[ That's because Silco is the kind of person who just goes. He goes, and he goes, and he never lets go, and that's always been the problem. Did Ereshkigal even do something to him? No, not really at first, but she'd decided he was bad and so now Silco is Never Going to Forgive Her.
(He's unreasonable.) ]
Disgusting.
[ He says, not knowing that this will be his future soon enough. And everyone will see it. ]
I think you can add anything to my list, little goddess. After all, look at me, I'm not interested in being nice, or good, or palatable. If I did, then perhaps I could have moved topside, and escaped my fate. I don't care about decency, because all it does is soothe the feelings of people who weren't going to be inclined to think much of me anyway. [ His voice sneers, sarcastic and bitter. He smiles though, snidely.
[ Not inclined to think much of him anyway? he's introduced himself to her by gloating about having killed her friend! Is that man truly that disconnected from reality?
And tax fraud can be added to his sins? Now that's truly evil. He may as well be called Ishtartwo! He gets on her nerves even more than her and he's filled with just as many flaws. ]
You said you do not care for decency, this shouldn't be an issue.
[ It's just logical, really. Besides it's not so bad. Those shirts have just betrayed he's a father. She remembers theorizing someone close to him may have died and that's why he became like that... Could it be his daughter?
Well she's not going to bring it up. He'll probably explode and accuse her of somehow being the source of it all. ]
And do not call me "little" goddess. You can call me Ereshkigal if you so wish. But I shall not tolerate to hear you address me in such a demeaning manner.
[ As the proud mayor of crime city, tax evasion is a national pastime. Then again, that's probably also why they don't have much in the way of public works.
He looks down at it, tips his head, and then blanches upon reading it. Silco has taken great pains to carefully insulate Jinx from enemies in both Zaun and Kenos. Despite the fact that her presence was always fleeting, Silco had protected her soul from everything possible, enemies on all sides waiting to find her, and take her away from him. It's. Not exactly healthy.
Would it be successful? No, but that's what got Quetzalcoatl in such hot water. Imagine saying things like "its not a weakness to care about somebody" and "ask about what kind of person she was". High crimes. ]
Oh? Don't like it? Why? Your pride is too fragile to take it?
[ The implant really is going through the wringer. as is my ability to look for outfits, since it just happened, it probably doesn't have enough time to shift to another one. ]
I thought you all didn't care waht mortals thought of you. Is that not true?
[ The saddest thing is that Quetzalcoatl had been absolutely right. In fact, that alone should clue in him that all gods are different, same way all mortals are. But he knows that, obviously. He's met both Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca, gods who couldn't be more different.
He just wants to somehow rile her up or put her on the defensive! Hmpf. Well, not today, not when he's wearing such ridiculous shirts. ]
You are correct. I do not care about what you think of me. Yet I shall not tolerate for you to speak of me in such terms.
[ It's not because his opinion is the most irrelevant opinion to have ever existed since Ishtar's, that she's going to permit for him to call her such things! ]
I would be more than pleased to ignore your existence. [And she had, really. He's like Tezcatlipoca! Stalking her even though she'd rather be left alone.] But you will not because you only live through opposition to others. What a sad existence.
[ His smile is sharp, the scar warped. He may be wearing a horrible outfit, but Silco is quick to forget it when it comes to talking about things like this.
She's right, he could leave her alone, but Silco doesn't like to leave things that offend him alone. He wants to see them squirm like he is so often forced to, suffer like he does, and deal with the realities they ignore. (Does he ignore some? Yes. But he doesn't think about that.) Besides, he wants to get under her skin, and make her see that she is wrong. (no) Accept it.
He hates seeing the world thrive around him, especially here. They are so quick to hold themselves on high horses, and Ereshkigal most of all. ]
Why, that is why I am Tezcatlipoca's acolyte. [ His hands clasped before him, he looks happy to share that. ] Well. That and the fact that I killed his sister. [ A beat, a tip of his head. ] Brother? It doesn't matter.
I would explain that opposition is the only way to live, but I think you would give me some... nonsense about caring about your fellow man. [ gross ]
[ He's... His acolyte? The look of sheer disgust on Ereshkigal's face right now is probably new. Who knew talking to Silco would somehow tank Tezcatlipoca's reputation even more? It's nice though that this confirms the two of them are working together.
