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This is the direct contact method for Lord Petyr Baelish. Please leave a message, and I will return your call at my earliest convenience.
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[ The hand remained on Chilton's shoulder, even as Petyr guided him within the confines of his living area. ]
You are doing something. You were wise to come to me, Doctor Chilton.
[ He led him to the couch and gently eased him onto the cushions, lingering close all the while as he sat beside him. Petyr reached out and poured Chilton a glass of wine from a crystal decanter before offering it into his hands. ]
I do not know if you are familiar with her grace. Queen Lucy Pevensie. But yesterday, she was abducted by one of our fellow imPorts. It is possible the same man may have taken your beloved. And if he has, I will know soon. My network has spread itself out far and wide to keep tabs on the situation. It is why I was not in attendance at the Swear In the day before.
You are doing something. You were wise to come to me, Doctor Chilton.
[ He led him to the couch and gently eased him onto the cushions, lingering close all the while as he sat beside him. Petyr reached out and poured Chilton a glass of wine from a crystal decanter before offering it into his hands. ]
I do not know if you are familiar with her grace. Queen Lucy Pevensie. But yesterday, she was abducted by one of our fellow imPorts. It is possible the same man may have taken your beloved. And if he has, I will know soon. My network has spread itself out far and wide to keep tabs on the situation. It is why I was not in attendance at the Swear In the day before.
[Rincewind hisses through his teeth, brought up uncomfortably short by this pointed revelation. They've been talking about him? - Or can Baelish listen over these devices somehow? Is that a power someone could have here?
Either way, it's aggravating beyond measure. Particularly when it's Baelish getting on the devil's good side that worries him.]
Then bloody well act like that's what you're interested in.
...I'm still fine with it, all right, with telling you what I know about him. As "originally planned".
Either way, it's aggravating beyond measure. Particularly when it's Baelish getting on the devil's good side that worries him.]
Then bloody well act like that's what you're interested in.
...I'm still fine with it, all right, with telling you what I know about him. As "originally planned".
[The news of her kidnapping shocked him -- Chilton had yet to hear a word of that, and it took effort to fathom why anyone would subject sweet Lucy to such a traumatic experience.]
I know Lucy, yes. We were diplomats together, a few months back. The summit meeting in Paris. [A beat. Minor correction:] Ah -- Queen Lucy... Pevensie.
[Chilton wasn't so convinced that whoever this imPort-stealing imPort was had also captured Raina, but evidently Baelish had a remarkable network of intelligence. If anyone could determine what Chilton really needed, what he knew he needed and just could not bring himself to acknowledge, it would be him.
Given how imPorts kept their power cards so close to the chest, however, it would be tricky. Anyone with the power to predict if an exported imPort would ever return would be in tragically high demand.]
Terribly sorry to hear about it. I -- must assume you are close with her?
I know Lucy, yes. We were diplomats together, a few months back. The summit meeting in Paris. [A beat. Minor correction:] Ah -- Queen Lucy... Pevensie.
[Chilton wasn't so convinced that whoever this imPort-stealing imPort was had also captured Raina, but evidently Baelish had a remarkable network of intelligence. If anyone could determine what Chilton really needed, what he knew he needed and just could not bring himself to acknowledge, it would be him.
Given how imPorts kept their power cards so close to the chest, however, it would be tricky. Anyone with the power to predict if an exported imPort would ever return would be in tragically high demand.]
Terribly sorry to hear about it. I -- must assume you are close with her?
[ Petyr poured himself a glass of wine as well so Chilton didn't have to drink alone, drawing in a sip as he nodded. ]
Ah, yes. She is one of my closest and most valuable of companions in this world. She may not rule in the traditional sense of the word, but she has the power to win over the hearts of many -- as I'm sure you noticed on your diplomatic mission. Her safety is of utmost importance to me.
[ He held out his hand, displaying the bird hunting pin made of fine jewels. ]
She gave this to me. A gift from her home in Narnia. I have become a trusted adviser to her grace. I suppose it was a natural union -- a Lord being drawn toward royalty.
Ah, yes. She is one of my closest and most valuable of companions in this world. She may not rule in the traditional sense of the word, but she has the power to win over the hearts of many -- as I'm sure you noticed on your diplomatic mission. Her safety is of utmost importance to me.
[ He held out his hand, displaying the bird hunting pin made of fine jewels. ]
She gave this to me. A gift from her home in Narnia. I have become a trusted adviser to her grace. I suppose it was a natural union -- a Lord being drawn toward royalty.
