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[ .......... oh godDAMMIT, you are not allowed to be Cas!! ]
Friends. TV show from the 90s. Don't worry about it.
Friends. TV show from the 90s. Don't worry about it.
Wasn't an insult, believe me. [ okay that's a lie, it kind of is. ] Just me not being shocked by your choice in Antique Roadshow.
- Oh! Yes, that's the name of it, brilliant program. Peaceful and informative. More shows should be like that. Rather a lot of them are bloody violent. I mean I suppose that's what's always interested people - books and plays are much the same - but it just seems so tiring.
Feeling lost. [A beat.] Lonely. [Another beat.] Less lonely now, of course.
[Chilton got about opening a bottle, serving himself first before Rincewind.]
Dorian Gray? The man's a narcissist. Malignant, bored -- the kind who'd brutalize you if it suited his fancy. [A long, long sip of wine followed.] Better hope he sincerely likes you.
[Chilton got about opening a bottle, serving himself first before Rincewind.]
Dorian Gray? The man's a narcissist. Malignant, bored -- the kind who'd brutalize you if it suited his fancy. [A long, long sip of wine followed.] Better hope he sincerely likes you.
They do not actually have to be magical in order to make a sale. And I am certain the devil has many who would be willing to pay the price for the lie.
[ The sneer can pretty much be heard in his tone. But the second question eases his anger and he calmly replies. ]
Oh, I did far worse to him than that. But more or less, yes. You do not want to cross me, Rincewind.
[ The sneer can pretty much be heard in his tone. But the second question eases his anger and he calmly replies. ]
Oh, I did far worse to him than that. But more or less, yes. You do not want to cross me, Rincewind.
Do you know his mind so well now? [in a disgruntled mutter.
But he's careful of the volume, because it's true this change in topic has - given Rincewind something to think about. Worryingly. This is the first time he's heard Baelish make a pointed threat, much less imply that he's already carried out such against someone else.]
...I'll try to remember that.
But he's careful of the volume, because it's true this change in topic has - given Rincewind something to think about. Worryingly. This is the first time he's heard Baelish make a pointed threat, much less imply that he's already carried out such against someone else.]
...I'll try to remember that.
Well, I know I'm a poor substitute - [something of an understatement] - but I'll do the best I can.
[and try not to think about the self-imposed pressure there, lest he anxiously overthink it. Wine will help that, of course. Rincewind eyes Chilton's pour before putting his own glass helpfully in range.]
Brutalize? [a hard blink. He fidgets in place.] I mean - yes, he's an immortal, they tend to be somewhat dangerous on the whole, but that seems a bit harsh. I mean, he introduced me to what jacuzzis are, the first night we met. We seem to get on all right.
How do you know him?
[and try not to think about the self-imposed pressure there, lest he anxiously overthink it. Wine will help that, of course. Rincewind eyes Chilton's pour before putting his own glass helpfully in range.]
Brutalize? [a hard blink. He fidgets in place.] I mean - yes, he's an immortal, they tend to be somewhat dangerous on the whole, but that seems a bit harsh. I mean, he introduced me to what jacuzzis are, the first night we met. We seem to get on all right.
How do you know him?
Was a patient, but I gave him to Raina.
[Gave him. Like one might a piece of meat.]
Like most socially adequate narcissists, Dorian knows how to put on a nice face. Just isn't his real one.
[Gave him. Like one might a piece of meat.]
Like most socially adequate narcissists, Dorian knows how to put on a nice face. Just isn't his real one.
You didn't? [color him mildly surprised.]
She'd only scold me again. She's fond of that. Then I'd apologize and she'd give some short speech regarding the gods or the power of Light and following the path of righteousness, and we'd be done with it.
She'd only scold me again. She's fond of that. Then I'd apologize and she'd give some short speech regarding the gods or the power of Light and following the path of righteousness, and we'd be done with it.
Oh, no. But she knows her way around a monster.
[Chilton smirked, thinking himself so funny, before indulging in an enigmatic sip.]
More wine?
[Chilton smirked, thinking himself so funny, before indulging in an enigmatic sip.]
More wine?
Ah - yes.
[that's unsettling, that phrasing. Rincewind would remind his friend about his position concerning vague non-answers, but gets the feeling that with how much Chilton's had to drink his memory - and probably everything else - is rather slippery right now.]
But then I don't understand. [he glances up, searching Chilton's face for clarity.] He was your patient, you were treating him, but you... transferred him to Raina? Who isn't a psychiatrist. Only, she told me she mostly researches imPort powers and such.
How would that help him?
[that's unsettling, that phrasing. Rincewind would remind his friend about his position concerning vague non-answers, but gets the feeling that with how much Chilton's had to drink his memory - and probably everything else - is rather slippery right now.]
But then I don't understand. [he glances up, searching Chilton's face for clarity.] He was your patient, you were treating him, but you... transferred him to Raina? Who isn't a psychiatrist. Only, she told me she mostly researches imPort powers and such.
How would that help him?
Nothing could help him. He is beyond help -- he needed a diversion.
[And a use. Which Raina could provide, to her liking.]
I took on his boyfriend, Tobias, who is a far more engaging patient. Personally I am amazed someone like Tobias would find Dorian attractive, but you know the old adage. Opposites attract.
