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However annoying he was, Apollyon disliked being ignored and treated like a fool. He scowled, wondering if it would be more pathetic of him to let the man walk away with having spoken to him like that, or to follow after him in an attempt to get the last word…

Both seemed equally stupid.

"Oh, I understand. Perhaps it is you who does not. If you think that simply asking questions will get you what you want, that’s pure laziness. Try finding some things out for yourself."

There. Apollyon hoped it would annoy the man as much as he was annoyed. Petty, yes, but he also wasn’t in the mood to kill him.

#legionfullofteeth #c; abaddon #v; new vegas

Abram was never easily annoyed and truly didn't care about what others thought of him. Especially when he truly believed one day they would die, unlike himself.

So Apollyon was left getting the last word, but no reaction other than a back turned from him and retreating to better ventures.

Apollyon bit out a laugh.

"Ha. Caps. What need have I for those? Do you think those of the Legion trade with merchants at a regular basis?" This man was getting on his nerves, if he was honest…

"Perhaps, profligate, you should not ask such blunt questions to those who have no reason to answer them. Try something more subtle and see what you get." Why was he giving him advice? Who knew.

#legionfullofteeth #v; new vegas #c; abaddon #//actual troll abram

Why were they still talking? Abram really didn't care. Though the economics of the Legion would be mildly interesting. Didn't stop him from walking away though, he didn't like this Legionnaire.

But he stopped and turned sharply on his heel to stare at Apollyon. ❝I am sorry for assaulting your brain with such clear and concise questions that it cannot understand.❞ He said all the while thinking what a moron this Legionnaire was. Even if what he said was a skewed truth.

He scoffed. Funny, that this man thought himself so safe, in the face of what most would call a hungry beast.

"If there were other goals, why would I share them with a profligate?” He sniffed, disdain and boredom clear in his tone. “Ask and ye shall receive is not the motto of the Mojave, as I’m sure you’re aware…”

#legionfullofteeth #c; abaddon #//i will never remember his new name tbh

There was nothing for Abram to fear in his mind. Not even death should it visit him. So why bother to feel unsafe, or anything else.

❝It is worth asking as you never know what you may find out by trying.❞ Really, why was everyone here so cynical and disgusting. ❝Caps and you shall receive, correct?❞ Abram added dully. Having nothing more to say, he turned his back on Apollyon.

Apollyon tilted his head in thought, slightly, and stared at the man before him. Now that he thought about it… that coat looked like something he’d seen the Followers wearing… Caesar was known to have an odd relationship with them…

"My cause… is much the same as anyone’s." He said, sounding bored. "Get what I want, and keep it. Is that now how all humans and creatures function? I suppose the Legion’s cause is also that." Of course he was simplifying it, to a great degree, but he wasn’t sure if it was such a good idea to be spouting things to this… as of yet unknown factor. There was always the standard issue reply, of course…

"Caesar’s Legion will unify all in this wild, savage land, under one name, one banner. We will take what is strong and destroy what is weak, for the betterment of those who earn it."

#//abram literally comes off as a moody teenager to me #//in his people hating phase #//also intensely socially inept #v; new vegas #c; abaddon #//MAN HIS LAST QUESTION THO #//THERE IS SHADE IN THAT #//HE IS THROWING SHADE

Oh. That was depressingly simple and so wrong. At least to Abram it was and he said exactly that to the rhetorical question. ❝No.❞

❝Thank you for your time.❞ It sounded ambitious, but mostly unimpressive. It was a goal of a tyrant and megalomaniac. Not a true cause like the betterment of the human race which was exactly Abram's goal. ❝Is there any other important ideologies the Legion carries? Or do they strictly follow the Roman Empire?❞ He said, not hiding how utterly underwhelmed he was with the answer.

Apollyon glanced up from the skeletal remains he was studying. Well, studying was too academic for what he was doing. ‘Staring in hungry fascination’ would have been more true. He liked to imagine the sinew and organs that once covered this brittle, scorched thing. They were human bones, and it amused him to think that, underneath all his flesh and blood, he was very much the same as this.