...He can't read your mind. I don't know about lying. He can find a person as long as they or the building isn't warded - and teleport there instantly. He has quite a bit of magic, so assume he knows several spells. He can perform illusions. One of those makes it seem as though time has slowed. He can burn his symbol into someone's bone, and it lets him know if they're in danger. Possibly other things about them too, I'm not sure. I've got to assume he can heal himself as well.
...And that body isn't his. It's - a vessel. [or at least that's what Dean called it.]
...And that body isn't his. It's - a vessel. [or at least that's what Dean called it.]
[ All of that? That's a bit worrisome. It's easy to denounce magic back home, but here -- where everyone has powers, it's impossible not to think that there are some who are capable of this magnitude of power. But then Rincewind says something interesting. ]
His vessel? So are you implying he is something of a parasite?
His vessel? So are you implying he is something of a parasite?
Exquisite.
[He said, upon inspection. Baelish must have been equally important to her, if Lucy was willing to part with something so dear and scarce, as it was from her birth world. Or "Narnia", whatever.]
Is there -- I wonder. Given how extensive your network is. [He held his glass with two hands, looking into it.] Any way for you to determine if there exists an imPort with predictive capability?
[He said, upon inspection. Baelish must have been equally important to her, if Lucy was willing to part with something so dear and scarce, as it was from her birth world. Or "Narnia", whatever.]
Is there -- I wonder. Given how extensive your network is. [He held his glass with two hands, looking into it.] Any way for you to determine if there exists an imPort with predictive capability?
[ Petyr regarded Chilton for a moment. Well. He assumed Lucifer probably could do such a thing given the rundown of the abilities Rincewind gave him. But he didn't necessarily want to go asking the devil for favors. Favors asked meant favors owed. ]
I have heard rumors of an imPort with clairvoyance. But I am afraid I do not know who it is. I could try to find them for you.
[ He crossed one leg over the next. ]
There are imPorts with tracking abilities. I saw a few out themselves over the network back when imPorts were kidnapped. I believe that was a few months ago.
[ Petyr browsed old network posts in his spare time. It became something of a hobby. ]
One with whom I am familiar. I could sing this song to him and get his aid, surely. If you think that approach would be faster.
I have heard rumors of an imPort with clairvoyance. But I am afraid I do not know who it is. I could try to find them for you.
[ He crossed one leg over the next. ]
There are imPorts with tracking abilities. I saw a few out themselves over the network back when imPorts were kidnapped. I believe that was a few months ago.
[ Petyr browsed old network posts in his spare time. It became something of a hobby. ]
One with whom I am familiar. I could sing this song to him and get his aid, surely. If you think that approach would be faster.
Ah. Yes. [The Clairvoyant. Who was, of course, Raina -- she was the imPort best equipped to find herself, which left Chilton without any leads.] I suppose the more prophetic gifts are rare, even among our numbers.
He can only track her if she is still in this world. [Quietly:] He will not find her.
I'll simply have to. Hope for the best.
He can only track her if she is still in this world. [Quietly:] He will not find her.
I'll simply have to. Hope for the best.
Drink, my friend.
[ Petyr urged, placing his hand around Chilton's in order to help guide the glass to his lips. ]
People leave this world all the time. But the more a person seems to be invested, the more likely they are to return. I have noticed a pattern, people disappearing off the network for quite a while only to have this followed up by a friend of theirs informing the world that they have been sent home. It is my belief that as long as an imPort is invested or engaging somehow, they will not simply vanish for good.
There are, of course, exceptions to the rule. But perhaps you cam also be the exception in allowing love to triumph.
[ Petyr urged, placing his hand around Chilton's in order to help guide the glass to his lips. ]
People leave this world all the time. But the more a person seems to be invested, the more likely they are to return. I have noticed a pattern, people disappearing off the network for quite a while only to have this followed up by a friend of theirs informing the world that they have been sent home. It is my belief that as long as an imPort is invested or engaging somehow, they will not simply vanish for good.
There are, of course, exceptions to the rule. But perhaps you cam also be the exception in allowing love to triumph.
[Chilton didn't protest Baelish's physical guidance, he barely even registered it. Much easier was it to fall into the movement, to allow his squirming grief be distracted by the other man's presence and words. Surrender seemed second nature, if only for this moment.
