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Ah... I seem to have gotten a handle on this device... I think...

[Ioder peers closely at the SFC in his hand, head tilting slightly to the side thoughtfully. For all his confusion, he looks slightly bemused. His first couple of weeks in Vatheon have been... interesting, to say the least.]

My cousin, Estellise, informed me that I should make an introduction here. My name is Ioder and-- I've never kissed anyone, not in the 18 years I've been alive--

[The bemused expression is gone in a flash, replaced by wide green eyes and hands over his mouth, voice coming out muffled behind them]

O... oh... so this is that curse-- Sometimes when I'm alone, I sing silly songs to myself to pass the time, because days in the palace were just that lonely--

[His hands clench tighter, eyes closing. Eventually he manages enough composure to reach forward...]

Perhaps I should do this another time...

[and turn the device off before it gets any worse]

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I keep hearing that...

[he doesn't sound terribly convinced, though.

The second comment actually gets Ioder to turn a bit pink in the cheeks, and he looks away.]

Nothing wrong with being a virgin...

I'm serious though. Listen.

[Uh oh.]

Romance is this pathetic idea that people have created over a few hundred years. They use it to explain why they are so obsessed with someone so that they don't feel uncomfortable with the fact that it's merely because they have some strong sexual desire towards them. Love in and of itself is just a stupid excuse for women to constantly complain about how there are no good men in the world and then they want to kill themselves because their current men leave them for other women and the vicious cycle continues. Then there are the men who are just looking to put their dick in something and hold no real value no matter what they really say. It's the raw honest truth. Men just want to get laid and women just want to feel pretty for a day and like someone actually cares about their pitiful emotional issues and their day-to-day lives of doing nothing.

Kissing isn't anything different. Most people kiss people when they like them or feel a sudden urge of attraction but it's just child's play. Kissing leads to making out which leads to heavy petting which leads to touching and oral sex and normal sex. I'm really just bitter about love because I've had to repress my love for years and years because I'm apparently not good enough-

[He stops abruptly and stares off the camera. Ioder's not the only one affected by the curse.]

No. There's nothing wrong with it. It's just amusing that Vatheon is so full of them. You're a really cute kid though. I'm sure one of Vatheon's lonely girls will get a crush on you and want to kiss you and whatever. It helps that you're royal~.

I--...

[Wow. What can he even say to that? Confession aside that's just... so much more bitter than he's ever heard anyone speak before.

Poor Ioder is just left staring, mouth slightly open, completely at a loss for how to respond.]

[..........]

Of course! [And he's smiling kindly as though he didn't just say all of that.]

I'm sure that there is a form of true love that exists in this world. It's just very precious and difficult to find. So that's just okay with that. But really! It's nothing to be ashamed of, Ioder. I'm sure you'll find a princess here. Or a prince. Whichever way you swing~!

[Why does he not believe you, Izaya?]

... thank you for your... vote of confidence...

[....Well. He frowns a little.]

Eh? What's wrong?

[You broke him?]

Ah... it's... it's nothing.

[wow, he doesn't even have to have the curse working to make that sound completely and utterly unconvincing]

[Izaya would never.]

...Are you sure about that?

[Bro, you're talking to like, the king of reading people. That's not going to work.]

If you really want to kiss someone, you could always kiss me you know.

[It's hard to tell if that's an encouraging smile or a mocking smirk. Somewhere in between maybe?]

[if he had something to choke on right now, he'd be doing it. His face has gone a very different shade of red and he can't hardly sputter through a response.]

[Oh now you're just being endearing and Izaya's shoulders are shaking as he snickers.]

Say! You really are a cute kid! Am I making you speechless? Nnn!

[So gleeful.]

Why are you blushing?

D... do you tease everyone like this, or have you just been reserving this for the ones you consider 'cute'.

[is that irritation in Ioder's voice?]

Is that a serious question? And I'm not sure what you mean by teasing.

[He looks so...Confused at Ioder's question. Almost genuinely surprised]

[And then... there's a childish huff before Ioder waves a hand]

Nevermind.

[followed by a more curious look, along with a little pink coming back to his cheeks]

... were you serious? Earlier, I mean.

About what?

[...Is that another blush? Izaya doesn't comment but really, Ioder, stop being cute.]

[But he's so good at it!]

That if I really wanted to kiss some one, I could kiss you.

[At least he doesn't stumble over his words this time. It's not like he can avoid the question now that it's out there. The curse would see to that.]

[APPARENTLY. Izaya does not expect this :|]

Eh? You'd really want to kiss me?

[Seriouslybro]

...Well sure. I don't see why not. I didn't know that I was your type!

[Aheh. He's flattered.]

[If Ioder knew how to key smash he would be doing that right. A lot.

Amazingly he doesn't outwardly sputter but his face certainly gets red.]

I'd have to say you're not really, no. But the one I do care for is not only not here, but probably would turn tail and run if I ever admitted my feelings for him just because I'm the Emperor.

[Oh damn it all.]

Oh damn it all...

Ouch. My feelings.

[But then he looks at the camera a bit more intently at that little revelation.]

...I see. Well. Admitting your feelings can make a situation unnecessarily difficult.

[......He's just going to speak very quietly now. You can barely hear him.]

It's really just best to hold it down.

After all! [And normal again] There are few things more rewarding than being in control of yourself, nn? Although if you love him...

[He can't believe he's about to say this but.]

Then maybe you should respect that idea of him in your mind...and not just kiss anyone. You might regret it if you do. I wonder a lot why people don't like me.

...

[Why you give him conflicting messages, Izaya.]

Perhaps it's because you're so confusing?

[Hello honesty that's not being driven by the curse.]

So I'm to either keep an idea alive that may or may not happen, of some one I may or may not see again, that would more than likely blanch at the thought of ever being with me - and that's only if I ever got the courage to tell him the truth.

Or, allow myself to give in to silly urges and do something I may or may not regret later on?

Is that roughly what you're trying to tell me, Mister Izaya?

[Dude, harsh.]

Yeah but that's no reason to dislike me....

[Not that that confession had been true of course.]

Um yup! Guess so. It really depends on what you want to do. Although I understand the situation more than you give me credit for.

How-ever. If you ever want that kiss or anything, I'd be happy to kiss you, even if you don't like me because I'm confusing. Regrets, for most people, are impossible to avoid anyway. You might as well make the choice you think suits you best. So what is it gonna be?

Now I never said I disliked you, Mister Izaya.

[he goes quiet here, obviously mulling it over]

... I would be lying if I said I wasn't at least a little curious and intrigued by the thought.

[...Ah Ioder.]

Would you like to come over for some tea?

I would, thank you.

Great. I'll be expecting you.

[No, he doesn't say when. He just sort of clicks off.

OOC: Would you like to slide into action from here or start a log? If you're interested in playing that out of course.]

Ah--...

[well this has certainly been an... interesting day.

And it's not over yet.

ooc: I am okay with playing it out, and a log would be fine. ^^]

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