[076] Sympathy for the martyr.

[charmingthief]

Thanks for the presents, everyone. Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday.

Winter formal, huh? Mai, you want to go?

[Private; Unhackable]
Another murder in the City; some people really don't like the holidays, do they?

[Private; Filtered to Riou and Nanami]
Oy, you two are part of the police force right? Is anyone patrolling around the Opera building

Comments

[no_whore]

A winter formal, hm?

[charmingthief]

Seems like it. Do you plan on going?

[no_whore]

It would be improper to go without an escort and I haven't been asked as of yet.

I'm not certain I would last the full night anyway.

The earrings were lovely, by the way.

[charmingthief]

Were you hoping for a specific someone to ask you? Because I would be honored to be your escort.

It was my pleasure, Inara.

[no_whore]

You just asked a certain young lady in your entry, Dark.

No, I suppose I was hoping to be asked be a... certain someone.

I'm feeling better now. Join me at the hot springs for some tea soon, perhaps?

[charmingthief]

Hm, I guess my request could taken that way. I watch over Mai, making sure she doesn't get hurt or hurt anyone.

If he's smart, he'll ask you soon.

Of course. Till then?

[no_whore]

She's the young lady that starts fires, isn't she?

He's quite smart, you know, but I'm afraid he's more apt to want to watch over me right now.

I look forward to it, unless you'd like to join me here tonight?

[charmingthief]

Yeah, she is. Quite different from when I first met her.

Sometimes, you gotta make the first move. And the second. And the third.

I'm sorry. I've got some business to attend to at the Opera house.

[no_whore]

Ah. I thought so. How is she?

Agreed, and I have, already. He has to meet me somewhere in the middle, though.

.... ah. Well, that's quite alright. Some other time, then.

[charmingthief]

She's... doing better. Can't say much more than that.

My apologies. The recent murder has me a bit worried.

[no_whore]

Better is still good.

Please, don't apologize. It's quite alright. I'll... talk to you later.

[charmingthief]

Are you alright, Inara?

[no_whore]

Of course.

Have a pleasant evening, Dark.

[charmingthief]

You too, Inara.