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[ in contrast to the first time he'd addressed the network, aramis manages to keep the camera level from the start this time. he clears his throat, taking off his hat — it's all done deliberately, for effect, and the amused glint in his eyes underlines that. ]

It has come to my attention — [ a beat. ] that while my friend Porthos and I had the good grace to introduce ourselves to the ship at large, [ more like threaten everyone aboard ] not everyone is so courteous.

[ he holds up a piece of paper. on it is a drawing of athos, perhaps not quite as well done as the drawing linked to here but certainly a passable likeness. ]

This is Athos, a fellow musketeer. He enjoys wine, justice, and brooding. If you run into him, do say hello. He will be sure to appreciate it.

[ he manages to keep a straight face through all of it, but when he reaches for the camera to turn it off, the corners of his mouth are trembling upwards. ]

[ credit goes to

illustrate-her ]

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Is it not the curteous thing to do, to introduce oneself?

Of course, but one doesn't have to introduce themselves en masse when one can just as easily do the same as meetings take place.

Ah, but this is so much more efficient.

[ came out of your own volition just so he could scare you ]

I'm not sure this is precisely the sort of situation that calls for such efficiency.

I do think it is.

[ maybe, just maybe, you've been spending too many hours in a corner of the space bar with no one to approach you, athos. ]

[ he fails to see how that makes things any different than they were back home, tbh ]

Enlighten me.

It is a whole new world, Athos.

[ let's explore!! shiny new weapons!! don't sit around drinking all day don't fall into the same misery as before. ]

You didn't seem to feel the need to introduce me to every living soul in the previous one.

[ But he does understand the sentiment. Sort of. Which is why another text follows quickly enough - he's picking up these devices not... quickly, but his progress could be slower. ]

Is there anything else on your list of approved eye-opening experiences for the day, or was this all that you had planned?

Because you already knew a fair share of people in Paris, Athos.

[ he could pretend to consider that, but really — ] That was all.

Through a gradual series of introductions, yes

[ get it? what he's saying.

But perhaps he could say something to address all of this. Slightly. ] I am adjusting.

I am glad to hear it.

[ not entirely convinced, but glad. ]

And yourself?

[ because JUST BECAUSE aramis has had another month to adjust doesn't mean he's actually accomplished it. aramis is just as bad as he is - strange to admit that, but - on occasion about hiding things. it's always better to ask. typically in person, when it's easier to spot the let's-just-sweep-this-under-the-rug-shall-we but even still. ]

I am fine, of course.

[ spoilers: he's not. ]

Of course.

[ It's okay, Athos didn't believe you either anyway. ]

I'm going to ask for a second opinion on that.

[ guess who's gonna ask porthos ]

Of course.

[ he's reasonably sure he's making a reasonably fine impression on porthos as well.

after all, neither one of them saw that he was back in the woods of savoy, and it is not the kind of thing he is going to bring up. ]

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he'll hiiiiide

you'll have to come out and eat at some point. or sleep. or out of boredom

lbr boredom will happen first

yeah it totally will. although tbf athos is the kind of dick who would find you but wait until you

goddamn it athos das rude

maybe, but your startled shriek would be enough to instantly dissipate his irritation

it might be worth it just for that

he can be sitting outside wherever you are at any point he knows how u think bro

he is so doomed

he's already doomed and entirely so, yes

alas. he will simply have to bear the consequences

i'm sure he'll perform admirably

y u give me spock feels??

entirely unintentional i assure you

AND YET!!!!