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Oh no, you don't, dearie. I've been patient, mind, terribly patient - waiting for you to hold up your end of the bargain and you have failed to deliver. And I simply will not tolerate that. It's bad business, you understand, and that's what I am first and foremost. A businessman.

Now, you want to muck about in this, fine. But consider me out of the deal until I see something in writing, and don't come crying when you find you're in over your head. After all, we both know you know better than to trifle with me.

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Oh? And what bargain is it this time?

One to guarantee mutual cooperation, miss. [ because he's from pre-finale and thus still has to keep up these stupid appearances ] I offer to play nicely, and she's promised to take me outside the confines of this dingy little head of hers.

To finally have the world at your feet! Where to? Well - providing everything gets back on track.

[ A somewhat wry smile because of course she'd see-- ]

Oh, I've heard tales of cruises on turtles and lands of fog, and then again a city full of all kinds of people simply waiting for someone to help them get what they think they want. She's rather indecisive, which you can understand adds to the frustration.

Turtles? [That's a new one. She laughs. Then - a beat and a shrug.]

Could do them all.

Rather strange enough to hear, I know, but with reality being so much stranger than fiction - suppose such a thing had to exist.

Setting your sights a bit high, aren't you? [ heh ] I wouldn't want to burden the poor girl too much, now. Small steps to avoid a nasty tumble later.

Your confidence in her is truly astounding. [A grin.] Though, I do suppose you know her better than I do. That doesn't mean she can't surprise you.

It would be a pleasant enough surprise, but no. I make my trade in being able to read people, after all, and my unique position in the matter makes me even better at what I do.

But enough of me. It's been a while since seeing you last, Miss Belle.

Pleasant? I think you'll make an adventurer of yourself yet, Mister Gold.

And keep talking like that, and you'll have me thinking you've missed me. [belle stop.] I wish I could report any interesting developments for myself, but, as it is...

The boots may have been made for walking, but the limp might prove problematic there.

Perhaps I just enjoy keeping track of the more interesting acquaintances I make. [ no, please don't, belle, because he really has ] Ah, shelved as well?

Take a carriage. Why make an excuse when you can have that luxury?

[OH WELL IN THAT CASE.] Oh, if that's what you'd like to call it. [she laughs.] But yes, it seems that way. For now. Mine - she goes through spurts. She isn't a bad person, but it's frustrating. You understand.

These days, my knee feels the only acceptable luxury is a warm and comfortable chair. It enjoys reminding me just how old I am, and to act like it.

[ augh her laugh but nope have to play it cool ] All too well, unfortunately. Sorry to hear you're not getting the attention you deserve.

That does pose a problem, doesn't it? You'll just have to get some suitable companions to carry you around in the armchair of your choice. And you're not old. I won't hear of it.

[yeah gold because that line was the coolest. ice cold, even. she tilts her head slightly.] That I deserve? That's very kind of you to say. But remember what I just told you.

Traipsing about the wilderness, sitting pretty in a palanquin, is that the idea?

You just hardly seem the kind to be kept locked away in a tower. [ ahaaaaaa he learned that the hard way. then because nope, have to joke ] About your girl's tendency to stop and go, or something else? Ears are the first to go with age, you know.

Why not? I don't see a problem. If it doesn't work out, just - insist that your servants turn around and take you home immediately.

Perhaps not a tower. Other than that, you might be surprised. [N O T. R E A L L Y. and then there's a good-natured eyeroll.] No, about you having me thinking you missed me.

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