001 Bargain | 4th Wall

[1000year_earl]

[The feed clicks on showing a very round man. A round man with an overly decorated top hat and a face that only seems suitable for masks on Halloween night

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[thisismyjob]

[Can it be? After months trapped in this place without a purpose...? Or is it a trick? Does it matter if it's a trick?]

[thisismyjob]

[The answer can only be 'no.']

Master.

[1000year_earl]

Lulu Bell. I had not expected you to return so quickly. I do hope everything is well. ♥

[thisismyjob]

Return...?

[Oh, yes. She's new enough to the City that the time discrepancies between worlds continue to perplex.]

I have been here for four months. This world is... trying.

[She won't mention the dismemberment or being powerless. That's whining, that, and whining is not to be tolerated. The Earl will fix everything. He will make it all make sense.]

[1000year_earl]

[He catches the edge in her words. Now what could have caused his most faithful and steadfast to come to such conclusions? He will be very displeased to hear of harm coming to his while not being under his watchful eye. The poor fools should know better.]

I wish to discuss some matters with you. Do you have a moment and a location where we may enjoy a quiet conversation? ♥

[thisismyjob]

Of course, master. Is my room suitable?

[1000year_earl]

That will do just fine, Lulu Bell. Please tell me the way and I will make haste. ♥

[thisismyjob]

[Directions to the apartment and the apartment's number.]

[Action]

[1000year_earl]

[Have a tap, tap, tapping on your chamber door, Lulu Bell. Though the waddling up the stairs should have been the first clue.]

[Action]

[thisismyjob]

[The waddling was a good indicator that a certain someone was coming, but it seems ludicrous to answer the door before it's knocked. Once she deigns to answer, however, she looks terribly pleased--insofar as Lulu Bell ever looks pleased--to see the Earl.]

Master... do come in.

[She gestures towards the white canopy bed with gauzy drapes.]

Have a seat, if you please.

[Action]

[1000year_earl]

[The Earl does not sit, but motions Lulu Bell to instead.]

Do not concern yourself. I wish to hear about this City and how it has been treating you and my other darling Noah. ♥

[Action]

[thisismyjob]

[And sit she does.]

Poorly.

[Action]

[1000year_earl]

Might you explain. To fully correct the situation I will need some information. ♥