He couldn't bear the idea of Raina's absence, he felt awash to sea. It was Chilton's subdued survivalist nature that gravitated towards Petyr Baelish's offered lifeboat.]
Yes.
[Nodding, with a few swallows of wine now drowned, Chilton agreed.]
That -- that is true, yes. I just -- [He didn't want to be alone.] Dislike feeling helpless.
He couldn't bear the idea of Raina's absence, he felt awash to sea. It was Chilton's subdued survivalist nature that gravitated towards Petyr Baelish's offered lifeboat.]
Yes.
[Nodding, with a few swallows of wine now drowned, Chilton agreed.]
That -- that is true, yes. I just -- [He didn't want to be alone.] Dislike feeling helpless.
You are not alone in that sentiment. I believe there are many of us who dislike being at the mercy of the porter.
[ It was too unpredictable of an element. Even studying it as he had, though admittedly not extensively, only gave Petyr theories. Nothing definitive. ]
But I would bet all my odds on her return. [ Being the optimistic voice through Chilton's sorrow would grant Baelish more favor than being the realistic voice of uncertainty. ] And in the meantime, you can stay here for as long as you need. There is no reason for you to face this alone, Doctor Chilton.
It may be better for you to be nearby anyway. We can put our minds together and come up with that plan to liberate Rincewind.
[ It was too unpredictable of an element. Even studying it as he had, though admittedly not extensively, only gave Petyr theories. Nothing definitive. ]
But I would bet all my odds on her return. [ Being the optimistic voice through Chilton's sorrow would grant Baelish more favor than being the realistic voice of uncertainty. ] And in the meantime, you can stay here for as long as you need. There is no reason for you to face this alone, Doctor Chilton.
It may be better for you to be nearby anyway. We can put our minds together and come up with that plan to liberate Rincewind.
Have you worked things out with him?
[Chilton didn't remark upon the invitation -- he hadn't decided what to do about that. He realized he couldn't stay at their duplex, not with all those reminders of Raina. That was a broiled agony, and he wouldn't subject himself to more misery. But where else could he have gone? His office?
Petyr Baelish, he realized, was his only refuge.]
I understand there had been some tension.
[Chilton didn't remark upon the invitation -- he hadn't decided what to do about that. He realized he couldn't stay at their duplex, not with all those reminders of Raina. That was a broiled agony, and he wouldn't subject himself to more misery. But where else could he have gone? His office?
Petyr Baelish, he realized, was his only refuge.]
I understand there had been some tension.
Well enough.
[ It was spoken with a hint of dismissal, a subject he didn't think worthy of addressing. Whether he and Rincewind got along or not wouldn't change his role in all of this. Petyr got up from his spot beside Chilton, opening up the window and looking out into the darkness. ]
You know, it may be forward of me to offer -- but I could gift you with the company of a beautiful woman this evening or any evening, for that matter. My gentleman's club is doing quite well for itself, and the girls I have working for me are of the highest quality. How best do we forget our woes, but through distraction?
[ It was spoken with a hint of dismissal, a subject he didn't think worthy of addressing. Whether he and Rincewind got along or not wouldn't change his role in all of this. Petyr got up from his spot beside Chilton, opening up the window and looking out into the darkness. ]
You know, it may be forward of me to offer -- but I could gift you with the company of a beautiful woman this evening or any evening, for that matter. My gentleman's club is doing quite well for itself, and the girls I have working for me are of the highest quality. How best do we forget our woes, but through distraction?
Petyr, I just -- I just lost her.
[Chilton looked at his company, his surprise unvarnished. He could barely bring himself to acknowledge that he may never again see her, much less fathom the company of another woman this night.]
Truthfully. I would much prefer your company.
[Both an accurate and (he thought) graceful statement. Chilton knew what Littlefinger intended to do, how he intended to comfort, the generosity of a brothel keeper, so to speak -- but Raina had become more than a bedfellow. It was companionship that festered into Chilton's ego. He needed to mourn, he needed to think it through.]
[Chilton looked at his company, his surprise unvarnished. He could barely bring himself to acknowledge that he may never again see her, much less fathom the company of another woman this night.]
Truthfully. I would much prefer your company.
[Both an accurate and (he thought) graceful statement. Chilton knew what Littlefinger intended to do, how he intended to comfort, the generosity of a brothel keeper, so to speak -- but Raina had become more than a bedfellow. It was companionship that festered into Chilton's ego. He needed to mourn, he needed to think it through.]
