video;

[indecent_butterfly]

[Someone has, quite literally, woken up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Not only that, ne's not alone and not by choice as the video shows a rather grumpy 'Li' in bed next to nem.]

Normally One does not mind waking with a bed-mate. It makes for an interesting start of the day. [Not this time.]

But uninvited and unwanted guests do cause a lot of work when One has to reestablish the wards upon the castle. [Hey deities, can you stop sending in the jerk? Please?]

[There's no need to make this next part private given he's been here before and is already aware of the others living there. Ne holds up nir hand to
show off the cuff connecting the two.]

It seems we have a guest for the day.

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Action; x3

[mortemscintilla]

[ Now isn't this peachy? One minute he's finishing his dinner, the next he's in bed with Hatter. Outwardly Hei offers no sign of disgust -- just an irritated upward glance as he sips the last of his mango shake through a straw like a teenager. But in his brain, those klaxon sirens are blaring. ]

Unbelievable. [ Eyes fixed on the roof. ] I was expecting a mirrored ceiling.

[indecent_butterfly]

One would not be so...predictable. [Ne would have gone with tacky but let's be honest here...]

[mortemscintilla]

[ A slurp from the straw. ]

No manacles attached to the headboard either.

[ From his tone, he might be commenting on the weather. ]

video;

[subecho]

You have stolen the cook for your own. Well caught!

video;

[indecent_butterfly]

One could have gone without this particular cook.

video;

[subecho]

...his cookery is wanting?

video;

[mortemscintilla]

[ A bitter jerk with Hatter -- a wide-eyed innocent with Thor. Oh, what a tangled web we weave. ]

But I never asked to be stolen!

video;

[subecho]

Be silent. You are noble prize. A cook is worth thousands.

message to hei

[anatural]

[Korra spends awhile debating sending this message. On the one hand? THIS IS THE FUNNIEST THING SHE'S SEEN ALL WEEK. On the other hand, last time she amused herself at Hei's expense, he kind of destroyed her job and almost assaulted her.

In the end, she decides to send it. It's a little petty, a little vindictive, and a lot determined to not let him beat her into changing.]

A noble prize, huh?

[So. Fucking. Amused.]

message to hei

[mortemscintilla]

[ Hei resets his expression as 'Li' -- more for Korra's benefit than anyone else's. He doubts Hatter is that interested in the people he sleeps with -- but he's not about to take chances by revealing affiliations. ]

More like stolen goods.

[ His voice is forlorn. But his eyes are dangerously dark. Do you want me to kill you? ]

video;

[anatural]

[The look in his eyes makes her heart stop and her stomach churn. Okay, maybe that wasn't the best idea.

Of course, her instinctive reaction to fear is to punch it in the face.]

That's rough. But hey, it'll be over by midnight.

[She's smart enough at least to not make a joke about him being married (can't say she doesn't learn). But she forces her voice to be light, and the look in her eyes says You're the one who'd regret it.]

[virginwings]

I didn't know you two knew each other. Did you get mar-- uh, cursed?

video;

[mortemscintilla]

Cursed!

Definitely cursed!

video;

[virginwings]

In that case, I can give you extra hands [holding them up, and wiggling all her spirit fingers] to cook!

... uh, I mean, if you need me. [Because it's not like she just likes you for sweets and lessons or anything. At least she's not trying to come off selfishly that way.]

[indecent_butterfly]

Cursed.

[virginwings]

Oooh. Do you need any extra hands to help until you're both free? [and with a simple smile, she wiggles her fingers in front of the screen.]

video;

[majorcrotchgrab]

At least it shouldn't last too long? And you got attached to someone good looking.

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[mortemscintilla]

[ Not sure if you're referring to him or to Hatter. ]

I-I guess it's more a matter of personal preference.

And an aversion to handcuffs.

video;

[majorcrotchgrab]

Hatter will take good care of you, I'm sure.

video;

[indecent_butterfly]

That is not always a factor in the pleasantries of being together.

video;

[majorcrotchgrab]

I know. From what I've seen of him during our interactions, he seems mild-mannered enough.

( Video )

[confined_to_briah]

Who did you end up with? ( This just gets better and better. )

( Video )

[mortemscintilla]

[ That would be Exhibit A. ]

[ Hi, Alexiel, hi. ]

( Video )

[confined_to_briah]

( She would laughs but she does consider him a friend, so... Have a remarkably straight face. )

Shall I free you?

( Video )

[indecent_butterfly]

[Just pointing at him...]