[she's trying to stay strong, but it's hard. she misses Jo like she'd miss a limb] Yes. And--and the worst part is, I know we were on shaky ground because of. Of everything that's expected of us here.
[she trusts him, trusts his judgement. and she's gotten to know Marlo who is wonderful. and she cares for him very much. and she looks urgent wide-eyed]
Oh, thank you, thank you so much. But...may I ask? What if I never do? Hunk is a submissive, so are Rip and Tomoe. [a self-deprecating laugh] I'm not really to the tastes of most people here. But, I won't get caught. I'm good at that.
Yes ... I find myself in the same situation with Will. I sympathize completely. [Hannibal replied quietly, folding his hands in front of him as he searches her expression.]
If you never do, of course I will keep you on as Submissive, my dear. [A crack of a wry smile.] Hiling takes up quite a lot of my attention - so having another independent woman on hand will be a delight and a relief. Oh, I do have collars especially made for my Submissives. Will that be acceptable?
Thank you. Oh, thank you so much. I can't even--thank you. [she looks heartbroken and like she's had the rug pulled out from under her. and it might as well have been, Jo was in her bed when she went to sleep and gone entirely when she woke]
I would like that very much, Sir. [she attempts a smile back. it's up for debate how effective it is] And I'll do my best to make you proud. I have the Center for the Performing Arts that I'm trying to get off of the ground--although this place insists on calling it the G-String. And it is, but...may I ask that a black velvet ribbon be incorporated in some way?
It is all right, Tinya. I know you would do the same for me if I was in the same kind of situation. [He soothed her, holding up one hand.]
Oh? I would be interested in hearing more about that. I am thinking of re-opening the local art gallery, so perhaps we could combine those together. Bringing culture here - our culture - would be essential.
I would, I absolutely would. You're very important to me and I trust you completely. [she smiles warmly at him]
Well, I've already spoken to Marlo about performing. And Rip is interested in bringing in the opera. Personally, I'm good for both acting and ballet. Alfred has already said he'd like to play King Lear opposite my Cordelia. And I'd love to work in concert with you and the art gallery. Culture is absolutely necessary for a healthy society.
I am so glad to hear that, my dear. [Hannibal's smile widens, just so.]
I could not agree more - ah! Opera. Of course Rip thought of that. She has such taste for such things. Once we sign the contract, you can feel free to ask me for funds whenever you need, my dear.
So...we're good? I keep my apartment and you design my collar? [she looks sweetly hopeful]
She does, she's amazing. She's one of my oldest friends here and I know I can count on her for anything. [and a playful wink] I might just have to take you up on that. Any plays or ballets or operas you have a particular fondness for?
Absolutely - do I need to speak to someone about the apartment, or will the contract be enough?
[A serious pause at that - because there are so many ... but if he is going to pick one?] I have always had a passion for Faust, in the original French.
Jo had--had put the apartment in my name ahead of time. So that should be secure enough.
[she waits with an expression of anticipation on her face, smiling warmly at his answer] I think I can make that happen. And as a bonus, it just so happens that I was taught French to better understand ballet. [and she rolls her eyes playfully] And because Bgztl High Society likes it better than Standard.
Very well. I shall send over a contract for you to sign - please read it over - and send it back to me after you have filled it in.
[One corner of his mouth lifted up, his dark eyes crinkling at the corners.] Well, I suppose I would eventually have to like something about Bgztl High Society.
[she nods] All right. I will. I can't thank you enough.
[she smiles back] What's the old saying? Even a stopped clock is right twice a day? Most of our fine arts, we stole from Terra, then proved we could do it better.
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Date: 2020-10-26 02:07 am (UTC)[she trusts him, trusts his judgement. and she's gotten to know Marlo who is wonderful. and she cares for him very much. and she looks urgent wide-eyed]
Oh, thank you, thank you so much. But...may I ask? What if I never do? Hunk is a submissive, so are Rip and Tomoe. [a self-deprecating laugh] I'm not really to the tastes of most people here. But, I won't get caught. I'm good at that.
[which she gathers and nods solemnly]
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Date: 2020-10-28 04:14 am (UTC)If you never do, of course I will keep you on as Submissive, my dear. [A crack of a wry smile.] Hiling takes up quite a lot of my attention - so having another independent woman on hand will be a delight and a relief. Oh, I do have collars especially made for my Submissives. Will that be acceptable?
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Date: 2020-10-28 04:23 am (UTC)I would like that very much, Sir. [she attempts a smile back. it's up for debate how effective it is] And I'll do my best to make you proud. I have the Center for the Performing Arts that I'm trying to get off of the ground--although this place insists on calling it the G-String. And it is, but...may I ask that a black velvet ribbon be incorporated in some way?
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Date: 2020-10-28 07:36 pm (UTC)Oh? I would be interested in hearing more about that. I am thinking of re-opening the local art gallery, so perhaps we could combine those together. Bringing culture here - our culture - would be essential.
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Date: 2020-10-28 07:49 pm (UTC)Well, I've already spoken to Marlo about performing. And Rip is interested in bringing in the opera. Personally, I'm good for both acting and ballet. Alfred has already said he'd like to play King Lear opposite my Cordelia. And I'd love to work in concert with you and the art gallery. Culture is absolutely necessary for a healthy society.
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Date: 2020-10-29 12:07 am (UTC)I could not agree more - ah! Opera. Of course Rip thought of that. She has such taste for such things. Once we sign the contract, you can feel free to ask me for funds whenever you need, my dear.
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Date: 2020-10-29 02:17 am (UTC)She does, she's amazing. She's one of my oldest friends here and I know I can count on her for anything. [and a playful wink] I might just have to take you up on that. Any plays or ballets or operas you have a particular fondness for?
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Date: 2020-10-29 03:58 am (UTC)[A serious pause at that - because there are so many ... but if he is going to pick one?] I have always had a passion for Faust, in the original French.
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Date: 2020-10-29 04:17 am (UTC)[she waits with an expression of anticipation on her face, smiling warmly at his answer] I think I can make that happen. And as a bonus, it just so happens that I was taught French to better understand ballet. [and she rolls her eyes playfully] And because Bgztl High Society likes it better than Standard.
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Date: 2020-10-29 04:37 pm (UTC)[One corner of his mouth lifted up, his dark eyes crinkling at the corners.] Well, I suppose I would eventually have to like something about Bgztl High Society.
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Date: 2020-10-29 10:24 pm (UTC)[she smiles back] What's the old saying? Even a stopped clock is right twice a day? Most of our fine arts, we stole from Terra, then proved we could do it better.
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Date: 2020-10-30 02:23 am (UTC)[He arched an eyebrow at her, with a smirk.]
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Date: 2020-10-30 03:00 am (UTC)[she quirks an eyebrow in response and smirks back]
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