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[asoutcastshear]

[This device is odd. There is nothing like it in his era. But Erik is a smart man. It only takes a bit of tinkering before he is able to turn on the text function.]

To the captain of this vessel,

I should start by saying that I am quite pleased with knowing that there is a stage on board your ship. If given the opportunity, I would like very much to put on a performance of which I am sure you and your crew have never seen before.

But, to business. I am aware that you have a young woman by the name of Christine Daaé as a passenger. This too pleases me greatly, as I am sure you are aware of her musical talents.

My only request is that I be placed as close to her quarters as possible, so that her tutelage may continue without hindrance.

I am but a humble servant,

O.G.

Comments

[farfairersoul.livejournal.com]

...Well.

Your lack of demands and the like are impressive. Your lack of panic, moreso.

[He chuckles.]

Perhaps enough to offset your apparent attachment to a girl so silly as Christine.

["Silly" isn't the word he wants to use, but he's not dropping the protagonist act just yet. Soon, with luck, but not yet.]

[asoutcastshear]

You'll watch how you speak of Miss Daaé.

[farfairersoul.livejournal.com]

Actually, I believe you will hear how I speak of "Miss Daaé." With her behavior, I am well-entitled to my opinion.

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[chorusangel.livejournal.com]

[SADGHAEF'AEH;ALEAFGDVG]

I know you don't like me and maybe you have good reason not to, so I won't tell you not to tell tales about me, but for the love of the gods you believe in, don't mention Erol. If he finds out about Erol and I, then he'll hunt Erol down and he will try to kill him.

[Oh God, please, please, please let Razer take her seriously...]

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[farfairersoul.livejournal.com]

...Oh will he, now?

[You have his attention. His total, sincere attention. Congratulations Chrissie you're probably never going to have this again.]

Why would that be, and what are you willing to trade for my continued silence? Erol is hardly well-liked on this ship, after all...

[Not that he'd do anything to put Erol in harm's way (without his permission) anyway, but it's a good ruse.]

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[chorusangel.livejournal.com]

I'll do anything you want, anything at all.

[She wants to add that if he is Erol's friend, he shouldn't require anything in exchange for this, but Christine is smart enough to realise that she probably shouldn't risk annoying the person she's trying to cut and important deal with.]

Erik is from my world. Back home, he was my tutor, and he fell in love with me, but he's quite, quite mad! He's obsessed with me, and if he even suspected that Erol and I had been anything more than acquaintances, he'd be so jealous...

Please, Razer, you have to believe me when I say Erol's life could be at stake here. I've told Erol about Erik, but I don't think he realises just how dangerous he is.

[Locked to Christine // 90% Unhackable]

[farfairersoul.livejournal.com]

["Friend" isn't the right word, girlie. Unfortunately for you.

Razer's silent for a moment, but there's a smirk obvious in his tone.]

Ah, does this arrival mean you will be leaving the Commander alone, then?

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[chorusangel.livejournal.com]

Well, I suppose that would be sensible, at least for now. I dread to think what would happen if Erik found out about him...

This is going to be so terribly awkward! I can't risk Erik finding out what has happened, but I can't just stop having anything to do with Erol!

[asoutcastshear]

I'd like to remain civil with you, if at all possible, as we've only just become acquainted. Your opinion of Miss Daaé, whatever it may be, is better kept to yourself.

[Don't make him mad, Razer. He's just a little unstable.]

[farfairersoul.livejournal.com]

Mm-hm. Well, she and I hardly speak to one another, so that should hardly be difficult.

What is your interest in her, exactly?

[asoutcastshear]

[He's getting tired of explaining himself. Especially to someone who clearly has so little respect for his beloved.]

I am her tutor.

[farfairersoul.livejournal.com]

Well, I suppose that means you have your work cut out for you. Best of luck.

[asoutcastshear]

I don't need luck. But I thank you regardless.

[farfairersoul.livejournal.com]

[Razer cannot account for Erik's tastes, but just from this little exchange, he's decided that he likes him.]

You are most certainly welcome.