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Post by Victor von Doom on May 23, 2012 20:24:44 GMT -5
"Some day I'll tell you how it came about, but it won't be while you recline here in my bed."
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Post by Tybalt on May 23, 2012 20:26:42 GMT -5
This took Tybalt so off guard a curious hacking cough sound escaped him.
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Post by Victor von Doom on May 23, 2012 20:28:40 GMT -5
Victor's own laugh was rich and melodic and altogether too pleasant for a man who still had robots kill his enemies.
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Post by Tybalt on May 23, 2012 20:29:46 GMT -5
He rubbed his thumb over a slight indentation on the bridge of his nose from the silk blindfold.
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Post by Victor von Doom on May 23, 2012 20:32:30 GMT -5
"I would suggest taking a shower rather than a bath."
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Post by Tybalt on May 23, 2012 20:33:21 GMT -5
"Do you wish me to shower?"
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Post by Victor von Doom on May 23, 2012 20:35:47 GMT -5
"Rather than wash up like an old farmhand, yes."
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Post by Tybalt on May 23, 2012 20:39:46 GMT -5
Tybalt gave him an odd look, but stood and left to shower.
In about ten minutes' time he returned damp and fresh, sitting at the edge of the bed.
"Do you wish me to return to my chambers, my lord?"
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Post by Victor von Doom on May 23, 2012 20:44:30 GMT -5
"I've detained you long enough. One of my robots is supervising goings-on elsewhere in the castle in my stead -- it won't give you any trouble, but you might find its presence unnerving."
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Post by Tybalt on May 23, 2012 20:47:23 GMT -5
Tybalt began to dress after only a brief moment's hesitation.
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Post by Victor von Doom on May 23, 2012 21:11:18 GMT -5
Doom stood and fixed his cape.
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Post by Tybalt on May 23, 2012 21:14:46 GMT -5
"Will we... be able to do this again, my lord?"
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Post by Victor von Doom on May 23, 2012 21:27:10 GMT -5
"In fact I insist on it."
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Post by Tybalt on May 23, 2012 21:36:36 GMT -5
The strangest sensation, a muscle working in his cheek, tugging the corner of his lips up. It probably looked ghastly.
"When?" he asked urgently.
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Post by Victor von Doom on May 23, 2012 21:41:00 GMT -5
"Whenever you aren't otherwise occupied? I have my responsibilities, of course--"
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