I thought I might invite him to join us— either he can arrive first, so he does not attempt to avoid the gathering entirely when he hears both our voices, or he can arrive later, as his outrage may mean he cannot avoid the party. He can be so sensitive.
Nikos is not the only one of extraordinary character in the family. But I must warn you; the penchant for the dramatic is equally hereditary.
( She muses, humming quietly. )
If you arrive say... nine o'clock, or thereabouts. I'll make sure there is sufficient bribery to keep him there. And, if you tell me your drink of choice, I can make sure I don't neglect you.
[ For Nikos, he means. It's obviously the correct word for Marisol. ]
Nine o'clock or thereabouts it is, then. I'm afraid my drink of choice is somewhat less extraordinary. Ale, though I would request it not be too watered down.
[ the drink of the people, he's walkin the walk ok. ]
A number live in the gardens. When first I arrived in Kirkwall, one of the workers in the Gallows found himself cornered by one. As a rule, flamingoes do not greatly enjoy being menaced with brooms. I think both were traumatised by the event - I did not wish to leave you so scarred.
( She muses, though. ) Nothing should be needed. If you feel overcome by the need to bring something I will not deny you, but we should have sufficient supplies of cards, cigars and drinks. Food can be seen to if we need it, but I thought we could limit what Nikos has at hand to throw at us, at least initially.
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An accurate assessment, I think. Wine and cards would be lovely — perhaps an extra bottle of wine, then, for when Nikos discovers we've spoken.
[ For them to drown their sorrows? To bribe him into tolerance? Hard to say. ]
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( She muses, humming quietly. )
If you arrive say... nine o'clock, or thereabouts. I'll make sure there is sufficient bribery to keep him there. And, if you tell me your drink of choice, I can make sure I don't neglect you.
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[ For Nikos, he means. It's obviously the correct word for Marisol. ]
Nine o'clock or thereabouts it is, then. I'm afraid my drink of choice is somewhat less extraordinary. Ale, though I would request it not be too watered down.
[ the drink of the people, he's walkin the walk ok. ]
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Always. ( Or, well. Correcting herself: ) At least twenty percent of the time, I think.
Ale? Ah, of course. Antiva is known better for its wines, but I can appreciate a fine ale. I'll see what I can do.
( Read: she's going to make sure the cellar has a shitload of fancy ale. It's probably already there, but she'll get more. Oh, and another thing— )
You aren't afraid of flamingoes, are you?
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[ A charming non sequitur, surely, but also: is your cousin ok, Nikos. ]
Will they be part of the surprise?
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[ She's obviously got booze (and flamingos) covered, but it's the polite thing to ask. ]
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( She muses, though. ) Nothing should be needed. If you feel overcome by the need to bring something I will not deny you, but we should have sufficient supplies of cards, cigars and drinks. Food can be seen to if we need it, but I thought we could limit what Nikos has at hand to throw at us, at least initially.
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[ And also for her, probABLY. ]