[RL with Wesker (and Lancer probably) - no of course you weren't going to kill me, right?]

[unknownrival]

[The temple had a policy that had been there since the very begining. It was so ancient that it defined the way their bounded field worked - that anyone who came in through the front gate was to be allowed entrance.

In this case, although Issei despised Wesker more than most anyone else in any world, he couldn't possibly turn him away if he came for tea.

He poured two cups and waited in the living area near the front of the temple. If Wesker hadn't come for tea, it would be Diarmuid's job to intercept him.]

Comments

[tyranngott]

[Kefka had, once again, reaffirmed his usefulness, and Wesker was absently striding through the temple. If Diarmuid was, indeed, present, the man would simply level a look in his direction as one might with a particularly annoying, small dog.]

[It doesn't matter to him much if Issei is sitting or not. He'll take a seat, crossing his legs idly as he studies the man soundlessly for some time.]

Mr. Ryudo.

[unknownrival]

I didn't know what kind of tea you preferred.

[Issei has a seat across the table from him.]

[tyranngott]

It hardly matters. [They both know that. He takes a cup, absently sipping, but his eyes are still locked on Issei's behind those shades.]

Why don't you begin by telling me what you know of me.

[unknownrival]

You're someone Birkin admires and cares for, or at least he used to, but you treat him like crap.

There's also some bits about you being more than human, but they are less important in my esteem.

[tyranngott]

Yet again, you refer to this other self. Since I assume he has not told you, Birkin came to me. I will not tolerate someone who will not work. I have done nothing more than remind him as much.

[unknownrival]

Of course that was what you were doing.

[Issei sips his tea in an effort to look a little less disbelieving.]

[tyranngott]

You seem to be an expert on my life. What did you think I was doing?

[unknownrival]

Being too harsh and too threatening to someone who deserves neither.

[tyranngott]

So you interfered. Because you thought I was being too harsh.

[unknownrival]

My friends are very important to me.

[That may be a foreign concept to you, he doesn't say. He is trying not to die.]

[tyranngott]

[Clever boy.]

Be that as it may, I have done nothing to harm my co-worker. [Not your friend.] You may continue to vent these grievances against my past self, if it suits you, but know that I have little interest in feuding. [Not when you have so many friends, anyway.]

[unknownrival]

Oh, good. I was trying to start afresh after all, and things would be so much easier for William if we didn't fight.

[tyranngott]

Perhaps, yes. [He sees no issue with that.]

[unknownrival]

That is, to me, far more important than my personal opinion of you.

[tyranngott]

How hurtful.

[unknownrival]

Drink your tea or it'll get cold.

[tyranngott]

[He inclines his head at that, amused, and perhaps surprisingly does as he's told.]

[unknownrival]

I hope it's to your tastes.

[tyranngott]

It serves its purpose.

[unknownrival]

Tea should be an enjoyable experience. If I merely wanted caffeine I'd drink coffee.

[tyranngott]

I have little time for luxury. Coffee suits my needs.

[unknownrival]

Yes, you are a busy man, aren't you.

[tyranngott]

I am.

[unknownrival]

How are things going?

[tyranngott]

As well as one could expect.

What is it you do, Mr. Ryudo?