I really didn't peg you as the 'charitible' type, y'know? Then again, you could be looking to get a little action and think this'll open the door. [She wags her finger at him, preparing to tease him.] In which case you'd best watch your ass instead of his. Because if you take advantage of him I'll have to personaly come whoop your ass until you can't sit for a month. [She laughs.]
...Clearly I've descended from performing indecencies upon my piano, to the very level of paedophilic molestation. [Now he doesn't sound pleased at all. If he showed more in his voice, he'd be labeled "sarcastic" even, and his arms are crossed, his face going quite flat, pupils sharpening to slits] I can only assume this is your intent when remarking on the fact I take in a friend in need of accomodation and his child companion.
Considering the lack of effect my previous attempts at reason have, may I instead point out that it's a matter of public record that I've given seven charity concerts this year alone, despite the situation which left me in the hospital.
[he shuts his eyes with an air of patience, even though his face is still closed off and cold]While I overlook many things you might say on the subject of my alleged sexuality, Pikes, I take my hospitality quite seriously, and don't appreciate the overtones of this particular accusation in the slightest
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You really can't tell? Jeez. No sense of humor at all. [She rolls her eyes.] No need to get so bent out of shape. I'm joking, of course.
Besides, if you or anyone else tried to make an unwelcome move on him, that kid'd lay the offender flat out on the floor and then look terribly alarmed about it. [She laughs again.] I'm not really too worried about it. [And she's happy that your being so cold about it.]
It is, right? Don't as me where he learned to fight or why. He doesn't like it, as far as I can tell. [She gives a shrug before leaning back in her chair and folding her arms over her chest.] Anyway, whatever your motives, at least he's got a place to crash. He has a tendancy to just sleep wherever, which is just fine for him, but now he's got that kid with him. [She doesn't like to admit she worries about Cole but she does. She once found him sleeping outdoors in the middle of winter!]
[he folds his hands, and appears to be thinking. It takes a few moments, no more, then he lowers his hands.] ...This is quite relevant, thank you.
In whatever is to come, I intend to make use of my position to the fullness of his benefit in pursuing that which he wants most.
Remember this in the future, Pikes. It is...important.
[A small bow of the head, more like a nod] I give my word there will be no shadow of the sundry in my actions or my hospitality. I ask you to accept it.
[She just sort of looks at him for a moment.] Look, I'll be honest. You asking me to just accept something when I don't even know what I'm accepting isn't going to fly. I don't trust blindly.
You better pray you don't do anything stupid, Eyes. I don't trust you or whatever your planning. But if you make one wrong move I'll put you on your ass so fast your head will spin. Just so we're 100 percent clear on that.
[That funny smile's still there.] While it's quite rare I do anything stupid and it's unlikely you might put me anywhere I don't wish to be, you may trust the spirit of your bravado has been understood and grasped perfectly.
Whatever. Think what you like. You can talk big all you like. But when your picking your pretty white teeth up off the floor, we'll see who's laughing.
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I can only assume this is your intent when remarking on the fact I take in a friend in need of accomodation and his child companion.
Considering the lack of effect my previous attempts at reason have, may I instead point out that it's a matter of public record that I've given seven charity concerts this year alone, despite the situation which left me in the hospital.
[he shuts his eyes with an air of patience, even though his face is still closed off and cold]While I overlook many things you might say on the subject of my alleged sexuality, Pikes, I take my hospitality quite seriously, and don't appreciate the overtones of this particular accusation in the slightest ( ... )
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Besides, if you or anyone else tried to make an unwelcome move on him, that kid'd lay the offender flat out on the floor and then look terribly alarmed about it. [She laughs again.] I'm not really too worried about it. [And she's happy that your being so cold about it.]
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...Eberling is proficient in hand-to-hand combat?
...Unexpected.
I've a mind to ask him for a display of that prowess, though given his personality, it's unlikely he would grant it.
As for his motives, is such knowledge precautionary, or a note of background?
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...This is quite relevant, thank you.
In whatever is to come, I intend to make use of my position to the fullness of his benefit in pursuing that which he wants most.
Remember this in the future, Pikes.
It is...important.
[A small bow of the head, more like a nod]
I give my word there will be no shadow of the sundry in my actions or my hospitality.
I ask you to accept it.
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To return your honesty, I don't intend to elaborate or give you any particular choice in the matter.
The time will come when my words are perfectly clear. Simply remember until then.
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While it's quite rare I do anything stupid and it's unlikely you might put me anywhere I don't wish to be, you may trust the spirit of your bravado has been understood and grasped perfectly.
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...But I suppose that itself is patronizing.
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And I certainly wouldn't return the threat, as it would quite spoil your overall effect.
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I must admit I find it remarkable for you to be so willing to punish me prematurely for an act I may never commit.
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