[It wasn't kindness, it was selfishness, he was certain. He needed Jester far more than Jester likely needed him, but it wasn't a point worth arguing. He knew it and that was enough. To that end-]
They may perceive it how they like. It is a long-ingrained practice and their perception will not change my reality for its use. I appreciate the thought, however. I, too, hope it serves as well as it has in the past.
[He'd been just on the threshold of shaking the habits, with the others. Not just the floating, but the rest as well...but that was before being kidnapped to another plane of existence. He needed every ounce of armor he could bear.]
On the other hand, it has many other uses I admit to having become accustomed to.
[There's a small smirk as he waves a hand and an empty chair on the other side of the room lifts up to float in the air, then set itself upside-down.]
Now...your hair and then...?
[Were there plans to be had? Could they even make plans with how limited their options were at this time? Being a complete recluse, as tempting as it was, likely wasn't the best course of action.
[ What she does not say but thinks is 'you're projecting insecurity'. Then she has to admit she isn't so sure it's really all that different than 'keep your shirt tucked in'. The Federation - and humans - have come leaps and bounds but it is far from entirely perfect and she is still a 5'4" woman.
And he is a 5'4" elf.
So she leaves it and blinks, instead. ]
Fine, but keep it off my collar. After that we are going shopping. I can't stay in uniform forever, my paperwork is in order, my income is secured and there is somewhere here designed to connect submissives to the things they need.
[He moves behind her, his magic mostly cleaning, easing any tangles, and sorting her hair into something smooth and healthy and lovely. The style somes from practice with Verin's hair so many years ago, but muscle memory was a useful tool and the style is simple, braided, and still close enough to her head to keep it from touching her clothes.]
All set, let us see what resources we might secure. I will do my best to not be outspoken about our options.
[He was picky, a little snooty, and liked the finer things when it came to clothing...he was well aware. And it would all likely need to be shelved for now.]
[ She has no idea what he's done to her hair but takes a moment to pat it a bit and get some feel for it. That it's up and out of her way is the most important part but.
She can enjoy a little curiosity about it, as well as a little vanity leading to her being delighted in spite of. Many things here. ]
Be outspoken. I am going to take anything that will function for me, but I'd like to hear what you... consider suitable. Or worthwhile.
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Date: 2021-09-26 07:05 pm (UTC)They may perceive it how they like. It is a long-ingrained practice and their perception will not change my reality for its use. I appreciate the thought, however. I, too, hope it serves as well as it has in the past.
[He'd been just on the threshold of shaking the habits, with the others. Not just the floating, but the rest as well...but that was before being kidnapped to another plane of existence. He needed every ounce of armor he could bear.]
On the other hand, it has many other uses I admit to having become accustomed to.
[There's a small smirk as he waves a hand and an empty chair on the other side of the room lifts up to float in the air, then set itself upside-down.]
Now...your hair and then...?
[Were there plans to be had? Could they even make plans with how limited their options were at this time? Being a complete recluse, as tempting as it was, likely wasn't the best course of action.
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Date: 2021-09-27 02:07 pm (UTC)And he is a 5'4" elf.
So she leaves it and blinks, instead. ]
Fine, but keep it off my collar. After that we are going shopping. I can't stay in uniform forever, my paperwork is in order, my income is secured and there is somewhere here designed to connect submissives to the things they need.
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Date: 2021-09-28 09:04 pm (UTC)[He moves behind her, his magic mostly cleaning, easing any tangles, and sorting her hair into something smooth and healthy and lovely. The style somes from practice with Verin's hair so many years ago, but muscle memory was a useful tool and the style is simple, braided, and still close enough to her head to keep it from touching her clothes.]
All set, let us see what resources we might secure. I will do my best to not be outspoken about our options.
[He was picky, a little snooty, and liked the finer things when it came to clothing...he was well aware. And it would all likely need to be shelved for now.]
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Date: 2021-10-05 01:23 pm (UTC)She can enjoy a little curiosity about it, as well as a little vanity leading to her being delighted in spite of. Many things here. ]
Be outspoken. I am going to take anything that will function for me, but I'd like to hear what you... consider suitable. Or worthwhile.