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Action I am so sorry about him

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[Azul will notice when he arrives at work one day that a certain bouncer is already there and bustling about with a smile on his face, which isn't particularly unusual in and of itself-- he's always been a hard worker who shows up early and leaves late. Married to his work? Maybe just a little.

What is unusual, however, is the hot cup of freshly-brewed tea set down in front of Azul with an even bigger smile, because when Baldr smiles like that, it means there is something on his mind.

Or, more specifically, that he is plotting something, as Azul has likely begun to learn by now...]

Good morning, Azul. Please help yourself.

Baldr what did you do

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[Azul takes one look at the tea, another look at Baldr, and sighs.]

What do you want?

Nothing! ... yet

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Want? Why, nothing at all.

[Still smiling, a picture of innocence.]

But I couldn't help but notice that you've seemed a bit out of sorts lately. If you aren't feeling well, perhaps you should consider taking some time off?

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I only take time off if it's a health hazard, Baldr. What do you want? Or what did you do?

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I simply want to be certain that you are all right and aren't overworking yourself.

[Smile smile.]

You are all right, aren't you?

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But for the love of God, has he been that obviously distracted with this Jade nonsense?]

I'm fine, nothing to concern yourself with. Don't we all have bad days or weeks?

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[Unfortunately for Azul, most of Baldr's points are in Perception and Charisma. Not much escapes his eyes, even though people may try otherwise.]

Of course, but you are such a conscientious worker that it is rather noticeable when it happens. Surely you understand.

[Pushing that cup of tea a little more insistently towards him, albeit gently.]

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I do.

[Still not touching the tea. He knows you want something, Baldr. What is it?]

Was that all?

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Perhaps a shoulder rub might help with that tension?

[BALDR NO.]

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[With a smile!]

Touch me and I will let Floyd squeeze you.

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Oh? Perhaps I should let him do the honors, then, if he excels at that. He would surely do a better job than I.

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Floyd is forbidden from doing that for exactly that reason. His grip strength could probably kill a man.

[Okay exaggerating but.]

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My, my. You do keep quite interesting company indeed, Azul.

[Getting a little closer to the heart of the matter? Mayyyyyyybe.]

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We're mermen, Baldr. My grip strength could kill a man if I were transformed. It comes with the territory.

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Ah, your tea is getting cold.

[This is Baldr, not intimidated in the slightest.]

You should hurry and drink it while it's still warm.

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Baldr, you know I don't take things from people without first knowing what they want from me.

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I'm hurt. Is it so hard to believe that I could be concerned about my boss' wellbeing?

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You're too smart to be that altruistic.

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While I'm flattered, I do mean what I say-- you haven't quite been yourself lately. Surely even you can admit to that much.

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It's just been some personal business, that's all.

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Mmm.

[Another slight, subtle push of the tea towards him.]

It would be a shame if you were to continue to fret over that personal business to the detriment of your work, of course. But I know someone as dedicated as yourself would never dream of allowing that to happen.

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[A beat. Two.

Azul reaches for the tea.]

Passive aggression is not a good look on you.

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I've been told that before.

[By whom? That's a secret. Or perhaps it's by more than one person... hmmm.]

But I truly am concerned about your welfare. It wouldn't hurt for you to take some time for yourself every now and then.

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I'm fine.

[He is eighteen and works more than some fifty-somethings.

But he'll drink the damn tea.]

I take it you use that to your advantage?

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Only when it seems necessary.

[That's... actually mostly honest, to his credit. It is his trump card and he wields it with great skill if he does say so himself.]

Of course, that means the easiest way to ensure it doesn't happen is to avoid making it necessary in the first place.