002; elevator of forced honesty

[memefox]

elevator of forced honesty

» POST: a top level for your character(s) » RESPOND: to other characters ICly. your characters are now trapped in an elevator together. » UH OH: neither character can lie. » ADDITIONAL, OPTIONAL COMPLICATIONS: at player discretion characters may also... a. be unable to remain silent when asked questions b. be unable to speak around the truth when answering c. be compelled to reveal truths/secrets unprompted THE POWER OF THE ELEVATOR COMPELS YOU.

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[spellslots]

I've died almost twenty times, I can't be that good.

[There's a fine line he's walking between the truth and self-depreciation here, but he really doesn't think he's all that much of a threat to Rin.]

I'm not asking you to like, let me put a knife to your throat or whatever, just have a little faith that I'm not out to fuck you over?

[imperceptus]

That's pretty impressive.

[ He knows you can come back from death if you've got someone willing to pull you back, but he's pretty squarely focused on not even approaching that possibility. ]

I can try.

[spellslots]

I feel like that's the best I'm gonna get, so - thank you.

[It bothers him, but not in a way where he's annoyed or frustrated, just that it makes him a little sad because he remembers how shitty it felt, to be so mistrustful.

If Rin were Lup or... anyone else, he might offer a hug, but instead he just gives his arm a gentle squeeze.]

Anything you want me to answer while we're stuck with this shit?

[imperceptus]

[ It's truly the best he can do--for now, anyway. There's too much fear, too much bitterness, too much paranoia. He struggles and strains against his upbringing, but the pull of blood is not so easily escaped.

He looks at Taako, thoughtful. ]

Seems wrong to take advantage. So I'll ask--do you want me to take advantage?

[ eyebrow waggle ]

[spellslots]

[That hand on Rin's arm is now being used to (lightly) smack him.]

God, you fucking — [You're a dick is apparently a lie.

Taako huffs out a breath.] Yes. [Fuck.] Maybe. I don't know. I have no idea if you're actually into me or you just treat everyone like this.

[imperceptus]

[ Rin shrugs. ]

Little of column A, little of column B. You know you're attractive.

[spellslots]

[He is very very glad that wasn't a question in any way, because Taako thinks I was, which isn't something he wants to say out loud.]

I'm also kind of fucking insufferable, sometimes. Don't-- you don't have to say anything on that topic while you can't lie, let's leave my ego in peace. But, you know, just cause I know how attractive I am - [Working his way around that one.] - doesn't mean everyone's gonna be into me, and you're pretty... you know.

[He kind of vaguely gestures at Rin but doesn't actually have a wrap up for that sentence. Rin just seems too cool for him sometimes.]

[imperceptus]

[ Rin doesn't think Taako's insufferable at all, but Taako also asked him not to speak to it, so he doesn't.

He just arches a brow. ]

I'm sure I don't know. But you've always been charming to me.

[ Well, he spoke on it anyway. Elevators. ]

[spellslots]

You're very handsome, makes it pretty easy.

[To be charming.

But now that little flicker of worry over having to reveal the Wonderland bullshit is gone, Taako manages a grin.]

So you like me, huh?

[insufferable.]

[imperceptus]

Oh, I know.

[ He sees no reason for false humility here. ]

I was bred that way.

[ It's not quite genetic engineering, but it's close enough. ]

And--I like you as much as I let myself like anyone.

[ He'd like to stop himself now, but ... ]

Which is unfortunately more than I'd prefer.

[spellslots]

Wow, that's a couple of kinda alarming things there, huh?

[Maybe the breeding thing more than anything, although it speaks more to Rin's parents than Rin himself, he imagines, except for like.... there was probably a lot of pressure there, growing up.

The second sentiment he understands a little more, because it's how he was after Sazed, until Magnus and Merle wormed their way back into his life. So he decides not to touch on the breeding thing and just - sighs.]

I get it, bubbale, and I don't-- I mean I feel like we're gonna end up going in circles here cause all I can do is promise I'm not gonna fuck you over but you're not gonna believe it cause – and I'm just guessing here based on my own shit – you don't have a good track record with trusting people. As much as my ego is enjoying the fact you do like me, nothing has to change if you're not chill with it, we can just keep doing what we're doing.

[Look at him, being considerate and shit. He's proud of himself.]

[imperceptus]

[ He just shrugs. Drow society is alarming, especially to people outside of it. ]

No, I don't. But that doesn't mean I don't want to try.

[ He'll just leave it at that. ]

[spellslots]

Then give it a shot.

[It's an offering without making too much of a big deal out of it, because he (obviously) meant what he said about not needing anything to change.]

I'll give you like, one free stab if I do fuck you over.

[imperceptus]

[ He laughs, genuinely, a sound deep and warm and right from the gut. ]

All right, Taako. Let's see how it goes.

[spellslots]

[Oh, that's pretty nice.]

You've got yourself a deal.

[And he seals it with a kiss. On the cheek. Because he's still a bit of a weenie.]