voice; @onni

[scowlish]

Name: Onni Hotakainen
Date: January 10
Format: Audio
Note: He has painstakingly labored over the watch for a long time to ensure that everyone except Reynir can read this post.

[The post starts with a weary sigh, and when he speaks, Onni's voice is tired and calm and very nearly monotone. It's his usual voice, to anyone who knows him, but might sound a little weird to people who don't.]

Has anyone here had something inside them change because of a Bond?

[There's a slight pause, and the sound of shifting before he speaks again.]

Not something small. Something fundamental.

Comments

[scowlish]

That's just an example! It's stuff like that.

[For another half minute he's quiet, fighting the urge to snap at Lalli for calling him stupid.]

I already did research at the Coven and couldn't find anything that applied. Asking for other people's experiences is the next best thing.

[A beat.]

And don't call me stupid!

[nau]

I won't call you stupid when you're not being stupid!

[Simple as that. He huffs (and puffs).]

Why's it such a big deal if it's only changing stuff like your hair?

[A pause.]

...I was worried it was something actually important.

[scowlish]

[That just gets a grunt out of him.]

It isn't just stuff like my hair. There are other things, but I'm not talking to you about them.

[Casually not mentioning that he doesn't even really know how he'd explain.]

[nau]

Why not?

[Because you don't want to know, Lalli. You don't want to know.]

[scowlish]

Because.

[This stubborn sound in his voice is probably Very Familiar to Lalli.]

If it was dangerous, I'd tell you. It's not.

Meanwhile...

[notbert]

[A message from that same fellow who has engaged a wild Lalli]

I am interested in matters regarding Bonds. While I don't yet have personal experience, there may be a time when this changes, if you would like to speak of such matters more privately. If nothing else, I can be an ear to listen and hopefully offer some advice in pursuing your study.

I understand if you would rather speak only to others who have had experience with a Bond.

I'm so sorry for this.

[scowlish]

How could you offer advice on something you haven't experienced?

Don't be sorry! It makes sense to be suspect!

[notbert]

It's true I might not be able to offer immediate advice. But I find by listening to issues, it becomes easier to compare or contrast them to observed reality. For instance, just by listening or reading the other replies you have publicly obtained on this.. ah, network, I am gaining an understanding of peoples' attitudes toward your question. Let me offer you my apologies, if I am offending you by being so brazen.

In the case you would like to talk to me, however, I will admit I can to seeking benefit as well. I too, will one day soon experience a Bond. It would not go without saying that I find it best to be prepared as much as one can.

If nothing more, I have no intention of talking with anyone else in regards to the specific details of any information I may obtain.

[Technically this last bit isn't a lie. Having no intention doesn't mean he wouldn't, if circumstances require it. It's a fine line.]

It is your choice, as I said before. I will not be offended if you turn down the offer. I will say that I have no issue should you like to meet and judge my character in person, either.

[scowlish]

Pff. That's fine. None of it bothers me.

[A pause, and then another tired sigh.]

We could look into it together, I suppose.

[notbert]

I'm pleased to hear.

[That isn't sarcasm. There's a certain interest involved after all in keeping a civil relation with this mortal.]

Then let us later arrange to meet. Please do send a message after you are done with your discussion here, and we will find time to meet.

[nau]

That's not fair.

[...And that response is probably just as familiar to Onni.]

What if it becomes dangerous?

[scowlish]

Mhm.

[Life isn't fair, Lalli!]

It won't become dangerous. But if it does, I'll tell you then.

[nau]

[He knows that but he hates it still!!!]

Fine. If Reynir does anything to hurt you or put you in danger, I'll...

[...Well, he doesn't know. But he'll do something to make the Icelander pay!]

I'll figure it out.

[scowlish]

[...so does Onni, but it's a sad fact of life.]

He won't. Believe me. We've been here together for half a year now, I know him well enough to know that. He's harmless.

[But there's still something that warms him inside to hear his cousin getting protective, even if he knows it's probably mostly because he doesn't like Reynir.]

Thank you, though.

[nau]

[Mumble grumble.]

Fine. I'll believe you for now.

[...He probably is harmless, but that makes this whole thing all the more confusing.]