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[luthored]

[Ezio Auditore]

So, I was thinking... This may sound ridiculous.

[ Shut up she isn't flustered ahem ahem. ]

We got to know each other so well in Paris, but I didn't really get you anything for Christmas, and I feel like I should have, considering nobody would have gotten their presents if not for you.

So why don't I make you some lunch sometime? Any day is fine, since I work evenings. If you like, we can go horseback riding and have a picnic. There's a large tree not too far out that's...surprisingly warm.

[/Ezio Auditore]

[Lilah Morgan]

How's the house hunt going?

[ If all's been according to plan, then terribly. But Lana can't be controlling everything so she has to check and see. It's a casual enough question, right? Especially when the person asking was supposed to be the one 'recommending' you... ]

[/Lilah Morgan]

[Tess Mercer]

I'd like to meet, and talk. Something I wish I had done more the last time you were here. What day are you free?

[ No she isn't asking if Tess wants to talk. That isn't even an option, honey. ]

[/Tess Mercer]

[Ray Stantz & Jet]

I wanted to thank the both of you properly for helping me back at Libet. I know I wasn't really aware of what was going on when I eventually woke up, so...

Thank you. And if there's anything I can do to pay you back, let me know.

[/Ray Stantz & Jet]

[Wesley Wyndam-Pryce]

I got a new toy.

[/Wesley Wyndam-Pryce]

I'll be honest and say that Friday really lived up to its reputation, didn't it? I heard a lot of people got creeped out, but I didn't hear about anything serious happening. At least I hope that's right.

It would help if people checked in and let me know they're okay.

Comments

[compels]

Pretty quiet, if you ignored all the Paranormal Activity in the walls and the rousing chorus of paranoid morons.

[luthored]

[ Oh you. B| ]

It's hardly paranoid when the castle has a habit of tormenting people.

[compels]

Call me crazy, but -- actually, do me a favor and don't -- but, I prefer to wait until it actually does some tormenting before I start freaking out.

[luthored]

Well of course you wouldn't understand what it's like to feel hunted.

Lana

[assassino]

Ridiculous? Not at all, bella.

I would be honoured to taste your cooking. How is Tuesday, for you?

Ezio

[luthored]

Tuesday's fine! I don't even work that day, so it doesn't have to be rushed.

Lana

[assassino]

Va bene, I'll look forward to it.

Missing Paris yet?

Lana

[demonologist]

I've got a new toy too, actually, and have been meaning to show it to you.

Wesley

[luthored]

[ A few minutes later ]

Honestly, I'm not really in the mood to share gadgets anymore. Maybe a rain check? I'm sorry for calling you out and then pulling this.

Lana

[demonologist]

Let me guess. You and Damon had words with each other. He's back to sending threats my way, it would seem.

[A brief pause and then in a softer tone:]

Are you all right?

Lana

[succubitch]

A little troublesome, but nothing I can't handle. [It's actually been more bothersome than she originally planned it to be. It makes her almost wish Gavin was around, his specialty was realty.

Not that she ever would have asked that smug little toad for help anyways.]

Lilah

[luthored]

[ A smirk, though one wouldn't be able to tell in her tone. ]

Troublesome? How so? Haven't you gotten any callbacks?

Lana

[succubitch]

I've gotten a few, but somehow it never ends up panning out. It's almost as if someone's discouraging them from it. [Her voice remains even. Almost friendly. Certainly not accusatory.]

Lana

[fredless]

[There's a bit of a delay here while Fred thinks things over. Not because she'd wondering if it's her place -- she'd almost completely certain she knows it isn't her place. But Lana did a lot for her on the expedition, something that Fred hasn't forgotten.

And there was enough public there that Fred feels compelled to reach out]

How about a drink, on me? I could even return your knife.

...which sounds a bit ominous to start. But it's all above board I promise.

Fred

[luthored]

[ Oh this is kind of...surprising. And the timing is uncomfortable. Fred has never offered to buy her a drink before. Damon mentioned Wesley's name out loud. Lana can add two plus two.

That doesn't mean she's exactly in the mood to socialize, though. She sounds hesitant. ]

Um, honestly, I'm not sure. I actually was going to make plans with Wesley and then canceled, so it'd feel a little weird to hang out with you instead.

Lana

[fredless]

[Honestly, she wasn't overly optimistic about the reception her offer was going to receive. And that's just to start]

You don't have to feel bad about saying no. I just wanted to put it out there.

[There's a definite note in her voice as well. One that's not especially pleased about what Wesley might be getting himself into again. But that's for later]

And I can always just drop your knife by the restaurant.

lana }

[howruthless]

[lovely to know she doesn't have a choice in the matter]

I could spare some time tomorrow, if that works for you?

tess }

[luthored]

Something actually just came up, so tomorrow isn't any good. But I'm free Monday afternoon or Tuesday evening.

lana }

[howruthless]

Tuesday evening would be perfect.

[even though her mun unwittingly slept through it took forever with this tag, but they can always backdate.]

[onlyanapple]

Still alive, nearly got shot at once, but eh. Them's the breaks.

[luthored]

You weren't intentionally sneaking up on people in the dark, were you?

[onlyanapple]

...Only one? Hence the gun pointing.

[wilder]

Is every Friday the 13th supposed to be like that?

[luthored]

It's not supposed to be like that, but it's a superstitious date. People expect bad things to happen.

[wilder]

Oh, so it's one of those things.

Then the castle just took it overboard?