then why not join me now? you don't look busy.

no. was just enjoying nature. i miss the serenity of it all, the slow passage of time with the falling snow. it's not much deeper than that, my dear.

i would've been alright. [he hummed, stretching his body out as he looked at elliot.] nice to know you still think of me...

[that woke him up though, the repeated touches. flame flickering back to life, any remnants would melt away.] hmm? elliot?

[dusekkar certainly didn't feel very warm... his shell was icy to the touch, but he still snored. must've been quite the nap!]

[sleeping ... snow has accumulated on his shell and antlers. how rare!]

[ignoring everything]

𝘈 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵. { Taph, Demolitions Expert and mute bird Robloxian. } { #forsakenrp #robloxrp #mvrp }

hah. [he breathed, the inevitable hue on his shell and increase in his warmth was an indicator that this really got him. his level head evaporated instantly when presented with such genuine words.] clockwork, i... thank you, i think i should say. hopefully that's correct. ++

i feel so selfish, hogging up your time. but i can't help myself... it means everything to me. [he spoke, voice lowered as he felt eyes upon them from time to time. claw raising to gently stroke the metallic casing of clockwork's cheek.]

💧...

[nudging back gently, easing back into seat. tail doing a little wag.] it was nice seeing the other admins all in one spot. it has been some time... but i always do appreciate the quiet times we get together. [gently playing with clockwork's feathers.]

since the chaos has died down... it has been much easier to relax. especially when you are with me. [leaning his head down to gently press his shell to clockwork's forehead.]

enjoying yourself? [leaning against him a bit.]

hmm... ♪

time has passed once more. how fun.

i hope david does not awaken

?

scripter is only bitter because i notified them of his initial misdeeds.

alright, alright- none of that is true. i have only outlived my fiancés.

then the call is coming from inside the house. worry about occupying yourself first.

and what do you do, exactly?

more of you troublemakers keep showing up as soon as i turn my head.

hmh. your words of wisdom have always held more weight than the company you keep, as much as i adore david. fine, i will drop it. but don't revere it as anything more than a liar.

ugh. and there's this much trouble occurring? how is it even possible..

it is a false deity. why should we ever bear it the light of day? brighteyes can antagonize as she wishes to such a blasphemous figure.

who is this noli fellow again? do you even know?

always is, my dearest bright!

irrelevancy is something many fight against. it's an uphill battle, that.

hm... bring them back to their boss. such a sight is embarrassing on admin grounds.

[pouring himself a glass of mixed alcohol as he watches... he's very satisfied!]

certainly a worthwhile christmas. maybe i should try this everclear

yes yes yes.

too bad. that's your christmas gift you greedy robot.

zipbomb

yes. you're horrendous to gaze upon

i didn't even want to look at you and it's a crime you're making me do so again

///// ah... thank you. that was delightful. [tail wagging, paw on his cheek.]

well... i'm not opposed at all, hmhmhm... please, indulge santa.

hmm???... ah- do you frequently offer such a thing? /// surely shedletsky didn't get this treatment did he?

i am not much of a drinker but i appreciate the thought. cookies? gladly. [he's a liar on the drinking part-.]

i'm glad. you've been good this year... knowing your track record improving, i wanted to get you something quite nice.

i was the santa this year, by the by. did everyone enjoy their gifts?

well, at least you listen. that's better than most. perhaps i should give it a look myself. that milipede looked like they had seen a ghost..

then why not deal with it yourself? you've always said you were plenty strong. [he's teasing!]

i swear there was a movie with a similar premise before, it was with an alien instead however... hm. sounds like the mighty clockwork is scaaaaared. ufufu.

you sound as if you're almost afraid of this thing. never took you to be afraid of spiders...

it'll be fine.

means it's healthy from warding off aforementioned bugs. rather, military fodder

let the spider stay.