[It's good that Huaisang's calmed down quite a bit since the initial scare, and if that's where he wants to leave it, Yeager certainly doesn't mind.
As for the question... Well, it's not like it's a secret or anything, but he still hesitates for a moment anyway.]
They're Droite and Gauche, my daughters. I adopted them several years back, and over time they've trained to become excellent additions to Leviathan's Claw.
[...]
Droite is the green-haired one, and Gauche has red hair. They're twins, of course.
[As if their mirrored waving didn't give that away?? Okay not all twins are Like That.]
[ It's really helped for him to talk about his brother. Sure he rarely speaks about him in general because he actually doesn't like the reminder sometimes, and...well, Huaisang has difficulty trusting people enough for that (he's hardly spoken about him here before.)
But today he hasn't gotten a chance to think to hard about it, even if it's something he feels he needed to do before. He wonders if it's because he's being careless, but he's told Yeager without feeling that he might regret it. Anyway, here is, listening to what the other is saying about his daughters. ]
Oh?
...Can you please tell me what they're like?
[ He'll smile a little, feeling a bit of curiosity. They seemed lively even from just that waving but honestly he does not want to go off on what an illusionary image presented. ]
[That gets a quiet exhale that's almost a laugh out of him. It's so surreal to be in a position where they aren't around, where he gets to talk about them like they're just... well, like they're just his kids. He's still baffled anyone let him adopt them and even more confused that they turned out alright under his guidance. Parenting, he supposes.]
Gauche is quite serious and stoic - she has her eyes set on the mission at all times and never strays from it! She's dedicated and focused, but she does have a bit of a hard time expressing herself! Though she tends to act quite severe at all times, she has a soft side.
Droite is almost the exact opposite - she's flighty and carefree, and very eager to fight. She's quite a prankster as well! Though it seems like she doesn't take things seriously, she's a skilled fighter and is quick to step in whenever she's needed.
Honestly, I can't imagine what my life would be like right now without them.
[ Yeager just has those amazing one of a kind father skills.
Anyway, when the other man laughs, that gets Huaisang to turn his attention away from the painting with a small smile on his lips. He seems so happy talking about them? It's actually really nice.
He's glad he asked for them to talk about what they'd seen. ]
They really do sound like they have colorful personalities, and like they've already grown up well under you. Though, I have to wonder if Droite gets being a prankster from you?
[ His smile was slightly teasing now. Yeager does like to mess around and can be rather fun, he's not forgetting that any time soon. ]
But, I can understand that...they're clearly important to you.
[There's a brief pause like he's only just now considering that for the first time.]
I'd be flattered if she did!
[That's... really cute actually... But poor goddamn Gauche who has to deal with this every damn day.]
They are, ja. It's been a very long time since I went anywhere without them - they've more or less decided to be my bodyguards, after all! So it's a bit strange to be away from them.
[It's something he knew before, certainly, but this makes it all the more clear that he really does miss them.]
But anyway he'll nod, and then pause as he returns his gaze back to the ocean he made in front of him. ]
I'm sure they're capable bodyguards too, from what you've described of them to me.
[ ...Yeager has spoken of their abilities well and he more or less has likely trained them, so. ]
It's also difficult being away from loved ones, but...I do hope we can get through all of this soon so that's no longer the case. Even if it sounds like they may be able to take care of themselves.
[They can handle monsters, and there isn't much back in Terca Lumireis that they'll have to worry about right now. They won't be happy that he vanished, but they'll be safe until he can return. Yeager trusts that much, at least.]
But you're right, it certainly isn't easy being here... Just being away from everything that's familiar for so long is certainly difficult! Hopefully we'll be able to find a way to put an end to all of this soon.
[ He'll pause, considering his words more carefully. Ah, well, there's nothing wrong with a little positivity, right? ]
Even if I don't know how, I just feel like this group has enough of a chance to succeed. As awful things have been, it certainly could have been going worse, I suppose.
[Whether they will or not is definitely up in the air, but at the very least we're chaotic enough to throw a wrench in Hamelin's plans, that much Yeager believes.
He returns his attention to Huaisang's work after that's out there.]
You really are so skilled! I enjoy watching you work.
[It's relaxing... And Huaisang seems to be having fun so that's definitely good!!]
[ He's relieved to hear all of those things, so a small laugh escapes him. ]
Well, I'm glad you don't think it's an absolute bore. It's best if the both of us are able to get something out of this. Or at least that's what I think.
