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]

[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.]