♠ 09 | video

[beauchevalier]

[In the early hours of the morning, what people will see over their SFCs is a very large room that takes on the appearance of an art studio. Despite the many artistic supplies spread in various locations, the room does house a single man in it. This man is sitting in front of a canvas that doesn't have much on it, yet he's staring very intently at the canvas before setting the brush down. What can be seen is a painting of three hearts; one white, one black, and one gray. After a few moments of staring at his creation, he picks up the SFC which was already switched on prior to him painting this odd picture, the expression on his face rather neutral. Not happy or sad, simply neutral.]

Do call me curious dear Vatheon, but this is something I have been pondering for some time now. Why should we celebrate holidays we don't celebrate back home? Certainly some have been for the amusement of it, but take for instance this one we currently celebrated. For those who don't believe in love, a holiday entirely dedicated to it is seen as ridiculous. But that can be said of all people who don't believe in certain holidays, doesn't it?

Though this holiday especially can also arouse questions within us, particularly to matters of the heart as that seems to be its theme. A few I can think of are: Is there such a thing as true happiness or love? Is the feeling truly there or not? Can the supposed happiness and love gained with another who said they felt the same remain always? Or will it fade away like sand being washed away by the ocean?

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[beauchevalier]

[Angelo grabs a near by couch pillow and throws it at Serph angrily, before storming into the bedroom to hide under the blankets. He may or may not be hiding his face in the pillows because he might not want Serph to see him getting upset.]

[bufudine]

[Whatever reaction Serph had been expecting, it hadn't been that. Serph catches the pillow, bewildered, before watching Angelo storm into his bedroom. After a long moment, Serph puts down the pillow and makes his way to Angelo's bedroom, but does not enter.

Instead, he leans against the doorframe and waits, watching the lump under the blankets known as Angelo.]

[beauchevalier]

[Angelo did decide to hide his face in the pillows and bury himself in the blankets to hide himself. All Serph will be able to hear is groans and maybe soft sobbing of someone who is in fact upset. His pride won't let him move from this spot nor let him even face Serph right now.]

[bufudine]

[Uhhh..........................]

What is wrong?

[beauchevalier]

[Angelo says nothing, his body and head still buried within the bed. The groaning and sobbing having stopped, silent is present instead. After a short while however, he sits up to stare at Serph while remaining silent until his expression turns soft as he moves to sit on the edge of the bed. Then the silent is cut with spoken words.]

Please come sit next to me, Serph.

[bufudine]

[There's a long pause, before Serph steps into Angelo's room and sits on the edge of the bed. But, notably, he puts a respectable amount of bed between Angelo and himself, and waits for Angelo to speak again.]

[beauchevalier]

[Angelo grabs one of his pillows and throws it at Serph since he doesn't approve of this distance between them. He'll have an expression of disapproval too.]

I said next to me, not a short distance away.

[bufudine]

[But he is next to you, Angelo. Serph even uses a hand to gesture between them, demonstrating that he's on the same side of the bed as Angelo.]

This is close enough.

[And when he says it's close enough, it's close enough.]

[beauchevalier]

[Nope, this will not do. Angelo crosses his arms still and remains quite annoyed.]

No it isn't, you need to sit closer.

[bufudine]

[Serph tilts his head.]

Why?

[beauchevalier]

[Angelo sighs and keeps his arms crossed.]

Because it's rude to sit so far away.

[bufudine]

[He's faintly amused, but Serph doesn't let that show on his face.]

Like throwing pillows?

[But he does reseat himself slightly closer. Slightly. Like, one butt length. So there's still some space between them.]

[beauchevalier]

[He can slightly feel that Serph may or may not be amused by this, yet he doesn't care.]

I have a very legitimate reason to throw pillows at you.

[However, when Serph complies with moving closer and he takes the opportunity to seat himself again nearer to Serph.]

[bufudine]

[Uh huh. Sure. But he glances at the quickly shortening distance between them.]

This is close enough.

[beauchevalier]

[Keeping the distance between them, there was a sigh escaping his lips before he moves no more.]

Why does it matter to you what's wrong with me?

[bufudine]

[The answer comes easily.]

You're my friend.

[beauchevalier]

[Instead of sighing, he silently looks at Serph with slight surprise and confusion.]

You truly consider me your friend?

[bufudine]

[A nod. Despite the, you know, harassment.]

[beauchevalier]

[He sees no harrassment between them and stares at Serph closer.]

Would you do anything for me as my friend then?

[bufudine]

[Serph matches Angelo's stare. There isn't a change in expression as he tells Angelo flatly--]

I have limits.

[beauchevalier]

[A sigh before he pulls back slightly and frowns.]

So I cannot ask favors of you?

[bufudine]

[He shakes his head, though it's more a "no, you can ask favours," rather than a "no, you can't."]

It depends on the favour.

[He elaborates slightly.]

It is peoples' choice to do as I ask, not their obligation.

[beauchevalier]

[He sighs again and takes a deep breath in then out before replying. His eyes even close slightly while he looks down at the floor.]

When you spoke of my brother and feelings before... You were correct in your assumptions. However I... I simply ask that if my brother were ever to come to the city, you allow me to handle him alone. No defense force or interference from anyone else, he's my problem and no one else's.

[bufudine]

[Hm. He'd made a similar argument with Ky, with regards to justice and the potential that there would be more of his kind -- Tribe or not -- arriving in Vatheon.]

I'll allow you to sort your problems with your brother.

[That is Angelo's responsibility, not his. However...]

But the Defense Force will step in, should your dealings escalate before then.

[beauchevalier]

[He shakes his head and puts on a more serious tone, in both face and voice.]

While he's not to be taken lightly, I don't want anyone to step in and fight him. He'll try to twist my words or his own to make him appear to be innocent in any given situation. He's abused his power with the Templars and the church, who knows what he will do if he can get the Defense Force wrapped around his fingers.