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[aut_augur]

[He looks a bit reluctant to be addressing the seal at this moment, expression somewhat contrite and a faint flush of discontent across his pale face. His speech is incredibly labored, pausing often to make embarrassed and frustrated little humming sounds, his tongue tripping over the words.]

P... p-pardon me.

[He fiddles with the hem of his

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[creepinginmy]

[Cerbos made sure he snatched the control out of the man's hands immediately after they saw this message and his heart sank again. Cerbos could guess what would come next; whining and bargaining and angry rants directed at him, if not followed by a very, very stupid mistake.

The monster could simply throw the seal away or hide it until Jack stopped being so unproductive about this situation. He considered it, really, but the precious little birdboy might as well be graced by the monster's presence. See if he would finally get the message that Jack wanted to be left alone.

The image clicks on, showing Jack's face with Cerbos' smile, slowly stretching with an exhale before he speaks. Between the accent and choice of words, there's no mistake -- Jack is still not here.]

Wouldn't've stayed quiet for so long if I knew ya cared so much.

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[aut_augur]

[He does not quite his disappointment to be greeted with the beast, but he has gotten the answer he was asking for.

He looks down before whistling softly,]

I do care, Cerbos.

[creepinginmy]

Here he is, then. [He lifts his hand to show the rest of him, turning his head with his eyes still focused on the seal.] Never been better.

[aut_augur]

[He purses his lips.]

I am sure you keep him in good health. That is not why I have asked after him.

[creepinginmy]

Flattered.

[He relaxes his arm, now tilting his head in curiosity. His ego is up in the clouds.]

So what seems to be the problem, buddy?

[aut_augur]

His hungers are not yours.

[He is looking to the creature for some semblance of empathy, but he does not truly expect it.]

[creepinginmy]

[Said ego comes down a little, but he still guards himself, keeping it vague.]

Really.

[aut_augur]

You know it is so.

[His tones get softer, appeasing and supplicant.]

I do not want to starve either of you.

[creepinginmy]

How gracious of you. 'That all you have to tell me?

[aut_augur]

Please, Cerbos. May I speak with him?

[creepinginmy]

No, you may not. [There's a tone of severity that's replaced immediately.] But I'll make sure he gets the message.

[aut_augur]

It is not the message which is most important.

[It was the delivery.]

[creepinginmy]

Then that's too bad, ain't it.

[aut_augur]

You cannot spare a few moments?

[He doubts it. The greedy creature.]

[creepinginmy]

See, Jack's just so special to me. You gotta earn your moments with him, you know?

[that's a no.]

[aut_augur]

What is worthy in your eyes, Cerbos?