Did Tezcatlipoca had a hand in Quetzalcoatl' murder? If he did, she swears-- ]
Explain as much as you desire— Your mere existence is enough rebuttal to any arguments you could give.
[ Why would anyone believe his words when he is such a miserable, sad man who can only find joy in negative emotions? ]
It appears I did not make myself clear before. [A pause.] I will hurt you if you harass me. I will kill you if I have to. And if you believe me unable to do it, I shall gladly prove you wrong.
[ She doesn't like hurting and killing people... But she has done it before. And for less than what he's done so far. ]
Oh, and have I been given the standard by which you consider such harassment? Or am I subject to the whims of an unstable goddess who has threatened me for nothing more than speaking and admitting to my triumphs?
[ There's a reason he's Tezca's acolyte, and it really is because he lives off of conflict, and because he's a nasty little man who can only use words, he enjoys making it as difficult as he can to deal with him. Maybe only verbally, because he is probably one of the most powerless outsiders LILITH has brought, but that does not mean that he is willing to let himself be cowed.
So he smiles, pleasantly. (Faux pleasantly.) ]
After all, we are supposed to be allies, and we live on the same base. I would hate to think that your standard is being in the same room or encountering one another in the hallway as we so recently have.
[ An unstable goddess? That's it, he's crossed a line. It may be true that emotionally she is not the stablet person around, but ]
Y-You... [...] I refuse to play any more games with you!
[ And lo: a flash of lightning suddenly hits him. Not enough to kill him, but probably enough to be severely unpleasant (and painful). More importantly, the entire atmosphere changes around them. It's cold, damn cold. And the atmospheric pressure lowers drastically, as if they were standing at the top of a mountain. ]
Hear this, fiend. I will not hesitate to kill you if I have to. Though I may be punished for it, this is a risk I am willing to take.
[ Is it this hard for when you meet someone to just nod politely and go your ow way? She's not asking much! ]
[ He barely notices the atmosphere, because he feels it. Every hair on edge, his entire body in pain, and Silco has to lean against a wall because he is small, and he is frail, and he can feel his entire body go limp for just a second. It hurts, and both of his eyes are wide and unblinking, and he hisses: ]
Did you just shock me? [ His voice picks up a little louder: ] Did you attack me unprompted?? An ally?
[ Does he really think they are allies? No, but is Silco quick to use everything at his disposal? Oh you know he is.
He looked at her with a mismatched gaze that, somehow, looks even more hateful than before. ] Do you know what she did before I killed her? She cut off my hand.
She at least had an excuse. We were at war. Instead, you attack me over imagined slights. [ His tone is halting, still reacting to the feeling of lightning through his veins. It's ridiculous, with the shirt and all, but he somehow pushes through. ]
I will not forget this slight. I suggest you watch your back the next time you need help.
[ That's a good thing he'd made it pretty clear he wouldn't help anyone should they ever need help. More importantly, did he change his story about Quetzalcoatl? Last time he'd killed her for having been shown sympathy, right? Perhaps it's both. Perhaps it's neither.
But she finds herself singularly furious at him all the same. ]
You - a man who is so quick to mock and dismiss those who need help - for the second time today tried to hide under LILITH's protection.
[ That's what it is, isn't it? When he keeps calling them allies, even though he would absolutely let her rot should her need for help arise. He's using protection from a perceived higher power to harass her. ]
You are an enemy of humanity. Henceforth, I shall treat you as such! [With that said, she has her divine spear materialize in her hand. It would probably be funny to see her wield a spear that's taller and wider than herself so effortlessly, if she wasn't threatening to use it to end his life.] Begone lest I remove the stain of your existence from this world!
And you are quick to declare me nothing more than an enemy because... what? I don't play your little game? Play nice?
[ Now that he's getting angry, it's like he's blinded. He barely notices the spear, or rather, he does, but it's almost a part of the landscape, rather than anything he really addresses. ]
And for what? Standing in a hallway? I do not keep you here. I do not block your path.
