[ he doesn't mind the formalities for now. they're co-workers at the moment -- though he'd really thought emily's finally found greener pastures these past few days, so he's pleasantly surprised that she came back to work anyway after a bout of a cold.
or so it would seem.
she caught him at the right time, actually, as he's finished locking up the liquor cabinet. ]
[she has the decency to look a little abashed when he mentions her absence, but continues on.]
I've found the formula for...not an antidote exactly, but something that counteracts one of the more common Tamamo additives. The one that heightens passions.
[and this had to be made, for the sake of someone else.]
I won't be able to make a true antidote with the supplies I have, but what I have at least tempers the effects. Makes them bearable to wait out, until it's gone from your system. It's this I need to make - not a lot, just enough for three people. Four, if you're interested in your own amount.
I'm not sure how to feel about making an antidote for our... specialty, you might say. But having too much of a good thing does exist. It won't be fun anymore if someone were to overuse our products for something more nefarious.
[ shylock may not have a decent moral compass, but he knows all too well how too much lust and love can only lead to ruin. ]
I change my mind. We shall talk about compensation right now if you wish for me to participate. You must understand.
[at this point, Shylock could make some impossible demand, and she would have no choice but to agree. she needs this, though she won't let her desperation show - and its counter to what Tamamo is known for is precisely why she's keeping the amount small, limited. only for those that truly need it.]
[just in case he has anything specific he needs to do or see to. it's when he shows up again that she'll start leading the way to the Sutoku owned apartments - that may be so, but given that she'd taken a few pains to get the superintendent to like her, if she brings home company she's never been caught so far.]
[ it doesn't take long for him to close up shop before following emily back to her place, belatedly realizing that this is his first time visiting someone's residence after being so used to receiving visitors in his apartment. so he appreciates the change in scenery regardless. ]
Have you acquired more hands for your project? Aside from me, that is.
I suppose a doctor's work is never done, even in between worlds. But if you wish to be sure that your friend won't have the same unfortunate run-in, just take him to me. I'll know what he wants.
Thank you, Mr. Bennett. Both he and I would sincerely appreciate that.
[if she vouches for Shylock, then she knows Majima will give him a chance. if nothing else, he's the reason she's been able to enjoy a drink or two in safety after clocking out, and that means much - by now, though, she hopes they can stand in the mild friend category at the least.]
It'd be a relief to know there's at least one place to tread where such aspects are all by choice. I hardly hold any ill will towards them - I simply think one should be informed.
It's not a problem at all, Miss Dyer. I may partake in mischief more often than not, but I draw the line at actively harming others. Moreover, there are other ways of taking someone to bed besides our infamous ingredient.
[ as to what methods they are... well. shylock's already given away way too much. let the other factions figure it out for themselves. ]
Of course, it would be easier for me to get away with these things if I were to have my own establishment. Like you, it is also in the works.
Is it really? Well, I wish you the best of luck in getting it started, and while I'm absent any experience on building up a business like that, if I can assist you in any way in the process, I'd be delighted to help.
[favors for favors. a dance doesn't seem like enough, after all.]
To tell the truth, I hope one day soon to have something of a physical location you can direct people to. Not just for medicines, but...a place where your affiliation will matter not a whit, and instead the priority is how much you are suffering, and what can be done to alleviate it.
[in other words, a sanctuary clinic.]
But it'll take funds and other people to become reality, and much hard work.
[ he nods in agreement. what an earnest young woman, truly unlike lord figaro at all. ]
I'm sure in time your leader will let you have more freedom in your endeavors, but if not... There's something exciting about working in the black market scene, though I suppose that it'd be much more difficult to sustain support that way.
[ although he'll have to put that conversation on hold for now until they get to her place in case there are prying eyes about ]
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Date: 2022-03-28 11:46 am (UTC)or so it would seem.
she caught him at the right time, actually, as he's finished locking up the liquor cabinet. ]
Why, of course. What is it?
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Date: 2022-03-28 07:56 pm (UTC)[and here she pauses.]
I still haven't sorted out adequate compensation, but if you're willing to take a favor, I would abide by it.
[and whatever that might be, she'd go without a word of complaint. it's necessary, this one.]
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Date: 2022-03-29 12:20 pm (UTC)[ he smiles knowingly. ]
If it's urgent, we can talk about compensation after. What were you planning to make, exactly?
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Date: 2022-03-29 07:01 pm (UTC)I've found the formula for...not an antidote exactly, but something that counteracts one of the more common Tamamo additives. The one that heightens passions.
[and this had to be made, for the sake of someone else.]
I won't be able to make a true antidote with the supplies I have, but what I have at least tempers the effects. Makes them bearable to wait out, until it's gone from your system. It's this I need to make - not a lot, just enough for three people. Four, if you're interested in your own amount.