[ Huaisang's probably one of the few artists he knows, thinking about this personally, that even likes to have people watch him paint. ]
Well, yes...it's definitely taken awhile to get here, that being said. I might have neglected a few other things to get as successful in this in the first place.
[ Huaisang will playfully put a finger to his lips like 'shh', kinda. ]
I also don't think you've really struck me as a painter, but if you ever want lessons, I don't mind teaching you a few things.
[ He's only offering since they do have some downtime in the middle of all this. ]
[ ...See, this is why he likes you a lot, Yeager. Sometimes you just put a lot of time and effort into a hobby. He's used to people not appreciating what he does back home, though. ]
That's alright, it can prove to be a bit of fun on its own whether you do or don't. I'm sure whatever the case, you'll be able to make something that's memorable to you. And since you wouldn't mind, we could probably start with something simple. Grass, trees, flowers...those are easiest to begin with in my opinion.
[ And there! He's done. It probably looks amazing, because this is where the bulk of his talent truly lies (as far as he's concerned, anyway.) ]
[Watching the process is really interesting, sure, but the finished work is always incredible. Huaisang's talent is definitely worth slacking off on other things!!]
I would like that, though! Teach me the basics and we'll see how quickly I can pick up on them!
[ He seems honestly pleased to hear it, feeling a bit of warmth from the praise...it's kind of embarrassing but in a good way. He knows Yeager said his other paintings were gorgeous too, but hearing the compliment given earnestly on another finished product as well does make him feel happy. ]
I've just up and finished with this painting, so if you don't mind we can even start now?
[ ...and probably like handwave him explaining things or something, whatever is easiest. The mun is an artist but what is explaining. ]
[He's definitely starting with landscapes, because that seems a lot easier than anything else, given that paint is definitely not a medium he's familiar with. But he'll set to work, focusing on blues and whites for the time being and humming to himself as he works.]
[It's really tempting just to watch Huaisang paint again because that's so nice... but no!! Yeager's determined to actually work on something, so here we go!!
The blue and white are obviously going to be making waves - that much is pretty easy even for an amateur. It looks like a shoreline, with the added light yellow of a sandy beach he's adding in, that makes it obvious.
Yeager pauses for a bit, considering... And then he grabs the green and gets started on something below the beach. How are your mountains looking, Huaisang?]
[ This is great...he's rather curious about what Yeager's finished product will be, and that does excite him enough that he has to slow down a little in his own painting, lest he make a mistake.
Granted, he could always correct it ever so easily...
His mountains are looking pretty well done. They transform from bare inklines into towering, almost intimidating foundations, and someone may even think he was done, if not for the structure that's clearly being painted in the midst of it all. ]
I think I'm almost done! How're things on your end, Yeager?
[Yeager glances over at that and then ends up staring at Huaisang's mountains for a bit, absolutely captivated with what he's got so far.]
My, these are incredible! Is there anything you can't paint?
[just make nhs paint everything, nbd—]
I think I am! Let me put a few finishing touches on this~
[It's... Well, it's very much a first attempt at a painting. The waves are serviceable if a little bland, but the greenery is definitely in need of some work. It looks like a hill overlooking the ocean where the waves break on the beach - that much is obvious even if the work itself is in need of some fine-tuning. Yeager also has no idea how to shade or what a light source is, but you know what, at least he was able to get the general idea across!!]
[ Aren't they just incredible? You can say they're even...earth-shattering. ]
...Actually, doing abstract art for me is kind of hard. Every time I go to try it, I have to catch myself from drawing something that looks like I normally do.
[ He would love to paint them an exit tbh. But he knows that's too much of a fantasy, even in this world!!
That being said, Huaisang will appraise the painting when Yeager lets him know he's finished. So here he is, looking close at it. It definitely looks nice for a first-timer, or maybe that's his biases coming in here. ]
You know, for your first time, I'd have to say it's at least a 7/10. Which is better than most, really.
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Date: 2021-07-01 12:09 am (UTC)As for the question... Well, it's not like it's a secret or anything, but he still hesitates for a moment anyway.]
They're Droite and Gauche, my daughters. I adopted them several years back, and over time they've trained to become excellent additions to Leviathan's Claw.
[...]
Droite is the green-haired one, and Gauche has red hair. They're twins, of course.
[As if their mirrored waving didn't give that away?? Okay not all twins are Like That.]
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Date: 2021-07-01 05:25 am (UTC)But today he hasn't gotten a chance to think to hard about it, even if it's something he feels he needed to do before. He wonders if it's because he's being careless, but he's told Yeager without feeling that he might regret it. Anyway, here is, listening to what the other is saying about his daughters. ]
Oh?
