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“THAT’S GOOD,” are words of encouragement that only fernando can deliver in a such a deadpan way that it drains any semblance of positivity from her achievements. just his aura, the seeds of their conversation, saturates it with expectations rather than congratulations. a lackluster tone that burns a hole that no liquor could ever quite match. a killing touch that sobers yet propels the receiver to drown in another drink.

“if you need assistance with your budget, you can always send a request,” he finishes off with a modest sip.

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"Noted."
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Penelope never expected to be praised. Only deviations from perfection warranted the attention of Fernando Silph, and only to the point of reprimanding them back into line, or discarding them before the loss became too grand to bear. But even without expectations, there was something left to be desired in his deadpan response.
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"Do you frequent here?"

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“NOT QUITE,” he answers moments before his tongue clicks against the roof of his mouth. the taste of his drink still stains the halls of his speech. reeking of a heat that proves more nauseating than anything else. he waits for the poison to set in to numb the taste.

“i try to visit different places instead of favoring one in particular.” his eyes shift away from her. dotting across the background as they settle on unfamiliar faces, counting how many people are littered between tables and chairs.

“lets me get to know the city better. see what hoenn’s really like.”

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How serious, and yet, in character for the brooding businessman.
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Shifting her weight onto the right armrest, Penelope kept her gaze fixated on Fernando and Fernando alone. His taut expressions, his resolute stare -- every little flicker or shift were curiously captured by the slight pique of interest his response brought along.
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"Run me through your thoughts then. When you look around now, what do you think?"

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“I THINK THIS PLACE IS WAY TOO FANCY FOR HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE HERE.”

a poor deflection but one that drabble in the fact that the two of them find no better company than each other. “or maybe we’re too early for the typical crowd.”

her question brings his attention back to her. dead set in the middle of her ringed eyes.

“hard to think much about it at just a glance.”

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"Who knows, maybe they're all out fulfilling their new year's resolution a little early."
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Everyone had been granted another chance at life, which ultimately meant another chance to fail and try again. Head teetering off the edge of her palm, she wondered, what would she look to fail and try again at.
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"Got any resolutions for the new year? Or is it just business as usual with you?"

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TO THINK OTHERWISE WOULD BE A FOOL’S FOLLY. his sharp agreeance cuts away at further attempts to pry. there will be no revelation this year. only the constant impossible of maintaining the status quo—or what it should be, anyway.

“and you?”

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Of course.
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Why would he have a splash of color in his mundane day-to-day?
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"I haven't had to chance to think of one just yet," she shrugged, blanketing her voice in a thick layer of fabricated apathy. "I'll let you know when one comes to mind."
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It was a blatant lie, but the truth to that question was one hidden behind an exchange the councilman didn't seem interested in partaking in. Give, give, give -- that's all he ever wanted from her. And when she probed a little? SNAP! His jaw grows tight, every time, without fail. Maybe his Sazerac would help loosen his lips a bit more.
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"Do you have any suggestions for me? Or shall I stay resolutionless with you?"
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“AN HONEST RESOLUTION SHOULD BE MADE WITH CONVICTION.”

the same conviction that kills the rest of his SAZERAC. greedy gulps treat the cocktail no better than a dirty shot, downing it until the glass is completely see through. a transparency that penelope could only dream of fernando ever entertaining.

“a resolution worth carrying is one that would’ve been made when required. it should haven’t wait for some arbitrary date,” is as far as he’ll go. “but, not everyone has that type of will power; have you ever heard of the debt snowball?”

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God, this guy sucked the fun out of everything.
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Still, she bit, twirling her emptied glass around until the icecubes clinked and rattled against the rim of the glass.
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"Mhm," she hummed, half lidded eyes staring back at him with mild curiosity. To what delight would he welcome unto her this time, she wondered. "What of it?"

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“NOTHING,” he dismisses now that he doesn’t have to explain it. “i just find it fascinating how people sacrifice the objective answer to accommodate their psyches. the recognition and acknowledgement of that shortcoming makes it admirable.”

he smiles at the inside of his empty glass.

“so, perhaps there is some merit in others make resolution for the new year.”

the crawl out of the glossy rim, climbing until they meet hers.

“i hope you find one you can complete proudly.”

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Tsk.
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"What's admirable is the ability to revel in one's own humanity."
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Because objectivity and humanity were stark opposites of one another. From the very start, humans are born to be imperfect. Born to flounder and make mistakes and allow their emotions to tug them along like a collar far too tight around their necks.
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"That we can stare back on our year, recount it, and look forward with wishes to bring about positive change. "
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Heavy eyes stared back at the councilman. They bore years worth of memories of tales spanning the highs and lows of this region's history. From tragedy to triumph, Penelope had been there to document it all.
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"Whether it's one made with hard conviction is irrelevant. What matters more is that desire for change. It's what motivates us to push forward."
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"I will. And I hope you reconsider. Even trivial celebrations are to be cherished. I like to think they're what brings us together."
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“OH?”

her counter is well spoken. brandished with pride. as if she believes her to be correct. but how can that be when she opposes him? there can be no victory in opposition. only strict agreeance or a decisive loss.

“i find motivation fleeting. in fact, motivation is what opened up your seat on the council,” he mentions with the faux pas of reminiscing. “it is discipline that makes sure that change is carried out.”

his eye motions to the side, tilted toward the bar.

“another shot then, livy? to celebrate the new year and a resolution to share the same seat next year?”

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She held more to say, but with the promise of alcohol teetering off his tongue, Penelope found herself complacent against his words.
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"Sure."
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Sazerac had already drawn her jaw loose as it could. As strong as it was, there was little one could do to combat the sobering effects of a conversation between councilmen. Maybe another shot would provide some well-desired aid.
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"What do you think of kyle lopez?"

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