Waugh.

[the_d_case]

I say, is Mister Raoul de Chagny about? *awkward look* I'd--I'd rather like to speak to him.

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[scarf_rescuer]

*shoved in by typist*

. . . *blinks and watches him warily* I'm here. A bit inactive due to a lazy typist, but here, nonetheless. Is there something you need?

[the_d_case]

*clears his throat and fiddles with his pocketwatch* Er. Yes. Well. Pussy and I have been speaking, you know, and I'd--well, dash it all, I'd like to apologise to you. I made a dreadful mess of things before, with that ridiculous duel and all that, and--

*red and speaking very quickly*

Well, then. Can we forget it and start over? *sticks out his hand awkwardly*

[scarf_rescuer]

*blinkblinks* Er. . . it was as much my fault as it was yours, of course. I apologise as well.

. . . right, let's start over, m'sieur. *half smiles and shakes his hand*

[the_d_case]

*sheepishly* Well, it was my wretched idea. But thanks.

Thanks. Pussy'll be awfully pleased, you know. *handshake* I'm her brother now, and she's going on about family and doing everything properly, and.... *babble*