[because Cole is so far from the simple mortal (or the lofty immortal) things that Tek normally deals with, he can rationalize a few things out in his head. this would be a conversation that he wouldn't demean himself to have in a normal instance, but... he reminds himself how very different this case is. and this fact makes it okay, perhaps.
he can dispense with some of the usual game he defends himself with, and speak more plainly. at least a little bit.]
--And you are especially good at saying things that make me angry.
[just asking him the little, mindless questions that would maybe make this seem like some normal interaction to an outside observer. no preceding unpleasantness; consider it all forgotten. opening the bottle and sniffing its contents--as if he has any interest in it at all--he's forcefully settling into appearing comfortable and unbothered.]
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He doesn't speak. He just stops fading away.]
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[especially with the sigh that goes along with it, it's not exactly an invitation to stay... but it might have the same sentiment behind it.]
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Usually when people say things that hurt on purpose, they want you to go away.
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[because Cole is so far from the simple mortal (or the lofty immortal) things that Tek normally deals with, he can rationalize a few things out in his head. this would be a conversation that he wouldn't demean himself to have in a normal instance, but... he reminds himself how very different this case is. and this fact makes it okay, perhaps.
he can dispense with some of the usual game he defends himself with, and speak more plainly. at least a little bit.]
--And you are especially good at saying things that make me angry.
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I don't mean to. I don't want to make you angry. I'm sorry.
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I know.
[and he... halfheartedly offers the bottle out in the spirit's direction.]
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I don't drink.
Or eat.
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Have you ever tried?
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[just asking him the little, mindless questions that would maybe make this seem like some normal interaction to an outside observer. no preceding unpleasantness; consider it all forgotten. opening the bottle and sniffing its contents--as if he has any interest in it at all--he's forcefully settling into appearing comfortable and unbothered.]