[ It's true. Unsuspectingly, the von Neumanns were there right when Mein Herr needed them, and she smiles to herself, smug, as she stands to Cain's side ]
Of course~ Mein Herr just simply cannot be left unattended this way, Maestro. Hmph, as though we expected any incompetent lifeform to assist!
[ ... of course, she's obviously ignoring that Megumi just helped. xD ]
[ It did not take a genius to know that his beloved daughter was upset and the reason behind it. Melchior has been rather... scarce, after all. That was up to them to solve it. Balthasar would not step in if it got too out of hands, which he doubted it would. ]
It seems that you have stumbled upon our Lord. You are both... acquainted?
[ A curious query, but the conductor already knew that Megumi is one of the people that their Lord favored. It was not very hard thing to discover, hardly any effort at all. ]
[ A rare look of surprise flitted across his face for a mere second before it returning impassive. ]
Madame Gräfin. I did not realise you were here. [ And he genuinely did not. Days after finding his way into the City, Melchior locked himself the place he has acquired for his temporary stay in this... place. He looked over to his older brother to explain even as he spoke. ]
We should make sure Mein Herr is seen safely to the Firehouse. He would probably probably find a way to foul even that up.
I did not realise you were not aware of the fact. [ He said this easily, knowing exactly what Melchior's query was. At their less than complimentary words about a certain magician of the Orden, Balthasar decided it was time to excuse both himself and Megumi from the scene. It was not as if Helga and Melchior could not handle their Lord by themselves. Being a gentleman he was, Balthasar turned to speak to her. It would be best to keep both Helga and Megumi out of each other's way. ]
Our Lord if very well adored as can be seen. I am sure that both Helga and Melchior would be able to see our Lord safely to the firehouse.
[ Adored? Only in Helga's case, Balthasar supposed. ]
Oh yes. We are, Cain has been very good to me ever since I arrived in the City!
[ Thinking perhaps the best course of action would be to not really say too much in front of the lady who didn't seem to like her, and she nodded to Balthasar, stepping away from Cain. ]
Why I'd love to, ah, Cain... will you be alright?
[ Knowing Cain's tendencies for possessiveness, though he hasn't really shown her, she adds in anyway, hoping to make an easy leave. Helga worries her. ]
[ Knowing what Balthasar is doing, and mildly grateful for it, she turned back her annoyance to Melchior. ]
Indeed. It would be a shame to leave Mein Herr out here-- it's terrible that you were here all by yourself, Mein Herr, so terrible! I've been so worried for you!
[ Is she upping the affection towards Cain because Melchior is present? Perhaps. She's not above petty shows of envy. Then snapping her gaze back onto the other man, she huffs haughtily. ]
If you are so worried, then make your presence felt, Pygmalion. [ Back to Cain. ] Do you need me to get you anything, Mein Herr~?
[ He watched in amusement, his eye flickering from one individual to another in turn as they spoke up, allowing Helga to help him don the cloak without a fuss. ]
Of course, Megumi. Thank you for the cape... I am sorry for our abrupt meeting, but we shall catch up with one another when I have re-settled back in~
[ It did not escape his notice that Helga was a little more affectionate than usual, especially with the appearance of Pygmalion. He allowed her to fuss over him, even as he dismissed Balthasar with a wave of his hand. ]
All that matters now is that I am here and under your care. There is nothing to fret about. [ He decided to play along for a bit. Cain has never liked passing up the chance watching, observing people and he knew that Melchior was most fond of Helga indeed... ]
Something to eat would be most appreciated, Helga. I was interrupted from lunch.
[ Basilisk tucked that piece of information at the back of his mind, even as he gave her a charming smile. ]
My Lord has a soft spot for people. [ The unspoken words laid hanging, only Helga, Melchior and their Lord himself knew what he hinted at. At the dismissal, Balthasar gave both his daughter and brother a small nod and a bow to their Lord and held out his hands to Megumi. ]
Of course, Cain. Don't worry, I'll definitely catch up with you soon.
[ Of course she isn't blind to the fact that the other lady is more than fond of Cain, though Melchior does get a curious look, before she looks at Balthasar and nods to him with a light smile. ]
Please. Ah, it was nice meeting you too, sir.
