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DAVE STRIDER | RED | #E00707
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[windeity]

Definitely. [He settles at the table to watch.] But Commissioner Egbert sounds kinda lame don't you think?

[parodeity]

You always sound a little lame. It's part of your charm. [ he doesn't mean much by it, teasing and deliberately poking fun at john. it's habit born from years of calling one another dumb shit and gently mocking. ]

[windeity]

Gee, thanks a lot. [But he's grinning since it's never a serious remark, ever. As it is he rests his chin on his arms to watch.] Would you still like me even if I was not pretty lame?

[parodeity]

I dunno. [ a flippant answer, a hint of a smile. ] It's kind of a charm point. Who else am I gonna tease about bad movies?

[windeity]

Jake? [He laughs though.] I think his taste might be even worse than mine because he likes everything. I wish we had movies here.

[parodeity]

Nah, Jake's like - we ain't at the teasing level yet and also he super doesn't notice when I do it. [ so he tried... ] Man, right though? Remember when we were kids? I think watching a movie together was like stop one on "what to do if we ever meet up".

[windeity]

We were definitely scheduled for movie marathons and a ton of junk food, and now we do not have either of those? So that sucks. Jake and I are still hoping maybe we can wish for them someday.

[A grin.] This hasn't been so bad though.

[parodeity]

I like livin' with you. [ he's said it before. it's the first thing to come to mind still as he puts aside the blade he'd used to dice apples. ] So yeah, it ain't bad. Even if entertainment is sometimes a crapshoot.

[windeity]

We just make our own entertainment and go from there. Living with you was the next logical step anyway. The original plan included the girls being nearby, but they are just very late.

[parodeity]

I forgot to mention I might be able to play some duets with you on a new instrument soon.

[windeity]

[He's busy watching Dave's hands.] What kind of new instrument?

[parodeity]

[ they're steady and shaping the pastry crust. he's quick about it like he is most things. ] Violin. Ignis is teaching me and lendin' me one.

[windeity]

Dude, that's awesome! We already know violin and piano sound great together, so it'll be fun to see what we create. [He's all smiles suddenly.] Where did Ignis even get a violin?

[parodeity]

Haven't the slightest. I'm not confident enough to play you somethin' yet, but maybe in a few weeks? [ he agreed to lessons because he likes music and violins make him think of rose and he'd wanted to make john smile, maybe. ] I have to find one of my own or figure out a trade for it eventually.

[windeity]

I can wait a few weeks. [He's just excited, alas.] We could probably figure out something or find one somewhere or wish for one or something. Maybe it'll be a quest reward at some point or something. But I want to hear it when you have it figured out, okay?

[parodeity]

Speakin' of wishes, did you ever make yours? Photos of your dad or something else? [ dave slides the tray into the oven and then leans against the counter, arms crossed as he eyes john. ]

[windeity]

[He hesitates for a moment.] Oh. Um...not yet? I still think that is a really good wish, but I have not done it yet.

[parodeity]

Why not? [ he caught the hesitation. ]

[windeity]

No reason in particular. I just haven't? [And before Dave can say anything:] I am not lying, by the way. I just haven't yet. And anyway...maybe there's still a better wish.

[parodeity]

So you're worried about coming up with something better later? [ is what he got from that ]

[windeity]

Not necessarily better because I would be happy with pictures, but yeah I guess? I am worried about...wasting it isn't the word I want, because nothing about that would be a waste. But yeah, realizing I could wish for something bigger and less selfish.

[parodeity]

[ ...john gets an annoyed look. ] Dude, you deserve to be selfish. That's...like, you do.

[windeity]

Yes I know but I am still considering my options! That's all.

[parodeity]

Promise me you'll use the wish on yourself?

[ that's sudden. but. ]

[windeity]

[An unsure look follows.] Why does it have to be a promise? I will.