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Atieno couldn't help but enjoy the sensation of Rumi continuing to massage on their chest. It's enough for them to let out a pleasurable hum.

"This is really nice. I do like it.. I like it a lot actually." They probably would ask for more if she was still enjoying touching them like this.

"Does it .. feel for you to touch me like this?"

Rumi merely smirked in return, hands sliding to their chest to handle their breasts? Pecs? She honestly wasn’t sure but she fondled their front softly, wanting her movements to still be a massage.

“Do you like this, too?” She didn’t want to be too forward & scare them off. This was risky.

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Atieno chuckled. "You certainly seem to have nice lips yourself." It might be nice to experience what those lips could possibly feel like.

Once the cigar was prepped and handed over to them - Atieno took a few puffs from it while humming a little bit.

"Yeah, this is pretty nice. I like how this feels." There's something comforting and relaxing.

“Yeah. You do have gorgeous lips.” Mirko flirted.

The woman prepped Ati’s cigar then handed it to them, setting up hers as well.

“Wow! Not bad.” After a few more puffs, Rumi sighed pleasantly & long. She loved the warmth the smoke brought.

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"Well, that's generally what people tend to say. I know that can't be .. too helpful. But it's not a bad thing to remember."

Atieno grimaces as he goes into detail about why he seems like he can't really afford to rest about that.

"I mean, I had no idea what you were carrying to the extent that you don't feel like you can't rest. So I didn't know the sheer scale of what you were dealing with. I mean.. people are going to be impacted by things no matter whether you take a rest or not. So that's .. not entirely in your control in the first place. Doesn't seem like you can't afford not to do that even.. sporadically. "

"Right. Treating yourself... it's important isn't it?"

As he parroted their words, it was as if they were being said as a reminder to himself than anything else. But saying those words seemed to not ease his mind, in fact, they resulted in a small frown as a sigh of frustration was elicited instead.

"It's strange. I just- I feel like I can't afford to do that. No matter what I do, no matter how hard I work, the second I close my eyes, something's gone wrong again. Can I afford to rest, really? Isn't it selfish of me to do that? What if while I'm taking it easy, someone else gets hurt or worse?"

There's a few seconds where awkward silence fills the air, his eyes darting away from Atieno's. He wasn't sure what to say, they barely knew him, and here he was complaining about a lack of rest when he didn't even tell them what his responsibilities even were.

"Sorry... That just- that just came out. You don't need to mind any of the stuff I said. I'm just exhausted in more ways than one.

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btw my commissions are still open if anyone would like anything, it isn’t for pleasure but to help me with groceries which I need and bills.

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It was kind of interesting, entertaining even to see him get such satisfaction out of causing problems. If they had a snack on them, Atieno would definitely be taking a bite out of it as they observed.

But for now they would have to follow his actions. The sight of him making the burrito float along with the fat man .. way, way into the sky has them following the motion and glancing back at Zim.

"Huh. That's an interesting move. So is this something you aim to do every day...?"

"WAH ha ha ha ha ha! INDEED!"

Gloved hands eagerly rub together as he looks around for his next target. Causing problems was so therapeutic! Hmmmmmm...aha! There's his next target! That really really fat overweight guy about to eat that filthy burrito!

"Watch this!" A weapon comes out from his PAK and shoots at the burrito, encasing said food item in a strange green glow. Soon enough it starts floating up....and up...and up! The fat guy is confused but refuses to let go and just simply floats up into the sky, never to be seen from again.

"Aha ha ha haha ha! I'm so evil!"

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Atieno found themself groaning at the feeling of Dio thrusting even harder into them. The way that he was stretching them out was making them feel the sheer intensity of his movements and being held so tightly against him.

"Right, well don't forget a little affection along the way - you know that makes a difference."

“Oh I’ll be very thorough~” with those words Dio thrusted even harder agaisnt Atieno, stretching out there hole with his thick size as his hands wrapped around there chest and held them so tightly they could barely breath.

“I remember what you like so I’m going to go all out on you~” Dio then pounded Atieno with inhuman speed and strength showing off what his vampire anatomy could do.

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"I mean.. technically you could. It's a risk to do that by yourself but people have done that before as a starting point before going into any further activity." Atieno certainly was in no place to judge for considering that line of action.

They observed as he tried to think through different actions, only kind of feeling for him as he seemed to be more frustrated by potential limitations.

"Yeah, there's plenty reason to damn the whole of it - honestly. " They sighed in understanding before giving a slight nod.

"I can imagine that whatever you might end up trying to do would need some prep time to be genuinely effective. But I'm glad that anything I said turned out to be useful for you. "

"But I simply cannot just... start making posters and plaster them all over the street... Can I?" he started speculating, slowly losing himself in his own train of thought about the method to achieve this new goal.

He lacked the proper funding to create a big scale operation - unless he managed to become successful with his sculptures. Yet that would take time away from this work. He could hire others to do do the work for him while he focuses on the funds, but he might not be able to guarantee proper quality.

The more he thought of different plans, the more flaws he found with them. Again and again and again and again.

