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[enkidoh]

Who: Ozymandias & Enkidu
When: Around the 4th
Where: Ozy's mansion
What: visiting, talking, the usual
Warnings: n/a


[It is a rainy day. It is rainy enough to soak their shoes and make their feet wet and eventually Enkidu just decides to remove the shoes and appear on Ozymandias' doorstep barefoot, quite wet and with a pair of shoes in their hand.

They knock briefly and take a step back, looking around themselves. To be fair, they feel a little tired and they figure it is some sort of backlash from all that has happened. First there were feasts and suddenly chaos swept over the city. Lots of violence and lots of unrest.

And what stands out is that Enkidu really isn't cut out for witchcraft at all.]

Comments

[enkidoh]

Helping. Not fussing. [Enkidu looks up at the pharaoh as they sip their coffee.] Because helping another makes me forget to fuss over myself.

[And they leave it at that. And while listening to the other's words they wonder if they could recreate their abilities through the magic offered here. That they would use a spell and could truly feel the ground beneath them. Summon their chains and restore all that has been lost. After all, Ozymandias wanted to get in touch with the sun as well.]

That is impressive. [It is. And it is to be expected from a Heroic Spirit whose laugh is even louder than that of Gil.] Does your magic flows easily through you? That you can summon it when needed?

[Slowly they put their empty mug back on the tray.]

Do make sure you will not explode with magic. It is what happens when you do not bond quick enough. [That is what they have been telling them and they are not sure if they are willing to explode. But they also don't want to bond with anyone either. It is a bit of a mess.]

I am not saying that you are dwelling in your own self-pity. There is no shame in wanting to be alone.

[fulgency]

[For a moment, Ozymandias does not speak so much as consider Enkidu. They should be concerning themselves more with their own well-being, addressing their need for a Bond, practicing magic for their own sake... But those sorts of things don't come naturally to them, do they? That's the conclusion Ozymandias arrives at, in any case. Even with as much respect and affection Gilgamesh holds for his friend, Enkidu's natural place and role is always one of subservience. They probably feel happiest when they are able to fulfill that to at least some degree much as Ozymandias always feels a little pleased when others obey his commands.]

[He stands from his perch on the arm of the sofa, stepping around it and walking over to a desk at the far side of the room. Ozymandias returns with a small stack of books. He crouches down where Enkidu gestured for him to sit earlier, setting the stack on the floor beside the tray.]

These need to be returned to the Coven library. [He taps the cover of the top book.] I need the next book in this series. You may go when the weather has calmed itself.

[At this point in the year, it would seem that it is perhaps too much to ask for the weather to stop raining altogether before sending Enkidu out. But waiting for the torrential downpour to lessen is perhaps not.]

[He sits.]

These books are likely too advanced for your current ability, but if you wish to look through them before returning them, I am entrusting them to you. Do with them as you will.

[So what happens to them is on Enkidu as far as Ozymandias is concerned.]

[enkidoh]

[Enkidu had hoped for some answers. Perhaps a small starter so they could figure out how to start this. But instead of that Ozymandias walks off to return with a stack of books and a couple of requests.]

You should have said that earlier. [Still, they do not mind to do this. If it could ease the pharaoh's mind a little since it is quite obvious that he isn't really in a mood for a talk right now.] Of course. I am not planning to dry up only to be rained on for a second time.

[When Ozymandias returns to sit they focus on the books, reading the titles. It is definitely advanced and not something they understand right off the bat.]

I will return them to the Coven and will bring you the second part of this book right here. [They lean back.] And when I have done that I will pick up my few belongings as well and put them in that room. [And...oh...an important question.] Humans mostly wish to receive gold or money for services like this. Is there a price? [They point to the ceiling.] For the room?

[fulgency]

Not for the room itself, [Ozymandias says, shaking his head.] My only expectations are that if there is something you wish to purchase for yourself, you will procure the funds for it yourself, and you will make reasonable contributions for things that the household might use.

[Which at least at present, the household is only comprised of Ozymandias and Enkidu.]

And while I do not have any intention of replacing your king, those that live under my roof are a reflection of me. [...Share a house with Berserker was, uh, interesting at times.] I anticipate that you will conduct yourself accordingly.

[enkidoh]

Supplies and food. [After saying that Enkidu nods. They can do that.]

Ah. No. You will never replace Gil... [It is said in a bit of a blunt way but well, it is what it is. One friend to rule them all.] ...but I understand what you mean. Worry not, I will respect your rules. As you can see, I have not made a wet mess out of your living room.

[They're a well adjusted lump of clay.]

I am very thankful.

[fulgency]

[Ozymandias shakes his head a little.]

Think nothing of it.

[Once in a while, he means that. This is one of those rare occasions where he really doesn't think much of it. It seems the least he can do.]