week 2, saturday

[vigilantics]

[ well. there is a lot of things they can discuss. how tiring that trial was, what might happen tomorrow with natsuo, fitz and sandalphon. honestly, stephanie looks like she has barely slept and is about to fall over. she might prefer a nap.

but, first of all, there is one thing in particular they really need to address. ]

So. Historians.

Comments

[vigilantics]

... I like to think so. I honestly can't say that I always had the purest intentions, but I try.

[axilium]

... You're a good person. Even if you're not perfect, it's fine.

[vigilantics]

...

You might be the first person to ever tell me that.

[axilium]

... Are you kidding me?

[vigilantics]

Belph, I've been doing this for like... what, three? Four years? And only within the last two months have I had anyone tell me I'm doing a good job.

[axilium]

... I gotta say, everyone around you sucks.

[vigilantics]

Oh, they definitely suck.

[ batman is a jerk: news at 11. ]

But I sucked, too. And I made some mistakes that... well, like I said, this leg ain't the worst thing to ever happen to me. I'm doing my best though! And one day I'll make everyone who ever told me to quit to eat those words.

[axilium]

...

Well, I'll be rooting for you, then.

[vigilantics]

My own cheerleader?

[axilium]

Sure, if you want one.

[vigilantics]

Sure! Your first order of business can be [ she taps her cheek ] a kiss for good luck.

[ please hit her for the love of god. this is how she lifts the mood after sharing her crappy superhero history. ]

[axilium]

No.

[vigilantics]

[ honestly she expected a line about hikage getting jealous or something, so just the "no" makes her laugh. ]

A hug?

[axilium]

... None of this is quite what I meant.

[vigilantics]

I know.

I just like seeing you squirm a bit.

[axilium]

And here I thought I was the sadist.

[vigilantics]

Eh. Maybe I'm picking up your bad habits. I heard that happens when you hang out enough times.

[axilium]

Are you suggesting I'm a bad influence on you?

[vigilantics]

You're a terrible influence on me! You get me drunk and talk about drugs.

[axilium]

You suggested the drinks!

[vigilantics]

You laughed at me!

[axilium]

Because you were amusing me.

[vigilantics]

Every time you say something like that, the urge to hit you over the head with my crutch goes up.

[axilium]

I tend to inspire that reaction.

[vigilantics]

The three emotions you inspire in me are motivational speeches, mild flirtation, and violence, it seems.

[ none of those are emotions. ]