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[misfortunes]

How odd.

I was told this wasn't unlike a phone at first—but it's closer to a record, isn't it? There's quite a lot of information archived if you're willing to look back so far. I wonder if there's a quicker way to search through it as well. . .

[ dead pause. ]

But that would be far too inconvenient to consider. Wouldn't it?

Ah, I'm straying from my own question. I meant to ask—has anyone got a book recommendation or two they could make for the local library? For a younger audience, of an unfinished education—mmm, and a rather impatient temper. He's particularly fond of adventures.

[ another tiny thoughtful beat—to go with a tiny thoughtful laugh. ]

In more than one arena, it seems! It's to be expected, I suppose, if that sort of reading's common here. . .

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[dispossess]

[ It's obvious-- to him, at least-- who Vincent is talking about. But instead of offering recommendations (he's still working on exploring the library, himself), he'll speak on an earlier point. ]

What kind of information?

[ Something that might explain how any of this is possible, maybe. ]

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[misfortunes]

Are you looking for a particular answer?

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[dispossess]

Does that matter?

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[misfortunes]

[ laughter, soft and clear. ]

In a sense. . . I wouldn't like to waste your time.

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[dispossess]

[ There's a long pause; the only reason that Vincent can tell that Leo hasn't gone anywhere is the continued background noise; the sound of the connection. ]

...then, you'll tell me-- can the dead be alive here?

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[misfortunes]

[ so predictable, baby master. ]

Apparently—but only in particular ways, it seems.

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[dispossess]

What kind of ways?

[ He isn't even playing at being patient. Doesn't care about hiding his curiosity on this subject behind other questions. ]

audio; one day you'll get a serious tag

[forhishonor]

[ .................sus

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cious ]

Who are you looking for a book for?

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[misfortunes]

Someone you ought to recognise! He's about your height and coloring. . .

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[forhishonor]

[ SCOWLING ]

I don't need you to make recommendations on my behalf!

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[misfortunes]

I thought I recalled a face with fewer lines. . .

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[forhishonor]

Shut up. I'm not a child, Vincent. I don't need your supervision in everything I do.

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[misfortunes]

You've grown rather paranoid in your old age, Elliot.

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[worldofourown]

The library here's rather pathetic.

But it definitely has an adventurous novel or two.

[ Prepare for a list of depraved literature. ]

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[misfortunes]

Oh—an avid reader?

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[worldofourown]

There's so little else by way of entertainment here.

[ Especially if your body doesn't require sleep. ]

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[misfortunes]

Haha, that's rather disappointing to hear. . . I'm told people can stay for quite a while!

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[worldofourown]

How these old-timers haven't gone insane yet is a mystery.

[ Says the mad vampire. ]

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[misfortunes]

Perhaps they have.

[haring_to_go]

[ he's immediately suspicious, but he won't let on! ]

Ah, yes. The information stored on such devices is quite impressive. Have you discovered the, uh... guide to the City?

[ there's an attachment sent just shortly after. It's not the most impressive guide, but it certainly covers the basics. ]

[misfortunes]

There are several, it seems.

[ look, he's being kind and even sparing information. ]

[haring_to_go]

[ Vincent would never survive Rufas Barma's care doing such a thing. ]

So it appears, although some seem more applicable than others to our current situation. Are you feeling settled now?

[misfortunes]

It wasn't a difficult transition. . . though I suppose it's different enough here.

Did you have any thoughts to add, Mister Lunettes?

[haring_to_go]

[ of course. The curses must seem like every day living for the vaunted sewer rat of the Nightray family. ]

Only that there's no telling when a curse will descend; it's pure trial and error. At the very least, employers seem to be forgiving of an absence now and then, on account of the curses.

[ he frowns ] You were thinking of working, were you not?

[misfortunes]

Ah! Have you found work already?