[And a use. Which Raina could provide, to her liking.]
I took on his boyfriend, Tobias, who is a far more engaging patient. Personally I am amazed someone like Tobias would find Dorian attractive, but you know the old adage. Opposites attract.
Oh. [gosh, he hadn't realized Dorian was so plagued. He takes a deep drink, shaking his head. There are still too many questions there for the wizard, but - it's also not his business. Rincewind is a poor gossip when the subject doesn't inspire loathing or perk survival-based self-interest.]
The vampire? I haven't met him yet. [perhaps unsurprisingly, given the vampirisim.] They are getting married, last I heard, so it must be working out for them.
I really hate that saying, though. Rather implies I should be courting reckless, sadistic bastards. [a beat.] Provided wizards were allowed to court, of course.
And you've said you and Raina are something alike, aren't you?
The vampire? I haven't met him yet. [perhaps unsurprisingly, given the vampirisim.] They are getting married, last I heard, so it must be working out for them.
I really hate that saying, though. Rather implies I should be courting reckless, sadistic bastards. [a beat.] Provided wizards were allowed to court, of course.
And you've said you and Raina are something alike, aren't you?
Edited 2016-06-03 04:20 (UTC)
We're both physically appealing and highly intelligent, so yes, we are something alike.
[Chilton, with his nearly emptied glass, toasted to that -- then refilled, and doubled his toast.]
Opposites might attract, but that doesn't necessitate relationship survival. [A sly reference to his opinion of the upcoming nuptials.] I think you will be perfectly fine avoiding the reckless and the sadistic. Provided that you -- ah -- are allowed to court.
[That brought another juvenile smirk to his mouth. Wizards, potentially not allowed to court? No one warmed the imPorn community!]
Why? Is there someone you've got your eye on? Is she -- he? -- quite lovely?
[Chilton, with his nearly emptied glass, toasted to that -- then refilled, and doubled his toast.]
Opposites might attract, but that doesn't necessitate relationship survival. [A sly reference to his opinion of the upcoming nuptials.] I think you will be perfectly fine avoiding the reckless and the sadistic. Provided that you -- ah -- are allowed to court.
[That brought another juvenile smirk to his mouth. Wizards, potentially not allowed to court? No one warmed the imPorn community!]
Why? Is there someone you've got your eye on? Is she -- he? -- quite lovely?
[Rincewind matches the toast, offering an awkward smile. He also offers:]
I do think she'll come back. For what it's worth. I mean I know I tend to look on the more - [depressingly accurate] - unpleasant side of things, but I do think a better outcome is possible, in this case.
[he certainly hopes so, for Chilton's sake.
It's more than the wine inspiring a pink flush on Rincewind's ears and neck at the playful question, the joking smirk.]
No, no, I wouldn't - I mean, I mentioned that sort of thing isn't allowed to wizards anyway, but also I just haven't. Wouldn't.
...Baelish seems to think I ought to discuss it with you. [Rincewind's mouth screws around his next drink, muttering:] Of course the bloody brothel keeper would think so.
I do think she'll come back. For what it's worth. I mean I know I tend to look on the more - [depressingly accurate] - unpleasant side of things, but I do think a better outcome is possible, in this case.
[he certainly hopes so, for Chilton's sake.
It's more than the wine inspiring a pink flush on Rincewind's ears and neck at the playful question, the joking smirk.]
No, no, I wouldn't - I mean, I mentioned that sort of thing isn't allowed to wizards anyway, but also I just haven't. Wouldn't.
...Baelish seems to think I ought to discuss it with you. [Rincewind's mouth screws around his next drink, muttering:] Of course the bloody brothel keeper would think so.
I appreciate it, Rincewind.
[And he did. It was the sort of hope that Chilton was too frightened to voice himself.]
He -- ah, oh yes. [A quiet pinkening around Chilton's ears.] I do remember Petyr mentioning his prior occupation. Once or twice. I wouldn't think too much of it, he probably tends to understand people through their desires. Physical desires. And if you have... None... It likely flummoxes him.
[And he did. It was the sort of hope that Chilton was too frightened to voice himself.]
He -- ah, oh yes. [A quiet pinkening around Chilton's ears.] I do remember Petyr mentioning his prior occupation. Once or twice. I wouldn't think too much of it, he probably tends to understand people through their desires. Physical desires. And if you have... None... It likely flummoxes him.
More likely he sees everyone as prostitutes.
[flatly stated and punctuated with a drink.]
- And it's not that I don't, I'm not a virgin or anything. [quickly defensive.] I mean... all right, I probably don't think about it as much as other people, but I tend to have all my focus taken by the various people who want to hurt me.
[and noticing those pink ears:]
Does it bother you too when he brings it up? That little occupation of his.
[flatly stated and punctuated with a drink.]
- And it's not that I don't, I'm not a virgin or anything. [quickly defensive.] I mean... all right, I probably don't think about it as much as other people, but I tend to have all my focus taken by the various people who want to hurt me.
[and noticing those pink ears:]
Does it bother you too when he brings it up? That little occupation of his.
[ You sound so perky about this, how did that happen. How is he supposed to endure. ]
You read the encyclopedia when you were a kid, too?
You read the encyclopedia when you were a kid, too?
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