[She nods. The experience of being human must be quite different for him. She's never fully understood the nuances of what it's like to be one of the Endless, but she can help him with being human.]
The way your clothes sit looks different.
[Though she laughs about his pants.]
Your pants are always impressively tight, but I guess they don't normally feel that way.
[It's true. Normally his clothes perfectly fall and fit him, as if a stylist spent hours making him look like rumpled chic. The only times he ever looks truly disordered is when he's extremely frazzled, which is rare. Now though because his clothing doesn't respond to his command his shirt rides up a little in the back to let a peak of skin through, there's the risk of a wrinkle in the front, and he does tug a little on his pantleg in the hopeless endeavor to stretch it out a bit.]
No, normally my clothing is nothing more than thought. A part of my anthropomorphized representation. It feels like a part of me, rather than something I wear.
... what is it that humans do, then? Not about the pants, I meant... what should we do this afternoon?
I do not have a job. I am the embodiment of purpose.
[Yeah, not even being human can take the pompous out of him entirely. He means it sincerely, though. He's taking her words and advice very seriously.]
... I am not against feeding birds, however. I suppose I shall have to eat, as well.
[He says that in a musing way. Morpheus is capable of getting hungry as one of the Endless. His diet though is dream energy that he simply often transforms into plates of food in the Dreaming because it's more enjoyable that way. Sans eating he can't be killed but he can starve. Now, though, in a human body, the need to eat is more immediate and the consequences more dire without it.
There's a look of concentration as he tries to ascertain the current state of his stomach.]
I do not think I require eating right this moment.
Trying your food as a human is an experience I welcome. It has improved a good deal over the centuries even as I've known it.
[Which has mostly been through Hob, and now Matthew and Stella. He gives her hand a squeeze, the experience warmer with him having a human body temperature.
Rising to his feet, he gives her a nod. He lets go of her hand only long enough to hold her jacket open for her. His own is still on him. It used to be mostly for show, but now he'll actually need it.]
Yes. I'd like to see the city how you might see it. Though try not to steer me into oncoming traffic to see what happens.
[She slips into her coat and then takes one of his hands again.]
You feel really nice at human temperature.
[She snorts a little laugh]
I'd try to avoid putting you through pain, and then your sister would be summoned right back to come take you home. Embarrassing if I can't keep you alive one day.
I shall trust your taste. You have not steered me wrong, unlike certain diner food has on the recommendation of others.
[Hearing her mention the warmth, he gives her hand a squeeze.]
Perhaps when I change back, I can use hand warmers before touching you.
[A thought which makes him wonder what it'll be like to kiss her. He's tempted to do so now, but Morpheus is a romantic. A part of him wants to wait and kiss and bed her later, with candles and wine and flowers.]
Not only that, but Matthew would never stop cawing about it. He really didn't like leaving me in the waking world, he never does but especially now. He's probably following us at a distance to ensure we don't need help.
[When ready he steps out onto the streets with her. He inhales a little in surprise.]
I look forward to exploring that concept later this evening.
[Dream's eyes are no longer quite the same inhuman midnight sky they usually are in human form, but he's still looking at her with intent and want. It's only the realization he doesn't have his funds on hand that makes him look rueful instead, though he gives an agreeable nod as she says she'll pay. For the best, as while Dream does know an immortal on earth, Pharamond, who could help him with financial and transportation issues, he'd rather not open that can of worms.]
No, I suppose I do not. I'll have to, what's the expression, muddle through somehow?
What do you enjoy viewing on your walks? Are we heading anywhere in particular?
[Her shiver has nothing to do with the cold. His eyes might be the most noticeable change, they are still dark. But more like the deep sea than the whole galaxy.]
That's what I'm here for. To make sure you are fed and cared for.
I usually go to the park, there is one with a really pretty fountain.
I had not considered that. As it relates to humanity in general, yes. To us, though... you make a fair point.
[He gives a nod at the rest, them slipping into a corner store when they come across it. He's both baffled and enamored by it. He wanders the aisles, stares too long at the items. The other patrons give him peculiar looks as they often have to walk around him.
He's clearly never been in a store before in his existence.
When someone offers him a free sample he stares at them, then looks at Stella, then looks back.]
I will require two of your goods, under the condition I am not required to make purchase of more.
[The vendor gives him a confused look but offers two small samples of some cheese spread on a cracker along with tiny cups of wine.]
When I first started visiting, there were no free samples.
[He is certainly old enough to give 'back in my day' grumbles. He examines the small plastic cup, taking a sip of the wine followed by the bite of cracker and cheese.]
It is a pleasant combination. Your wares do your sales pitch justice.
[The last part is said to the vendor, who gives a confused nod and smile to them. He then turns back to Stella.]
Shall we get a bottle for later, or do you have beverages you wish me to try at your apartment? Otherwise, shall we get some bread and seed for the birds?
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Date: 2023-12-30 07:46 pm (UTC)The way your clothes sit looks different.
[Though she laughs about his pants.]
Your pants are always impressively tight, but I guess they don't normally feel that way.
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Date: 2023-12-30 07:52 pm (UTC)No, normally my clothing is nothing more than thought. A part of my anthropomorphized representation. It feels like a part of me, rather than something I wear.
... what is it that humans do, then? Not about the pants, I meant... what should we do this afternoon?
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Date: 2023-12-30 08:04 pm (UTC)We eat, we go to our jobs. Feed birds on our lunch breaks.
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Date: 2023-12-30 08:08 pm (UTC)[Yeah, not even being human can take the pompous out of him entirely. He means it sincerely, though. He's taking her words and advice very seriously.]
... I am not against feeding birds, however. I suppose I shall have to eat, as well.
