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[vapour]

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[gottalearntoplayitright]

[Who hurt you. Sighs and rolls over, the fabric of the blankets making another rustling noise]

Information is Cirrus territory, so yes. Having a Cirrus assist feels a bit more...on the level. It has nothing to do with deflection however because nothing I am doing is nefarious in nature.

And beyond that, your usefulness as a partner also lies in the fact that it seems as though you and I may have something in common. Not to mention, I like to think we got along at least somewhat. I could ask any Cirrus, so why do you think I chose to ask you?

Although...I must admit I am starting to suspect you may dislike my family. Or at least you certainly seem prone to assuming the worst of me and my motivations, sir. If you dislike the idea of working with me so much, I will humbly accept your rejection of my proposal.

[vapour]

[ EVERYONE. :( ]

You aren't exactly assuming the best in me by dancing around the issue, or the best in anyone on this ship if you are worried about the safety of your family and yourself just by upsetting the wrong person, don't you think?

You could just be quirky from upbringing in Siren's Melodies and dealing with all that fame crap, but your unwillingness to be direct is a red flag to someone like me. Does that not make sense to you? I'm happy to admit I'm wrong, but cut me a little slack and try to get where I'm coming from.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

…you are right. And for that, I am sorry. May I start over?

1/2

[vapour]

[ did someone just apologize to him and ask to start over.

Accidentally snaps pen in half thinking too hard on this. ]

[vapour]

...Apology accepted. Okay, let's start over.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Mr.Murdoch…I find myself a bit anxious and could use some help from a Cirrus so that I do not find myself engaging in some sort of social faux pas.

This particular mission has the potential to appear quite shady, so I understand if you have hesitation in taking on my request. However, this is mostly an exercise in settling my nerves in this unique situation.

I think we could work well together, so I would prefer to work with you over another Cirrus, and… I would of course be happy to compensate you for your time.

…is that better?

[vapour]

... it'll pass.

Okay, compensation required is... a promise.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

J…just ‘pass’…?

Hmm? What sort of promise? Let’s hear it.

[vapour]

Promise me that I won't regret trusting you. Don't deceive me.

. . .

... Uh don't take it personally. It's just 'pass' for me because of my previous experiences. Otherwise, I'm sure I'd rate it better. Everyone else I've ever trusted from the getgo has screwed me over somehow. I don't really want to deal with that kinda messiness again. Even moreso while on this joyride.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

…no offense taken. That is a two way street though, my friend.

I will not deceive you and you had best not deceive me.

As for regret…well. Isn’t that a bit too complicated for me to make any promises over? One could come to regret meeting me for a number of reasons.

As pretty as it would be to promise you that, I can make no such promise. I can promise I will not deceive you however.

It is not much, but it is what I can humbly offer you.

[vapour]

Not deceiving me is good enough.

And I promise not to deceive you.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

I would shake on it, but that might be a tad difficult through the phone.

[vapour]

[ laughs a bit. ]

Maybe a little.

Okay, onto your exercise then. So the first thing is we need a list of everyone on this ship. Unless you already have that?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

I managed that much at least.

[vapour]

Oh, not bad! Not bad at all.

Send to me? I'll give you who I know for starters. Have you talked to your family about who they know already?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Not yet, but that will be easy enough to get. I can handle the Arias.

...do you though? Have an issue with Sirens, that is? You very skillfully evaded that one earlier.

[vapour]

Nah. You're the first one I know personally. To me they're just the celebrities and majority of the rich elite that know how to dazzle. I've really barely mingled with them.

And, Miss Lucy has at least one lady friend she speaks highly of. So I can't even say I'm surrounded by hearing bad things. Did you meet some people who have a grudge or dealt with it firsthand before?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Grudges even within a family are not so rare.

[vapour]

Yeah, makes sense.

I don't really know anyone anymore from the other Families beyond acquaintances, and I haven't been a member so long in Cirrus. And the only one I know from another family now wasn't part of the family when we were friends.

So I hear about it or investigate it but it's not something I have personal experience with.

I would hope if there're grudge holders present on this ship people can put them aside until we get off it. But, I guess easier said than done, yeah?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Easier said than done, certainly. You do not wish to harbor a grudge with me though, correct?

[vapour]

Oya? You really worried? That's kinda cute. I thought I came off pretty harmless and all bluster to you in the end.

Besides, at least do something to me worth harboring a grudge first.

So... you're correct. Didn't have one, don't wish to have one, either.

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Juuuuust making sure.

[vapour]

Asking about these connections, is there anything you want me to keep an eye out for?

[gottalearntoplayitright]

Not that I can think of right now....I'll let you know if I think of something though.

[vapour]

Got it.

So, gonna text me the list?