deernet | video; un: v | cw for creepy dolls i guess?

[the video starts focused on a shelf, and on that shelf is a doll. absolutely the kind that just exudes 'listed on ebay for having the spirit of an angry victorian child in it' vibes with its dead eyes.

when viktor speaks his tone could not be more dry.] Some of you might have noticed the unpleasant dolls that, when ignored instead of bought, come to life violently. This is a matter our household is not entirely aware of because Palamedes continues to gladly buy any unpleasant doll he sets his sights upon.

[offscreen, but not like, very far offscreen (it is not a big living space), palamedes chimes in with a pointed, 'While I respect your aesthetic tastes, you're wrong, they're delightful,' that viktor will pointedly ignore as he continues.]

He will not stop bringing them. Some of them vanish after a week or two. He calls this one Sensible Bethany.

['She calls herself that, actually, I explained this already,' from the peanut gallery. the camera shifts as viktor turns to address him back]

Is this entire place not haunted enough without ugly dolls, I ask again? There is a limit, Palamedes.

[in the unfocused corner of the camera the doll absolutely turns its head to stare directly at the screen.]

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You could; I'd swoon, and not from the shock.

[Love language: booby traps on the door. He won't say no! He also will only admit grey is bad now, in this context, privately. Do not repeat this.]

If it makes you happy, yes. It's terrible. Undoubtedly the worst. And— thank you.

[For understanding, without him having to actually say it. It is an odd thing, to know intimately the loneliness of... haunting a thing, so - thanks. He covers Viktor's hand with his own, lacing their fingers together.]

Really. I promise I'm not trying to bother you with all of them. That much, anyway.

[his smile says he is going to gladly do that then, because pal asked and he's weak and sappy. even more a smile when pal says that about grey, it even gets a kiss. disgusting. terrible.

he holds pal's jaw for a moment like he's a very precious thing before saying,] Eh, Bethany is growing on me. Even though her name is ridiculous.

[that probably gets an indignant rattle from the doll, which viktor ignores. they're friends, really.] So bother away. As long as I am allowed to complain about it, sometimes publicly. It's good to keep the dolls humble.

[Insult his own color scheme more often; noted. He leans into that touch just a fraction, chuckling lightly about poor Bethany. She's sensible. Listen to her rattle.]

You've made her fuss. Is that humility? I don't know.

[Well, she'll probably be fine. He glances over at the doll, then back to Viktor.]

Is this going to be a monthly effort? Complaining? I'm concerned I'll exhaust my best quips too quickly.

She is sensible enough to keep her haunting tame, I suppose. Remina is the one who made us scrub blood from the walls.

[hey a good sign of that corruption gone down, that he can mention the Incident without getting petty or quiet.]

Oh no worries, I think with this post I'll burn out most of my complaining for a few months at least. Plenty of time for recharging quips. [a pause] And you do look good in grey. Even if you could try other colors sometimes.

[Ugh, Remina. Palamedes rolls his eyes with a short sigh; she sure did that, huh. Was it worth it, ma'am... probably, but he's still entitled to a mood about it.]

Well, keep me posted; I'll work on new material. [...hmm.] What colors? I know you want to dress me up for any given occasion, or non-occasion, so go on.

[have a squint like he's trying to tell if pal is serious, before he looks amused.] You're serious. You are giving me a lot of power here.

What about some dark blue? It can even have silver or grey accents to appease you. [his over a decade in piltover is showing. what, a man can't want to dress up his boyfriend sometimes? he deserves this, he lives with haunted dolls.]

I am doing exactly that, yes. Trust me, I've been paying attention.

[It's not hard to notice Viktor likes to dress him up? Or just dress him, in general? In colors or silly t-shirts or anything else. This is an apology for the haunted dolls, maybe; something like that.]

Dark blue is very Fourth. [sadly we must remember the Imperial Color-Coding at all times] Accents would help.

Is there any color that is safe? [a sigh. maybe he should just go for several colors and see how that goes. he was trying not to scare him off.

pal's chest gets a reassuring pat.]You are a brave soul. Forget the clothes for now, bribe me by promising to come to this baking disaster coming up.

Purple?

[Purple is not really his vibe. And oh, hmm, attending the baked goods arena (tm) is somehow even more intimidating than wearing a colorful shirt. He makes a face, tight-mouthed, like well! Must he, actually!]

I will, but if anyone besides you tries to peddle their baked wares to me, I'm going to be a bad sport about it.

[viktor considers pal in purple for a second- well, he is biased and thinks the man would be handsome in most colors but that's the gay talking. purple does seem a little much. maybe he can find one of those greyish purples? see how pal feels about that. baby steps.] None of the houses took purple? That's surprising, it's considered a royal color.

[ah well. pal gets a peck for being a good sport though.] Excellent, I look forward to the faces you'll make. Truly though, just for a little while. I'll need a break from all the socializing and light hearted competition.

[said like those are mildly gross things.]

Maybe someone was too sensitive to let any of the Houses claim purple, then. ["someone"

Mm, but alright; he does laugh at Viktor's insistence that he just does not ever enjoy himself with other people. Please, sir; Palamedes knows the truth.]

Whenever you want to sulk on the sidelines, just give me a signal; I'll be there in a matter of seconds.

[that gets a snort. yes, 'someone.'] Wouldn't want anyone to get any ideas, I suppose.

[don't out the fact he has a social life, he's still getting used to that. let him pretend.]

Thank you, and I'll make sure no one does anything dastardly like offer you food.

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