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[untiltheyarent]

[She giggles. Is about to comment, and remembers:]

Talin was about to kick yours.

[That was an interesting day.]

He's... [a long, deliberating pause,] ...he has opinions.

[hassaran]

[ She remembers, once he's dragging the word out, that other people make plans for their evenings not centered on paperwork. She restrains the immediate impulse to take it back; it's too late and he'll say no if he wants to. ]

There's I Gondolieri at the Viscount, or Le Marquis et le Mage at the Little Salon. Or if there's something you'd suggest?

[dissolving]

[ it's not better if bastien picked the bit to purpose, same as he changes a blade. anyone can kick at a weakness. takes knowing the tool to size it up right, slip it between the ribs. it's not better knowing he's thought on it that much, how to hurt the folks around, and he must know that too. how much easier it'd be to write off. ]

I like Antiva, [ he says, because he's still thinking. ] 'S warmer.

[ and no one would ever send him to invade it. ]

Can y'do anyone?

[cozen]

I have heard terrible things about Le Marquis et le Mage. There are rumors one of the cast is trying to sabotage it. I bet we could figure out who within the evening.

[hassaran]

We could offer them our services as private detectives. Or offer the saboteur tips. Depending on whose performance we enjoy most.