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[both_neither]

[Whether it was what he meant or not, Vicious' exit from the castle, temporary or otherwise, seemed to make it clear that he should do what he'd been avoiding for the last few months - finding a new place in town. His comrade didn't need any careful looking after any more, after the incident aboard the spaceship. Hadn't for quite a long time.

If Vicious wanted space he'd get it. And, whenever he got back, a bigger bed, should he ever want to make use of it. He hoped that would be enough. Doing something about it was better than worrying]

[To friends - away from Spike and Faye]

I got a new place in town. A bit of an upgrade from my last apartment. Even has electricity.

Anybody is welcome to stop by, especially if you need a break from the castle. [And he'll write down the address. It's on the south side of town.]
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So I've spent the last couple of months learning to ride a horse. I wouldn't call myself an expert, but steady enough that I might mention the biggest reason I decided to try this out. Someone mentioned awhile back that there was no way to get food delivery from town to the castle, but this way I can offer that. And not just food either. Anything you want sent to the castle, or delivered to town, I could do.

This is more of a test run for now, to see how much interest I get.

And, hey, if anyone who's better at riding than me would like to get in on this, we could make a joint business of it. It's a good way to pass the time and make some money. Potentially, anyway.

Let me know.

Comments

Dictated - and Filtered

[the_effect_she_has]

Well look at you, fancy man.

[She might be smirking a little at you, sir.]

[both_neither]

[Smirk all you like, lady]

Next thing you know I'll have a doorman.

[the_effect_she_has]

[She will, thanks. She's good at it.]

If you have a doorman, you know you'll have to get servants.

[both_neither]

Anybody you'd like to recommend?

[the_effect_she_has]

I don't know many people who are that servile, honestly.

[both_neither]

Not even for the right amount of cash?

[the_effect_she_has]

Depends on the amount of cash. But trust me, you don't want me cleaning up after you. I'm a total slob.

Filter forever

[mal_addict]

Oooooooooh electricity you are moving up in the world.

ditto

[both_neither]

And running water.

[mal_addict]

Wow, best slow down, life in the fast lane might be a bit much for you.

[both_neither]

Aw, are you worried I might go out and go something really crazy like buy a toaster?

[mal_addict]

I have to admit, I am a little.

[both_neither]

Well, I guess you'll just have to stop by every now and then to keep me in line.

[yay_heiress]

You upgraded to electricity?
What's next? Central air and heat?

[Because London never quite grasped the concept of not living with electricity on a normal basis.]

[both_neither]

Well, let's not get carried away. I need to be able to afford rent.

[yay_heiress]

And you moved out of the castle... why?

[both_neither]

Breathing room. [And me means as much between him and Vicious as between him and the castle]

[yay_heiress]

But it's a castle! There's more room to breathe here than there is in a little old apartment with no AC!

[both_neither]

[Oh London...]

I have a whole town's worth down here.

[3nterprising]

A horseback delivery service? Hmph. You'd think that with all the things in this castle, they'd at least give you a car.

[both_neither]

[Well, he stole Spike's, but that didn't really work out as well as he'd hoped]

Seems like cars come at a premium out here. And I hate to think what it would do to me for asking.

[3nterprising]

You have a good point there.
Well, as long as you can get along with a horse.

[both_neither]

It's taking some getting used to. Nothing at all like a ship.

[3nterprising]

It probably has fewer buttons.
Does your horse have a name?

[both_neither]

You know, I never asked. I just borrow them from the stables.