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[impure_tale]

[Private to Streetcar Cast and Crew]

Unless someone informs me that they are in need of more time, rehearsals and preparations should continue within the next few days, if at all possible. Please contact me if you do not feel confident that you can do this.

[Private to Pavi Largo]

Please tell me how I can help, Paviche. Do you need anything?

[Locked to Wardens]

In what areas might another Inmate be most needed for work? My Inmate is in need of stimulation and a little character-building. Will anyone be aversed to my placing him on the kitchen staff?

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[themostdashing.livejournal.com]

It's difficult for Pavi to put together a coherent argument at the best of times; it becomes impossible when the Marquis insists on continuing to touch his scars. Not that he'll ever want him to stop.

"Perhaps." God knows he'll be a little shorter on people to turn to if - when? - Amber leaves. He glances down from the Marquis' face, trailing his fingertips lightly over the other man's hand.

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[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Are you tired, Paviche? [It sounds like he's had a long day. The Marquis feels tired just being in the same room with him as a result.]

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[themostdashing.livejournal.com]

"A little." He's not been sleeping well, these past few days, and it probably shows. He gives the Marquis a look with a hint of uncertainty. "If...you are asking me to go, then...I will do this."

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[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

No. [He moves to stand alongside him, slipping an arm around him from behind.] I have a bed here, you know. As I said, you are free to relax here, or have whatever it is you feel you need.

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[themostdashing.livejournal.com]

Pavi's really got nothing in his mental armoury for this. He's still reeling a bit from the concept of a friendship, and on offer with this level of casual intimacy - and seemingly without obligation or expectation - well, frankly it unnerves him. Although it's tempting to sink into the touch, to relax, on the whole it feels easier not to let this one mask slip.

He pulls away, gently. "I think it would be better if I were to return to my cabin. Thank you."

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[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

You're certain. [He feels Pavi pulling away and only slightly begins to let him.]

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[themostdashing.livejournal.com]

No. He desperately wanted to stay - he was all but addicted to the other man - but this all had the feel of new territory about it and it was just too much, all at once. The last few days had been tumultuous enough already.

"Yes. I am certain."