yet you cannot live without me

[riddleman]

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[beaky]

Perhaps we should begin properly splitting our shares. We're a partnership, after all.

We should be even. Equals. Just us two.

We don't need anyone else <3

[riddleman]

I rather think we don't. You know I don't value anyone as I value you.

We are equals.

Who threw themselves at you?

[beaky]

Always. You're the most important person to me.

What?

What makes you say that?

[riddleman]

You are who matters.

Just a hypothesis. Feel free to confirm or deny it. Did someone?

[beaky]

Kind of.

Not like that!

[riddleman]

I've forgiven you and I look amazing. I'll send you proof if you tell me.

1/2

[beaky]

Would you ever

2/2

[beaky]

No, never mind that, it was a misfire.

Must we discuss such ugly business? We should go to dinner tonight and simply enjoy ourselves.

[riddleman]

You literally only text me.

But going to dinner is a good idea. Do you want me to make reservations?

Also, tell me.

[beaky]

I text other people!

Yes, if you could, I trust your judgement in where we eat.

[riddleman]

Who do you text?! Other than Barbara and I doubt you are playing Have you ever with her.

I'll find some place that you'll like. Not Italian.

[beaky]

I have a lot of friends. Butch, Zsasz, Barbara... others.

Wise, I don't feel like Italian. Whenever we go out for that, we end up being shot at.

[riddleman]

Butch doesn't text. Now, will you talk to me?

Yes, luckily we only have that one branch of mafia to deal with.

[beaky]

He does, I got him a phone. He just doesn't text me.

If I tell you, you'll call me an idiot and rub it in my face and I don't care for that because we just made up and I don't want to go down that road so can we not?

[riddleman]

He only has one hand, I imagine it makes it harder.

I promise not to do that, Oswald. You know I don't break my promises.

Also, what are your thoughts on Japanese.

[beaky]

He only texts short things.

I like Japanese.

I let someone get under my skin like an idiot.

[riddleman]

Heh.

A place that specialises in sushi or something with less seafood?

That happens to me too. It's regrettable, but it won't make me make fun of you. Just tell me and then we can figure out how to deal with them.

[beaky]

I haven't had sushi in a while, we should go there.

They wanted me to align with them and form a new partnership but I didn't want to because I like what they have and they told me -- they told me you'd inevitably betray me. You're smart, you like to be powerful, you're always playing some kind of game. Why wouldn't you play me?

I know you'd never do it but they said you could do better and I started to think.

Well, you could.

[riddleman]

The sushi place does look delightful. Very upscale, you'll like it. Intimate.

Obviously I could. I don't need to point out that people much less intelligent than I have tried before. It wouldn't be that much of a challenge, especially considering your absolute trust in me.

[beaky]

I do like intimate. We haven't had a date for a long time.

You could. And sometimes, I know it's not what you would do but I know you could and it scares me to think how easily as well. I don't want you to hurt me, I don't think I could take it if you betrayed me.

[riddleman]

If you preferred, I could make sure it's only us there. And your security details, obviously.

No, you couldn't. It would crush you.

But as alike as you and me are, Oswald, our goals have never been the same. Of course, I like to make sure you reach yours and that your business runs smoothly, but you know that I've never been interested in the path of being a career criminal or ruling over anything. So what would this betrayal gain me? As it is, I'm with the King of Gotham, which grants me the freedom and resources to work on my passions. I'm not your number two, I'm the only one who does what I do.

[beaky]

That would be lovely, Edward. Yes.

Yes, thank you for pointing that out.

So you only don't betray me because it wouldn't benefit you? I was also hoping out of love but I suppose your airtight logic is reassuring in it's own way. I presume you aren't using me for my power or money either? You could. So easily. Have the perks of being a king without needing to be one.

[riddleman]

What time will you be free?

Of course I'm making use of that. Very convenient.

I love you, Oswald. I have told you that before. But emotions are much less trustworthy than logic, especially for a man such as myself. You know that. I love you and I wish you well and I don't want to hurt you.

Also, it makes no logical sense.

[beaky]

Around seven?

So I was right to feel rather idiotic. I must confess, I never did believe you would hurt me in such a manner but then, I never believed all the people I have loved would do that and they did. I'm happy for you to use my money and my connections as long as I know you love me.

If you break my heart. I will have to destroy you.

[riddleman]

Seven thirty there, seven you are here and we can get dressed.

It is a lot more likely that you will break mine, you will find. That is what I'm expecting and there has been a trend of that throughout my life as well.