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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Oct 24, 2015 13:55:41 GMT -5
"...I know, Vati."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Oct 24, 2015 13:58:41 GMT -5
"This city is not safe for you," Johannes said gently. "Surely you can see that. Do you know the terror I've lived in these past fifteen years? Everything that could have happened- I dread to think-"
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Oct 24, 2015 14:00:19 GMT -5
"But it didn't-"
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Oct 24, 2015 14:06:11 GMT -5
"You know," said a third voice from the doorway, "I had a really good opening line in my head before I came here if I found you together."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Oct 24, 2015 14:07:31 GMT -5
Krolock looked warily toward the doorway while Herbert gasped and stood up.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Oct 26, 2015 10:05:41 GMT -5
Loki was glancing over his painted nails, checking for chips.
"You see, the plan was to say 'I really hate to interrupt such charming domesticity', but I seem to have come at the wrong time for that. You'll have to bear with me while I think of a new one."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Oct 26, 2015 10:07:51 GMT -5
"Herbert," Krolock said in a low voice, "go upstairs. Don't come down until I tell you."
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Oct 26, 2015 10:09:23 GMT -5
"Oh, wait."
Loki glanced up, beaming.
"How's this: 'Oh, dear. Trouble in paradise?'"
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Oct 26, 2015 10:10:34 GMT -5
"Now, Herbert-"
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Oct 26, 2015 10:13:16 GMT -5
"That's right, Herbert," Loki said, nodding encouragingly. "I've no quarrel with you. Be a good boy and go upstairs."
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Post by Herbert von Krolock on Oct 26, 2015 10:14:07 GMT -5
Herbert looked worriedly between them and then slunk anxiously toward the door.
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Oct 26, 2015 10:21:19 GMT -5
Loki obligingly moved his leg out of the way to let Herbert pass. When the vampire was within reach, Loki reached forward and grabbed a handful of silky blond hair and pulled.
Herbert made a sharp, startled sound and stumbled back, turning his head to glare at him. Loki was still holding a still-attached mass of it, holding it up to the light.
"What fine hair," Loki muttered. "Pity."
He released Herbert and made a little "as you were" wave to dismiss him. Herbert continued to glare at him intermittently as he crossed the parlor and started up the stairs. Loki grinned, and checked his nails again. He laughed quietly.
"Well, anyway," he sighed, looking up at Krolock again with a lazy smile, "let's get down to business, shall we?"
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Oct 26, 2015 10:27:32 GMT -5
Krolock laughed genially in return as he reached for a fireplace poker.
"You will pardon my state of undress, I hope? I was not expecting company."
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Post by Loki Odinsson on Oct 26, 2015 10:28:49 GMT -5
"Well. Obviously," said Loki, arching one eyebrow as he looked over Krolock's dressing gown,
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Oct 26, 2015 10:30:03 GMT -5
"Would you care for a drink?"
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