Mmm. Very well. And yet a burden shared is a burden lessened. Surely that much you realize through knowing Aether. He's a kind soul who lifts those around him to new heights, who brings peace to troubled hearts.
[He won't push, though. He's here on behalf of their mutual friend to make amends, not incite more hostilities. Normally he wouldn't share his own story, but if it'd help convince Xiao that he understood at least a little bit, he would have.]
Ah well. That's a shame. It's a pity my sense of humor is enough to drive a wedge between us, even if it is of my own doing. I suppose there's nothing I can do to earn said trust?
[Even knowing the pain of losing those you care for is familiar to him. It's one reason he tries so hard to drive others away as well. He simply does so by being an insufferable ass...]
[ Those crossed arms and stand-offish nature isn't swayed by talking about Aether this time. Instead, he ignores Vanitas' attempts and instead gives him a dismissive look. ]
'Humor' should never involve jokes about assaulting people. [ He sounds so disgusted. ] My trust is not easily given, and you've already proven untrustworthy once. I have given you a boon to start over. Use it well, and I will decide in the future if you're worthy of any of my favor.
[ Also known as don't push it and play his cards right, and one glorified bird might look at you with less disdain. ]
You can leave. Tell Aether our grievances are done.
[Ah well. He didn't expect this would be easily resolved by bandying about the traveler's name alone. That he hasn't been attacked or outright killed is probably enough of a success for now.]
Quite right. I was out of line. [He says that much with ease, giving Xiao a sweeping bow.] Many thanks, o' exalted one. That opportunity pleases me more than you know. It's more than I deserve.
[Even now he can't help teasing a bit, though he does spare a friendly little wave for Aether's dear friend as he turns to go.]
Very well. I'm sure he'll be delighted to hear we're starting over. So tell him I tried my best, will you?
[ Give it time, Vanitas. Who knows, maybe next time they'll share a cell together while being turned inside-out! As it is, words alone are not going to sway Xiao any time soon. Actions always speak louder.
Xiao crouches down and picks up the 'offering' as Vanitas turns to leave, yellow eyes sternly watching him as he heads off. Personally he has no desire to ever see the other man again, but he also knows that Aether deeply values his friends.
They'll meet again. Question is just how well that meeting will go. ]
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[He won't push, though. He's here on behalf of their mutual friend to make amends, not incite more hostilities. Normally he wouldn't share his own story, but if it'd help convince Xiao that he understood at least a little bit, he would have.]
Ah well. That's a shame. It's a pity my sense of humor is enough to drive a wedge between us, even if it is of my own doing. I suppose there's nothing I can do to earn said trust?
[Even knowing the pain of losing those you care for is familiar to him. It's one reason he tries so hard to drive others away as well. He simply does so by being an insufferable ass...]
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[ Those crossed arms and stand-offish nature isn't swayed by talking about Aether this time. Instead, he ignores Vanitas' attempts and instead gives him a dismissive look. ]
'Humor' should never involve jokes about assaulting people. [ He sounds so disgusted. ] My trust is not easily given, and you've already proven untrustworthy once. I have given you a boon to start over. Use it well, and I will decide in the future if you're worthy of any of my favor.
[ Also known as don't push it and play his cards right, and one glorified bird might look at you with less disdain. ]
You can leave. Tell Aether our grievances are done.
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Quite right. I was out of line. [He says that much with ease, giving Xiao a sweeping bow.] Many thanks, o' exalted one. That opportunity pleases me more than you know. It's more than I deserve.
[Even now he can't help teasing a bit, though he does spare a friendly little wave for Aether's dear friend as he turns to go.]
Very well. I'm sure he'll be delighted to hear we're starting over. So tell him I tried my best, will you?
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Xiao crouches down and picks up the 'offering' as Vanitas turns to leave, yellow eyes sternly watching him as he heads off. Personally he has no desire to ever see the other man again, but he also knows that Aether deeply values his friends.
They'll meet again. Question is just how well that meeting will go. ]
Goodbye.