canon is johannes cabal :|

[soulcontracts]

You could at least do me the respect of re-reading the damned books first.

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[soulcontracts]

[ Horst, you should probably be careful what you say around your madman scientist of a brother. ]

I'm sure there are ways to find out.

[ -- several experiments that he can think of offhand to detect souls in creatures. He squints thoughtfully at him, likely pondering the most irritating ones he could administer. ]

[charismatically]

[Horst laughs, rich, amused, exasperated, expectant, disbelieving, happy all rolled up into a single sound.] You never change, do you, Johannes.

[soulcontracts]

[ There is nothing on the planet that might actually make him admit that he's glad to see his brother. There's a flicker of something, though, a ghost of what might be a smirk just barely twitching the corner of his lip. ]

Far be it from me to not test the lore when presented with the opportunity.

[charismatically]

I confess I would be concerned if you didn't wish to experiment. Though no, even for the sake of scientific inquiry, don't come near me with your toolkit. [He straightens out his jacket.] I enjoy being in one piece, thank you very much.

[soulcontracts]

If you enjoy being in one piece, just think of how much fun you'd have in five or six.

[ He didn't miss you.




Nope. ]

[charismatically]

I suppose it would mean more people can enjoy my company at once.

[soulcontracts]

Again: I'm open to testing this theory. Just say the word.

[charismatically]

And may that word be never heard. [He crosses his arms and walks closer to give Johannes a scrutinizing look.] Speaking of being in one piece, are you all in one? No nasty little side-effects I should be aware of?

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[ Johannes's chin tilts up, face pulling into an expression of mild disgust. ]

I have a conscience. Mostly functional. Absolutely galling. Haven't decided quite yet what I'm going to do to fix it.

[charismatically]

Might I suggest community service at the local orphanage or animal shelter? That will fix your conscience right up.

[soulcontracts]

Why don't you get to it? Let me know how it goes. Preferably via letter that I can pretend I didn't receive.

[charismatically]

And let you miss out on the joy of little kittens shedding on your black slacks? Never.

[soulcontracts]

I had a kitten, once. Only for a few hours, of course.