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If you want to pay her a visit, we can always hear the words straight from Jenny herself.

( But Castor's gonna take the liberty to assume that Rita doesn't actually care about that so much as she just wants out of her own words. For that purpose, telling her what Jenny had told them is probably enough to let her know there's no weaseling out of this one. )

The passengers here were too stingy to provide enough of the fuel she needed on her ship. Because she refused to resort to the methods that this ship uses, it was the sacrifice that provided her with the energy she needed.

( He's not gonna say she almost died, because he probably wouldn't appreciate people spreading that kind of thing about him, but they definitely helped. )

I almost had hopes that we could, I enjoy visiting her when she has free time.

( she laughs softly, pleased by the aspect that all of them could go together. it'd be fun, especially where rita has her reservations about jenny in general. perhaps that's why she can't believe what they're saying, but it's true, pollux is honest about it all when she speaks. )

But yes, it appears as though her request, while unlike the Captain's, was also a difficult choice for you all.

( her hands settle down in her lap, eyeing rita as they converse. )

She is the result, considering that she's here with us now. Isn't it wonderful that actions are capable of something, that means we still have a chance towards a promising end.

[Castor is so annoyingly smug, which is a good contributor to Rita's stubbornness here!

There's also, like, the fact that she has no idea what the stingy and request bits are actually talking about... Well, whatever, it's not actually important to Rita!! It still doesn't prove that the sacrifice did anything...even if it was a hell of a coincidence.]

Ugh...look, do you really want to know how she escaped before? Or do you already know--you seem to know a lot about her; you're already like her obnoxious fan group.

We know perfectly well how she escaped before.

( That's the best part if you ask Castor, but don't put it past them to both be apologists on her behalf! )

That isn't the point. The point is holding you to your word, Human.

First rule of survival is learn about the people that you work with!

( which is to say that pollux is starting to realize a few things about rita, and her avoiding the subject and not admitting she was wrong is one of them. a very prideful individual just like castor. )

[Rita huffs, glaring first as Castor, then at Pollux.]

And do you have any real proof? All you did was a silly little ritual--how the hell could that actually help someone?

[Jenny simply being here isn't proof enough!!]

We did offer to go speak with her, but I guess your pathetic human memory can't even handle that much.

( It's hard out here being a god when humans are so thick-skulled, you know? )

If you insist, we'll just need to have Jenny herself explain it to you.

( Castor is already pulling himself upright, taking a step closer to Rita—he doesn't like touching humans, but for this? Yeah, he can make an exception and toss her back over his shoulder again, sack of potatoes style. )

Brother! Is this really necessary?

( simply because rita can't really do anything when she's a sack of potatoes, especially when she's in denial. to say that it doesn't sadden her knowing that rita doesn't believe them woukd be a lie, but how else can they prove their word if not someone to agree with them? there's no reason brag, but... )

It must be if you're willing to go this far, then that's fine, but how about I carry her along the way? ( she'd be out of jenny's sight, but close enough that she'll hear. pollux knows that rita gets embarrassed easily when people see her carried, call this a god's blessing. ) Then you can ask the question once we're there.

( pollux pushes herself up to her feet as though this is a fair and reasonable compromise. if only rita had believed them, they wouldn't have to go through this a second time. )

[She's about to say that fine, she'll go ask Jenny herself, but then--]

Ohh, no, don't you--put me down, you IDIOT!

[NOT AGAIN, HOW DARE THEY?! So, yeah, Rita's doing the kicking-and-screaming-thing again, but she's not letting them parade her through the corridors like this again!!]

I CAN WALK BY MYSELF, YOU-!

O flickering blaze, burn!!

[IT'S FIREBALL TIME she doesn't care whose back she's slung over!!]

Come with me, Rita, then I can...

( closing the distance between them so she can attempt to take rita from castor, a hand outstretched as her fingers ghost against the fabric of her shirt.

she's kind of used to rita yelling already so it's just loud words than really giving them form, because she's sure it'll stop once she takes her to sit her on the ground.

but... )

( ...But Castor hears the incantation a little too close to his ear as he's about to toss her down for Pollux to take, and immediately pulls her back.

No clue how much damage is being done here, but if it hits him specifically, Castor will wince—maybe flinch, more accurately, at the heat against his skin, and his nice white casual clothes probably won't be such a nice white anymore once they've been singed. At least he's sturdy, but the response she earns will probably depend on the damage she does here. )

Edited (realized i don't trust rita not to go overboard actually MY BAD) 2022-10-23 07:40 (UTC)

[Rita, far too into having a meltdown to be logical or show any kind of restraint, releases a trio of fireballs: one towards Castor, one towards Pollux's voice, and the third--well, that one just goes sailing off to hit the wall.]

NOW PUT ME DOWN-!

[She'll be automatically screeching that whether or not Castor decides to drop her-]

Pollux—

( He's already shouting her name, trying to warn her to get out of the way before the first one even hits him. He does drop her, in fact—on the side opposite of him and Pollux, tossing her onto the ground in an unceremonious pile as the first fireball knocks him back with the force of it. His nice white clothes? Singed. His nice white wreath? Singed. His nice clean skin? ...Singed, but not as severely burned as might be expected by taking the brunt of that hit.

