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Post by uberwulfx on Aug 16, 2022 19:07:24 GMT -5
It was lucky that Biff wasn't drinking anything, because he would have spit it out. In lieu, he kind of sputtered, and it took a few seconds for him to regain his composure and laugh.
"I--- okay, that may have been the most frank answering of the unasked question! Biff assume that it's one you get a lot, and Biff may have thought you to play coy. Ah, but is fair to be up front as well, so Biff admire and appreciate that you're up front about that, too. And well, you fit the look and type of a guy I could be interested in," he said with a tilt of his head, continuing with the melody played. At least on his end, the silence thereafter was thoughtful.
"Biff know three Tabaxi on some 'personal' level now: Bones, you, and one named Stitch of Fabric. Biff not know if Stitch has found the meaning, but she's traveling so perhaps it'll come to her. Is it safe to say you're still on your quest, but on the way to truly knowing your name's meaning?"
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Post by CautionCat on Aug 16, 2022 19:11:17 GMT -5
"Something like that." Wisp pursed their lips some, and shrugged. "I am not actively searching for what my name means, but someday it might come to me. Maybe. Who knows! I am not too worried about it." Shrugging, they shook their head.
"And yes, I am... uh... frank simply because folks have been interested, and gone too far, and find out I'm a liar even though I never said what I had." Another shrug, and they laughed. "I cut to the chase so no one can be disappointed I guess."
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Post by uberwulfx on Aug 16, 2022 19:29:52 GMT -5
"Oh, with the stating that it sucked if one didn't find their name's meaning, Biff thought you were actively pursuing yours. Either way, if you stick with this group, you're sure to find many spirits to guide, and other places to travel that maybe, the meaning may simply come walking up to you."
He nodded to the explanation, and found it to be just as he suspected. "Yes, is unfortunate when people set themselves up for expectation, and are simply unable to admit their mistake in judgment. Do not worry; Biff certainly has a type if with... someone equipped as we are, but would not dare hold it against you if you weren't willing to dance with Biff for one reason or another."
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Post by CautionCat on Aug 16, 2022 19:47:14 GMT -5
"Weeeell it just kinda sucks to die and not figure it out." Wisp shrugged, and continued to play some notes, developing a sort of song, the melody slow.
"I think about it." They shook their bow in Biff's direction. "You're not quite my type, but I don't know if I have a type."
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Post by uberwulfx on Aug 17, 2022 11:04:39 GMT -5
"That sounds... what is word... contradictory," Biff mused. "You make it sound like you don't care to know, past what you do already know. Biff cannot tell if you truly put stock in the idea of finding out the meaning, or if you are willing to let it happen as it will. It's the second option that Biff personally thinks you're leaning towards, but this is just Biff thinking aloud. You are curious person, that's for sure."
He scoffed. "How can Biff not be your type? Look at Biff, with all Biff's glowing personality! The question is then, what 'type' do you usually lay with, what 'type' of person would you rather keep at arm's length? Is nothing wrong with liking what you like, as long as one isn't a jerk about it, Biff think."
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Post by CautionCat on Aug 17, 2022 11:14:22 GMT -5
Wisp just shrugged, laughing. "I don't seek anyone to lay with, usually I am approached, and if I feel like it would be a good time, I accept."
"I'm not interested in relationships, I kinda just... Go along with things, unless the person is kind of a jerk, then no."
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Post by uberwulfx on Aug 17, 2022 11:46:26 GMT -5
"Hmm." Biff leaned forward, resting an elbow on a knee, and his chin on the back of his wrist as he looked distantly past Wisp. "Biff wants one day for a relationship. Maybe if the right person or cat or ogre came along, then perhaps. But as it is now, Biff travels and has a rather important journey adopted from simply traveling. Perhaps not have the itchy heel you have, what with back and forth to home, but Biff does need to keep moving. Perhaps New Haven and Te'kaal, and even the mountain monastery are bases of operation, but cannot really call the latter two home yet, where a foundation could be laid. And the monastery is, well, a monastery in the mountains."
Biff certainly wouldn't admit that he felt he was had a tendency to be on the bad side when it came to flirting, but it seemed he did well enough for himself. Besides, this time on the road was time to learn and practice his technique, his game.
"But ah, one day. Biff will let the cards fall where they may in that regard as well. 'Going along with things' seems to be the best way to handle things right now, unless someone just falls madly in love with Biff's bravado and muscles." He winked at Wisp. "But if not that, then let Biff at least fall in love with the music coming from your exquisite instrument, played by dexterously masterful fingers." He was being dramatic, and nudged Wisp's arm with it.
"On your own time, though. This conversation is good."
