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Octavinelle Troubles [Closed]

🧙 WHO: Azul, Jade, Floyd.
⚔️️ WHAT: Sad eel angry at other eel and octopus.
🕒 WHEN: Mid July.
🗺️ WHERE: Golden Silence.
⚠️ WARNINGS: None yet, other than angry eel feels.

Closed to Azul
It seems all of the trio has been in a poor mood of late, however the reason behind Floyd’s mood is because of the other two. And the fact he doesn’t know what is going on! At the very least he is less annoyed with Azul, having started with whining and when that hadn’t worked had gone not to silent mode, but certainly to ‘I don’t want to talk to you’ mode. This of course may be something Azul would like, but it doesn’t matter to Floyd. He’s upset with both of them.

Floyd’s even let up on that ‘testing’ he’s been putting Azul through for the last month or so, a push here, a prod there, being more of a pain to see if he could make Azul snap and use magic; moving his stuff around on his desk, taking stuff away from him he was using, small things, but he knew it would add up. Floyd had just wanted an excuse to fight and test Azul. But right now… even that wasn’t fun to him. Not with Azul at least.

Still, there is stuff to be done for Golden Silence, he currently tapping his pen against a clipboard he held in his other hand as he looks over their supplies, Squishy snoozing on his shoulder with a couple of tentacles wrapped around Floyd’s neck so not to fall off. Floyd’s busy going through what ingredients they had for the next couple of weeks and making notes and doodles next to the check list of ideas for dishes. Sure, it would be a messy list to give back to Azul once he’s done, but it allowed him to get ideas out and written down, and some of those would actually turn into good dishes! Others… less so and were better to ignore.

However, “We need to go shopping. The menu’s getting boring.” And it’s not just a case of him getting bored with it, it was starting to feel like they were getting a bit too stagnant in what they were offering. Keeping favorites around was good, but it was also good to mix in a new dish or two here and there to get people in to try it. ‘Limited edition’ was always a good way to bring people, and money, in.

Closed to Jade
His mood towards Jade was even less friendly since this all had been going on. Whatever ‘this all’ even was! Floyd didn’t know! All he knows is Azul and Jade are being weird!

And neither of them will tell him why!

They’re supposed to be a team! Why is he left out?!

And it hurt more coming from Jade. Sure, it’s not like the twins had to know everything about each other, they had their secrets from each other, they didn’t have to tell each other everything. But the fact whatever was happening was affecting two of the trio made this more important! So while Floyd is annoyed at Azul…

He’s angry at Jade.

That may explain why dishes and utensils are getting slapped down more than normal as they work at setting up the restaurant for the change from lunch to dinner while the place was still empty of customers. Floyd was always messier when it came to that than Jade was, but he normally either did the job decent enough to pass, or didn’t want to do it at all. This was… more aggressive. Very much a case of showing his feelings through his actions. After all, he’s already spoken his feelings at Jade about being angry at not knowing what was happening, and that had achieved nothing.

So now… he’s ignoring Jade. Fine! If he doesn’t want to talk to him, then Floyd won’t talk to him!

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By instinct, Jade decides to try and grapple the fist coming towards his face with the intent to use Floyd's momentum to throw him to the ground. His eyes widen when he realizes Floyd's real intention and Jade reacts too late to it.

He gasps as the breath is knocked out of him and staggers. Despite being winded though, Jade has enough presence of mind to try and grab onto Floyd's clothes, trying to yank him into the counter, or the floor. Jade's not quite sure what he's going to collapse against until he can steady himself.

Damnit, Floyd's regretting losing the option of that fist now as they landed on the edge of the counter, wishing he had it free to hold Jade down. His other hand had shot out to try and take some of that impact, so it wouldn't be too hard against the surface, however they were well cleaned and polished surfaces, naturally for Azul's place, and a combination of uniform gloved hands, Floyd felt it slip from under him across the bench top.

But if he's going to hit hard then he's not going to alone, sacrificing his own balance to kick a leg out towards Jade's. This landing was going to hurt... but that's a problem for future him, not current him!

