Intentional public post

[valentineluke]

[The visualized silent want speaks volumes. Picture's angle, however, makes it clear he's still very much in control of himself.]

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[indecent_butterfly]

[The location ne's replying from might not look too familiar since ne is sitting atop one of the apartment buildings.]

Still wishing for wings that work? Or wings in general?

Re: video;

[valentineluke]

Latter, to some extent.

video;

[indecent_butterfly]

They do have their uses, although not so much here as at home.

[Not sure if ne's happy ne didn't blow Karl up or not even if they did make up afterward.]

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[valentineluke]

Out of the three, the first set were the best. I may be graced with those bat wings yet again and permanently in the Afterlife.

Uses?

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[indecent_butterfly]

Those would be quite fitting.

One's feathers are...special. Normally.

Re: video;

[valentineluke]

Didn't care much for the horns. My hair alone is more than crowning glory enough. No further ornamentation needed.

(Private)

You haven't lost any power, it's just being restricted by the City.

Special how?

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[indecent_butterfly]

Exactly, they aren't as strong as they usually are.

[Not really a secret since Karl knows now.]

For one, they blow things up. Usually.

Re: video; private

[valentineluke]

Interesting. I knew angelic and (those still bird winged) True Fallen feathers had magical properties, but used alone as actual explosives? How much damaged can they cause exactly?

video; private

[indecent_butterfly]

One can only speak for One's own. We are not all the same after all.

Typically one is enough to kill. Although the dozen Karl held didn't do as much, luckily.

Re: video; private

[valentineluke]

Partial punishment is better than letting him off.

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[indecent_butterfly]

Let him off?

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[valentineluke]

Taking his instability into account and granting a reprieve of sorts.

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[indecent_butterfly]

He's fun when he's not annoying. And One did enjoy the distraction for the time.

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[valentineluke]

True. However, it can be a fine line at times.

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[indecent_butterfly]

Quite used to it and the annoyance is actually quite rare.

[As long as he's not trying to molest or otherwise harm Setsuna or Kira, ne doesn't care.]

Besides, he made up for it.

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[valentineluke]

Apologized?

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[indecent_butterfly]

In a manner of speaking.

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[valentineluke]

I'll reinstate my previous friendly terms with him, then.

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[indecent_butterfly]

And why wouldn't you have been so?

Re: video; private

[valentineluke]

...wasn't cursed.

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[indecent_butterfly]

You weren't cursed?

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[valentineluke]

Karl wasn't.

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[indecent_butterfly]

But of course not. Otherwise he might have actually meant it.

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[valentineluke]

Please excuse the change of subject: I'm heading down to Eden later. Need anything restocked at the castle?

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[indecent_butterfly]

No, One is quite comfortable for the moment.

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[valentineluke]

[Whew! Didn't want to go into detail on why he was POed at Karl.]

Any change of mind, do let me know.

A good day to you, Hatter.

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[indecent_butterfly]

Of course. The same to you as well.

Private

[worldofourown]

...Such a clear sky.

[ Does someone want to fly? ]

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

Someone is still in the doghouse.]

State your business.

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[worldofourown]

[ Pout pouty pout. ]

Idle chitchat. Banter. The usual?

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

How is Solomon?

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[worldofourown]

[ That tempers the humor. ]

Depressed. Dare I say melodramatic? [ A sigh. ] Hopefully a sunny room at Phantomhive and some pleasant distractions will alleviate that.

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

[Most effective way to discipline someone who thrives on attention? Withhold 90%+ of yourself from them. Luke learned this nifty trick from parenting his younger brother.]

Took the liberty of cleaning his things. I'll see to it everything is packed and delivered.

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[worldofourown]

[ If Jan only knew :| ]

I appreciate that. Solomon usually bounces back from setbacks. This behavior is ... odd.

[ And unsettling. ]

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

[If Jan was here, he might commiserate with you over beer, pizza, and several dead hookers.]

[Purposely doesn't acknowledge your thanks.] Too true, unfortunately.

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[worldofourown]

[ He'll pass on the pizza and beers. Dead hookers don't sound too bad, though. ]

... Marishka's there as well. Perhaps she can help with Operation Cheer-Solomon-Up.

[ He's unaware of the history between Marishka and Solomon. But Solomon does enjoy the company of pretty ladies. Karl figures it's worth a try. ]

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

They were previously friends [leaves out the living together]. Her lack of memories could be detrimental, or not, to his overall health.

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[worldofourown]

[ Friends? Interesting. ]

I'll have to see how he responds to her company. At the most, he could use someone with a cheery disposition.

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

Also; made it known I'm available whenever he feels talkative again.

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[worldofourown]

As long as it helps. To be honest, he's rarely been 'talkative'.

[ He's known Solomon for decades. But still understands so little about how he thinks. ]

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

I beg to differ. Hmm.

I best get to packing now. An easily passing for human trio from circus security will be doing the delivery. Expect a knock at 1AM.

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[worldofourown]

Thank you.

I'll keep an eye out.

[ Share the Sol-related gossip, Luke. ]

( Voice )

[confined_to_briah]

Experiencing troubles?

[valentineluke]

Just a touch of a curse; nothing to worry about.

[confined_to_briah]

If I can help, do let me know.