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[indecent_butterfly]

[Ne's too tired and not exactly looking nir best at the moment but a mother with a sick child is allowed, right? So this is strictly a vocal plea. Or rather a demand...ne's lost too many ne sort of, kind of, cares about to let another go.]

One has need of glass. It matters not the color, shape, size or if even whole.

Just tell the location. [Or else pretty much goes unstated but understood...mainly that any glass in the City is going to be disappearing one way or another if ne doesn't get it.]

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[monochrome_mirror]

Where are you? I can bring you some glass.

[indecent_butterfly]

It would be quicker for this One to retrieve it.

[monochrome_mirror]

I will be at the fountain in an hour.

[Have a bag of mosaic glass from one of the City's art suppliers.]

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[subecho]

There are windows. Tell no one that I give say, but - break.

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[indecent_butterfly]

[Ne's slightly offended by that.]

It doesn't have to be whole, but there is no need for One to break it either.

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[subecho]

I thought you meant glass - only the slight pieces. You mean to make weapon?

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[indecent_butterfly]

One needs no physical weapons but a cure. The glass is for the child.

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[subecho]

Walk the beach. There is much in the sand.

How much do you need?

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[indecent_butterfly]

As much as it takes. There was no number just glass. Bottles, pieces, mirrors...it matters not how just that it is.

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[subecho]

The larger things have - they do not - ...I can no longer raise them. But I can find you a few lesser pieces. They might be of help.

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[indecent_butterfly]

You are still ill as well.

There is no need to lift them, they can be moved easily enough without. And any will help.

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[subecho]

Small pieces. I've your back.

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[indecent_butterfly]

And Ones debt as well.

[valentineluke]

All the castle's has vanished into thin air?

[indecent_butterfly]

It is not enough as they were the first appropriated for the task.

[valentineluke]

Can have Oh Aces and Eden's empties.

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Unattended Cathedral is chock full of stained glass.

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[indecent_butterfly]

Noted. One shall try the Cathedral's first.

[through_glass]

[He's just going to be over here.

Very ill.

Laying on his side.

Make it go away, mommy.]

[indecent_butterfly]

[Ne's trying. And in between glass gathering, ne's right there next to him doing what little ne can to make him feel better.]

[through_glass]

[He's just going to try not dry heave anymore since there's really nothing left in his stomach at this point. He doesn't know what's wrong with him but right now the only thing that sort of makes it better is touching his mirror.]

[indecent_butterfly]

[There's a hand resting on his head as ne tries not to move hm or the bed too much while lying next to him. It doesn't matter if ne gets sick as well, but not being able to fix him hurts.]

[through_glass]

[He's not used to being sick so he doesn't understand how to handle this.]

[indecent_butterfly]

[At least ne has the experience to deal with it, ne just doesn't like seeing him this way.]

Would you like some tea?

[Ne can find some ginger and peppermint work on keeping his stomach settled.]

[through_glass]

[Oh. Tea might make it better. Tea did that. So he nods.]

[indecent_butterfly]

[Then tea it is. Ne leaves his side just long enough to make it for him and then returns with a tray.]

Here we are. Do you need help sitting up?

[through_glass]

[He nods. It's not that he hasn't tried but it's hard when he's weak.]

[indecent_butterfly]

[Ne knows and helps him up carefully to sit against a few pillows before making a cup for him.]

Here little one, this should help.

[through_glass]

[July keeps touching his mirror because it's the only thing that sort of helps. His hand is shaky when he takes the cup but at least he doesn't spill as he sips it.]

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[mortemscintilla]

[ No greetings. Or names. But there's a neatly-angled snapshot. And a location. ]

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at the beach
The slot - unlike yours - is not open 24/7. grab the glass before someone else does

[ Convenient, how his ability creates pretty glass structures in the sand. (Is he helping nem? Who knows. Is he angling for something in return? Most likely. Is he fucking with nir head? Probably. That's the only intercourse he seems to enjoy, isn't it?) ]

[indecent_butterfly]

[Not as if ne can't guess who the message is from--only one person currently in the City talks to nem like that. Doesn't matter either way, ne'll take it and then respond.]

What do you want?

[Nothing comes for free especially when he has no reason to help nem.]

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[mortemscintilla]

[ No. Nothing is for free anywhere. Especially when you deal with lives as a currency. ]

[ Tonelessly, ]

I'd call it quid pro quo. But that dignifies this exchange too much.

