[ A low chuckle, though her lips don't part. Immediately, the tea. He certainly doesn't betray expectations. ]
I defer to your expertise. I look forward to a delightful engagement.
[ Her tone is casual to match his, or as casual as she ever gets. But first, the child. When the three of them emerge from the shadows of the alleyway, the girl's distressed parents make a beeline for her. There are hugs, admonishments, the typical things. The parents express their gratitude to both Duke and Knave, but before they can all go about their business, the little girl demands the promised magic trick.
The Knave gravely steps forward, and the parents finally begin to realize they should feel a little uncertain. Even moreso when she slowly reaches out with a cursed hand and all those pointed nails of hers, headed for the child's face... only to reach behind the girl's ear and produce a little wrapped candy. ]
Your trick.
[ Severe. No pizzazz. She deposits the candy in the girl's happy hands. If the parents have any sense, they won't let the child eat it.
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I defer to your expertise. I look forward to a delightful engagement.
[ Her tone is casual to match his, or as casual as she ever gets. But first, the child. When the three of them emerge from the shadows of the alleyway, the girl's distressed parents make a beeline for her. There are hugs, admonishments, the typical things. The parents express their gratitude to both Duke and Knave, but before they can all go about their business, the little girl demands the promised magic trick.
The Knave gravely steps forward, and the parents finally begin to realize they should feel a little uncertain. Even moreso when she slowly reaches out with a cursed hand and all those pointed nails of hers, headed for the child's face... only to reach behind the girl's ear and produce a little wrapped candy. ]
Your trick.
[ Severe. No pizzazz. She deposits the candy in the girl's happy hands. If the parents have any sense, they won't let the child eat it.
Arlecchino looks at Wriothesley. ]
I think we're done here.
[ Lead the way, sir. ]