⚡ The King of Cups

[born_nameless]

What's your favorite movie? And if someone wasn't a big cinema buff, what would you make them watch to show them an example of a really great movie? I have a feeling the answer's gonna differ for a lot of people. What we like best isn't always the 'best' thing, but the thing that fits, somehow, with ourselves...

But I'm asking for practical reasons, more than philosophical ones. This City has a movie theater, after all.

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[charring]

Willow. If only for the memories attached.

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[born_nameless]

So I guess that's an answer to the first question. Or both?

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[charring]

I'm still thinking about the second question. I'd probably stick to an older black-and-white film. One that really showed the creativity of people back before CGI and all.

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[born_nameless]

I have to admit I'm a pretty big fan of classic black and whites, but I don't think I could pick an actual favorite. Which is why my own answer isn't up there.

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[charring]

Mine's 'Harvey'. It's just cool to watch. Also, hello. I'm Charlie.

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[born_nameless]

I'd maybe go for The Seventh Seal, for the second. For the first...no, I definitely couldn't pick. And I'm called Sparrow.

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[charring]

Interesting choice. I'll have to look into it. It's a pleasure to meet you, Sparrow.

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[born_nameless]

It's subtitled and very cerebral, but when I'm in the mood for that kind of thing it's the best.

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[charring]

And there's nothing wrong with subtitles. Even if people do try to tell me otherwise.

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[worldofourown]

I'm a fan of Jaws myself.

[Have a big smile. Remember him, Sparrow?]

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[born_nameless]

I wonder if I should be relieved or disappointed you didn't go for the Bela Lugosi reference.

[The sarcasm takes a while to muster. Sparrow is terrified but not responding seems worse somehow.]

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[worldofourown]

Well, black and whites are elegant. Classic. But they lack color, to be painfully obvious.

[His smirk deepens.]

I prefer a little red painting the screen.

[Or painting anything else, for that matter.]

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[born_nameless]

Subtlety isn't your strong point, it it?

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[worldofourown]

Tsk.

Subtlety is just another form of word-games. I prefer to be direct.

[Sometimes to the point of mental instability.]

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[born_nameless]

Don't you have anyone else to bother?

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[worldofourown]

Bother. Hardly. Unless you're bothered by polite conversation.

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And it was you who asked about movies, need I remind you. I simply offered my two cents...

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[born_nameless]

And I have your answer. Was there something you wanted that didn't involve eating me?

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[worldofourown]

I needn't answer. I think you already know.

[He's always starving for blood. Perhaps moreso, now that he's escaped his cell.]

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[born_nameless]

[Sparrow is re-thinking the whole being nocturnal thing. At least the sun here isn't as damaging as it is post-apocalypse and there are interesting job opportunities than working in a nightclub.]

Then I don't see any point in continuing this conversation.

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[worldofourown]

[Sunlight doesn't bother Karl, unfortunately. He's a sleepless breed of vampire. Free to hunt during daylight, or nighttime.]

Tsk.

~Little glutton for punishment. You're free to switch your device off any time.

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[born_nameless]

[Sob. Sparrow clearly watches too many movies. For a moment, there's hesitation to shut off the device, as if that lets him win, but it's not as if Sparrow can think of anything to say.]

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[worldofourown]

[LOL. Watch your back, Sparrow. ~A certain deranged vampire's on the prowl.]

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[majorcrotchgrab]

I rather enjoyed... hnn.. I believe it would be called "Walking the Streets of Moscow" in your language. It just recently came out a few months ago in my world.

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[born_nameless]

I've never heard of that one. What's it about>

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[majorcrotchgrab]

Basically, a young man is invited to Moscow by a famous author. He makes a new friend when trying to find where his old ones live but he discoveres they've all moved away, so he stays with his new friend and gets to know the family. The two help out each other through the movie and it sets off a chain of events.

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[born_nameless]

Well, if there's a copy anywhere in the City, I bet I could track it down.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

If you do, let me know. I wouldn't mind seeing it again.

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[born_nameless]

If I found a copy, would you be interested in buying it off me?

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[majorcrotchgrab]

... Depends on how much.

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[born_nameless]

Might depend on how hard it is to find. I'd be willing to barter, as well, but I gotta get by just like everybody else.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

I suppose we can discuss the price if or when you find it.

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[born_nameless]

That's fine by me. I'll let you know if I ever do.