voice testing/canon is Dresden files

[in_the_book]

Hell's bells, kid. You've read, what, six and a third books, plus two graphic novels? You're still trying to avoid spoilers--and not very well, mind you! And you think you can play me? Put me into a game?

I've got bills to pay. And a war to try and stay out of. I don't need this.

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[gentlemanjohnny]

I believe my mun would say you were a little too late Mr. Dresden.

[in_the_book]

[So much grumbling.]

I don't seem to recall asking for your opinion, Marcone.

[gentlemanjohnny]

You may not, but my mundane finds our interactions funny.

[in_the_book]

...Yeah, okay, mine does too.

[gentlemanjohnny]

Most do from my understanding of things. Some even ship us whatever that means.

[in_the_book]

Damned if I know.

[murph]

Can't just sit it out can you? Always have to go looking for trouble.

[in_the_book]

[a slight, but playful smile.]

Me, Murph? Never dream of going and looking for trouble. Real homebody here.

[murph]

[Save the smile, she knows you too well.]

Yeah, and I'm an Amazon princess. [sigh] Should I even ask or am I just going to regret it?

[in_the_book]

[What, and let her think she's won?]

Oh, yeah? You got a Lasso of Truth to go with the badge, Murph?

[He shakes his head.]

Mun's reading through Dead Beat. Zombies. Necromancers. End of the world stuff. You know. The usual.

[murph]

Keep your pervy guy sex fantasies out of this. [Karrin snorted and planted hands on her hips.]

I don't need a lasso to kick your ass.

Oh, rare form in that one, they will undoubtedly love your ultimate solution. Over the top if you ask me, but that's what I've come to expect from you.

[in_the_book]

In your satin tights, fighting for your rights, beating Harry black and blue?

Heh. I am proud of that one. He knows it's coming, but not quite there in the book yet.

[murph]

I always preferred leather. [An offhanded shrug.]

Oh you should be, no one really captures the essence of just how completely bizarre and fantastical the world can be like you do.

[in_the_book]

Well, you know what they say. "May you live in interesting times." Of course, they meant it as a curse.

[murph]

I don't think even they had this in mind. [and then, in a more serious tone,] you got this? You ok?

[in_the_book]

[He nods.]

Yeah. I'll manage. Always do.

[murph]

You've got my number, use it if you need it.

[in_the_book]

[He nods.]

I will, Murph.

Thanks.

[murph]

Friends don't need thanks, you just own me a beer.

[in_the_book]

I'll see if I can't get you some of Mac's brew.

[murph]

You do that.

[nicodemus]

You do quite terribly with staying out of people's business, Dresden. Let's not lie and cheat ourselves when it comes to such statements.

[ Don't mind Nicodemus he might be just a little mad. ]

[in_the_book]

[Yeah, he's getting a tighter grip on that staff now.]

Yeah, well, I've got this pesky intolerance for murderous psychopaths.

[bestaleinchi_town]

Nope, you don't. But I'll bet'cha a beer that it'll happen anyhow.

[in_the_book]

That's a sucker's bet, Mac, and you know it.

[faerygodmother]

Do you truly believe you will in any way be able to avoid war, child? Surely you know better, at this point what will a little side trip add to your burden?

[in_the_book]

Godmother.

[Aren't you supposed to be imprisoned right now?]

...Okay, maybe I don't believe I can avoid it. But it doesn't mean I'm just going to let this mun person push me around.

[faerygodmother]

Godchild.

[Aren't you sweet to think so. Have one of those amused knowing something you don't know smiles because no spoilers. Yes.]

I suppose if anyone could try to wiggle their way out of something it would be you. La.

[in_the_book]

[So much hate for that smile. So much.]

Hey, if I can pull one over on you, anyone else would be easy.

[faerygodmother]

I see you have not improved in your skills at self preservation. Fortunately for you, I have been kind in comparison to some beings.

[No that wasn't sarcasm, she's totally looking out for you bub.]

[in_the_book]

Is that what we're calling it?

[faerygodmother]

It is what anyone would call it, child. I assure you, you would be far better off with me than with some of these... mundanes. But sometimes it is important to learn the difficult way.

you are so screwed now

[onetoughmother]

Just, whatever idea you've gotten in your head this time, leave my family out of it.

oh shit

[in_the_book]

[...Is there some demon he can go fight instead? Or the Necromancers again? Or maybe he should just go into the Nevernever yelling "I don't believe in fairies"? Because those are preferable options.]

Look, Charity, it's not like I go out of my way to involve Michael...

Language!

[onetoughmother]

[Nice try, but no.]

It's not like you try to avoid it either.

[in_the_book]

Come on, Charity. That's not fair.

[onetoughmother]

I'm sorry, did I somehow give the impression that life is fair? I know it isn't, I'm a mother, the word fair lost meaning a long time ago. I protect my own because the world isn't fair, I'm asking the same of you.

[in_the_book]

[You know, the next time something horrible shows up, Harry's just going to let Charity go talk to it. Because it would flee back to wherever it was faster than you could blink.]

So, what, Charity? You just want me out of Michael's life all together?

[onetoughmother]

[Been there, done that, wielded the battle axe.]

No Harry, [Using his first name is even creepier than an insult, isn't it?] I just want you to remember that this is my family. That Michale has a wife and children who love him and yes, by the Father's grace, support him in all he does. But we want him to come home when the job is done. I respect my husband, more that I can put to words, but I know what his duty means to him, I know what he would sacrifice.

I'm asking you to make sure he doesn't get put into the position to have to unless it is absolutely necessary.

[in_the_book]

I know what it's like to grow up without a father, Charity. I wouldn't want that for your kids.

I won't call in Michael unless I absolutely have to, okay?

[onetoughmother]

Thank you.

Now go wash your hands, you're staying for dinner.

[in_the_book]

[Ah, mood whiplash.]

Yes, ma'am.

[onetoughmother]

[She's a mom, they get access to all sorts of magic just in the nature of being mothers.]

And tell Michael it's time to come in, I think he has been waiting to see if you needed him to defend you.