( as zelda starts getting them drinks lilith moves to sit on the sofa, something at least familiar and a little comforting, taking the glass from her )
Zelda-- ( though there's a slight warning to her tone, not serious but sigh she doesn't follow it up, drinking a good portion of her drink )
On dates-- ( she pauses, gathering her thoughts ) What-- happens? The obvious aside.
( she knew that a date was, that wasn't what she was asking but more what people did, even talked about. whilst she can just converse with people it's usually for a purpose and never in a context like this -- open, personal. things that make her need to give a little vulnerability )
[ Zelda happily ignores the half-hearted attempt at scolding her, because Hilda is her sister, and who doesn't love winding their sister up just a bit when given the chance?
Taking a seat next to her, Zelda considers the question thoughtfully, sipping from her glass as she does. ]
Well, people talk, I suppose. About the things they like, their hobbies, their histories. They get to know each other. [ She reaches out, gently placing her hand on Lilith's. ] But we don't have to speak about anything that you don't want to.
[ What did she do? Before, the height of her day was reading the Satanic Bible and meditating quietly on her service to the Dark Lord but... That didn't apply as much anymore. And as of late, she had been predominately preoccupied with the church. It had become her life.
So having one outside of it was complicated, to say the least. ]
Well, I enjoy... [ There's something, Zelda. You have hobbies. ] Watching football is quite nice.
( honestly, the pause is relatable because what could lilith say that she did or enjoyed? there had been the occasional free moment as mary wardwell but--
thankfully zelda answers, saving her from having to think about it, lowering her glass again )
Football? ( there's a quiet pause, intrigued ) I wouldn't have expected that.
On the contrary, it holds my interest. It's deliciously violent. Positively feral.
[ She sips from her glass, staring at Lilith smugly. There's definitely a chance that she kind of sexualizes it, too, but she can't help that two of her favorite things are sex and violence. ]
One of the few wonderous things that have developed from the mortal realm.
( as much as she can appreciate it in ways, has committed murderous and cruel acts before-- she's tired of violence, of the casual and terrible way in which the world is. she knows objectively that football isnt like this but its still never been her thing )
I suppose if you appreciate it that's the important part.
There are few things that I've truly gotten to explore.
( the unfortunate way her life has been even with how long it is. at least in hell she could still read, languages, knowledge, anything she desired to soak up.
but what surprises her is that it isn't what lilith chooses to talk about, the interest itself having surprised her when she'd first enjoyed it )
It isn't something that I do often. ( but more for purpose like at yule ) But-- I discovered that I enjoyed baking.
( and her gaze doesnt quite meet zelda's as if she's embarrassed by it )
[ She's trying to conjure up the image of Lilith in an apron, pulling cookies and pies out of an over with oversized mitts and, honestly, as amusing as the image is, it also endears Zelda to her even more.
She also doesn't want Lilith to be embarrassed, so Zelda keeps her tone under control, to make sure it can't be misconstrued as teasing. ]
[ Zelda loves it. She has an overwhelming need to kiss her and she doesn't know where it comes from, so she tries to behave, although her affectionate gaze is hard to miss. ]
Perhaps Hilda will appreciate a bit of competition over who makes dessert tonight?
[ That strange excitement she felt in her chest deflates, her smile fading slightly with it. Knowing something so simple about Lilith is pleasurable, but if it's something she keeps to herself, then Zelda knows she must respect it.
But it is, then, another thing that Lilith doesn't really want to share with her. And she can't deny that is hurts a bit. ]
( lilith notices that look and frankly it hurts her a little. if she'd still had the cottage she could have brought her some cookies because now that she's shared the knowledge there's no reason not to, though without having somewhere to go--
but that's a problem for another time. she takes her a moment, truly thinking but-- )
Reading. I spent a lot of time widening what I know. ( though outside of lucifer's tasks she'd had little freedoms to do too much )
Skills, languages, potions--
( oh, she'd created a lot of spells and potions in her time, tested what she could really do with her magic, creative uses for it, expanding her power. you didn't become as knowledgeable and powerful as she was without the work )
[ It hasn't entirely occurred to Zelda yet that since Lilith lacks a home with earthly trappings, those types of hobbies aren't exactly convenient for her anymore. Thinking of her residing in Hell is still more of an abstract thought than a reality.
She frowns a bit, absentmindedly conjuring her cigarette holder and an accompanying cigarette, bringing it to her lips to drag at it thoughtfully. ]
All admirable passions, indeed, but hardly unusual for a witch. [ She leans in slightly. ] I daresay it might be in both our interests to consider widening our horizons a bit.
( she looks a little amused by the suggestions because if anything, if pushed there was only one of those things she could really imagine zelda doing )
Perhaps that's something to figure out.
( and she drinks again. lilith's certainly in no rush to do it, not when she doesn't have too much free time currently. hell kept her busy )
Though-- ( she pauses, thinking carefully about this )
There's much the world also has, things outside of Greendale. Some of those places-- ( she trails off a little, letting zelda catch on. it's less the i want to show you the world that adam offered her but-- visiting some of the world's beauty with someone she cared for would be a different experience )
( but yes. lilith's seen the world but never had the opportunity to enjoy it. zelda's the one that she wants to do that with, to take her time to find passion-- )
( lilith chuckles, a slightly more wicked smile creeping into her expression for when she replies she's not speaking english, selecting another language that she's certain zelda would know. italian )
It would be-- enjoyable. Indulgent, perhaps.
( does she need to do more? she knows your love of languages, my dear and she is the perfect one to speak them with )
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Zelda-- ( though there's a slight warning to her tone, not serious but sigh she doesn't follow it up, drinking a good portion of her drink )
On dates-- ( she pauses, gathering her thoughts ) What-- happens? The obvious aside.
