Meetings

[begrimed]

Behind an ever traveling emerald green door (you'll find it when you really need it, but it never seems to be in the same place in the palace) lies a quaint office, often slightly ajar with a few notes of music beckoning guests inside.

In the center of the room lies an ornate cedar wood desk, cluttered but just short of messy, with various sheet music piled on top. The bookcases on each side are in a similar state, books shelved away neatly were it not for the lack of any semblance of alphabetization.

The boss of this domain can often be found with his feet up with no regard for decorum; a casual enough atmosphere for casual enough chats, surely.

Those who venture into the palace to seek out the emerald green door will find it's different than usual, sturdier, with a particularly bright sheen and emblazoned with an insignia.

The door is also always closed, though whether it's locked or not depends on when you visit.

Comments

[scythegun]

Oh come now, not all of us are that uncivilized!

[Probably. Maybe. He's probably would have done the exact same thing if he had his stupid weapon with him.

Anyway, he enters and moves to take a seat, glancing around at his surroundings as he does so. It's an interesting place here... but he's probably not going to be allowed to investigate while Hamelin's here.]

You seem to be in a good mood despite the death threats!

[begrimed]

Oh? Then I'll just have to take your word for it!

[ Airily and playful. ]

I find them fun. I'd be a terrible boss if I hadn't earned any, you know?

[scythegun]

[That gets a laugh out of him.]

You'd be right at home in my guild, then! Not that I imagine you have much interest in leaving your position here, ja?

[begrimed]

Is that your way of dealing with this situation? Not by trying to kill me or have me committed but by offering me a job?

[ Shaking his head, amused. ]

[scythegun]

I see no sense in being rude or trying to pick a fight with you, and there's certainly no harm in winning you over, is there?

[begrimed]

Spoken like a real boss yourself! But unfortunately for you, I'm not the workaholic type. Two jobs is way more than I want to have to deal with.

[ A beat and a smile. ]

And I'm told I don't take directions well.

[scythegun]

Oh well, it was worth a shot!

[He laughs and waves a hand.]

Anyway, that isn't precisely why I came to chat with you - do forgive me for getting off-topic!

There are a few things I'd like to ask that I thought would be better to discuss in private. You don't mind answering a few questions, ja?

[begrimed]

Go for it! There's worse company I could be spending my time with.

[scythegun]

Ja, that's certainly true!

[Alexei is here, after all!! But anyway...]

First of all, I was wondering how exactly you managed to find us and bring us here. It seems we came willingly, but I'm curious about why our memories of such a thing are so foggy!

[begrimed]

[ wow yeager. ]

It'd be weirder if your memories weren't jumbled up. Gathering a troupe together from far-off lands...it's harder on the head than a simple horseback ride, you know?

As for finding you, that's pretty simple! You all had a deep—dare I say dark? Wish. I have a good ear!

[scythegun]

...Well, when you put it like that, that does make sense. It likely would be extremely confusing and rather difficult to wrap my head around so many different places existing to begin with...

[It's a suitable explanation; we aren't here to marvel at how we were brought here, after all.]

So did you pick us because our wishes are more... interesting, perhaps? Or powerful enough that you believe we'll be entertaining for you to watch in a setup like this?

[No judgment or anger here, it's just a question for clarification.]

[begrimed]

Both! But if you really wanna pin me down...more the latter. You're an entire cast of characters who'll make sure stuff won't get boring.

[scythegun]

Ja, certainly! You did find quite a few very fascinating individuals... I'm sure you'll enjoy watching us!

Though I am curious... There are some of us here from the same worlds. Was that intentional?

[It can't be a coincidence that Alexei and Raven were brought here too, right??]

[begrimed]

I always enjoy a good show.

[ He quirks his head. ]

Haha, have you sorted that all out yet? It wasn't an accident though—I know how it is to be away from everyone you know. It can be a curse or a blessing, but with you three? It'll be interesting either way.

[scythegun]

Hmm, that's certainly true enough!

[Not the sort of interesting that he wants any part of, but there's no denying that watching them will be interesting for Hamelin.]

And finally, with regards to our wishes... Well, you already know what mine is, I'm sure. I take it I won't simply be allowed to leave if someone manages to kill Alexei?

[Technically that is granting his wish, though his is more specifically about his freedom than about Alexei dying.]

[begrimed]

That'd be convenient, wouldn't it? But you're right—your wish for freedom, if this was your world that might be good enough. Seeing as it's not, his death doesn't guarantee your freedom unless you kill him and get away with it, of course!

It's a bit of, a chicken and an egg thing in a sense but you have the right idea about it. Plus, no earning wishes for the actions of others, remember?

[ This sure is some wish legality city, if only Yeager's life was this easy. ]

[scythegun]

[Yeah, that's about what he expected, honestly. So even if someone else gets ambitious and does him a favor, it won't matter unless he can somehow get out of here. Annoying, but certainly not unexpected.]

Understood. I imagine you'll keep that just between the two of us, ja~?

[Not that it really matters in the end; Alexei already knows Yeager wants him dead.]

[begrimed]

Of course. The men of the mafia aren't rats.

[scythegun]

Good, good~

Well, that's all the questions I had for you tonight, but I'm sure I'll come up with more later. You won't mind if I swing by again at some point, ja?

[begrimed]

Feel free. "Idle hands make the devils work"? Or something like that, haha!

[scythegun]

Of course. I'll be sure to stop by sometime, then!

[But for now he'll excuse himself with a quick bow; there's certainly a lot to think about...]