On losing his cast

[getsthelastword]

Whatever.

I didn't like them anyway.

[Pause.]

What? I didn't.





Really.

Comments

[asthedrivensnow]

Very convincing, bravo.

[getsthelastword]

[Oh, helloooooo nurse.]

Thank you. I try.

[asthedrivensnow]

[She's not the selfless service sort.]

I do think that last "really" could be dropped. It lessened the impact of your earlier statement. [Only moderately cheeky, here.]

[getsthelastword]

Sounds like you're an expert. Maybe you could give me lessons, bellissima.

[asthedrivensnow]

At creating believable lies? I've some experience... but that quick turn around suggests you don't really need my help.

[getsthelastword]

I would most certainly benefit from a hands-on instructor.

[asthedrivensnow]

And if your tutor recommends more time on theory before practice..?

[getsthelastword]

[Eyebrow waggle.]

Happy to take an oral examination.

[asthedrivensnow]

[A peal of laughter.]

You certainly don't lack confidence.

[getsthelastword]

One of my many endearing traits.

[asthedrivensnow]

Oh, I'm sure.

[She half-suspects it's a front, but there's no sense in jumping to conclusions.]

Who is it you disliked to the point you had to point out how much their absence doesn't affect you?

[getsthelastword]

Oh, all of them. I don't need them.

You, on the other hand, I could find use for.

[asthedrivensnow]

To be useful to strangers is a such wonderful aspiration. I have seen the light, thank you.

[getsthelastword]

Damon di Salvatore.

There. Now we're no longer strangers, bellissima.

[asthedrivensnow]

[Greek and Italian. To tame, and saviour. Interesting.]

Narcissa Black. Don't read too much into it.

[getsthelastword]

I wouldn't dream of it.

Well, maybe a few fantasies...

[asthedrivensnow]

No mirrors, if you don't mind.

[getsthelastword]

I don't mind at all.

Although now I'm wondering why, admittedly.

[asthedrivensnow]

You're not familiar with the myth?

[getsthelastword]

Oh, so you're named after the flower? Well, your reflection would certainly warrant that.

[asthedrivensnow]

[Eh, close enough.]

Actually, I'm not sure what maman was thinking, but most people jump to the Greek conclusion and assume I spend my days seeking out my own image.

I do have better things to do with my time.

[getsthelastword]

I can think of better things to do with your time.

[asthedrivensnow]

I bet you say that to all the girls.

[getsthelastword]

No. Just the hot ones.

[asthedrivensnow]

I do like to be in the upper echelons of people's estimations.

[He is an incorrigible flirt.]