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Date: 2022-03-30 12:56 pm (UTC)[ he hums in thought. ]
I'm not sure how to feel about making an antidote for our... specialty, you might say. But having too much of a good thing does exist. It won't be fun anymore if someone were to overuse our products for something more nefarious.
[ shylock may not have a decent moral compass, but he knows all too well how too much lust and love can only lead to ruin. ]
I change my mind. We shall talk about compensation right now if you wish for me to participate. You must understand.
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Date: 2022-03-30 03:29 pm (UTC)[at this point, Shylock could make some impossible demand, and she would have no choice but to agree. she needs this, though she won't let her desperation show - and its counter to what Tamamo is known for is precisely why she's keeping the amount small, limited. only for those that truly need it.]
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Date: 2022-03-31 08:38 am (UTC)[ his smile grows wide, almost catlike. ]
Dance with me. That's my only request.
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Date: 2022-03-31 08:29 pm (UTC)You'd consider that sufficient recompense?
[you want to waste a favor where she was letting you write the terms on a dance? it's easy to fulfill, but it hardly seems fair...]
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Date: 2022-04-02 04:07 am (UTC)I didn't say how, when, and where, did I? Think of it as something to keep yourself on your tiptoes while I collaborate with you in this project.
[ he could make her dance sexily in front of an audience, for all she knows. though he probably won't go that far... maybe. ]
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Date: 2022-04-02 05:00 am (UTC)It's a very small price to pay for your expertise. I accept your terms - just tell me when you're free to begin.
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Date: 2022-04-03 08:52 am (UTC)Excellent. And I just so happen to be free tonight, if you wish to start as soon as possible.
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Date: 2022-04-03 09:06 am (UTC)Yes!
[she brightens, any lingering exhaustion from work completely gone from her. she hadn't expected his freedom so quickly.]
I can either go get all my supplies and bring them somewhere, or you could come to my apartment. Either way, I'm ready to get started.
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Date: 2022-04-03 12:11 pm (UTC)Your place it is. It'd be more convenient that way.
[ also murr might be home and he'd be figuratively (and literally!) knock things off the tables like the cat that he is. ]
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Date: 2022-04-03 08:05 pm (UTC)[just in case he has anything specific he needs to do or see to. it's when he shows up again that she'll start leading the way to the Sutoku owned apartments - that may be so, but given that she'd taken a few pains to get the superintendent to like her, if she brings home company she's never been caught so far.]
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Date: 2022-04-04 12:31 pm (UTC)Have you acquired more hands for your project? Aside from me, that is.
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Date: 2022-04-04 08:00 pm (UTC)[she knows the way back, keeping them to more lit streets for now.]
It was on my agenda to look into regardless, but since I got asked to create this specifically, it became more of a priority.
[because she wanted him to feel safe, to be able to counteract any loss of control. that he asked told her how much he needed it.]
Where I was before here, I was accustomed to having to devise very specialized medicines, so in a way, I'm almost happy to have this commission.
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Date: 2022-04-06 10:37 am (UTC)I suppose a doctor's work is never done, even in between worlds. But if you wish to be sure that your friend won't have the same unfortunate run-in, just take him to me. I'll know what he wants.
[ in terms of drinks, of course. ]
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Date: 2022-04-06 09:20 pm (UTC)[if she vouches for Shylock, then she knows Majima will give him a chance. if nothing else, he's the reason she's been able to enjoy a drink or two in safety after clocking out, and that means much - by now, though, she hopes they can stand in the mild friend category at the least.]
It'd be a relief to know there's at least one place to tread where such aspects are all by choice. I hardly hold any ill will towards them - I simply think one should be informed.
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Date: 2022-04-08 11:52 am (UTC)[ as to what methods they are... well. shylock's already given away way too much. let the other factions figure it out for themselves. ]
Of course, it would be easier for me to get away with these things if I were to have my own establishment. Like you, it is also in the works.
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Date: 2022-04-08 10:27 pm (UTC)[favors for favors. a dance doesn't seem like enough, after all.]
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Date: 2022-04-09 10:44 am (UTC)[ networking let's GOOOOO
also a dance is definitely enough for shylock. he's just odd that way. but if she wants to add to it when who is he to say no to more favors? ]
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Date: 2022-04-10 05:27 am (UTC)To tell the truth, I hope one day soon to have something of a physical location you can direct people to. Not just for medicines, but...a place where your affiliation will matter not a whit, and instead the priority is how much you are suffering, and what can be done to alleviate it.
[in other words, a sanctuary clinic.]
But it'll take funds and other people to become reality, and much hard work.
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Date: 2022-04-11 02:46 pm (UTC)I'm sure in time your leader will let you have more freedom in your endeavors, but if not... There's something exciting about working in the black market scene, though I suppose that it'd be much more difficult to sustain support that way.
[ although he'll have to put that conversation on hold for now until they get to her place in case there are prying eyes about ]