[Console | Video/Action?] did I disappoint you (possible spoilers)

[edgeoftheknife]

[The man in the video is gorgeous. True, there are dark circles under his eyes as if he hasn't slept well in weeks, but it kind of gives him that "I just stepped off a movie set and wow am I tired from being beautiful all day" look. If you've been around the Midnight Hotel at all over the past couple of weeks you've probably seen him there, shadowing after Anton Shudder like a lost puppy--which is pretty nearly the expression on his face most times as well. He looks lost.

He looks like he's forgotten what he came on here to say, as a matter of fact.

After a few more seconds he perks up, looking up at the camera instead of off to the side as he had been. When he speaks it's with an Irish accent.]

Right, hello. Ah, sorry about that. I seem to have misplaced my... brain, today. Anyway, I've met a few of you already, but for those I haven't, my name is Erskine Ravel. I also answer to "Grand Mage" or possibly "hey you."

[He gives a little two-fingered salute and a slight smile.]

I was hoping...

[He goes quiet, frowning.]

What was I hoping, again? I.... Mm, nope, it's gone. Ah well, if it was important it'll come 'round again. At any rate, I hope everyone's having a lovely day. Pay someone a compliment and don't forget to tip your waitress.

[The video abruptly stops.]


((ooc: possible spoilers, please mark comments as needed!))

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[gistful]

Ah, there you are.

[Anton, with his usual impassive expression, walks up behind Erskine, still on screen.]

I have a surprise for you in recognition of your diligent attempts to learn how to perform housework.

[He brings his hands out from behind his back to present ... a frilly maid's apron and hat.]

video;

[wintershepherd]

[ Smarmy winter spirit couldn't resist. ]

Whoa guys, I'm not judging roleplay or anything, but keep it off camera, would you? There are kids who use the consoles.

[edgeoftheknife]

[With a completely straight face, looking over at Anton:]

Yes darling, there are children on these things. This couldn't have waited until tonight?

[gistful]

Absolutely not.

[Tosses apron over Erskine's head.]

You've been avoiding scrubbing the toilets. At least now you'll be protected and pretty while you do.

[wintershepherd]

So... it's like a task-reward thing. That's cool, that's been around a while. I'm glad you guys make it work.

[edgeoftheknife]

We try. When you've been together as long as we have, you have to do something to keep the spark alive, right?

[He throws a pointed look at Anton and fiddles with the strings on the apron.]

I'd better be seeing some reward out of this, though.

[gistful]

[Bland, bland smile.]

I'd be rather more concerned about whether you can keep up, Ravel. Or do you need help tying your apron-strings first?

[edgeoftheknife]

It's true, you're too much man for me, Anton. No wonder I can't remember anything today--you've knocked all the sense out of me.

...actually yes, here. If I have to wear this ridiculous thing the least you can do is tie me up.

[gistful]

Good. Stand up.

[Once Erskine's done that, Anton whisks the apron around him and ties it in a neat bow at his back, straightening the straps over the shoulders so they lie flat.]

There. Don't forget this.

[He puts the maid's cap on Erskine's head, tucking some of his hair up under it. It looks rather fetching, really.]

[edgeoftheknife]

[Erskine makes a strangled, near-squawking sound and snatches the cap off of his hair, trying in vain to fix his hair afterward.]

No, I'm afraid this is where I draw the line. This? [He balls the cap up in his fist.] This is not happening.

[As he's standing there, perfectly serious, in his frilly maid's apron.]

(Video (On Accident))

[stonebird]

(She is all sorts of interesting colors at this message. Did she just squeak?

Yes. Yes, she did.)

[gistful]

Did you just hear a mouse, Erskine?

[So completely bland.]

[stonebird]

I... (Good job, Alayne. She sounds even more like a mouse. A talking mouse.) Forgive me.

1/2

[edgeoftheknife]

A very polite mouse, Anton. Even the little ones in the Hotel are well-behaved. How do you do it?

[gistful]

Exceptional interpersonal work relationships.

[edgeoftheknife]

Meaning you've frightened them all into submission?

[gistful]

Meaning I have been indescribably helpful as well as charming, unlike some I could mention.

[edgeoftheknife]

Now now, there's no need to drag Skulduggery into the conversation. We were doing just fine without him.

[gistful]

You admit you're not charming, then.

2/2

[edgeoftheknife]

[To Alayne this time:]

Nothing to forgive. Can we help you with something?

[stonebird]

I didn't mean to...

I wasn't spying.

[gistful]

[Gently:]

Of course you weren't, Lady Stone. It is a public feed. You've no need for concern.

[stonebird]

But sometimes people forget. I didn't know to look away.

[gistful]

There was no need for you to look away. It would have defeated the purpose of my humiliating my friend if there was no one to see it.

[edgeoftheknife]

What my friend here is trying to say, Lady, is that he's a giant git and you've done nothing wrong.

Although it would help if you laughed. Maybe a smile, at least?