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[cruelties]

[All filtered from Gilbert Nightray C:]

[The feed clicks on a young man laying down on what looks like a bench at the ubiquitous stadium with his eyes closed and his blond hair mussed. There’s sounds of people talking off-screen but their voices are indiscernible and the young man seems unconcerned about them as well. His eyes open in a squint, one red, one wine gold.]

At home, it’s Spring. I am entirely undressed for this weather. Heh. [He extends his arm so one may see his light long sleeved dress shirt and vest with no coat. His outfit may also be of noble or Victorian design depending on what sort of world the viewer is from. Wherever he's from, it is no where like Siren's Port.] My older brother scold me so much if he saw me but...

[The feed moves out of range of his expression and onto his neck tie.] Not now.

[The feed lifts back onto his face that is now contorted into a beaming grin.] Who can keep a secret? I wonder. How do you keep one?



[Filtered to Jack Vessalius]

I have your earrings still. To get them back however you must come and do something for me.

[Filtered to Ciel Phantomhive]

I see you are still here too. My condolences though I am certain you are in a good way. I imagine Gilbert is still with your household...?

[Filtered to Raul Creed]

Would it be too uncouth to ask for my old job back?

[Filtered to Elliot Nightray]

Little brother. I am sorry. I...

[He sighs.]

I told him what you wanted me to. Please don’t tell Gil I am here.

[Filtered to Xerxes Break]

It seems you may be having trouble with your inbox Mr. Hatter. Perhaps this will help.

[Tee hee.]

Comments

[likepaleglass]

I tend not to tell anyone.

But I suppose it depends on what you're trying to hide.

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[cruelties]

Oh, just your arrival from one person.

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[likepaleglass]

Perhaps a little counter-productive to tell the world -- which includes his friends?

[He smiles.] I tend to prefer subterfuge.

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[cruelties]

Sometimes to accomplish what you want you must do the insensible.

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[likepaleglass]

[Another smile.]

You misunderstand me. The latter statement was a suggestion.

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[cruelties]

[A smile as well, but perhaps a more dangerous one.]

Are you looking for work?

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[likepaleglass]

Are you offering some?

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[cruelties]

I may be. [Once he gets more established anyway.]

And what does my dear sir trade in? Disguises? Magic tricks? Fripperies?

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[likepaleglass]

[Normally Howl is not quite so obvious about his trade. But. Back at home he had the luxury of not advertising for himself. There were benefits to being established.]

[It doesn't particularly bother him that this other man lists magic tricks and fripperies among the list. Some of what Howl does is both, even to him, and even if that's not the body to his gifts . . . well. If that's all the customer is interested in. His head tilts slightly, amiably, glass-like eyes catching the light.]

Of course. Changing your form, illusion, a pretty trinket for your loved one . . . small matters.

More powerful magic . . . for the right price.

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[cruelties]

[So he is a magician. Vincent's lip curls but the next second it's the same ubiquitous smile. He has an ardent hatred for the occult, but he will always use anything and anyone.]

But nothing dark I imagine, from a man as charming as yourself!

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[likepaleglass]

[The other must have a talent for sniffing it out. The slight movement of the lip and the juxtaposition of the compliment to it are not lost on Howl. But his own expression remains idle, calm, a fingertip tracing a light pattern onto the table before him.]

I suppose it depends on what you deem "dark." I've studied areas that fit the common definition -- one can hardly claim to be properly educated without understanding the full range of the art.

I can say that it's not my interest. If it's yours, you might be better served elsewhere.

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[cruelties]

Oh no! A little magic is good now and again. Just for a little fun every once in a while!

[He may be trying a little too hard but the interest is genuine.]

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[likepaleglass]

[Howl is sensing at the very least that magic may make this one a bit edgy. But the man is still engaging in the conversation, so there must be some measure of interest . . . for whatever purpose.]

[A light smile in return. His offer is genuine; he would still take the work if asked.]

Certainly.

Howl Pendragon.