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[shacklebreaker]

"You've reached Simon Blackquill. Leave a message if you are so inclined -- but be brief."

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[shacklebreaker]

How much you choose to burden yourself with is your own call.

[JUST SAYING. To her question, though, he nods.]

Certainly. Ryuko's fears about your culinary ability appear to be unfounded.

[psycholawgy]

Well, I learned how to cook here. We both did.

[ she's so proud of herself, she thinks she can down an entire glass of wine. so she does that. ick, it's so bitter, and her face shows it. but what's done is done. ]

[shacklebreaker]

Athena, you should really pace y-- [When he notices she's going to finish the whole glass in one go, he reaches as if to stop her-- but no, too late. He sits back with an exasperated expression.]

... I hope you realise that wasn't mere grape juice.

[psycholawgy]

[ she's definitely starting to feel dizzy, and but at least it doesn't seem like she's going to hurl any time soon. ]

Water...

[shacklebreaker]

[He sighs and gets up to fetch her a large glass of water. ...And hide the rest of the wine bottle, while he's at it.]

You're supposed to drink wine slowly, you dolt.

[psycholawgy]

[ YEAH LET'S DRINK THIS GLASS OF WATER STRAIGHT, TOO. ]

But I was in the moment!

[shacklebreaker]

[He sits back down, not even bothering to ask what about the moment suggested downing a glass of wine was a good idea.]

I've met few people so high maintenance as you.

[psycholawgy]

[ to celebrate that she's gotten better at cooking, obviously!! ]

I'm not high— [ no... no, she knows she can be spoiled, so she immediately deflates and just pokes at her spaghetti. ] I'm glad you like the food.

I didn't know how to cook when I got here, but Ryuko and I learned together.

[shacklebreaker]

[Nice subject change, there.]

Has Archer been teaching you a thing or two, or does he guard his trade secrets jealously?

[psycholawgy]

I know how to read a cookbook!

[ gosh simon gosh!!!! ]

[shacklebreaker]

I don't doubt that, but sometimes it is beneficial to have a teacher.

[Gosh yourself!!]

[psycholawgy]

Well, Ryuko doesn't like Archer, so I can't let him teach us.

[shacklebreaker]

I still don't see why they can't get along. They're both such agreeable individuals.

[How he can say that with a straight face is a mystery.]

[psycholawgy]

Were you also voted class clown aside from prom king?

[ because you're funnier than moe... truly. . . ]

[shacklebreaker]

As flattering as such a title is, I'm afraid not.

[...He developed most of his bad sense of humour in prison.]

[psycholawgy]

(It's actually not flattering at all.)

You certainly know when to be funny.

[ but enough about that. . . ]

So... this isn't sweet or anything, but I was hoping if you'd help me question somebody.

[shacklebreaker]

Oh? I'm listening.

[There might be a predatory gleam in his eye as he says that.]

[psycholawgy]

It's-- well- [ HMMMM how does she begin. ] My friend found a strange document while snooping around CERES. So we want to interrogate one of the employees to get more information.

I think with you and me as part of the team, we'd be able to get what we need.

[shacklebreaker]

If it's CERES you're after, you should exercise discretion in where you discuss these matters.

[He suspects CERES' eyes and ears are on them constantly, particularly in their apartments. But since she's already gone ahead and said it, they might as well continue. There's no taking it back now.]

What is this strange document?

[psycholawgy]

Something called the Queen File. I have no idea what's on it. . .

[ she continues to eat, unsure of what to say next. she's really curious, though. ]

But I'd do whatever I can go get more information. CERES is just... [ for lack of better word, and because her immaturity is showing- ] really stupid. And annoying. I hate them now.

[shacklebreaker]

Is there no talking you out of it and letting me handle it?

[He'd sooner she didn't attempt anything so risky just to gather intelligence, but he also knows there's little to stop Athena once her mind is set on something.]

[psycholawgy]

Oh! I'm glad you asked.

[ a short pause. ]

Nope. This was my idea, so there's no way I'm not taking part in it.

[shacklebreaker]

Then I have no choice but to accompany you. But we can discuss the logistics of such an effort later -- let's not allow CERES to sabotage today more than they already have.

[psycholawgy]

Good thinking. [ she nods accordingly. it's pretty nice that simon doesn't want to ruin today. it's... a really nice sentiment. ]

And thank you.

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[fairbrook]

Mr. Blackquill, how do you fare?

[She hasn't seen him turn in for work at all, and what with these storms, she cannot help but feel as if something awful may have happened. Have a concerned boss.]