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ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
ruevealing) wrote2023-08-05 10:44 pm
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[ Or just the original, depending on how you look at it. ]
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So it was specifically the same phone then, huh? I've been wondering about that, ever since I got these gloves.
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Or a very exact replica, I suppose! But it still had the photographs and even text messages that I last received and my game of Candy Crush I was in the middle of.
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It came out a year before he left and was just reaching early popularity hype as he vanished oopsBut he works it out, a phone game. Okay. hmm.. ]Is that bothersome, actually? I guess not, if it serves the same purpose.
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[Their big eyes turn to him, curious.]
In what way, dear?
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[ He shrugged ]
... I'm talking to myself as much as you, really, in saying that. I've had the thought about these gloves [ And himself, really, but ] a few times now.
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Does that bother you? That your precious item may be replica only instead of the original?
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[ So his complaint it ... sentimental, in nature. Something which is a luxury for them to have, under the circumstances. But he also knows answering like that ( something further cemented by his eyes changing color again, this time to a somewhat mournful purple color) does sort of betray that yeah, it does. ]
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Still, the owlbear will pretend they've seen nothing. Best to be polite.]
But it isn't the item itself, you mean.
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[ That might sound like it comes out of nowhere. But he still says it, because he realizes he was about to call them "ma'am" or "lady" or something similar. they struck him as being something of a courtly person, despite their appearance - no, perhaps because of it? How they dress, how they carry themselves. Perhaps "Sir?" Ah well- ]
But, truth told, I cannot know if it is the item or not. None of us really can, unless there's some one who was here from the realms I know and had magic to test it, eh?
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[Still, it's a sweetness to even ask. Rue is used to gently correcting people when they get it wrong, so to have someone ask directly is a blessing.]
I will admit I've never even considered that before. The idea that these things we summon are mere replicas. As we ourselves are too, aren't we?
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Ah, well, you reminded me of someone at court. A mercenary can never be too careful, eh?
[ But... yeah. That's.-- honestly, he appreciates in a dark way Rue jumps to that conclusion too. ]
- I had wondered that too. And can't say which I prefer.
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I was a part of the faerie court for thousands of years, so I imagine that some of that influence is difficult to fully shake off. Though I promise you, I'm much happier here sans titles.
[Rue may be all blooms and soft fabrics but there's a thread of dark humor to them always.]
It's quite the concept, isn't it? Terrifying.
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For a second, Lex's eyes go wide. Much like when he saw their appearance for the first time, something like terror makes him forget to breathe. His eyes shift to an alarmed bright purple color. It isn't an immediate Threat to him or anything, but it definitely makes Rue feel very contextually different to him, ]
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- Should I find a way to speak to the Fox, I think to ask of the matter will be the first thing I do.
[ Because, you know, the replica thing is - unsettling. Yeah. ]
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If you have the chance, I would love to hear her answer. But I suppose there isn't much point in fretting over it too deeply. Pray, my friend, does any of this fabric speak to you? I can see making you a lovely shirt, I think.
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This one. A nice blue linen. Sturdy enough but bold, bolder than most would care to dye it in the world he knew. Actually, he isn't sure it'd be possible to do it there. ]
- I'll have to come back on those enchantments. But so as to not waste both our times, I like this one, I think.
[ It reminds him of her eyes. ]
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[They'll just pick a little tag off the wall, write Lex's name down on it, and pin it to the fabric tag for later. Not that their memory has ever failed them yet, but better to follow the process in place!]
Is there anything else you might like to look at while you're here? We have some summer hats and other accessories out front.
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[ He shrugs, and, ]
And it's all the more reason for me to keep coming back.
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Next time, then, dear. And if anything comes up where you need something a little special, even if you don't have the Lore on hand, I'll be happy to help you nonetheless. No one should go without something beautiful to wear.
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[ He smirks, because, even as he says it, he senses Rue might be the sort of person to think that the denial of something beautiful is in a sense a lesser emergency. But they've been practical this whole time, so he doesn't think they'll argue the point. He says it as he slides out his spoon ]
Seems to me that event between friends, matters of money ought be settled properly as much as they can. It's devaluing someone's talents otherwise.
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But Rue picks up what Lex is putting down with a soft, twinkling laugh. They'll never push the subject for long.]
You're very kind, thank you. Just reach out if you ever do need something then.
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[ He waves the spoon in the air and, ]
-- But now I admit I don't know the processes you've to hand here, how long should I anticipate that fabric to be worked out?
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