The Play's the Thing...

[naturalpuppy]

Day: 13
Characters: Joshua naturalpuppy et al.
Summary: Auditions open for St. Edelweiss' Hamlet.
DAY/NIGHT & Time: DAY - First Recreation Time
Status: Open / Incomplete

Comments

You make me make love to *.reference.com so much. x_x /failouches around

[oops_siblicide]

"I look forward to it as much as I have looked forward to anything here," Lelouch commented, finally taking his leave of the stage to stand next to Grell. He caught the undercurrent of something kin to malevolence in the other, which only gave strength to his smile. It was so loathsome when people hid their true selves well, especially against those who already suspected. Such as Schneizel, or even Lelouch's late mother, who both baited Lelouch and the rest of the world along nearly to the very end. Actually, it appeared that pathological liars who feigned humanity ran in Lelouch's gene pool, but that was an entire philosophy to ponder at a later date.

The fact that Grell was someone Lelouch now understood could not quite be trusted made things easier between them, better defined the edges of their relationship and how Lelouch would have to act.

"Did you audition already?" he went on to ask, glancing once at the stage. "I'll be beside myself if I've missed it."

[ooc: also I was websurfing while waiting longingly for your tag and came across this, and I was like haaaay, small internets.]

LEARN YOUR SHAKESPEARE >D

[chainsaw_juliet]

Of course he could not be trusted, nor could he have revealed his true self to him. This early? Why spoil the fun? No no, Grell adored playing along for humans made the most wonderful castmates. The world's stage was the most beautiful of all, and each mortal brought to it a different tale. Some played out as comedies, some romances but his favorite were the tragedies.

He may not have known Lelouch personally, but he had certainly seen his type. People were all the time, and he had seen several centuries worth of souls to know. So the Reaper knew how to blend in, and if Lelouch could see through his lies then all the better! Grell loved a challenge. He was in dire need of someone interesting.

"Oh, I haven't yet. I came to deliver the scripts and found someone had contested my role. Then you arrived and I found myself rightfully distracted by such an honest performance..." Grell giggled, sighing soon after. "May I have the name of the natural actor so I may address him rightfully in the future?"

Nuuuh I do it for my writing. /very often fails at using words

[oops_siblicide]

"I'm gladdened to hear this, and I will most certainly stay to hear you speak once more. And, ah, forgive me for my lack of introduction. I am Lelouch vi Britannia," Lelouch answered amiably, lifting a brow at Grell's choice of words. An 'honest' performance. Grell's observation was nothing short of the truth, of course, but it took much more than a simple mind to pick up on it as such. Lelouch had known Grell was of great intelligence from the very start, with his turns of phrase and his unique insights. However, it was beginning to become apparent to Lelouch that he had underestimated the other still. The more they spoke the more Lelouch was aware that this was quite possibly a dangerous game he was dealing into. But of course, no significant gain could be made without significant risk. There was no turning back now.

"And yours, fair one, would it be too bold to ask?"

Oh hush, you write brilliantly ♥ And we've taken over this log >__>

[chainsaw_juliet]

Having missed Lelouch's introduction due to his exchange of greetings with Claire, Grell blinked curiously once he heard the name.
"Britannia?" The redhead echoed. "I come from Queen Victoria's Pax Britannia; the time of great peace and prosperity where England reigns supreme and uncontested."

"My name is Grell Sutcliff, from London. Are you perhaps a fellow Briton? Or do you lend me hope that England will continue to demand submission from all other countries, in some far-off future?" He almost missed the compliment, having had his interest sparked. But of course he tempered the questions with a lovely smile, a silent gesture of gratitude.

This was beginning to be an interesting game indeed, and Grell could not wait to play it through.

; ~ ; Aww thank you but I gave you my last post at...five in the morning. Hence. ♥ Yes we have.

[oops_siblicide]

"My apologies, the Holy Empire of Britannia I am from is separate from England, which exists as part of a democratic union known as the E.U.," Lelouch answered, voice reluctant as he called forth an appropriately abashed expression as his smile took on an almost shy air and he glanced briefly to the side. "For a long time we were in conflict, but the political conditions and balance of power in the world shifted." Lelouch then gave pause before shaking his head.

"I wish I had better things to say."

D8 Baby emperor's need sleep! ;O; Random: we're voiced by the same VA 8D

[chainsaw_juliet]

Grell sighed, waving his hand dismissively.
"Ah well if Fate saw it fit to strip England of Her powers in the future, then perhaps She can swallow a dose of humility as penance." The Reaper laughed softly, shaking his head. "No great power can remain uncontested forever."

"Now then," Grell took a seat and gestured to Lelouch. "Would you care to sit and watch the other auditions or would you prefer to retire to your quarters?"

...holy shit for real?

[oops_siblicide]

"I would much prefer to stay," came Lelouch's answer as he paused a moment before taking the seat next to Grell, resting his elbow on the armrest so that he could lean his head against his hand. "Your audition is yet to come, after all. And it never hurts to know the competition."

[naturalpuppy]

Joshua smiled and leaned over, deeply pleased at how well Lelouch and Grell were getting on. Two Shakespeareans to the core, no doubt about it!

"A marvelous audition," he said to the would-be prince. "Absolutely lovely. I felt the passion in every one of your words, and I applaud you for it. I'd have to say that you're a strong contender for the throne indeed."