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[loculus]

I found a [...] piece of correspondence inside the library's copy of Dead Until Dark. If you believe this to be yours, please DM me with a family-friendly general overview to confirm and I'll return both the letter and its supplemental materials to you. No questions as

NIKO.

Prior to your (well-deserved) promotion, where did you seek time alone?

MARYLE.

How long does cooling off take you these

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Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

I can't fault anyone for not having a lighter on them in an emergency. Or in general, considering.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

Yes, the lighter is exactly what I meant. I'm surprised you're not preening.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

Over what, Domingo?

Dominiko.

[loculus]

Oh, I refuse to spell this one out.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

You're reading into things. I doubt Ishaan is interested.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

Either you believe what you just said and you've lost your touch or you're playing coy. Have the

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

You seem testy. Is something on your mind?

Dominiko.

[loculus]

You've just invoked my big brain. There's always bound to be something on it with that much surface area.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

Truthfully, I hadn't given much thought to the moment with Ishaan. Catastrophic emergencies have a way of demanding my attention, you see. But you've made me rethink things, Domingo.

I suppose I could see whether he'd care to share a drink.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

Of course he would, he looked at you l he exists to ruin you're stunning and have a proven supply of cigarettes. I'm sure the two of you would have a wonderful time.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

I'm sure we would. Do you know how he feels about whiskey?

Dominiko.

[loculus]

No.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

I see. I'll let you know how it goes.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

You're not You won't Are you really going to get a drink with him?

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

That depends on you.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

I don't see how. I'm not part of this equation.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

It's very simple, really. You admit that you don't want me to have that drink, I won't have it.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

I'm not the arbiter of who you spend your time with, nor do I have any right to be.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

Rationale thought goes out the window when you're jealous.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

I'm not jealous, Nikola, I'm merely having a reasonable, visceral and understandable reaction to the notion that you might be at all interested in the arrogant upstart who's further ruining my life.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

Dom.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

I haven't gone anywhere, N Niko.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

I think it's obvious where my interests lie, and they don't include Ishaan Singh. Who doesn't deserve to be spoken about that way, by the by.

Dominiko.

[loculus]

You're wrong there: he does for at least twelve more hours. [...] And I think my stance was defensible, given how broad your interests are typically cast. [...] Your disinterest has been noted.

Dominiko.

[oneirophrenic]

A roundabout way of calling me a whore, Domingo, but I suppose beggars can't be choosers. It's almost like old times.