This wasn't the best idea on Jade's part, that much was for sure. It would have been better to fall straight to the ground instead of impacting the counter first. And what little chance he has at catching himself is gone the moment Floyd trips him and in his attempt to right himself, a bunch of plates also crash to the floor as Jade slams flat on his back, dragging Floyd down with him so that he's likely at least partially on top of Jade, making it even harder to breathe.

Jade's stunned for a long moment and then chokes. "Well... there goes... my paycheck." He doesn't know why that's the first thought that comes to his mind, but it is. Maybe his body is also in a bit of shock now and it's taking him time to get back up and start moving. If this was the ocean, he might very well be killed right about now.

How wonderful that they are on land instead.

Oof! But great! Perfect! No way Jade can get away from him now! This is so over!

Until he breaks out laughing. Of all the things to happen, and of all the things for Jade to be concerned over. It was freaking plates! And he's right, Azul is going to be so mad at them! Ahahahahaha!

It's just too funny! Floyd unable to stop himself as he rolls off Jade, though it does result him lying in a bunch of the broken plates, they crunching under his weight even more. He only comes to an end of his laughter as pain started to set in, finishing it with a sigh and, "Owww~, my ribs hurt." Haaaaaa~. Ah, ok, ah, give him a moment to catch his breath. "It hurts to breath~." Though despite his complaints it's easy to tell Floyd is still grinning just from his tone alone, all anger drained out of him. For now at least.

"...if they hurt so much, then stop laughing, it'll only make it worse," Jade sighed, unable to get up. "And you'll cut yourself if you aren't careful there."

It hurts too much to get up right now and he's dizzy. Of course, Jade can heal himself, but a shock is going through his body, making it difficult to function. "And just so you know, Azul's going to dock your pay too."

"Haaaaa~... I know." Let him just lay there for a bit, ok? He needs to catch his breath, and with his adrenaline dropping Floyd is starting to feel all those hits. Ughh, his ankle and ribs...

Though he does reach a hand up to brush some bits of the plates that managed to cling to Jade's hair. Oh yeah, "Did I break your nose?" Floyd hadn't been thinking about that at the time, but now they were done, yeah, he hopes he hadn't. Also, "You threw my shoe at me..." Floyd taking his hand back to rub at his face. Did it leave a mark?

Reaching up to his face, Jade gingerly touche's his nose and sighs. "I don't think so. Your foot just hit me hard." There was a long pause. "Sorry about the shoe though. I was just trying to evade."

He takes in a deep breath, knowing he needs to get up and start healing the both of them, but the floor is nice and cold right now and he's still dizzy. Maybe if he just heals himself a little first though. So Jade concentrates a bit, focusing not just on healing, but also imparting a little more vigor to himself. And he feels some clarity return to his mind.

You know what, "Haaa, that was really funny. I didn't expect you to do that." Talking about that, where was his shoe? Eh, he'll find it later.

As Jade goes quiet it gives Floyd time to catch back up on what all of this had been, and why. It had felt good to get all that frustration out though, and they were not that hurt, for the most. So that was a bonus. Still, "I don't like that you won't talk to me about what is going on. You're being weird. Even for you." There. Out with it. No more silent sulking. No more grumpy stomping around. Just straight out with it.

"I'm worried."

Pulling himself up into a sitting position, Jade brushed some bits of cracked dinnerware off his jacket and sighed when Floyd just came out with it. Because there was no way to really evade the subject. Not after that fight, they had, and not when he stated it like that.

"It hasn't been intentional. Not entirely," Jade added on. "I haven't quite been sure how to articulate it. But I'm sorry for worrying you like that." If Floyd was worried then it had gone too far.

"...that's ok." It was now. As if it never happened. It did, but he's happy to hear Jade say that.

Ok! Time to get up! "Ugh!" Floyd however is more energetic in it than Jade, using a push of his kinetic magic to shove himself upwards and onto his feet, using his feet as a pivot point. Ah! Well, onto his foot, leaning more weight on his good foot thanks to that other ankle. Also, that sudden movement was quite the head rush, Floyd putting a hand down on the counter to balance himself, but reaching out the other hand to offer to help Jade up.

