AUDIENCE FOR: Sebastian Debeste

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week 2, monday

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[it isn't too long after sebastian rings the bell that he finds himself waiting in silence...until a voice speaks up behind him.]

Afternoon, Sebastian.

[a cat tail flicks from behind them, ears swiveling just slightly as they pluck the paper from the tip box.]

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[ meanwhile sebastian is here with the fluffy tail and ears of a top pomeranian ]

Hey. I...

...Huh. This stuff happens to you guys too? The...

[ gestures at tail ]

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[the cat ears flatten a little like they're annoyed.]

Yup. Apparently so. I was sort of hoping it wouldn't be that obvious, but luck's not on my side here.

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I guess you could do worse than a cat, at least... Why is this even happening?

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[i want to say seb as missile is cute btw. this is the mod saying so, not aquarius themselves.]

I can absolutely do worse. [but they shrug!] The hotel sometimes does whatever it wants for the sake of "entertainment." Push people, that sort of thing. You didn't experience anything like this, did you?

week 3, sunday

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[shadows swirl and gemini steps out of the portal...promptly picking up the cookie to examine it.]

Thank you? [they seem unsure, but they will take it.] I presume you are here for your task, Mister Debeste.

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Rin made it, they're really good. And, uh, he should have legitimate access to the kitchen, by the way.

[ just throws that out there while he's here since he was talking about that with rin and kazu last night... ugh. he's so fucking tired and he looks like garbage. ]

A-anyway, yeah. And... thanks for helping her.

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That isn't something I can grant just because he simply wants it. But he has my thanks as well.

[can someone please help sebastian actually.]

...I would never say no to helping someone who asked for it, in the end. [just to clarify.] Am I correct in assuming your own injuries are healing well enough?

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Oh. Yeah, I'm okay. I mean, things still hurt, but it's getting better, and nothing's reopened or anything.

[ and as much as he would have whined about that two months ago, things have... really been put into perspective recently... ]

week 4, wednesday

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[sebastian rings the bell! and after a few seconds, shadows swirl and gemini steps out of them and approaches. they are eyeing the curry.]

Good evening, Mister Debeste. How may I assist you?

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Oh, uh, I just wanted to report that I did the stuff you asked!

[ here with harrow, i feel like this apology probably counts given the context, and volunteering to help with the curry so he can learn from a master because his cooking skills are kind of sad!! ]

A-at least I think I did?

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Your examples, then? I will be the judge of that.

[reading over the threads you linked eric these are perfectly fine, thanks! gem is just an asshole and expects a report but you're cleared.]

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[ crap he should have written an actual report like he did for valvatorez before... ]

Oh, uh. I... told Harrow she was good at helping me do better in trials and see things more clearly, since I... need help with that sometimes... and, um... I apologized to Claude for being wrong about accusing him last time, and I offered to help Futaba make her mom's curry so I could learn cooking stuff from her because I don't really know how make anything from scratch!

So... yeah.

week 4, thursday

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[ when sebastian rings the bell, shadows coalesce beside the desk, and out pops aquila! the wing clip is clipped to their hat. ]

Hey, Sebastian.

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[ oh... yay. ]

Hey. Thanks again for the help earlier.

What do I need to do?

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[ they tilt their head. thinking...

aha. they snap their fingers. ]

Let two people pick out two new outfits for you to wear. You don't get any say in what they pick out. You have to wear the outfits out in public somewhere for a decent amount of time.

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[ is this because of that fanart lmfao ]

Oh...! Okay, well, that doesn't sound bad. I mean, I still get to pick who chooses the clothes, right?

[ so he just has to find two people with good senses of style who wouldn't enjoy embarrassing him!!

... ]

How does this kind of thing work as repayment, anyway? Does this stuff somehow restore the power you guys use for healing us or something, or is it just, like... stuff you want us to do?

week 5, thursday

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[sebastian rings the bell, and gemini appears in a swirl of shadows before him.]

You could have texted if that was easier, Mister Debeste.

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[ ...if it had been one of the others, he might have. he sighs. ]

Yeah, I know.

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[sebastian...]

You have rested at least a bit, haven't you?

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I mean, I took a shower and stuff... and Lup brought me some soup. I'm not gonna stay up late.

week 7, thursday

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[meanwhile, after all of that, sebastian knocks on the door and sora soon opens it and gives him a grin.]

Hey Sebastian. What's up?

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Hey. Just... kind of wanted to hear more of the, uh, explanations about everything, if you have time... and also to see this pet that apparently looks like both a cat and a dog?

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I can try to explain as much as possible, but there might still be some things I can't. [but he nods and opens the door a little more to let him in.]

Come on.

[when he enters the room, what he sees first is that it's glowing with some low lighting, enough to see and be comfortable without being overwhelmingly bright. the walls are dark, floors a dark wood and the accent colors are very rich and deep (burgundies, creams, etc.) the king-sized bed is there, piled high with pillows and blankets. there's a window across from the entrance with a window seat, curtains currently open to reveal what looks like a nice, scenic park. two large bookcases are flanking each side of the window, crammed with books. there's a fireplace and a plush reading chair, with a small table to the side of it. there's also a large executive desk against another wall, along with a closet door and a bathroom door.

there's a typewriter on the desk, along with a closed laptop. there are...also a a buttload of papers in a messy pile, two books stacked on each other next to the typewriter itself. there's a garbage can filled with papers, snack wrappers and soda cans. the office chair is comfy and leather though. there's a vase of flowers in the room, tall and purple and willow-y with a few fresh sunflowers added.

there's a nightstand next to the bed, along with a small shelving unit. there are all sorts of trinkets and items scattered around on these things, and on the walls themselves there are a few framed awards. he can't read what they are. there's also a watercolor of a carbuncle? the nightstand has a star-shaped alarm clock amongst the other stuff. there are drawings taped to the wall. he might recognize some of these as tsuru's style.

there's a table with a chess set as well. on the mantle of the fireplace is a steel warrior action figure of some sort. there are also. dog toys. everywhere. and treats. and a dog bed sits by the chair near the window. there are claw marks in one of the curtains and it seems like it's sliding off a little.

but there's also a laundry basket set out piled high with clothes, a few random items tossed on the floor.

and also a fatass on the bed rolling around.]

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[ "steel warrior action figure of some sort" uh huh

it's interesting actually seeing all of this now after hearing it described a few times... most of it seems at least roughly how he was picturing it, even if he was kind of off on the layout, but boy, meow wow is sure a colorful surprise. ]

Oh! Wow, that is... not what I expected...