AUDIENCE FOR: Rupert

[guestservices]

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[agleam]

But what if it...

[he cuts himself off, taking a breath, and then nods.]

Right. Okay.

[guestservices]

[ it's a big red x on that one! ]

Sorry. Any of us would tell you the same thing. No risk, no reward, y'know?

[agleam]

I think there'd be risk if it was something we could only use once.

[he frowns, but he does nod.]

I get it, though. I don't want you guys to get in trouble, your boss seems... Pretty scary.

[guestservices]

We've got our own contracts to abide by, so. Helping's not really in them.

[ the bit about the host gets them to huff a laugh. ]

Something like it, yeah. Better to lay low.

[agleam]

[after a moment of hesitation and growing concern:]

...Are you guys safe?

[guestservices]

Yeah. I mean, you saw Yoo Joonghyuk try to take Virgo out.

[ they wave a hand. ] We're fine.

[agleam]

I wasn't quite asking if you were in danger from us, specifically. Just...

[gestures vaguely! their boss seems bad.]

[guestservices]

I wouldn't worry so much about us. More important to worry about you, Rupes.

[agleam]

I don't know about that. I wouldn't say there's anything wrong with being concerned about any friends. But - I'll trust you.

[guestservices]

Just remember, friendly or not, our job comes before everything.

[ they do seem appreciative, though. ]

[agleam]

Don't worry. I'm not expecting a miracle or anything from you guys. [...] No offense, just. You know.

[guestservices]

[ they snort. ]

None taken.

[agleam]

Honestly, though... It feels like you've been trying to bend the rules for us as much as you can. I really appreciate that.

[guestservices]

[ they lift a hand to their veil in a "shhh" motion. ]

Let's keep that as hush hush as possible.

[agleam]

Oh - sorry, sorry. I take it back.

[guestservices]

[ the implication of a wink in their voice. ]

I didn't hear what you said, before that. Must not have been that important! You're right, I'm very evil. Real bastard.

[agleam]

[he laughs, grinning]

Oh, yeah, just the worst. Ruins my day every time we talk.

[guestservices]

[ they make claw hands with their... claw hands. ]

Grrrrr.

[agleam]

[a very clearly faked swooning motion]

Nooo, spare me...!

[guestservices]

[ they laugh, immediately, shadowy wings ruffling a bit when they do. ]

Better! Much better.

[agleam]

I will take note to cower before you from this point onwards.

[guestservices]

[ their wings puff up a bit, and they attempt to strike a bit of an Ominous Pose. whatever that is. ]

Excellent. Glad we had this talk, Rupes.

[agleam]

Yeah, me too.

[...]

Anyways - I'll hold off on asking you for any more favors, at least for a while.

[guestservices]

Good plan.

[ they nod! ]

That being said, you can always come talk to us just to talk to us. I mean, my profile says advising. I give great guest advice.