[ It isn't tit-for-tat, but a contingency. With Pai here, he's willing to tolerate transactions -- business or otherwise -- with creatures that turn his stomach. Hatter especially sets his back-teeth grinding -- but ne is useful, in nir own way. That's all that matters at this point. ]

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[indecent_butterfly]

[Interesting. Glass maybe a matter of life or death, the question is how much he places up on it.]

Riddles are Ones line. Speak what you want as there is no guessing your mind.

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[mortemscintilla]

The glass is a token.

[ A bribe, in other words. Tacked to it, there's an unspoken warning. I know who you worry about, at the end of the day. ]

In the future, I might make use of your talents. Such as they are. [ Poisons. Explosive items. Teleportation. ] It's a better alternative to wasting each others' time. [ Which is all they've essentially done in the City so far. ]

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[indecent_butterfly]

[Ne's never hidden nir affections or where they lie. He should be careful though since ne's seen his as well (not that ne hasn't been busy of late and unable to welcome the girl just recently arrived to the City).]

A key to negotiation? Perhaps.

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[mortemscintilla]

[ What makes Hatter so sure the conversation isn't tied to Pai? (It is). He's made no effort to downplay his sister's arrival. It would be foolish to. (She's not Yin, whose name is synonymous with secret and silence in Hei's mind.) Anyone who spots the siblings together can tell they're related. Instead of focusing on futile cover-ups, Hei's moved to the next practical step. Keeping her safe. ]

Do they have D-H Keys in Hell? [ It's a cryptography jibe, but not one he expects Hatter to answer. Instead he cuts to the chase. ] Someone from my homeworld is here. Whose security I consider non-negotiable. [ A beat. ] That's where you come in.

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[indecent_butterfly]

[Ne never assumes anything.]

Which do you want a promise or assistance?

[Not that ne's offering either at the moment, but ne's willing to listen.]

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[mortemscintilla]

'Assistance' implies a situation beyond my control. And promises are lip-service where you and I are concerned.

[ For a Devil and a Contractor? Every word is rooted in lies. By that logic, a foolish man would allow Hatter near his family. Except damage is like a fingerprint. After months in the City, Hatter's brand of damage is easy for Hei to recognize. If ne hurts Pai -- in any way -- then their arrangement allows Hei to rationalize everything else, even his cover, to give himself permission to kill nem. ]

[ For the sake of public property, let's hope it doesn't come to that. ]

All I require is an extra pair of eyes. To watch her, in case she gets into trouble.

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[indecent_butterfly]

[So he wants a baby sitter? How cute. And one thing ne thought ne'd be done with (for the most part) with Kira and everyone else gone.]

If you can handle the situation you have no need for more eyes. Unless of course you find yourself unable to handle a young girl?

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[mortemscintilla]

[ Hatter pls. ]

She isn't equipment to be 'handled.' [ If anything, despite his possessive streak, Pai is one of the few people whose autonomy he respects. But clever and resorceful as Pai might be, there are a hundred ways she can get into trouble. ] But I believe in precautionary measures.

[ Prevention, cure, etc. You know how it goes. ]

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[indecent_butterfly]

[Testy aren't we Li? But his answer is enough.]

If that is all you want, it's done.

[Just don't expect too much more than that.]

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[mortemscintilla]

[ Wouldn't dream of it. ]

Good luck playing Florence Nightingale.

[ He disconnects. It's a sharpness that might be rude to an outsider, but it's a simple snapshot of Hei's homeworld. Congratulations. They're in business. ]

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[dignity_misery]

[Carla's still half-faded, although improving. Her voice echoes slightly, warped as if by distance,]

Take it. How is July?

[She assumes this is about him. She's not aware of Hatter keeping anyone else terribly close at hand.]

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[indecent_butterfly]

He is...it is hard to tell.

[He doesn't complain or comment on how he feels normally, this is just weird.]

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[dignity_misery]

Is he sick, or is he fading?

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[indecent_butterfly]

Ill. There is a fever and a few other noted symptoms--not that he complains much of them.

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[dignity_misery]

I guess he wouldn't. Is he supposed to be able to get sick?

[...He was just a doll, right?]

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[indecent_butterfly]

One does not know. He does not seem used to the idea.

[A doll who was once human or may still be...he's not even sure himself. Ne almost wishes Raphael was still around, not that he'd do anything to help nem, but ne doesn't trust any of the human ones.]