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Really! Is that how it is, it's a workplace relationship that's scandalous, now?
[As opposed to, say, this scandalous cuddling they're doing right now, which is positively rife with iniquity and vice. Obviously.]
...You know, when you put it that way, it does cast a rather different light on the usual knight and lady relationship, doesn't it. If he's performing a service to her, that would make her his employer of sorts, wouldn't it? My goodness.
[As opposed to, say, this scandalous cuddling they're doing right now, which is positively rife with iniquity and vice. Obviously.]
...You know, when you put it that way, it does cast a rather different light on the usual knight and lady relationship, doesn't it. If he's performing a service to her, that would make her his employer of sorts, wouldn't it? My goodness.
Volunteerism, I think. Dunno. Might depend on the monetary worth of her token and whether she gifts them as regular wages, though you could make an argument for hankies being standard office supply.
[Office supplies. Sexy.]
Now, if the lady were the queen, on the other hand. Kind of a different dynamic then, yeah?
[He does work his fingers through hers for a moment, but changes his grip and brings her knuckles to his lips while he watches her face.]
I could work with that. Your Majesty.
[Office supplies. Sexy.]
Now, if the lady were the queen, on the other hand. Kind of a different dynamic then, yeah?
[He does work his fingers through hers for a moment, but changes his grip and brings her knuckles to his lips while he watches her face.]
I could work with that. Your Majesty.
Oh.
[You want to talk about direct hits, now that's one that lands on her with almost the same magnitude as the brownies had on Dave. As glad as she is to be from London, there are some things that will never wholly fade, and it turns out that this is one of them: those dreams of having a title in front of her name, those summer days playing with Elise in the garden and dreaming of wealth and rank and parties and love.
Queen Meridiana. The ring of it pales only slightly next to Queen Victoria, but of course a name that itself means victory is a hard act to follow by anything.
Her eyes fall halfway closed; her long lashes fringe heavy where they frame them. Your Majesty, he says, and chases it with a touch of his lips to her hand.
When he says it, she could really make herself believe it, folly though she knows full well it it.]
Y...Yes. A-A very different dynamic, indeed...
[You want to talk about direct hits, now that's one that lands on her with almost the same magnitude as the brownies had on Dave. As glad as she is to be from London, there are some things that will never wholly fade, and it turns out that this is one of them: those dreams of having a title in front of her name, those summer days playing with Elise in the garden and dreaming of wealth and rank and parties and love.
Queen Meridiana. The ring of it pales only slightly next to Queen Victoria, but of course a name that itself means victory is a hard act to follow by anything.
Her eyes fall halfway closed; her long lashes fringe heavy where they frame them. Your Majesty, he says, and chases it with a touch of his lips to her hand.
When he says it, she could really make herself believe it, folly though she knows full well it it.]
Y...Yes. A-A very different dynamic, indeed...
[He observes the change in her expression with interest, then weaves his fingers loosely through hers, bouncing their joined hands lightly from side to side, softly playful.]
When we're done here, do you want to build a pillow castle. We'll make you a crown and everything; you'll be Queen of the world.
[He can't think of a better way to spend a sleepless night like this, two frightened children in a strange, dark city. Playing games. Creating worlds. It's all he was ever made for, building towers and pretending at adulthood.
He leans towards her more, touching his nose to hers.]
And I can play knight or dragon. Up to you.
When we're done here, do you want to build a pillow castle. We'll make you a crown and everything; you'll be Queen of the world.
[He can't think of a better way to spend a sleepless night like this, two frightened children in a strange, dark city. Playing games. Creating worlds. It's all he was ever made for, building towers and pretending at adulthood.
He leans towards her more, touching his nose to hers.]
And I can play knight or dragon. Up to you.
Mr. Strider — a word, when you have a moment.
I wonder if I might bargain a set of favors from you and your ladyfriend the seamstress — and as this city has seen fit to utterly do away with the concept of monetary economics, I find myself somewhat at a loss for where to even begin trying to offer something the two of you might want.
As I understand it, she's quite the person to see about finding proper attire, and you're quite the one when it comes to entertainment. There are endeavors where the two ARE highly compatible...
IS THAT NOT A BIT HASTY OF A CONCLUSION TO JUMP TO YOUNG MAN
Yes, that does seem to often be the case with religious figures, doesn't it...
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What precisely do you mean by "terrifying murderous wall of issues"?
