Even old men need to have fun

[chokmahemperor]

Who: Peony and Alister
When: Probably early evening-ish
Where: Up on the island, on the beach
Style: Whatever!
Status: Closed

Lulls in activity were all well and good for most people. For Peony? Not so much. Though lazy, the Malkuthian still preferred to be actively involved in something. With a lack of craft-based projects in mind (the few he finished before getting distracted by the next shiny thing), his option was to wander around the island. Which wound up with him stumbling across a certain grumpy old man.

Startling people was sometimes fun, but probably not the best idea in the case of Alister. So instead, Peony heaves a contented little sigh, arms folded behind his head, before dropping onto the sand to sit beside him.

"Yanno, I've been told the secret is to get involved and do all the fun things in life." Secret to what, though? Shhhh, not telling.

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[double_edged]

No, sneaking up on someone like Alister usually wasn't the wisest course of action. Not while he was still armed to the brim with the ol' Omniwrench and a seemingly limitless disposal of grenades. But he knew enough that he would not face battle any time soon up here on the island, and if the Emperor had intended a surprise strike, he was failing terribly at it.

For now, the Lombax sits by the shore, basking in the sun but not dropping his guard just yet. It was nice to feel the heat, to not be cooped up in a tiny, claustrophobic bubble all the time. To see the sky was a blessing, and he only longed to be able to travel within it just one more time.

His companion approaches and the General's ear twitches once, only vaguely glancing at where the other had seated in the sand. The term 'Emperor' still struck a few chords with him, but he was still Jade's friend, and someone the Colonel trusted fully.

"If there's something 'fun' here, you'll have to inform me."

Seriously. Hoverbooting around the same area can only entertain him for so long.

[chokmahemperor]

Yeah, Peony's not really too keen on getting brained by the super wrench from outer space or anything like that. That'd just suck all around, man! So it's for the best that any attempts at surprising Alister don't work.

Though the reaction before any potential bodily harm might prove worth it, if he could ever pull it off... No. No, probably not.

The emperor would have to agree, though: being outside and so close to water was loads nicer than being stuck in the bubble all the time. This was definitely a good plan, even if it made him a little homesick for Grand Chokmah.

"That sounds like a pretty good idea, actually," Peony practically chirps in reply. "Despite living together, you know? We haven't really gotten to know each other much." Peony arches a brow as he grins. "Aside from the immediately obvious."

Clearly, Alister is in desperate need for games and things.

[double_edged]

"There's nothing you need to know about this old Lombax, that's for sure." Nothing personal, at least. He wasn't adverse to sharing hobbies or anything of the sort, so long as Peony didn't poke into his personal life. "And I'm sure it's nothing you'd find interesting anyway."

The General is surprisingly calm about it all, shifting comfortably in his position despite wearing thick armour in a very warm environment. The heat made him very content, and was very welcome, even if it would seem unbearable to others.

"In turn, I don't need to know anything about you. The Colonel trusts you more than others, as will I." A part of him is curious as to how the two are so well acquainted in the first place, but again, a different question for a different time.

[chokmahemperor]

"Sure there is," Peony counters easily, lightly, grinning. "And you never know what I might find interesting." The man shifts to cross his legs at the ankles, knees bent, where he sits, and sets his elbow on the knee closest to Alister. Setting his chin on his palm, his grin broadens. "And I can tell you plenty about me and even about Jade. We grew up together, y'know."

The only way to really instigate any kind of connection is to open the channels for it. Whether through adversity or conversation, or even blackmail! There has to be a starting point, and Peony's certainly willing to open the first door.

[double_edged]

"Well, if you're so eager, why don't you start? I'm sure you have far more intruiging stories than I." Not that his life had been necessarily boring for the past near-three years, but just to test the waters of how far the emperor was willing to pry.

"The Colonel-- excuse me. Jade speaks quite highly of you, and not just because of your royalty."