[ He tipped his chin back. ]
Or do you expect a mere human to just follow your commands? Are you prepared for the consequences if you kill me in cold blood in the middle of the base? Do you think LILITH will be happy with you for killing one of our own? I'm sure after what happened to... [ man, expecting him to remember people's names?? ] the giant lizard, you think they don't have the power to punish you thricefold?
No, you're threatening me. For no reason than your own, petty anger.
Are you really so much better than me? If I can goad you like this?
[ Holy Kûr, she's never met a human with so little in the way of self-preservation instincts. Is he suicidal? All things considered, that would not surprise her. And if so, no way she can kill him. She doesn't kill humans who want to die, that's a rule.
But she can electrocute him once more. With an even more powerful attack, though still not a lethal one. Which she does. If he's quick on his feet, he may just avoid the lightning bolt by seeing her eyes glow golden a second before it strikes. ]
I am prepared for the consequences, fiend!
[ Also his name is Godzilla! He's a good friend and she won't let him call him "giant lizard!" That's demeaning and insulting, just because he shares superficial traits with lizards doesn't mean he should be compared to them!! It'd be like comparing humans to monkeys because they share superficial traits, madness! ]
Are you?
[ She takes a step forward and points her spear at him. ]
[ He doesn't even know his name! Cut him a little slack here!! Another shock, and it takes him a long moment. He's used to being drowned not shocked. It hurts worse than drowning, though. Both of his eyes are equally as wide and unblinking. ]
You know what's funny?
[ He says, watching her carefully, warily. ]
Is that I have done little wrong today. Oh, I may have insulted you, to which I've never met a god with such thin skin, but other than that?
[ He shrugged, in this horrible, horrible shirt. ]
Is it really worthy of violence? Now? Over so little?
[ Hands spread, he takes a step back. ] I will hate to see what you do when someone else upsets you, or insults you.
[ A tight, grimacing smile. Another step back. ]
Or is it just me? Not that I am surprised, of course. I've never made a lie of the fact that I do not believe in you, or your... domains. Just overpowered children. [ A sigh, and then a grimace. The shirt. Not exactly the thing he wanted to be advertising. ]
Next time we meet, I hope you learn to get that anger under control. [ Step back. Step back. ] It doesn't behoove you to wield it so liberally, lest you hurt someone.
[ He's at a corner. He's stepping around it. At least... at least he's trying to step away?? ]
[ Is what he's saying getting to her? Maybe. He's correct that she has the thinnest skin amongst all gods. It'd been easier to hide it back when absolutely nobody could see her. And the urge to kill him is just growing with every passing second.
She doesn't like the way he's stepping back slowly, rounding that corner, while still spitting his bullshit. Thankfully, she has the means to speed up his retreat. She raises her left hand and a lightning ball appears over her finger tips. And she sends it after him- It's fast, but slightly slower than the average adult's running speed.
He can either keep going slowly and accept to be struck by lightning for the third time in a row.
Or he can run and outpace it until it fades or hit an obstacle.
No matter what he chooses to do, she turns around and goes her own way, satisfied in the knowledge that no matter what option he picks, he's going to hate it. ]
[ As soon as she turned her back, Silco's feet picked up, eyes watching the ball of lightning, before he started skipping his feet moving back, his eyes more locked on the ball of lightning than her, but the moment it gets too close...
He books it. She can hear the scuffle of his feet on the ground picking up speed.
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(He's unreasonable.) ]
Disgusting.
[ He says, not knowing that this will be his future soon enough. And everyone will see it. ]
I think you can add anything to my list, little goddess. After all, look at me, I'm not interested in being nice, or good, or palatable. If I did, then perhaps I could have moved topside, and escaped my fate. I don't care about decency, because all it does is soothe the feelings of people who weren't going to be inclined to think much of me anyway. [ His voice sneers, sarcastic and bitter. He smiles though, snidely.
And you guessed it.
it happens again. ]
Will this cursed thing stop it?
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And tax fraud can be added to his sins? Now that's truly evil. He may as well be called Ishtartwo! He gets on her nerves even more than her and he's filled with just as many flaws. ]
You said you do not care for decency, this shouldn't be an issue.
[ It's just logical, really. Besides it's not so bad. Those shirts have just betrayed he's a father. She remembers theorizing someone close to him may have died and that's why he became like that... Could it be his daughter?
