Revolution 2.04 - Action/Event: Summer Lovin' [Locked to Letty Whiterock]

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[Wilhelm's first thought at waking up in yet another place unfamiliar to him made him fear that he had been droned and brought to a new house yet again. He was slightly relieved to find that wasn't the case, or at least that he had not been droned for two long, when he awoke to find himself on the other side of the bed from Letty. So still the same household. Supposedly.

Quietly, he got out of the bed to inspect the room, and frowned. All the trappings of it suggested a hotel, and he had an idea of what was occurring. He had been spared the same event from last year, although he knew about it. It would seem this year, he wouldn't be allowed to get away.

...Or maybe not. It was a long shot, but he could attempt to teleport out of the room, and come back for Letty. If he could just-

No. It becomes apparent quickly that it's beyond his power to leave the room by any means, and he simply glares at the door for a moment before going over to Letty and gently nudging her.]

Miss Whiterock? We have a problem.

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[ Letty stirred at the nudging. Though the sleepiness she felt encouraged her to continue sleeping, she resisted, opening her eyes and turning onto her back to look up at Wilhelm. ] What?

[ Annoyed, yes - but before Wilhelm can respond, her grumpy expression changes and she begins to realise the difference around them. This didn't look like any of the rooms in the house that she knew of.

She shifts up, using her elbows to support her up. ] Where are we?

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[Wilhelm gives the room another cursory glance, occasionally bringing his eyes back to Letty when he speaks.]

It'd appear we're trapped in the main hotel of the town. The town pulled a similar trick last year with those who made up the "married" couples, placing them within one of the rooms for a few hours.

I was spared last year. It would appear we won't be as lucky this year.

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[ Trapped. That was a word to bring down a mood. Taking in a breath, she shuffled just to get herself comfortable, then placed her arms onto her lap. ]

So, we can't leave until the way opens up?

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[Wilhelm shook his head, slowly, taking a seat on the side of the bed and turning to face her.]

It would appear not. It's either blocked or removed my ability to teleport as well.

It would seem we will simply have to endure one another's company for a time. As far as the towns tortures could go, it could be far, far worse.

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[ Letty was silent a moment, but she sighed again - this time, with more amusement. If it would only be for a few hours... ]

So I've seen. I don't see why we should have any problem with this. Unless you disfavour the company of your own wife~.

[ Saying those last words, her attention gets pulled away from Wilhelm's face and instead down to the side of her. She notes the change of clothing she seems to be wearing, made more obvious when she moves the sheet to get to a little thing - a single rose sitting beside her, which she picks up. The rest, unknown to her for now, had fallen off the side of the bed. ]

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[A small smile stretches across Wilhelm's lips as he rests his head against one of his knuckles. If he has taken any particular notice, or interest, in the change of attire, he certainly doesn't show it. He seems almost supernaturally unaware of it or even the setting, in a way.]

There are very few people whose company I disfavour, and you certainly aren't one of them.

Though, I suppose we hardly know all that much about one another to begin with. Quite an odd situation, for husband and wife.

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[ She twirls the rose between her fingers, bringing it in front of her, but she returns her attention easily enough to Wilhelm. ]

It's not so odd; our marriage was a rushed one, after all. [ A small smile crosses her lips, clearly playful, and she sits the rose down. ] We didn't get much time to chat before it.

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[Wilhelm's fingers, meanwhile, have found themselves twiddling with the tie to his suit. It's nice to wear a fine, or close to it, suit again. He had a fondness for his old one, and was somewhat annoyed it still hadn't been returned to him by the town.

It's hard for him to have a playful smile. Simply put, he isn't really used to emoting. But the smile on his face, as small as it is, at least looks sincere and pleased.]

I suppose such is often the case, with arranged marriages.

Though, at least you talk back. It was...odd, I suppose being the best way to put it, having shared space with a drone. Discomforting, as well.

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Those drones don't like to say much of value at all. I had that experience when I woke up in this dull little town...

