[Voice / Action]

[fairly]

[Backdated to this afternoon, because Akai is slow.]

Hey, Brave Vesperia! I got us a job, if anybody wants to help out. Atsuki's asked if we can build a hang-out spot in the southern half of the village, so people don't have to walk all the way to the plaza just to have some fun. I wanna get started with scouting out the area, but I want to know if anybody's interested in helping out.

Same goes for anyone not in the guild- if you're bored and looking for some hard labour to keep you busy, I won't say no to the help!

[Zack is wandering through the village, doing just what he said- scouting out a spot that would work for the new building. What's most noticeable is that a) he's wearing a brilliant pink shirt and b) he's got a pink bow tied in his hair. Yes, it seems that he took Aerith up on her bet to wear pink like the manly man he is. He's got his journal ready to respond to whatever.]

Comments

[wingenvy]

I'm not the one you should be asking.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Do you think I'd still be trying to hide it if I thought it was unfair?

[wingenvy]

How come you're the big authority on what's best for him?

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Because somebody has to be.

[wingenvy]

...Guy, I'm gonna be real blunt with you, okay?

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

You say that like I can't handle it.

[wingenvy]

Might just blow your mind.

You need to stop being his servant.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

...that's like asking me to be a different person, Zack.

[wingenvy]

Hear me out.

That thing you just said a minute ago? That's not a lover talking. You sounded like you were his guardian or something- like Asch is your charge and you keep him around so you can take care of him.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

That is not why I "keep him around."

[wingenvy]

You make it sound like that. You're an adult, and he has to be one, too. The big authority on what's best for Asch should be Asch.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

...he wasn't given the opportunity to get there under his own steam.

I don't mind looking out for him until he's able to do it himself.

[wingenvy]

Well, I can't tell you what to do. But I don't think either of you are gonna be honest enough until you're on equal standing.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Then I'll wait 'til he gets there.

Asch is smart. He's already much further along than he once before we got together.

[wingenvy]

How do you think you'll know he's ready?

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

I'll know.

Because I'm a damn good servant.

[wingenvy]

...I don't even know what to say to that.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Then I suggest you drink.

[wingenvy]

[SIIIIIIIGH. Sip.]

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

[SIIIIIGH. Sip.]

So what about you, then?

[wingenvy]

What about me?

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Well, we've already established that you're a hypocrite and you just gave me loads of advice. My guess is that you speak from theoretical experience.

[wingenvy]

...Heh. Let's just say I was trying to save you from getting a lecture from your disgruntled and frustrated lover.

[count-gardios.livejournal.com]

Too late for that.

[wingenvy]

And you haven't learned your lesson? Man, you're a glutton for punishment!