[console | video] guess who's back

[edgeoftheknife]

[The video shows a posh interior scene--silken curtains, low sofas, cushions, and more pretty people wandering through the background of the video than you can shake a stick at. It's luxurious. Almost flamboyant. Which, amusingly enough, is still no match for the flamboyance of the person in the center of the video feed.

Yep, it's Rue again. He's been missing in action since the night of the Masquerade, and missing from the network a little longer still, but here he is: he's wearing the closest kedanese equivalent of a frock coat, sky blue and satiny, with frilly cuffs and a wide-brimmed hat as usual. What little face can be seen beneath the hat is powdered and rouged and bears a perfect smile of lipstick. He's even found himself a fancy cane with a silver handle in the shape of a flower.

He's back, and he's addressing the network from what looks like a brothel.

When he speaks it is, as always, in a high-pitched, nasal English accent.]

Good morning my darlings--or is it good evening? I do believe I've lost track of the hour.

[He waves a hand imperiously, dismissing the thought.]

Anyway! It has come to my attention that we've arrived at our destination. A new land to explore, new peoples to meet, et cetera et cetera. So tell me, my dears, what have you seen? Is there anywhere on this new rock I simply must go for myself? How is the culture, darlings? The fashion?

...or if you've not yet gone yourself, would anyone care for a companion?

[There's a suggestive little smile at the end, there.]

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[androit]

Like a... paid companion?

[ Someone isn't quite totally unsure about this, but he is definitely entertained. At least this guy seems to be having a good time about the whole situation. ]

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[edgeoftheknife]

[Rue offers a soft, throaty chuckle at that.]

Me? My dear, while I hold nothing against those of the oldest profession--or at least nothing I haven't paid fairly for--such a life isn't for me. I take advantage of such services, I don't offer them. However, should a pretty face and good wine be involved~

And who might this handsome new face be, hmm?

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[androit]

[ There's a cough here to clear his throat oh-so-subtly. ] Will Vega, but everyone calls me Junior.

So you're an opportunist but not an actual companion. [ He offers a slight smile. ] Sorry to say you'd probably find better company elsewhere.

[edgeoftheknife]

Junior. [There's a bit of a lip curl there, at the moniker.] How... endearing. Is Will short for William? Would you mind greatly if I called you that?

Merely a wanderer in search of a friendly face and a strong arm to lean upon when my feet tire. And why should I search elsewhere, darling? Surely I haven't managed to offend you already?

[androit]

You know, I don't think anyone has ever tried to call me William before. [ He's a bit bemused by the idea. Even his friend who doesn't use Junior still just calls him Will. ]

Well, you probably know more about the area than I do since, as you noticed, I haven't been here very long. Not the best tour guide material.

[edgeoftheknife]

Then I shall be your first, William.

[Innuendo? What innuendo. You saw nothing.]

Ah, but as I said, I know nothing of this new land beyond our fair turtle. We could set out to explore together, however, should such a thing appeal~

[androit]

Oh God. Apparently you will.

[ Not that he's objecting. Whatever. This is definitely more amusement than he's had lately. ]

Dear stranger, are you asking me out on a date?

[edgeoftheknife]

Hmm~ Saracen Rue, my dear, call me Rue. And now we're strangers no longer.

My dear William, the word date has so many connotations.... I like it. Yes, a date. If you find yourself amenable~?

[androit]

Rue. I can do Rue.

[ Excuse him, he as very little sense of what's appropriate to say or what's not sometimes. Poor thing. ]

Yeah, why not. Still need to go check that city out, anyway. Heard there's some customs to go through to get in.

[edgeoftheknife]

Mm, truly~?

[Oh you sweet summer child, you make this too easy.]

Fantastic. The officials of this place are no match for me, I assure you. We shall breeze through customs and then paint the town. Is there anything in particular you'd care to explore?

[androit]

Yes. Wait—wait. As in, use the name.

[ He really does. ]

Oh, really? In that case... I was hoping to see the shops. What kind of things are normal in weird other-world cities inside mountains.

[edgeoftheknife]

Oh I don't know, I preferred the way you said it the first time~

[Such a smirk.]

What a marvelous coincidence--I do so happen to love shopping. I'll meet you over there, perhaps tomorrow afternoon?