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[theirondragon]

Who: The Iron Bull and EVERYBODY
Broadcast: Hell yes!
Action: If you want to happen upon him at space bar, which is where he's making this broadcast, you know what? Go right ahead!
When: Mid-Day; Today like earlier today :)

[Those who tune in to the network right about now are greated by the Bull's smiling face. It's his customer service face, but nobody besides Cyril and Leilani have ever hired his guy around here, so they're probably the only ones who realize that. He's got a full mug of ale sitting beside him and...a...notebook?]

Hey, everybody, and...uh, you guys at home too, I guess. [He clears his throat.] Okay, so we all know that we're being recorded to entertain people, right? And we all agree the Atroma are dicks, but did you know the people who watch us can send us letters? There's this how little kiosk thing here on the Iskaulit, and some people sent me some stuff.

[He rolls his shoulders in a shrug.] I mean, it's creepy, shit yeah, it's creepy, but it's sort of better, seeing people say stuff about what they're seeing on this...uh, show thing. They're real people, you know, and uh...a lot like fans of other stuff. Anyway, I was gonna respond to some stuff, maybe make them feel like we care too, you know? I don't know, it sounded good in my head, anyway.

[He picks up the notebook and clears this throat before reading this first one. Bull's not usually a man who knows shame, and he's not exactly bashful about this one, it just makes him a little uncomfortable.]

Okay, so, this first one's from a fan who actually used her name. So, Xorkla wrote in, "Mister The Iron Bull," [He looks toward the comm for a second with a grin.] Thanks, Xorkla. A lot of people miss the article on the front. I appreciate it. [And he returns to the letter, that grin turning slightly awkward as he continues.] "Xorkla would love to run her...mandibles...over your impressive horns..." [And then he trails off before looking back up.] You know, Xorkla, it, uh...sounds like our anatomy probably isn't compatible, but thanks.

[And he promptly turns the page in his notebook. Reeeeally should have paid more attention to the letters...]

Okay, so this next one is from somebody who decided to remain anonymous, but that's cool. So, anonymous wrote, "You should definitely time more people up, I'm just saying. I've never seen knots like that before." [He chuckles smugly before continuing.] "Maybe you and Dorian should give us a live demonstration." See, that's not up to me. [And he leans in closer, his voice lower, almost conspiratorial.] I might be able to show you guys a thing or two about knots at some point, though. The key is pressure points, and finding that cusp between pain and pleasure, but that's another episode.

[He leans back, turning another page in his notebook while he takes a healthy pull from his mug.] Alright, so, if that one didn't get me in trouble, I know this one will. [He reads the letter, frowns, and puts the notebook aside.] I'm not gonna ready it, because I don't want him to hate me, I'm just gonna put it this way: Kramm's a great a guy, okay, but we're friends who worked some kinks out together. Kirk, too. Dorian's...different, and...I can't really say how. It...just is. More maybe? [He shrugs.] I don't know. I've never really done anything like this before, but...and I know you know who you are, Anonymous. You're wrong, okay?

[He pushes the notebook aside, finishes his beer and waves someone over for another before taking a breath.] So, that's it. If you want more, write more in, I guess. [And he makes a wave at the camera.] Talk to you later.

(OOC: Thanks to everybody who sent some fanmail his way!)

Comments

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[samahl]

[Cyril starts out pretty amused about this. Even the bit about mandibles is pretty funny.

Then he starts talking about Dorian and there's a moment of him feeling utterly distracted about the idea of Bull and Dorian together before he can really focus on the words.

'It's different' he says, and Cyril feels as if he can relate to that sentiment on more than a few levels. The idea that Bull speaks about Dorian like this makes him feel an odd mixture of pain and pleasure in his chest that he can't really sort out. It takes a while to reply to this because of that, and he stays on voice because he's pretty sure Bull could see that on his face.]

Not into even trying with the mandibles, eh, Bull?

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[theirondragon]

Hey, Cyril.

[And he's going to get an uneasy chuckle at that.]

Every time I think about mandibles, I remember the Nightmare. No thanks.

[samahl]

Oh, good point. Definitely going to have to rethink my own 'vaguely curious about mandibles now' feelings.

[theirondragon]

I know, right? She called you guys "tiny beings", too, which really doesn't help the image.

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[outstandingbalance]

[Natasha's video pops up. Somehow, she doesn't seem especially cheerful. And she's still blonde. Eventually, she might do something about that. It's a low priority at this point.

All that aside, she musters something like humor.]

What, scared off by some mandibles?

[Could be she's looking for a distraction.]

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[theirondragon]

Look,we'll talk about the mandibles in a second.

[Maybe more than a second, because...*shivers*.]

...what the hell happened, Red? I liked the hair...

