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[theansweris]

Riddler looks baffled as to what the fuss is about. "Why would I tell you? I took care of it. No bodies, no evidence, no believable witnesses, in the Down." He waves a hand dismissively. "Why would I tell you? There was nothing for you to do about it. It was already done."

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[theansweris]

It's amazing how often 'sub' and 'handler' turn into the same thing for some people.

Your message didn't go where intended. I have no interest in testicular leashing.

[cryfrustration]

"Because he...killed people."

Vrenille already knows the utter futility of that answer even as he gives it. Clearly Riddler doesn't care about it from any sort of moral perspective, and he's pretty sure Oswald isn't going to give a rat's ass either. And yet--

"I...kinda feel like, y'know, maybe you guys should tell me if you're killing people?"

Yup, this conversation sure has completely gotten away from him not even a minute in.

[theansweris]

Riddler tilts his head slightly and very clearly doesn't get it. "Well... it's not like it was premeditated. Oswald just sort of... blew his top because he thought Ed or both of us were going to run off with some random woman. And we cleaned up."

What more do you want, Vrenille?

[cryfrustration]

"...Why would he ever think that you'd--?" He shakes his head. Whether they're talking about Riddler or Ed, the thought of either of them running off with a random woman now, at this point...but then clearly Oswald wasn't at his most level-headed during that whole wings phase.

"Look, I'm glad that you kept him outta trouble, really. That's a relief." He's sure none of them want to see Oswald hauled off to the People Zoo.

"I'm just worried 'bout the impulse control. What if you weren't there to clean things up for him?" Translation: he's troubled by random, senseless murder and Oswald lashing out lethally the moment his feathers get a little ruffled.

[theansweris]

Riddler shrugs. "Apparently, Ed did it before. According to Oswald. He was definitely not thinking clearly." Oswald has been emotional, but never to the detriment of business like that.

"I'm fairly sure the city was affecting him. And... where else would I be?"

[shadowstrikes]

[Well now that doesn't sound like a very Roman-type response at all and the message sits on seen for a couple of seconds. If it could show as seen but confused.]

huh. how about that. city's never gonna sleep on ways to mess with our days, huh. but y'know what you're right for some folks it does end up being the same thing

& you done testicular leashing before or you just going by pure assumption?

[theansweris]

[ Ed and Riddler would both be fucking offended to be mistaken for Roman. ]

Not done, simply has no interest for me. If someone I actually liked asked, I might consider doing it to them.

[shadowstrikes]

that's real generous of you. how long's your list of people you'd consider doing that with if they asked?

[theansweris]

... two people.

[shadowstrikes]

that's a longer list than i was expecting i gotta say

[theansweris]

I would do anything for my partner, I think. And I'd be willing to consider it for my contract partner, since if he asked me, it would be... something. I don't know what. But he almost certainly has people who would happily do that sort of thing.

[ Why no, Riddler has no idea who he's chatting to. ]

[shadowstrikes]

even if he does have other people he could do it with it still means something if he wants to do something with you in particular. but i also get where you're coming from

not sure causing ball-trouble is really his thing though so you're probably safe

can't say the same about your bird though i got no clue what he's into

[Comparatively, Hakkyuu has figured out the misfire pretty quick and remembers that username. And what Vrenille has said about his current contract state.]

[theansweris]

You seem to know me, but I don't know who you are.

[shadowstrikes]

i know vrenille so i know about who he lives with

& i kinda remember you from the last time i was in the city

[theansweris]

I don't think I ever met Loki or either Stephen. And if you were Sesyria, you never would have sent that message in the first place, plus you'd know me quite well.

[shadowstrikes]

i knew loki & stephen. & stephen. sesyria is better off not in this kind of place but i imagine he'd like you. as much as he lets on that he likes anyone

[theansweris]

Hakkyuu.

I won't welcome you back, no one wants to be back here. I'm more surprised that Vrenille didn't mention you were back. Or have you move in.

[shadowstrikes]

it's fine. even outside of this place i somehow got this naggly feeling that we didn't get off to the best start last time. don't ask me how i know. incredible powers of intuition or something

& no, not moving in. it'd be illegal these days, so i hear

[theansweris]

You got a designation change?

[shadowstrikes]

nope still got the fashion accessory i never asked for

[theansweris]

Then why wouldn't you move in with Vrenille and contract with him?

[shadowstrikes]

i have a contract with someone else

besides the house seemed kinda cramped already

[Yeah, he's full of shit.]

[theansweris]

I want you to know I do not actually buy this rubbish, but I'm not going to pry further because the last time the topic of you came up, Vrenille had a melt down about being left here alone.

[shadowstrikes]

yeah i have that effect on people sometimes. but vrenille doesn't really do meltdowns so whatever he had i doubt it was that

but in any case it's probably fair to warn i'll still be around, just not living there