He grits his teeth through the pain before barking back his own complaints, puffed up, burnt, and bristling like an unhappy cat. )

Who's acting like a child now? What kind of tantrum do you think you're throwing, you stupid brat?!

( ah.

...it's not as bad as it could be, but it didn't have to happen at all. of course her brother is always blocking attacks for her, but she passes by him; her eyes scanning him from the corner of her sight before placing her attention on rita. )

What are you doing!?

( she takes a deep breath, eyes staring down at rita in disappointment. it's an expression that she hasn't worn around the other. )

Is that how you handle everything through violence alone? What if you had hurt him, let alone killed him! All because you can't stand the thought of being carried? You have bigger problems than who attempts to assist you. ( tapping her foot like you know how parent's do. ) What if you killed him and he never came back, is that something you want to weigh on your conscious?

( yes, she knows that people come back, but what if he didn't. it's a scenario that she doesn't want to imagine, but the severity of a mage attacking a servant is a big deal. )

You have to be careful, Rita! You're going to hurt yourself acting out like this.

[Rita screeches once more at getting unceremoniously dropped to the floor like a rock, gasping for breath after all her screaming and struggling as she scrambles up on her hands and knees to see-

Ugh. Castor--looks mostly fine, so whatever--it serves him right, really! And then Pollux...ugh, why does she need to look at Rita like that, as if this is her fault or something!?]

D...don't be stupid! That wasn't enough firepower to kill someone-! And hey, I gave you fair warning!

[The last bit is directed at both of them; as far as Rita's concerned, she did keep telling them to put her down--not just this time, but last time too.]

Like hell I was going to let you pull that again!

( This is why Castor hates humans. Scrambling and making excuses for their own thoughtlessness, their inability to take responsibility for their actions, the unreasonableness they show at such simple requests—it isn't as if Pollux has done anything to earn Rita's ire either. His sister's kindness is such that even in myths, it was her honour and love for those around her that was immortalized.

Naturally though, this brat wouldn't realize how lucky she is. )

Hmph. If you don't want to be carried, then you should do as you're told, Human.

Why must you use violence against those that wish to help you? I don't understand.

( of course, she hears that it's their fault, that they should have listened to her warning, but why? all they wanted to do was help here where she proved to have difficulties. her eyes wander to her brother, looking to the shirt that he's wearing which is already singed, and there's a small frown that appears on her face. )

Do you treat all your other friends this way...

( curious, she can no longer turn a blind eye to her brother. which she's already walking over to him, grabbing his shirt to start pulling up— hello, sorry for the twink muscle eyecandy rita. )

Raise your arms.

Don't order me around, you!

[Rita snaps at Castor as she gets to her feet and indignantly smoothes out her own clothes. Ugh, he keeps on with that human thing...how irritating!

Also, really...trying to help her? Rita just about scoffs since she can clearly walk on her own, but actually, what's more important is-]

Who said we're-

[...Wait, hang on, is... Is she really just stripping her brother down here in the hallway?]

...What, can't undress without your sister's help?

Pollux—not in front of the human.

( ... )

Besides, it isn't as if she could really injure my divine body.

( It's a Servant body, but like, point remains; their magic resistance had more or less taken the brunt of the fireball, hence why it's more his outfit that's singed and looking worse for wear here. Mind you, it wasn't exactly pleasant to have it hurled at him, but he's not raising his arms for Pollux to inspect either. She should be able to tell from what she can see! )

Do not worry, Brother! You have a lovely body, she would be missing out if she didn't spare a glance.

( yeah, so don't blush and be all flustered, though seeing as he doesn't raise his arms to work with her she accepts this outcome. not much she can do when her brother doesn't want to work with her, but he's adorable when he wishes for certain things to only be done when it's them.

she pulls away, turning to rita now. )

Do not tease him, I'll probably have to check your wounds one day too, you know?

[You know what she has to say about that "divine body"?]

--Gross.

[She crosses her arms and turns away. She's not flustered by the undressing itself--just a little huffy from Pollux's comment. What kind of person describes their sibling like this? Rita waves a hand dismissively at them.]

Hey, don't just go assuming I'll get injured. Anyway, forget this--I'm not sticking around if you're just going to strip down where everyone can see you.

[Wow what are you trying to do, embarrass her or something?!]

( Stop, if Rita thinks that's embarrassing, just imagine how Castor feels... Not in front of the human, Pollux!!!

Rita can go for all he cares though. She still owes them an eaten hat, but you know what, they can try again next week. Or two months from now. For the time being, Castor's content to just fold his arms over his chest and huff. Hmph! Fine then! He sees that this human can't be relied on to keep their word either. )

( she casts her gaze towards rita, acknowledging her words, and for now. )

We can speak with Jenny next time if you don't believe us. I'm sorry our trip was cut short...

( now pollux is turning to look at castor's burnt clothes, yes, this will not do. )

Farewell, Rita. Now, come Brother, you can't walk around with your chest out! Then allllll the humans will see!

Yeah, sure.

[Yes, Rita sounds so sorry this weird encounter is being cut short... She's quite happy to book it away before someone actually thinks she's part of this weird comedy act.

(Even if it is satisfying for Castor to be the flustered one for a change. Ha, take that...)]

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