improvking | IC Inbox (ryslig)

Richard. You're not a four. You're a seven. I think you're as dish best served hot. ;)

[ The Ring-Spirit looks at the message in his inbox for a bit. He frowns as he considers first his username - it's boastful and tacky... but also accurate... should he use it or?? - and then how to address her.

She used "Richard" for him, so... does that count as her using his "name" or as a pet-name? What does he call her in response? HM. Truly a conundrum. Might as well ask what she's talking about while he's pondering names and their usage. ]

I don't understand. what does that mean?

[ .... He likes the name she gave him? ]

It's a rating scale thing. For attractiveness. I was being mean because you upset me before plus I wanted to tease you a bit. I actually like you quite a bit. With you around I feel like myself a bit more. Like I can be sort of okay even when things aren't always fine.

oh, I see! the rating makes sense. my arrival-body was patterned off the body of my former host, after all. girls often find him very attractive.

[ Aw, he makes her feel better? ]

I'm so glad you feel like that around me! huh, I'm surprised by how good hearing that was. I don't know what to say.

You're about as physically attractive as my horrible ex-boyfriend. Personally you argue better. That's more attractive. It's okay Richard. I just wanted you to know how you make me feel. I don't expect anything. You have enough to deal with without me getting silly over you.

[ Oh nooo... that's so sweet,,,

What does he even say?? ]

the only thing I have to deal with is not knowing how to write a resume, you're not bothersome.

Do you need help? I'm good at writing.

I might? I know I could use some advice, at least. I've never written one before.

I'm supposed to talk about my "experience" somewhere, right? but does that mean "skills" or "past employment"? skills I have, the employment not so much.

I'm in over my head with a situation. I need the right person to ask for help. You're it. This situation has me actually... pretty freaked out. Scratch that: I'm scared shitless. I can't predict the outcome and that really wigs me out.

did you misdial? whoever you wanted, you got "Richard".

if you're here on purpose I have *got* to hear what you think I'd *improve*.

[ ...Er. That comment came out a tad more bitter than he'd meant it to, but he already hit send, whoops. ]

Edited 2020-12-10 06:35 (UTC)

I did not. I need your kind of creativity. One of the new arrivals seems to have ah, decided he's in love with me. He's in his late twenties. Lacks any empathy. You show more than he does. You actually cared about that baby monster. You didn't lash out violently at me when I booped you on the nose or basically started playing a game with you. Pretty sure this guy would think I was making fun of him if I did that. I can't exactly say what else it is about him that has me so on edge about him but just the thought of getting caught alone with him makes me want to like, terror vomit. A friend of mine also observed this guy up close. Hit him with a Nephilim spells that's supposed to basically sucker punch you with regrets. On this guy? Nada.

fuck, that is one hell of a review.

what were you wanting my help with, exactly? securing your house better? I do know a lot about traps. if you want to brainstorm creative weaponry, that's less in line with my skill set.

That. I'm a little scared of what happens if he decides to lash out at my two housemates. Um. Also you look scary. Do you know the cat café? I'm going to have to take him there if I want to avoid him trying to track me. I had promised to take him there before he raised all the red flags. I also plan on letting my friend who runs it know about the situation. The cats are awesome and usually end up climbing all over me every time I go there. I just want to feel like someone else is there. Call it emotional support maybe stabbing a guy. Although if you decide to stab him instead I won't object.

[ If Annie was thinking a bit more objectively she would just cut off contact with Dandy Mott. She wouldn't go out of her way to placate him and instead would ask the Ring Spirit to help her plan around this asshole.

She's still being too nice. Stop being sweet to people who don't deserve it. ]

cat cafe?

[ Does he know where she means...? Uh... Well, if they were in Japan that'd be way too nonspecific, but they're here, so...... ]

cutesy name, run by a monster? k-something? I could find the place easily enough.

[ Implied caveat being that if she doesn't mean the Kit-Tea-Kat, then no, he doesn't know the cat cafe. ]

sure. lure him there, I'll distract him while you sneak off. I'm *very* distracting, piece of cake. just want him kept busy until you've given him the slip for today, or something longer term? separate from the trapping your house shit.

hell, might start something even if you don't care about long term distraction. could be fun.

Edited 2021-01-09 07:45 (UTC)

He's acting creepy in a completely different way than you do. Ugh. I know you were busy but like, the trash took care of itself? He followed me to a "holiday summit". He wasn't invited, somehow got in anyways. I found out while I was in a side room talking shop with someone. They had me stay put and removed him. So I guess I have a stalker? Given how much he actually freaked me out with how he was reacting towards me I actually appreciate the mental image of you going full murder hobo gremlin on him and just having fun freaking him out. I mean, I know you're not technically a hobo but he wouldn't know the difference.

