The Desk Of Knight Commander Norrington

[judgemewhole]

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[arlathvhen]

Oh. Oh no! You were asleep. I'm sorry. It wasn't important, and sleep is important, so you should do that, instead. I mean, of course it's important. That's why we do it. If it were just a hobby, I guess people would still do it...just not for eight hours a day.

[ Apparently, that was hilarious, because she bursts into a fit of giggles. ]

If it were a hobby, there could be contests. Sleep contests.

Oh--I'm still keeping you up, aren't I?

[judgemewhole]

[Sleep-roughed voice as James chuckles softly at the babble. It is, Maker help him, adorable.]

It's all right, I'm awake now. Besides, you called me by my middle name. Must be important.

[arlathvhen]

I like your middle name.

Right. I had something important to say. Very...pressing matters. Um--

How...is Nevarra going for you? Going, like, do you like it. Not...going anywhere. I don't think it can do that...?

[judgemewhole]

...I ... thank you. It is my uncle's name.

[He waited for a moment, his green eyes narrowing slightly in confusion.]

Oh, well enough. I've been trying to keep myself busy with the local Chantry matters, all that. How about you?

[arlathvhen]

I had an uncle. He was a twin, too.

[ She giggles, again, because apparently that’s hilarious. ]

I’m doing great! Super good. My room is amazing, and my roommates brought all this wine, and a pipe, and it’s all so nice, especially the wine.

—And the roommates! They’re nice too! Nicer than the wine. Really.

[judgemewhole]

...Twins are very prevalent in your family, I see.

[Slightly dry, but more warm than anything. Which is followed with low laugh.]

Beleth, just how much wine have you had?

[arlathvhen]

I guess...? It was on my father's side, and he's from a different clan, so I don't know what his family tree was like. Maybe I could ask at the next arlathvhen...But I haven't talked to any of them before--

[ Pause. ]

--Wine? Just a few glasses. I'm fine, I'm barely buzzed. [ She says, lying. ]

[judgemewhole]

[James's smile can be heard through the crystal.]

I think it's been a few more than that ... regardless. Did you call me to talk about my middle name? Or, are you just calling to tell me how much you like Nevarra?

[arlathvhen]

[ She has to think on this. Why did she call him? It had seemed like a good idea at the time. ]

I just wanted to see how you were doing. That you hadn't died and been stuck in the Necropolis yet, you know? That'd be gross.

[judgemewhole]

[You can't see it, but you can hear the warm smile responding to that.]

So you were worried about me, a little? No worries, Beleth, I will not be going into that death trap of ... literal death.

[A slightly longer pause.]

When you are free ... I would like to buy you another drink.

[Very Very Cautiously offered?]

[arlathvhen]

I'm free right now. But I think another drink might not be wise right now.

[ Another quiet giggle. ]

Maaaybe another time? Like--um. Later?

[judgemewhole]

I think you are quite correct.

[A quiet smile.]

Sounds like a ...cate.