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Gaius, then.

*He eyes the lollipop in his mouth, for just a moment, before tugging his gaze back up to his face.*

Do you have any sweets you'd like to trade? I'll share a cake with you in return, if you'd like? I'd just have to bake it first. *Something he's totally game for doing.*

...I'd offer rock candy, but that's still hardening. It'll be awhile longer.

{And I've made his speed/avoid even better now by switching him to a myrmidon. Hard mode sure does like to test my patience.... :P}}

((ooc: thank god for infinite grinding!))

I suppose my offer would have to depend on the size of the cake, wouldn't it?

[ He rests a hand on his hip, quirking a brow. ]

I could also offer my services if you'd rather. I'm something of an entrepreneur.

I'm intending a large two-layer cake - not sure if chocolate or vanilla. Maybe one of each. But... services? Would you mind elaborating? *He has no idea. None.*

{Hell yeah. And since it's summer, I'm getting tier-1 character streetpass tags onto my worldmap. A lot of which have the gist of "go easy on me." I feel bad for them - they get my normal-mode end-game team, full of stat caps everywhere and lots and lots of skills. Though I don't have any of the DLC classes. I'm taking it very slow in hard mode because rushing ahead too much is not working too well. XD}}

Surprise me with the flavor.

As far as my services go, I've a myriad of talents to offer! Crafting pendants, sewing clothes, and I'm not half bad working with a forge.

[ A pause, as he glances around before lowering his tone. ]

I'm also in the business of acquisitions.

*Well, he catches on pretty damn quick, and matches the lowered tone.*

Well, if you're ever asked to acquire something called an HC, be very careful. If the odds are not in your favor, it could be a death-trap to even attempt.

*A beat.*

If you're ever asked about one, come to me first. I'll divulge what I can.

Other than that, I really don't have much use for those kinds of skills at the moment. *He smiles wryly.*

You're speaking with someone who generally spends time with ladies all night. *With all of one male exception so far....*

An HC...?

[ Definitely doesn't sound familiar - he's never been asked to steal anything that's abbreviated, for that matter. ]

I'll keep that in mind, but I usually don't sign on for suicide missions. Just one, so far.

[ saving the world was kind of worth the risk ]

Ah? I could nick some exotic underclothes if that's your activity of choice - for you or them, or both for that matter.

N-no... I don't think I'd like that. I try to live, ah, an "honest" life. I don't need to have thievery on top of people trying to pick fights with me. I can generally buy what I need....

*He huffs, flustered.*

Besides, 'exotic underclothes' wouldn't look good on me.

*You don't know what's under the clothing, Gaius. At least Haruki's not a risen? There's a reason that he wears covering clothing.*

An HC is short for "Hybrid Child". They're expensive, life-sized dolls. Only the upper class can afford them.

{...I just gave myself an idea. I have 2 other HC muses besides Haruki. I'm curious how Gaius would react to figuring out that HCs are alive in the midst of trying to steal one? XDD;; }}

Hey, say no more. I'm not looking to tarnish your reputation - just making an offer, that's all.

[ It doesn't faze him in the slightest when people point out that his isn't an honest living. You can't be a professional thief if you're burdened with a guilty conscience, after all.

His arms fold over his chest, eyebrows arching at the explanation. ]

Huh! No wonder I haven't seen one - until recently I never mingled with the upper crust, and even now it's only a handful. So what makes it so dangerous?

((ooc: I'm down for this experiment!))

If one falls on you, some of your bones can break, and then that's the end of the road if you get caught. The older models especially, weigh about as much as a heavy suit of armor - helmet and all.

Carrying one is difficult for a one-person team unless the HC is tiny. You can tell what is an HC is because they have visible joint marks and partially transparent skin over those parts. Their eyes also look like glass. *Fortunately, Haruki's eyes no longer look that way.*

{I can custom make one for you if you want, since the other one is too old? And then there's this cutie.}}

I think I'd manage to avoid getting crushed under one. It would be pitiful if that's what did me in after having dodged blades and spells alike.

[ His teeth clench lightly against the candy in his mouth - something seems a touch fishy about the wording. ]

I would have thought I'd know right off the bat because it's a life-sized doll - what else would I think it was?

((ooc: I can roll with whichever you think would work best! o/ ))

*He doesn't miss a beat, and he does notice how Gaius's teeth shift against the candy.*

Just telling you a basic descriptor. There are cloth dolls too, you know? For all you could know, I was talking about possessed cloth dolls that spring to life and swallow people whole!

{Okay! Gimme a bit and I'll set something up with Minao. It would take me a long time to settle on a new muse.}}

[ He visibly grimaces at the mental image. ]

No, it's alright. I didn't want to have pleasant dreams tonight anyway.

((ooc: take your time! ))

...I was joking. Shit like that doesn't exist.

*Although he's frowning, his expression eases somewhat.*

Or is your imagination that strong?

{Here! http://bittydoll.dreamwidth.org/1182.html Let me know if I need to change anything. :3 }}

I've been forced to reevaluate my definition of "impossible" quite a bit lately. I wouldn't even be surprised if they were real at this point.

((ooc: Nah that looks good! ))

Ugh. Sorry about that, man.

*He rummages in the small bag he has, and... pulls out a strawberry cupcake.*

Here. I was gonna eat it, but since I'm probably going to give you nightmares, it's the least I can do.

[ Gaius may not be the type to beg ~~often~~ but he's certainly not about to refuse charity. He accepts the cupcake, a smile returning to his lips. ]

Only one conversation and you already know how to stay in my good graces!

Hey, we're both sweets men, and I wager one of the best parts about sweets is sharing them. Aside from eating them, yourself.

If you actually do get nightmares, let me know so I can make it up to you properly if one cupcake isn't enough. I will make sure to try to keep baked goods on my person more often, too. *He means it, too.*

[ He's already wolfed down half the cupcake by the time Haruki is finished speaking. ]

I think the one should be enough. Unless you have extras. I'll take any extras off your hands.

Mm. I'll split it then. You can carry three, right?

*The ones in the box he pulls out are smaller than the one that he gave Gaius. He opens the box. The one he gave Gaius was one he'd been looking forward to eating for a week. But they'll be in again next week.*

Of three of these, take your pick.

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I tend to pair speedsters together for high avoid. Otherwise, yeah, according to needed defenses.

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