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[ofhope]

Pharos— Ryoji doesn't seem to be here any longer. Better, more important things to tend to, no?

[ A chuckle, though it's a melancholy in nature. It seems to drift, like his thoughts, before he speaks up again. ]

This mansion belonged to Zelman Clock, then Ryoji, and now...me. It's empty, and quiet, and absolutely perfect. Except...

It needs a maid or steward. Those that served here from the city have slowly left, [ or been killed in accidental fits, you know, it happens! ] so the position needs to be filled more urgently than ever. Thanksgiving is coming up, after all.

It can...pay, I suppose. Whatever you desire.

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[workaphilic]

For music.

[ofhope]

Will you bring some?

[ Since he's not about to go to the castle to ask it for some music somebody suggested. ]

[workaphilic]

I could play it for you. See if you enjoy it enough to find it for yourself.

[He's been wishing for cigarettes too often lately, he needs to cut back. And the plan here is not to hand out his music collection.]

[ofhope]

Mm, sure.

[workaphilic]

Settled, then. Do you have a preference for a time?

[ofhope]

Evenings are the best time for music.

[workaphilic]

True enough.

[ofhope]

Then, when you have an evening that's all too quiet, share the music with me.

[workaphilic]

Gladly.