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[Talia really just wanted to get down to the stables, nose deep in her journal as she listens and reads past entries. She was not expecting to leave her room and come nearly face to web with any number of delicate weavings throughout the hallway. She only just missed stepping on any number of the arachnids, trying her best to avoid doing so for several reasons. She hated killing insects if it could be avoided and.. honestly? Spiders made one of the worst sounds when stepped on. :| Crushed carapaces and all that .. ugh.

She makes a small sound as a spider lowers from its web in front of her, skittering onto and down her arm before falling to the floor. She can't help the startled scream, shrinking back from the arachnid. Doing so only manages to back her into one of the nearby webs and with another cry she manages to get a face full of webbing. Journal activation is go!!

She makes a small sound of dismay and then cries out in pain, rather than fear, left hand jerking savagely. A small brown spider, no larger than a penny, falls to the ground and begins skittering away. Talia rubs the bite mark, grimacing at the sting of pain that throbs through her hand. A shame she has no idea what a brown recluse looks like or what its bite can become if unattended. :D]

And to think I was going out of my way to avoid stepping on you damnable beasts..

[She begins to unwind the webbing from her face and hair, thoroughly unimpressed.]

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Talia joo be alright?

[Overprotective? Just a wee bit.]

[Skittering along the wall comes Patty, his larger than usual spider legs running before launching him across the hall to the opposing wall. Spying Talia, he halts and then slowly creeps closer, black eyes staring at the woman with interest.]

[Talia looks at the bite mark, but it really just looks like any other spider bite right now; a little red spot and nothing impressive. She finally disengages herself from the webbing, making a face as she weaves around more spiders.]

I am fine, beloved .. damnable spider and nothing more. Are they like this everywhere?

[You ever get that feeling that you're being watched? Like, especially when you're in a dark hallway filled with spiders and spider webs? Yeah, well Talia is getting this uber creepy vibe right about now. She rubs the bite on her hand and then ignores it, frowning as she looks around the hallway.

However the quick scan shows her nothing more than webs and spiders of various sorts. She bends to retrieve her journal, having dropped it when getting tangled up. She catches a bit of motion on the wall and stops, squatting as she lifts her gaze and looks again. Her eyes widen slightly as they finally find and settle on a slightly off color shape on the wall.]

Havens ..

[She slowly begins to rise back to her feet, hand moving to one of the scimitar-like swords at her hips. She merely rests her hand on its hilt, not yet drawing the blade.]

You are a bit larger than your fellows ..

[That's not going to keep him from worrying.]

Far as I can tell.

[It kind of makes him wish that he wore shoes.]

Found one in my bottle. Dat be a quick way to ruin a drink.

[Talia makes a sound of displeasure.]

I do not begrudge them their place and right to it .. but they are everywhere!

[Her nose wrinkles slightly at his finding one in a bottle, but she laughs next, her voice amused and teasing.]

But not something that would keep you long from it, hmm?

Den I'll begrudge dem fuh jah.

[Seriously, getting into his liquor? That's just wrong.]

Joo know me too well.

[Her hair. It's so damn pretty and red. The spider climbs up the wall so he's on eye level and reaches from his wall with his front two legs to her hair.]

[Talia's laugh is genuine and amused, despite being surrounded by various spiders all through the hall. She is grinning smoothly as she begins to trek down the hall again, intent on reaching the stables this go 'round.]

Well if someone must, I will not argue the point. And aye .. I do.

[There is no questioning the adoration in her tone, but then ...]

I will not appreciate finding any of these in the food stores ..

[It's hard to believe that he could miss that laugh so much while she was gone. Now that she's back, it's music to his ears.]

If dey do we can just cook up some of da biggah ones.

[He's only partly joking. This wouldn't be the first time Kevas had to stoop to eating spider meat.]

[Talia eyes the arachnid as it begins to not only move toward her, but move up the wall to head level. Her eyes widen, but she cannot back any further away than she has, a series of webs behind her blocking the way. She turns back to it, mind opening and brushing at its own as its legs rise and touch her hair, earning a soft strangled sound from her.

She can't know if it will garner anything, but big fucking spider reaching for her hair! :O]

[Talia isn't going to ever take for granted a moment with you, Kevas. That's for damn sure. She pulls a face at his words, whether they be true or not.]

Although I realize the realistic nature and necessity certain that certain times might call for such .. I would really much prefer to avoid it if at all possible.

[Talia has seen the stores. She would _much_ rather eat those than a spider of any shape or size.]

*Sollux was on his way out of the barracks, very carefully avoiding as many webs as possible (and generally wishing he'd decided to just jump out of a window instead) when he comes across Talia.*

[He can't help but chuckle. Clearly she hasn't seen some of the things he's eaten when he got desperate.]

Hey it ain't be so bad, just be needin' da right spices. Like hungah.

[Though to be perfectly honest Kevas would not have to deal with scavenging for food again for some time.]

[He catches a lock and brings it to his face, tiny mouth curving upwards. That's right Talia, the spider is smiling at you. And then he inspects her hair, feet jittering on the spot in apparent excitement. Moments away from rubbing his face on it, the spider catches sight of the bite on her hand. Immediately, he lets the hair go.

Dropping to the ground, the spider points at her hand. The smile is gone. Oh dear.]