[He says that in a musing way. Morpheus is capable of getting hungry as one of the Endless. His diet though is dream energy that he simply often transforms into plates of food in the Dreaming because it's more enjoyable that way. Sans eating he can't be killed but he can starve. Now, though, in a human body, the need to eat is more immediate and the consequences more dire without it.
There's a look of concentration as he tries to ascertain the current state of his stomach.]
I do not think I require eating right this moment.
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Date: 2023-12-30 08:14 pm (UTC)[She reaches out to take one of his hands to twine their fingers together.]
I promise you'll enjoy the food.
[She's decided she would take him to her favorite little Greek Cafe.]
Shall we go for a little walk? You can get the full city experience.
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Date: 2023-12-30 08:22 pm (UTC)[Which has mostly been through Hob, and now Matthew and Stella. He gives her hand a squeeze, the experience warmer with him having a human body temperature.
Rising to his feet, he gives her a nod. He lets go of her hand only long enough to hold her jacket open for her. His own is still on him. It used to be mostly for show, but now he'll actually need it.]
Yes. I'd like to see the city how you might see it. Though try not to steer me into oncoming traffic to see what happens.
[He's teasing her.]
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Date: 2023-12-30 08:43 pm (UTC)[She slips into her coat and then takes one of his hands again.]
You feel really nice at human temperature.
[She snorts a little laugh]
I'd try to avoid putting you through pain, and then your sister would be summoned right back to come take you home. Embarrassing if I can't keep you alive one day.
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Date: 2023-12-30 09:00 pm (UTC)[Hearing her mention the warmth, he gives her hand a squeeze.]
Perhaps when I change back, I can use hand warmers before touching you.
[A thought which makes him wonder what it'll be like to kiss her. He's tempted to do so now, but Morpheus is a romantic. A part of him wants to wait and kiss and bed her later, with candles and wine and flowers.]
Not only that, but Matthew would never stop cawing about it. He really didn't like leaving me in the waking world, he never does but especially now. He's probably following us at a distance to ensure we don't need help.
[When ready he steps out onto the streets with her. He inhales a little in surprise.]
It's bracing.
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Date: 2023-12-30 09:40 pm (UTC)[It is a unique experience to touch him normally, he just is. Not quite cold, not quite warm.]
I am sure we will have a raven following us all day. I'll keep you safe, I've managed as a human for a while now without dying.
[It is cold outside, but that's typical of winter. She nods.]
It's the wind that makes it really cold today.
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Date: 2023-12-30 09:50 pm (UTC)I trust you implicitly, Polyhymnia. Matthew cannot help his nature to protect us, though I've no doubt his services won't be needed.
[He folds an arm around her shoulders, holding her close to him for the shared warmth.]
If we find a stand along the way I shall get us something warm to drink as walk.
[Oh. Wait. He can't manifest money.]
... I may have to pay you back.
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Date: 2023-12-30 09:55 pm (UTC)[They fell into touch easily and now are usually touching in some way when they're together]
I know you do. And I would be grumpy with Matthew if he wasn't keeping an eye on you.
[She fits neatly under his arm against his side. And she laughs that his usual trick to have money on hand won't work.]
I did expect to pay today. You don't have the same skills as you normally do.
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Date: 2023-12-30 10:06 pm (UTC)[Dream's eyes are no longer quite the same inhuman midnight sky they usually are in human form, but he's still looking at her with intent and want. It's only the realization he doesn't have his funds on hand that makes him look rueful instead, though he gives an agreeable nod as she says she'll pay. For the best, as while Dream does know an immortal on earth, Pharamond, who could help him with financial and transportation issues, he'd rather not open that can of worms.]
No, I suppose I do not. I'll have to, what's the expression, muddle through somehow?
What do you enjoy viewing on your walks? Are we heading anywhere in particular?
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Date: 2023-12-30 10:18 pm (UTC)That's what I'm here for. To make sure you are fed and cared for.
I usually go to the park, there is one with a really pretty fountain.
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Date: 2023-12-30 10:23 pm (UTC)[He knows the answer to that, and he gives her arms a squeeze.]
A fountain sounds like a lovely place to feed the birds. Shall we pop in quick at a market on the way to pick up food for them?
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Date: 2023-12-30 11:19 pm (UTC)[It will probably help the Dreamers in general, but there's also a personal element.]
Sure. I could use a warm drink if we are going to be outside.
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Date: 2023-12-30 11:27 pm (UTC)[He gives a nod at the rest, them slipping into a corner store when they come across it. He's both baffled and enamored by it. He wanders the aisles, stares too long at the items. The other patrons give him peculiar looks as they often have to walk around him.
He's clearly never been in a store before in his existence.
When someone offers him a free sample he stares at them, then looks at Stella, then looks back.]
I will require two of your goods, under the condition I am not required to make purchase of more.
[The vendor gives him a confused look but offers two small samples of some cheese spread on a cracker along with tiny cups of wine.]
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Date: 2024-01-04 10:42 pm (UTC)At the confusion of the poor sample person Stella simply responds.]
He's not from here.
[Which is very true in so many ways. Still she is happy to try something and watch Morpheus discover the joy in the mundane bits of humanity.]
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Date: 2024-01-05 03:48 pm (UTC)[He is certainly old enough to give 'back in my day' grumbles. He examines the small plastic cup, taking a sip of the wine followed by the bite of cracker and cheese.]
It is a pleasant combination. Your wares do your sales pitch justice.
[The last part is said to the vendor, who gives a confused nod and smile to them. He then turns back to Stella.]
Shall we get a bottle for later, or do you have beverages you wish me to try at your apartment? Otherwise, shall we get some bread and seed for the birds?