Well she's not going to bring it up. He'll probably explode and accuse her of somehow being the source of it all. ]
And do not call me "little" goddess. You can call me Ereshkigal if you so wish. But I shall not tolerate to hear you address me in such a demeaning manner.
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He looks down at it, tips his head, and then blanches upon reading it. Silco has taken great pains to carefully insulate Jinx from enemies in both Zaun and Kenos. Despite the fact that her presence was always fleeting, Silco had protected her soul from everything possible, enemies on all sides waiting to find her, and take her away from him. It's. Not exactly healthy.
Would it be successful? No, but that's what got Quetzalcoatl in such hot water. Imagine saying things like "its not a weakness to care about somebody" and "ask about what kind of person she was". High crimes. ]
Oh? Don't like it? Why? Your pride is too fragile to take it?
[ The implant really is going through the wringer.
as is my ability to look for outfits, since it just happened, it probably doesn't have enough time to shift to another one. ]I thought you all didn't care waht mortals thought of you. Is that not true?
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He just wants to somehow rile her up or put her on the defensive! Hmpf. Well, not today, not when he's wearing such ridiculous shirts. ]
You are correct. I do not care about what you think of me. Yet I shall not tolerate for you to speak of me in such terms.
[ It's not because his opinion is the most irrelevant opinion to have ever existed since Ishtar's, that she's going to permit for him to call her such things! ]
I would be more than pleased to ignore your existence. [And she had, really. He's like Tezcatlipoca! Stalking her even though she'd rather be left alone.] But you will not because you only live through opposition to others. What a sad existence.
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[ His smile is sharp, the scar warped. He may be wearing a horrible outfit, but Silco is quick to forget it when it comes to talking about things like this.
She's right, he could leave her alone, but Silco doesn't like to leave things that offend him alone. He wants to see them squirm like he is so often forced to, suffer like he does, and deal with the realities they ignore. (Does he ignore some? Yes. But he doesn't think about that.) Besides, he wants to get under her skin, and make her see that she is wrong. (no) Accept it.
He hates seeing the world thrive around him, especially here. They are so quick to hold themselves on high horses, and Ereshkigal most of all. ]
Why, that is why I am Tezcatlipoca's acolyte. [ His hands clasped before him, he looks happy to share that. ] Well. That and the fact that I killed his sister. [ A beat, a tip of his head. ] Brother? It doesn't matter.
I would explain that opposition is the only way to live, but I think you would give me some... nonsense about caring about your fellow man. [ gross ]
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Did Tezcatlipoca had a hand in Quetzalcoatl' murder? If he did, she swears-- ]
Explain as much as you desire— Your mere existence is enough rebuttal to any arguments you could give.
[ Why would anyone believe his words when he is such a miserable, sad man who can only find joy in negative emotions? ]
It appears I did not make myself clear before. [A pause.] I will hurt you if you harass me. I will kill you if I have to. And if you believe me unable to do it, I shall gladly prove you wrong.
[ She doesn't like hurting and killing people... But she has done it before. And for less than what he's done so far. ]
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[ There's a reason he's Tezca's acolyte, and it really is because he lives off of conflict, and because he's a nasty little man who can only use words, he enjoys making it as difficult as he can to deal with him. Maybe only verbally, because he is probably one of the most powerless outsiders LILITH has brought, but that does not mean that he is willing to let himself be cowed.
So he smiles, pleasantly. (Faux pleasantly.) ]
After all, we are supposed to be allies, and we live on the same base. I would hate to think that your standard is being in the same room or encountering one another in the hallway as we so recently have.
[ He's exhausting, Ereshkigal, it's true. ]
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Y-You... [...] I refuse to play any more games with you!
[ And lo: a flash of lightning suddenly hits him. Not enough to kill him, but probably enough to be severely unpleasant (and painful). More importantly, the entire atmosphere changes around them. It's cold, damn cold. And the atmospheric pressure lowers drastically, as if they were standing at the top of a mountain. ]
Hear this, fiend. I will not hesitate to kill you if I have to. Though I may be punished for it, this is a risk I am willing to take.
