Zexion also-- [ Neria sighs. ] I should have known that before now, I'm sorry. Well, there's at least two people, then.
And we'll likely need to actually make people aware of our concerns, so they know we are working on keeping them safe. We'll go from there, a little at a time.
[ But at least there's a plan in place and they have a better idea of how they can proceed. ]
It's all right. We had chance to talk about abilities when he caught me doing a bit of reconnaissance after we disembarked from the Sensual Maria. I'll let those I'm closest to on the staff know. I think it will be an easy enough thing to put around without causing and undue panic. I can also speak with Mr. Zexion, if you'd like.
He may have some other ideas for tunnels that may be of use given his magical expertise.
I knew he had some magical capabilities and some rudimentary healing, but not illusion magic. Either one of us can speak to him. I... He and I have had some awkward meetings a few times.
[ Maybe if Jonathan speaks to him there'll be some miraculous chance where the two of them won't suddenly have to do anything sexual. Maybe. It just seems to be her bad luck rubbing off on Zexion. ]
And we can assure them it's simply a precaution, especially if I am not here or if you are sleeping. The morning hours are when I am most concerned trouble may arise. Though I could ask to change my hours at work and be here during the day instead.
[He raises a brow, but has the good grace not to ask about those 'awkward meetings.']
Whatever you think is best, but I would not leave all of this to you, Ms. Neria. Allow me to find us a means to hide our tunnels. We may want to ensure the construction has some level of secrecy to it.
[ Neria regards Jonathan in silence for some time, weighing her options, running through what she can do. She had wanted to be more lenient before now, until all of these changes have made things more difficult. It isn't his fault; it's Duplicity's and their sudden urge to change everything.
She wants this to be a partnership. And that means not only trusting Jonathan (which she does in spades) but being all right with him shouldering the responsibility.
At length, Neria nods. ]
All right. If you would, please look into it. I'll speak with Zexion - if only because I actually would like to know more about his magic and, perhaps, if I can replicate even a fraction of it. But I'll leave the tunnels to you, as well as telling the staff.
[ There's a pause. ]
This is what we think is best. I don't want these decisions to only be mine. If you are satisfied with this, too, then we can move forward.
Agreed. I think I may need to go and make some inquiries, then. If you would excuse me. And Ms. Neria, I... once more, I do apologize for frustrating you. I understand, fully, sometimes, that the need to rage at a friend cools the temper. You do not owe me an apology for your words. I'm glad we could work this out a bit.
You may not think I owe you an apology, Jonathan, but I do. My behavior was absolutely no excuse. You are my friend and...your heart has been in the right place. I appreciate your willingness to hear me out, despite how I hurt you.
[ But she has taken up his time, so she gestures, gently, for the door. ]
I'll be heading out soon, myself. I'll see you tomorrow evening.
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Date: 2019-01-23 10:27 pm (UTC)From:And we'll likely need to actually make people aware of our concerns, so they know we are working on keeping them safe. We'll go from there, a little at a time.
[ But at least there's a plan in place and they have a better idea of how they can proceed. ]
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Date: 2019-01-25 03:22 am (UTC)From:It's all right. We had chance to talk about abilities when he caught me doing a bit of reconnaissance after we disembarked from the Sensual Maria. I'll let those I'm closest to on the staff know. I think it will be an easy enough thing to put around without causing and undue panic. I can also speak with Mr. Zexion, if you'd like.
He may have some other ideas for tunnels that may be of use given his magical expertise.
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Date: 2019-01-25 03:46 am (UTC)From:[ Maybe if Jonathan speaks to him there'll be some miraculous chance where the two of them won't suddenly have to do anything sexual. Maybe. It just seems to be her bad luck rubbing off on Zexion. ]
And we can assure them it's simply a precaution, especially if I am not here or if you are sleeping. The morning hours are when I am most concerned trouble may arise. Though I could ask to change my hours at work and be here during the day instead.
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Date: 2019-01-26 07:20 am (UTC)From:Whatever you think is best, but I would not leave all of this to you, Ms. Neria. Allow me to find us a means to hide our tunnels. We may want to ensure the construction has some level of secrecy to it.
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Date: 2019-01-26 05:20 pm (UTC)From:She wants this to be a partnership. And that means not only trusting Jonathan (which she does in spades) but being all right with him shouldering the responsibility.
At length, Neria nods. ]
All right. If you would, please look into it. I'll speak with Zexion - if only because I actually would like to know more about his magic and, perhaps, if I can replicate even a fraction of it. But I'll leave the tunnels to you, as well as telling the staff.
[ There's a pause. ]
This is what we think is best. I don't want these decisions to only be mine. If you are satisfied with this, too, then we can move forward.
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Date: 2019-01-27 05:26 am (UTC)From:Agreed. I think I may need to go and make some inquiries, then. If you would excuse me. And Ms. Neria, I... once more, I do apologize for frustrating you. I understand, fully, sometimes, that the need to rage at a friend cools the temper. You do not owe me an apology for your words. I'm glad we could work this out a bit.
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Date: 2019-01-27 05:34 am (UTC)From:[ But she has taken up his time, so she gestures, gently, for the door. ]
I'll be heading out soon, myself. I'll see you tomorrow evening.