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[allinhishands]

So it seems we've become divided by an event that has created desert and glass. Thus far it seems that the glass is far safer than the sand others are trapped in.

Still, it would be a shame to lose people to the desert and what mysteries wait for us out there.

After all, I do have two sons who haven't contacted me to let me know if they are safe or not. I would hate to see either of them perish due to events like this. [One can almost hear the smile in his tone as he continues on.] Though, I am aware that one of them is lost in the desert even if he wished for me not to know the fact.

Don't die now, Cain.

Your father wishes you to live.

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[misterblackbird]

[Of course, Cain's first thought it "two cities???" Moving on...]

I'd die almost to spite you now, I think, but where would that get any of us?

[allinhishands]

[Amazing the things you learn by spying on your children...]

Where, indeed. And I'm sure that your manservant would have much to say on the matter if you did die.

[misterblackbird]

[Clearly.]

He understands that well enough.

I don't quite know why I'm bothering to speak to you.

[allinhishands]

Perhaps you hope that I will have some information that will benefit you.

[worldofourown]

[Hm. He knows that voice.]

Lost a son, have we?

[allinhishands]

Two actually. One is in an unknown location and the other is in the desert.

[worldofourown]

They should stay on guard. Particularly the one in the desert.

One never knows what nasties might lurk beneath the sand.

[allinhishands]

Oh? I feel like you have a scary story to tell.

[worldofourown]

Not scary so much as amusing.

[He exhales a mad little laugh.]

Being trapped in a desert drives many to panic, after all. ~And where there are helpless victims, predators are bound to prowl.

[allinhishands]

I look forward to watching this take place.

[worldofourown]

~As do I.

[Well, he'll do more than watch. :|]

[allinhishands]

Do send me a recording if anything interesting happens for you.

[worldofourown]

It would be my pleasure.

[He likes you, Mister xD]

[Private]

I don't believe we formally introduced ourselves. You are...?

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[allinhishands]

We hadn't. I am Alexis Hargreaves.

It's a pleasure.

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[worldofourown]

Karl Fei-Ong. ~And the pleasure is all mine.

It's hard to find like-minded individuals in this City.

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[allinhishands]

Perhaps I should have you join my social club when this is all over. I think you'll find yourself at home amongst us.

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[worldofourown]

~A social club?

[Hmmm. That does sound interesting.]

Many thanks for the offer, Mr. Hargreaves. I shall certainly keep it in mind.

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[allinhishands]

Of course, Mr. Fei-Ong.

I look forward to any possible recordings you might make.

[council_king]

Children can be so thoughtless. Disobedient things too, when not raised right.

[allinhishands]

Sometimes we raise them to be disobedient simply to see how far they will get.

[council_king]

Maybe. But I prefer obedience. It makes things simpler... if less exciting.

But it is, what it is.

[misterblackbird]

No, I think I've gleaned all I ever will from what you've said.

[allinhishands]

I have one that is obedient and one that isn't.

I like to think of it as a balance.

[allinhishands]

Don't die then, Cain.

If you do, I will have to take your precious Riff into my care.

[council_king]

The best of both worlds~, yes... I can see the benefit in that.

Tell me. Which do you prefer? The rebellious outcast, or the meek obedient one?

[allinhishands]

It all depends on the moment.

[misterblackbird]

I doubt he'd ever willingly go back into your service.

[council_king]

Sons or daughters? Or is it one of each?

[allinhishands]

Mm. We'll see.

[allinhishands]

Two sons.

[council_king]

How proud you must be. Two sons to carry your name.

[allinhishands]

How could I not be? They've both grown into exactly the kind of men I want them to be.

[council_king]

Then you are fortunate. And both here in this City.

And here my son has never come to visit. So thoughtless.

[allinhishands]

No? How terrible of him to neglect his father like this.

[council_king]

Yes...

Still, there are more important things.

[allinhishands]

But of course. There usually are.

[oneaftermidnight]

Must be hard, being separated like that.

[allinhishands]

It's rather terrible to be away from my children like this.

I can only hope they'll make it through.

[oneaftermidnight]

I hope so too.

[allinhishands]

I do not believe we've spoken before.

[oneaftermidnight]

We haven't. My name's Jim. What's yours?

[allinhishands]

Mine is Alexis. How long have you been in the City, Jim?

[oneaftermidnight]

A couple days.

[allinhishands]

This is quite the introduction to the City then.

[oneaftermidnight]

I'm guessing it doesn't usually split in two.

[allinhishands]

You would be correct. Typically it remains whole.