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[private]

[rubikscomplex]

i'm definitely a thorn in his side
but i've got the best record in the gang
never caught
always ontime
i'm an annoying bastard like that

[private]

[devoutish]

Is that why he keeps you around?

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

that and the sex is great

[private]

[devoutish]

If you're trying to shock me, it can't be that satisfying when you can't see my face.

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

who said anything about shocking?
you asked, bro

[private]

[devoutish]

Well, that's the other side of it, then. If I could see your face, it would be easier to tell when you're trying to shock me.

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

what are you expecting to see?
i promise my face isn't that pretty

[He knows exactly what the guy is hoping to see. Tells. Body language. Tone. Ticks. Denying him is too much fun now.]

[private]

[devoutish]

Do you ever talk to anybody face to face?

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

i'm more of a behind the back talker

[private]

[devoutish]

Then it's no wonder you wouldn't understand.

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

dude
are you srsly gunning for the honor among thieves angle?

[Because that's what he's getting here.]

[private]

[devoutish]

No, no. If you're not used to talking face to face, you wouldn't understand what I'm expecting to see.

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

[House considers that reply, goes back through the rest of their conversation up 'til now. The question about the boss, the insistence to see his face, confidence and calm. He's been razzing the guy and he hasn't just cut off or 'yelled' at him. A guy who's not looking to blend. Something clicks.]

guess not
i'm betting you're used to getting your way, though
how much is it pissing you off i won't show my face, boss?

[private]

[devoutish]

Not very much.

[It's half true. He isn't angry or indignant, but it's bugging him.]

Are you asking me if I'm used to being bowed to and worshipped, obeyed without question?

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

nah
i'm asking if you're the one who's used to keeping the boys in line
especially the thorns in the side

[private]

[devoutish]

Oh yeah, that's me. I'm knocked around and disrespected very frequently, but I know how to handle it.

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

does the handling it involve cement shoes?
that's the boss's favorite

[private]

[devoutish]

I wouldn't kill my own men, even for being out of line.

[But then, they weren't really the ones he was thinking about when he was talking about being disrespected.]

[private]

[rubikscomplex]

[So he is the boss. Maybe? House isn't really sure, but it doesn't matter all that much. Salient point: the guy's willing to whack people who aren't his men.]

i'll keep that in mind, ms. doolittle

anyway
great chat
have fun in snowhell
it's always a good time here
if you like freezing or starving to death

[private]

[devoutish]

Keep yourself warm, House.