I don't believe I said compromising, only candid. Would you like me to see you in compromising positions? I believe that business with the hackers a few months ago was rather all about that sort of thing.
[Anders didn't have to deal with the hackers? That's indescribably unfair!]
A candid smile is a far different thing than a compromising photograph or video, particularly in a place like this.
A few months ago, hackers were breaking into our devices and redirecting messages or sending private photographs and videos to people. I have an outstanding item I still need to see deleted from someone else's device.
Now that depends entirely on one's priorities. Particularly in a place like this.
I'm sorry to hear it. I suppose they passed me over simply because I don't often use this for much, let alone recording anything I'd prefer to stay private.
[He doesn't want to actually worry Anders over this, so he'll press on. AM is Jonathan's problem, not anyone else's... and he'll see the man dealt with personally.]
But what are your particular priorities, I wonder if you count candid and compromising as the same thing.
Less the same, more of similar graveness. But, then, I did spend most of my life in a place where any genuine feeling could only be considered a danger.
I would not take advantage of your candid moments to hurt you purposefully, Anders. I do hope you know that. I cannot claim a similar predicament, but the Army had little room for displays of emotion while I was part of it.
Because my past is still many mages' present. I don't intend to let a single second of it slip from my grasp until I've righted that injustice, and every other one that stems from it.
I haven't forgotten my world just because I'm trapped in this one.
[ He's never had his own money before, so the only thing he knows how to do is spend it on other people!! ]
He's... a little harder to shop for, as well. I'm still trying to think of a way to guarantee that he won't immediately turn around and donate any clothing I offer him to his charitable efforts.
Perhaps attach some sentimental value to the clothes? Perhaps if you were to take him out for a fitting personally? If your contract with him is more friendly than professional, I imagine he favors you and would keep such things out of a sense of fraternal fondness.
He went to the trouble of interrogating me on your character before he contracted with you and was extremely concerned when you were injured at the Fort. Enough to all but cut his arm open and shove the wound into my mouth. I would say that indicates more than a passing interest.
[Jonathan isn't much of a 'match-maker,' but he does hate seeing Anders deride his own worth, even jokingly.]
If I thought that, I would never have spoken to you about my personal fears, Anders. You are a man of measure and worth. What would convince you such words are true? I might strike another man who said something so callous about you.
If you'd rather not discuss it, I'll respect that, Anders. But please do know that I am here should you need to get something off your chest every now and again. Or simply seek an unbiased assessment of your person.
[ Anders doesn't really think that Jonathan can consider himself truly unbiased, by this point. But he's not going to say that, because it's not going to help him in his enduring efforts to be cagey and dismissive whenever a conversation turns this way. ]
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Date: 2019-03-16 04:23 am (UTC)From:Or, if you're really that interested in seeing me in compromising positions, you could just ask me.
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Date: 2019-03-16 04:47 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2019-03-16 05:01 am (UTC)From:I'm just not saying I'd mind.
I must have missed whatever you're referring to in regards to "hackers," though. It's not ringing any bells.
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Date: 2019-03-16 05:05 am (UTC)From:A candid smile is a far different thing than a compromising photograph or video, particularly in a place like this.
A few months ago, hackers were breaking into our devices and redirecting messages or sending private photographs and videos to people. I have an outstanding item I still need to see deleted from someone else's device.
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Date: 2019-03-16 04:02 pm (UTC)From:Now that depends entirely on one's priorities. Particularly in a place like this.
I'm sorry to hear it. I suppose they passed me over simply because I don't often use this for much, let alone recording anything I'd prefer to stay private.
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Date: 2019-03-16 04:50 pm (UTC)From:[He doesn't want to actually worry Anders over this, so he'll press on. AM is Jonathan's problem, not anyone else's... and he'll see the man dealt with personally.]
But what are your particular priorities, I wonder if you count candid and compromising as the same thing.
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Date: 2019-03-17 02:36 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2019-03-17 02:56 am (UTC)From:I would not take advantage of your candid moments to hurt you purposefully, Anders. I do hope you know that. I cannot claim a similar predicament, but the Army had little room for displays of emotion while I was part of it.
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Date: 2019-03-20 02:42 am (UTC)From:I didn't really think you would. Aren't I allowed to make light of my tragic past, as well as occasionally wallow in it?
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Date: 2019-03-20 03:48 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2019-03-20 03:54 am (UTC)From:I haven't forgotten my world just because I'm trapped in this one.
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Date: 2019-03-20 03:58 am (UTC)From:Still, at least you're correcting the clear deficiencies in my wardrobe for the moment.
[To bring it back around to something lighter.]
Thank you, Anders. Truly. I was beginning to run out of things without bloodstains in them.
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Date: 2019-03-20 04:01 am (UTC)From:[ congrats jon you're getting at least 3 more suits dumped on your desk in the coming days ]
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Date: 2019-03-20 04:05 am (UTC)From:You've bought plenty. Doesn't Mr. St. Battenberg need new clothes, as well? I'm certain he must be harder to dress than I am given his size.
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Date: 2019-03-20 04:36 am (UTC)From:He's... a little harder to shop for, as well. I'm still trying to think of a way to guarantee that he won't immediately turn around and donate any clothing I offer him to his charitable efforts.
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Date: 2019-03-20 07:59 pm (UTC)From:[Definitely 'fraternal,' and nothing else.]
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Date: 2019-03-20 09:38 pm (UTC)From:You know, that might actually work. I suppose I'll just have to monopolize a little more of his time.
Although I don't think he "favors" me any more than the next man.
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Date: 2019-03-20 09:43 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2019-03-20 09:46 pm (UTC)From:I'm sure he's the same with anyone.
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Date: 2019-03-20 09:54 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2019-03-20 10:08 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2019-03-20 10:19 pm (UTC)From:If I thought that, I would never have spoken to you about my personal fears, Anders. You are a man of measure and worth. What would convince you such words are true? I might strike another man who said something so callous about you.
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Date: 2019-03-22 04:21 am (UTC)From:I suppose it's fortunate I haven't many other acquaintances from home, then. You'd never get a moment's rest.
[ Is he going to completely ignore the actual question in there and just make light of this instead?? Yes, yes he is. ]
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Date: 2019-03-22 04:24 am (UTC)From:If you'd rather not discuss it, I'll respect that, Anders. But please do know that I am here should you need to get something off your chest every now and again. Or simply seek an unbiased assessment of your person.
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Date: 2019-03-23 12:20 am (UTC)From:And don't think I'm ungrateful for that.
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