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[valentineluke]

Wasn't the marrying sort before. The tiny chance of ever changing my mind on that matter has been completely obliterated today. Even the thought of having a significant other seems highly unlikely now.

Better to stay forever single and do whatever I please with my assets.

Comments

[infernoandhearth]

Oh dear. Is somebody lonely?

[valentineluke]

Quite the opposite. You?

[infernoandhearth]

No, fancy that, it looks as if we're both fine. Was there a particular person you were attempting to alert as to how very single you are?

[valentineluke]

No. Again, quite the opposite.

[infernoandhearth]

Multiple people, then?

[valentineluke]

Putting out to the masses that I'm unattainable? Yes.

[infernoandhearth]

How very daring of you. I'm sure they'll all attend.

I might suggest: next time you want to be left alone, possibly don't post about it. You'd be much less attainable if you never spoke at all.

[valentineluke]

On the contrary, at least in this world.

[infernoandhearth]

Really? I suppose I've been going about it the wrong way, then.

[valentineluke]

Whatever works best for you, do it.

[infernoandhearth]

What terribly good advice. I shall leave off doing the worst thing for myself instantly.

[valentineluke]

Polygamy?

[infernoandhearth]

Oh, never! You really are missing out, you know, by sulking about and bemoaning your loneliness. You might try. Perhaps see if you've any charm at all. I mean, I wouldn't count on it but you won't know until you try.

[valentineluke]

Am not one to lack for 'company', dear boy.

[infernoandhearth]

You really must learn to lie better.

[valentineluke]

Nice try, but I don't kiss and tell.

[infernoandhearth]

If I'd any interest in your sex life, I'd be offering. Did you ever manage to remove the sewage smell from your house? Would you like me to replenish it?

[valentineluke]

Be very quickly turned down.

The concern at the time was for my City based place of business and a change in the wind.

[infernoandhearth]

How lucky that I had no intention of ever offering, then.

A change in the wind underground.

[valentineluke]

Below, such a prank could get you job offerings for interior decorating.

[infernoandhearth]

I've really no idea what you're on about.

[valentineluke]

Just as well.

Private

[worldofourown]

Someone sounds bitter.

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

Someone isn't.

Private

[worldofourown]

Not looking for anyone to pester, harass and make miserable for eternity?

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

No. Anyone I disliked that much would simply be wiped out of existence.

Private

[worldofourown]

Not every union is about something as idealistic as true love, or even tolerance, Mr. Valentine. Most are just arranged for convenience.

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

Mr.?

I suppose so.

Private

[worldofourown]

Luke, if you prefer. You did invite me to use it, once before.

...Then why the doom and gloom? Your assets can remain yours with the properly-worded contract.

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

When we first met, yes, and that was some time ago. Rather odd to be formal now.

History of many pretending to be something they weren't.

Private

[worldofourown]

True enough. Although informality doesn't always necessitate familiarity.

[ Even family are strangers. ]

Is there a gold-digger or two in this tale?

Re: Private

[valentineluke]

Agreed.

More of 'attractiveness = others wanting a piece'.

video;

[indecent_butterfly]

[Sorry, but ne's out running around the City at the moment.]

One would say the same, but a proper contract is always worth the effort. The devil is in the details after all.

Re: video;

[valentineluke]

True. Ivana Trump couldn't have one up The Donald otherwise.

(Private)

Free from harassment?

video; private

[indecent_butterfly]

One is quite usually the one doing any harassing.

Re: video; private

[valentineluke]

No repeat of certain 'admirers' then I take it.

video; private

[indecent_butterfly]

Admirers? None other than One's betrothed.

Re: video; private

[valentineluke]

Betrothed? Not Karl and his prank again.

video; private

[indecent_butterfly]

Yes. He goes by the name Crowley now.

Re: video; private

[valentineluke]

Not one I know. Any objections?

video; private

[indecent_butterfly]

Another devil, though not from this One's world. He did argue against a few points but in the end this One got more than enough.

Re: video; private

[valentineluke]

Sounds like a good match.

video; private

[indecent_butterfly]

Convenience perhaps. There was no arguing over the clause against love or death.

[video]

[riches]

I've got to say, I'm of like-mind right now concerning marriage even if it's just a short-term feeling.

Re: [video]

[valentineluke]

Smart girl.