2nd video

[lecentre]

[Contrary to his usual charming self, Courfeyrac looks nearly heartbroken as he faces the feed.]

I lost it. I already lost it and I don't know how I'm going to replace it. Surely I cannot charm my way into another hat... And I'm not entirely certain I wish to! This one I had deemed my lucky one until I could find one more of my fashion in this place!

[He sighs and dramatically slumps, burying his face in his hands.]

And here I had dared to believe my luck had changed here.

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[virginprice]

I will be there for you, in whatever capacity you may require. You will not have to face this tragedy alone.

[The not-laughing is getting a bit difficult, but he must soldier on.]

[lecentre]

You are a true friend, Alcuin. I may call upon you to help me through this tragedy, if it is not too much a trouble.

[He's trying so hard not to smile right now.]

[virginprice]

Oh, it would be no trouble at all. What man could abandon a friend in such need?

[He has to look away briefly to cover the smile. Ahem.]

[lecentre]

[It's alright, he's having to cover his mouth for a moment to hide his own grin.]

A man lesser than you, it would seem.

[virginprice]

I am sure any of your friends would do the same.

[They all seem to be doing very nicely!]

[lecentre]

And for that I am lucky and grateful.

But none could comfort me as you do, you see. So I'm even more gratful for you.

[virginprice]

None, truly? I am honoured by this distinction.

[Okay, now the smiles are breaking out. Just a bit.]

[lecentre]

Truly. I rarely say things just to hear my own voice, after all.

[... Then he's fine with letting his own grin peek through, just a tiny bit.]

[virginprice]

That's very wise of you, messire. I am sure your great store of wisdom will help you in this time of grief.

[This is very silly but he is enjoying himself.]

[lecentre]

I do have my wise moments, it should seem.

[virginprice]

Though not, it seems, when it comes to keeping track of your hats.

[lecentre]

[And he's the one to first break into a full on grin.]

Such a sharp tongue, Alcuin! I do not know whether to laugh or feign being wounded!

[virginprice]

Oh, but if that is your worst flaw than you are better off than many.

[Does his sweet smile salve the wounds his tongue has not inflicted?]

[lecentre]

[Only slightly.]

A smooth recovery. I may forgive your harsh words, in that case.

[virginprice]

I do hope you will. I would hate to cause a rift between us when we've been getting along so well.

[And in the spirit of getting along, he is sure he can find other ways to get Courfeyrac to forgive him, if necessary.]

[lecentre]

[He'd be open to it, even if it wasn't absolutely necessary.]

It would be more tragic than the loss of my hat, yes.

[virginprice]

And that, as we have discussed, is a very grave tragedy indeed.

[And Alcuin would be happy to do it, especially if it isn't absolutely necessary.]