[Talia snorts softly in amusement. No, she hadn't seen the worst of it, but pickings had certainly been a bit slim on the Shore. Creativity was a plus in that regard!]

Well, Haven knows there is certainly enough of them to feed the entire Keep. Not my first preference, but good to know we are not pressed for dining ..

[Yeah. If we could avoid eating insects, it would be far more appreciated than you can imagine.]

[Talia's nostrils flare and she does her absolute best to not jerk away. Haven knows what dislodging the spider will do, other than having it possibly fall to the floor at her feet. Big ass spider on the ground, rushing around her? Umm .. Not so sure how she feels about that, really. :|

As it is, she pauses, brows knitting together as the spider seems genuinely more interested in examining her hair and .. yes .. wait is it? Smiling at her????]

You .. [Her brows rise again, as apparently this not so little spider is far more sentient and intelligent than others might suspect. He was apparently rather taken by her hair, which was surprising and adorable and OMG WHAT WAS IT DOING NOW?!!!!!

She makes a small sound of surprise as he drops her hair and drops to the floor, backpedaling a step. However, he does not advance, seeming alarmed as he lifts one of his front legs and points at her. No, not her .. her hand.]

What is it, little one? [She glances down and looks to her hand, where the bite looks to have become a bit darker than it had been. No, of course not ..] This? Oh, it is only a spider bite .. I have had them in the past .. no great concern..

[Or was it?! BUM BUM BUMMMMMMMM]

[Talia has made a bit of progress down the hall, although she is still intent on not stepping on the spiders if she can avoid it; particularly after learning that at least one was perfectly sentient.

She hears approaching steps and glances back over her shoulder, not startled at all at the appearance of the non-human looking Sollux, whether or not she knows him. Talia's seen some crazy shit in her life, and what with being life-bonded to Kevas she rather takes it all in stride.]

Is the infestation as bad down that way as this?

[Kevas smirks. As long as there's plenty of drink he's fine with scavenging. It wasn't the food but the withdrawal that was slowly killing him on the Shore.]

Dere always be da beasties in stables. I be sure dem giant chickens be pretty tasty. How joo seen da size of dem legs?

[Alright at this poin he's just messing with here, not that he wasn't before.]

[You're one of the only ones she believes that was a possibility for, Kevas. :( We'll all be greatly relieved that it didn't come to that, thanks.

At his words, her brows arch high and she snorts, grinning as she makes her tone as severe as possible. No, that's not laughter you hear! Well, okay, it totally is, but shush!]

Kevas, if you lay one hungry hand on my charges, I shall have to have a serious conversation with you.

[Yeah. You heard that right. Charges. Kevas, you can't eat her charges. XD]

[There will be no shushing from him. Her laughter just encourages him.]

Joor charges huh? Since when did dat become joor job?

[His raised eyebrow is almost audible.]

Guess I be havin' no choice den. I promise not to touch joor beasties.

[He couldn't care less about angering Dos but it's Talia's bad side that he wants to avoid. Whipped? Damn right he is.]

[His laughter is like music to her soul, sorely missed even if only gone for a short span of time. Sappy? Talia?? Oh, you can bet your bottom dollar! Her voice is soft and quite happy as she responds, completely content with her decision.]

Mmm, yes. I know farm animals quite well and have a bit of an affinity toward them. I offered Dos my services in keeping things running smoothly in the stables for the interim.

[She can feel that eyebrow raise, mister. If she was a terrible person, she might tease about how it would hardly be 'work' when Dos was so attractive. But, she won't tease you like that, because she'd rather you not try to kill him when she would only have eyes for you.

She makes a soft sound of amusement, smiling warmly.]

I appreciate your sacrifice, beloved .. I shall thank you for it later.

[*WINK WINK NUDGE NUDGE*]

[She can sappy all she wants. This troll loves her for it.]

Guess dat be meanin' I oughta try findin' sometin' to keep me occupied too.

[Give him some credit. He doesn't get jealous that easily, especially when he trusts her absolutely. Doesn't mean that he wouldn't respond to her teasing in kind just to drive her crazy. Don't try to out-flirt a professional flirt love.

Still, Kevas will be paying many more visits to the stables now that's for sure.]

I'll try my hardest to show my gratitude.

[Spiders aside, this is turning out to be a pretty good day.]

[Well, it's not going to stop any time soon, believe you me! There is a slight adjustment on her end and the journal shifts to video feed, her lips quirked into a warm smile.]

I am certain there are be any number of things to maintain ones' interest, beloved. The armory, perhaps, could use assistance? Or an offer of your knowledge of weaponry?

[Oh she knows, for certain, and feels much the same way. Really, it's the knowledge that he will very possibly out-flirt her that gives her pause. ;)

His words drawn a far different smile to her lips, sultry and full of promise.]

I have no doubt, my love .. I have no reason to doubt that you will achieve everything you set out for.

[Public broadcast? Who cares!! Talia would happen to agree with this, by the by .. a tiny little bite on the hand has nothing on her! .. Yet.]

*Sollux does not care about stepping on spiders; they are in the way and would probably step on him if they were bigger. He assumed he wouldn't care much about Talia, either, but stops short at her voice.
It was her. That fucking loud girl...and she was still alive? Something else must be wrong here.
He hmphs and straightens up.*

Its probably the same everywhere. I could barely leave my room.

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