paradisa | twenty-seventh twist of the coil

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twenty-seventh twist of the coil

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You wouldn't happen to know where they're keeping that bird you and the others brought back, would you?

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This has been on my mind quite a bit recently- and before I ask it, no I still haven't completely forgiven you for taking away my bunsen burner, even if I was drunk.

But anyways...have you ever tried espresso before? Given your adoration of coffee, I was curious.

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[There is actually a long pause here. He honestly doesn't know what to say, after hearing that she had come back.]

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Never mind.

[Hey, he went over a hundred years without her, he can go a few days more without having to awkwardly talk to her about her return.]

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[After writing in those filters, Tesla leans back in his chair with an audible creak, ready to talk to the populace of the castle once again.]

You know...hasn't it been a bit too quiet lately? I'm not talking about the expedition that just came back, I'm talking about the castle in general. Shouldn't one of those crazy castle-wide losses or world changes be happening by now? I mean, it's been too quiet. Too normal...well, if you ignore all the individual losses everyone has from time to time.

Or am I just missing something? Because it feels an awful lot like the quiet before the storm, in my opinion...

[WAY TO MAKE EVERYONE PARANOID, TESLA, A+]

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That's fine because I still fail to feel even remotely bad about doing that.

[There's a pause here] That's nothing like decaf is it? [She says decaf with the same venom one would use for 'arsenic' or 'dog turd']

[YOU WOUND HIM AND SCIENCE, MAL. ESPECIALLY SCIENCE.]

What, you're not even going to begin to give it back? I mean, I could always wish up another one, but I liked that one.

[And a laugh.] Oh, quite the contrary, Mal. Extremely contrary. Lesser beings would bounce through the roof after drinking espresso. Not literally, but still, it is about as far away from decaf as one can get.

I don't know. Are you planning on creating alcohol again and being stupid?

[Oh okay, now she actually sounds interested] So it's very strong coffee, then?

No, I'm not. The hangover from that little incident was enough, trust me...

Oh, the strongest sort of coffee you could get. [He grins, even though she can't see.] Want to go out on the town to try some?

Okay, then you can have your little fire thing back.

[She actually sounds a little amused] Are you asking me out on a date?

[Wait. She should add to that before he gets huffy and she loses the chance of glorious coffee. And spending time with him, she guesses]

Sounds fun. Okay.

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Action forever

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wow latteeee

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NEVER FORGIVEN

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SOBS, LEAVES FOREVER

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no wait I changed my mind come back ;;

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/comes back ;;

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I am not telling you where it is. [Said in the flattest tone of voice possible.]

[YOU ARE THE BIGGEST SCIENCE PARTY POOPER EVER why is he your friend, again. >8I]

Why not? I just want to look at it like everyone else did.

[Because who else would he commiserate with over John getting the girl? :|]

Because, Nikola, if I show you where it is there is no guarantee I would return to it's enclosure at a later date to find it as I left it.

[True. :I]

[And he lets out an annoyed huff, like a kid who has been told he cannot have cookies before his dinner.]

Really! Honestly, James, what do you think of me? I just want to look. Did I mention anything about stealing it?

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What do you mean?

Oh, you know how this castle tends to torture us every once in a while?

Well, it's been a while, and it hasn't done anything to make us suffer yet, which makes me think that somethings bad is going to come over the horizon if we aren't careful.

I see. And you seem eager for something bad to happen.

Not terribly, actually, I mean, it would be a good break from the boredom, but then again, I don't want to be turned into a bird or have to fight against space krakens or something as idiotic as that.

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Can't say I do. Who's asking?

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[There is the longest silence because HE REMEMBERS YOU, YOU AND YOUR LITTLE RAT AND EVERYTHING AND NOW HE IS REMEMBERING HOW MUCH HE DOESN'T LIKE YOU.]

Let me guess, your name is James, too?

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[ James does know how to make excellent first impressions on people, it's true.

He makes a scoffing sound like the very idea offends him. ]

Who me? James? Really? Where would you even get an idea like that?

[ Said in a stage whisper, clearly still meant to be heard. ]

Daft.

Oh, shut it.

[You are definitely not one of his favorite people here, James, thanks to the little stunt you pulled a while ago.]

Where's your stupid rat? Finally got rid of it, or are you going to remind me of its existence at every turn?

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[PLEASE TESLA there's no such thing as too paranoid.]

The castle is probably gearing up for something horrific.

[Says the Queen of Non-trust.]

[GLAD TO KNOW SOMEONE AGREES.]

Most likely. I mean, there is such a thing as "too quiet" around here.

[Well duh. You never know who is going to try and kill you - because most of them are trying to kill you.]

We at least know something bad is going to happen. Eventually.

True, but can we actually do anything about it, or just build shelter to ward off the oncoming storm?

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So good to nearly hear from you.

[Have sarcasm Nikola, all of it.]

[HELEN DON'T BE LIKE THAT.]

Cut me some slack, alright? The way the castle tosses you back and forth really makes my head spin...

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[You expected something else? Something...easy?]

Yes, we go for decades without seeing each other, you try to kill me, I try to save you. This is really so much stranger. I can see how it might tax even your capacities.

[She seemed to be pleased with that, pleased enough to move on more compassionately.]

[A MAN CAN HOPE, OKAY.]

You obviously haven't been here long enough. Well, current you, anyways. The last time you were here for months.

Anyways...have you got settled in? James probably showed you the ropes, didn't he?

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