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[flared]

[So, this week is shaping up to be a barrel of laughs, isn't it? And Axel intends to take full advantage of it.

Never mind that this could come around full circle to bite him in the ass later. With the SFC turned on he shows up, grinning with his head rested in his hand.

Hello, Vatheon.]

Let's play a game. A bonding exercise, if you will. I figure it'll lift everyone's spirits a little.

On a scale from 1 to 10, let's tell each other how attractive we think we are. Then we'll take turns explaining why. Sound good?

(( ooc: Threadjacking is totally cool, btw ))

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[video]

[flared]

Hmmm...

[He actualy has to think about that for a moment. One terrible thing and one good thing...]

Well, first I'll give you a 7.

[Think think think]

I like to manipulate people if it's within my best interests.

[... Well, ok, he didn't want to say that in particular, but there it is.]

But I'm always loyal to those who matter.

[video]

[fundemetal]

[He doesn't believe his ears.] You're lying, right? Did you manage not to get cursed? I'm not a 7. Not even close.

Dude, a lot of people do that. There's a lot worse things you could do than that. Especially when it's balanced out with ly=oyalty.

[video]

[flared]

[He shrugs.]

Take it or leave it, man.

[As for his terribleness... Axel will just not comment on it.]

[video] I'm just gonna pretend my typo in the previous comment isn't there

[fundemetal]

I'll take it, but could ya tell me where in Hades you got that number for me?

[video] I didn't even notice it shoosh

[flared]

[Axel shrugs again.]

Dunno. Guess I could say I like your personality for one. Reminds me of someone I know.

[video]

[fundemetal]

On a scale of 1 to 10 for personality, I'm definitely a 10. So I guess that averages out with looks for the 7? [10+4=14/2=7]

[video]

[flared]

[He kind of has to think about where the heck you even got that idea. But, sure. Why not.]

Yeah, ok. That works.

Brush your hair out a little more and we'll see about giving you half a point extra.

[video]

[fundemetal]

The only time I've managed to tame my hair was with some machine oil. Not exactly the best way to mask the curls, fire bro.

[video]

[flared]

Maybe you should get a hair cut.

[Heh. Fire bro.]

[video] threadjacking just because.

[shippingmath]

[Being compelled to tell the truth can suck sometimes. Now is apparently one of them. But maybe Dirk can pull this off without being awkward about it?]

Why the disbelief, dude? I'd say you get a higher number, if anything.

[video]

[fundemetal]

[Well, he's doing well so far.]

Because I'm a scrawny short goofball with pointy ears. Only time I get called hot is when I'm on fire.

[video]

[shippingmath]

Then don't light up until after I say this. You're hot.

[Chances to escape this conversation without embarrassment on both sides rapidly diminishing. Going up in flames, you could say.]

[video]

[fundemetal]

You really think so, bro? [Leo is still in a state of disbelief despite the whole curse thing going on. He's noticed not everyone is affected by it, so when it comes to comments about his looks, he's not gonna jump right to believing it's the truth.] You're not just jerkin' my chain are ya?

[You could say that.]

[video]

[shippingmath]

Speaking from general knowledge and also from personal preference, yes, that's my opinion on the subject.

[video] 1/2

[fundemetal]

[Leo blushes. Then the personal preference part really starts to sink in. His nose winds up catching on fire. While Dirk has witnessed his fire abilities, he's pretty sure he hasn't accidentally caught himself on fire in front of him. This just makes him even more embarrassed.]

Um...

[the feed cuts off.]

[video]

[fundemetal]

[Several minutes pass and Leo's face has mostly returned to normal. His cheeks are still a little pink, but at least he's not on fire any more.]

Sorry about that, dude. So yeah... [He trails off for a moment as he tries not to just blurt things out and make an ass of himself.]

By personal preference you mean guys in general or specifically me?

[video]

[shippingmath]

[By the time Leo comes back (and he does come back! Dirk almost wasn't expecting it) Dirk's a little pink in the face himself.]

I tend to find guys more attractive. But my point was more specifically about you, since you were so skeptical about it.

[video]

[ex_knowledge575]

Shut up Leo, of course you're a seven.

[video]

[fundemetal]

[He wants to argue, but he knows for certain that Annabeth is under the curse. His arguments are immediately invalid. Plus it's Annabeth.]

[So he just gapes at her like a dope for several moments.]

[video]

[ex_knowledge575]

Seriously, you're cute. There's no reason why you shouldn't have a girlfriend.

...okay, you're a little short and not my type but still.

[ Give her another minute or two Leo. She's already resolved once this week not to talk to you. ]

[video]

[fundemetal]

I don't think I'm anyone's type.

You would be my type if you weren't [he struggles to hold it back.] so scary.

1/2

[ex_knowledge575]

Pssh you're plenty of girls' type--

2/2

[ex_knowledge575]

--there you go with the scary thing again. WHAT MAKES YOU THINK I'M SCARY?

[video]

[fundemetal]

THAT RIGHT THERE.

When you came up to us at the Grand Canyon you were all "GRRR. WHERE'S MY BOYFRIEND?" I thought you were going to kill us. Scary.

[video]

[ex_knowledge575]

WELL HE WAS MISSING. And I had reason to believe you had him. Wouldn't you be scary then?

Percy doesn't think I'm scary.

[ You keep telling yourself that Annabeth ]