Professor Randolph Lyall. It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Hale.
[Lyall smiles and takes her hand, seemingly quite pleased to have a surname to address her with.
Or perhaps it's just her overall demeanor. She's quite cheerful, isn't she? He lets go her hand and folds both of his in front of him.]
And thank you but I don't mean to take too much of your time. I merely wanted to inquire about the possibility of setting up a commission as a gift to someone else, in which they would come in at another time to discuss the details with you.
Her name is Lilith. I don't believe I quite know her preferences well enough to presume to pick out clothing on my own so I thought allowing her to design her own would be the best path.
[And, quite honestly, Lyall thinks that level of control might appeal to Lilith.]
Are there any other details you need from me? I don't suppose it would make sense to pay up front but if you need part of the commission fee paid now I can certainly do that.
[And Lyall gives her those details, including his address....which, if Ginger has already taken Jon's details in that regard she will recognize it as the same residence. Or Alessandro's, for that matter.
[Lyall looks ever so faintly surprised for a moment before he nods.]
I do, in fact. He is my contract partner. [As if there were any other way that a dominant and submissive could live together.] Has he ordered a commission from you or are you otherwise acquainted?
[It's a great thing that Ginger's such a chatterbox.]
Both, actually. I mean, like, he's a customer, but we're friends. When I first met him, we went out and had ice cream together. It was so much fun! Isn't he such a sweetheart?
[He compelled her with his powers and has repeatedly insulted her. Ginger has not noticed.]
[Sweetheart is...not quite the word Lyall would use for Jon. He likely has a more charitable view of the man than many in Duplicity, and yet....]
He's kind, yes. [That's not really the same thing as a sweetheart, but it is close enough.] I am glad to hear he has such a charming friend.
[...He somewhat doubts Jon regards Ginger as a friend but she seems like the type to be cheerfully insistent about friendship and he thinks Jon could probably use that, whether he wants it or not.]
Me too! It's, like, been really encouraging having someone who was willing to help and give me advice when I'd just, like, gotten off the train, you know? I know enough about living in the big city but this has all been such a culture shock for little me.
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[Ginger comes around from behind her desk, extending a welcoming hand.]
Ginger Hale—an absolute treat to have you here today! What can I do for you? Shall I take your hat? Would you like a cup of tea or coffee?
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[Lyall smiles and takes her hand, seemingly quite pleased to have a surname to address her with.
Or perhaps it's just her overall demeanor. She's quite cheerful, isn't she? He lets go her hand and folds both of his in front of him.]
And thank you but I don't mean to take too much of your time. I merely wanted to inquire about the possibility of setting up a commission as a gift to someone else, in which they would come in at another time to discuss the details with you.
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Yes, of course! That would be perfectly fine. Who's the lucky one?
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[And, quite honestly, Lyall thinks that level of control might appeal to Lilith.]
Are there any other details you need from me? I don't suppose it would make sense to pay up front but if you need part of the commission fee paid now I can certainly do that.
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[It's like Lilly, but sexier.]
That's alright, sweetheart. Just leave me your details and we'll get it all sorted out once I meet with her!
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[And Lyall gives her those details, including his address....which, if Ginger has already taken Jon's details in that regard she will recognize it as the same residence. Or Alessandro's, for that matter.
Either way, he smiles politely afterwards.]
And that's about it, I think.
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[Ginger pauses, though, as she looks at the written information. It's familiar...didn't she have another commission...]
Oh! Oh my goodness, do you live with Jon?
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I do, in fact. He is my contract partner. [As if there were any other way that a dominant and submissive could live together.] Has he ordered a commission from you or are you otherwise acquainted?
[Werewolves are gossips, Lyall is nosy.]
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Both, actually. I mean, like, he's a customer, but we're friends. When I first met him, we went out and had ice cream together. It was so much fun! Isn't he such a sweetheart?
[He compelled her with his powers and has repeatedly insulted her. Ginger has not noticed.]
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He's kind, yes. [That's not really the same thing as a sweetheart, but it is close enough.] I am glad to hear he has such a charming friend.
[...He somewhat doubts Jon regards Ginger as a friend but she seems like the type to be cheerfully insistent about friendship and he thinks Jon could probably use that, whether he wants it or not.]
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[Which reminds her:]
How long have you been here, handsome?
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I agree, it is quite the adjustment to make. I have been here about four months. And yourself?
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[But, clearly, she's already making herself at home. That's just the kind of momentum she has.]