AUDIENCE FOR: Alphinaud Leveilleur

[guestservices]

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Comments

[guestservices]

I think that would be wise, yes. And be sure not to discuss precisely what the distractions are in too much detail publicly - you have to make it look spontaneous, or else you-know-who is going to think something weird is going on.

[sageguidance]

Absolutely. Duly noted, then—and next time, we need not involve you and yours. Though I believe it obvious your lot is hardly any more fond of these circumstances than us, we were uncertain as to whether or not your overseeing us would be a detriment to our plans.

[guestservices]

We certainly couldn't attend any of them - if we were spotted there, that would be a disaster. But... like I said before, it isn't my eyes you need to worry about. Do with that as you will. Just be careful who you repeat it to, if there's not some kind of ongoing distraction.

[sageguidance]

Of course—I am not so bold as to think brazenly speaking wouldn't go wrong. Fortunately, I would dare say that I am quite adept at crafting my words in any given situation.

[guestservices]

[they laugh]

I can see that. Thanks, Alphinaud.

[sageguidance]

Of course. You are quite...

... Oh, I do have another question. Earlier in the past week, there were—particular findings shared. I take it you are aware of these findings, yes?

[guestservices]

Findings...?

[sageguidance]

Then you do not? I shall not speak of them, if it comes at too great a risk for you.

[guestservices]

A lot of things have been found, Alphinaud... I think you'll need to be a little more specific so I even know what you're talking about so I can confirm if I know about it already or not...

[sageguidance]

—Yes, right. Forgive me, that was erring on the side of caution a bit too much. Among the living there were files found—about the staff in particular.

[guestservices]

Oh, you mean our employment contracts? Yes, we saw that.

[sageguidance]

[ a nod ]

Then... Would you be opposed to me calling you by your name?

[guestservices]

...

[they fidget with the hem of their sleeve.]

You really want to?

[sageguidance]

If you would allow me, I would like to.

[guestservices]

...I guess I can't stop you. Just between us, okay?

[sageguidance]

Of course—between us only.

Lila, then. Though I wish the circumstances were better for us, I am glad I can greet you with your name again.

[guestservices]

...

[they tilt their head to one side.]

...you really mean that, after you heard about the employment contracts?

[sageguidance]

I have heard of them, yes, but were those contracts not written by a man so vile? What was written had not put you into a favorable light, but am I to trust every word of it?

I do genuinely hope that our friendship was not built upon false pretenses.

[guestservices]

...

[they shake their head.]

I genuinely enjoy your company, Alphinaud. I'm happy to call you my friend.

[sageguidance]

Then I am happy to call you mine. 'Tis my wish to help you alongside everyone else here.

[guestservices]

...you really are very kind! Keep that up, and I think we'll all make it out of this alright.

[sageguidance]

I can but pray that we will, but thank you. If naught else, I would be glad to see you unbound from that contract.

[guestservices]

[they laugh]

You don't need to worry about that. The terms of my employment end when checkout happens - so, there's only about a week left on this job for me, too.

[sageguidance]

[ he looks a little surprised ]

That easily? Is that true for all of the living?

[guestservices]

[tilts their head to one side]

For all of the living...? You mean the guests?