anathemaw: (what if this whole crusade's a charade)

[personal profile] anathemaw 2025-06-07 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ after a moment, one of the snakes coiled in his red cape unspools, peering at Serpilia; shortly after, Messmer raises a long arm and carefully takes her hand in his much larger one. She won't be left hanging today! ]

If that is thy wish.

[ evidently, he's not holding their somewhat antagonistic first meeting against her. ]
nrangel: (i guess just bullshit until)

[personal profile] nrangel 2025-06-07 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ She beams up at him, doing her best to offer a firm shake of his big old mitt with her very normal sized hand. ]

Absolutely! Just because some people are here for love or wishes, or whatever else, it doesn't mean we can't also make friends and acquaintances along the way.
anathemaw: (and behind it all)

[personal profile] anathemaw 2025-06-07 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
Hmph. Temper thy expectations - I am just as I appear to be. Thou mayst regret this 'ere the moon turneth.

[ once shaken, he gingerly releases her hand. ]
nrangel: (plays ominously in the distance)

[personal profile] nrangel 2025-06-07 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She'll let it go, not intending to keep him in Deal Making Mode any longer than he likes. ]

Trust me, even if that's true you're still better than some of my coworkers. I think we'll be able to get along just fine.