The Count's Feast
[If you're somebody Edmond has met in previous threads, a Zangoose will approach you with an envelope containing a very special invitation. The Pokémon will hand it to you and then disappear into the wilderness
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The place is...certainly interesting, if a bit loud. It's not exactly to Maxie's tastes, but he can't help but think vaguely that it suits Edmond.
At least the main room isn't too difficult to find, because he's certainly not about to wander aimlessly through someone else's residence for no real reason; a light smirk crosses his features as his gaze alights upon that figure on the couch.]
Well, Edmond. It seems that the island has provided for you.
[The statement is ( ... )
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... Ah! Maxie! I knew you would come! Please, make yourself at home!
[He subconsciously mirrors Maxie's sweeping gesture, indicating that he may help himself to the treats or sit near the fireplace with him - there's a chair about a foot closer to the fireplace than the couch, too.
... Also, what does it say about Edmond that he barely bothers to check which Maxie this is before initiating conversation? Then again, in his defense, between the red walls and the fireplace, the entire room is bathed in a scarlet twilight which kind of makes it hard to tell gray eyes from red.]
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But really, he'll just be joining Edmond in sitting close to that fireplace; he considers the chair for a long moment before joining him on the couch - the weather has been turning with a vengeance, and the cold has never been something Maxie is terribly partial to. At the same time, being too close to the fire is uncomfortable, all things considered; the couch is fine.
He does keep his distance, however, settling himself on the opposite end of the couch and crossing his legs idly at the knee before shooting another glance at Edmond.]
What's the occasion, hm?
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Ah, there's no special occasion, I... I just wanted you to know where I live. I assume you saw the lock?
[He's very proud of that lock. It's the best lock there is. ;-; It means that anyone from Team Magma is always welcome in his house!]
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But, for now...!]
That I did - well done.
[He'll just. Pause for a moment and take this all in, if you don't mind, Edmond.]
I assume this is at least similar to your home back in Hoenn, then...?
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At least the color scheme and some of the furniture are identical. ... Ah, you saw the swords, too? It's only a small portion of a much bigger whole, but some of those are my personal favorites - though I'm fond of every single one of them, really.
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[He shifts a bit on the couch, though he doesn't lean back; he's reasonably comfortable around Edmond at this point, but not entirely relaxed.]
I take it you've been doing well lately, then? Nothing unfortunate?
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[He closes his eyes.]
It's a rather delicate matter, and I believe I might need your advice.
... Would you like something to eat first?
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Ah, perhaps later - let's hear what's on your mind first.
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Shortly after arriving here, I found a child, his hair as fiery as yours, his eyes mysteriously devoid of that energetic spark that one would expect to find in a twelve-year old... I listened to his story, learned how he had allowed himself to sink to the lowest depths, but saw how he still has the heart and soul of a hero... And I told him I would accept him as my son.
[He sighs.]
It turns out... he's in love with me.
[He slowly turns towards Maxie with an expression that clearly signifies "what should I do?", the corners of his mouth pulled downwards.]
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...I genuinely hope you turned him down.
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... I'll try to be more firm about my refusal, if that's what you want me to do.
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... At the same time, I don't want to hurt him. He's miserable enough as he is, the poor thing. I'll do my best to be near him... It just won't be the way he'd like me to.
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[...please tell him that you're not actually interested in that option.]
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