[outstandingbalance]

Long story short—you heard sometimes we get memories from home? Sometimes they come with souvenirs. Wasn't exactly my first choice.

[Let's be real, the blonde is okay, but the red is iconic.]

You don't have to call me something else.

[Video]

[tallasaking]

Dear The Iron Bull,

What about that fantastic friendship you have built with the charming Tyrion Lannister? Why do we never hear about him in your letters? Are you intimidated by his wit and charisma? Please discuss.

[Yes, Tyrion is smirking at you from the Malum Bar.]

[Video]

[theirondragon]

[He's chuckling.]

Nobody asked about him, is all. Maybe they were too busy taking in all of this to notice the little guy.

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[tallasaking]

Well there is quite a bit of you ... all over.

[Tyrion is looking altogether too innocent for that comment.]

Perhaps if I stood on your head and rode on your horns.

[the_tailor]

Do you have some kind of habit of tying people up?

[To Lance, that sounds a little weird...though he supposes if it's, uh, some kind of sexual thing, he's not going to kinkshame.]

[theirondragon]

Habit? [He shakes his head.] Nah, and it's more common up north than in the South. It's not for everybody, but...it definitely gets the blood going if you know what I mean.

[the_tailor]

Oh, so you do mean in that way.

[Long pause.]

...do you use...rope or something?

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[bryces_pup]

...Oh? You and Dorian?

[Boy, she's losing her touch if she somehow didn't know about this. Damn, she needs to get back into gossiping.]

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[theirondragon]

[You know, it's right at this very moment he realizes he should have just assumed that Red's best friend was a gossip.]

Uh, yeah. Me and Dorian.

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[bryces_pup]

[Not as much as Leliana but oh yes, she is a bit.]

That's just... adora-bull. [She had to.]

Video - before Kramm's glitch

[krammbunctious]

Nothing like a good kink between friends, yeah?

[Toothy grin] Sounds like you got quite the fanclub there!

[theirondragon]

[And he returns that grin.]

I know right? [He shakes his head.]

It happens...a lot. A lot of people want to ride the Bull.

[krammbunctious]

You won't find me arguing that point. I'm just glad I've gotten the pleasure.

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[fantachetic]

[ Dorian doesn't respond to Bull on the network despite the fact that he could, very much in private, due to his augment. He runs through several emotions, anger being the quickest to manifest, followed by being a bit moved at the sentiment. It's good to know how Bull feels, despite the fact that they've talked about it before. There is still that part of Dorian that doesn't quite believe someone wants to have something more.

He's learned not to hope for so long, he feels uncertain of the glimmers he does feel. It's dangerous. Not long after the broadcast, he gets a message from Cyril, and the myriad of emotions begins anew. Thank the maker for the bottle of wine he had stowed under his bed, because he made good use of it. He stews for quite a bit longer (certainly longer than necessary), but he doesn't want to confront Bull in public. It's not the place, and he's loathe to wash even more of his dirty laundry for all to see. It's quite late when he makes his way over to the Heron, though he doesn't look as immaculate as he normally does. He slips into Bull's room, not bothering to stop before making his way to the bed and clambering onto his lap.

Kissing will make everything better, even forgetting about his feelings.

Especially about his feelings. ]

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[theirondragon]

[Bull wasn't surprised Dorian hadn't responded publicly. He'd assumed the other man was probably stewing somewhere, angry he'd mentioned his name in public or something like that. Or just playing hard to get, which he did on occasion, too. He was actually just closing the latest book he'd gotten from the Boss when his door opened and he looked up just in time to catch Dorian as he threw himself into the Bull's lap and pressed his wine-flavored lips to him.

When a willing Dorian is in your lap, you go with it for a minute, but there's something off about it. He's looking for something, which means something happened, and so, instead of pulling him into the bed and having his way with him, he leads that kiss to its end, pulling away from the mage slightly.]

It's nice to see you, too, but you want to tell me what's going on?

[fantachetic]

[ Dorian shows his disapproval of that plan by clicking his tongue in distaste, attempting to initiate the kiss again. When that fails, because of course it does, he meets Bull's gaze with a quizzical expression. ]

What was going on was me kissing you, I believe. Which was so rudely and prematurely interrupted.

[ He's been feeling some type of way, and instead of allowing himself to feel it, has been squashing it down with internal monologue and copious amounts of wine. Just to make his point, he grinds his hips down on Bull's lap. ]

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[postocular]

Why are all your fan questions so invasive and creepy?

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[theirondragon]

I don't know.

[He's beaming though.]

I guess I just have that kind of effect on people.

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[postocular]

[ Carl squints at him real good. ]

I guess??? Sounds like you're popular with the... Bugs?