his personality. Regardless, Dist has on a lighter, but longer coat than his usual one. It's still black, though, his favored grayscale color.

The walk shouldn't take long, but Dist doesn't make much conversation. He keeps running his fingers through his hair, expecting them to come out green or something.]

Are you nervous, Saphir?

Wha--of course not!I just don't want to look like I'm growing moss from my head, thank you.

[And he thread his fingers through his hair once more, frowning. Thankfully, all the green was gone.]

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