#dupliciti

[protcg]

“Spare change, Stelle? Oh, it’s terrible, so terrible! I’ve been down on my luck recently. Business just isn’t what it used to be. Your ol’ pal Sampo is barely eating nowadays! Natasha at least takes pity on me and gives me some…. rather hard bread… But I’d like to be able to have a skewer today!”

another morn , another performance ( oh , so unwillingly ) of the other's pleas to attend for -- wouldn’t it be the first time , or quite undoubtably the last .

“ uh huh . ” so - called ‘ business ’ ; theft & fraud , turned that those weren’t quite the lasting jobs after all , perhaps with his triumphs ceasing , as were more souls well - informed with the trickiries carried by the blue - haired jester . 

“ i’m a good friend ... so i might consider it. ” a smile extended between her cheeks , as palm tapped self twice onto his shoulder , a comforting deed of a ‘ good supportive friend ’ one might call . . that is right before becoming struck with the terms of such consent ;

“ … if you get down on four , beg . . . and bark like a dog . ”

@dupliciti

#/ SCREAMING . #ic; stelle. #dupliciti #ask.

[aventvrina]

@dupliciti

The chill of Belobog is surprisingly absent in it's underground city. Some remains of frost echo into the mines but ultimately, within the place the locals call of the Underworld it's warm enough that Aventurine finds it fitting to take his jacket off. He's being casual, or at least as casual as one can be when on the verge of confronting a headache.

Before him sits a blue haired man with green downturn eyes who betray mischief and a dopey smile of innocence. If Aventurine wasn't already vaguely familiar with the type of character he's dealing with, Sampo Koski would be painting the perfect picture of an eager business man.

In fact that's how he managed to lure the man in. A vague interest in old relics and promises of great deals are good enough to entice any normal vendor. In this case, Aventurine knows that his title also plays a part. After Topaz failed attempt at properly collecting Jarilo's debt, the IPC was branded as enemy and whatever mutual trust was deeply broken.

Aventurine had come here on a mission. It wasn't anything too grand, just a better collection of the actual assets of the planet and a formal report on the current situation. The perfect excuse to plant some moles in the crowd to have proper eyes on the true face of Jarilo-VI.

However his little mission is currently proving to be more of a hassle than he initially intended. And the man before him was the sole reason for it.

Granted he could still work around the challenge, Aventurine's not one to let his plans fail for naught. However, facing the problem head on could prove to have it's benefits when it comes to a wild card such as a criminal.

"I must say, it's rather amusing to have a wanted man try to sell me fake relics." His smile is saccharine, not reaching his eyes. "Imagine what the people would do if they knew that all it took to pay part of the debt was just to hand over their dear friend."

He had asked beforehand on Sampo, the man who disappears without a trace in the snow whenever trouble comes to find him. After a quick research in the system he gathered enough material to at least pressure the man to a stop.

"Don't worry my friend. You have nothing to fear yet, in fact, I have an offer you can't refuse." Topaz has often called his style of negotiation ruthless. But that's why she ended up demoted a rank while he sits here with a cheap beer in his hand fixing the mess she left behind.

"But first..."

The tavern was the perfect place for this. The territory might be familiar to the con man, but Aventurine is the one keeping him cornered in one of the back tables away from prying eyes. After all, they are discussing important business that cannot be heard by anyone, the privacy is appreciated.

"How about you explain to me why you're trying to disrupt my business here?"

#dupliciti #dupliciti 1; #(let's go \o/)

[iiryoku]

-> starter for ( @dupliciti )

It had almost felt like an out of body experience, the moment he had seen the guy named Sampo. It had felt as if something had triggered within him and everything around him had stood still, only it hadn't, things seemly just slowed down for him mentally as their eyes had met. The words "do I know you?" had almost left fair lips as they stood there while Caelus had been uncharacteristically quiet. One could have blamed it on the shock that someone had willingly buried themself in snow, but that had not been the truth, for it wasn't the most surprising thing that Caelus had ever seen. It was the man himself and the feelings that suddenly blossomed within his entire chest, that had left the silver-haired male quiet and yet, he hadn't recognized this Sampo guy at all. So why... why did he feel like he did? Why had - why did, it feel like something was suddenly missing? Something important that left him feeling sad as if something had been taken from him.