Edited 2016-05-25 03:04 (UTC)
[ Etched on Petyr's face was the faintest trace of....empathy? Petyr was often a cold man. One who was good at playing emotions, but they never truly reached his eyes. He hid behind a honeyed tongue, and often that was enough for people not to notice. But Chilton was something of a mirror in this moment. Petyr, too, had many times denied the company of his beautiful whores merely out of devotion for Catelyn Stark.
Though the stark difference here was that Chilton actually got the woman he loved, even if he wasn't married to her. Littlefinger didn't quite grasp the concept of modern day courting. ]
My company. I take that to mean my companionship and not as a bedroom partner.
[ Spoken with the briefest of smiles. ]
Though the stark difference here was that Chilton actually got the woman he loved, even if he wasn't married to her. Littlefinger didn't quite grasp the concept of modern day courting. ]
My company. I take that to mean my companionship and not as a bedroom partner.
[ Spoken with the briefest of smiles. ]
[at the top of the list of information Rincewind doesn't feel comfortable sharing is this. Right here. So he'll - offer a piece. The important piece, even. Just not the whole pie.]
I - I can remove his marks. The ones I mentioned he puts on people.
I - I can remove his marks. The ones I mentioned he puts on people.
I'm afraid I have no feeling, one way or another, about the man. He has discharged his duties, very good with security and robots, but we don't have much of a relationship beyond that.
[ He makes a weary sigh, possibly too heavy to be believed, though it comes from truth. ] I suppose we're rather more ships passing in the night that I might have expected, but it is how it is.
[ He makes a weary sigh, possibly too heavy to be believed, though it comes from truth. ] I suppose we're rather more ships passing in the night that I might have expected, but it is how it is.
[A doubletake, and Chilton surrendered a flickered grin. Levity in time of crisis was appreciated for its momentary distraction.]
I ought to be specific in my phrasing.
[Careful around the brothel man.]
It isn't that I want to consider what would happen. If she does not return. I have lost people before, such is the nature of this universe. It is a bitter breed of parting.
[Because their lives continue, without memory of you. Unless they're already dead, of course.]
No doubt you'll come to feel the same about someone. Or someones.
I ought to be specific in my phrasing.
[Careful around the brothel man.]
It isn't that I want to consider what would happen. If she does not return. I have lost people before, such is the nature of this universe. It is a bitter breed of parting.
[Because their lives continue, without memory of you. Unless they're already dead, of course.]
No doubt you'll come to feel the same about someone. Or someones.
Within this world?
[ His eyes lingered on the window for a few moments before he turned toward Chilton. ]
I realize the stakes of building relationships here. The instability. The chaos. It would pain me were you to return to your home after we've only just become acquainted after all, my dear friend.
[ As he said this, he headed over to Chilton and came to settle beside him, placing his hand on his shoulder. Menial comforts. Physical contact. No doubt his 'significant other' did these things for him. ]
But I am used to losing those I love. I envy you, Frederick. [ Dropping the titles to worm his way into more familiar ground. ] To have found that stable happiness with the woman you love. It was all I could wish for, all of my life. But my world is cruel. I saved myself for her, for many years. You would think a brothel keeper would indulge quite frequently, but I often declined their advances. She married. Twice. Both to members of the same family. The Stark family. [ He sneered at the mention of them, the same expression that crossed his face when Tony Stark was brought up some time ago. ] And in the end, I could never obtain the one thing I truly wanted.
[ A beat. ]
My wife's sister.
[ His eyes lingered on the window for a few moments before he turned toward Chilton. ]
I realize the stakes of building relationships here. The instability. The chaos. It would pain me were you to return to your home after we've only just become acquainted after all, my dear friend.
[ As he said this, he headed over to Chilton and came to settle beside him, placing his hand on his shoulder. Menial comforts. Physical contact. No doubt his 'significant other' did these things for him. ]
But I am used to losing those I love. I envy you, Frederick. [ Dropping the titles to worm his way into more familiar ground. ] To have found that stable happiness with the woman you love. It was all I could wish for, all of my life. But my world is cruel. I saved myself for her, for many years. You would think a brothel keeper would indulge quite frequently, but I often declined their advances. She married. Twice. Both to members of the same family. The Stark family. [ He sneered at the mention of them, the same expression that crossed his face when Tony Stark was brought up some time ago. ] And in the end, I could never obtain the one thing I truly wanted.
[ A beat. ]
My wife's sister.
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