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shacklebreaker) wrote2015-03-19 09:50 am
shacklebreaker) wrote2015-03-19 09:50 am
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Wouldn't that be more of a paycut to yourself than to me?
[She would be far quicker to lose patience with it more than he would, anyway. Or he'd pretend not to care for long enough that she would give up.]
Small solace though it is, if anyone can survive in the clink, it is her. [Others, like him, often have to forcefully adapt. He can't imagine Ryuko having that issue.]
[She would be far quicker to lose patience with it more than he would, anyway. Or he'd pretend not to care for long enough that she would give up.]
Small solace though it is, if anyone can survive in the clink, it is her. [Others, like him, often have to forcefully adapt. He can't imagine Ryuko having that issue.]
I have self-control, [ she says proudly. (No she doesn't.) ]
But, yes, I think so, too. [ That at least makes her smile. ] Maybe her stories will be more outrageous than yours.
But, yes, I think so, too. [ That at least makes her smile. ] Maybe her stories will be more outrageous than yours.
I can think of a whole number of ways to test that self-control. [He grins, though really, he's just trying to mess with her.]
Hmph, and what's so outrageous about my stories?
Hmph, and what's so outrageous about my stories?
[ ah.. she just winces, hearing the first statement. ]
I don't like the sound of that.
I don't like the sound of that.
There is a rule in the clink: don't make threats if you're unwilling to face the consequences.
[And he goes to kiss her with that same shit-eating grin. So much for paycuts.]
[And he goes to kiss her with that same shit-eating grin. So much for paycuts.]
Aaaah! [ shoving a hand in his face afterwards. ] That's no way to treat your boss!
[Oof. One of these days you're going to break his nose or something, Athena.]
Then how would you prefer to be treated?
[ANSWER WISELY...]
Then how would you prefer to be treated?
[ANSWER WISELY...]
[ SIMON'S HAWK. ATTACKS HER IN COURT. THIS IS NOTHING. ]
Like a princess!
[ She did not answer wisely. ]
Like a princess!
[ She did not answer wisely. ]
Well, I suppose every princess needs a villainous foe to plot her downfall. Who better than I?
[Your knight is in another castle???]
[Your knight is in another castle???]
Though I've hardly any real task ahead of me, when the princess is intent on shutting herself in a tower.
[Setting aside the papers he'd been skimming, he gets to his feet.]
Silliness aside, if you need more time alone, I'll not disturb you any longer.
[Setting aside the papers he'd been skimming, he gets to his feet.]
Silliness aside, if you need more time alone, I'll not disturb you any longer.
I'm not intent on-- [ a deep breath, and then a sigh. ] I'm fine.
But... thanks. For checking up on me, and cheering me up, and trying to help. I think I'll really be needing your help in a lot of things, so please bear with me.
But... thanks. For checking up on me, and cheering me up, and trying to help. I think I'll really be needing your help in a lot of things, so please bear with me.
Hmph... There's really no need to thank me, when my blade is sworn to serve you in all things.
[And perhaps he can make up for a little of the pain he inflicted on her, by helping her with Ryuko. He turns to leave.]
You know where to find me if you need me.
[And perhaps he can make up for a little of the pain he inflicted on her, by helping her with Ryuko. He turns to leave.]
You know where to find me if you need me.
I'll be done here soon. I'll see you later.
[ still gotta do more nerdery, sorry!! but that definitely did cheer her up, and she'll just be reading rather than reading and brooding once Simon leaves. ]
[ still gotta do more nerdery, sorry!! but that definitely did cheer her up, and she'll just be reading rather than reading and brooding once Simon leaves. ]
[Scuttlebutt often had to "work herself up" to prepare for making phone calls, but this especially was difficult knowing it was a call to the scary Prosecutor Samurai...]
[...but...]
[they were both stranded far from home now, and her meetings with Aura Blackquill had put a dent in her image of him, just a little...]
[eventually she made the call]
Sss, sss, sss. Hello? Prosecutor Blackquill? Hi! Myriam Scuttlebutt here, your former witness?
[she paused. That was probably a bad thing to remind him of, but oops, she'd already said it]
I'm... ah... running a newspaper now! Maybe you've seen it? The Cerealia Times? We recently published our sixth edition...
[another short awkward pause]
--Anyway! I have a small matter I wanted to discuss with you. Just... you know, if you would consent to a question or two... then... get back to me! Anytime's fine! Kahk kahk...
