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Archer of Shinjuku ⬤ Fate/Grand Order
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moonblessing ⬤ Cordis
True Name ⬤ {James Moriarty}

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[codecmoment]

[ There's an "otacon is typing..." message up for ages, because he's thinking about what to do here. Because he got some responses back from trusted friends and now doesn't know what to do.

So he just goes quiet and that's it. ]

[professorfreischutz]

[ He does let it hover for a bit, then waits, then... tries restarting his device. That message is still there. Hm. ]

Apologies, but I appear to have a glitch! Could you say something to see if it will clear my screen?

[codecmoment]

[ Oh Jesus. He deletes the "hey so i asked about sherlock holmes..." message and decides it's not worth it right now. He's acting out of worry and guilt at his own actions. ]

hey, sorry, i got distracted.
hello james!

[ There. Hopefully that solves it. ]

[professorfreischutz]

Hello! It's nothing to worry about, it simply said you were typing for a ridiculous amount of time. Now it's gone, thank you!

[codecmoment]

oh haha
were you hoping i was going to bless you with my ramblings some more?
i'm used to getting lots of codec calls (･ω<)☆
no i was typing something and then it just got left, that's what it was

[professorfreischutz]

They're certainly thought-provoking!

I see. I'll keep that in mind.

[codecmoment]

i have something to ask you when i next see you
which may be next moonphase, depending?
but i asked some friends about your name

[professorfreischutz]

Not surprising. You seem like the type who would search out information on things he's not familiar with.

Are you sure it's not something you want to ask now, Hal?

[codecmoment]

are you angry with me?

[professorfreischutz]

That wouldn't be very productive. Like I said, it's not surprising. I believe those waters may have had more to them than I anticipated, and I said more than I meant to. That you would follow up on it is natural!

I'll admit to wondering how you approached it.

[codecmoment]

can I call you?
i want to hear your voice.

[ Because text can mask so many things. ]

[professorfreischutz]

Yes, feel free to.

switching to voice....... when u try to talk to your grindr hookup again

[codecmoment]

[ Deep breath. He gets a message from Jonathan just then -- asking abut how Servants work. He can't believe Hal's talking to a famous book villain.

Hal can't believe he's trying to negotiate a Moonlacing relationship with him.

Hal also can't believe he feels foolish about it, a type of shame, but also... doesn't, at the same time. But that's for him to deal with. And likely, deal with when Snake is around to talk to.

God. Please don't pick up. ]

[professorfreischutz]

[ Of course he's going to pick up! He was expecting this call. ]

Hello. Hal?

[codecmoment]

[ Keep it together man. Don't make it weird. You had sex once, you're not together. You should know better by now. Don't be That Guy. ]

Hey. So... uh... you're a guy from a book, huh.

[ His voice wavers slightly. He's staring up at the ceiling above the bed he and his partner cuddle up in every night. ]

[professorfreischutz]

Does that bother you?

[ Yep, he can hear that waver and he's analyzing whatever useful data is given but honestly this isn't someone he's concerned about speaking to or having to play games with. That isn't this man's arena. ]

[codecmoment]

No. I... you said you weren't going to get into any mischief here, right?

[professorfreischutz]

I did! It took me quite some time to build up any sort of power when I was alive. [ And he had something of a cheating start in Shinjuku. ] Where's the logic in getting into trouble too big for me to get out of?

[codecmoment]

I've spent my life trying to undo people trying to rule everything from the shadows. So... I. I don't know what to do. I like you a lot.

[professorfreischutz]

A crisis of morals, is it? Well, I certainly have no intention to change who I am for anyone! However, rest assured that the reaches of my web here are limited.

Whether that like is strong enough to work through those misgivings is up to you!

[codecmoment]

[ Hal says one thing to himself internally: don't. Not everyone is as starved for love and attention as you. Not everyone is soft hearted and easy. And not everyone is kind.

But at the same time, a grey area exists. Snake has killed. Wolf killed. Naomi, too. Julie has blood on her hands, but not as much as himself. Who is he to judge? He wants the world to be better. But this guy isn't doing things here. He was honest with his name, under... whatever in the water. Then he was honest with not aiming to do anything sinister, right?

And even then, it was worth having tabs on someone who could be involved in who knows what. He's smart, dangerously smart, like Ocelot levels. Hal already was willing to give himself to the Moonblessed who need Chroma to keep going. To withdraw that was against his compassionate nature, and sticking with his morals and words to the bitter end.

A grey area.

It was worth staying in good graces with Moriarty, because he could learn a lot from him. And he would not take back his offer. ]

It's too early to tell. But for now, I want to try. I learn a lot from you, and I think this is beneficial to us both. And... I won't turn someone away who needs Chroma. Even if I don't agree with some of their actions.

[professorfreischutz]

Hahaha, not many do! If that's your choice, then I would be happy to continue teaching you! It is my day job, after all.

[codecmoment]

Then... I -- I don't know, I guess you're one of my lacing partners now. When you need it. And maybe if Iris really gets to me, when it rolls around. Deal?

[ Deal? Yeah, maybe using negotiation terms is necessary here. ]

[professorfreischutz]

[ He gives a warm chuckle. ]

Yes, that sounds like a deal. You may call me whenever you wish.

[codecmoment]

Mmm. Should I -- when we're together, it's "professor," then?