Audience - Jacopo

[holyspirits]

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[holyspirits]

[ THANKS. ]

Yeah. I've... been working on that. Since coming here, I mean. Maybe before that? [ shrug. ] It's a little easier when the focus is on all of you.

[obdure]

It would be good for you to focus on yourself every once in a while.

[ Rest and relax. Stop thinking so much. Are they going to have... coffee. ]

Has it been fulfilling so far?

[holyspirits]

[ i think it's funny if they have coffee, so yes. ]

I don't like being with my own thoughts. So I'd rather they center elsewhere.

[ a dash of honesty. to a cafe! ]

But in a way, yeah. This is honestly still better than things were before, and a lot of the people are actually nicer. Everybody's interesting, even if there's always stuff I won't get.

[obdure]

[ Well, that's fair. He understands it, even though he lets himself simmer in his own thoughts which isn't always great. ]

You unfortunately face them eventually. [ He would know, considering his memory of just losing his mind, but they can let that gently taper off as a topic. ] What stuff don't you get?

[ They can sit at a cafe, order some coffee... Jacopo will even get a biscuit. ]

[holyspirits]

[ yay coffee. they also order some coffee and have a seat even if there's a grim noise of acceptance. yes. you have to face them eventually. ]

Some of you come from places that are way beyond me, for one. I have trouble keeping it all straight sometimes. And there are those of you who don't always agree with me, and vice versa. Which is fine.

[obdure]

[ He will sip his coffee and he will squint as he savors the taste. It's strange... A bit acidic, yet toasty. A little bitterness. Not bad? Does he like it? Unsure.

He's going through a phase as he listens. ]

Ten.

[ .... becomes confused..... ]

[holyspirits]

[ letting jacopo sip his coffee, and they're stirring theirs a little with the tiny fancy spoon. it's why they pause and stare at him. ]

Uh?

[obdure]

[ ... ]

It's not important. [ Likely. ] Coffee has an interesting flavor and aftertaste.

[holyspirits]

Why do I feel like that's not true coming from you? [ sips their coffee. ] It's strong if you're not used to it, and some people cut through the flavor with milk and stuff, but I don't mind it like this either. Black coffee's easiest.

[obdure]

It's inconsequential, then.

[ Is that better? ]

Gamaliel did show me the latte and milk does make it more palatable... But I think I don't mind it without, either. [ Looks at the cup. ] Too bad it's cursed.

[holyspirits]

[ sippy. ]

Sometimes you just want something bitter. [ a pause. ] What do you mean it's cursed?

[ and then: ]

Eight and a half.

[obdure]

[ looks at them..... like what does that mean... ]

[holyspirits]

[ also stares. ]

Why.

[obdure]

What is the number for?

[ Needles. ]

[holyspirits]

[ sputters. ]

You first?

[obdure]

Quality of company.

[ Doesn't hesitate because he imagines the sputter means Gabriel's must be embarrassing. ]

[holyspirits]

Quality of coffee.

[ fucking liar. ]

[obdure]

[ doubtful. ]

[holyspirits]

Quit looking at me like that.

[obdure]

I think I'm giving an appropriate look to show my skepticism.

But, sure, quality of coffee worth sputtering and sharing second.

[holyspirits]

You really shouldn't bother being skeptical. That just says you don't trust me, and that, actually, is pretty offensive. After everything we've been through you won't take me at my word?

[obdure]

Here I was being honest with you, bared you my soul, and you're being elusive and manipulative...

Shame.

[holyspirits]

You didn't bear shit, man. [ teasing. ] It's... really not important, I promise. I don't even know how to explain it.

[obdure]

... I think I bared more than I would have liked, in honesty. After I apologize to Morgana, I was considering... If I was allowed, I would like to start over.

[ Without all that Gabriel as seen. All of the hurt, the pain, and the emotional weight he has shouldered that he didn't ask for. Maybe the weight he didn't need to shoulder, but wouldn't allow himself to set down. Strip him of it all so he can try again.

Just a touch of honesty randomly on this week. ]

Then I could bare better things next time when I find myself in another insane predicament. [ A bit lightheartedly. ] You don't need to tell me, though I was truthful when I said quality of company.

[holyspirits]

... yeah? [ no, go back, they want to explore this. ] I don't think that's the worst option. Sometimes... starting over is exactly what you need. Even if the circumstances leading you to it aren't the best, it's worth a thought.

[ there's a little laugh though. ]

I think you're a more honest man than you give yourself credit for, but one step at a time. I'm glad, you know? That you're really thinking about this. I hope you keep thinking about it. [ and that this isn't just because of loss week. ] ...don't make it weird, but I do enjoy the time I get to spend with you. More than a lot of other people. Thanks for letting me.