TEXT ✦ un: scion

[shtola]

[Hey, City network! What are you up to today? Having fun exploring the liminal spaces, reliving past memories, getting locked into vaults — or maybe just fucking around? Because apparently someone's in the mood for the latter.]

what's a girl got to do to get a little attention around here? ;)

[A short time after that initial post, a follow-up appears.]

because i certainly wouldn't mind being asked out for a meal and an evening in good company, myself. by someone worthy of the honor, of course; naturally, i'm a lady of discerning tastes.

[And then, a little bit later still: ]

takers must feel the unquenchable thirst of the pursuit of knowledge and be willing to participate in intellectual debate for bells on end. oh, and graciously accept defeat when i inevitably hand it to them. or don't — i'll best you at it whether you accept it or not. i'm ever so brilliant that way. how's that for sharing?

[OOC: If the content of this post sounds suspiciously unlike Y'shtola, that's because it isn't — Thancred (onlythans) and his sticky fingers have "borrowed" her network device for a short time. Responses will come from both Thancred and Y'shtola or possibly just Y'shtola after she murders Thancred in cold blood for this!]

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[limbical]

Perhaps something is to be learned from the experience this time. Though some people are slow learners.

An acquaintance. We met when she departed from the train. A patient woman with my inquiries, and I fear I've done little in return.

[onlythans]

well if you would like to see about redressing the balance, you might try coming to her rescue

we're in a bit of a predicament

[limbical]

Oh, now she needs rescuing is it? Perhaps from someone who took her phone? [Honestly, it sounds less accusatory and more playful from Daan.]

What's happened?

[onlythans]

if i make myself sufficient nuisance will it spur you to action any sooner?

what appears to be an impenetrable barrier, frustratingly

my darling mistress, never one to accept inevitability in any form or aspect, remains convinced of her capacity to orchestrate a means free of her own volition
whereas i would gladly accept it should someone simply come and open the godsdamned door

[limbical]

I'm more concerned about who, exactly, will find you to be a nuisance.

A locked door? [He considers with a pause.] Are the both of you in the bank vault?

[onlythans]

a better question is who DOESN'T find me one, really

and tis possible that is our current predicament yes

[limbical]

I was implying the lady currently with you, but I'll keep that warning in mind.

Did either of you remove an item from a locked box?

[onlythans]

why do i sense that these pointed questions are in fact leading somewhere in particular?

[limbical]

And I sense that you and Y'shtola are allergic to answering simple "yes" or "no" questions.

Did you or did you not remove an item? You don't need to tell me what it is.

[onlythans]

oh, hardly
i'm allergic to all questions
she's partial to them but only when she's the one asking them

supposing i did?

[limbical]

You should see a doctor about that. Fortunately, I am one. Do you break out in hives? I wonder if asking that counts.

[Okay, but seriously:]

I would check for a note in the safety deposit box. Something about sharing?