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First Audience ~ [ Video ] ~ true names, stopped clocks, wildest dreams
I. ticks and tocks from broken clocks - [ open ]
[ Regina looks up from whatever holds her attention on the desk in front of her. If you don't know her, then her expression seems perfectly pleasant, eyes clear, mouth shaped in a polite smile, shoulders even. If you do know her, you may be wondering who the fireballs are coming for, because those clear eyes are a little too wide and that smile is not the one she shows her family; in fact, it looks like it might hide rows of shark teeth behind her perfectly painted lips. ]
Thank you all for your concern. I'm truly touched.
Of course, you know I would never do anything so irresponsible as to sell black market curses. Or so utterly gauche.
[ A pause and her eyes brighten slightly (oh very dangerously). ]
However, for those of you inclined to think sorcery is inevitably evil: cursed objects are expensive to make, difficult to maintain, and can't possibly be sold for enough money to make dealing in them worth it.
[ Her tone shifts to something very nearly cheerful. ]
Oh, and if you're the Jack, I hope you'll say hello.
[ There's a pause long enough to let her return to work. ]
II. and I promise I'll keep trying even if I get tired - [ locked to family: Evie, Jack K., Arya, Emma, Neil, Charlie, Maddie; later others by suggestion/request of those already included]
[ About an hour after the previous message, Regina sends a private video message to those she considers her family. There's no trace of the danger that had been lurking in her eyes and smile before. Just genuine affection and a trace of something like excitement. ]
Evie, Jack, Emma - I've been running some calculations, and it looks like we should be able to put the first payments down on Witch's Island at the beginning of next month. Just to be certain, I'm looking into some possibilities for silent partners or loans.
Arya, Maddie, Charlie - I hope you'll consider this an invitation to come live with us. You won't need to pay rent or anything like that. Any money you make is yours.
[ There's a clear pause where Neil is free to imagine Regina very awkwardly not asking him to live with her on even a semi-private video, because that would be both gauche and embarrassing as hell. Instead, she's just going to assume that you know this invitation includes you because you're receiving the message and share her bed more often than not, thanks, but if it's not clear to you, well that's another conversation you can have later. And that's a hell of a long 'look' she's giving to read that much into it, but hey, she's a complicated lady. ]
On the other hand, castles are expensive to maintain. As I've discussed with some of you, I've been thinking that if we're going to make sure we can provide a safe, loving home for any children we decide to take in, we're going to need more money than we can make as individuals. We could open a non-profit, but that puts us at the mercy of the Board and the government restrictions on non-profits.
Since I'm not interested in Fayren regulating how I run my home and there will be inevitable crossovers, I've been considering opening the castle as a tourist/event destination. The rose and statuary gardens, ground floors, and parts of the grounds could be open for tours. We could run weddings and events, and convert some of the old staff buildings to guest houses. Evie, love, maybe you could put a boutique location of Bad Apple in? And Maddie, I know it's not precisely what you're destined for, but if you wanted, you could run teas or have a shop? Jack, I hoped you might help us with designing any new buildings and some of the interior decor?
If we do this, we'll need security for both guests and the family. Neil...I hate to impose, but would you be willing?
We're also going to need transportation to and from the island. We'll need a chef and event planner at very least, and I'd like to have both a doctor and a therapist on staff. Possibly a few tutors for the children...
I'm sure there are things I'm forgetting or that I haven't thought of yet. Please, let me know? And if there's anyone you think would make a good addition to our 'team', let me know. While I'm at it, does anyone object to me including Steve Rogers? We were friendly in New Dodge. This isn't his world, so to speak, but he'd adapt well.
[ Regina looks up from whatever holds her attention on the desk in front of her. If you don't know her, then her expression seems perfectly pleasant, eyes clear, mouth shaped in a polite smile, shoulders even. If you do know her, you may be wondering who the fireballs are coming for, because those clear eyes are a little too wide and that smile is not the one she shows her family; in fact, it looks like it might hide rows of shark teeth behind her perfectly painted lips. ]
Thank you all for your concern. I'm truly touched.
