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[impure_tale]

The truth can be very entertaining, but better, my sweets, when it's given willingly.

[Private to Iago]

I doubt you are enjoying yourself as much as I am, so I have a proposal. Come to my cabin. We'll sit and talk -- or rather ask questions. I am affected -- I do not know if you are, but I have little reason to suppose you are not. So better to ride it out in a safe place, oui? And with all hope the flood shall have concluded by tomorrow.

Comments

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

I don't know.

Are you?

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

I know how to defend myself.

Otherwise, I really am a pacifist. [Because this is how Adrian Veidt sees himself: a pacifist.]

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

So why do you fear giving up mental control?

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

I don't know. It's not because I'm "dangerous," but because I don't like getting close with other people. I have my reasons for that, and those reasons do involve much more than whatever crimes got me sentenced here as an inmate.

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

If you are able to defend yourself, then why should it matter?

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

Because I still have secrets, Marquis.

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

I have no interest in your secrets, Adrian, beyond what makes things more interesting when the doors are closed.

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

I know you aren't.

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Your favored scenario?

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

One that doesn't bore me.

Your preferred position?

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

It depends entirely upon the gender and general build of the partner.

And don't cheat, dumpling. Specify.

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

Most people tend to be afraid of or intimidated by me. It's refreshing when someone is not.

Have you ever been in love? [Terrible question, but he's terrible.]

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Of course. I am an amorous individual.

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

Who comes to mind, though?

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Many people.

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

Never had your heart broken, then.

No question?

Re: Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Not true. Everyone has had their heart broken.

What of yours?

Private.

[triggered-it.livejournal.com]

Apparently not everyone.

Private.

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Perhaps that might be your goal here.