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[foulplayed]

Let me get this straight. Somewhere between life and death you got confirmation that you were going to the good place instead of the bad place, and you're ... annoyed.

Seiros. Wonders never cease.

[teaserving]

maybe im just bummed out because i cant hang out with the devil now
that would have been so sick

[foulplayed]

( As someone who has spent years believing himself to be a sinner who could never earn the forgiveness of Fódlan's (false) Goddess, forgive him for not responding in a more light-hearted manner about all this. )

Right. Must be terrible to know that you're ultimately a good person worthy of salvation.

[teaserving]

if im worthy then i just think the standards are shit
dont fucking call me good.
tell me what it is you wanted to talk about before this.

[foulplayed]

Work.

[teaserving]

gross.
go on.

[foulplayed]

You're a private investigator, right?

I need information about someone. What's your going rate?

[teaserving]

well i havent really been doing any investigating around here so i haven't thought about cost much
i'll come up with a number. what kind of information are you looking for?

[foulplayed]

Routines. Where he goes, what he does, when he does it. Any private hobbies that might make gentle persuasion a little easier.

That sort of thing.

[teaserving]

huh all right.
yeah i can do that. that's pretty standard for me.

you got a name and face for me?

[foulplayed]

( And here he's going to take a leaf out of Claude's book and exercise a little network caution: )

I'll give you that in person. Meet me somewhere tomorrow?

[teaserving]

that's probably a good idea.
time and place?

[foulplayed]

The Night Gardens at noon. We can take a nice lunchtime stroll.

[teaserving]

sounds nice. i'll be sober
want me to bring a treat?

[foulplayed]

Good.

And no, don't worry about that. Just be there on time.

[teaserving]

sure
ive never been one to ignore the clock

[foulplayed]

Well, that's reassuring.

I'll see you then.

action because i have no self control

[teaserving]

[True to his word, Leone is on time, waiting on a bench. He has a cup of takeout coffee in his hand that he's slowly nursing. He's trying to keep his word and stay sober; he can keep this professional despite their messing around.]

Self control and rp ... hollow laugh ...

[foulplayed]

( Fortunately, Leone is pretty easy to recognise among the rest of the Gembonded enjoying the gardens over lunchtime, and Yuri heads to him directly when he spots him sitting there with his little paper cup. )

Hey there.

( And he's had a night to sleep off the bad mood that Leone's bad mood tipped him into, which means there's at least a small smile on his lips. )

you aint wrong

[teaserving]

[It's not always easy to tell in text, but he picked up on it. There's a part of Leone that does want to ask, but -- hell, if Yuri wanted to talk, he'd just do that. Maybe. Probably. Leone isn't exactly forthcoming with his own shit either.

Yeah. He should have just kept it to himself.]

Hey yourself.

[He tips the cup and finishes off his coffee.]

We walking?

[foulplayed]

Sure.

( Yuri offers an unremarkable paper folder to Leone when he's finished off his coffee. Inside is a photograph of the man (helpfully provided b Red) and a document detailing his name, address, workplace — and other such information that might come in handy for a little basic surveillance. )

There's the rest of your information — you can get acquainted with it in your own time, if you like.

( He tucks a lock of hair behind his ear as they set off on their stroll. )

Did you come up with a number?

[teaserving]

[Idly, Leone flips through the document, then nods once. It won't be hard.

Nobody escapes him, after all.]

I'll make sure to report back.

[As they pass by a trash receptacle, he tosses his cup.]

Figured it'd make sense of we just Synchronized for a bit. Nothing serious. It tallies up better that way and gives me what I need. But if you don't like that, I'll give you a specific number.

[foulplayed]

( Yuri raises an eyebrow at Leone's suggestion, evidently somewhat surprised by his decision. )

Seriously?

( He had not been expecting that. This is essentially freelance employment, after all, not swapping pastries for a few hours of hand-holding, and Yuri is a firm believer in making sure people are paid fairly for their service. )

I mean I'm not opposed, I just thought you might want proper payment for real work.

[teaserving]

[That makes him bark out a laugh, and he gives Yuri a crooked grin.]

Trust me, Synchrony will do me a better favor than money. Besides, the government will pay it back while I'm being a good boy and holding hands with someone.

People need Synchrony here for a variety of reasons. Their bank account, or to keep up their powers. I'm not that much different than that.

[foulplayed]

( Well then. For Leone's bank account, or his powers, or whatever else he wants to keep on top of, Yuri shrugs his agreement. )

Alright, then that's what we'll do.

( An easy smile touches his lips. )

There I was, all ready for you to drive a hard bargain. It's kind of refreshing for everything to fall into place so nicely.