AUDIENCE FOR: Alphinaud Leveilleur

[guestservices]

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[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?

[sageguidance]

Yes—or does that only apply to the staff?

[guestservices]

It's as your contracts say. Anyone in the lobby to check out at the appointed time gets to go home, no strings attached. And once there aren't any guests here, there's no reason to keep the employees here, either.

[sageguidance]

… I see. That’s a relief—truly. Then our primary focus on our end of matters is—well, us.

[guestservices]

...

[they nod]

Just remember - the Nightman has certain expectations. One of them is that there isn't a way back for you all. If he sees something outside of his expectations, it might make things harder for you, so - just, be careful while you're planning... whatever it is you're planning.

[sageguidance]

[ a nod ]

Certainly. To speak true, we have naught as far as plans go regarding that. It seems, however, that we should act quickly, for time is now against us.

[guestservices]

Right. ...one way or another, everyone's stay here is just about over.