video; un: godking

[pyramidsmash]

[This small livestream starts with one cosmo sphinx kitten looking at the camera. It seems his owner has left his device unattended nearby, which is a cause for trouble. Who knew cosmic glowing paws could activate devices...? Anyway, once the kitten gets very bored (which is fairly soon) he drops the device on the floor. It angles enough to show Ozymandias in front of the mirror.

What is he doing? Admiring his face? Admiring how he's dressed? Anything is possible when you're a egoistic pharaoh.]

I permit- No. That's not it. [He's talking to himself. That is also not very surprising. Who doesn't talk to themselves.]

I would not be opposed... Ah, that also doesn't work.

[He looks troubled, but then hesitently.]

I would... I would like to hold your hand. Or is it. I want to hold your hand? I wish to?

[It seems the Pharaoh has trouble deciding how to phrase himself.

The kitten comes back to the screen and starts smacking the device again, eventually ending the livestream mode and the video gets posted automatically without Ozymandias being aware of it.]

Comments

audio; un: eiden

[sextoying]

Wow, your cats are totally adorable!

[ Eiden is a fan. ]

You're doing pretty good. "I would like to hold your hand" or "May I hold your hand" are perfectly good. It gives people a way to say no.

[foxtouched]

[ She is already present with him so she'll just be watching her device and the Sphinx playing. Once the feed turns off, she'll go pick it up to go approach Ozy and see what he's doing! ]

[pyramidsmash]

[Ozymandias notices he has a new message related to a "post" he made. He ends up watching the post first. Hn. He would have to keep a better eye on his device around the sphinx baby.]

Thank you. There is only one Sphinx Awlad currently with me, but it seems I kept a mischievous one.

[Good thing the devices were sturdy.]

Hmm, "May I". I like the sound of that. It feels more natural to me.

[pyramidsmash]

[He's still continuing his various practices in front of the mirror.]

How about we hold hands? No, that's too indirect and sounds ridiculous. I don't wish to sound like one of the flirty no-goods from Chaldea.

[Ozy pls.]

video; un: edmond

[sapphireknight]

[Well, this is interesting. Edmond observes for a minute, feeling a little like he shouldn't be, but then...]

Are you attempting to teach yourself appropriate etiquette when dealing with those of a lower station than yourself?

[Edmond is no royal or pharaoh, but he is a noble. He knows the struggle, to some extent.]

un: white heron

[mistsplitter]

[ It certainly is amusing, but given the angle, Ayaka does not think this should be viewed by everyone! She must try and call his attention... ]

Ozymandias? Ah- [ Hmm... She clears her throat, then tries again. A but louder this time. ]

Ozymandias, you may be showing this to everyone by accident!

[pyramidsmash]

[By the time he replies to the video, he's aware of this mishap. So Edmond gets a quick nod in both greeting and confirmation.]

I still find it difficult to adjust to being "normal", so I have decided to practice from time to time. It's not easy, changing what you're used to.

[pyramidsmash]

[Congratulations, at first you gain the atttention of the curious kitten. It meows loudly. Ozymandias finally becomes aware of the noise and then Ayaka's voice in combination to it.]

What are you doing, Husani?

[He picks up the device.]

Ah, Ayaka?

[mistsplitter]

Greetings.

[ She seems a bit more embarrassed about this than he is! ]

I- You were practising, weren't you? But I don't think you meant for everyone to see. I thought to warn you.

[ A pause, and now she realises... is she being presumptuous? ]

... was it intentional?

[sextoying]

He has a lot of energy. [ cute ] I like it, too, to be honest. It has a nice ring to it...without being too pushy!

You're getting pretty good at this.

text | un: wanderer

[littlesilhouettoofaman]

What is the point of this video?

[He's bored and this entire video is just useless and annoying.]

[pyramidsmash]

I was... but I certainly didn't intend to broadcast anything.

[He decides to lift up thr sphinx kitten to show in the camera.]

I'm afraid Husani has found new ways to entertain himself.

[pyramidsmash]

You think so? I still feel like I have a long way to go before I will actually learn to be natural at this.

[pyramidsmash]

There was never supposed to be a video.

[sapphireknight]

[Edmond hums softly.]

It isn't, but the fact you endeavour to make the effort speaks to your character. I am a member of the nobility myself, where I come from, and have always tried to treat all as my equals. If it would please you, I can offer some instruction.

[mistsplitter]

Ah, hello, Husani. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[ Ayaka gives a little wave to the sphinx. ]

You really are doing your best, aren't you, Ozymandias? I'm sure your efforts will bear many fruit.

[foxtouched]

[ She can't help it- she ends up giggling under a hand. ]


Asking so earnestly... you'll certainly make someone blush when you ask them like that, my Lord!

[sextoying]

I mean, it's not very natural for you, right? So can't expect it to happen quickly. Progress is important.

[pyramidsmash]

[Ozymandias thinks about this for a moment. Having someone to instruct him would probably work better than talking to a mirror, admittedly.]

That would actually be excellent. I would like to accept your offer.

[pyramidsmash]

[Husani meows, before Ozymandias lets him down again.]

Ah... thank you for thinking that. I have just several people encouraging me, so I thought I would give it even more of an attempt.

[pyramidsmash]

Ah, is that so? It's not in my intention to embarrass anyone-

[Wait. Where did this feedback come from?]

Kitsuno? How much did you hear of that?

[foxtouched]

All of it. You're on the network, my Lord.


[ She beams, then. ]

This little one was responsible.


[ She'll hold up sphinx kitten #2784273 Khepri ]

What were you doing that for?

[pyramidsmash]

That's true. I shouldn't also rush things or I'll end up doing a poor job of it.

[mistsplitter]

Surely it wasn't that bad?

[ She understands that Ozymandias viewed things differently when they initially met, but for so many people to tell him about it. . . ]

[sapphireknight]

[Edmond's thoughts exactly. While he can't claim proficiency in several areas where servants have always done the work for him (cooking, first aid, and those kinds of things) he has always taken care to keep himself from becoming haughty towards the common folk.

Much of the aristocracy of the kingdom has long since lost touch with the very people they rely on to take care of their homes, property, and often themselves.]

Agreed, then. Shall we meet in person to discuss your requirements?