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[fortheempire]

Ah... I seem to have gotten a handle on this device... I think...

[Ioder peers closely at the SFC in his hand, head tilting slightly to the side thoughtfully. For all his confusion, he looks slightly bemused. His first couple of weeks in Vatheon have been... interesting, to say the least.]

My cousin, Estellise, informed me that I should make an introduction here. My name is Ioder and-- I've never kissed anyone, not in the 18 years I've been alive--

[The bemused expression is gone in a flash, replaced by wide green eyes and hands over his mouth, voice coming out muffled behind them]

O... oh... so this is that curse-- Sometimes when I'm alone, I sing silly songs to myself to pass the time, because days in the palace were just that lonely--

[His hands clench tighter, eyes closing. Eventually he manages enough composure to reach forward...]

Perhaps I should do this another time...

[and turn the device off before it gets any worse]

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[fortheempire]

No, it's quite alright. Estellise. I've heard she knows quite a few people here already, which doesn't surprise me at all.

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[relinquishing]

Ah, I recognize that name - I've talked to her once or twice. Send her my regards.

She had a rather unique way of dealing with the curse, if I remember correctly...

[Text]

[fortheempire]

Oh? Did she? And I'll be sure to do that.

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[relinquishing]

Ask her about it sometime. It was rather clever.

Ah. And.... tell her to remember to shut her communicator off if she's going to try it again.

[Text]

[fortheempire]

Ah... well, I'll be sure to do that then. It shouldn't be difficult to bring up.

[Text]

[relinquishing]

She seems like a bright girl. I'll have to meet her face to face one of these days - I'm afraid I haven't had the chance.

[Text]

[fortheempire]

Oh, she most certainly is. And you should meet her, if you get the chance.

[Text]

[relinquishing]

Hah, perhaps I can kill two birds with one stone and meet the both of you while you're still together? If it's not a bother, of course.

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[fortheempire]

I wouldn't mind that at all, actually!

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[relinquishing]

Great! We'll have to get together sometime after this curse is over - I really don't want to embarrass Estellise again, after all.

[Text]

[fortheempire]

After the curse would be preferable, yes. I think it's cute when Estelleise is flustered, though.

[Oh, hello curse. Nice to see you again.]

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[relinquishing]

Agreed.

Although, honestly, I'd prefer that she's comfortable this time. Our last talk wasn't under the best of circumstances.

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[fortheempire]

Oh? How so?

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[relinquishing]

Let's just say this curse isn't helping the content of conversations. Or how harsh that content ends up being.

[Text]

[fortheempire]

As harsh as you're being, you're still managing to be friendly. That accounts for something, doesn't it?

[Text]

[relinquishing]

Hah, I'd be disappointed if it didn't!

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[fortheempire]

It does. I'd be much less inclined to talk to you if I thought you were being needlessly rude.

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[relinquishing]

I don't blame you. But hey, either way... I'm glad you're comfortable talking with me!

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[fortheempire]

I am. And I look forward to meeting you as well.

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[relinquishing]

Great! Feel free to send me a message when this has all blown over and you both have some free time on your hands. Would either of you want to meet anywhere specific?

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[fortheempire]

Ah... let me speak with Estelleise first and see what she says. We can figure out something then.