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Post by CautionCat on Aug 17, 2022 16:55:21 GMT -5
"Is it? I'm glad you don't feel awkward, or offended of what I am. Or what I am not." Wisp kept smiling, and would play their viola for a bit again, falling into some silence, before pausing and speaking again.
"I would like to have a bakery I think." They tapped their chin with the bow of their viola, thinking aloud about the future. "Someday, I'll stop wandering around. They say I have the spark of Kokinyu in me, the spirits I come across. The miss-matched eyes and all that."
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Post by uberwulfx on Aug 17, 2022 20:25:03 GMT -5
"It is," Biff assured. "Ultimately, Biff enjoys meeting people and learning. Trust Biff, there has been no shortage of that since coming here. And to be sure, Biff not offended at all. Biff again appreciate you being so upfront and open with information about yourself, not only that but in general. You certainly have mysterious air to you, but is clearly easily penetrated with some casual conversation in the later night."
He listened to Wisp play for a bit, taking the time to think about his homeland, and specifically his sister. Maybe once they got to New Haven, he should think about sending her another letter, with a few more spoils? He had a particularly radiant stone that he could have halved, to let her think about adding to her jewelry collection...
"Hmm?" Stirred from his idle thoughts, Biff sat up a bit. "A bakery... do you have the chance to cook and bake often, on the road as you always are? And with many recipes to be learned, someone as well traveled as you would have an array of goods to offer."
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Post by CautionCat on Aug 17, 2022 20:35:34 GMT -5
"Oh no, I don't have a way to bake unless I try having something under some coals for a bit. But there was a spirit who loved to, ages ago, and I found their recipe book. I think they were from Liore..." Wisp chewed the inside of their cheek some, thinking. "Or was it Astorea? Hmn... I know it was someplace in Samara. But they were a gnome, so it might have been Liore."
They shook their head, frowning some. "It has been some time since I found it. I think... I was in my teens." They nodded. "One of the first spirit encounters I had, besides Theodore."
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Post by uberwulfx on Aug 18, 2022 12:41:38 GMT -5
Biff nodded. If they couldn't use someone's kitchen, Biff figured Wisp would have searched for a communal oven of sorts, if the urge ever got to them.
"A gnomish baking book? Hopefully euphoreos were one of the listed recipes, because you'll absolutely make killing if so," he said with a smirk. "You want a way to meet people, and make more friends? That is certainly way to do it. Just imagine being able to experience what I gave you, any time you wanted." He looked over to Theodore, nodding slowly.
"Along with guiding you to others, has he given you any other talents? Did he teach you how to paint his skull thus?"
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Post by CautionCat on Aug 18, 2022 19:54:05 GMT -5
"Hmn? Oh, no I found him like this." Wisp, laid their viola down, and picked Theodore back up. "I suspected he was sacrificed, as for a ritual, but he doesn't remember."
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Post by uberwulfx on Aug 18, 2022 20:27:50 GMT -5
"Hmm..." Biff racked his brain, pursing his lips and trying to think of rumors of groups who did such carvings on bone. Scrimshaw came to mind, but these patterns were much more ritualistic than artistic. To that end, there were plenty cults and groups abound defiling bodies to call on some dark energy. However, Theodore's markings didn't seem like they were there to call a dark being, but instead to... prettify him. The word "veneration" kept coming to mind, and Biff nodded as he came to some half-conclusion.
"Biff hear of a few tribes and species that do things with skeletons and skulls, but most are to summon whole evil skeletons and demons-- among cult-types, Biff hear of Yuan-Ti, snake-people who all all for that. But Theodore's skull looks like one that would be in a shrine and praised, rather than used in dark ritual." He shrugged. "Biff hoped to have a sudden revelation about Theodore's origins, alas, he remains a mystery. A well mannered mystery, but a mystery nonetheless."
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Post by CautionCat on Aug 18, 2022 20:30:11 GMT -5
"We may never know Theodore's past, but he enjoys the present! And traveling with me." Wisp smiled, and gave Theodore a pat on the top of the skull.
"Live in the moment, that's how he is."
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Post by uberwulfx on Aug 19, 2022 14:32:50 GMT -5
"That is very good philosophy to live by; Biff applaud Theodore for such forward thinking," he said with a nod to the skull. He didn't even think twice about the idea of using the word 'live' when speaking to the spirit of a long-dead person.
"Biff is of the mind to let the past inform the present, for the best future. Theodore is in unique position, able to take on everything with brand new eyes, experience everything for the first time, so is very good to have the 'dwell not in the past' stance. With Biff, Biff must remember where Biff come from, the rough and tumble and danger Biff live through. In the beginning of Biff's journey, it was those memories that kept Biff going before Biff was able to truly cement will to go forward no matter what. Would have been easy to rest on laurels and accomplishments, but there is fun in that? Onward and upwards, always."
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