( she knew that a date was, that wasn't what she was asking but more what people did, even talked about. whilst she can just converse with people it's usually for a purpose and never in a context like this -- open, personal. things that make her need to give a little vulnerability )
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Taking a seat next to her, Zelda considers the question thoughtfully, sipping from her glass as she does. ]
Well, people talk, I suppose. About the things they like, their hobbies, their histories. They get to know each other. [ She reaches out, gently placing her hand on Lilith's. ] But we don't have to speak about anything that you don't want to.
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Then-- would you tell me one thing you enjoy. Something outside of the church.
( what did zelda do in her free time? )
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[ What did she do? Before, the height of her day was reading the Satanic Bible and meditating quietly on her service to the Dark Lord but... That didn't apply as much anymore. And as of late, she had been predominately preoccupied with the church. It had become her life.
So having one outside of it was complicated, to say the least. ]
Well, I enjoy... [ There's something, Zelda. You have hobbies. ] Watching football is quite nice.
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thankfully zelda answers, saving her from having to think about it, lowering her glass again )
Football? ( there's a quiet pause, intrigued ) I wouldn't have expected that.
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[ She sips from her glass, staring at Lilith smugly. There's definitely a chance that she kind of sexualizes it, too, but she can't help that two of her favorite things are sex and violence. ]
One of the few wonderous things that have developed from the mortal realm.
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( as much as she can appreciate it in ways, has committed murderous and cruel acts before-- she's tired of violence, of the casual and terrible way in which the world is. she knows objectively that football isnt like this but its still never been her thing )
I suppose if you appreciate it that's the important part.
( who was she to look down on it? )
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It's all in good fun, Lilith. But if it isn't an interest we share, we'll find others.
[ It's not like anyone else likes to watch football games with her, anyway. ]
What are your interests outside the church?
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( the unfortunate way her life has been even with how long it is. at least in hell she could still read, languages, knowledge, anything she desired to soak up.
but what surprises her is that it isn't what lilith chooses to talk about, the interest itself having surprised her when she'd first enjoyed it )
It isn't something that I do often. ( but more for purpose like at yule ) But-- I discovered that I enjoyed baking.
( and her gaze doesnt quite meet zelda's as if she's embarrassed by it )
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[ She's trying to conjure up the image of Lilith in an apron, pulling cookies and pies out of an over with oversized mitts and, honestly, as amusing as the image is, it also endears Zelda to her even more.
She also doesn't want Lilith to be embarrassed, so Zelda keeps her tone under control, to make sure it can't be misconstrued as teasing. ]
Do you have a specialty?
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Perhaps not a speciality but a frequency. ( because it was simple and had felt hospitable ) Cookies.
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[ Zelda loves it. She has an overwhelming need to kiss her and she doesn't know where it comes from, so she tries to behave, although her affectionate gaze is hard to miss. ]
Perhaps Hilda will appreciate a bit of competition over who makes dessert tonight?
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That I'd be happy to let her do.
( and she's hoping that zelda gets the hint )
It was more-- a personal thing.
( for a purpose like a spell or occasionally when sabrina had come over she'd offered one. and maybe for herself in a weaker moment )
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[ That strange excitement she felt in her chest deflates, her smile fading slightly with it. Knowing something so simple about Lilith is pleasurable, but if it's something she keeps to herself, then Zelda knows she must respect it.
But it is, then, another thing that Lilith doesn't really want to share with her. And she can't deny that is hurts a bit. ]
Something else you enjoy, then.
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but that's a problem for another time. she takes her a moment, truly thinking but-- )
Reading. I spent a lot of time widening what I know. ( though outside of lucifer's tasks she'd had little freedoms to do too much )
Skills, languages, potions--
( oh, she'd created a lot of spells and potions in her time, tested what she could really do with her magic, creative uses for it, expanding her power. you didn't become as knowledgeable and powerful as she was without the work )
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She frowns a bit, absentmindedly conjuring her cigarette holder and an accompanying cigarette, bringing it to her lips to drag at it thoughtfully. ]
All admirable passions, indeed, but hardly unusual for a witch. [ She leans in slightly. ] I daresay it might be in both our interests to consider widening our horizons a bit.
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( she sounds a little intrigued at what zelda might suggest, the prospect of spending more time with her very appealing )
What did you have in mind?
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Well, there's knitting. Or sewing, if one is more inclined. I've heard board games can be rather enjoyable.
[ Needing to widen horizons indeed. ]
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Perhaps that's something to figure out.
( and she drinks again. lilith's certainly in no rush to do it, not when she doesn't have too much free time currently. hell kept her busy )
Though-- ( she pauses, thinking carefully about this )
There's much the world also has, things outside of Greendale. Some of those places-- ( she trails off a little, letting zelda catch on. it's less the i want to show you the world that adam offered her but-- visiting some of the world's beauty with someone she cared for would be a different experience )
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Do you wish to take me on a whirlwind tour of the world, Lilith?
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( but yes. lilith's seen the world but never had the opportunity to enjoy it. zelda's the one that she wants to do that with, to take her time to find passion-- )
There's much that you'd enjoy.
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[ She hasn't had much time to travel these days. But that is something she'd like to change, especially with the right company. ]
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It would be-- enjoyable. Indulgent, perhaps.
( does she need to do more? she knows your love of languages, my dear and she is the perfect one to speak them with )
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I do so enjoy it when we indulge each other.
[ She brushes Lilith's hair from her shoulder, wrapping a lock around her finger. ]
But I believe I invited you over for dinner.
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( it's not italian this time, lilith switching to french, giving her some options.
but she knows why zelda invited her specifically here, leaning in to kiss her instead, resting her forehead to hers when they part )
But-- another time. I wouldn't deny you this.
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