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hey there!
this is Bigby, right?
sorry to bug you out of the blue like this
i bet you've got your hands full right now
but i heard you were looking for into about Rocket and i've got a few things you're gonna want to know!
seriously, this is a hot take! you can't miss this!
[ ...It takes him a solid twelve minutes to push the send button. ]
this is Bigby, right?
sorry to bug you out of the blue like this
i bet you've got your hands full right now
but i heard you were looking for into about Rocket and i've got a few things you're gonna want to know!
seriously, this is a hot take! you can't miss this!
[ ...It takes him a solid twelve minutes to push the send button. ]
[ someone actually hitting him up with information after the fact? huh. miracles do happen. ]
Yeah, this is Bigby.
Info about Rocket, huh?
He's a popular guy.
Guess it wouldn't hurt to hear what you got.
[ "hot take". seriously. he probably smells the bullshit immediately, but he figures it's worth the opportunity if anything. ]
Yeah, this is Bigby.
Info about Rocket, huh?
He's a popular guy.
Guess it wouldn't hurt to hear what you got.
[ "hot take". seriously. he probably smells the bullshit immediately, but he figures it's worth the opportunity if anything. ]
[ Yeah, miracles...yeah................. ]
okay, well! for starters, he's like, 6'10"
seriously, you do not want to mess with this guy unless you're pretty hurly burly yourself!
the first time i met him, he was about to eat a bunch of kids
if i didn't step in, he would've bit one of their hands clean off
and then where would we be?
hook-handed children on the streets, that's where
[ Well. They say the best lies are based in fact! Aaaaand most of this is true. ]
okay, well! for starters, he's like, 6'10"
seriously, you do not want to mess with this guy unless you're pretty hurly burly yourself!
the first time i met him, he was about to eat a bunch of kids
if i didn't step in, he would've bit one of their hands clean off
and then where would we be?
hook-handed children on the streets, that's where
[ Well. They say the best lies are based in fact! Aaaaand most of this is true. ]
6'10", huh.
Guess that's where he gets Rocket from.
[ does he want to burst this boy's bubble already? unless big mouthed Rhys is a better liar and completely came up with the story about how he's a raccoon, he's been kind of spoiled already...... ]
I'm awfully touched that you care so much for a stranger that you'd warn me about him.
But if he's about to eat a bunch of kids, don't you think we need to find him even further?
Sounds like a threat to me.
Might need to put him on the top of the list now.
Guess that's where he gets Rocket from.
[ does he want to burst this boy's bubble already? unless big mouthed Rhys is a better liar and completely came up with the story about how he's a raccoon, he's been kind of spoiled already...... ]
I'm awfully touched that you care so much for a stranger that you'd warn me about him.
But if he's about to eat a bunch of kids, don't you think we need to find him even further?
Sounds like a threat to me.
Might need to put him on the top of the list now.
[ To be fair, if anyone is going to outrank Rhys in being the worse liar on El Nysa, it very well may be Prompto. ]
whoa, hey now, take your foot off the gas, friend!
let's not jump to any conclusions here
see, Rocket, he's one of those guys
you know the kind!
who's a total asshole but he has a heart of gold, too?
like that.
he wouldn't ever do something like aid and abet real bad dudes
just sort of bad dudes
he'll only mess you up if you get in his way
a friend told me all this. her name is
Buggy.
[ SORRY, MANTIS... ]
whoa, hey now, take your foot off the gas, friend!
let's not jump to any conclusions here
see, Rocket, he's one of those guys
you know the kind!
who's a total asshole but he has a heart of gold, too?
like that.
he wouldn't ever do something like aid and abet real bad dudes
just sort of bad dudes
he'll only mess you up if you get in his way
a friend told me all this. her name is
Buggy.
[ SORRY, MANTIS... ]
So let me get this straight.
He's a total asshole with a heart of gold, but he still likes to eat kids?
What part of that gives him the heart of gold?
Sounds to me like it's nothing but a full stomach.
Glad to hear that he'll draw the line at simple murder, though.
Just think, what if he had the balls to bomb the city and make a bunch of people get the flu as well?
[ did he even walk into this with a plan, or did Prompto just want to... go with the flow..... ]
He's a total asshole with a heart of gold, but he still likes to eat kids?
What part of that gives him the heart of gold?
Sounds to me like it's nothing but a full stomach.
Glad to hear that he'll draw the line at simple murder, though.
Just think, what if he had the balls to bomb the city and make a bunch of people get the flu as well?
