Greed is our bond || w/Tom

Claire

Spicy Bean Water
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Nov 10, 2013
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Ah winter. This time of year was one that Monochrome tried to skip past any chance he got. It wasn't as though the cold affected him, or that he hated the weather. It was the attitude that lost people had. Happiness, giving and receiving, thinking about others. Where was the fun in that? It seemed as if the time of snow and festive cheer was the times where Monochrome hid in his house and did things that made him feel all 'festive'. That time pretty much involved ordering things for himself and ignoring cards and presents his customers gave him. They were all feral, lesser creatures in his eyes. Who wants to give back when you can get things that you want with the money you worked hard to get? He had no employees (nor did he want any), no friends or family that was alive. He didn't mind this isolation from the social interconnected world at all though, because he never dreamed of wanting to be surrounded by others.

As he walked through the streets of the downtown area, he glared at everyone that passed him by, not wanting their still overjoyed attitudes to rub off on him. He was at least a bit glad that the white fury was not pouring down on him at this time. He had come to the deeper part of the island in order to get himself a new mug, one that wasn't like one of the many plain colours he had. Thankfully he had been smart and brought one of his older mugs filled with hot water, and a tea bag in his glove pocket. He of course threw the old, ugly one out when he saw the beauty he was holding now. Though he most likely should have gotten home before he used his new found drink holder, it was time for his next meal. Looking down at his wool gloves, which were outfitted in a checkered black and gray pattern, he focused his attention on his mug. Feeling the warmth of the subject inside on his gloves, he sniffed the mint leaf scented tea as it distracted him from all the commotion around him. It was one of his favorite flavours of tea, especially when he put in his favorite honey (which was raspberry flavoured). Lifting the azure coloured mug to his lips, he drank a few elongated sips, which blocked his view as he continued to walk.
 

Tom Marvolo Riddle

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Klaus was shamelessly fond of this time of year. Well, he could find something to like with any season, but still. Clearing up the gloom of winter with capitalist greed? Beautiful, an inspiration, he felt lighter on his feet already! (The fact that these things quite literally energized him probably helped.)

Christmas was already in the past, so Manta Carlos all new years and general winter excitement now, but there were still lingering signs of it- decorations, food, and other such things.

Like sales. Glorious, perfect clearance sales. Those were fading too, but damn if Klaus wasn't still taking every chance to milk the opportunities until they finally died. It was just his nature.

The demon had gone shopping on the ugly, last few days before christmas rush- laughing away at all the people who had put off buying their loved ones gifts, entertaining himself with shopping scuffles… then, he'd watched it slowly die down, and kick back up again just as strongly for new years. His hoard of alcohol and fireworks had been very generously added to.

He'd been ransacking the stores of the city at least every other day, always coming back home with a huge smile on his face and an impressive haul. He'd pretty much mastered the ability of carrying about eight or more shopping bags at once at this point in his life.

Now technically, he could always use one of those fancy things that could hold an endless amount of stuff (the concept of casually selling mini pocket dimensions never failed to amuse him), but actually holding the physical stuff? That was pretty much half the pleasure and motivation for buying it, and he wasn't one for depriving himself of any pleasures. Nah. Indulgent lifestyle all the way.

Now, greed was always in the air during the holidays, among many other sin based things… but Klaus felt it better than anyone, so he knew how to distinguish the different vibes and their origins. He knew with no lack of confidence when something especially interesting was near. He hummed, tugged his long coat closer, and set off to satisfy his curiosity.

The nearer he got to his target, striding through the downtown streets, the stronger the sense of greed was. He perked up. Strong enough for some kind of sibling, even! More had been popping up lately, so his senses were getting even better at picking their presences up. Especially one of his own. His cousins were cute and all, but greed, greed was where the real delight was. He wasn't exactly quiet in the love he had for his sin.

Klaus came to a stop, finding himself in front of someone that looked like a kid, but most definitely didn't smell or feel like one. His shark grin widened, and he moved a few bags around in his arms, reaching out with a now free hand to give the not-child a tap on the shoulder.

"Hi there- y'know... I think we just might have a thing or two in common."
 

Claire

Spicy Bean Water
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Nov 10, 2013
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Canada
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Though the calmness of his tea was settling into his system like any good meal did, he felt something. He had no idea what this uneasiness was that started to surround him, like there was someone watching his every move. Was it a stalker? One of his overjoyed customers wanting to give him a hug for being so cute and tiny? He hoped not. He pushed away all the happy people that were around him, though he accepted any gifts that they passed his way, offering nothing in return.

Due to his rather greedy and hateful nature, many gave him looks of disgust, though that never bothered him. Lowering his mug to see in front of him, he stopped dead in his tracks as someone was directly in front of him. Was this the source of his feeling? How on earth could such a person be giving him such a weird feeling. As the man touched him, he widened his eyes on surprise that someone would be so careless to touch him. At the right angle, this would look like pedophillia, due to his hold looking appearance. Looking up at this stranger, he grunted lightly, he backed up a few feet from this aura filled, grinning person.

"What do you mean?" He said in an irritated tone as he glared upwards. The feeling was still there, like some sense of, bonding between them. "Are you some customer?" He gave the man an evil smirk. "I would be happy to accept any late present that you so lovely bought for me." He loved the feeling of others spending their money on him, the act gave him a certain fire in his heart.
 
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