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What precisely do you mean by "terrifying murderous wall of issues"?
hes stupidly tall and has probably more muscles than god
and also
hes a fuckin priest
of course he has issues
and he does that vampire thing where he comes up behind you with his deep sonorous voice all GOOD EVENING DAVID EVERETT STRIDER HOW ARE YOUR MORALS TODAY
its hard to describe exactly youll understand when you meet him
so are you guys actually getting married or what youre leaving my happy dance suspended in time here
and also
hes a fuckin priest
of course he has issues
and he does that vampire thing where he comes up behind you with his deep sonorous voice all GOOD EVENING DAVID EVERETT STRIDER HOW ARE YOUR MORALS TODAY
its hard to describe exactly youll understand when you meet him
so are you guys actually getting married or what youre leaving my happy dance suspended in time here
WE ARE NOT GETTING MARRIED though coincidentally if you happen to know of a jeweler I wouldn't be opposed to making that connection of acquaintance as well —
But, ah. I HAD thought to plan a night out of sorts, so...
But, ah. I HAD thought to plan a night out of sorts, so...
ohoho that kind of thing
ok
theres high fantasy elves to get in touch with for bling of any sort but fuck if i remember any of their names or how to spell them
so what are you thinking
fancy dress and a show
nice dinner
dancing?
you wanna rent out the whole nightclub im not opposed
ok
theres high fantasy elves to get in touch with for bling of any sort but fuck if i remember any of their names or how to spell them
so what are you thinking
fancy dress and a show
nice dinner
dancing?
you wanna rent out the whole nightclub im not opposed
Speaking of high fantasy, I've heard tell there are dragons, as well. Positively captivating — studying them should be quite the endeavor!
And, er. Yes. All of that, actually: suit, entertainment, flowers, no expense spared. ...Figuratively speaking.
And, er. Yes. All of that, actually: suit, entertainment, flowers, no expense spared. ...Figuratively speaking.
you should talk to meridiana about the flowers as well as your clothes
i mean the flower shop guy probably knows his floriography too but shell definitely know what kind of arrangements would best suit you two
as for entertainment
i mentioned the boardwalk to you before as a nice date spot
the trolley rides long and not a bad time to spend together and theres games and stuff
so thats open friday through sunday
friday nights theres also a movie at the theater and its traditional for couples to neck in the back
polnareffs your contact for that you can ask him what hes planning to show
for dinner maybe hit up one of the italians? last i checked no one was running the restaurant so your options are limited if you dont want to lose date time cooking
and im not kidding about reserving the whole nightclub just for you two
we dont have much of a nightlife here anyway
i mean the flower shop guy probably knows his floriography too but shell definitely know what kind of arrangements would best suit you two
as for entertainment
i mentioned the boardwalk to you before as a nice date spot
the trolley rides long and not a bad time to spend together and theres games and stuff
so thats open friday through sunday
friday nights theres also a movie at the theater and its traditional for couples to neck in the back
polnareffs your contact for that you can ask him what hes planning to show
for dinner maybe hit up one of the italians? last i checked no one was running the restaurant so your options are limited if you dont want to lose date time cooking
and im not kidding about reserving the whole nightclub just for you two
we dont have much of a nightlife here anyway
I'm told I'm wildly in debt to "the flower shop guy" already (evidently a tab was run up in my name prior to my arrival) but I suppose if I'm already in up to my nose, ending up in up to my eyeballs isn't that much of a difference.
I'm aiming for a figure of around two weeks from now so perhaps sometime around the fourteenth of April? If I might put in a reservation for your nightclub, indeed.
I'm aiming for a figure of around two weeks from now so perhaps sometime around the fourteenth of April? If I might put in a reservation for your nightclub, indeed.
If that's too close to the thirteenth I'm happy to select a different one — I understand a beggar can hardly be a chooser, after all.
...And what precisely happened to the flower shop roof, then?
...And what precisely happened to the flower shop roof, then?
nah the fourteenth itself is fine
its not like ive got plans thatll put me out on the thirteenth its just a personal anniversary of sorts
anyway i dont know the details i just know it was very loud very bright and very anime
i think the kids over there had a monster run in or something
its not like ive got plans thatll put me out on the thirteenth its just a personal anniversary of sorts
anyway i dont know the details i just know it was very loud very bright and very anime
i think the kids over there had a monster run in or something
Very well. A reservation for the fourteenth it shall be. And as for the payment you'll be seeking...?
Obviously you're well acquainted with Rosalind's talents, which mirror my own, and I do have access to the whole of her lab by way of producing something in recompense. Our latest successful collaboration was a personal waffle iron, which I suppose isn't much by way of a resume, but...
Obviously you're well acquainted with Rosalind's talents, which mirror my own, and I do have access to the whole of her lab by way of producing something in recompense. Our latest successful collaboration was a personal waffle iron, which I suppose isn't much by way of a resume, but...
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