Summer Open Post

[callmeles]

Summer Open Post As we know, I love my AUs and PSLs! I love exploring worlds and discovering how little changes can tumble and create big changes. My characters are top-leveled but feel free to add your own and let me know if there's someone you'd like! ♥

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You're just not doing manipulation, math, and magic right if it's not fun.

[noreasonneeded]

[OOC: Let’s say it’s post-mission?]

I’ve got business to attend. I assume I can trust you to handle the celebratory aftermath?

[Meaning, the Dregs need to blow off steam and crow about their victory and he trusts Jesper to lead such an endeavor.]

No streamers this time.

truth!

[pearlhandles]

[ Perfect! Thank you for helping me voice test him. I need to watch like 20+ more hours of everything. Hah!]

What and miss a fantastic party? For shame. You got it, boss.

[ Not that he was that surprised and Kaz knew he'd take care of it. He was just about to order some streamers too until the next text came through. ]

Streamers only in your room then, got it.

[noreasonneeded]

[OOC: I'm excited go write against him!]

A celebration's only as good as having the next prospect on the docket. Besides, I'm sure you'll tell me all about it when I return.

No, I won't need backup before you ask.

You might though if you touch my room.

[pearlhandles]

Is this one of those times when you say you don't need backup but you really do need backup?

Not that I want to leave a good party, mind you but I'd like to be warned ahead of time.

[noreasonneeded]

When have I ever said I didn’t need backup when I needed backup?

The time at the ambassador’s embassy suite and that instance at the underground vault don’t count.

I’m just meeting Kips from the Black Anchors gang. He says he wants to deflect. I’ll make sure he’s actually alone first. Not that I plan on letting him join, but I’m curious what he has to say.

And I hate a party, that’s why I leave you to hosting them.

[pearlhandles]

[ Jesper had no doubt that Kaz could handle himself. He's done it long enough. ]

In fact I would say both cases count. The embassy suite more so than the other.

I can't imagine he wants to actually deflect but this is the Barrel.

And this is why we get along so well. You hate parties and I love hosting them. I hate planning and you eat, breath and sleep planning.

[noreasonneeded]

[He can, but it's also true that he's counted on Jesper to have his back. Vice versa is also true. That doesn't mean he won't rib the man otherwise, though.]

You just want it to count because it involved a boudoir.

Anticipate every option, plan for every inevitability, and it greatly reduces the chance of surprise.

I substitute several of those for planning, but your larger point isn’t incorrect. Stay sober enough that I can talk to you afterwards. Unless you need to sleep before I return.

[pearlhandles]

[ Something Jesper fully expects at this point in their friendship! ]

Well yes. Anything involving a boudoir should automatically count.

That all depends on what time you plan to be back, boss. I will attempt to stay sober enough until you return.

[noreasonneeded]

I'd rather take a stacked library, but to each their own.

Between one to two hours, I figure. Otherwise I'm just debriefing with the pigeons.

[pearlhandles]

Ah yes, the pigeons.

Have you already replaced us with the crows' less fortunate and definitely less talented cousins already?

[ Let's face it, Jesper really didn't care about the family tree of birds and if pigeons and crows were cousins, he just wanted to give Kaz a hard time. ]

[noreasonneeded]

[Kaz realizes his mistake the moment Jesper teases him. He's a lot more tired than he thought, he rarely makes slip ups. Something to keep in mind going into this next meeting. Not that he'll admit to it, of course.]

Just keeping you on your toes. Of all the pigeons who come into the club, perhaps one might be worth recruiting rather than swindling. One who'll stay awake and sober enough to talk to me when I get back.

[pearlhandles]

Of course you are, boss.

I didn't think of you as an optimist.

[noreasonneeded]

I can sense the sarcasm from here, you know.

Not an optimist, an opportunist. Leave options open and contingencies plentiful.

[pearlhandles]

You've known me this long, I would hope so.

Pigeons though are not contingencies. They are the bottom of the barrel... pun intended.

[noreasonneeded]

Hope is dangerous, you know. Clouds one’s judgment.

The Dregs were at the bottom of the Barrel once. I’m not saying I’m going to make a habit out of scouting the pigeons, Jesper. I’m just saying it pays to keep one’s eyes open and never rest on any laurels.

And I'm fine. I promise. It's just been a long day.

[pearlhandles]

All the best things are. It's what makes them so fun.

They're not the sort to stay sober and awake until their boss returns from their special meeting, I can tell you that much.

Someone will make sure you have a pot of coffee waiting for you when you return.

[noreasonneeded]

It’s better to be a danger to others than to one’s self, Jes.

Mm. Not the sort to have your sharpshooting either? I suppose that means your spot as my second is secure.

Especially if there is coffee.

[pearlhandles]

Why not both?

Hah, you'd be lucky they know how to shoot at all!

There will be coffee. Even if it means I receive the wrath of Nina for enabling you.

[noreasonneeded]

[He doesn’t even answer that first part for a long moment, he just gives his phone a look that he wills Jesper to feel through the device.]

Never even the odds when they can be staked in your favor.

Your mother taught you, didn’t she? I remember you saying that.

Good man. I promise, her bark’s worse than her bite. Some of the time.

[pearlhandles]

[ It was only due to their friendship that he can imagine Kaz staring at his phone at his response. ]

Oh but one is definitely more fun than the other.

She did. Taught me nearly everything I know.

Your addition of 'some of the time' isn't so comforting.

[noreasonneeded]

Taking needless rather than calculated risks is the wrong definition of fun.

So I can blame your fashion sense on her?

I'm glad you're learning to read the fine print. That'll go farther in life than words of comfort ever will.

[pearlhandles]

Just because you're allergic to excitement and fun, Kaz doesn't mean we all are.

It's okay to admit that you admire my fashion choices without giving thanks to my Mom.

I had to learn some time with all of your constant reminders!

[noreasonneeded]

Your head’s having fun because I’m keeping it attached to your body. Not as tightly as it should be attached, but I can’t work miracles.

I admire your mom for putting up with your fashion choices.

It almost sounds like you think I nag you, Jes.

[pearlhandles]

Ah, now that would be a sight - Saint Kaz, patron saint of revenge and thievery.

If she had her way, my clothing would have been more brightly patterned.

Nag? Never.

[noreasonneeded]

Keep up the saint talk and I’ll smite you, you know. I’d rather be a demon than a saint.

The patterns mean something, right?

Exactly. It’s not nagging to let someone know I’m right.