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alastor hasnt gotten much time to relax, he doesnt want to fully lose a pawn, but not losing a pawn could end in checkmate
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Vox on the other Hand? he is ECSTATIC! adding a Little jump to his steps, extra nice to anyone else- as if he were reborn (i Guess he was, he pinched himself so hard he died and regenerated just to make sure he wasnt dreaming!)
being super early to the bar, made himself extra nice for his "partner" (doesnt even have full confirmation yet, hes just on an all time adrenaline high)
Alastor is very tired himself, why is he paying so much mind to such unimportant matters anyway- he's decided however today goes, will depend on his decision
Alastor gets himself all ready, making sure he doesnt look sloppy- he cant look any more weaker than vox after that day
he's not falling for his lies
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at the bar
vox is already waiting on alastor, giddy, like a dog awaiting his owner
"made up your mind?" vox exclaimed, trying to keep his cool (And failing miserably, guy cannot be nonchallant to save his life, cons of being a showman)
"Very eager pal! i see i was on your mind was i not" alastor trying to spin it into a joke about vox being "obsessed" with him
"well of course! i did ask a HUGE favor from THE radio demon, have i not? Its a HUGE deal you considered me" vox remarks, he does admire the guy extremely, which is huge coming from a guy who literally puts himself as n1 compared to anyone
"well, do not worry. I have something to decide the deal, you just sit down and relax"
"oh uh- alright!" vox is ITCHING with questions but he is already acting like an absolute mess
Alastor's plan is just- see how the day goes and consult with Rosie
a quiet break
"well-" vox tries to continue on a conversation, you'd assume he can smoothly start and continue on a conversation- but somehow with alastor that isnt the case- somehow- all thats on his mind is the deal, somehow he cant talk about anything else.. exept
"did you know hammerhead sharks have a 360° vision?"
"well aware pal, you told me that multiple times "
"Oh, sorry - memory blur.. haha" thats the moment where every reasonable person promises themself to never speak again
they just sit there
alastor enjoying his peace
vox itching to say something- do something literally ANYTHING because it is so darn awkward- it overwhelms him, he wants to do something but he literally cant bring himself to utter a word or move a muscle
alastor finally says something and awkwardness for vox immedietely dies down
"would you maybe mind explaining this whole 'deal' ordeal again?"
"OH! well - we'd basically be business partners, have a company we would both share, hang out- maybe even live in the same place! A partnership is something to strenghten our image, ᵣₑₗₐₜᵢₒₙₛₕᵢₚ AND have hell at the tip of our fingertips!"
"interesting.." he just stares at vox, processing zoning out like-
vox feels as if he didnt impress alastor, he isnt very pleased
"I have a 'friend' id like to introduce you. would you want to accompany me on a trip over to hers?"
"oh uh- absolutely!"
"just- make sure the impression you leave is positive, she is a judgy woman!"
"dont you worry! you can trust me" vox leaves a smirk, somehow charismatic , alastor lets out a chuckle