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I assume dinner is the present?
[ Because there couldn't possibly be more. Bull was already taking him to the theater, too. Anything else seems like a bit much. ]
[ Because there couldn't possibly be more. Bull was already taking him to the theater, too. Anything else seems like a bit much. ]
...have you even read any fiction recently?
[ Bull smiles, but shakes his head slightly.]
Nope. If you think about what we were talking about, you'd get what the present is.
Nope. If you think about what we were talking about, you'd get what the present is.
Do you include books of magic from other worlds 'fiction'?
We talked about a great many things, Bull. If it is what I think, then I'm flattered.
[ His arm curls around Cyril languidly, humming in response. ]
As am I, though it's rather hard not to enjoy myself in such stunning company.
[ Dorian allows himself to come down from that post-coital buzz, simply enjoying the quiet atmosphere. Were he another person entirely, this moment would probably be considered cherished. Their arrangement works. Mutual release without complication.. Or so he tells himself. ]
As am I, though it's rather hard not to enjoy myself in such stunning company.
[ Dorian allows himself to come down from that post-coital buzz, simply enjoying the quiet atmosphere. Were he another person entirely, this moment would probably be considered cherished. Their arrangement works. Mutual release without complication.. Or so he tells himself. ]
[ He smirks as he pulls the door to the shuttle closed. ]
Yeah? What do you think it is?
Yeah? What do you think it is?
Then no. [ Of course it's real, he's seen some of it in action. Hermione really was an amazing mage. ]
[ Dorian settles into his seat, scrutinizing Bull's face. ]
I see you're wearing the shade we discussed.
I see you're wearing the shade we discussed.
[ Bull shakes his head with a chuckle. ]
You work too much.
[ But he stands. ]
Thanks for the company, Dorian. I appreciate it.
You work too much.
[ But he stands. ]
Thanks for the company, Dorian. I appreciate it.
[ Dorian can't help but laugh. ] A phrase I've not heard since I was an apprentice.
[ He stands as well, at the very least to see Bull out. ]
You're most welcome. You know where to find me should you need it again.
[ He stands as well, at the very least to see Bull out. ]
You're most welcome. You know where to find me should you need it again.
[ He smiles, nodding as he sets in their destination. ]
Yeah. Glad I asked about the time of day shit, though.
[ Cool. So the after-party rope will still be a surprise. ]
Yeah. Glad I asked about the time of day shit, though.
[ Cool. So the after-party rope will still be a surprise. ]
Yeah. [ And he did head out, but not before looking back. ] And hey. You too.
I wouldn't have held it against you, had you not been informed. There are far worse crimes of fashion around here.
[ It's very sweet that Bull did remember and took everything to heart. He's not used to people listening to what he says too deeply. ]
[ It's very sweet that Bull did remember and took everything to heart. He's not used to people listening to what he says too deeply. ]
[ He's worn more than a few of them. ]
Yeah, but it's an easy thing to get right, you know?
[ And it proves I care about what you think. ]
Yeah, but it's an easy thing to get right, you know?
[ And it proves I care about what you think. ]
[ BULL, YOU ARE THE MAIN OFFENDER. ]
I suppose it is, yes.
[ Dorian Greatly Approves. ]
I suppose it is, yes.
[ Dorian Greatly Approves. ]
[ He likes his pants, Dorian! ]
Okay, so. There's this place where there were theater tickets that include a pre-show dinner. So, that's what's going on.
Okay, so. There's this place where there were theater tickets that include a pre-show dinner. So, that's what's going on.
[ They're an abomination and must be stopped and you know it! ]
I can't remember the last time I went to dinner and a show. That was very.. thoughtful, thank you.
I can't remember the last time I went to dinner and a show. That was very.. thoughtful, thank you.
Me and the boys don't get out to the theater often.
[ He smiles. ]
Besides. We do most of our work in Orlais...and nobody but Orlesians want Orleasian theater. So...hopefully this isn't like that.
[ He smiles. ]
Besides. We do most of our work in Orlais...and nobody but Orlesians want Orleasian theater. So...hopefully this isn't like that.
Maker, you're right about that. I certainly hope it's nothing of the sort, I haven't imbibed enough alcohol for that.
I know, right? [ He shakes his head. ] The masks the...weird interpretive dance. But hey, dinner's first, so we can prepare.
There's no subtlety in Orlesian theater, not with whatever it is they're trying to get across.
So where is dinner, exactly? [ Should he have brought his emergency spices? ]
So where is dinner, exactly? [ Should he have brought his emergency spices? ]
A place that does a lot of fish, it's just next door to the theater.
[ He shrugs. ]
It smelled good when I went by.
[ He shrugs. ]
It smelled good when I went by.
I'm certainly willing to give it a try.
[ He is all dressed up, after all. ]
[ He is all dressed up, after all. ]
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