[ Claude is a man of his word -- even if he could find his way there on his own, he waits for Jerry at the entrance of his home-slash-apothecary. Maybe he wasn't able to corrall him into sharing a cup of tea, but he can at least use the journey there to pepper him with questions.
Questions he doubts that the man will answer, admittedly, but nobody has ever faulted Claude for his lack of persistence, or his ability to continue talking at people who quite vividly would rather cut his tongue out than listen to his babbling for any longer. ]
Jerry, my dear fellow! Is that any way to greet one of your humble, hardworking constituents? I am a man of my word -- if I meant to resist, I would hardly meet you out here of my own volition, hm? In fact, I considered making you a cup of tea, but this very same lack of trust made me believe that you would spurn my efforts.
[ Claude smiles widely at him, all charm and glittering white teeth. ]
Another day, perhaps. Though I do wish you wouldn't dispense with all pleasantries. As you well know, my name is Claude von Riegan, and it is to a very distinct pleasure that I'm meeting you today. Shall we?
[ Claude gestures for Jerry to walk alongside him, setting a nice, leisurely pace. ]
I do want information, that much is true. But contrary to my fellow Chosen, I don't intend to be antagonistic -- though I ask that you forgive them. It's a reasonable response to our captivity without trial. But I'd like to get to know you as well, considering your role in our lives as the Council's liason.
[ He tucks his hands behind his back, looking as though he's going for an afternoon walk instead of marching towards what is undoubtedly an unpleasant sentencing. ]
[ From the way Claude is walking, he knows exactly how to get to where they need to be, the little shit. But his bearing is pleasant and light, so even if he is a liar, at least he's a charming one. ]
I used to be in something of a position of power back home as well, you know. If we went around personally escorting everyone around, we'd never get anything done. But I'm not wanting to get to know you as the decision-maker. In fact, that may make you even more interesting.
[ He nods around them. ]
How do you like the new city? What are your thoughts on it? It's as dramatic a change as I could have ever imagined.
Well, that's the thing, isn't it? To hear you tell it, you're not the one making decisions.
[ He slips his thumb into his pocket as they take their leisurely stroll, eyes cast upwards towards the sun shining brightly above them. He's at least gotten the smallest nugget of information: all of this was planned. ]
You know, I thought the shift may have been in part due to the little hubbub at City Hall last month, but maybe I was mistaken. [ He turns to Jerry, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. ] But I am curious. Do you believe our crimes are as bad as all that? In need of punishment? I speak not only of myself. The longer you live, the more mistakes you make, as I'm sure you well know. But I'm acquainted with a girl who must be barely thirteen, if that. Do you agree with your bosses that she's worthy of such detainment?
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Date: 2024-04-11 11:17 pm (UTC)[ Claude is a man of his word -- even if he could find his way there on his own, he waits for Jerry at the entrance of his home-slash-apothecary. Maybe he wasn't able to corrall him into sharing a cup of tea, but he can at least use the journey there to pepper him with questions.
Questions he doubts that the man will answer, admittedly, but nobody has ever faulted Claude for his lack of persistence, or his ability to continue talking at people who quite vividly would rather cut his tongue out than listen to his babbling for any longer. ]
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Date: 2024-04-11 11:21 pm (UTC)It seems you got what you wanted. I'm here... and how much force will I need to use to bring you to the Council?
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Date: 2024-04-11 11:59 pm (UTC)[ Claude smiles widely at him, all charm and glittering white teeth. ]
Another day, perhaps. Though I do wish you wouldn't dispense with all pleasantries. As you well know, my name is Claude von Riegan, and it is to a very distinct pleasure that I'm meeting you today. Shall we?
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Date: 2024-04-12 12:12 am (UTC)The only thing you truly desire out of this interaction is information, is it not?
[we're going to cut to the chase, here.]
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Date: 2024-04-12 12:49 am (UTC)[ Claude gestures for Jerry to walk alongside him, setting a nice, leisurely pace. ]
I do want information, that much is true. But contrary to my fellow Chosen, I don't intend to be antagonistic -- though I ask that you forgive them. It's a reasonable response to our captivity without trial. But I'd like to get to know you as well, considering your role in our lives as the Council's liason.
[ He tucks his hands behind his back, looking as though he's going for an afternoon walk instead of marching towards what is undoubtedly an unpleasant sentencing. ]
You are a man behind the bureaucracy, aren't you?
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Date: 2024-04-14 12:03 am (UTC)[oh. well. this is a nice change of pace. he'll start to follow Claude.]
I'm a messenger of the Council. I'm not one of those who makes decisions.
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Date: 2024-04-16 01:33 am (UTC)[ From the way Claude is walking, he knows exactly how to get to where they need to be, the little shit. But his bearing is pleasant and light, so even if he is a liar, at least he's a charming one. ]
I used to be in something of a position of power back home as well, you know. If we went around personally escorting everyone around, we'd never get anything done. But I'm not wanting to get to know you as the decision-maker. In fact, that may make you even more interesting.
[ He nods around them. ]
How do you like the new city? What are your thoughts on it? It's as dramatic a change as I could have ever imagined.
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Date: 2024-04-22 12:42 am (UTC)It's been in the works for some time.
[there may be something that looks almost like suspicion on his face.]
What is it that you wanted to talk to me about, if it weren't to ask about my decision making?
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Date: 2024-04-23 08:03 am (UTC)[ He slips his thumb into his pocket as they take their leisurely stroll, eyes cast upwards towards the sun shining brightly above them. He's at least gotten the smallest nugget of information: all of this was planned. ]
You know, I thought the shift may have been in part due to the little hubbub at City Hall last month, but maybe I was mistaken. [ He turns to Jerry, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. ] But I am curious. Do you believe our crimes are as bad as all that? In need of punishment? I speak not only of myself. The longer you live, the more mistakes you make, as I'm sure you well know. But I'm acquainted with a girl who must be barely thirteen, if that. Do you agree with your bosses that she's worthy of such detainment?