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[whatwas]

Shall we take bets on whether or not zombies are the worst thing we'll see this year?

[Horst is lounging on a couch near a fire, a book open and on his chest.]

I realized, with all the new arrivals especially, we have a pool of unusual skills here. Would anyone be willing to teach a few classes? For instance: I could teach...oh, bar tending. Card dealing. Physics and labwork--you know, whatever there is interest for.

The ponies could teach 'Frolicking 101'. The angels could teach 'Offending Someone in Two Words or Less'.



[PRIVATE to RACHEL]

Have you done opera at all?

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

My people skills are better than any of my family's. I'm probably the least offensive in the whole Host. ..Except Joshua, maybe. [Weak shrug.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Oh I'll vouch for that. I'd wager a shiny copper penny you're a fair bit easier on the eyes, too.

[Yeah, he does tend to flirt and jabber on when he's worried.]

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

I'd burn your eyes out of your head. [ BT ] But I guess so... This body isn't a vessel, it's mine.

[Flirting accepted. Sort of. Sob it's an ego boost, we've already established she looks like crap.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Oh, darling, you're such a tease. [A wink. He knows she means it, but this is Horst. Nothing is sacred.]

So, what are you doing tonight?

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

[nfdjks He's cheeky in a tolerable way. She kinda likes it, shut up.]

Tonight? [...] Can't do anything.

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[He's not offended by the rejection, because Horst has a sixth sense. And that is to sense booze. He also has a seventh sense: he can tell when Something Is Up.]

Tomorrow, then.

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

[Her smile is just a little sad. She shakes her head.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Anna....

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

I can't.

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

What's going on?

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

I'll be dead in a few days. .. Ask me again when I come back. [If. If she does. .. She hopes she does.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[He hisses something in German, almost too soft for the feed to catch. But he forces a small smile.]

When you get back, then. We'll have dinner.

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

[She hears it, but doesn't pay it any heed.]

Oh you can cook? [Totally not being cheeky.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Of course. Blood pudding? [Straight face, straight face. He can do it.]

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

Black pudding. Oh that is gross. [Shudder- bluh.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

Oh you're cultured. Most of you Yanks wouldn't know black pudding from bangers and mash.

What's your favorite food, then? Coming back from the grave deserves a good meal. Trust me.

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

For a meal? ... I dunno. I don't really have a favorite. Sweets maybe, but meals... I think anything'll do.

[Sob she's the least pickiest thing ever, okay.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[And he's just. Laughing at her.]

How long have you had your human body, again?

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

Twenty six years. [Head tilt. What does that have to do with anything.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

And you don't have a favorite food?

[Pause] Admittedly this is not the place to find it--everything is missing an ingredient.

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

I just wasn't all that picky. I like .. I dunno. Anything. [D8 Oh my god why are you making her brain so much.]

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[HE DOES THAT.]

I'll surprise you. Although I am German. You may get sauerkraut.

[He frowns.]

In the meantime, is there anything you need?

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

[Hey, there's nothing wrong with sauerkraut; she likes it. And oh, thoughtful Anna is thoughtful.]

.. Cake.

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[ahandsomedevil.livejournal.com]

[He smiles, and it's not the carefree sort he was going for. The way she said that kind of broke his heart a little.]

I'll see what I can do.

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[gotbackupagain.livejournal.com]

[..She just liked cake okay. Don't read too far into it sob.]

Chocolate cake. Is there icecream in the city? [She didn't know. Gabriel could probably grab her some if there wasn't, but.]