Maybe I don't wanna be charge of a bunch of kids' well being. Maybe old Raven wants a break from babysitting. [The sigh of a man who knows it will end up happening anyway. That said.]
I've never made my own arrows before, actually. If you're willin' to show me I might be interested. Situation permitting.
[Archer doesn't even deny this, or seem particularly embarrassed about being reminded of the fact. He let Achilles go at the age of nine or so, a full-fledged hero in all the ways the world would care about.]
Nevertheless, they lack experience that only age can bring, so even if only in small ways, I wish to guide them, and would appreciate the assistance.
Says who? Maybe people just think I'm fishy because they're rude and judgemental? I'm bein' unfairly maligned by that profile. You can't use it ta bully me into helping you.
In fact, this situation'd be a lot more appealing if it was a bunch of eligible young women. Old Raven'd have no problem workin' hard to protect them if it was like that. [Terrible.]
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
no subject
[The sigh of a man who knows it will end up happening anyway. That said.]
I've never made my own arrows before, actually. If you're willin' to show me I might be interested. Situation permitting.
no subject
We can discuss the details while deciding whom will be looking over whom.
[Wow it's like Archer didn't hear jack shit of what Raven said.
Maybe he shouldn't have started this conversation with vague concern over a centaur's wellbeing. Welcome to hell, sir.]
no subject
Why don't ya leave me outta your planning for parcelling out th' kids? Most of 'em seem pretty self sufficient anyway.
[PLEASE SPARE HIM]
1/2
[Archer doesn't even deny this, or seem particularly embarrassed about being reminded of the fact. He let Achilles go at the age of nine or so, a full-fledged hero in all the ways the world would care about.]
Nevertheless, they lack experience that only age can bring, so even if only in small ways, I wish to guide them, and would appreciate the assistance.
no subject
[With a goodnatured chuckle.]
But I know to be considered, ah... "fishy", a certain level of competency is required.
no subject
[He can and will.]
no subject
[he places a hand on his chin, glancing down at Raven and leaning forward a little, tail twitching behind him]
It would be best to base your personality on your actions. In which case, you're rather kindhearted.
no subject
no subject
[Looking vaguely surprised]
You really don't consider the act of caring about my comfort "kindhearted"?
no subject
[And to further deflect;]
Now, if you were a cute lady centaur, then maybe I'd care.
no subject
[yeah he sees that deflecting but frankly, this is the third time someone has essentially said "you being half-horse ain't even a concern".
He is... very worried about this group]
no subject
A pretty lady's a pretty lady no matter the species.
[DID HE STUTTER, SIR?]
no subject
Noted.
Well, this hypothetical me is quite flattered, I assure you.
no subject
In fact, this situation'd be a lot more appealing if it was a bunch of eligible young women. Old Raven'd have no problem workin' hard to protect them if it was like that.
[Terrible.]
no subject
[Listen, his brother is Zeus. He can't even pretend to be surprised by what he's hearing]
I've no right to criticize what drives you, though I do hope you'll consider expending some energy for the rest who don't meet your criteria.
[yeah he's still on that]
no subject
Who knows, maybe this'll all be some huge misunderstandin' and nobody's gonna have ta look after anyone else.
no subject
I think we all would prefer that.
[Spoken in a tone that suggests he doubts it, though. For his own personal reasons, but they're not anything he decides to voice.]
Well, we shall likely see in a few days' time, assuming our captors are willing to talk with us.
no subject
Ya think you're willin' to be more traditional if they show up with less benevolent intentions?
[Will you get tired of being nice and go ape shitt]
no subject
[God I hope Chiron goes apeshit but until then, pragmatic to a fault, this one. Though from his tone alone...
It's clear he does not have an aversion to necessary bloodshed]
no subject
[He's got a vague idea of what you're all about, horse man.]
no subject
And you? What will motivate you if we meet unfortunate odds?
no subject
[Is this a real answer? Who can say.]