CLOSED ♔ A HEART IN NEED FINDS HOPE IN ANYTHING

[socialgraces]

WHO || Christos La Krail and Francesca [Closed]
WHAT || Sometime in the brief hours/days before she heads to Chicago.
WHERE || Wherever she finds him (probably the usual place).
WHEN || July 5th
HOW || Actionspam



[After convincing Wynn she was needed in Chicago to assist Finnick and the rest of the group, Francesca tracks Christos down to fill him in. But tbh its mostly just because she likes his face and wants to say goodbye.

So wherever she finds him, she politely makes her presence known and greets him with a little smile.]

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[socialgraces]

[ thanks for the pep talk, buddy. she's not exactly sure how this conversation took a turn for the worst but she's going to ignore his attempts to be dismissive. mostly because this is not a good note to leave on for an indeterminate (but probably long) time. ] I don't know why Finnick being involved suddenly changes everything, but if you have any other suggestions, I'm all ears. Especially because I have no idea what we're going to do.

[everyredcent]

Fame is easy to lose, all but impossible to shake. It seems a lost cause to me.

[socialgraces]

I'm not just going to leave him to the wolves. He is a fellow Knight, you know. And a friend. [ While her words are bolstered with conviction, she still doesn't sound angry, or even agitated. Just frustrated with the situation, I guess. ]

[everyredcent]

You've known him rather a short time to consider him a friend, haven't you? [ well, by their definition of time ]

[socialgraces]

He considers me a friend, which is more important anyway.

We have a lot in common, and I think he needs someone who understands him right now. He has lots of friends, even a girlfriend, but he specifically called me. It would be quite insensitive to deny his request.

[everyredcent]

... Well. Either way, I don't have any advice for you. There's a reason people like you and I are sensible enough to keep a low profile.

[socialgraces]

I hope I can do this without jeopardizing that. I do have a fairly remarkable appearance. [ she means because she's a drow. mostly. its a joke, ok. but just to emphasize the double entendre, she'll make it obvious with a charm check of 56. ]

[everyredcent]

[ wow at least he rolled high enough to not make a total idiot of himself, and to clamp down on saying anything he'd feel was stupid. ] Yes, well... [ though that's telling as well, because it's what he says EVERYTIME HE'S FLUSTERED AND STALLING FOR TIME ] I imagine that isn't something that could be easily compromised.

[socialgraces]

[ she actually notices this time (wis check 21). Her smile brightens at his almost compliment as she gently teases: ] My inconspicuousness?

[everyredcent]

Not what I -- [ AHEM. that's enough of that. ] Either way, I imagine you'll work something out.

[socialgraces]

I'm sorry, I know what you meant. And thank you. [ a beat ] For the vote of confidence.

[everyredcent]

I've seen your work before enough times to know what you're capable of. [ SHRUG ]

[socialgraces]

It still means a lot. [ the fondest of smiles ] I'm not going alone though, so maybe that will better our chances. Although I don't know how much experience Luthir has with this sort of thing.

[everyredcent]

Luthir? That seems an eccentric choice. Wynn's decision?

[socialgraces]

[ she shakes her head, looking perplexed as well. ] He requested it, same as me.

[everyredcent]

And you didn't find that suspicious?

[socialgraces]

I found it curious, yes. Not really suspicious, as I doubt Luthir's up to anything nefarious. [ she's obviously joking, as she can barely get the words out through her amusement. i mean, luthir... suspicious? ] But, I'm sure I'll find out his motives soon enough. [ wink wink ]

[everyredcent]

I'd be interested to hear them.

[socialgraces]

Well, then maybe you should call. [ she's apparently quite determined to get this phone call, ok. ]

[everyredcent]

I imagine I'll have to, now.

[socialgraces]

[ and she'll just pretend its to check up on her as well as hear all the juicy gossip. a girl can dream. /insert dreamy stare ] Good.

[ oh, right, more words and stuff. ] I should probably go pack, since we're leaving tonight. [ although she's a little slow on the actual moving part, and more just sits up a little straighter in her chair. goodbyes r hard. ]

[everyredcent]

Rather sudden. [ not really but in his mind ok ] But yes, I imagine you should.

[socialgraces]

It is time-sensitive. The trial will start soon, I would imagine.

[everyredcent]

Yes, I can't imagine they'll draw out something so high profile.

[socialgraces]

Now I can't tell if you're just being facetious.