You are missing a rousing game of "Never Have I Ever," Claude. Bucky is insisting that he has never had intimate relations with... how did he phrase it...? Ah, yes. A "blue space alien queen". I do not know why he felt the need to bring it up, as I am quite sure no one else there had, either.
[a beat.]
Also, Dimitri set the parlor on fire.
[another beat. they look to orion.]
...I am sure he did not call you solely so that you could call me - there is no need for you to leave...
I'm glad the spirits are high with everyone. [ good for them!!
he glances at orion ]
Yeah, I'm happy to have you here, Orion. I do enjoy your company, you know. Plus you don't want to miss the story for why Dimitri set the parlour on fire, do you?
They have been looking for ways to keep themselves occupied. Perhaps if you have any suggestions, I could pass them on for you?
[as for the rest of that...]
Well... [they glance at a shadow cast by something in the lobby.] As far as I can tell, he simply felt like doing it. Souji followed him. I believe they were doing something with eggs...?
oh, yes. they nod to claude's question, though - orion's veil moves briefly, like they're looking over virgo to make sure there's no wine on them... and once they've ensured that is the case, they fall quiet, folding their hands in front of themselves to listen. ]
[they are poked! claude's finger does not pass through them, and they make a small noise of surprise.]
Oh... it is a staff perk, mainly. And even then, I must concentrate on whatever I am interacting with to make it work... [never forget their frankly pathetic attempts at picking up a shovel to give to dimitri during trial] Concentration can be a bit difficult...
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... And I can't ring the bell. Would you be able to ring it for me?
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[ claude...
they nod their head, though. ] I could. Come along, then.
[ and they'll start to head off for the front desk, glancing back to make sure claude is following. once they get there, they ding virgo's bell!! ]
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they look between claude and orion.]
...oh! Hello!
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claude looks amused ]
Hello, Virgo. Didn't pull you from anything too important, did we?
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they fold their hands in front of themselves and give virgo a brief bow of their head. ]
Mr. Von Riegan wanted to see you. I won't intrude on your conversation...
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[a beat.]
Also, Dimitri set the parlor on fire.
[another beat. they look to orion.]
...I am sure he did not call you solely so that you could call me - there is no need for you to leave...
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I'm glad the spirits are high with everyone. [ good for them!!
he glances at orion ]
Yeah, I'm happy to have you here, Orion. I do enjoy your company, you know. Plus you don't want to miss the story for why Dimitri set the parlour on fire, do you?
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they look between the two of them...who is intruding here...
but after a pause: ]
... Why in the world did Mr. Blaiddyd set the parlor on fire....?
[ but apparently they aren't going anywhere between claude and virgo both so. carry on with storytime. ]
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[as for the rest of that...]
Well... [they glance at a shadow cast by something in the lobby.] As far as I can tell, he simply felt like doing it. Souji followed him. I believe they were doing something with eggs...?
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or is it simply a Sign to be Careful ]
... Dimitri has always been unconventional with food, so this doesn't surprise me.
[ he sighs ]
I'd advise them not to miss me too much. And if they must, to not rely on alcohol but instead rely on each other.
[ sorry orion you have to see this side of him ]
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Alcohol does tend to dull the senses - perhaps Mr. Okita was teaching Mr. Blaiddyd how to cook? I suppose it's nice to hear that they're bonding.
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I will inform them that you said that. They have taken quite a bit of wine from the wine cellar, I believe. Bucky attempted to dump some on my head.
[there is not a drop of wine on them.]
...oh, maybe that was it! They do seem to get along rather well. [...] How are you doing, Claude?
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I'm alright, if a little disoriented.
[ reaches out to poke virgo ]
Was wondering if you had any advice on being able to touch things, or if that's a staff perk.
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oh, yes. they nod to claude's question, though - orion's veil moves briefly, like they're looking over virgo to make sure there's no wine on them... and once they've ensured that is the case, they fall quiet, folding their hands in front of themselves to listen. ]
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Oh... it is a staff perk, mainly. And even then, I must concentrate on whatever I am interacting with to make it work... [never forget their frankly pathetic attempts at picking up a shovel to give to dimitri during trial] Concentration can be a bit difficult...
[SIGHS.]
...and Hope? Is he well, too?
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sorry orion, claude is going to put a hand on virgo's shoulder because he's desperate to remember that he's real. ]
Hope is ever focused on the goal.
[ clears throat ]
Our recent rowdiness hasn't bothered you much, has it?