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[baitswitch]

[Sup. It's Jack. Or, Jack's head, at least, poking out of a huge pile of leaves. There are leaves stuck in his long, blonde braid.

He is grinning from ear to ear like a crazy person.]I love the smell of fallen leaves, don't you? It's sad they're dead, but at least they're wearing such pretty colors in their repose

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[a_parting_word]

[ no matter how much of a prep talk and how forward the notice one receives for such things, it's never

quite

enough. ]

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[a_parting_word]

I'll... if it wrinkles. We'll have to take a -

[ what is he even saying? to jack. ]

- a glass smoother. To it, to... that. Your coat.

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[baitswitch]

[!!!!!!

Dear, stupid Gilbert. What are you saying, indeed. But you're trying so very hard, aren't you. Endearing to a fault.]

You needn't worry about my coat, Gil. I took it off.

...Though I don't quite recall where I put it.

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[a_parting_word]

You'll catch a chill from that

[ pausing for a few seconds... ]

...I'm sorry. I haven't - haven't greeted you properly. That is -

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[a_parting_word]

Good... good afternoon.

[ audio ] .....master loves you Gil 8)

[baitswitch]

Nonsense. I have a strong constitution!

[His face actually lights up. For serious.]

Seeing you smile is enough apology for me, even if I never required one in the first place. I could have said hello sooner, myself.

Good afternoon, Gilbert.

[ audio ] .....HIS REAL MASTER DOES X(

[a_parting_word]

How... is it here for you?

[ audio ] SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[baitswitch]

It's amazing, what you take for granted when you no longer have a body. My stay in the City has been an adventure so far. I'll certainly miss the freedom if I'm ever sent back.

[VERY INTENTLY-]

And you? I hope our mutual acquaintance is treating you kindly.

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[a_parting_word]

[ whom does he even mea - Liam's too recently arrived. Elliot wouldn't seek out a Vessalius. Leaving - ]

He's a man of -

[ what's a good word for Break, dear gods above and below - ]

- confidence.

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[baitswitch]

[Oh. That's funny. Laughing!]

Very eloquently put.

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[a_parting_word]

[ not good, not good, not good, not go - ]

- has he said anything? Break...

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[baitswitch]

[Easy, now. Easy.]

There was more unsaid, actually. But we had a pleasant conversation nonetheless.

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[a_parting_word]

He's known for his pleasant conversation.

[ COUGH. ]

Vince also - enjoys it.

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[baitswitch]

Ah, Vincent...

I imagine he enjoys your company most of all.

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[a_parting_word]

He's grown very... sociable. He has a lot of company to enjoy more.

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[baitswitch]

[CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK, THAT VINCENT. :D :D :D]

More than his beloved brother? I can hardly believe such a thing is true.