∞ 74: A windy day [action]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Despite the mild windiness today, Albert is sitting out on the porch of his house. He has a few notes and his journal with him, but he's mostly just out there to think and drink a little. The town meeting was just yesterday, and it certainly proved a few things he had surmised about the populace. There had been a few opinions he had heard that more clearly showed others' state of mind (some for the better, most for the worse), and he had to readjust those plans accordingly.

Now to think of the next course of action.]

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[harmonicmelodia.livejournal.com]

[Frederic had been walking by where Albert was and spotted him, he decided to come up and speak with him. When approaching Albert, he bows his head properly to the man.]

Good afternoon, Sir.

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[wise_maiden]

[Raine actually has been resting for most of the day inside. It's Sunday, that meeting was long and tiring, and she's been feeling drained anyway. But eventually she'll bundle up properly and look out of the door.]

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[mydearapple.livejournal.com]

[Caesar may or may not have a good reason to be passing by here today. Of course, he always looks for Albert when he's around here, whether it's so he can sneak by undetected or bother the heck out of him, so when he spots his brother, Caesar stops to consider which he wants to do today. He looks kind of busy... so naturally, it doesn't take him long to decide.

Little brother is currently making his way up the steps to the porch, then, much less hesitant than usual.]

Hey. What are you doing?

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert nods in greeting at the sight of the other. An older gentleman -- somewhat in the minority in this very young village.]

Good afternoon. Fair weather nowadays, for that matter.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He shifts his head slightly at the creak of the door, but returns his attention to looking out from the porch. It's getting to be that time where his flowers will start waking up again.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Since Albert was already sitting there looking out, it doesn't take long for him to spot Caesar. He idles his time away sipping his wine while waiting for Caesar to slowly approach.]

Does it look like I'm doing anything? [Though he has his notes and journal with him, they aren't laid out on the side table in any readable manner.]

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[harmonicmelodia.livejournal.com]

[Frederic turns his eyes to the empty spot next to Albert on the porch of the house. But turns his eyes back towards to Albert's face.]

Indeed, I could not agree with you more. Although if I may ask, could I be allowed to join you? I have been wandering about the village the entire day and would not mind resting my feet.

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[mydearapple.livejournal.com]

...yes? [Ugh. Stupid Albert. Totally throwing him off.]

So you're not busy, then? Good. [Pause.] Let's do something today, Albert.

[latkje]

[Nash is taking another one of his exaggerated detours. Whistling loudly. Perhaps keeping an eye out for the comment box.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Something about the man's demeanor tells Albert that this is an earnest request. He gestures to the chair beside him.]

If you please. I only ask for your name, sir.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert raises a brow at Caesar's statement.]

Do something? [Together? What? There's a note of cautious surprise there.]

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[mydearapple.livejournal.com]

Yes. [Caesar nods with feigned confidence, like he totally does this all the time.] Just you and me.

[chikaidestroyer]

[Because Albert would rather not stare at that comment box after the ... bad experiences attached to it, he's actually got it out in front of the house, on the porch. It looks rather out of place.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[...] An argument with your Flame Champion?

[Considering their particular dynamic together, Albert is trying to see the reason why Caesar is ... initiating togetherness.]

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[mydearapple.livejournal.com]

Wh-what? [aksdhjlasdj. Why did he think this was a good idea.] No! Don't be ridiculous. It's nothing like that at all.

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[harmonicmelodia.livejournal.com]

[Sitting down into the chair beside the man, Frederic bows his head again with proper mannerisms to Albert.]

My name is Frederic Francois Chopin, a pleasure to meet you. May I have the honor of knowing your name?

[latkje]

[Excellent! Nash is definitely going to walk up to the comment box, take a writing utensil and piece of paper out from...somewhere amongst his pockets, and start tapping the pen without seeming to write anything.]

What do you think I should write?

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Very proper, from mannerisms to speech. A nobleman, perhaps? Albert studies the man as he introduces himself.] I am Albert Silverberg, a strategist by training. You are fairly new here, are you not?

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Well, he flustered easily enough, so it wasn't that. Albert decides to go easy on him.] I do hope you had something in mind. [Caesar wasn't exactly a houseguest at the moment, after all.]

[chikaidestroyer]

[Have a blank look, Nash. It's especially noticeable since Albert had his glass halfway to his lips, and he had to set it back down.]

You could comment on Harmonia's assortment of hats for inanity's sake.

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[mydearapple.livejournal.com]

Um... [Dammit.] Well, no. Not yet. I didn't think I'd get this far.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[...] So you came over here, without a plan, to ask if we could do something. [He's not sure what to think of that.]

[silversnowfall]

You seem quite thoughtful today.

[latkje]

I wasn't aware you needed the education! Having worked so closely with various Bishops. I suppose we can't trust outsiders to understand the ways of the One Temple.

[He does contemplate drawing some funny hats, though.]

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[mydearapple.livejournal.com]

Yes. That's right. Sort of. [SIGH.] It doesn't matter what we do. I just thought we could spend some time together. [Hear that uncertainty in his voice? He's pretending it's not there.]