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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.]

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[cruelties]

I am Vincent Nightray. Correct. I suppose you are familiar with my brother(s)?

And ha, if only, if only secrets could so easily be forgotten!

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[reassures]

I know Gilbert. I wasn't aware he had any other brothers.

Secrets are never forgotten. If they're forgotten, you might not be able to keep it.

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[cruelties]

Indeed. What is the longest you've kept a secret for?

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[reassures]

As long as I've needed to.

Why do you want to know about people keeping secrets?

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[cruelties]

Because we all have them. I thought it was something I could speak to everyone about!

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[reassures]

Isn't it counterproductive to talk about your secrets?

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[cruelties]

Ha, you certainly have something you don't want to share!~

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[reassures]

Not really-- it just doesn't seem that smart.

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[cruelties]

My dear we are speaking about the stupid things we do in life if we're talking about secrets. Has a secret ever come from a noble and wise act?

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[reassures]

That depends on what you believe to be noble.

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[cruelties]

Too true. Most of what people believe to be noble is in fact quite stupid.

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[reassures]

And sometimes very stupid things can seem noble.



Did you block Gilbert from noticing this post?

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[cruelties]

But of course.

[He doesn't even lie in a post about secrets.]

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[reassures]

[Well. She thought he'd deny it, but there wouldn't have been much point to that. It was obvious Gilbert had been blocked without her even checking it, since he hadn't replied to the post; he didn't have the technical know-how to get past any sort of filter.]

Why?

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[cruelties]

Because he worry too much otherwise!

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[reassures]

Of course he would. He's Gilbert.

Do you believe that not letting him know you're here is for his own good?