He's also mulling over the talk he's had with Azul about this all, since he hadn't been happy with Azul either during this all. Both of them had been so weird! "Do you like Azul?" He blurts out, no subtly behind it at all, just wanting to confirm something that had came to mind during his talk with Azul. "Like, like like?"

He takes Floyd's hand and get's to his feet gingerly and then reaches out a hand to Floyd's shoulders so he can begin to heal him. Jade still feels terrible, but it's nothing that a hearty meal and a good night's rest won't take care of.

He flinches thought part way through Floyd's question because it's pretty blatant. What on earth has gotten into his brother? But just to absolutely confirm...

"Like as in have a crush on? Or some deeper form of affection?" Just to be sure they are on the same page, not to evade actually.

Remember, the meal and rest will have to wait until after they clean up... and finish setting up the restaurant, and prepping for the next opening...

Standing still as Jade worked his magic, Floyd looked over himself, then Jade, looking over the state their uniforms were in as well. Whoops, more to add to the bill Azul would give them... at least there wasn't any blood to clean up, that's a pain. Oh, other than Jade, Floyd grabbing the pocket handkerchief of his uniform and using it to wipe at the blood around Jade's nose.

"Hmm~, I donno? Either one? Both? Azul said this all started after he and River Dolphin went out singing, and Azul said you didn't know River Dolphin, so it gotta be that you're being weird about Azul." And Jade had said Azul getting friends outside of them was good, so it couldn't be that, right? And Taichi didn't seem competent enough to be a threat to Azul. So it had to be something else.

He doesn't count that as work though. Not in his normally packed schedule. Just throw shaking some guys down on there and it's an average To Do List.

It was hard for Jade not to sniffle as Floyd rubbed his nose and he had to cough for a moment to try and get himself together. Then, once he was satisfied, he crossed his arms and thought for a good while.

"I mean, I have put some thought towards such subjects since I came here if I should indulge in it a little due to a conversation I had some time back. And well when it comes to certain subjects like that..." He chuckles a little. "I guess if I have to admit it, Azul's the first person to come to mind."

Jade gets a pat on the shoulder from that sniff and cough as Floyd shoves the handkerchief into a pocket, another issue for future him, before bouncing his foot off the ground a few times to test out his ankle. Ehh, it was good enough, good enough to work at least. As Jade spoke Floyd headed over to their utlitity area, grabbing a couple of brooms so they could at least get stuff out of the way. All these broken dishes were not good to have in a kitchen, they can't let any of it get near the food, it wouldn't be good for their reputation.

And then Azul would take that out on them even more.

"Azul is great," They can agree on that. "But I thought you liked him having friends. That why I'm confused why got strange after he hung out with River Dolphin." A pause, then a laugh. "Azul wouldn't go for someone like him. That would be like him liking Sea Otter." Well... "Eh, he would, but only as a target, ya know?"

Jade takes a broom and begins to sweep, going for the edges. While he was never one to use magic for simple tasks like cleaning, it would have been nice right now. They could have ensured they didn't miss any shards. And as far as he was concerned, this was all an accident if anyone asked. An unfortunate mishap.

He paused at the question.

"...it had nothing to do with Taichi himself," Jade sighed. "I know that Azul isn't the type to do such a thing. We just got on the topic of me having friends and I became... a tad defensive."

Oh? Oh! Oh. Huh... that hadn't even been on Floyd's mind about this all, he having paused in his own sweeping to lean against the top of the broom as he thought. He also recognizes this was tough for Jade to say, even to him.

He'll have to make him something tasty to eat later.

"Is it 'cause you got none?" Again, very blunt, very to the point. Floyd's not even sure that's completely right here, the twins do go and do their own things, have their own connections, but Floyd also knows Jade tends to see the world as plans. He has a harder time just enjoying the moment than Floyd did. Did Jade have any real connections outside of Azul and him, even back at Night Raven? He had his own club, he worked hard in studies, he worked just as hard in the Lounge. But what did he do outside of those? Oh, there was Shrimpy of course, and Sealy, but they sadly weren't here. Things were always so much more interesting with them around.

