Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 12:52:23 AM)
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Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 12:53:21 AM)
*He puffs on his cigar, pulling his coat about his form and waiting for Azu. He seems...vaguely displeased*
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 12:53:40 AM)
Azu considered him. "What's wrong?"
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 12:56:23 AM)
*He shakes his head* What did you need?
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:01:36 AM)
She considered him a moment and nodded in part to herself. "I'm not expecting anything in return, however nice that would be. I know you have a lot of things you must be concerned with right now, and I'm not even sure how to do this. I suppose instead I should just say it. I don't really know how to say it. When you're around the chill of winter just doesn't seem to matter. Spending time with you makes my days a bit brighter. I like you Octavian."
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:02:32 AM)
She hesitated a couple times, seeming to try to find the right words, but nodding and the last part was without hesitation when she reached it.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 1:04:57 AM)
*He sighs, softly. Sadly. Taking a long drag on his cigar before speaking, words smoky and soft* Thank you, Azu.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:06:40 AM)
She smiled a bit sadly, nodding. "It's okay if you don't feel the same. But, I felt I should tell you."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 1:08:27 AM)
It doesn't matter what I feel, Azu.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:09:55 AM)
"Why wouldn't it matter?"
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:10:22 AM)
She sounded perhaps a bit surprised by the idea of it not mattering.
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 1:11:50 AM)
Because, right now, it's politically untenable. It would put you at immense risk, and give any potential enemies a huge mallet with which to destry my reputation with. Even give them a reason to punish or execute me.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:14:38 AM)
She canted her head at him curiously. "This city, Haiti, the world, any of it can be swept away at a moment. If nothing else my years of helping the church and being what I am have taught me all the careful planning in the world can't stop lightning from striking."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 1:16:15 AM)
But careful planning can reduce the disaster that follows the strike. There's far too much that needs doing in this city to allow myself to put it at risk for my own selfishness.
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:20:42 AM)
She was quiet, watching him quietly. "I respect you whatever you deside Octavian, I'll be no less of a friend to you, but I don't think I understand."
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:21:29 AM)
(redundant me go)
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 1:23:29 AM)
*He flops to sitting on the curb, lighting another cigar as he does* What don't you understand?
Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 1:25:05 AM)
She'd sit down. "I don't particularly understand how your interpersonal relationships put the city at risk."
Octavian Vanderaa (Feb 23, 2011 2:09:08 AM)
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Azu Ongokos (Feb 23, 2011 2:10:27 AM)
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