Of course, you know I would never do anything so irresponsible as to sell black market curses. Or so utterly gauche.
[ A pause and her eyes brighten slightly (oh very dangerously). ]
However, for those of you inclined to think sorcery is inevitably evil: cursed objects are expensive to make, difficult to maintain, and can't possibly be sold for enough money to make dealing in them worth it.
[ Her tone shifts to something very nearly cheerful. ]
Oh, and if you're the Jack, I hope you'll say hello.
[ There's a pause long enough to let her return to work. ]
II. and I promise I'll keep trying even if I get tired - [ locked to family: Evie, Jack K., Arya, Emma, Neil, Charlie, Maddie; later others by suggestion/request of those already included]
[ About an hour after the previous message, Regina sends a private video message to those she considers her family. There's no trace of the danger that had been lurking in her eyes and smile before. Just genuine affection and a trace of something like excitement. ]
Evie, Jack, Emma - I've been running some calculations, and it looks like we should be able to put the first payments down on Witch's Island at the beginning of next month. Just to be certain, I'm looking into some possibilities for silent partners or loans.
Arya, Maddie, Charlie - I hope you'll consider this an invitation to come live with us. You won't need to pay rent or anything like that. Any money you make is yours.
[ There's a clear pause where Neil is free to imagine Regina very awkwardly not asking him to live with her on even a semi-private video, because that would be both gauche and embarrassing as hell. Instead, she's just going to assume that you know this invitation includes you because you're receiving the message and share her bed more often than not, thanks, but if it's not clear to you, well that's another conversation you can have later. And that's a hell of a long 'look' she's giving to read that much into it, but hey, she's a complicated lady. ]
On the other hand, castles are expensive to maintain. As I've discussed with some of you, I've been thinking that if we're going to make sure we can provide a safe, loving home for any children we decide to take in, we're going to need more money than we can make as individuals. We could open a non-profit, but that puts us at the mercy of the Board and the government restrictions on non-profits.
Since I'm not interested in Fayren regulating how I run my home and there will be inevitable crossovers, I've been considering opening the castle as a tourist/event destination. The rose and statuary gardens, ground floors, and parts of the grounds could be open for tours. We could run weddings and events, and convert some of the old staff buildings to guest houses. Evie, love, maybe you could put a boutique location of Bad Apple in? And Maddie, I know it's not precisely what you're destined for, but if you wanted, you could run teas or have a shop? Jack, I hoped you might help us with designing any new buildings and some of the interior decor?
If we do this, we'll need security for both guests and the family. Neil...I hate to impose, but would you be willing?
We're also going to need transportation to and from the island. We'll need a chef and event planner at very least, and I'd like to have both a doctor and a therapist on staff. Possibly a few tutors for the children...
I'm sure there are things I'm forgetting or that I haven't thought of yet. Please, let me know? And if there's anyone you think would make a good addition to our 'team', let me know. While I'm at it, does anyone object to me including Steve Rogers? We were friendly in New Dodge. This isn't his world, so to speak, but he'd adapt well.
Re: II - [VIDEO;private to Regina, with bonus]
So he smiles and shrugs.]
Long as you think I'm better looking, I got no beef with the guy. Any friend of yours is a friend of mine.
Re: II - [VIDEO;private to Regina, with bonus]
You'll like him. And he'll be a good influence on the kids. Especially Jack.
[ A very long beat, and then ]
You know precisely how good looking I think you are.
Re: II - [VIDEO;private to Regina, with bonus]
Anyway, can't wait to meet the guy. Meantime...work fast. You got a hot dinner date with a moderately attractive dragon knight.
Re: II - [VIDEO;private to Regina, with bonus]
Re: II - [VIDEO;private to Regina, with bonus]