[ did he even walk into this with a plan, or did Prompto just want to... go with the flow..... ]
[It's really a pity she can't have a super-nose and just sniff out where Bigby is, but such is life. At least he's distinctive enough finding him isn't much of a problem: a tall man, rather gruff, goes by the name of Wolf, he's pretty memorable.
So sooner or later, Rosalind is knocking at his door, a leather pouch tied to her hip and a slight smile on her face. It's not really a nice smile, but oh, well. She has a few job proposals for him, he can pick which he'd like.]
So sooner or later, Rosalind is knocking at his door, a leather pouch tied to her hip and a slight smile on her face. It's not really a nice smile, but oh, well. She has a few job proposals for him, he can pick which he'd like.]
[ Rosalind has enough going for her. let him and his nose have something to hold and flaunt over the woman. as talented as his scent of smell may be, it's not as if it is on full alert at all times. when he hears the knocking at his door, he doesn't even bother to guess who it might be behind the door. maybe he should have thought about that. perhaps he could have just pretended not to be home.
instead, said door is open and he's staring at Rosalind just a few feet away. his stare is quite the unamused one. maybe it's because of the way she is smiling. it is just. so smug. ]
What.
instead, said door is open and he's staring at Rosalind just a few feet away. his stare is quite the unamused one. maybe it's because of the way she is smiling. it is just. so smug. ]
What.
Aren't you polite?
[Just gonna brush right past him, then, if he's going to be like that (or at least, try to).]
I'm here to offer you a job, Mr. Wolf. You might look more enthusiastic.
[Just gonna brush right past him, then, if he's going to be like that (or at least, try to).]
I'm here to offer you a job, Mr. Wolf. You might look more enthusiastic.
With you? Always.
[ once upon a time, he thought to be kind to her. it took more than five minutes of getting to know Rosalind for him to realize that this wasn't going to be a very feasible task. point in case: her stomping her way into his temporary home like she owns the place. ]
Seriously? Even I asked you to let me in.
[ god. GOD. he shuts the door behind them (loudly) and leans against it with the same unimpressed look on his face. ]
Please, by all means. I'd love to hear your sales pitch.
[ how did she even find him. this woman... ]
[ once upon a time, he thought to be kind to her. it took more than five minutes of getting to know Rosalind for him to realize that this wasn't going to be a very feasible task. point in case: her stomping her way into his temporary home like she owns the place. ]
Seriously? Even I asked you to let me in.
[ god. GOD. he shuts the door behind them (loudly) and leans against it with the same unimpressed look on his face. ]
Please, by all means. I'd love to hear your sales pitch.
[ how did she even find him. this woman... ]
For starters?
[She reaches into that leather pouch, pulling out her coin.]
I want your help in testing this. I suspect it's some kind of truth-telling guide, but I can't test it myself without invoking bias.
[She reaches into that leather pouch, pulling out her coin.]
I want your help in testing this. I suspect it's some kind of truth-telling guide, but I can't test it myself without invoking bias.
Ohhhh, no. Fuck that.
[ his response is close to instantaneous. last time he tried to "assist" her in testing her powers, they somehow ended up talking about kissing like they were in middle school daring one another. Bigby is continuously shaking his head, looking at the coin with disdain. ]
You can get that shit out of here. What's going to happen this time? Will you ask if I've peeked down your blouse?
[ his response is close to instantaneous. last time he tried to "assist" her in testing her powers, they somehow ended up talking about kissing like they were in middle school daring one another. Bigby is continuously shaking his head, looking at the coin with disdain. ]
You can get that shit out of here. What's going to happen this time? Will you ask if I've peeked down your blouse?
You're very skittish for someone immortal, do you realize that?
[She at least puts the coin away, though not without some amusement at having to do so.]
Or is it simply that I and I alone, armed with a clever tactic and an experiment that shan't hurt you in any way, frighten you.
[She at least puts the coin away, though not without some amusement at having to do so.]
Or is it simply that I and I alone, armed with a clever tactic and an experiment that shan't hurt you in any way, frighten you.
Being immortal only means that I'll have to live the rest of eternity knowing I was dumb enough to fall for your shit. —Again.
[ she isn't the only one that is. ahem. good with their tongue. he can whip out a comeback to just about everything, so long as she doesn't throw him off with some bullshit like kissing. ]
You frighten me, alright. For all of the wrong reasons. Why'd you choose me as your guinea pig instead of anyone else?
