[charles just snorts. he doesn't need to be told that.]
Here, Jack has the power that matters. So do you. She wouldn't like what I'd do to her, that's for fucking certain, but in the end it would accomplish nothing and draw more scrutiny than we need.
[realignment has, in recent weeks, become a significantly more effective deterrent. still... that's not to say he can't be pushed. max had a prime seat to witness how much damage he can do, right up until the last breath he draws.]
I'd be willing to take your... professional opinion, once you've dealt with her for yourself.
First time I've thought about it properly. But I won't deny it's very appealing.
[he reaches for her hand in turn, and uses it to give her a quick, insistent tug toward him. as soon as she's close enough, he curls an arm around the back of her neck and draws her in for a kiss. it's slow and deep - and grateful.]
[he's glad he came to her, too. he's had his issues in the past with being too short-sighted for his own good, but he's never made a decision without considering the cost as he understands it. over time, his perspective has expanded.
max was part of that, at one point. it makes her betrayal that much more poignant, but there was a moment once when charles vane thought they might well have been two of a kind. it doesn't count for much now... except, perhaps, to make him more inclined to hear her side of the story first. daphne being willing to acquire that for him makes it that much more viable as a plan to move forward.
he just slips an arm around her, and tilts his head to kiss her.]
There's no one else I would trust with this.
[a smirk.]
Besides, isn't it your job to keep me out of trouble?
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Here, Jack has the power that matters. So do you. She wouldn't like what I'd do to her, that's for fucking certain, but in the end it would accomplish nothing and draw more scrutiny than we need.
[realignment has, in recent weeks, become a significantly more effective deterrent. still... that's not to say he can't be pushed. max had a prime seat to witness how much damage he can do, right up until the last breath he draws.]
I'd be willing to take your... professional opinion, once you've dealt with her for yourself.
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Thank you for the trust.
[She tips her head a little.]
While I work this, we should probably only be seen together if I'm a tiger.
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Won't that make a hell of a show.
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You've always wanted a tiger to follow you around, make you look more terrifying?
[She reaches a hand out.]
Now will you kiss me?
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[he reaches for her hand in turn, and uses it to give her a quick, insistent tug toward him. as soon as she's close enough, he curls an arm around the back of her neck and draws her in for a kiss. it's slow and deep - and grateful.]
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[She giggles at first, against his mouth, sounding a little more girlish than usual, but then she’s just kissing him back.
She puts her hands on his chest, but not to push him away.]
I’m glad you came to me.
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max was part of that, at one point. it makes her betrayal that much more poignant, but there was a moment once when charles vane thought they might well have been two of a kind. it doesn't count for much now... except, perhaps, to make him more inclined to hear her side of the story first. daphne being willing to acquire that for him makes it that much more viable as a plan to move forward.
he just slips an arm around her, and tilts his head to kiss her.]
There's no one else I would trust with this.
[a smirk.]
Besides, isn't it your job to keep me out of trouble?
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[She says it as she drags him down for another kiss.]
It's my job to agree to the trouble we both get into.
[She says it as she puts her arms around his shoulders, and puts her chin on his shoulder.]
And then to make sure neither of us get into trouble over it.