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[bornofgods]

[ continued from here ]

I am aware of that. [ The chiding is met with a not so serious frown. ] Still, the sensation isn’t overwhelming.

[ Aftertaste lingering on his tongue, he gestures flippantly towards the paint. ]

The flavor is pleasant. Sweet, with a hint of bitterness. [ Ozymandias lightly teases. ] If you are not afraid of the consequences, you should try some for yourself.

[inaurare]

And what if it should overwhelm me?

[only half-joking, Linneus trusts his self-control enough for it not to be the case - so long as it is nothing like alcohol. Alcohol tends to go to his head far more quickly than he would like.]

I shall have to leave it un-tasted, if I am to concentrate on my work. But I am almost done.

[bornofgods]

Then I would feel inclined to take responsibility. I am not so cruel that I would turn a blind eye to your plight.

[ He may be treating this with levity, but he’s still somewhat serious. Ozymandias also finds it easy enough to remain still. ]

Take your time. For now, I have little else to do.

[inaurare]

Ah, now that is benevolent of you. But I am reassured; thank you.

[teasing, with a little peek up at him through his eyelashes]

Or should I be, if your taking responsibility is in absence of other entertainment?

[bornofgods]

How bold. You dare question my willpower?

[ Ozymandias easily banters back, though as he meets Linneus’ flinting look up towards him, he remains as intense as ever. ]

Hmph. I think you’d be surprised by my ability to focus on one person, and only them.

[inaurare]

Never.

[...but the other words have him reddening just a hint and turning back to his work. He... might be overstepping now.]

Is, ah... is this a symbol from your world...?