[ Her words remind her of her own experience with a drone 'spouse'. When she had arrived, anyway - the disagreement they had and the shock she experienced in being unable to use her powers that had cause her to react a little... violently. But only images, before her interest was taking back to her lack of wear. Pinching on the side of her lingerie, she looked from Wilhelm to around the room. ] By the way, will you share where they've put us our clothes? Or is that your little secret?

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I had a similar one during my initial stay here, as well.

[Wilhelm shakes his head a bit.]

It would appear they aren't in the room, from what I could tell. If you need me to, I can redirect my gaze.

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Redirect it if you want; I have nothing to hide. [ Still, she isn't much pleased by the thought of them left in this. When Letty took one more quick look, she couldn't see any place for her clothes - or any spare clothes at all - to be.

Sitting in bed wouldn't help her look, though. And, really, she didn't want to continue sitting in there. And so Letty removed the blanket and moved her legs over to the side, being sure not to catch Wilhelm as she did this. ] Just try to not become too excited - not that I've taken you as the type...

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[Wilhelm gives a small laugh at that.]

You're conclusion was quite accurate then. I am not.

[And he looks back over to Letty. He had made the offer to keep from looking at her merely in case she felt it to otherwise be some form of breach of privacy, or preferred it. Embarrassment, really, was beyond Wilhelm. While he could certainly appreciate an attractive physical form and recognize it for what it was on an objective scale, the idea of being attracted to someone was for the most part beyond him. It simply wasn't part of what he was.]

I assure you that, in all my behaviors, I am a gentleman.

You had said earlier when we had been speaking that you were not, in fact, human. Would it be acceptable if I might ask, then, what you are?

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[ Standing up, Wilhelm's referring to himself as a gentleman got a small laugh out of her. Letty had to be careful though, getting out of the bed, as down on the floor by her feet were the rest of the roses that she had let go off. Stepping over them, frowning for a moment at how little she was wearing, she looked to Wilhelm, the face disappearing. ]

A youkai of winter. [ Letty turns her body to fully face Wilhelm. ] If I wasn't as human as I am now, I wouldn't be here right now.

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[Another youkai. Wilhelm had known one previously when he had been in Mayfield, so it didn't come as a surprise. Though, he was intrigued that there seemed to be dimensions when they actually existed, instead of simply being legends as they were in his own domain.

He does frown a little at that last bit.]

...And what might be done, perhaps, when you become less human? What happens to you when it turns from winter to spring or any other season?

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[ Letty hadn't expected to be asked that question, though she could see now that her last words might've prompted that. She looked up, trying to think of how to answer his question. ] Ah, hmm...

[ There was a short silence before she continued- ] ... I suppose I'll have to find the coldest room in the house and wait it until winter returns. It's all I can do.

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I see.

If possible, I'll provide what I can to make it as comfortable an experience as it can be.

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If my circumstances make you feel sorry for me, don't be. I'm quite used to it by now, you know.

-- but you're always free to drink deadly milk in my place~.

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Sorry?

[Wilhelm seems to be amused by that notion, and shakes his head.]

Sorry is something I rarely feel for people. It's merely my duty to ensure those I am tasked with caring for are, ultimately, taken care of. That would, at this point, include those this town has deemed my family.

[He hopes that should help explain his decision during the last event, as well.]

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[ Letty looks at him curiously, but it's only for a moment. By the time he's finished his explanation, a rather amused smile has appeared on her face. A caretaker, was he? Dressed like that, it all reminded her, in a far-fetched manner, of a someone she had met once... ]

Like an overly loyal butler? [ With that, she makes a motion with her finger up and down in her direction, meaning to point out his clothing. Very butler-like, as far as she knew about them. ]

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[Wilhelm's expression displays that he's uncertain whether he should be amused or offended. Though it slips more towards amusement at the pantomime of a butler's clothing.]

More like a father, I have always thought.

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[ That was a thought. ] Ah, do you think your wife as your daughter?

[repeatsalvation.livejournal.com]

I think my wife as someone I must protect, as with everyone else.

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As long as you don't tell anyone you think yourself even my father.

[ But hey, Letty's going to finally have that look around now. She sees the mini fridge, the overly decorative sight and... well, there really isn't much else than what someone can see with a first glance, is there? ]