"Dammed be this... this... - just the whole of it!" he growled, throwing one of his hands in the air. "I am going to need months of planning for this to work." he then sighed, somewhat resigning into the conclusion of the situation.

"Your insight has been of quite significant help. Like many things, I would have remained ignorant of such elements without a perspective that is not mine."

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"I see. I see." They are patient and watching as he takes grass and ruins a kid's lollipop treat. There's a twitch of .. 'that's unnecessary' that runs through Atieno's mind in response.

"Ah, well. You really did show that kid. Truly it has been permanently devastating to him."

"THIS is only but the start of my purpose-probleming! Behold!! My next step!"

See that kid over there with that giant lollipop? He's going to...take grass and throw it all over said delicious treat. The child takes a lick only to realize what they're tasting and throws the lollipop away.

"I have now successfully ruined that puny child's day!"

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"Uh. No. Radiation doesn't tend to impact me much. Of course if it's .. better to avoid it impacting you as well- I can wear the suit to ensure that doesn't bother you."

It seemed like this was the kind of task that they would be at least a little bit useful in their .. presence.

"Sample in the disposal chute - right. I can get that for you. Just wanted to be sure if you wanted me to wear the suit or not.."

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Ati couldn't help the slight grimace that appeared on their face. It was obvious something about this conversation had struck somewhere very personal for Neff.

"No need to apologize. It's certainly a lot - more than one person really should be asked with handling." Perhaps this is part of why they did feel for any humans who did end up becoming immortal in some fashion - the transition was never .. a great one, especially not emotionally and all that entailed.

"I can understand how it could be difficult to stay regulated, I don't blame you in the least for anything you might be having a hard time.. not at all."

For some reason the conversation hit her like a truck. Neff feels a solid lump form in her throat and sniffles, quickly pushing her glasses up and rubbing her eyes.

"Sorry." She's quick to apologize and doesn't want them to worry. The weight of everything finally caught up to her - her fear of abandonment, fear of rejection, fear of not being enough, fear of losing people...and now being forced to have to endure loss for an even longer miserable existence she never asked for. It wasn't something she ignored, but she didn't want to have to face it in the company of someone else. These moments had to be reserved for when she was alone.

"I've always struggled with my emotions. I feel so much all the time it's hard to stay regulated. Just another one of those dysregulations. I'll be okay."

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There had been plenty to see at the festival. And while some may feel a way about wandering such social places on their own, Atieno had long been used to doing such a thing. Any impulses they might have had .. aren't really troubling them much.

Instead, they are glad to interact with someone also taking in all the sights.

"Indeed, it's been a really well-organized fest as far as I can see. I came here on my own really, I had been just taking it all in - the sights, the sounds, the smells. It's a fascinating experience all around."

The festival already seemed to be in full swing as all around him there was an assortment of people - families, couples walking hand in hand - even some people who were just off on their own like he was. Not that there was anything wrong with that - he'd been content to wander throughout the festival, eyeing up some of the food as well as the vendors.

Somehow he'd managed to avoid spending of his money - for now! But as he retreated to find a place to rest up for a bit, he took note of someone else here.

"Hey, yourself!" He greets them readily with a smile and a wave. "Yeah, it sure is - seems like a lot of people came out to check out the festival, not that I blame 'em," He adds. "You come here with some friends or just come on your own?"

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"...That's very intense behavior, isn't it? Truly your capacity for evil is unmatched."

There's something very deadpan about it - but clearly they aren't.. upset by what he's doing.

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"HMMM, yes. I think I will cause problems on purpose today! Starting...right now!!" His first act of evil? Stepping on a lawn with a sign that says no stepping on said lawn.

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i'm helping you indulge in elaborate revenge fantasies. i think it's good for you. (Shadow)

It's not like Atieno didn't have occasional impulses towards revenge. They did. Most of them were passing thoughts, something they treated as insignificant as the individuals who might have inspired such indications.

But Shadowman insisting on taking some action regarding some of them .. did inspire a little bit of intrigue, curiosity even.

"Ah, you think I need some enrichment by taking on some .. grand revenge? Suppose you're lucky it's been a while since I've tried.. and maybe I find this whole thing interesting to participate in."

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it is true what they say. the best comedy comes from tragedy. (Shadow)

There's a low hum that Atieno has for a few moments before letting out a slight sigh.

"You know, I don't think you're necessarily wrong about that. I find some of the humorous things I've encountered .. are connected to tragedy, to horror in ways that I know people may not find appropriate.

It can't be helped how those contrasting feelings are so related.. so connected in that cathartic expression. But.. now it makes me wonder, what kind of bs are you about to do now?"

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moping, then. you seem like you're a champion at it. (Shadow)

Atieno gives a dry laugh in response to his statement.

"I know you mean to insult me with it. I can't even be made at that thought. I .. I know I've got to get out of the moping. It's not done me any favors. There's one thing to reflect on my past and future actions, it's another to drown myself in it needlessly.

Clearly you don't care to witness anything of that."

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"Hm, that sounds like it would be a pretty promising opportunity to explore of .. if you have the chance to do so."

"I should really do more with teleportation. I did write my thesis on it after all. Even if it's rather power consuming. Who knows I could breach into other planes of reality."