baetiful | IC CONTACT POST

I'm well aware of what I am to the people and imPorts. I never said I'd do so openly.

[ Only a fool would be so brazen to show support. But Pan leans back in his seat, legs crossed, hand on his chin. ]

I have magic. My powers here vastly outstrip those of any other imPort. I can give you money, favours, puppets everything behind closed doors.

...I could even give you some magic to use towards these purposes if you'd wish.

[ At least the kid's clever. But deals that seem too good to be true are suspicious to Petyr. While he's glad to team up with him in order to conquer a mutual enemy, he also wants to make sure he does not get caught in the crossfire. ]

You would gift me these things for your revenge? Or do you require something else in return? Something from me?

[ His smile spreads at the line of questioning. Least the man's no fool. Helpful and dangerous at the same time. ]

All magic comes with a price you would be correct, even my help comes with it.

I only have two things in mind. The first hinging on the second and it's a question.

The land you hail from...does IT have magic?

[ A price Petyr Baelish does not want to pay. A price he would do his damnedest to pass off onto someone else, if given the chance. ]

I try my best to not become indebted to anyone. Once you owe someone something, they own you. And I am not a man who serves anyone. [ Anyone other than himself, that is. ] I do not require your magics, not at the moment. But I believe our arrangement could be mutually beneficial.

[ After prefacing that, he leans back and answers Pan's question. ]

There are rumors of magics in my world. Dark magics. I cannot say I believe in those rumors and I certainly have never witnessed them with my own eyes. Why do you ask?

No, you're a man who serves his own interests. A commendable trait if nothing else.

[ It's like they're kindred spirits. Wanting to beholden to no one. Well, at least mostly...for this man anyway.

The answer is enough to confirm it. Rumours fostered belief. Belief was power and magic incarnate. In that case... ]

That is enough for me to tell you the price of the magic I offer.

In time, in this world, we'll find a way to leave. Willingly and with all our memories in tact.

When that time comes...I wish you to take me to your land. A fair bargain if any.

That seems like a fair price, but one that is a bit of a gamble. While I could promise those things to you, there is no guarantee I will be around to see this world reach the point in time where we could return with the memories of our time here. Would you be satisfied with that outcome? If it turned out I was returned home before I could hold up my end of the deal?

[ Because really, Petyr has no qualms about bringing Pan to his world. Why not? It would help ignite chaos all the more. But the biggest issue here is that there are factors well beyond either of their control. Whether they like it or not, they are slaves to the porter. ]

[ Pan quietly thinks to himself about this. It was true, either one of them could vanish at any moment. But, if Petyr were to without paying the price?

Well, if he ever showed up again he'd be in Pan's debt regardless. Pan wouldn't let a price unpaid go. But, he won't say that. He'll keep that tidbit to himself. ]

I would be fine if such a circumstance were to arise. Besides, you're here now. There's still things we could do for one another at this current time. So, long as we work together.

I do not mind working together toward our common goal. In the end, we shall both prosper and I see little harm in benefiting mutually from our partnership.

[ If magic is the thing that comes at a price, well, Petyr will be certain to avoid situations where Pan would have to use it. After all, he has far more intriguing talents. Like breaking into someone's house or messing with people's minds. ]

But I would like the rules of this game clearly stated. You have to forgive me for my lack of trust, but I am a cautious man when it comes to my own life potentially being at stake. I've seen what you do to your friends.

[ Tetsuo's murder is on the network, after all. ]

[ Ah yes, Pan hadn't forgotten that tidbit. He did after all murder Tetsuo publicly. But should he even reveal that he can't recast the curse?

The thought dances in his mind for a moment. No, no he'll keep that bit to himself. ]

You'll be safe from that fate.

You're too clever to be bought like Tetsuo was. And far too old for it to work [ lies, but he does it smoothly. ]But, words are cheap but it's all I can offer...unless you have something in mind?

Nothing that would be very effective, no. We can sign all the contracts in the world, but they are hardly binding. And any magical oath would be within your power, there is no saying you could not go back on your word while I was bound by my own. So all I suppose I can ask for is an act of good will. A favor. One to be procured at my leisure. One without price. Anything within your power that will not bring harm or risk exposure of your person.

[ Something against someone, more than likely. Like the devil. Or someone else. Baelish doesn't have particulars in mind, but he's sure there will come a day when he does need this sort of favor from the strongest magic user in this world. And he wishes to pass that price of magic onto someone else. Surely that would be within Peter Pan's power. ]

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