[ Nodding to Melchior, she slips her hand into Balthasar's, allowing him to lead them away. She hasn't seen the other man in a while, so she supposes it would be a good time to catch up. ]
[ No shame at all as she clapped her hands together in almost girlish delight and chuckled to herself, even as her father left the scene with that garish looking harlot ]
Now that that's taken care of, what will Mein Herr like? Oh, I know just the thing, it will suit my Lord Cain's palate splendidly~ only the best, ohoho~!
[ And then a tilt of her head toward Melchior ]
Pygmalion! Are you just going to stand there and gape, or shall we move?!
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Of course~ Mein Herr just simply cannot be left unattended this way, Maestro. Hmph, as though we expected any incompetent lifeform to assist!
[ ... of course, she's obviously ignoring that Megumi just helped. xD ]
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It seems that you have stumbled upon our Lord. You are both... acquainted?
[ A curious query, but the conductor already knew that Megumi is one of the people that their Lord favored. It was not very hard thing to discover, hardly any effort at all. ]
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Madame Gräfin. I did not realise you were here. [ And he genuinely did not. Days after finding his way into the City, Melchior locked himself the place he has acquired for his temporary stay in this... place. He looked over to his older brother to explain even as he spoke. ]
We should make sure Mein Herr is seen safely to the Firehouse. He would probably probably find a way to foul even that up.
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Our Lord if very well adored as can be seen. I am sure that both Helga and Melchior would be able to see our Lord safely to the firehouse.
[ Adored? Only in Helga's case, Balthasar supposed. ]
Would you like to accompany me for some tea?
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[ Thinking perhaps the best course of action would be to not really say too much in front of the lady who didn't seem to like her, and she nodded to Balthasar, stepping away from Cain. ]
Why I'd love to, ah, Cain... will you be alright?
[ Knowing Cain's tendencies for possessiveness, though he hasn't really shown her, she adds in anyway, hoping to make an easy leave. Helga worries her. ]
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Indeed. It would be a shame to leave Mein Herr out here-- it's terrible that you were here all by yourself, Mein Herr, so terrible! I've been so worried for you!
[ Is she upping the affection towards Cain because Melchior is present? Perhaps. She's not above petty shows of envy. Then snapping her gaze back onto the other man, she huffs haughtily. ]
If you are so worried, then make your presence felt, Pygmalion. [ Back to Cain. ] Do you need me to get you anything, Mein Herr~?
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Of course, Megumi. Thank you for the cape... I am sorry for our abrupt meeting, but we shall catch up with one another when I have re-settled back in~
[ It did not escape his notice that Helga was a little more affectionate than usual, especially with the appearance of Pygmalion. He allowed her to fuss over him, even as he dismissed Balthasar with a wave of his hand. ]
All that matters now is that I am here and under your care. There is nothing to fret about. [ He decided to play along for a bit. Cain has never liked passing up the chance watching, observing people and he knew that Melchior was most fond of Helga indeed... ]
Something to eat would be most appreciated, Helga. I was interrupted from lunch.
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My Lord has a soft spot for people. [ The unspoken words laid hanging, only Helga, Melchior and their Lord himself knew what he hinted at. At the dismissal, Balthasar gave both his daughter and brother a small nod and a bow to their Lord and held out his hands to Megumi. ]
Shall we, Megumi?
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Of course, Cain. Don't worry, I'll definitely catch up with you soon.
[ Of course she isn't blind to the fact that the other lady is more than fond of Cain, though Melchior does get a curious look, before she looks at Balthasar and nods to him with a light smile. ]
Please. Ah, it was nice meeting you too, sir.
[ Nodding to Melchior, she slips her hand into Balthasar's, allowing him to lead them away. She hasn't seen the other man in a while, so she supposes it would be a good time to catch up. ]
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Now that that's taken care of, what will Mein Herr like? Oh, I know just the thing, it will suit my Lord Cain's palate splendidly~ only the best, ohoho~!
[ And then a tilt of her head toward Melchior ]
Pygmalion! Are you just going to stand there and gape, or shall we move?!
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