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[cravats]

[Lyall looks tired- it's early morning for him, which means he should be heading off to bed. Instead, he's still awake and working for some reason. He looks... not quite up to his usual flawless self. His cravat is slightly askew, and his hair is not in its usual tidy arrangement.

Something is clearly terribly wrong. If one can pick up such cues from cravats, that is.]

Good morning, everyone. I was wondering...

[His lips tighten slightly, unhappily.]

I was wondering how many- if any- of you regret your involvement in this place?

Additionally, has anyone ever managed to voluntarily remove themselves? I've heard of it being done by some whim of the community's, but I was curious as to anyone had ever left on their own and not been bothered again. This is entirely hypothetical, of course. I've no pressing reason to leave.

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JUST WHO YOU WANTED TO SEE RANDOLPH

[atadflamboyant]

My dear, you look positively dreadful. What could possibly be ailing you? Certainly not the good admiral's recent absence?

[Dickiest dick in dick town, right over here.]

[cravats]

[He unconsciously readjusts his cravat, resisting the nigh-overpowering urge to give Lord A a dirty look.]

Shouldn't you be in bed, my lord?

[atadflamboyant]

All in good time, my dear.

[In fact, he's going to be pulled away soon, but come on. TROLLING.]

[cravats]

It is so kind of you to put off sleeping for me- I know how sorely one needs rest as one ages. Your thoughtfulness does you credit, my lord.

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[glimmerous_fop]

[Being a particularly observant man Klavier does indeed know that there is something wrong with the usually immaculate Herr Lyall.

Oh, yes, you might notice a difference in Klavier now too, please feel free to ignore this.]

Frequently, babe, but there are a few diamonds that hold me to this rough...and in all my years here I've never known a person who has been able to leave of their own design...

[He pauses for a long moment before choosing to speak again.]

What's happened, babe?

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[cravats]

[That is not what he wanted to hear, really. At least the part about not being able to leave voluntarily.]

How many years has that been?

[He'd rather avoid that second question, but since it was a direct one...]

The community chose to broadcast the death of a... a friend recently. It seemed in poor taste to me.

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[glimmerous_fop]

[Klavier knows that's not what Lyall wants to hear, he's trying to be sympathetic though.]

It's been over three years now, I've seen people come and go.

[He's seen more than just people come and go, but why bring that up.]

If it's any consolation, usually when the community shows us something awful like a death of a friend or a loved one, odds are they show them alive again.

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[cravats]

[He appreciates it, he really does.]

That is quite some time. I suppose you certainly have enough evidence to make your case, then.

[He runs his hand through his hair (again- that's why it's messy) and sighs.]

I wish I thought that were possible...

[atadflamboyant]

Of course, my dear. For you, anything. After all, some things do not grow any easier with repetition.

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[glimmerous_fop]

Yeah, certainly...I've had people that I've really liked...quite a bit leave or have things happen to them.

[Really, if there was anything he could do then he would try.]

Keep you're head up sweetheart.

[And Klavier is about to verbally go off on Lord A, just for the record.]

[cravats]

[A hit, a very palpable hit. Lyall's mouth twists slightly.]

I bow to your greater experience in the matter.

[Lord A is much older and has likely lost many more treasured drones... including Biffy.]

And I accept your condolences in the manner in which they are intended.

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[cravats]

I am sorry. I cannot imagine that it would be any easier for you than it is for me. Even if it is simply their expulsion from the community rather than... other fates.

[He summons up a smile from somewhere for Klavier.]

I shall do my best, my dear.

[atadflamboyant]

[Naaaah, they get old and he gets bored with them.]

Well, do remember it can always be worse, dear Dolly.

[cravats]

I am sure that it could.

[He is not at all sure of that. Even having James living next door as a vampire would not be this bad.]

[atadflamboyant]

[Don't knock it till you've tried it, dear. It's pretty horrific.]

[cravats]

[It can't be worse than not being sure if you're partially responsible for his death, my lord.]

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[glimmerous_fop]

I don't think it's easy for anyone, especially if it's someone that you love. It rends something inside of you, but there's always someone who cares.

[Lyall will get a smile in return.]

If there's anything I can do...I know I've said it a lot...but...

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[cravats]

I would rather not speak of rending, if it's all the same.

[He manages a very small amount of very dry humour.]

I'm doing well enough. I'm keeping busy- you can't imagine the amount of paperwork involved with moving a pack of werewolves.

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[glimmerous_fop]

I understand.

[And Klavier realizes that this is a face that Lyall is making for him or for himself.]

Heh...I can understand a thing or two about busy actually. I'm sure it's a mountain of paperwork though.

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[cravats]

At least we've gotten a suitable place for our full moon dungeon, and had it properly outfitted. It was something of an undertaking.

[Talking about work is so much easier than talking about feelings.]

[atadflamboyant]

[As opposed to knowing your culpability entirely?]

[cravats]

[The uncertainty is rather maddening.]

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[glimmerous_fop]

How is a full moon dungeon outfitted exactly, if you don't mind my asking, Herr?

[It tends to help.]

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[enshrined]

Why would someone regret it?

[She's less regretful and more angry with the thing herself.]

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[cravats]

Many strong cages.