Mask or Menace IC contact

[crassidy]

"Probably out gettin' shit faced! I'll get back to yez."

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[slightlyoffchilt]

I just think that, perhaps, you deserve better. Just a thought.

[crassidy]

[A moment of hesitation, because shit, is this... someone caring about his well being?!]

I got a comfy bed if that's what you're worried about, mate.

[slightlyoffchilt]

That is the bare minimum of what I'm worried about.

[crassidy]

Christ, thank feck, I was wonderin' if you were tryna house me up like a lost pup.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Oh, no, no -- I doubt Raina would appreciate me trying that again.

[crassidy]

Raina, is it? That your lady?

[slightlyoffchilt]

Oh, yes. She is. You've probably met her already?

[crassidy]

Oh, yeah, we've crossed paths. [Ahem.] She not a fan of you pickin' up strays, there, doc?

[slightlyoffchilt]

She can be somewhat controlling sometimes, my darling Raina.

[And Chilton was not always the most obedient.]

[crassidy]

I bet she can, just your type, is it not? [A half chuckle in those words.]

Although, if y'got some good booze and nice digs, I won't say no to the couch every now and then. It really is nice of you to offer there, mate.

[Did he offer? Too late.]

[slightlyoffchilt]

She won't mind, probably. Just come when she's in De Chima, perhaps.

[This invitation lasts as long as he doesn't know about your new boss, Cass.]

[crassidy]

[Can't blame a guy for picking up the first well paid job he gets offered in about ninety years.]

I dunno, there, I reckon she'd be alright with my company about the gaff. I got quite a calmin' presence, I've been told.

[slightlyoffchilt]

[Can't blame a guy for wanting to protect himself!]

If you think it is worth the try, I certainly do as well. She's a sincere person -- would be best to introduce you, I think. A charming but formal meeting.

[crassidy]

Charmin' but formal. Heh.

[Well, he can do one of those things. Also he's now stuck in that tricky state of wondering if he's left it too long to point out he... sort of knows her, maybe. Awkward...]

I might be able to manage that over a few drinks. Don't you worry, I'll work my magic.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Mention that we're friends, would you? Easier to explain that right away, I imagine.

[crassidy]

Course I would! You're one of me best mates, I wouldn't leave that out. I'm sure she'll be dead impressed, really I do.

[Let him just swallow don't his growing sense of guilt first, thanks.]

[slightlyoffchilt]

I think it would help smooth things over. After all -- more fun if we're all on board, isn't it?

[He honestly doesn't know they've already met. Intimately.]

[crassidy]

[And Cassidy isn't quite sure just how open those two are about their relationship status. For now he treads a fine line of not dropping anyone into any trouble as best as he can, and it's not easy for a vampire who likes to share a lot of information.]

Right, exactly. On board. Just what I was thinkin'. Smoothed over. S-should I... call her, like?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I think, perhaps, more a chance meeting. In person. So she won't think I'm behind planning all this -- you understand. Happenstance! It's far more savory.

[crassidy]

Oh, right you are! Chance encounter with a special lady. Don't think it's a little, uh, stalker like? Y'know, to be waitin' out for her?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I don't think that, no.

[Just normal behavior! From friends! This is how Chilton's used to being treated!!]

[crassidy]

[Cassidy... is less sure that's normal, but he's not one to judge.]

No, you're right obviously, not weird at all. Just a guy waitin' for a fancy lady. Send me over some local hangouts of hers and I'll do me best. You can count on me, mate, I think me and her might really hit it off.

[slightlyoffchilt]

I'll be relieved to hear it -- she and I could use some more mutual friends, you know how it is. I'll be sure to hunt down her more common quarters for your reference.

I think this is a step in the right direction.

[Totally healthy.]

[crassidy]

You lookin' for a third wheel, mate? I got plenty of experience with that, can really brighten up your date nights.

[It'd be like bringing your kid to dinner rather than leaving him with a babysitter! Very romantic.]

[slightlyoffchilt]

Hm, well. Actually that isn't the worst of suggestions to indulge.

[He says that now.]