noreasonneeded | IC/Overflow Post

He once blamed my disposition on never going to school to take it out in a debate class.

As much as I welcome another enemy, I’m glad it isn’t you, too.

Did he? He once blamed mine on fire being my primary ability. I think his words were 'With your attitude, it's no wonder you're a pyro.' I might have lit his jacket on fire afterward.

As if he has any room to talk.

You and me both. I prefer this over having another enemy. Besides. All the havoc we can create as allies and friends is so much better than as enemies.

Everyone talks about fire burning things to ashes, and it does. Those who are smart about it though know that sometimes it takes a razing to properly have something new grow.

A method in the madness for certain.

Exactly. In some ecosystems, a burn is necessary in order for new growth. In this case, I thought he needed a new jacket and an attitude adjustment.

Both worked in the short term.

Absolutely. As there always should be.

A lesson to learn, always have another jacket as a backup. When one steals, always steal in pairs where applicable.

That motto does come in handy, especially when you need multiple hats or jackets for any reason.

It's how I have so many grimoires from assholes who didn't need them.

[A couple of which she returned to families she came across as a sign of good faith.]

Storing up for a rainy day works in every sense, especially in places saturated like Ketterdam or New Orleans. The question is more a matter of timing, distribution, and usage than anything else. As tempting as it is to swindle at every turn, sometimes its better to let the small fish get swallowed by another first, and let the work be done for you. The wait is longer but the payout more plentiful, and there's more to give around at the end to those who deserve it.

Once upon a time, I would have said patience wasn't a virtue I held. But, over the last decade or so, I've learned that what you say is true.

It is annoying to have to wait so long though sometimes.

Admittedly, I have a lot more patience for plots than I do people. I'm all right with years of meticulous planning but I get annoyed being asked the same question more than once.

I can see that. Even as a more 'people person', people are exhausting.

Feeding your roof crows has reminded me how sometimes I prefer animals (including birds) over people. And plans. Animals and plans.

Edited 2023-08-07 23:19 (UTC)

They are indeed. It’s a very short list whose company I enjoy instead of just tolerating.

I like that you had to specify the birds are included, too. Is it because they have no manners you needed to add that addendum?

Exactly.

Birds have exactly zero manners, except perhaps the crow to a certain degree, and so yes, I had to specify that they were included despite that.

Even the ones who are rude like geese are amusing to a degree.

They just know what they want and aren't afraid to honk about it.

Once, for a span of ten minutes, I wanted to be a goose and just honk at people and peck at them.

But, I figured it's much more fun to be sarcastic instead.

Plus, a goose couldn't set people on fire.

Although perhaps one sent to hell could. I'd have to check with Adonis on that.

Good point.

Why have I not asked this myself? Not that I've seen one when I've been there but... if there is, I have found my new pet.

[Is a goose from hell supposed to be a pet? No. Would she want one anyway? Yes, probably.]

Shouldn't a witch have a pet familiar, anyway? You should get one.

[So he can play with it. She's likely seen him make friends with guard animals on the job while everyone else in the crew wonders why Dirtyhands is only nice to them. Furry animals especially seem to delight him. He tries to hide it but can't resist rubbing their bellies to the Crows endless amusement, though it's in large part because he can touch them without touching skin.]

Edited (Phone tag issues, ugh) 2023-08-10 11:16 (UTC)

They should but haven't managed to find mine yet. It would figure that it would be a goose from hell.

If I manage this, I will bring it by and introduce you.

[ She appreciates that he makes friends with animals on the job as much as she does in general. ]

You should. If it’s impressive enough I wouldn’t be above replacing a current crew member with it. The feathers might hide the tattoo, though.

That would be a shame because it is such a good tattoo.

But the benefits may outweigh the cons.

It's one of the few things the Dregs did right before me.

[He has no creativity when it comes to thinking up art designs of his own.]

Yours will have to visit. I have too many pets to manage in the form of people to go out of my way to get a furry one.

[Famous last words, probably. If one sneaked into the Slat he's sure the other Crows wouldn't let him send it away.]

A broken clock is still correct twice so I suppose they had that win coming.

Even for a potentially cute and definitely dangerous hell kitten?

If there is such a thing?

Not a hell crow? You’re not alone in calling me a cat, I will give you that.

After some of the things I’ve seen over the past few years, there isn’t much I put outside the realm of possibly existing.

They already live on your roof. Those crows would give any hell crow a run for their money. They're the descendants of the hell crows.

Fair point. I will have you know I sent the very important text to Adonis right now to see if there is a thing. I will let you know what he says.

I assume it will be along the lines of: Piper. No.

They have deviously conned many a person into feeding them.

He's probably just jealous at the thought that he might not be the only being from hell you favor.

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