paradisa | twenty-seventh twist of the coil

[Filtered to James]

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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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[Filtered to Maladict]

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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[Filtered to Helen Magnus]

[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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[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?

[Hope away dear one, hope away.]

So I fail in seniority? Shame on me. Really Nikola, we're all in a strange place and you would rather ignore friends than speak to them?

James and I have talked, somewhat.

[She doesn't sound happy about the degree of that, but drops it quickly enough.]

Hey, I've been through the whole "this castle sucks your soul" spiel a thousand times, sue me if I didn't want to repeat it again. Besides, you're a smart woman- I'm sure you would've figured everything out without my unnecessary help.

...Somewhat? Oh, let me guess, he's feeling the boomerang effect too, isn't he?

I did indeed, thank you. Others have been very kind in helping me, including a certain lovely lady by the name of Maladict.

He... hasn't spoken to me about it, really.

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Um. Well, then. Has she said anything about her relationship with me?

Hmmm. How odd, James usually likes to talk one's ear off, and I know he liked to do it with you. Maybe he's just shocked by how fast the castle took you back. I know I was. Usually, when people leave, they don't return so quickly.

I think she felt that might be best coming from you, she is outspoken but not entirely without discretion. I think you could learn a lot from her.

I think it is more that I am the sore subject, I get the distinct feeling he has avoided me since I arrived, to whatever degree that is possible.

twenty-seventh twist of the coil

Nikola

Helen

Nikola

Tesla

Marco

POLO okay let me die in the corner in embarassment okay

Nikola Noooooooooooooooooooo I will bring you back! With love and cupcakes!