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[alias_savant]

[Neal ... is really sick of being stuck in the castle. Like seriously sick. He needs to know who to make friends with in order to get around his loss, but he can't just let everyone know that he's making friends with them for that reason. So have this written, as anonymously as possible (which is pretty anonymous, given what he does for a living]

Are there any members of local law enforcement here? FBI or police?


[and while he waits for a response, he's going to be sitting at the bar at the Lux. He ... brought his food in because he knows that they aren't open open and he prefers his own food, but he needs a change of scenery to his room, so here he is.]


[Open like an open thing.]

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[alias_savant]

I'll be here.

[and he will, sitting at the bar]

[Logging here is good with me, and sorry this took so long to get back to. Busy weekend.]

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

[If Neal is expecting some kind of tough American soldier... he's in for a surprise. The next person to enter the Lux is anything but. She's of average height for a girl, with long, light brown hair falling past her waist. Her uniform looks more like a brown cheongsam, tight in all the right places, with red thigh-highs leading into brown boots with white heels. Also, she has push knives strapped to her garters. Despite her military expression and tone, she can't be any older than eighteen.]

Excuse me. I'm here to meet someone.

[ooc: And then I was moving. SO YOU KNOW... it's okay. Obviously.]

[alias_savant]

[looks over and tips his head to the side]

I'm waiting for someone. Who are you looking for?

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

I offered to escort someone outside of the castle. My name is Tear Grants, Oracle Knights Intelligence Division.

[alias_savant]

[nods and then extends a hand]

Neal Caffrey. That's me you were talking to.

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

[She shakes his hand with a firm, gloved grip.]

Pleased to meet you. [Her cool look softens somewhat.] It's unfortunate that you can't leave the castle by yourself. I hope I can be of some use.

[alias_savant]

So do I. Although it is a good way to try and make friends, at least.

[if nothing else, it keeps him social.]

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

[Her lips curve into a soft smile.]

That's a good way of looking at it. If you're ready, then we can proceed.

[alias_savant]

[nods as he gets up and slides his hands into his pockets]

Let's go.

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

[She holds the door open for him, then moves to follow him across the lobby. Hopefully this works.]

How long have you been in Paradisa, if I may ask?

[alias_savant]

It will be a year in December.

[he's hoping too.]

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

I hope your time has been... enjoyable, at least. I've heard some disturbing things.

[alias_savant]

Some moments have been better than others. This is a pain in the ass, but it's become more a fact of life at this point.

sorry for the laaaate ): i had people over and LJ decided to be a dick anyway

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

If only something could be done...

[She sighs a little, glances over at Neal, and then realizes they're close to the door. She pauses, then reaches out to touch the man's elbow, like she would if she were officially escorting someone.]

Let's go.

it's all good. =D

[alias_savant]

[Neal pinches his eyes closed and braces himself for the inevitable hitting of a brick wall -- he tries not to get his hopes up ...


.... and opens them, when nothing stops him]

... Nice.

awww yay NEAL HAS A HAPPY ENDING

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

[She isn't sure what to expect, but hearing his relief makes her a little relieved, too. She actually smiles as they step into the sunlight, soft and subtle.]

Where would you like to go?

[alias_savant]

[tips his head into the sunlight for a moment, before looking to town]

How do you feel about pie?

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

Pie? [That seems kind of random. Also she isn't expecting an offer of food. She blinks once, then looks away. Haha, she can be shy.] It's... good.

[alias_savant]

[and there's that Neal Caffrey smile]

I can buy you a slice? As a thank you?

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

[She blushes and looks away sharply. Again.]

There's no need. I can pay for myself.

[alias_savant]

Fine. We can at least get to know each other better, though.

[ofhymns.livejournal.com]

... All right.

[Conversation isn't a bad thing. Friendly conversation, especially.]

[alias_savant]

Okay then.

[a beat as he looked around, before pointing towards town]

I think the pie shop is this way.