If I didn't know better, I would wonder if you also liked pets and belly rubs. [ It's been long since established it's the type of hound that is relentless, but the image of Temenos having a secret affectionate side is amusing ]
Inquisitor is much better than a Hound. I'm sure we can come up with other names that are fun though. [ Time to down their drink and pour themselves another one ]
We aren't. It might take a few years before you get to the next level with me. Just thought it could be fun to get some ideas if it ever happens. [ Shhh. ] I do like Rabbit. They are cute and can be quite taste in a stew. If I had to pick another, I would be tempted to steal Phoenix or Fox.
You're forgetting the cute part. [ Which is more important clearly ] As much as I would love to take credit for picking my Bunnies, I didn't have a say in it.
[ They seem to look at their cup for a moment. ] Our good looks and charm? [ Their tone is light, but they aren't looking up from their drink ] It might be we're some version of shameless.
You - [ a pause. ] Excuse me. Someone chose a cleric for a group of people categorized as shameless...?
[ he's joking, because - well. yeah. it'd be hard to miss the fact that he is a little, tiny bit shameless. maybe. (a lot.) temenos watches them, taking another drink and setting his now empty cup down. he can sort of hold his liquor, it seems? practice. ]
While I have theories, I haven't spent enough time yet with all of you to say for sure. You've spent more time with your teammates. What is your guess?
Their lips lifting in the corners. ] Maybe I really should spank you. [ Time to just finish this drink as well probably to waste even more time ] Leaving me aside, you all seem to be kind and want to get to the bottom of this.
We've been over this, little rabbit. [ a little singsong. ] Doubt is what I do.
[ teehee. the spanking threat does not fluster him even an inch, because nothing does, though he raises an eyebrow as they continue to waste time... patiently... and then hums a little, at the assessment.
and leans forward a little. bully. ] Oh? Does that leave you aside?
[ this is answer enough that he knows he's right ]
Sure, sure. You know - hopping about, declaring yourself the leader, this and that, does not get you much in the ways of respect and trust. Things like this are a bit more effective, mm? Conversations and the like.
You act as if I'm the one who decided it. [ They remove their hand to take another drink. ] Do you call this a conversation? You've only been teasing me this whole time. [ Bulli ]
[ haha. maybe. he will not believe that kogi is too good. he's too sneaky, too.
but, ah. the question...well. there's an obvious answer to that, and one that's very, very recent - he examines his cup for a moment, smile melting into something more calm. ]
The conflict I mentioned before is by far the largest, and I suppose by that regard, the most interesting. [ ... ] It started with one murder, that was made to look like a monster attack, but it spiraled into a total of four - all orchestrated by the Sacred Guard of the Church of the Sacred Flame itself.
[ ... and then some, but. rabbit doesnt need to know. ]
[ that placid temenos mask is firmly snapped in place, though he does pause slightly, picking up his cup and examining it. ]
...It occurred in Flamechurch, the place where I live. It so happened that the victim had requested that I come to meet him later in the evening at the Cathedral, for a conversation - when I arrived, the door was locked and there was no response. I found my way into the Cathedral, and came upon his corpse, and the monster that attacked him.
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Inquisitor is much better than a Hound. I'm sure we can come up with other names that are fun though. [ Time to down their drink and pour themselves another one ]
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[ maybe he does! (he does not.) (maybe.) but he chuckles a little with it anyway, amused and taking another drink. ]
I thought we weren't that close. [ hehehe. ] If you could change your given moniker, would you, little rabbit?
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[ They won't try to figure out at the moment. ]
We aren't. It might take a few years before you get to the next level with me. Just thought it could be fun to get some ideas if it ever happens. [ Shhh. ] I do like Rabbit. They are cute and can be quite taste in a stew. If I had to pick another, I would be tempted to steal Phoenix or Fox.
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Liking the name because it's edible is a very strange reason to like the name, you know...
[ but, all bullying aside. ] I could see that. Instead, you've just poached all the foxes, haven't you? We've two of them.
Let me ask you this. What do you think unites the four of us together? Five, really. Counting yourself.
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[ They seem to look at their cup for a moment. ] Our good looks and charm? [ Their tone is light, but they aren't looking up from their drink ] It might be we're some version of shameless.
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[ he's joking, because - well. yeah. it'd be hard to miss the fact that he is a little, tiny bit shameless. maybe. (a lot.) temenos watches them, taking another drink and setting his now empty cup down. he can sort of hold his liquor, it seems? practice. ]
Somehow, I don't think that's the only reason.
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[ This time they do reach over to give him a pat on the cheek. ] I heard someone was in charge of a strip search.
[ That's good because Rabbit can drink like it's water. ]
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Better me than a lecher. [ a pause. ] Don't change the subject.
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While I have theories, I haven't spent enough time yet with all of you to say for sure. You've spent more time with your teammates. What is your guess?
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[ hehe. he holds out his cup? top him off. his ears look a little pink. ]
That includes you. What're your theories?
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It feels a bit embarrassing to say it out loud. [ They curl a fist over their mouth like they can feel a whole embarrassment. ]
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You doubt me? [ THE OUTRAGE
Their lips lifting in the corners. ] Maybe I really should spank you. [ Time to just finish this drink as well probably to waste even more time ] Leaving me aside, you all seem to be kind and want to get to the bottom of this.
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[ teehee. the spanking threat does not fluster him even an inch, because nothing does, though he raises an eyebrow as they continue to waste time... patiently... and then hums a little, at the assessment.
and leans forward a little. bully. ] Oh? Does that leave you aside?
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We should focus on all of you first. [ no bulli ]
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Sure, sure. You know - hopping about, declaring yourself the leader, this and that, does not get you much in the ways of respect and trust. Things like this are a bit more effective, mm? Conversations and the like.
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[ rabbit certified as weenie. ]
What would you like to talk about, then? Far be it from me to forget my manners.
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I have been enjoying learning more about the Inquisitor.
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[ says temenos who lies all the time ]
And I, you. [ so. ] Ask another question, then, though I will ask another of you in exchange.
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[ Well... can Kogi even lie? ]
What was the most interesting case you've solved, Detective Bun?
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[ haha. maybe. he will not believe that kogi is too good. he's too sneaky, too.
but, ah. the question...well. there's an obvious answer to that, and one that's very, very recent - he examines his cup for a moment, smile melting into something more calm. ]
The conflict I mentioned before is by far the largest, and I suppose by that regard, the most interesting. [ ... ] It started with one murder, that was made to look like a monster attack, but it spiraled into a total of four - all orchestrated by the Sacred Guard of the Church of the Sacred Flame itself.
[ ... and then some, but. rabbit doesnt need to know. ]
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That's interesting. Time to look back at the cup instead of watching Temenos' expressions change. ]
How did you find out about it? Did someone ask for your help or were you sent there to investigate?
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...It occurred in Flamechurch, the place where I live. It so happened that the victim had requested that I come to meet him later in the evening at the Cathedral, for a conversation - when I arrived, the door was locked and there was no response. I found my way into the Cathedral, and came upon his corpse, and the monster that attacked him.