Simon is unused to compliments, particularly ones about his appearance, and so that blush grows even deeper, darkening despite his fierce desire to appear Strong and Very Threatening. In fact, he'll be over here on his side of the kitchen island stunned into silence, until he remembers that conversations are a two way street.]
S-Simon.
[This butterfly feeling in his chest is squicky and dumb??? W h y-]
[ Well, that...sure did something, all right. Simon seems to briefly short-circuit before finding his voice again, and Nate does his damnedest not to look as amused as he feels. Sort of reminds him of when he was a kid and someone would say something genuine and complimentary, and he'd shut down over it. ]
Yeah.
[ He picks a piece of fuzz from his sleeve in idle interest, giving Simon the time he needs to reboot. It's only polite. ]
But Nate's fine. The only people who call me Nathan are either annoyed or trying to kill me.
[Simon can't help but quirk an eyebrow at that. Most normal kids would probably find that Concerning. Simon, however, finds it intriguing:]
Sounds like you got a lotta those on your tail, pal.
[People who cause trouble where they're from will continue to cause trouble where they're at. Simon is no exception, but this little detail will keep him on his toes. It's best to ensure that anyone entering the premises isn't an intruder, and well, probably a good idea to have some kind of sharp object on his person at all times. Noted.]
If you're planning on hidin' any big ol' diamonds or whatever, be sure to keep them away from my room.
[Your room??? You are temporarily occupying the couch, you little tyrant.]
[ Conversational and light, Nate flicks his small piece of lint off the edge of the counter. It's the blase and uncaring delivery of a man completely self-assured, whose career as a thief and grifter spanned over two decades.
It's also complete bullshit, but it seems like a fun pastime riling this kid up. ]
They re-branded coal and it's going for three-hundred creds an ounce as "pre-diamonds."
Sure, diamonds are shiny 'n all, and some people are super into that-
[Namely, people like Grace, people who liked showy things.
Simon isn't really one to show off in that way, at least not yet. He lacks the confidence to do so.]
But they don't do anything. Coal keeps you warm! It can power things. If you ask me, that makes coal way more valuable. Doesn't matter if it's not pretty.
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Simon is unused to compliments, particularly ones about his appearance, and so that blush grows even deeper, darkening despite his fierce desire to appear Strong and Very Threatening. In fact, he'll be over here on his side of the kitchen island stunned into silence, until he remembers that conversations are a two way street.]
S-Simon.
[This butterfly feeling in his chest is squicky and dumb??? W h y-]
The name's Simon.
[how... to word..s..]
So then you must be... Nathan?
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Yeah.
[ He picks a piece of fuzz from his sleeve in idle interest, giving Simon the time he needs to reboot. It's only polite. ]
But Nate's fine. The only people who call me Nathan are either annoyed or trying to kill me.
[ Or Sam. ]
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[Simon can't help but quirk an eyebrow at that. Most normal kids would probably find that Concerning. Simon, however, finds it intriguing:]
Sounds like you got a lotta those on your tail, pal.
[People who cause trouble where they're from will continue to cause trouble where they're at. Simon is no exception, but this little detail will keep him on his toes. It's best to ensure that anyone entering the premises isn't an intruder, and well, probably a good idea to have some kind of sharp object on his person at all times. Noted.]
If you're planning on hidin' any big ol' diamonds or whatever, be sure to keep them away from my room.
[Your room??? You are temporarily occupying the couch, you little tyrant.]
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[ Conversational and light, Nate flicks his small piece of lint off the edge of the counter. It's the blase and uncaring delivery of a man completely self-assured, whose career as a thief and grifter spanned over two decades.
It's also complete bullshit, but it seems like a fun pastime riling this kid up. ]
They re-branded coal and it's going for three-hundred creds an ounce as "pre-diamonds."
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[...Simon.]
Sure, diamonds are shiny 'n all, and some people are super into that-
[Namely, people like Grace, people who liked showy things.
Simon isn't really one to show off in that way, at least not yet. He lacks the confidence to do so.]
But they don't do anything. Coal keeps you warm! It can power things. If you ask me, that makes coal way more valuable. Doesn't matter if it's not pretty.