FROM: sturmhond@cdc.org
Yes. He seems stoic to the point of unsociable, with a desire to keep almost everyone at arms length. I wonder who he’s like.
[ The two of you drive him to distraction, honestly. ]
You’re ever so polite when you threaten, Athos. It’s much appreciated.
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You named it.
FROM: athos@cdc.org
I fear I might have to stab you one of these days, Monsieur.
[ YOU'RE SO FUCKING ANNOYING WOW. ]
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It's impolite to spend all day with a lady and not know her name.
[ What do you mean, you love him. ]
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It's also impolite to put someone you share quarters with through this amount of stress, but here we are.
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Relax, Athos.
It's at least profoundly unlikely that I'm keeping her.
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Good.
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Korol would take priority anyway, you know that. He wouldn't approve.
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Then he is far wiser than his master.
[ SASSING U BECAUSE OF THE BIRD. ]
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Wisdom doesn’t agree with me, Athos – it’s far too introspective. Gives me indigestion.
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Perhaps you should ask the CDC for a tonic. It would remedy that.
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I'm fond of that tonic. In Ravka, we call it brandy. If I get my hands on any more, I'll be sure to share.
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I'm aware of brandy. We have it in France too.
FROM: athos@cdc.org
It would only be honourable after all you've put me through.
[ Athos just made a joke. The world is ending. ]
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And I couldn't have you calling me dishonourable. I know there is no greater crime in your mind.
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You've been paying attention. Well done.
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I've been acquainted with you for longer than five minutes. One does tend to pick these things up.
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At least it cuts down on uncomfortable conversations.
[ You know he hates those. ]
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I thought you accomplished that by wandering off.
[ That would be another thing he's noticed, for the record. ]
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FROM: athos@cdc.org
It seems to do the trick.
[ Nobody's followed him so far. ]
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Sometimes the lack of an answer is enough of an answer. If you're listening properly.
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Perhaps you should spend your time more wisely.
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Discovering who my friends are is, I think, a very good use of my time.
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Wesley seems interesting.
[ STOP TRYING TO UNDERSTAND HIM. ]
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FROM: sturmhond@cdc.org
Yes. He seems stoic to the point of unsociable, with a desire to keep almost everyone at arms length. I wonder who he’s like.
[ The two of you drive him to distraction, honestly. ]
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One day your curiosity will get the better of you. I'll try to be demure when it does.
[ OR MAYBE HE'LL POINT AND LAUGH. ]
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FROM: sturmhond@cdc.org
You’re ever so polite when you threaten, Athos. It’s much appreciated.
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I'm glad I meet your approval.