Being here must be rather pleasant, compared to your City, then, isn't it? No fawning, you can just keep your head down... [ Other than what they needed to do, the both of them. Their own goals... ] Just do whatever job comes your way, hm?
Never? [ A put-upon sigh. ] Maybe I'll have to pester it out of you, lest I have to live with my disappointment.
[ Is he toeing the line back? Maybe. ]
Hm, so I hear, you're very good at it. We should perhaps aim it for over the new years celebrations. They're due to be out of town for some time, and I would like the blood to not be dry when they return.
I can be particularly motivated when I want to be. We'll see.
[ verg please don't lump him on with the rest of those schmucks this is different ]
Unless it's for administrative purposes, I don't make a habit of asking for signatures, don't worry. Just let an old man enjoy watching a professional in peace for once, hm?
Oh, you don't see how? It's not about being entertained, Vergilius.
It's about understanding. [ a beat. ] Especially when it comes to those doing work for me. After all, how else will I know what types of tasks suit you best?
[ Understanding being a pretense for who the fuck knows what is going on here. ]
I could β I might, even. But I know better than to simply leave things to be done out of sight. Call me paranoid, if you must. I still find it serves a purpose.
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[A low hum on his end, almost a purr, but it settles into a sigh.]
That would be me, yes. I have my freedoms. But I could do without the fawning.
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[ Was that β ? No, that's his imagination. ]
Being here must be rather pleasant, compared to your City, then, isn't it? No fawning, you can just keep your head down... [ Other than what they needed to do, the both of them. Their own goals... ] Just do whatever job comes your way, hm?
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[A tease, he knows it what it is. He can't help but toe the line.]
Indeed. I simply do what I'm good at. Which seems to include working for you and getting you that "clean house". When do you want it to happen?
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[ Is he toeing the line back? Maybe. ]
Hm, so I hear, you're very good at it. We should perhaps aim it for over the new years celebrations. They're due to be out of town for some time, and I would like the blood to not be dry when they return.
[ jesus christ silco ]
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[boys Please]
I...see. Would you want to see the result, then? You always did seem like the type who wanted to double-check on a job well done.
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I did tell you I enjoyed watching you work, didn't I? There's always a certain satisfaction in seeing the work completed, as well.
[ Prevents him from missing loose ends, too. Not that Vergilius would Ever, but. ]
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["Enjoyed watching you work", he says. Here comes a sigh.]
Perhaps. But you're getting close to the fanboys and everything I have to deal with. Promise me you won't ask for my autograph, next.
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[ verg please don't lump him on with the rest of those schmucks this is different ]
Unless it's for administrative purposes, I don't make a habit of asking for signatures, don't worry. Just let an old man enjoy watching a professional in peace for once, hm?
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[mmmmmm]
Don't count me in as some form of entertainment.
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It's about understanding. [ a beat. ] Especially when it comes to those doing work for me. After all, how else will I know what types of tasks suit you best?
[ uh huh]
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[Them trying to understand one another...is it really possible?]
You could just ask me.
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[ Understanding being a pretense for who the fuck knows what is going on here. ]
I could β I might, even. But I know better than to simply leave things to be done out of sight. Call me paranoid, if you must. I still find it serves a purpose.
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Perhaps. The question you should ask is: why?
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Because you're obsessed with me, or something.
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So dryly, in return: ]
Don't sound so eager at the idea. Otherwise you'll be disappointed.
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Are you saying I spoil things?
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[ A long, long pause, as if he is considering... Before the weight in the space between words seems to drop off. Discarded (set aside). ]
I suppose you really will just have to see what escapes my grasp unspoiled, won't you?
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[He can feel it being set aside.]
[What a weight it is.]
I suppose I shall.
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I'll let you know when we'll head out. For the cleaning up.
[ The only option is to leave. ]