[At first there is only static, and silence, and then more static. And then a breath - exhale, like a sigh, and when Milena's voice begins, it is quiet, and almost gentle. Even-toned, as the screen shows only her fingers tracing lines up and down the armrest of her oversized mahogany and velvet chair.]When I was a child, I lived in a palace, in a
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I might not be able to disguise the comb. But if she's prone to flattery, I might be able to... help things along.
Is she... guarded against magics?
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And I'd be more than glad to do so. [After all, some of her friends have been affected by this woman's magic. And it'd be nice to find some good in this power.]
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[A tight lipped little smile.]
Would you be willing to work in concert with Fai?
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[He'll save his words for now; at least as long as someone else offers that service.]
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I see that. Are you as impressive as you look?
Such a thing would be more than welcome. Particularly in the event that something does go wrong, in the end.
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[Oh, this might be quite the confident smile.]
And I come with a free mage attached, quite likely. Though I suppose I should let him speak for himself on that.
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Why Kurogane! How did you know I'd already offered my services? And here I thought I was sneaky by doing so from the kitchen!
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... You're in my brother's stories-- I said it was shoes they killed her with--
... Holy shit.
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[She tips her head slightly, and a curious look flickers across her face.]
Your brother?
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[ oh man. dude. dude. do they have to worry about wolves eating the elderly now? ]
Federal Republic of Germany-- he was only a jumble of states when we got the book, though.
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Yes, that's correct. It's interesting to see how far these things can travel.
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[A pause and a sharp smile.]
They're just not quite so covert.
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Still. I'm not opposed to violence, if it comes to that. ...perhaps you and Asellus might work together to present the gifts?
[Wait now. Did anyone tell her Asellus's name?]
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As mi'lady commands.
[ As he straightens, with that perfect little smile in place, he arches a brow and asks conspiratorially.]
Are there any particular gifts that we can bring that will appeal to her vanity?
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Of course, once she is gone, anything of yours that you have offered will be yours again.
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[Everyone who died might come back.]
---I'm in.
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...have you lost many people in the past days?
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[A time and place!]
You'll be expected.
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