My, and what a claim. I'd love to hear that story.
[His brows raise at the concept of "pirates," and then further once he considers they would probably have been some sort of cookie pirates, which is just fascinating in and of itself. It's hard not to envision Sparkling's life as having been like living inside of a children's book; pure and innocent, full of adventure, but where no true harm could come to the heroes of the story or the citizens of the kingdom... Then again, he doesn't know much. There's a very good chance he could be completely wrong! He just hopes that one day Sparkling would feel comfortable enough to regale him of more tales from his life back home, but not at the expense of dredging up more unpleasant thoughts.]
Oh, think nothing of it, it's just... the truth. I like you, even if I don't know all of you, yet. I just appreciate you giving me the chance to get to.
[He watches the young vampire with a warm smile, hoping the sincerity would read more evidently than the sadness lining his eyes. This has been... a hard conversation for him, but one he likes to think he's navigating well enough. The gratitude vastly outweighs the anxiety now, at least, since it does seem to be going better than before, but... he can't help but worry that one day soon, that disappointment will come and undo all this trust he's been so graciously given. Surely it's only a matter of time.
No-- don't think like that. He can be good. It will all be fine.]
I'm-- no, no, don't worry. Really, I'm glad you said something. I... had been thinking about you for the last few days, so I'm glad to hear from you at all, especially after all that, you know?
It's quite a long one...and a bit unbelievable, but I would be glad to tell it to you, anytime.
[It may change Vicious' opinion on whether or not Sparkling has ever gotten into any trouble before...but at least that trouble wasn't inherently his own fault. Mostly.
It's not unusual, hearing that he's liked. Sparkling craves those words, relishes in them when they're offered whether they're genuine or paying him lip service. He likes to think he's gotten good at being able to differentiate between the two, but there are some times that he knows that he just doesn't care. Real or not, it's good to be appreciated. It's good to be liked. It's a priority, actually.
Maybe it shouldn't be, and maybe it's not healthy, but that's where Sparkling is in his life. So he knows he's going to be leaving this conversation feeling...not exactly good, but better than he could have. Because even if Vicious could on the off chance just be saying whatever he can to save face with Sparkling, the sad thing is that it works. He's vain and prone to flattery enough for it.
It's a hollow sort of understanding about himself that gnaws at the backs of his senses, but it's something he's learned to ignore.]
Oh, is that so? And here I had no idea I was such a popular guy.
[Okay that's OBVIOUSLY a joke, especially with the way the words almost titter their way out of him, but it's a good sign that the mood has been lifted.]
But I do understand. This whole...business with changes, and everything...it's been a lot. I apologize for not keeping in touch, but I'll try to be better about that in the future. For when...I don't know, I start growing talons or something.
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[His brows raise at the concept of "pirates," and then further once he considers they would probably have been some sort of cookie pirates, which is just fascinating in and of itself. It's hard not to envision Sparkling's life as having been like living inside of a children's book; pure and innocent, full of adventure, but where no true harm could come to the heroes of the story or the citizens of the kingdom... Then again, he doesn't know much. There's a very good chance he could be completely wrong! He just hopes that one day Sparkling would feel comfortable enough to regale him of more tales from his life back home, but not at the expense of dredging up more unpleasant thoughts.]
Oh, think nothing of it, it's just... the truth. I like you, even if I don't know all of you, yet. I just appreciate you giving me the chance to get to.
[He watches the young vampire with a warm smile, hoping the sincerity would read more evidently than the sadness lining his eyes. This has been... a hard conversation for him, but one he likes to think he's navigating well enough. The gratitude vastly outweighs the anxiety now, at least, since it does seem to be going better than before, but... he can't help but worry that one day soon, that disappointment will come and undo all this trust he's been so graciously given. Surely it's only a matter of time.
No-- don't think like that. He can be good. It will all be fine.]
I'm-- no, no, don't worry. Really, I'm glad you said something. I... had been thinking about you for the last few days, so I'm glad to hear from you at all, especially after all that, you know?
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[It may change Vicious' opinion on whether or not Sparkling has ever gotten into any trouble before...but at least that trouble wasn't inherently his own fault. Mostly.
It's not unusual, hearing that he's liked. Sparkling craves those words, relishes in them when they're offered whether they're genuine or paying him lip service. He likes to think he's gotten good at being able to differentiate between the two, but there are some times that he knows that he just doesn't care. Real or not, it's good to be appreciated. It's good to be liked. It's a priority, actually.
Maybe it shouldn't be, and maybe it's not healthy, but that's where Sparkling is in his life. So he knows he's going to be leaving this conversation feeling...not exactly good, but better than he could have. Because even if Vicious could on the off chance just be saying whatever he can to save face with Sparkling, the sad thing is that it works. He's vain and prone to flattery enough for it.
It's a hollow sort of understanding about himself that gnaws at the backs of his senses, but it's something he's learned to ignore.]
Oh, is that so? And here I had no idea I was such a popular guy.
[Okay that's OBVIOUSLY a joke, especially with the way the words almost titter their way out of him, but it's a good sign that the mood has been lifted.]
But I do understand. This whole...business with changes, and everything...it's been a lot. I apologize for not keeping in touch, but I'll try to be better about that in the future. For when...I don't know, I start growing talons or something.