Thinking back on the moments, as he walked through the snow, where Sampo had appeared, Caelus could clearly recall the feeling - it was even there now just less intense, less invading. Having been so confused by, what he was feeling, the trailblazer had accepted a mission to find a missing item near the Snow Plains. It was freezing and it was in such a moment that Caelus realized that he really needed to buy some better clothes. Despite the stellaron within being a source of warmth, he still needed more, even more so, now that the wind seemed to pick up. Quite a lot actually- without a warning, a snowstorm rolled in, resulting Caelus to wrap his arms around himself and look frantically for shelter, something that he saw as he spotted one of the abandoned houses, buried slightly in snow. It was better than nothing.

Shivers wrecked through his body as he forced his way in. There was no way, he could get back in this weather, it was already so bad that he could barely see three meters in front of himself. Finally inside, breaths, mirroring his shivering body, escaped as he curled in on himself in a corner; furthest from the entrance. Suddenly hearing something, golden depths shot up, only to spot someone he hadn't expected here at all, despite all his earlier thoughts and despite the feelings within.

❝ Y-y-you... ❞

#dupliciti #ic. - CAELUS. #Caelus. ( in a world of you & me v. ) #I hope this is okay dear! <3333

[forbelobog]

@dupliciti // cont

he feels silly even making the call, but it has nothing to do with sampo himself, thankfully. conditioning has made the captain feel as though most of his problems needed to be solved internally, that requiring help was a sign of weakness. sampo has, in his own ways, helped gepard break down this harmful wall over their time spent together, but gepard still feels a lump in his throat as sampo insists he need not apologize, and that he is there for support. it means more to him than he thinks he can express.

he pulls the phone away from his face, just long enough to suck in a shaking breath, and swallow back a bitter burn in his throat. 

mercenary might wonder if gepard was still there, if not for the sound of his breathing - long, even, trying to sound more steady than it is. captain lets himself picture a night in with his partner, tucked safe in his arms, rather than his night alone out in the freeze.

"i saw--" he stops, swallows, decides giving specifics of his nightmare would do no good, and pivots, "just a bad dream. i wanted...to make sure you were alright," more shuffling on his end as he sits up, "you are alright, right?"

#dupliciti #its a little TREAT #SUFFERING is how i show affection

[novastrae]

@dupliciti

" Look, Mr. Koski, " Your voice was quiet as you gazed up at the... seller? Was he a seller? You couldn't tell - you definitely found him beyond suspicious, but nonetheless, you kept that to yourself.

" I appreciate the offer on a... tool... set? " Another crank into the project you were working on. " But mine work perfectly well. Thank you, but no thank you. " Not to mention the sentiment - your tools have worked on a lot by your hands.

#dupliciti #x. i could shut you down! / in. #x. one thing's for sure i needed you the most. / v. hsr. #sampo gets to meet the mara-stricken bozo who constantly peeps the horror /s

[lycorisblooms]

Well, he has supposed that he hasn't heard from the merchant, so blond decides to just try and forget. [ Maybe he's found SOMEONE ELSE to play, he doesn't blame him. ] So color him surprised when they run into each other, the blond practically head to toe in grease and sweat from doing repairs on his LATEST design.

"You..."

@dupliciti

#dupliciti #giving u kav and stelle in one day? my best work

[anemcreign]

"Hmph. Alright...where did I end up this time."

The harbinger scoffed as he looked around, purple irises scanning as he readjusted his hat before taking a step to see who or what lived here.

This world wasn't Teyvat from what he could tell, this was more futuristic.

Interesting.

@dupliciti

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#dupliciti #Lightning Travels[ Scaramouche - Crossovers⚡] #hope this is good ;u;

[ccaptain]

@dupliciti

   Kaeya breathes what could very well be his millionth sigh for the day.

   three intel sources have burned down in the past week. one of them simply cut contact to avoid repercussions, the other bailed on him ( to put it in lighter terms... ) and the third contact, he suspects, was discovered. and still, he blames none of them; it's a risky job, expecially for the goal around it. he dims the light of his phone and lifts his eyes on the street in front of him.

   he really, really has no choice left but to contact... him.

   there's no good reputation to be had, when half of your customers want your head on a sharp pyke- yet... it makes sense that both a mercenary and an intel provider would be wanted- if the lost contacts that Kaeya had in the past are any indications for it. voluble, other people say- and who wouldn't want more customers and more money in their pockets?, the young man rationalizes.

   he has been warned against this kind of scum, the old man who talked to Kaeya spat on the ground before resuming, so, unless you're truly desperate, if i was you... i'd avoid him.

   well, call him a fool, then- desperate times ask for desperate measures.

   once he sees the sight of a particular red shirt and a back view of white-ended blue hair, that Kaeya makes his move.

