VIDEO ♧ 001 ♧ there we were --- thick as thieves.

[forging]

[ Eames figures this is part of some grand scheme to get back at him. He's never been the kindest chap, so he has no doubts that he's ticked off someone somewhere. He's up against some fine dreamers, the attention of the place -- the authenticity and the details in the world building should make him feel intimidated, but Eames takes this is a gamble. All high stakes with a lot to lose. He doesn't believe the whole situation where they're in a world of Dreams, Death and Living - he figures it's part of the game to lull the mark into a false sense of security by showing him familiar elements.

So Eames will play along until he manages a better picture of what's been painted to him. When the feed turns itself on, Eames looks positively lost. You don't spend so much time pretending to be other people without learning a few tricks yourself, so the act is a solid one. His tone is hesitant. ]

Right. Well. So I guess, the nice - Kedan - wassit? Explained a couple of things with this -- [ he makes a gesture with his hands. ] place.

This is a bit much to take in. So I gotta ask - are they known for their honesty? They tellin' us the whole story with being between death and life and dreaming?

[ a beat. ]

Name's Freddy, by the way. Freddy Simmonds. I guess. I'm new.

[ Eames is gonna push this act as far as he can. ]

(( OOC | if there'd be any reason for your character to pick up on the fact that it's an act - go ahead! c: ))

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[forging]

Alright, amuse me. What have we worked on so far?

[ a grin. ]

Still keeping that diary of yours?

[ he's talking about arthur's moleskine. ]

[aloadeddie]

Same things I do in any new place. I've been scouting out contacts, sources of information, supplies and employment.

[He gives Eames a somewhat withering look.]

Ariadne got me a new one, actually. [He still uses the same code, though, so you won't be able to read it, neener.]

[forging]

Always so organized. [ he says smoothly. ] Which alias are you adapting, so we can form some level of consistency.

[ that is sort of adorable. he just gives arthur a knowing look. ]

Sweet of her.

[aloadeddie]

I set up the security perimeter at her apartment when we first got here.

[Arthur returns the Look with a scowl of his own - like don't even go there.]

Arthur Lewis, private security consultant. I worked with Mr. Charles' architecture firm back home. I'm sure you can find a way to fit in with that.

[forging]

Do I mind if I have you come over to do one on my flat as well?

[ a beat. ]

I'll go ahead and post you some details on Freddy as we go along. I'm thinking something to do with either data collection or stocks. Are we to make our associations known or am I your dirty little secret?

[aloadeddie]

You don't need my help with your security.

[He raises his eyebrows.]

Honestly, I don't think Ariadne would even let us try to pretend not to know each other. It's probably easier if we just make up a business association of some kind.

[forging]

Flattering, but I'd still appreciate a second eye. You've been here longer.

[ he does respect you arthur, don't look too shocked now. ]

We'll need to hash out the details with everyone.

[aloadeddie]

[A quirked eyebrow, but he finally nods.]

All right, I can give it a look.

And I know; the four of us should meet and hash things out. [A quick, sharp glance from Arthur.] Are you okay working with Dom?

[He doesn't give a shit about Eames' personal feelings on the matter - Dom screwed them all over, he knows that, and he's pissed at the guy, too. But Eames doesn't have his loyalty or history with Dom - mostly he's just asking if they can still trust Eames to be a team player. At least for now.]