Jade put a hand on his hip at that, because of course Floyd would be blunt like that. "I guess you could say that. There are people I like and enjoy the company of, but I cannot say it is a real connection. I played it off and then Azul kept pushing and I became annoyed. that is why I was... weird as you put it."

If Jade was honest, he'd never been that bothered by it before, had never realized it was a sore spot until it made him wince. "It's all rather childish for someone like me," he said as he swept up a pile of dishes because yes, this was hard for him to talk about.

Edited 2022-08-05 02:35 (UTC)

You know what... "Yeah... it's tough making friends. I mean, I got people I like to hang out with and tease here... but I donno if it like friends, ya know? I mean, I wouldn't do stuff for them like I would for you, or Azul, or Shrimpy. They not the same. It more fun just to mess with them." But Floyd had the benefit of just jumping in without much thought and going along with the flow. If someone didn't like him at that time, then who cared? He would try again if they were interesting enough. Even if they didn't want him to. "Maybe you can make your club here, there gotta be other weird people like you that like to do hiking and all the crap."

"Eeehh~, we're only 17, we're allowed to be childish." Yes, he's purposely calling Jade 17 still. It's so Jade has something to react to and joke about, and also because it's not fair.

It is different. Back home there are classmates he would maybe consider friends or at least potential friends. But Jade's always been cautious. He holds back and either has to use someone in a plan or else he wants to observe them. All petty things like that, all excuses.

Here those excuses don't work quite so well, because he can't get away with being devious. He has to be even more careful and it puts even more barriers in front of him. People don't always brush his shadiness off.

"...no, I'm 18 and you're 17 or did you forget, Mr. Couldn't be here when either I or Azuul arrived." He's never going to let Floyd forget this. Especially since he wasn't there for their birthday. The nerve.

"I've agreed to celebrate Floyd's birthday before your joint one in November, and he is very lucky I was warned that any conversation between the two of you could turn violent, or we might not be doing that."

Azul comes out of his office, utterly unamused as he looks around at the mess the twins made during this fight. "Are you both quite done?"

"You shouldn't had left me behind!" There, try and argue with that! "I would had came with you."

Any other time for Azul to find they had made a mess of the Lounge or Restaurant would be a 'whoops' moment, knowing they were in trouble to come. But in this case, Floyd throws a hand up and waves as he turns towards Azul, "We made up!" It was a good thing he had chatted to Azul first, huh? It totally hadn't been planned at all, just turned out that way.

Then to Jade, "I want it to be a beach party." Because this was important right now.

Oh, dear, Jade had forgotten Azul was in. How mortifying.

"Azul, are you done with your work?" No apology, not "it's not what it looks like" or anything like that. Just Jade's usual smile, that still looks a little strange but that's probably because he got a foot to the face.

He glances at Floyd and grins. "Of course, though keep in mind, it might be a little cold for our guests."

"I'm not, but after the tenth employee to come flocking to my office crying "help us, they're fighting" I gave up," he grumbles. "You couldn't take this outside?"

"Eeeehhh~, it just kinda happened." Floyd admitted, a hand going behind his head as he spoke, still leaning on that broom rather than using it. "But we're done now! You can tell them to come back." Floyd, that may not be the most important factor in all of this... then again, they did need the staff back in to get everything ready for later.

"I was thinking just the six of us. Azul, you, me, and our familiars!" A small but close party. Even better since they were all water based. "We haven't all gone swimming together in ages!" Oh, wait! "My shoe!" There we go, he finally remembered it, dropping the broom to go hunting for it among the chunks of plate.

"Well this and that happens, Azul. Still, I apologize." It seems like Azul didn't overhear too much of their conversation, judging by his expression. Which was a relief, because Jade was at his limit for the day.

When Floyd mentioned his shoe, Jade glanced around and saw that it had slid into and somehow knocked over a trash can. Pulling off a few pieces of garbage, Jade held it out apologetically. "I might owe you some new footwear as well.

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