[ Is it this hard for when you meet someone to just nod politely and go your ow way? She's not asking much! ]
Do not try me.
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Did you just shock me? [ His voice picks up a little louder: ] Did you attack me unprompted?? An ally?
[ Does he really think they are allies? No, but is Silco quick to use everything at his disposal? Oh you know he is.
He looked at her with a mismatched gaze that, somehow, looks even more hateful than before. ] Do you know what she did before I killed her? She cut off my hand.
She at least had an excuse. We were at war. Instead, you attack me over imagined slights. [ His tone is halting, still reacting to the feeling of lightning through his veins. It's ridiculous, with the shirt and all, but he somehow pushes through. ]
I will not forget this slight. I suggest you watch your back the next time you need help.
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But she finds herself singularly furious at him all the same. ]
You - a man who is so quick to mock and dismiss those who need help - for the second time today tried to hide under LILITH's protection.
[ That's what it is, isn't it? When he keeps calling them allies, even though he would absolutely let her rot should her need for help arise. He's using protection from a perceived higher power to harass her. ]
You are an enemy of humanity. Henceforth, I shall treat you as such! [With that said, she has her divine spear materialize in her hand. It would probably be funny to see her wield a spear that's taller and wider than herself so effortlessly, if she wasn't threatening to use it to end his life.] Begone lest I remove the stain of your existence from this world!
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[ Now that he's getting angry, it's like he's blinded. He barely notices the spear, or rather, he does, but it's almost a part of the landscape, rather than anything he really addresses. ]
And for what? Standing in a hallway? I do not keep you here. I do not block your path.
[ He tipped his chin back. ]
Or do you expect a mere human to just follow your commands? Are you prepared for the consequences if you kill me in cold blood in the middle of the base? Do you think LILITH will be happy with you for killing one of our own? I'm sure after what happened to... [ man, expecting him to remember people's names?? ] the giant lizard, you think they don't have the power to punish you thricefold?
No, you're threatening me. For no reason than your own, petty anger.
Are you really so much better than me? If I can goad you like this?
[ 😑 ]
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But she can electrocute him once more. With an even more powerful attack, though still not a lethal one. Which she does. If he's quick on his feet, he may just avoid the lightning bolt by seeing her eyes glow golden a second before it strikes. ]
I am prepared for the consequences, fiend!
[ Also his name is Godzilla! He's a good friend and she won't let him call him "giant lizard!" That's demeaning and insulting, just because he shares superficial traits with lizards doesn't mean he should be compared to them!! It'd be like comparing humans to monkeys because they share superficial traits, madness! ]
Are you?
[ She takes a step forward and points her spear at him. ]
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You know what's funny?
[ He says, watching her carefully, warily. ]
Is that I have done little wrong today. Oh, I may have insulted you, to which I've never met a god with such thin skin, but other than that?
[ He shrugged, in this horrible, horrible shirt. ]
Is it really worthy of violence? Now? Over so little?
[ Hands spread, he takes a step back. ] I will hate to see what you do when someone else upsets you, or insults you.
[ A tight, grimacing smile. Another step back. ]
Or is it just me? Not that I am surprised, of course. I've never made a lie of the fact that I do not believe in you, or your... domains. Just overpowered children. [ A sigh, and then a grimace. The shirt. Not exactly the thing he wanted to be advertising. ]
Next time we meet, I hope you learn to get that anger under control. [ Step back. Step back. ] It doesn't behoove you to wield it so liberally, lest you hurt someone.
[ He's at a corner. He's stepping around it. At least... at least he's trying to step away?? ]
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She doesn't like the way he's stepping back slowly, rounding that corner, while still spitting his bullshit. Thankfully, she has the means to speed up his retreat. She raises her left hand and a lightning ball appears over her finger tips. And she sends it after him- It's fast, but slightly slower than the average adult's running speed.
He can either keep going slowly and accept to be struck by lightning for the third time in a row.
Or he can run and outpace it until it fades or hit an obstacle.
No matter what he chooses to do, she turns around and goes her own way, satisfied in the knowledge that no matter what option he picks, he's going to hate it. ]
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He books it. She can hear the scuffle of his feet on the ground picking up speed.
A little victory! For her! ]