Eli N. Vanto (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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maskormenace2017-12-16 03:40 pm
vanto) wrote in maskormenace2017-12-16 03:40 pm
Entry tags:
- abigail hobbs | n/a,
- archie | broceidon,
- armitage hux | starkiller,
- padmé amidala | senator,
- † alex fierro | n/a,
- † arthur pendragon | excalibur,
- † bela talbot | n/a,
- † chise hatori | n/a,
- † david blake | woden,
- † eli vanto | ensign,
- † hajime shino | bluebird,
- † hans gruber | n/a,
- † hazel lockwood | n/a,
- † kanan jarrus | spectre 1,
- † merle highchurch | n/a,
- † thrawn | n/a
002; video
[The room behind Eli is decorated with a few Christmas lights and ornaments: a candy cane or two, some crystal stars, mistletoe. It's minimalistic but adequately festive for the Imperial household; at the edge of the room is a box and wrappings — this room has clearly just been decorated.
Eli runs a hand through his hair, nervous but content. There is a smear of red lipstick on his cheek that he has been trying to wipe off for forty minutes. This is his life now.]
I can't remember the last —week and a half? Two weeks?— very well. But I know that I caused some trouble as a, uh, glowing horse. With eight legs.
[Eli looks away from the camera, mouth pressed into a thin line.]
I'm sorry, and if you want me to pay or help fix anything please contact me. I don't know how else to make up for all the garden destruction.
[...]
And how do you fix cravings from being a horse? I walked by a flower shop and the roses looked really appetising.
Eli runs a hand through his hair, nervous but content. There is a smear of red lipstick on his cheek that he has been trying to wipe off for forty minutes. This is his life now.]
I can't remember the last —week and a half? Two weeks?— very well. But I know that I caused some trouble as a, uh, glowing horse. With eight legs.
[Eli looks away from the camera, mouth pressed into a thin line.]
I'm sorry, and if you want me to pay or help fix anything please contact me. I don't know how else to make up for all the garden destruction.
[...]
And how do you fix cravings from being a horse? I walked by a flower shop and the roses looked really appetising.
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Hux picked up the candy cane, picking at the plastic with his thumb.] It doesn't seem editable. Or even that appetizing.
[But it's something and all he's had today was coffee so why not?]
I confess I still don't understand the point of this holiday, honestly.
[Something about gifts and an overweight man wearing red.]
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I haven't tried them yet, but.
[Eli slouches a little, he seems to be having a moment of wondering why he only has four extremities rather than eight. Oh right, not Sleipnir. Then it's gone and he's just sprawling comfortably on the floor.]
It's about giving to others, about family. It's similar to Thanksgiving in that aspect but the gift giving is exclusive to this holiday. I don't know if there would be an equivalent back in our galaxy.
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Just....gift giving? I suppose that happens on birthdays from time to time but an actual national holiday centered around it? I've never come across something like that.
[Empire Day certainly didn't come with anything like that or mistletoe. He finally got the plastic wrap off of the candy cane, giving the candy a wary look.]
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Well, yes and there is singing and dinner and parties. I have some books talking about the history of these traditions.
[He's sitting up, watching Hux's look at the candy cane.]
Don't bite into it, just uh, lick and leave it in your mouth. Uh, you know.
[A vague gesture. No, Eli isn't going to tell Hux to suck the candy cane. That's too casual.]
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[Thanksgiving had been difficult enough and it had been a small miracle the dinner had gone as well as it had. It was exhausting to think about that there was another family holiday so soon. How did people on this planet even function?
He looked up at Eli, staring at him for a moment before putting the candy cane aside for now.]
I'll appreciate the warning. I'll ltry it later.
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[Eli had plans, more or less and would be scarce.]
If you like the candy canes I can always get some more.
[Eli grabs a candy cane and slips the wrapper off, pops it in his mouth and just sucks.
Sweet and - well, weirdly fresh?]
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[Hux didn't see the point of a large celebration and he had no particular connection to the holiday.]
Ren may like them as well, I'll make sure there are some for him to try.
[He decided to snap off a small piece off from the end of his own candy cane. It seemed a better idea than just sticking it in his mouth.]
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[Eli wants to celebrate the holiday but he wants to do it elsewhere so as not to disturb anyone in the house.
Holding it by the end still wrapped in plastic, Eli pauses his current candy tasting experiment. He does not have a sweet tooth anywhere near Hux's level.]
Of course, I hope you both do.
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[He had never really had a day off before he had come here and even then, he preferred to be able to accomplish something. It felt strange having a day to just do nothing.]
DId you make plans for the day?
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There is a very big one.
[Uh... awkward question.]
Yes, I was planning on visiting the Admiral, and then attending this party I was invited to.
[In a rebel house. With rebels.]
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[Quiet work days at least seemed like a vacation. He didn't return the grin as he picked up his coffee mug but he recognized it for teasing nonetheless.]
I will see what Ren has planned. But you know that you may contact either of us if you need to.
[He wasn't going to press about the party, it wasn't his concern. He assumed Eli could pick suitable company without needing to be told.]
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[Somewhat. He can pick somewhat. Eli is happy to change the topic.
Besides, he is very sociable a person and isn't hiding much of anything. Eli is easy to keep tabs on (mostly because he tends to gravitate between Thrawn, his housemates and the job.]
Thank you, sir, and likewise, if you need me I'm always at your disposal.
[A serious, genuine offer that was offset by Eli sticking the candy cane back in his mouth and looking ridiculous.]
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[Starting a new business was difficult and losing two weeks didn't help.]
Of course.
[He knew Eli meant it but the candy cane in Eli's mouth definitely made the statement less serious. He had spaced out on what he was doing, idly stirring his coffee with the rest of his candy cane as he picked up his datapad.]
How is the Grand Admiral? I trust he's settling in.
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He looks at Hux stirring his coffee with the candy cane and decides that is genius but way too sugary for himself.]
He is.
[Thrawn is still Eli's favourite topic of conversation.]
Currently, Admiral Thrawn is working at an art gallery, so I imagine this helps. And they're lucky to have him working there.
[...]
I hope it isn't too much of an imposition that he comes by now and again, stays for dinner and such.
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[Ever since the memory share, Hux was more curious to learn what he could about the Grand Admiral. He could be a valuable ally but Hux would be careful. He wasn't going to blindly trust even Thrawn.]
Of course not. He is welcome anytime, I will tell Ren to expect to see him here.
[Kylo Ren was not someone who tended to take surprises well.]
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Thank you, General. That means a lot to me that you don't mind.
It won't be a constant thing or anything that would affect your privacy. He lives next door after all.
[Meaning: if I'm not here, I'm probably there.]
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[At least, he assumed as much. And if Eli was willing to vouch for the Grand Admiral, Hux saw no reason not to allow it.]
Ah yes. You are welcome to have house guests, Vanto. I trust you can use your judgment about whom you bring over.
[Meaning: No rebels or anyone who is loud/disruptive.]
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[He shifted, his associations weren't secret.
Eli has his orders from Thrawn so he doesn't comment further.]
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[Hux liked his privacy and he knew Ren did as well. Strangers coming into the house was not ideal. He downed the rest of his candy cane flavored coffee in a couple of drinks, glad to feel more awake.]