...see you.
[click]
[...but...]
[they were both stranded far from home now, and her meetings with Aura Blackquill had put a dent in her image of him, just a little...]
[eventually she made the call]
Sss, sss, sss. Hello? Prosecutor Blackquill? Hi! Myriam Scuttlebutt here, your former witness?
[she paused. That was probably a bad thing to remind him of, but oops, she'd already said it]
I'm... ah... running a newspaper now! Maybe you've seen it? The Cerealia Times? We recently published our sixth edition...
[another short awkward pause]
--Anyway! I have a small matter I wanted to discuss with you. Just... you know, if you would consent to a question or two... then... get back to me! Anytime's fine! Kahk kahk...
...see you.
[click]
Hello, Box Top. I've seen the Cerealia Times, and I must say, it is a vast improvement on that high school claptrap you used to publish.
[Not that it's much of a compliment, but he'll let her take it as one if it makes her feel better.
There's a pause next, as if he's considering his response. Or maybe he's just trying to wig her out a little, who knows. Then he continues:]
Go on. Though whether I choose to answer depends on the nature of the questions, and whither the answers are destined to find themselves in print.
[Not that it's much of a compliment, but he'll let her take it as one if it makes her feel better.
There's a pause next, as if he's considering his response. Or maybe he's just trying to wig her out a little, who knows. Then he continues:]
Go on. Though whether I choose to answer depends on the nature of the questions, and whither the answers are destined to find themselves in print.
Hey! I'm immensely proud of both works... and may I say, your sample size of the Themis Herald was very limited, at best. Of course, now I have a highly motivated team of very talented individuals helping me, so some increase in quality is natural. Sss, sss, sss!
[all right, that was enough tooting her own horn; Blackquill probably wouldn't let her get away with any more]
Well, to be perfectly honest, I'm investigating a possible lead... on a possible story... regarding a possible person you may be connected with!
Possibly. Sss, sss, sss.
[all right, that was enough tooting her own horn; Blackquill probably wouldn't let her get away with any more]
Well, to be perfectly honest, I'm investigating a possible lead... on a possible story... regarding a possible person you may be connected with!
Possibly. Sss, sss, sss.
[He just gives a dismissive 'hmph'. As expected, he's none too impressed with her stroking her own ego.]
That's a great deal more possibilities than I care to hear, so kindly cease in beating around the bush. What is the story you're reporting, and to whom are you alluding?
That's a great deal more possibilities than I care to hear, so kindly cease in beating around the bush. What is the story you're reporting, and to whom are you alluding?
Right. First things first, as they say...
I was wondering, could you describe, in your own words, what you think about Miss Aura Blackquill? What sort of person is she?
--Oh, don't worry, I don't intend to print your response. Please be candid.
I was wondering, could you describe, in your own words, what you think about Miss Aura Blackquill? What sort of person is she?
--Oh, don't worry, I don't intend to print your response. Please be candid.
My candid response? The entire colony should tremble at what she could do, if ever she gained control of the entire robot population.
I'm well aware of her technical knowledge... that's been pretty documented. Sss.
Would you also say she's the type who would use her control of robots... or other technology... to perhaps attempt to fulfill any grudges she might have?
Would you also say she's the type who would use her control of robots... or other technology... to perhaps attempt to fulfill any grudges she might have?
Such a curiously specific question...
What manner of story are you pursuing that would ask that of me?
What manner of story are you pursuing that would ask that of me?
I guess you could say I'm less pursuing a story and more pursuing the truth.
Well, I have nothing to say in regards to her conduct toward others. That's her own business.
If you've a braincell or two rolling around inside that box of yours, you'll stay out of her affairs as well.
If you've a braincell or two rolling around inside that box of yours, you'll stay out of her affairs as well.
[ sometime in the middle of the night, because athena hasn't really been sleeping early, she decides to bother simon who's hopefully still awake. why? she's hearing things she shouldn't be. her eyes are droopy, though, and it's obvious she's tired. but fear's taken control of her and now she doesn't want to try sleeping again.
she knocks on his door before calling out to him. ]
Simon... are you still awake?
she knocks on his door before calling out to him. ]
Simon... are you still awake?
Edited (lol dates r hard) 2015-07-30 13:15 (UTC)
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