[ she isn't the only one that is. ahem. good with their tongue. he can whip out a comeback to just about everything, so long as she doesn't throw him off with some bullshit like kissing. ]
You frighten me, alright. For all of the wrong reasons. Why'd you choose me as your guinea pig instead of anyone else?
[Ah, well, that gets her smile to fade a little. Not his comeback-- that she's pleased about-- but his admission.]
A variety of reasons, most of which I think you wouldn't believe even if I told you.
[But.]
First and foremost? I enjoy your company, odd as that may sound. And please, [she adds, needing no foresight to see where that might go,] keep your juvenile jokes to a minimum. It's been two months since I've gotten to fight with someone without having to worry about hurt feelings.
[she lets that settle for a few moments, then adds briskly:]
Though if you're going to, hah, turn tail each time I bring up something remotely carnal, I think you may not be as much of a challenge as I thought.
A variety of reasons, most of which I think you wouldn't believe even if I told you.
[But.]
First and foremost? I enjoy your company, odd as that may sound. And please, [she adds, needing no foresight to see where that might go,] keep your juvenile jokes to a minimum. It's been two months since I've gotten to fight with someone without having to worry about hurt feelings.
[she lets that settle for a few moments, then adds briskly:]
Though if you're going to, hah, turn tail each time I bring up something remotely carnal, I think you may not be as much of a challenge as I thought.
[ This situation is STEADILY DETERIORATING...why did he think he could bullshit this guy again?
- Right, because Rocket is his friend, sorta, and he's got his back. That's why. ]
that's about the gist of it, yeah
except i mightve been exaggerating on the eating kids part
he wouldve bitten off their fingers, tops
ANYWAY
my point is still the same!
he'd never do something like that
every single person in the city wouldve had to have pissed him off or something
that's way too big-scale baddie for him
- Right, because Rocket is his friend, sorta, and he's got his back. That's why. ]
that's about the gist of it, yeah
except i mightve been exaggerating on the eating kids part
he wouldve bitten off their fingers, tops
ANYWAY
my point is still the same!
he'd never do something like that
every single person in the city wouldve had to have pissed him off or something
that's way too big-scale baddie for him
[ she enjoys his company? that entices a look. one that is confusing to even himself. is he humored? flattered? concerned that she finds enjoyment with him of all people? whatever his feelings might be, it doesn't last long before she is off provoking him again.
Bigby's jaw grows tight and he is awfully tempted to give her the good ole middle finger, but he resists. he's playing nice. ]
Don't worry. You've spared me my feelings. Didn't realize you got off on having arguments with people, though.
[ is that kind of crudeness juvenile? who knows. Bigby doesn't seem like he cares if it is one way or another. there's a part of him that is too stubborn to ignore supposed challenges, so he will give her what he wants. ]
Last time I checked, I'm still standing right in front of you. Are you going to tell me how this shit is supposed to work, or are you going to keep trying to get my claws out?
Bigby's jaw grows tight and he is awfully tempted to give her the good ole middle finger, but he resists. he's playing nice. ]
Don't worry. You've spared me my feelings. Didn't realize you got off on having arguments with people, though.
[ is that kind of crudeness juvenile? who knows. Bigby doesn't seem like he cares if it is one way or another. there's a part of him that is too stubborn to ignore supposed challenges, so he will give her what he wants. ]
Last time I checked, I'm still standing right in front of you. Are you going to tell me how this shit is supposed to work, or are you going to keep trying to get my claws out?
Ohhh, alright.
I get you now.
We're only looking for the big-scale baddies, so he's exempt from that list.
I'm glad you helped me scratch him off.
He's been pretty hard to find.
[ why is he even continuing this conversation. fuck. ]
Is there any particular reason for why you're so charitable and willing to assist?
Color me curious.
I get you now.
We're only looking for the big-scale baddies, so he's exempt from that list.
I'm glad you helped me scratch him off.
He's been pretty hard to find.
[ why is he even continuing this conversation. fuck. ]
Is there any particular reason for why you're so charitable and willing to assist?
Color me curious.
[ He doesn't know why...either...
