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[rule_britannia]

Well, this is just bloody brilliant.

Unless they’re lying. They could be lying. I don’t feel any different. I certainly don’t feel more sodding real than I did before… but this isn’t London. Magic, maybe? Could be. Maybe I’m dreaming. Pinching doesn’t work though so it must be one hell of a good---… Maybe I’m dead? Oh, bloody hell, what if I am dead? How the bloody fuck did that happen?!

No, no… Calm down, Arthur…

… Thinking about it, I suppose I should have expected it, if I’m honest, but who the bloody hell is going to entertain for a moment the idea that they’re fictional? The world’s always felt perfectly real to me and I… ah, bollocks… I’m not dealing with this very well...

...

I need a drink.

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[lifewithoutrest]

Of course. Whenever you would like.

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[rule_britannia]

Smashing. I'll.. well, I'm not entirely certain where I might meet you.

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[lifewithoutrest]

Perhaps it would be best if I came to you, then?

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[rule_britannia]

Again, that is very kind of you.. Ah.. I believe that I am in East 101, if that makes sense to you..

[It sure doesn't to him]

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[lifewithoutrest]

I have faith it's a system you'll grow accustomed to soon enough.

[It's going to take her a short while to determine where she's going and reach his apartment, rapping softly on the door.]

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[rule_britannia]

[There's some pacing around done before she gets there, and he opens the door within moments, hesitating a moment as he lays eyes on her]

... Hello.

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[lifewithoutrest]

[She offers her hand.]

You must be Arthur.

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[rule_britannia]

I am.

[He shakes her hand firmly]

I can say with some certainty that it is definitely a pleasure, Ms. Magnus.

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[lifewithoutrest]

Starting with a compliment. Wise man.

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[rule_britannia]

... Ah!

I didn't-- Aha..

I suppose it should be a comfort to know I'm still bad at making a good first impression.

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[lifewithoutrest]

Oh, I don't know. I think you're doing all right.

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[rule_britannia]

Aha, you're too kind. Would you like to come in for a moment?

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[lifewithoutrest]

[She nods.] If it's not too much trouble.

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[rule_britannia]

Ah, of course, of course.

I seem to be alone here for the moment.

[lifewithoutrest]

Thank you.

I don't suppose you've already managed to find tea?

[rule_britannia]

Naturally. It was the first thing I looked for.

[lifewithoutrest]

Excellent. May I?

[She gestures toward the kitchen, more than willing to make it herself. Never mind the fact she seems perfectly content to come into his apartment and do as she wishes.]

[rule_britannia]

[He's a little taken aback by all that but it's something of a comfort to have someone around who seems to know what they're doing]

Ah.. by all means.

[lifewithoutrest]

[She smiles, heading toward the kitchen.]

You said you were from London?

[rule_britannia]

Mm, that's correct. I rather miss it already.

[Hands clasped behind his back, he follows]

And yourself?

[lifewithoutrest]

I'm from London, originally, but I haven't lived there in a number of years.

[She moves to gather what she needs, putting the water on.]

I visit when I can.

[rule_britannia]

Funny thing about London... It changes, but then it doesn't.

[lifewithoutrest]

Something I've found to be unfortunate as well as comforting.

[rule_britannia]

Unfortunate? You think so. I rather believe it keeps things exciting.

[lifewithoutrest]

Too many memories.