...Can you please tell me what they're like?
[ He'll smile a little, feeling a bit of curiosity. They seemed lively even from just that waving but honestly he does not want to go off on what an illusionary image presented. ]
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Date: 2021-07-01 05:19 pm (UTC)Gauche is quite serious and stoic - she has her eyes set on the mission at all times and never strays from it! She's dedicated and focused, but she does have a bit of a hard time expressing herself! Though she tends to act quite severe at all times, she has a soft side.
Droite is almost the exact opposite - she's flighty and carefree, and very eager to fight. She's quite a prankster as well! Though it seems like she doesn't take things seriously, she's a skilled fighter and is quick to step in whenever she's needed.
Honestly, I can't imagine what my life would be like right now without them.
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Date: 2021-07-01 09:46 pm (UTC)Anyway, when the other man laughs, that gets Huaisang to turn his attention away from the painting with a small smile on his lips. He seems so happy talking about them? It's actually really nice.
He's glad he asked for them to talk about what they'd seen. ]
They really do sound like they have colorful personalities, and like they've already grown up well under you. Though, I have to wonder if Droite gets being a prankster from you?
[ His smile was slightly teasing now. Yeager does like to mess around and can be rather fun, he's not forgetting that any time soon. ]
But, I can understand that...they're clearly important to you.
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Date: 2021-07-01 09:50 pm (UTC)I'd be flattered if she did!
[That's... really cute actually... But poor goddamn Gauche who has to deal with this every damn day.]
They are, ja. It's been a very long time since I went anywhere without them - they've more or less decided to be my bodyguards, after all! So it's a bit strange to be away from them.
[It's something he knew before, certainly, but this makes it all the more clear that he really does miss them.]
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Date: 2021-07-02 02:04 am (UTC)But anyway he'll nod, and then pause as he returns his gaze back to the ocean he made in front of him. ]
I'm sure they're capable bodyguards too, from what you've described of them to me.
[ ...Yeager has spoken of their abilities well and he more or less has likely trained them, so. ]
It's also difficult being away from loved ones, but...I do hope we can get through all of this soon so that's no longer the case. Even if it sounds like they may be able to take care of themselves.
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Date: 2021-07-02 02:07 am (UTC)[They can handle monsters, and there isn't much back in Terca Lumireis that they'll have to worry about right now. They won't be happy that he vanished, but they'll be safe until he can return. Yeager trusts that much, at least.]
But you're right, it certainly isn't easy being here... Just being away from everything that's familiar for so long is certainly difficult! Hopefully we'll be able to find a way to put an end to all of this soon.
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Date: 2021-07-02 02:32 am (UTC)[ He'll pause, considering his words more carefully. Ah, well, there's nothing wrong with a little positivity, right? ]
Even if I don't know how, I just feel like this group has enough of a chance to succeed. As awful things have been, it certainly could have been going worse, I suppose.
[ He's started on the island now. ]
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Date: 2021-07-02 02:36 am (UTC)[Whether they will or not is definitely up in the air, but at the very least we're chaotic enough to throw a wrench in Hamelin's plans, that much Yeager believes.
He returns his attention to Huaisang's work after that's out there.]
You really are so skilled! I enjoy watching you work.
[It's relaxing... And Huaisang seems to be having fun so that's definitely good!!]
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Date: 2021-07-02 12:53 pm (UTC)Well, I'm glad you don't think it's an absolute bore. It's best if the both of us are able to get something out of this. Or at least that's what I think.
[ Huaisang's probably one of the few artists he knows, thinking about this personally, that even likes to have people watch him paint. ]
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Date: 2021-07-03 12:29 am (UTC)[He's absolutely not an artist, but he definitely appreciates watching Huaisang work!]
Of course, I'm pleased you don't mind sharing as well~
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Date: 2021-07-03 01:11 am (UTC)[ Huaisang will playfully put a finger to his lips like 'shh', kinda. ]
I also don't think you've really struck me as a painter, but if you ever want lessons, I don't mind teaching you a few things.
[ He's only offering since they do have some downtime in the middle of all this. ]
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Date: 2021-07-03 01:27 am (UTC)[No judgment here! He put all his time and effort into
murderweapons and here he is, so it's definitely fair!!]I wouldn't mind learning, though I can't guarantee I'll have any talent!
