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Oz "Vessalius" ([personal profile] swornto) wrote in [community profile] deercountry2022-06-09 07:08 pm
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it catches up eventually

Who: Oz Vessalius, Xerxes Break, & Close CR
What: Oz becomes corrupted and dies, then Break gets stuck in a miserable timeloop.
When: June 15th (forward-dated)
Where: Pandora House & The Forest Around

Content Warnings: Suicidal Ideation, Beasthood Suicide, Child Endangerment



A Cycle of Misery

Please use the top-levels below, because there are timeloop shenanigans to keep orderly!
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[personal profile] belovedscars 2022-06-10 04:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Gil really does try not to tear up when he sees that smile. Seeing Oz get to be happy is what he wanted most and had waited for. If it happened to be in Trench, a place with beasts and where they took up blood rituals as a hobby that was fine. They had faced worse before.

He doesn't fear the scythe or Oz's power. His concern is that Oz will take on too much trying to take care of everyone else thanks to his own insecurities. It motivates Gil to follow in his footsteps. He means it when he says he wants to stand by Oz's side.

...And he can always get up earlier or stay up later. Just wait until he learns about meal prepping, Oz!]

I wouldn't dream of it. [He probably won't be eating tonight. Gil smiles, noticing the shyness in Oz's smile, grateful his friend is expressing himself. He feels the same.] Of course. You can try everything I make!
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[personal profile] swornto 2022-06-10 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
Good! I wouldn't want to have to punish you when you've only just gotten here.

[Oz is joking. If he knew the future, then Oz would take back those words. He would watch his jokes more carefully and remember that even a joke with Gilbert can become a precious promise. What binds them cannot be broken. Even death is just a one hundred year delay for their promises... But today, he's careless. He can't imagine not returning to Gilbert in time for dinner.

He rests the scythe on his shoulder, smiling more confidently. Gilbert's trust means a lot and it reflects in the way Oz carries himself now.]

Do you need for me to pick up anything while I'm in town later? How is your room? Do you want anything?
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[personal profile] belovedscars 2022-06-10 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Gil smiles nostalgically at Oz's joke, looking down at the floor. They will all have regrets about this later. Gil will be unable to forgive himself for focusing on domestic tasks instead of being there when Oz needed him.

But he doesn't know any of that right now. This place may not be safe, but it still feels safer than what Gil is used to. He looks up from the floor, admiring the confidence Oz holds himself with now. It suits him.]

My room is perfect! [And it is, because it's right next to Oz's.] Would you please pick out some of your favorite foods, and some extra meat for Alice? [Gil pauses and stumbles over his next answer, moved by Oz's considerate question but suddenly shy about it too.] Ah-- please don't worry about me!

[He can't think of anything he would want. All he's wanted was to be with them, and now he is.]

But wouldn't it be better if I started to get our groceries and supplies? I know it's a bartering system and I haven't found much to trade yet, but you already work very hard.
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[personal profile] swornto 2022-06-10 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Oz makes a note of these requests, but he thinks it's silly. Very Gilbert to prioritize his friends. It may not have occurred to him that he was supposed to tell Oz what his own favorites were either. Gilbert is so naturally kind and it makes him so much more fun to bully.

He laughs a bit at this thought and wags a finger to scold Gil.]

I asked what you wanted, not what Alice and I want. [Though Oz is not opposed to spoiling Alice!] And I can't let you go bartering with people. You're a pushover!
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cw: cigarretes (implied)

[personal profile] belovedscars 2022-06-10 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Gil just enjoys cooking for his family and friends and what he could think of off the top of his head isn't something he'd send Oz to get or spend his hard-earned bartering items on. Seeing everyone enjoy a meal together is enough for him.

But he does blush sheepishly at the teasing, stammering more as he argues.]

I-- I am not! I've gotten quite good at bartering with people! [That's a lie.] But...if it isn't out of your way or too expensive-- [Gil tugs at his sleeve, clearly struggling to ask his somewhat indirect request.] There was a fruit stand I saw a few days back, and everything looked so fresh and I didn't even recognize everything!
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cw: cigarretes (implied), smoking addiction

[personal profile] swornto 2022-06-10 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Oz laughs. He's about to suggest that very thing that he worries Gil is craving, but stops when he makes a different request. It softens his expression. Gilbert can gush about Oz growing up all he wants, but the feeling is mutual. Oz likes to see Gil become stronger and happier too. He feels guilty for thinking of encouraging Gil's habit.]

Okay. I'll find the weirdest looking fruit that they have!

[In a control motion, Oz lowers the scythe from his shoulder and points the blade safely at the ground. He begins walking towards the door while waving over his shoulder, but pauses.

He'd like to stay, actually. A selfish thought whispers in his heart. Gil is patient. He can teach him. Let's learn to make meals. Let's live peacefully.

Let's not cover ourselves in blood anymore.

He feels his waving hand lose speed and lower.]

Have a good day, Gil. And! [Oz turns to look over his shoulder, grinning as best he can.] Don't worry! I'm with Break today!
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cw: cigarretes (implied), smoking addiction

[personal profile] belovedscars 2022-06-10 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gil would feel guilty for Oz thinking of his habit. He doesn't want to burden his friend with more, and he's familiar with how unhealthy they are. Oz shouldn't have to deal with that. Maybe Gil can finally quit here. It would be worth it to see that soft expression more often. Gil can't hide his excitement at Oz's promise, trying to ignore his habitual guilt surrounding asking for anything for himself.]

I didn't know such things existed. I hope it tastes good...

[It would be a shame if Oz wasted anything on something that he might not even like, rather than his favorite foods. But Gil is distracted by those thoughts as he watches Oz start to walk off, noticing the way he holds his shoulders.]

You look really cool.

[He whispers, his own smile a bit forced with worry when he sees that smile. Knowing Break will be there to protect Oz eases some of his concerns.] You two come home safely!
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