[ Just thinking about him freaks Annie out. G o d. ]

well damn, guess I missed one opportunity.

[ The Ring-Spirit could fill Annie in on some of the finer details as to the why of that, but naaah.

"The guy I used to possess ~hurt my feelings~" is WAY too stupid to get into, ever. ]

how do I go about running into this guy? fucking with him just keeps getting more appealing by the sentence.

and right, your house. still want it trapped up? any preferences on intimidation factor, deadliness, your own convenience, and whether/how you're alerted if one springs?

It's okay. He's the kind of guy you'll have plenty of opportunity to torment if you really want to. Uh. He really likes theater? His name is Dandy Mott. Late twenties, dark hair? American like me. But he has a kind of punchable face. I sort of do? Convince just in case. Some well-intending person literally decided to break in and leave me Christmas gifts in my room. Like, hello??? THAT IS CREEPY.

I'll keep an eye out for my second opportunity then~

question: was this "break-in" by Mana? I got something from her too, and I'm 98% sure it poofed into existence right where I found it, no reverse-burglary required. also I have fuckall idea how to defend against *Mana*, you'd have better luck just asking her nicely to not do it again.

if it wasn't Mana though, then yeah, that's definitely a sign to increase security. have you considered not befriending creeps who'd pull this shit for a laugh? I mean, it's far too late with *me*, I already know where you live and am about to know every trick to your home's security system, but...

[ He may not know who else Annie has or hasn't befriended, but he seriously doubts that he's the one outlier in her social circle - and even if he is, cracks about her character-assessment simply must be made. ]

No. A "Secret Santa". If I ever find out who they are I'm tearing them a new one. You, at least, didn't leave anything in my bedroom and I did invite you to drop by. That wasn't creepy. Finding something left in my room? It wasn't exactly creepy, but it's still a bad idea to do that! The others you might consider creepy aren't actually too bad? This jerk said something pretty degrading to my face with one of my more "Scary" friends within ears shot. My friend just casually took that guy's eye like it was no big deal before I even had time to react? So like, that kind of scary. Plus he's like a 10k year old space-marine/war lord type? That basically pushed my buttons when it comes to wanting to hear interesting stories. [ Richard isn't wrong to have concerns of some kind. Lucius is her favorite and he taught her how to skin people! What other crazy things will she learn? ]

huh. and you're sure it wasn't one of your housemates? or would that still be fucked up?

[ Mr. "I Don't Understand Why My Ex-Host Didn't Appreciate Having His Friends' Souls Trapped Inside Gaming Figurines" here does recognize that he miiiiight not have the best grasp on what is and isn't considered """Deeply Upsetting""". ]

who *I* might consider creepy? that's a terrible scale. clearly there's no hope for you.

ten *thousand* years? ok, was cryogenic sleep involved, or does he actually have memories for all of that? either's impressive, but one more than the other.

...fuck, depending on how you're counting, that might be older than me.

[ "might"? ]

Yes!!! Especially after I had a Christmas tree set up. You're a perfect though Richard. :) I mean look at how good you are at playing with others. He apparently does and is the Champion for some kind of Demon Prince/God of BDSM parties. Also used to be part of a Legion for some kind of ultra future space marines that basically served a space holy Roman God-King type? I should ask him more questions.

[ That explanation doesn't help at all. ]

[ "Good at playing with others" wins an amused eyeroll that he's not going to bother translating into text.

But as for the explanation... ]

question: does this guy answer to "Lucius" and/or some variation on "the eternal"?

[ ...apparently it helps a lot. ]

Yes. He's one of my favorite people.

[ Here is exactly where Richard should go "yikes". ]

He taught me interesting things.

yeah, I've talked with him a bit. did you see his--well not *his*, just a replica - but that suit made of faces? part of some kind of fashion event at the museum months back.

the replica's not much to look at, and whoever wrote up the placards really dropped the ball. the real thing had them all still screaming, and the placard was just going on about... fuck if I can remember. anyway, if he HASN'T told you that story yet, get him to. it's not a long one but it's hilarious.

[ There's a reason "Richard"s creepiness-scale is a terrible one to measure by, Annie! ]

Edited 2021-01-16 14:53 (UTC)

I didn't see the armor. I was in the middle of meeting him there. He had cornered someone and I had decided to play distraction and got caught up in how fascinating he was.

[ Has Annie replaced her old scale with Richard's?

No. Otherwise, Dandy Mott's behavior would have come off as "aw, what a naughty puppy". ]

Did you know he performed self-sacrification? Every scar on his face he used to have was to remember someone who had been a noteworthy opponent. Idk if you'd call it worthy because frankly they all eventually lose to him. He seems to at least respect them for trying.

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