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Post by Julian on Sept 16, 2007 20:55:28 GMT -5
*Julian dared a sideways glance to her.*
"If I tell you...will you stay a while?"
*He lowered his lashes gently.*
"And tell me yours?"
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Post by Magenta II on Sept 16, 2007 20:56:13 GMT -5
*She nodded*
"It seems like a fair trade."
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Post by Julian on Sept 16, 2007 20:57:27 GMT -5
*He pursed his lips a moment, as if unsure she would uphold such an arrangement. When he did answer, the word was little more than air.*
"Julian."
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Post by Magenta II on Sept 16, 2007 20:59:11 GMT -5
"Mina."
*The word hung between them like an unspoken secret*
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Post by Julian on Sept 16, 2007 21:01:53 GMT -5
"Mina..."
*He echoed it softly, preserving its sacredness and yet seeming to find beauty in the shape of it.*
"What is it that truly has you here...if you are not seeking male companionship?"
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Post by Magenta II on Sept 17, 2007 18:08:14 GMT -5
"Perhaps I'm here for the Opera."
*She looked down at the street*
"Or maybe I liked the view."
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Post by Julian on Sept 17, 2007 18:10:36 GMT -5
*Julian smiled as he lowered her eyes, not buying that for a moment, but he appreciated her eagerness to play the same games he did. It was amusing.*
"The view is unrivaled I am sure, but if you are here for a performance, I am afraid you got lost on the way to your box. I could..."
*He licked his lips before glancing up to her.*
"...help you find your way, if you like."
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Post by Magenta II on Sept 17, 2007 20:18:44 GMT -5
"I'm sure you could."
*Mina still didn't trust that the boy would not attempt to molest her. Still, he was being polite.*
"Do you work here?"
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Post by Julian on Sept 17, 2007 20:21:29 GMT -5
*Julian smiled and his eyes drifted over her in passing.*
"I do my work here, yes."
*He offered his arm like a proper gentleman.*
"I would be content to serve, if I knew what you needed."
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Post by Magenta II on Sept 17, 2007 20:47:56 GMT -5
*Mina thought for a momwent. Then she spoke*
"How about information?"
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Post by Julian on Sept 17, 2007 20:52:29 GMT -5
*Julian arched his brow, interested by the sudden change of topic.*
"What kind of information?"
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Post by Magenta II on Sept 17, 2007 21:19:08 GMT -5
"I have heard several rumors about supernatural presence in these premises."
*She returned his gaze*
"Can you confirm them?"
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Post by Julian on Sept 17, 2007 21:34:36 GMT -5
"Confirm...how does one confirm a rumor?"
*Julian smiled sweetly. Perhaps too sweetly.*
"What kind of supernatural subjects are of interest to you?"
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Post by Magenta II on Sept 18, 2007 16:16:43 GMT -5
"The usual. Ghosts, demons, vampires, even ordinary if brilliant criminals."
I wouldn't be surprised if you were one.
"Any information would be appreciated."
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Post by Julian on Sept 18, 2007 19:26:19 GMT -5
"Well...."
*Julian glanced up as if he most definitely knew something.*
"They do say the Opera is haunted...by the ghost of a homicidal genius."
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