]
because he's a pretty nice dude once you get to know him!
sure, a little rough around the edges
but who isn't?
i mean, just look at you!
i bet beneath all that cool, hard-nose detective shell, when it comes down to it
you're the chillest guy anyone could know!
do you play the sax, maybe?
or crochet?
i bet you crochet
anyway, my point is
you and rocket probably have more in common than you realize!
he's not so bad, just give him a chance! :)
]because he's a pretty nice dude once you get to know him!
sure, a little rough around the edges
but who isn't?
i mean, just look at you!
i bet beneath all that cool, hard-nose detective shell, when it comes down to it
you're the chillest guy anyone could know!
do you play the sax, maybe?
or crochet?
i bet you crochet
anyway, my point is
you and rocket probably have more in common than you realize!
he's not so bad, just give him a chance! :)
[ "don't bother me unless it's good", he says. does dutch listen? no. ]
hey growly [ because you know he growled at least once during their encounter and dutch likes giving nicknames ]
it's dutch
fancy a spar or a drink?
hey growly [ because you know he growled at least once during their encounter and dutch likes giving nicknames ]
it's dutch
fancy a spar or a drink?
Who the fuck is
[ oh. he had hit enter too quickly. having someone find his information and introduce themselves by calling him "growly" is an easy way for him to respond in a very "growly"-like way, but he's hit enter on accident when she clarifies who she is.
oh. it's her. huh. ]
Uh. Hey.
I don't remember leaving you my contact.
Did I?
[ that night moved kind of. fast. some things are a little unclear. ]
[ oh. he had hit enter too quickly. having someone find his information and introduce themselves by calling him "growly" is an easy way for him to respond in a very "growly"-like way, but he's hit enter on accident when she clarifies who she is.
oh. it's her. huh. ]
Uh. Hey.
I don't remember leaving you my contact.
Did I?
[ that night moved kind of. fast. some things are a little unclear. ]
[ and he just proved that her nicknaming game is on point. ]
nope
[ he did not leave his contact information. good thing dutch is great at finding people and also utterly unapologetic about it. ]
nope
[ he did not leave his contact information. good thing dutch is great at finding people and also utterly unapologetic about it. ]
you're growly, it fits
and i don't do cute
[ get with the programme, growly. ]
so, spar, drink, or do i need to find someone else
and i don't do cute
[ get with the programme, growly. ]
so, spar, drink, or do i need to find someone else
[Rosalind is dirty.
Not in a fun, filthy way like she'd been when they were fucking, all mussed hair and wet mouth. That would be nice. (Actually, that would be rather appalling if that was how she appeared on Bigby's doorstep, but that may be taking the narration too far). No, she's dirty in a horrid way that speaks of dirt and sweat and the Outdoors, which deserves the capitalization if for no other reason than how deeply Rosalind has come to loathe it as an entire entity.
Two days. Two days spent picking her way through a bloody jungle, battling off carnivorous sea-snakes and sentient trees, trying like hell to remember how to make a fire and deduce which berries wouldn't kill her. Her stockings are torn to hell; her skirt's hem has let out. She's long since given up any kind of hairstyle; she's scratches all over her, little cuts and bruises that speak of a woman entirely unused to having to be outside for more than an hour.
She's dirty. She's tired. She's hungry. And she's absolutely no place to go, which is why she finds her feet leading her to a doorway. It isn't quite a conscious decision; she realizes where she's heading after a while, but once she does, she figures she might as well keep going. Why not? Out of everyone in this city, she stands the best chance of succeeding at getting a bed for the night with him.
So here she is, on Bigby Wolf's doorstep, her expression put out and so annoyed it's passed into a wearied sort of low-level anger. She knocks, and even that sounds tired.]
Not in a fun, filthy way like she'd been when they were fucking, all mussed hair and wet mouth. That would be nice. (Actually, that would be rather appalling if that was how she appeared on Bigby's doorstep, but that may be taking the narration too far). No, she's dirty in a horrid way that speaks of dirt and sweat and the Outdoors, which deserves the capitalization if for no other reason than how deeply Rosalind has come to loathe it as an entire entity.
Two days. Two days spent picking her way through a bloody jungle, battling off carnivorous sea-snakes and sentient trees, trying like hell to remember how to make a fire and deduce which berries wouldn't kill her. Her stockings are torn to hell; her skirt's hem has let out. She's long since given up any kind of hairstyle; she's scratches all over her, little cuts and bruises that speak of a woman entirely unused to having to be outside for more than an hour.
She's dirty. She's tired. She's hungry. And she's absolutely no place to go, which is why she finds her feet leading her to a doorway. It isn't quite a conscious decision; she realizes where she's heading after a while, but once she does, she figures she might as well keep going. Why not? Out of everyone in this city, she stands the best chance of succeeding at getting a bed for the night with him.
So here she is, on Bigby Wolf's doorstep, her expression put out and so annoyed it's passed into a wearied sort of low-level anger. She knocks, and even that sounds tired.]
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