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[impure_tale]

Lucius, we will be taking a late dinner; if we dine then we dine in style. But remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. We'll be vacationing like "Muggles", as you call them. So your wand stays stowed away and you must dress appropriately.

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[truemask]

My wand is ever disguised, you needn't fret.

How does one vacation-- or indeed dress-- like a Muggle?

[impure_tale]

Dressing involves jackets that are more fitted, less flowing. Trousers, though I see you aren't the sort to go without them.

As for vacationing like a muggle? You'll just have to see once we're out and about, won't you?

[truemask]

I'll see what I can do, for the sake of discretion.

I would like to put it on the record that the only reason that sounds in any way palatable is due to the Barge's current antics.

[impure_tale]

Then I aim to change your mind.

We'll both be fish out of water on this venture. It will be a learning experience for the both of us.

[truemask]

Indeed. A lesson in patience, at the very least.

If the wizarding world didn't cause the rest of it to pale in comparison, we wouldn't be nearly half as exclusive.

[impure_tale]

Oh do preen a little more, young man. Witches and Wizards are not exclusive; in modern terms for you and future terms for me, they're an endangered species.

[truemask]

My point, Marquis, remains, that changing my mind will be a task. But if we limit our conversation to topics more suitable to a holiday, I understand you can at least finance the endeavor.