text; un: berserker

[curruid_coinchenn]

for those that knew him, flat escardos is gone.

don't ask me anything else about him.

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[gilgamess]

[ what an absurd statement. obviously everything needs to involve Gilgamesh.

while it is not the first conversation he has had with this other former Servant, it is his first visual encounter with this man who always defaults to text. at such a moment, it might be obvious why. but a Monster? the King of Heroes encountered Cú Chulainn during the tournament in the Moon Cell, then again here, but this one -- it must be the same individual, the markers are there, and the signifiers, and yet, what a difference. ]

Ah. I begin to apprehend now. [ here is his brilliant conclusion -- ] That boy was your Master.

So you have this degree of loyalty towards him.

[ where could that Flat have gone, anyway?

Grumpy Cat over here already said not to ask questions, and while Gilgamesh does not particularly care about rudeness, he also would not really wish to cede the appearance of interest, as doing so would be beneath his station and nature.

however, he is a little curious. and he can Philosophize on Human Nature here. as one does. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Well, now he's gone from irritated to a cold rage. Gilgamesh hit a button he really shouldn't have. ]

You understand nothing. I don't have a Master.

[ Not anymore. Who summoned him and commanded him didn't matter here. He's no longer a Servant and has no interest in serving a Master again. ]

Who Flat was to me is of no importance to you.

[gilgamess]

[ hn. how strange. for all that Enkidu has been encouraging Gilgamesh to interact with others more, when he extends his royal benevolence and attention to commoners, they seem to become indignant for some unfathomable reason. for him to have commented on this network broadcast to express some interest in this matter was a great honor indeed, and yet this peasant is becoming temperamental.

not that the King of Heroes has any concept whatsoever of de-escalation, but he takes a different tack, if only because he commented in the first place due to some small curiosity. ]

You seem certain that he cannot be retrieved. Otherwise, I cannot think why you should not be seeking after him.

[ Gilgamesh does not really know about Mirrorbound returning to their homes, hence his assumption Flat maybe just wandered off. also Flat would seem like the type for that.

or perhaps he finally self-immolated with one of those candle experiments?

Gilgamesh considers that this fate also seems equally likely.

yes, that must be it. Flat almost certainly combusted and is now deceased. it must be why this keeper of his has become angry. perhaps rather than a Master, this Flat was something like this man's pet. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Berserker's lip curls back in a snarl for a moment. ]

I thought you'd be smart enough to understand how I know he's gone -- I thought wrong. I'm not surprised you're nothing more than unwarranted arrogance plated in gold.

(this went straight to HELL oops)

[gilgamess]

Oh?

[ Gilgamesh laughs; there's a sharp little sound in it, something like a touch of excitement. he has been relatively better-behaved as of late due to Enkidu's influence, but the beastlier side of the King's nature flares at that tone.

that little frisson of provocation excites something in him. ]

Best you begin leashing what belongs to you, I suppose -- Mad Dog.

it was only a matter of time tbh

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ That insult doesn't seem to hit the nerve it should. His irritation settles down to cold anger, wrapped in an indifferent expression. ]

I belong to no one and no one belongs to me, you gilded idiot.

a really mature discussion being held here.

[gilgamess]

[ Gilgamesh's insult was not worth hatefucking him into oblivion over? how disappointing.

anyway, this conversation is not exactly progressing into mutual understanding, but whatever, at least Bersercu can yell at someone he has an absolutely terrible opinion of? coping mechanisms, or something. ]

Hah. It is the nature of all living beings to desire companionship.

[ except him, Mister Above-It-All.

you dumb, mopey, mongrel dragon. ]

I suppose that soft Master of mine shall tend to your needs. I tend to such matters as a man.

[ with none of that feelings-y trash, etc. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ There's a lot he could yell at Gilgamesh about, especially with how much pain he's in right now, but he doesn't. Berserker doesn't act on it, if only because it's more satisfying to know that will probably make Gilgamesh more frustrated -- that and he doesn't want to give him anything else to use against him. ]

Companionship does not mean ownership. If you could pull your head out of your ass, you'd know that...but you'll die friendless and alone, never understanding why.

[ Okay, he's not above being a petty dick. ]

[gilgamess]

[ it does irritate Gilgamesh, mostly in the sense that he finds this Cu to be a thoroughgoing wet blanket.

at least that spark of aggression had momentarily excited the King. for a man who thrills in danger, Gilgamesh thinks he might enjoy seeing what violence this great beast of a man is capable of. in his own relatively weaker state, Gilgamesh's life could well be at risk should they ever come to blows, and the thought ignites a feeling of visceral excitement in him.

dull, safe existences are for peasant stock, after all.

perhaps at a later time, he might enjoy seeing fire in those eyes again. for now, it would seem Cu is determined to be depressed. such sadness is acceptable and even desirable on a beautiful, golden-haired, noble maiden with exquisitely lickable tears, but on this man, its taste cannot be savored. if Saber's great longing and sadness is an exquisite feast, this Cu's is something like stale bread. the hunger simply fades upon nearness to its proximity. ]

How disappointing.

[ that is all he shall say.

Gilgamesh shrugs his shoulders. he leaves the insult-banter-barrage at that, for now. ]

Still, I shall not criticize your loyalty.

[ to hold fast to the memory of the one he loves... Gilgamesh might, however distantly, feel an echo of understanding in that. though this is as close to a verbal expression thereof as he is capable. ]

[curruid_coinchenn]

[ Many things were taken away by the Grail, but the loyalty of the Hound of Culann was one thing that could not be stripped away. To have that recognized is ... strange, especially by someone like Gilgamesh.

Berserker remains silent for awhile, finally sighing. ]

Are you done, then?

[gilgamess]

[ look, loyalty is Gilgamesh's one redeeming quality.

if he has one.

if he has one, it is definitely that. ]

Until or unless you someday open yourself to the idea of entertaining me?

[ after all, that temper could be extremely amusing during the Full Moon, from what Gilgamesh has experienced. ... ahahaha.

eh, he just smiles. the feed fades. ]

Heh. In the meanwhile, I am certain there are others in my house who shall attend to you.

[ they may not like one another, but he can avoid being his worst self for their sakes. Enkidu and Hakuno do like this man. and they have pesky things like feelings and empathy and shit. so he should probably consider them. especially Enkidu. Enkidu becomes fond of dogs, bleeding heart that they are. ]