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[impure_tale]

I suppose that was a mite less work than it would have taken to finish my book, no matter how unwanted.

I cannot really tender an apology to anyone that saw anything of me; it was hardly my intention to pass anything along. Nor can I apologize for what I happened to see, in most respects, as that was also not my intention. You can rest assured what I've witnessed has either been forgotten or will be kept under my hat, as it were.

No stories. On my honor.

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[with_my_teacup]

What, none? [Innocent face.].

Here I thought I was inspirational.

[impure_tale]

At this point, dearheart, that would probably count as plagiarism.

[with_my_teacup]

See, it's your scruples that we love.

[impure_tale]

I suppose if I'm to be loved for something it ought to be that, ugly mortal that I am.

[with_my_teacup]

Ain't we all.

Well, except for Arthas and the vamps.

[impure_tale]

Bite your tongue.

[with_my_teacup]

Did I say something?

[Further totally convincing innocence.].

[tentacruelest]

Don't give yourself so much credit. Your memories were not so interesting as to be shared or remembered.

[impure_tale]

[A feigned pout there.] Still sour, I see.

[tentacruelest]

Still unforgiving towards your impudence.

[impure_tale]

The only thing impudent is your apparent belief that you're entitled treatment different from anyone else here. And unless the great anemone-ribbled love canal you squirted out of also happened to be diamond crusted and capable of telling fortunes, I sincerely doubt you are.

Even then, actually.

[tentacruelest]

I am entitled to some measure of peace within the walls of this vessel, or those who interrupt said peace are entitled to wash the decks with their spilled innards.

[impure_tale]

You're only entitled to that in so far as you endeavor to provide the same courtesy everyone else.

[tentacruelest]

As no one has provided that courtesy to me, I feel entitled to take it for myself rather than lose it.

[impure_tale]

I seem to recall there were plenty that were more than welcoming when you arrived, myself included.

Now, if you're going to pout when you do something just for the sake of being a pain in the arse and fool no one, then that's your business, cuttlefish, but don't pretend to be shocked.

[tentacruelest]

I am not shocked. I am fed up. There is a difference.

[impure_tale]

Then stop.

[tentacruelest]

Stop being fed up.

[impure_tale]

Stop being a pain in the arse.

[tentacruelest]

I don't think I will, Marquis.

[impure_tale]

Then you've no right to complain. People here bite back, cuttlefish.

[tentacruelest]

My name is Davy Jones.

[impure_tale]

[Just smiling at you.]

[tentacruelest]

[an irritated huff in response]

And what's so amusing now?

[impure_tale]

I'm just wondering if I should or shouldn't remind you of my standing invitation for wine.

[tentacruelest]

Leave the bottle outside my door.

[impure_tale]

I only share wine with company.

[tentacruelest]

We share a ship. That's company enough.