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[noreasonneeded]

Random messages and thread continuations welcome here!

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[noreasonneeded]

I have not, and I always like new ones to work with. It's appreciated. I befriended a lock and safe maker under the guise of a rich mercher's son always on the quest to upgrade his father's security to get easy access and practice with what most are using these days.

[aspolyhymnia]

That's brilliant, but I'd expect no less.

Let me know if this one is as difficult to pick as people claim.

[noreasonneeded]

It's a very useful false identity, I'm impressed with how long I've managed to make it last. I imagine you've used some false identities over the years, too. Or have you always presented yourself as the muse you are?

I shall. I'll carve out some time tonight for it.

[aspolyhymnia]

I've used loads of names and identites. If I am too open about being a Muse, I could end up being held captive. It has happened before, though he wasn't very clever and I was able to escape in a few days. Though I have used the name Stella on and off for quite a while, I think it fits me well.

[noreasonneeded]

What made you choose Stella?

[aspolyhymnia]

It's been around a long time. And I like to think that sometimes I surround myself with stars.

[noreasonneeded]

Stars are certainly a popular imagery throughout time.

[aspolyhymnia]

Do you have a different name suggestion for me?

Is Kaz your given name or did you change it along the way?

[noreasonneeded]

Your name should be yours, shouldn't it? Not something I devise.

It's just my name, I'm sorry to say. There's no story around it.

[aspolyhymnia]

Right, but I'm still curious what you would have come up with to suit me.

You have a mystery about you so it could have gone either way.

[noreasonneeded]

You do know that I just call most of my female friends 'dear' right? [He's not super creative in this fashion, Stella.] If you were looking for a name that blends into a Kerch backstory, Tess is pretty. [He has to add a practical element to the game, it's Kaz.]

That's fair, but no, I didn't pick out the name Kaz. No idea why it was given to me, other than it's also a Kerch name. Never felt the need to change it, unless I'm using a false passport.

[aspolyhymnia]

Tess could work. You can use that for me if I ever need fake papers.

[that's some stamp of approval.]

Kaz is nice, though doesn't leave much room for cute little nicknames, does it? Kazzy. No. Kazzle?

[noreasonneeded]

You'll never be short of words to rhyme with the name, either. I'll keep that in mind, regarding papers.

Yes, I'm sure I'll be taken very seriously if called Kazzle. Just Kaz is fine.

[aspolyhymnia]

Come on, Kazzle is a little cute.

[She pouts.]

Just for me, when no one is around?

[noreasonneeded]

That sounds like the name for an actual cat, not a grown man. Or perhaps name one of your pillows it. [He's mostly joking.]

[aspolyhymnia]

My sweet little Kazzle pillow, always up for a cuddle?

Maybe I'll draw a grumpy face on it.

[The teasing is strong.]

[noreasonneeded]

Grumpy isn't my signature look, is it? I thought it was a scheming face.

[He doesn't mind the teasing. Kaz gravitates to those who aren't above teasing him, it makes him feel normal.]

[aspolyhymnia]

It's moody and judgemental either way.

Do I get to hit you with the pillow version of you?

[noreasonneeded]

And satisfied, when a tricky part of a plan is finally figured out.

Just not when I'm holding a beverage, I'd hate to waste it.

[aspolyhymnia]

It needs movable eyebrows so it can do that single brow raise.

I'd never want to waste wine or coffee.

[noreasonneeded]

You seem to know all my facial tricks.

Worse than wine, whiskey. Though I wouldn't want to spoil either.

[aspolyhymnia]

I spend more time looking at your face than you do.

I will preserve all drinks.

[noreasonneeded]

That's probably true, in which case, I hope you tell me if I end up with something on my face.

[aspolyhymnia]

I would. Unless it's a bruise, you probably remember getting those

[noreasonneeded]

I'd worry if I didn't know about a bruise, but toothpaste in the corner of the mouth in the morning before coffee can wake me up enough to see it, or a food slip with something saucy, that's the question.