Two Confessions

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

It's Holy Week already again, and I've gone and missed the most of it. Apologies, Caterina, for not being of much use. You understand that I'm still getting used to the situation at hand.

Miss Atora, miss Esther, miss Schahrzad (did I spell that right? apologies). I had a lovely time getting a small dinner the other night and I thank you more than I can say for having the good grace to show a confusing and irritating man like myself where the kitchen is. I'd take tea with you any time.




Caterina;

I'll see what I can do on this 'Van.' Sorry for my absence, I was busy with researching this place by talking to the residents. Their lack of information when asked is disturbing in itself. It almost reminds me of the-- well, nevermind. That's not a worry for now.





Radu;

I'd like to take you for a drink.

Comments

Private;

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

A drink?

Private;

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

Beer. Or whiskey. Whatever you'd like.

Private;

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Why do you want to see me, monster?

Private;

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

There's no reason for me to lay a hand on you unless I'm specifically told to, Radu, and frankly I don't want to. There's not much familiar for me here and I'm a person who clings to familiarity for whatever reason.

We were on good terms for a short while, even if it was a lie on your part. Can you at least pretend for another two hours?

Private;

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Tch... I'm not worried about that. I've seen all you're capable of. You don't impress me.

What are you really after? I can make sure that you come alone. You have no chance of setting up a trap. I know your allies here, and they are all Terran, and few. I hope you remember that.

Private;

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

I'm not trying to impress you.

Is it so hard to believe that all I want is a drink where Caterina can't see me?

Private;

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Is that it? You're even more pathetic than I thought. All right. When do you want to meet me?

Private;

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

I probably am. I can hardly think of someone more wretched.

Any time past eleven p.m. You can choose exact time and place. I'm a late sleeper.

Private;

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Don't expect me to pity you.

Fine. At midnight then, in this pub.

[scribbled map w/ directions]

Private;

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't dare ask for any, Radu.

Midnight sounds perfect. I'll meet you there, alone.

Private;

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Try to be punctual.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

You really are something.

It's Shahrzad.

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

No c? I keep wanting to add the c.

How are you?

[fondest.livejournal.com]

No c.

Fine, thank you. And yourself?

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

And two h-es?

Better, I guess, than I thought I would be. How long have you been here?

[fondest.livejournal.com]

One s, two h's, two a's, one r, one z, and one d in the order above. [An arrow to her spelling correction]

About two months. It's seemed like longer.

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

So long? I hope you get to find your way back home soon, then. But thank you for looking after Caterina in the meantime.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

We I was on my way back home before I arrived here, actually.

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

That's an unlucky turn of events. At any rate, I guess we're co-workers then, so ask me for anything you need.

Although at this rate it looks mostly like I'll be asking you.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

In a way, I suppose it is. There isn't much for me to go back home to, though.

You will?

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

Surely there are people at home you care about and you'd like to see?

It's just that you've been here two months, miss Esther, and I've just got here. I may need help figuring things out.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

The church where I was raised and the woman who raised me are no longer around. I only have my memories.

[A pause]

There are plenty of people who would know more than myself, Father.

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for you, Esther Blanchett. There's nothing quite as painful as having someone you love taken from you before you're ready.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

It's alright, Father. I know she's with God now.

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

It must be nice to have that kind of faith.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

It's what I was raised to believe. The Bishop was like a mother to me, and I find she belongs no place else but Heaven.

[comehereforhugs.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome. Is your stomach feeling better?

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

Much, actually. Travel by sea just disagrees with me, I guess.

Are you settling in alright? I was lucky enough to have my boss around.

[comehereforhugs.livejournal.com]

You should try those pills they make for sea sickness.

I am. I now have the toiletries I need. I don't think the food here agrees with me, though, as I'm now the one with the upset stomach.

Oh, that's good! Unfortunately, nobody I know is here.

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[clemently.livejournal.com]

It was a pleasure! You seem a like familiar too. And it's like Esther says [An arrow to Esther's comment and correction] Shahrzad! If it's difficult to spell, call me as you want, Abel.

[Abel]

[clemently.livejournal.com]

I have a question. Something the Baron of Luxor said.

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[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

I'm just going to have to practice it, miss Shahrzad. I'm not used to Empire naming convention, even after miss Asta. Although I wouldn't mind taking the easy route out and calling you Sha. ♥

[Shahrzad]

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

Radu Barvon?

Please, ask if something's bothering you. I may have an answer.

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[clemently.livejournal.com]

Astaroth allowed a petname? That's new. She didn't see the type. Sha? How cute! It makes me so happy! Thank you! ♥

[Abel]

[clemently.livejournal.com]

It doesn't bother me, but I wanted to know if he wasn't lying. He said you were neither a Terran nor a Methuselah.

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[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

Asta doesn't seem the type for a lot of things, does she? But she seems to give a little more on certain things for me. I probably don't deserve it.

[Shahrzad]

[nexexmachina.livejournal.com]

I don't want to lie to you, Shahrzad, but I'm not at liberty to give you a complete answer. I would need permission from Caterina Sforza regarding your clearance level to share.

If you want some kind of answer, then I'm closer to Methuselah than Terran.

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[clemently.livejournal.com]

I heard she changed after her journey to the Outer. I don't know if she became truly "Terran loving" but there was a lot of gossip in the Court. Not that I pay attention to that, anyways.

((OOC: I saw nothing :D)).

2/3 [Abel]

[clemently.livejournal.com]

Huh? But I didn't ask... [pause]

[Abel]

[clemently.livejournal.com]

[light laughter]

I don't care how you call yourself, Abel. To me, you're as human like Esther or myself.

The only thing I wanted to know if I could trust in not being lied at. That's why I asked. Now I know that Radu and you didn't try to deceive me. Thank you.

{Abel;}

[a-bad-woman.livejournal.com]

Be careful when you conduct a research, Abel. There are many powerful and dangerous creatures here. I have been keeping to myself to not attract a potential hazard before your arrival.

((OOC: So late, excuse the fail? ;.;)).