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ɴɪɢᴇʟ ᴄᴏʟʙɪᴇ. ([personal profile] pike) wrote2010-12-16 02:22 pm

the 002nd. || voice

[ Much like Nigel's first post, there is only silence when the device first clicks on. Eventually, though, the young man on the other end of the connection clears his throat. His tone is politely curious. ]

I've been told that the dead do not stay dead here and in ways much more involved than the occasional curse. Which leaves me wondering, City: is there no need for undertakers here?

[ There's a pause and then Nigel adds: ]  I had hoped to make myself useful.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure you'll find some way to occupy yourself. Most of us have.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Besides seeing to my household, my sister's education, and our well-being during the curses, of course I've acquaintances I like to speak with, the Network to amuse me, and a cafe to oversee. It isn't much, but it is something.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm hardly a royal, but I am an earl.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I know of one other, but I'm the only one named Cain.

Apparently we've a mutual friend.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
So you're her new acquaintance, the one she meant to help find his way in the City.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, that is rather her tendency, for good or ill.

Cain Hargreaves. Likewise, of course, Mr Colbie.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Sometimes, yes. And she'd call it 'adventure' where others would call it 'trouble'.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
'Trouble' as often as not, though not all the time.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure you'll find some way to repay her.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Longer, actually, which is the subject of a bit of a joke between us. I've been here for three and a half years now. And I think she'd been here for perhaps two or two and a half.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
I know. It's something of a dubious honour. I hope you're not here this long.

[identity profile] misterblackbird.livejournal.com 2010-12-16 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I have tried and I have seen others try and I have even aided in several attempts. It has not, as yet, succeeded.

Yes, most do, which is unfortunate in my opinion. If one gives up, then the 'deities' have already won.