[Wilhelm's first thought at waking up in yet another place unfamiliar to him made him fear that he had been droned and brought to a new house yet again. He was slightly relieved to find that wasn't the case, or at least that he had not been droned for two long, when he awoke to find himself on the other side of the bed from Letty. So still the same
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[ Annoyed, yes - but before Wilhelm can respond, her grumpy expression changes and she begins to realise the difference around them. This didn't look like any of the rooms in the house that she knew of.
She shifts up, using her elbows to support her up. ] Where are we?
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It'd appear we're trapped in the main hotel of the town. The town pulled a similar trick last year with those who made up the "married" couples, placing them within one of the rooms for a few hours.
I was spared last year. It would appear we won't be as lucky this year.
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So, we can't leave until the way opens up?
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It would appear not. It's either blocked or removed my ability to teleport as well.
It would seem we will simply have to endure one another's company for a time. As far as the towns tortures could go, it could be far, far worse.
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So I've seen. I don't see why we should have any problem with this. Unless you disfavour the company of your own wife~.
[ Saying those last words, her attention gets pulled away from Wilhelm's face and instead down to the side of her. She notes the change of clothing she seems to be wearing, made more obvious when she moves the sheet to get to a little thing - a single rose sitting beside her, which she picks up. The rest, unknown to her for now, had fallen off the side of the bed. ]
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There are very few people whose company I disfavour, and you certainly aren't one of them.
Though, I suppose we hardly know all that much about one another to begin with. Quite an odd situation, for husband and wife.
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It's not so odd; our marriage was a rushed one, after all. [ A small smile crosses her lips, clearly playful, and she sits the rose down. ] We didn't get much time to chat before it.
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It's hard for him to have a playful smile. Simply put, he isn't really used to emoting. But the smile on his face, as small as it is, at least looks sincere and pleased.]
I suppose such is often the case, with arranged marriages.
Though, at least you talk back. It was...odd, I suppose being the best way to put it, having shared space with a drone. Discomforting, as well.
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[ Her words remind her of her own experience with a drone 'spouse'. When she had arrived, anyway - the disagreement they had and the shock she experienced in being unable to use her powers that had cause her to react a little... violently. But only images, before her interest was taking back to her lack of wear. Pinching on the side of her lingerie, she looked from Wilhelm to around the room. ] By the way, will you share where they've put us our clothes? Or is that your little secret?
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[Wilhelm shakes his head a bit.]
It would appear they aren't in the room, from what I could tell. If you need me to, I can redirect my gaze.
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Sitting in bed wouldn't help her look, though. And, really, she didn't want to continue sitting in there. And so Letty removed the blanket and moved her legs over to the side, being sure not to catch Wilhelm as she did this. ] Just try to not become too excited - not that I've taken you as the type...
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You're conclusion was quite accurate then. I am not.
[And he looks back over to Letty. He had made the offer to keep from looking at her merely in case she felt it to otherwise be some form of breach of privacy, or preferred it. Embarrassment, really, was beyond Wilhelm. While he could certainly appreciate an attractive physical form and recognize it for what it was on an objective scale, the idea of being attracted to someone was for the most part beyond him. It simply wasn't part of what he was.]
I assure you that, in all my behaviors, I am a gentleman.
You had said earlier when we had been speaking that you were not, in fact, human. Would it be acceptable if I might ask, then, what you are?
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A youkai of winter. [ Letty turns her body to fully face Wilhelm. ] If I wasn't as human as I am now, I wouldn't be here right now.
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He does frown a little at that last bit.]
...And what might be done, perhaps, when you become less human? What happens to you when it turns from winter to spring or any other season?
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[ There was a short silence before she continued- ] ... I suppose I'll have to find the coldest room in the house and wait it until winter returns. It's all I can do.
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If possible, I'll provide what I can to make it as comfortable an experience as it can be.
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