   ' hello. '

   keep your tone neutral, Alberich. tone neutral, and a smile on your face.

   ' would you be open to having a new customer? '

#dupliciti #left it as vague as possible so u can work with it c: heheheheh #riddle me this; is everything that you remember real and nothing but the pure truth? ━ (H:SR V.)

[nameless-will]

[ ✖ || @dupliciti ]

"You know, I ain't got bad blood for someone who looks out for numero uno. I feel that. I really do. But I think the part I don't really sit well with is the fact that you're always scamming people you see as below you. People you'll get the least resistance from. You hardly ever punch up, Sampo. I can't get behind that."

#[ star rail special pass ] — closed starter #dupliciti

[protcg]

@dupliciti

she thinks for a moment for the right posture and cracks her knuckles , approaching the other and wrapping her arms around him , before -- in an instant , he was lifted up ! and without even a light stumble . she places him over her shoulder , one arm firmly holding onto his back, while the other grasping his legs . and then she starts walking .

-- walking ? of course ! straight toward the silvermane guards .

#/ IT WAS A TRAP #its prison time sampo . #dupliciti

[weepingmoonlight]

ღ? obviously i gotta ask morgan

meme // accepting

@dupliciti

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"Crush? I don't have a crush, I'm quite old for crushes. Beside... That man is nothing but annoying, why would I have a crush on him? Not in this life" Morgan pauses, becoming a little embarrassed "It's stupid thinking of that man, especially in that way. He is a scoundrel, a conman. His smile hide his real intentions, but it's quite cute when he smiles, though..." The woman's eyes widened, noticing that she said that part out loud.

"Look, all I say, don't get sway over his good looks. He might have a nice hair, and cute smile, and he is good with his hands..." Morgan groans, her cheeks turning even redder "Just... Just, stay away from him... What?! I'm not jealous! What do you mean?!"

#dupliciti #{ morgan } ; the masked fool

[nessunihility]

@dupliciti from X

"What I know of terror?" Of course the former Devil Hunter, now Stellaron Hunter, can only give one answer to that. "Less than I should, sir Sampo. I'm one of those incapable of feeling fear, but you seem experienced with it. Far more so than I am."

A loaded question. "Describe it to me. What terrifies you?"

#dupliciti #v; Main #;Kafka

[rockstarsoldier]

@dupliciti from this

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Viviana frowns at his words, since she has known him, this man hasn't given her any sense of trust. There was something of him that makes her distrust him, something in the back of her mind screams at her not to get close.

"That smug look you always have on when talking, your actions are quite suspicious, you disappear all the sudden and then appears out of nowhere. Should I say more?" The woman crossed her arms, revealing that she has, in fact, kept an eye on the man whenever she spotted him around "You're really suspicious... Even if Natasha trust you"

#dupliciti #{ v ; hsr } ; through her strings she strives #-rubs hands like a fly- hehehehehe

[lycorisblooms]

He'd so rather enjoy a calm day, especially with the winter holidays following him. Except, that is far from what he gets. [ If it's not a CLIENT, then it's his roommate who has to remind him in far too many words than he PREFERS that he's "overthinking things". And he feels that he should KICK ROCKS for it. ]

"He just doesn't appreciate everything I do for him!" He's had a drink with some spare change, his sketches are long forgotten to just chat to this random stranger who's sided up to him. "I swear, he has no appreciation for ART or the gift I got him for the holidays !"

@dupliciti

#dupliciti

[ddazzlingblds]

@dupliciti: ❝ Hey Sampo ! I’m headin’ out for some adult entertainment, wanna join in~ ? ❞ In which said adult entertainment is the silliest thing imaginable.

   his face goes from confusion to understanding to mild PTSD in a matter of seconds.

   “ Kirjo━ ” the sigh is so deep, it's a miracle he hasn't sent some snow flying in a pretty sparkly dust. “ -nevermind. yes, yes, I'm tagging along! wait for me, but don't call it that-  ”

#dupliciti #( ANSWERED. ) ━ keep 'em COMING! #KIRJO PLS HE HAS SEEN SOME SHIT