But looking at the visitor, he didn’t recognize them, or their clothing. They seemed boring at first, but who walked up and asked a Legionnaire about the cause?

"Hm. My cause, or the cause of my leaders, dissolute?”

#v; new vegas #c; abaddon

Abram wasn't fazed by the reaction, or the words of the Legionnaire. It hardly meant much to a man with a much greater cause. ❝Both.❞ He said easily. Uncaring to further elaborate on the 'why', or even exchange pleasantries.

Knight was shocked by the man’s efficiency, it was refreshing to have someone act as such. Knight finished his work and made his way towards the man that had approached him earlier.

"Thank you for waiting."

#knightlyfriendship #c; knight #//if it doesnt seem a lot its because abram is just #//not the best at talking rlly

Abram sat in the corner of the barracks, away from others. Rations already in front of him. Didn't mean he was left completely alone though. He returned greetings he was given politely. The NCR seemed to have a rather alright disposition towards the Followers. A good disguise.

He rose from his seat as Knight approached him. Holding out his hand for Knight to shake. ❝Thank you for coming, Major.❞ He said mirroring the officer. Then he sat down. Watching Knight in curiosity.

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If Abram's eyes weren't deceiving him; this stranger was with the Legion. Maybe he should avoid them, maybe he shouldn't. Either way, they were both alone and Abram wasn't exactly afraid. So he approached them. ❝I don't intend to fight you Legionnaire. But would you tell me of your cause?❞ He was still unfamiliar with the Legions mindset and Abram wanted to hear more than horror stories.

#legionfullofteeth #c; abaddon

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❝ i’m a bit preoccupied, at the moment ———— ❞

#c; pistolae #//tbh i can see abram being a templar #//AND HELLO FRAND #v; abstergo

❝Does that mean you require assistance?❞

"Do you mind waiting for a short while? I still have work to finish… I promise not to make you wait longer than a few minutes."

#knightlyfriendship #v; new vegas #c; knight

Was this how things normally went? Everything was so much more strange without the buzz of voices in his mind. ❝I suppose?❞ He coughed. That wasn't right. ❝Yes, that is sufficient.❞ Presumeing that was the end of the conversation. He turned and left.

"Well around here ‘dinner’ is a combination of a water bottle and preserved brahmin meat, as far as I’m concerned of course…" With a glance side to side from honestly seeking someway to answer the question with a completed thought. He found Abram’s eyes locked onto his when he made eye contact again; not the eyes of an officer or former.

"I could meet you next door at the bar, there are a few tables we could sit at together."

#c; knight #knightlyfriendship #v; new vegas #//WHUPS SUCH A SHORT REPLY IM SORRY

❝It's still dinner.❞ A really unsatisfying one, not that Abram would complain since it was either that or starve. ❝That's good enough. Shall we walk there together?❞

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#fc #//coming back to this blog #//AND CHANGED THE CHARACTER ENTIRELY WHUPS

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"Abram is it? You do not have to Salute me… It is a pleasure Abram, I am Major Knight." His eyes brightened in the light of the behavior but it was strange for a Follower to salute… The thought fell from importance, Followers could have been officers, some people just aren’t suited for military service.

He gave a small nod, it was indeed the name of the former officer. "I just wanted to be respectful." He said lightly, pulling a smile. The man was out of his element here, but he was adamant on not letting it show.

"Pleasure is all mine, Major. So what do you say to dinner? I'm new here and thought it'd be a good way to try and make friends." A rather weak spot of Abram's. He never much talked about himself, or cared to truly know others.

#knightlyfriendship #//he has such nice gifs #//tho there aren't many #also new post lmao

Care to join me?

8. Getting/Eating dinner

"You’ll forgive me if I’d ask to exchange names before sharing a meal sir."