doctor, doctor, give me the news!

[beathollow]

Who: Kenkou and visitors
When: First night into Day 1
Where: Kenkou dorms
What: our sickly victorian children need rest
Warnings: TBA

Comments

[ratiocinations]

[Hm. He'll ask someone next time.]

Perhaps to not let all the protective properties out.

[brokenlance]

The logic does hold.

It almost seems like a test. Only those with the discipline to not satiate their curiosity by peering within are worthy of its protection.

[ratiocinations]

As much as I enjoy being driven by curiosity, I feel it's best that we err on the side of caution for now, however, Mister...?

[brokenlance]

Ah, how rude of me! I've been going by Azure. And yourself?

[ratiocinations]

Mister Azure, a pleasure. You may call me Mr Adair, if you please.

[brokenlance]

Of course. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Though-- I really don't require such formalities here.

[ratiocinations]

Nonsense. They are not required, but they are habit. And I shall adhere to mine — just as you are used to them yourself, are you not?

[He has the air of someone who is, if he's not mistaken.]

[brokenlance]

[he shifts a little awkwardly,]

I suppose there's no hiding it... though I was rather looking forward to dispensing with decorum.

[ratiocinations]

[Oh. Now that's an interesting request, too.]

You find it tiresome?

[brokenlance]

Of course. Despite my upbringing and lineage, there is nothing about me that is so different from any other person. I am no more worthy or remarkable.

And yet even people I hold dearest will not call me by my name.

[ratiocinations]

[Oh. Without even meaning to, he has... perhaps... stumbled onto a bit of baggage this young man carries.]

You are remarkable in that you acknowledge even that much, M- [Pauses. Then, as a courtesy:] Azure. I have met the rich, the noble, and even the royal in my time, and I will tell you that many of them have a disregard for others that is simply indicative of how high their station takes them above the rooftops of the lower and middle class.

[This is Holmes' way of saying that they're not always down to earth.]

So. You are wiser than most, at least.

[brokenlance]

[don't worry it's only the tip of the baggage iceberg

though his eyes do brighten when he hears Adair drop the 'mister'. with a small chuckle and a smile,]

I'm all too aware of the type. But even royals are nothing without their people. They are the ones bound in their duty to the many lives that depend on them.

[ratiocinations]

[He does note that, yes.]

Yes. Though perhaps oftentimes it is that duty in which they forget. Well! Who am I to say. I am hardly an expert on the matter, and if you wish to dispense of all formalities, I might consider us equals instead. Easy as that.

[brokenlance]

Please, hold - we may be of equal station, but you are still my elder. Would you not prefer being addressed as 'Mister Adair'?

[ratiocinations]

That is the habit where I come from. But a fake name is a fake name, nonetheless; and you'd still be calling me by my surname, so it matters little.

[brokenlance]

A fair point! Then let me say, I hope this can be the start of a fruitful collaboration, Adair. It will take everyone's efforts in order to uncover the truth behind this ominous place. To share our findings is of everyone's benefit.

[ratiocinations]

Quite so. I take it your agreement equates to enthusiasm when it comes to investigating the rooms currently available to us?

[Trying to nudge everyone into... actionable investigating...]

[brokenlance]

But of course. I could hardly leave the task to everyone else.

[and yet on an ooc level i am terrible at planning exploras]

[ratiocinations]

[oh no he just wants to make sure he Snoops Off-Screen, no actual exploradoras required wheeze]

Then if you would perhaps keep a keen eye out for evidence of those who came before? It would be greatly appreciated. And if you should find anything of interest, related or otherwise, report back to me. I should be easy enough to find.