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Date: 2021-07-03 02:03 am (UTC)[ ...See, this is why he likes you a lot, Yeager. Sometimes you just put a lot of time and effort into a hobby. He's used to people not appreciating what he does back home, though. ]
That's alright, it can prove to be a bit of fun on its own whether you do or don't. I'm sure whatever the case, you'll be able to make something that's memorable to you. And since you wouldn't mind, we could probably start with something simple. Grass, trees, flowers...those are easiest to begin with in my opinion.
[ And there! He's done. It probably looks amazing, because this is where the bulk of his talent truly lies (as far as he's concerned, anyway.) ]
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Date: 2021-07-03 02:20 am (UTC)[Watching the process is really interesting, sure, but the finished work is always incredible. Huaisang's talent is definitely worth slacking off on other things!!]
I would like that, though! Teach me the basics and we'll see how quickly I can pick up on them!
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Date: 2021-07-03 11:50 am (UTC)[ He seems honestly pleased to hear it, feeling a bit of warmth from the praise...it's kind of embarrassing but in a good way. He knows Yeager said his other paintings were gorgeous too, but hearing the compliment given earnestly on another finished product as well does make him feel happy. ]
I've just up and finished with this painting, so if you don't mind we can even start now?
[ ...and probably like handwave him explaining things or something, whatever is easiest. The mun is an artist but what is explaining. ]
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Date: 2021-07-05 04:59 pm (UTC)[There's absolutely a handwaved explanation here, because explaining how to art is difficult!! Thank you for your patience, Huaisang...]
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Date: 2021-07-05 06:46 pm (UTC)And so it is.
Let me know if you think you need any help. I think it's mostly self-explanatory, anyway.
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Date: 2021-07-05 07:14 pm (UTC)Ja, I think so! I'll see what I can create~!
[He's definitely starting with landscapes, because that seems a lot easier than anything else, given that paint is definitely not a medium he's familiar with. But he'll set to work, focusing on blues and whites for the time being and humming to himself as he works.]
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Date: 2021-07-05 11:16 pm (UTC)[ ...Huaisang's ultimately rather curious about what Yeager ends up creating in the first place. Though he resists peeking over, just barely...
Okay he does peek over at least once.
Huaisang will, in turn, begin to paint another picture. This time it will be a mountainous area. ]
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Date: 2021-07-05 11:26 pm (UTC)The blue and white are obviously going to be making waves - that much is pretty easy even for an amateur. It looks like a shoreline, with the added light yellow of a sandy beach he's adding in, that makes it obvious.
Yeager pauses for a bit, considering... And then he grabs the green and gets started on something below the beach. How are your mountains looking, Huaisang?]
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Date: 2021-07-06 12:54 am (UTC)Granted, he could always correct it ever so easily...
His mountains are looking pretty well done. They transform from bare inklines into towering, almost intimidating foundations, and someone may even think he was done, if not for the structure that's clearly being painted in the midst of it all. ]
I think I'm almost done! How're things on your end, Yeager?
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Date: 2021-07-06 01:00 am (UTC)My, these are incredible! Is there anything you can't paint?
[just make nhs paint everything, nbd—]
I think I am! Let me put a few finishing touches on this~
[It's... Well, it's very much a first attempt at a painting. The waves are serviceable if a little bland, but the greenery is definitely in need of some work. It looks like a hill overlooking the ocean where the waves break on the beach - that much is obvious even if the work itself is in need of some fine-tuning. Yeager also has no idea how to shade or what a light source is, but you know what, at least he was able to get the general idea across!!]
There, I think I'm done!
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Date: 2021-07-06 02:40 am (UTC)...Actually, doing abstract art for me is kind of hard. Every time I go to try it, I have to catch myself from drawing something that looks like I normally do.
[ He would love to paint them an exit tbh. But he knows that's too much of a fantasy, even in this world!!
That being said, Huaisang will appraise the painting when Yeager lets him know he's finished. So here he is, looking close at it. It definitely looks nice for a first-timer, or maybe that's his biases coming in here. ]
You know, for your first time, I'd have to say it's at least a 7/10. Which is better than most, really.
Is this a place from your world, by the way?
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Date: 2021-07-06 03:53 am (UTC)He laughs at that, shaking his head at Huaisang's words.]
My, I really did outdo myself! I appreciate it, thank you~
And ja, it is. This is the view of the ocean from near where I live, the Manor of the Wicked.
[HE JUST. HE JUST SAYS THAT LIKE IT'S A TOTALLY NORMAL THING TO NAME YOUR HOUSE.]