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[flawful]

_{[Is Hermes drunk? Is he just overly confident? Is it a bit of both? Probably both, considering how much alcohol Hythlodaeus has pushed on him the past few days. That said he can't seem to get the red headed miquo'te out of his mind and so, throwing caution to the wind, he decides to send G'raha a message.]}

Hello G'raha, it's Hermes. I was wondering, if it isn't to forward of me to ask, if you would be interested in contracting with me?

[crystallinum]

[It is... quite forward to ask.]

Good day, Hermes. Am I
getting your meaning right?

[flawful]

You are, yes.

I am in need of a contract and I fear my time will expire soon. Of course I am more than willing to provide you with whatever it is you need and abide by any conditions you put in place.

[crystallinum]

Tis true that I need a contract as well.

[Is this a bad idea? It seems a bit like... an impulsive decision, but... Hermes is the most trustworthy Dominant he's met here.]

I suppose if we were to meet and look over the contract, we might work something out.

[flawful]

_{[Definitely not a bad idea to contract yourself to the future Fandaniel. Not at all.]}

Then let us meet, at your leisure of course.

[crystallinum]

I am not doing anything particularly pressing at the moment, so we may meet wherever you'd prefer.

action- after contracting hermes

[filikos]

With G'raha contracted to Hermes now, it's a gamble on if Hermes will be alone when Hythlodaeus visits now. Thankfully soul sight tells him at a glance who is or isn't there- without even having to enter the room. Today he's going to visit Hermes, but when he checks, the man isn't there. Which is fine- because the miqo'te is, and Hythlodaeus needs to talk to him anyway.

A pleasant talk with no subtle threats or otherwise involved... probably. Knocking on the door, he fixes a smile upon his face before G'raha answers.

Re: action- after contracting hermes

[crystallinum]

Hermes has told G'raha to make himself at home, and so he has--and that includes answering the door for guests. He knows they are likely not there for him, and Hermes is out, so he should let them know as much. Perhaps offer to let Hermes know someone stopped by.

When he opens the door, to his surprise, it is Hythlodaeus. Ah, perhaps that shouldn't be so surprising, though?

"Ah, hello!" G'raha's greeting is cheery and friendly. "If you're here for Hermes, I am afraid he's out. He should be back soon, I'm certain he wouldn't mind you waiting inside if you'd like."

The company would be welcome, anyhow.

[filikos]

"Oh, I am well aware, friend." He smiles, letting himself into the apartment as he always does. "But you have my thanks for telling me all the same."

He looks around briefly before turning his gaze upon G'raha. "But now that we're here... there is a matter of import I would discuss with you."

He shuts the door and studies G'raha for a moment. "It concerns Hermes- and your contract."

[crystallinum]

Hythlodaeus always seems to know; it must be some ability he has, though G'raha has not known the man well enough to have an opportunity to ask. Perhaps next time--or on this visit, if they are afforded an opportunity to discuss.

He's going to offer refreshments, which is actually possible now that G'raha has stocked the kitchen with actual food, but Hythlodaeus clearly has an agenda today. At the mention of the contract, G'raha's face warms slightly, but of course Hermes' friend would want to discuss such a thing. So he nods.

"Of course. I assure you, I have no ulterior motives for this." Not that the outlines of the contract for a Submissive would afford anything like that.

[filikos]

"No, I do not think you would have. You seem the honest sort, after all."

He pauses, trying to get an idea of where to start with what he needs to tell G'raha.

"Alas, you know things that can never come to Hermes' attention. And that is why we must have this conversation."

Still smiling, he continues. "What are your thoughts on Fandaniel?" He can't imagine they're pleasant, but nor would he blame G'raha for that.

[crystallinum]

Ah... That. Of course it would come up sooner or later. No, his thoughts on Fandaniel are not pleasant. Far from it, honestly, and who could blame him? Hermes himself seems so unlike the man he would become that it is hard to reconcile they are the same person.

"I cannot say I condone anything he did." So many people would die because of him, and though G'raha understands the loneliness, the despair... he can't say he'd ever go down that path.

more getting yelled at

[snapping]

So, G'raha Tia. Word is you've formed a contract with one of my own.

[crystallinum]

Spare me the lecture, if you please.

[snapping]

Oh I don't wish to dissolve your contract, assuming you play nicely.
I do, however, have a request.

[crystallinum]

Forgive me for being slightly wary of a request, but I shall hear you out.

[snapping]

What, you don't appreciate the courtesy I have taken in not tracking you down personally? Or perhaps you would prefer we speak face to face after all?

[crystallinum]

No, this works quite well for me.
No need to put yourself out of your way.
What is it you wanted to discuss?

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[flawful]

G'raha, I have a question for you.

[crystallinum]

Ah, yes? What can I do for you?

[flawful]

I have been asked by someone I know if I would be willing to contract with them to help them.

Of course I wish to ask you first if you would be okay with such a thing. Worry not - I am by no means wishing to replace you or dissolve our contract, nor would she live with us, as far as I am aware. It is simply for the legality of it all.

[crystallinum]

Oh!

I would never want you to turn away a friend in need. I am more than okay with whatever you decide to do. Though... I do appreciate the reassurance.

[flawful]

I will let her know then.

It would be wrong to not ask for your opinion first. I did promise that I would take care of you.

[crystallinum]

Well yes, but it is not as though I expect you not to help anyone else!

If there is anything I can do to assist in, do let me know.

Delivery; 12/24

[ragingnature]

[ When Persephone drops by the 24th to give Hermes his gift, she also drops off carefully wrapped gifts for G'raha and Zagreus. When he opens it he'll find a red scarf with his initials at one end surrounded by sunflowers. ]