HARRY POTTER AU 2

[agoodname]

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[enigmaster]

You should be. Not so bad is high praise, I'm sure, over in Slytherin.

I'm trying to speak the language.

[agoodname]

[alskdhfls it's....very hard not to laugh, and the corners of Oswald's mouth twitch upwards before he schools them back into mild amusement, at best] Ah. Well, in that case, it certainly is a valiant effort to learn the lingo, Nygma. Though the amount of praise not so bad entails in Slytherin clearly depends on the tone of voice used with it.

[enigmaster]

Oh, dear. And just what was my tone implying?

[agoodname]

Hmmm. Well, yours walked the line between actual honesty, which is a huge faux pas, and "you're actually alright."

It's a little hard to discern.

[enigmaster]

Oh no. Honesty. The horror.

[agoodname]

Really, Nygma, honesty can get you into a lot of trouble in Slytherin if you don't wield it correctly.

[enigmaster]

No offense, but that sounds like an absolute nightmare.

[agoodname]

[he waves a hand] It's just like learning anything--you need to know the language. And anyway, a lot of us have learned most of it already growing up before we even got to Hogwarts.

[enigmaster]

It's hard to imagine, honestly. I mean, it seems as if it would be exhausting...

[agoodname]

[he just...shrugs at that] You get used to it. And then it's like second nature.

[enigmaster]

Hm. It seems confusing to me, but I guess that's just how it is when you're not used to something.

[agoodname]

[the corner of his mouth quirks--and he looks amused] Usually, yes. I wouldn't fret over it, Nygma. You'll get used to it from me eventually, and I'll try and keep my vocabulary limited for you.

[enigmaster]

I don't need you going easy on me, Van Dahl, I'll figure it out.

[agoodname]

[His eyebrows arch at that--and he smirks] Oh?

[enigmaster]

It can't be that difficult, can it? If you can manage... [Shots. Fired.]

[agoodname]

[....yep Oswald's eyes are narrowing at that]

You think you can pick it up that quickly, do you?

[enigmaster]

It's just another thing to learn.

And learning is my specialty.

[edward do you know how much you sound like a fucking NERD right now what kind of flex is that]

[agoodname]

Hm...is that so? [Oswald props his chin on his hand, before he smiles] Well. I very much look forward to your endeavors into such communication, then. [...it's...strange. He sounds incredibly sincere, and the smile on his face is also rather sincere. A distinct difference from what he was a moment ago]

[enigmaster]

[And Edward raises an eyebrow, at that, because that doesn't sound like sarcasm at all. Not in the least. Is that... genuine? ...He's so confused. Which he's just! Going to ignore!] You should. I'm going to do just fine.

[agoodname]

I completely believe you. You are Edward Nygma, after all. [HE SOUNDS??? GENUINE??? if a little indulgent]

[enigmaster]

Well, I guess now I can't fail or I'll be letting you down.

[agoodname]

Oh, Nygma. [he rests his chin on his hand] You say that like you already haven't.

[enigmaster]

Wow.

I haven't even started yet.

[agoodname]

Yes, that much is obvious. [he lets that genuine tone slip away, back into amused sarcasm]

[enigmaster]

[Rolling his eyes. Very pointedly. You jerk.]