it shall set you free etc etc

[deathkid]

» 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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nico di angelo

[deathkid]

[absolutperfection]

You’re going to find out that I’m an addict who’s afraid to let anyone close because I know they’ll realize that I’m not good enough for them and that they can do a whole hell of a lot better.

[There’s no way he just said that out loud right? He slowly tips his head to look at Nico.]

I’m the pathetic excuse of a punchline.

[deathkid]

[ oh no tj. ]

Your past doesn't matter to me. None of that matters. I just want someone who will return my feelings because I have a bad habit of falling to those who won't love me back.

I find you amazing and sexy. That's enough for me.

[absolutperfection]

I want someone who will love me back. Despite how messed up I am. Who supports me and won’t tell me that everything we had meant nothing. That I’m disgusting and that they were disgusted each time we were together.

It might be now but you won’t always feel that way. I don’t know how to stop thinking like this.

[deathkid]

I would never feel disgusted by you. If only you knew what it's been like to be me. I've been shunned and hated for what I am, so that you like me means a lot. I want you to feel loved too. And I would support you. I really think we could be good for each other.

[absolutperfection]

I want to believe you. I need to. I’ll try but I can’t promise that my head will let me. I don’t understand how they could hate you. You have no control over what you are.

I do like you and you would be good for me. You didn’t push me to drink or get high at the club, almost as if you knew how hard it would be to say no and that I’d hate myself after. You didn’t force me to tell you what I wasn’t ready to share. I want to push you away. Tell you that you’re not my type. That we can fuck but that’s it. I don’t want that. I’m afraid I’m going to say it anyway and I’m a good actor. I could make you believe me.

[deathkid]

Drinking and drugs will only make things worse. I want you to be happy. I want you to be whole. I know what it's like to be broken and forced to admit something when I'm not ready. I don't want the same for you. I figure you'll be honest with me when you're ready. Aren't you being honest now?

Please don't push me away. I couldn't bear it. I've been pushed away so many times already.

[absolutperfection]

I’m being honest now and I’m not sure why I’m saying what I am. I don’t usually do this. I want to tell you but it’ll just end things sooner and I’m so damn selfish. I want this to last.

I don’t want to. I’m convinced that I need to. Don’t let me. You’ll know when I try.

[deathkid]

It's probably magic of some sort. Either way, I'm the same. There are so many things I want to say but shouldn't. I want this to last too, but I drive people away sometimes.

But if you try to run from me, I'll only chase after you.

[absolutperfection]

[TJ snorts, bumping against Nico’s side. His tone is soft and amused.]

Creepy fucker. I’ll hold you to that.

[deathkid]

[ that just prompts a smirk and nico returns the bump before reaching out to trail cool fingers along tj's jaw. ]

I swear it on the Styx. That kind of oath might not mean much to you, but for people like me, it's binding.

[hititwithacrowbar]

Why not Ed?

[deathkid]

Why not Ed what?

[hititwithacrowbar]

You two complimented each other, at least from my point of view. I know he's with someone but why didn't you ever try and win him over?

[ He isn't sure why he feels the need to ask, but it's been on his mind.]

[deathkid]

Because he's with someone? Isn't he with his brother? I mean... I see the way they look at each other.

[hititwithacrowbar]

No, as far as I know they broke it off.

[ Jason shrugged some.]

But I mean like, before or even after. He seems like your type.

[deathkid]

I guess I never really thought about it. Do you think he's even interested?

[hititwithacrowbar]

Yeah, yeah I do. But, that's just my perspective. I'm known to be wrong.

[deathkid]

Well... I've been seeing TJ, but I guess I could test the waters.

[hititwithacrowbar]

You do you, Niks, I was just curious. If you like this guy do what you feel is best for you. Just an outsiders perspective.

[thestoriesarereal]

Can we be friends?

Not because you're a demigod or anything, but I like you. You're fun to be around.

[deathkid]

I don't see why we can't.

[thestoriesarereal]

Really?

[ Hopeful look. ]

[deathkid]

Sure. You're sweet. You remind me of when I was little.

[ oh, he didn't mean to add that last part. ]

[thestoriesarereal]

[And now she looks happy.]

You mean, a spunky kid who reads too much?

[And she's going to hug Nico now. YAY! Friends!]