At the Longfellow bunker, The Tombs: New London, Britannia:
Luc: Okay, the bloody entrance is around here somewhere... I thought. Hmmm... Uh oh... Well, this is embarrassing.
Yukiko (to Luc): I wouldn't try to move if I were you... HAHAHA! Oh, it's you. I should have known.
Luc (to Yukiko): I would greatly appreciate some assistance, Miss Kobayashi. It seems I have tripped something.
Yukiko (to Luc): Heh. I should say you do. You triggered one of Fox's traps. Not so arrogant & brash now, are we? I'm not sure I should help you. You work for Maladori, so you can't possibly be a very nice person. Maybe, I'll just walk away.
Luc (to Yukiko): Please, don't do that... Look, I'm sorry I was rude to you, earlier. I read Hiiri's files on all of you & it was intimidating I get a bit stupid & make dumb decisions when I'm intimidated. I've been told it's a family trait.
Yukiko (to Luc): ... Fine. But, only because I'm trying to be a better person. Before, I help you, though... What's your name? I'm tired of referring to you as that pompous suit-wearing asshole.
Luc (to Yukiko): Really? Suit-wearing asshole?
Yukiko (to Luc): Don't forget the pompous.
Luc (to Yukiko): ... Right. The name's Luc. Luc Vadrouiller.
Yukiko (to Luc): Alright, Mister Vadrouiller. Give me a second to release the line... <click> Okay, you can move now.
Luc (to Yukiko): Thank you... So, I'll just be going. Sorry to have bothered you.
Yukiko (to Luc): Not so ruddy fast! You're coming with me and explaining to the Potters how you got in here.
Luc (to Yukiko): ... I don't really think that's such a good idea.
Yukiko (to Luc): Well, that's really too bad, isn't it? Come on.
Victor (to Luc & Yukiko): Oh. Should've guessed that was you. What do you want? Be quick. There's a large, angry Scot on her way up.
Luc (to Victor & Yukiko): No one sent me or anything. I was just curious. Amunet said this place was really something & I wanted to see it for myself.
Yukiko (to Victor & Luc): ... I was taking him to your parents. Unless, you want me to put him in the brig, watashi no ai.
Victor (to Luc): Sure... Any particular reason you're that heavily armed, then?
Luc (to Victor): Oh? Am I heavily armed? I didn't realize. This is what I carry on me, at all times. You never know when you might need something. I was always told to be prepared.
Victor (to Yukiko): ...What'd he tell you his name was?
Yukiko (to Victor): Luc Vadrouiller... Sounds French.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. French, huh? Cut him loose if he wants to get gone.
Yukiko (to Victor & Luc): ... If you say so.
Luc (to Yukiko & Victor): Thank you.
Yukiko (to Luc): Don't thank me. I'd have preferred to put you in the brig.
Luc (to Yukiko): You might get your chance. I'll bet he'll be back nosing around.
Yukiko (to Victor): What are you not telling me, Victor? Do you still think you know who he is? The name doesn't ring any bells to me.
Victor (to Yukiko): ...I think that's Lucas.
Yukiko (to Victor): ... Oh... I don't know what to say.
Victor (to Yukiko): Yeah. That makes two of us...
Fiona: WHERE THE BLOODY HELL HAVE YOU GOTTEN TO, BOY!?!
Victor (to Yukiko): Whoops. I think Fiona is annoyed with me. (to Fiona) I'm here.
Yukiko (to Victor): I don't envy you.
Fiona (to Victor): You great ruddy pain in my arse! Don't you use your damn party trick when I'm meant to be watching you! It's hardly bloody sporting for one... (to Victor & Yukiko) Why is that trap sprung?
Victor (to Fiona & Yukiko): Come on, Fiona. I was just trying to get a moment with Yuki alone. You've skulking around after me all day.
Yukiko (to Fiona & Victor): ... It was my fault, Fi. I accidentally sprung the trap.
Victor (to Fiona & Yukiko): Heh. It's not *entirely* her fault. I may have been distracting her. Just a bit. C'mon, McGillivray. Pretend you couldn't find us for a few minutes more...
Fiona (to Victor & Yukiko): And if I said no?
Yukiko (to Fiona & Victor): ... I'll tell you all the soft squishy things that Fox told me about you. For example, he loves you more than the flowers love the rain... Dare I go on?
Victor (to Yukiko): He *said* that?! Ha ha ha!
Fiona (to Yukiko & Victor): Alright ALRIGHT! Point fucking made. I'm going. I'm trusting you Kobayashi, to make sure he doesn't run off.
Yukiko (to Fiona & Victor): Don't worry, Fi. He's going to be too busy to run off.
Victor (to Fiona & Yukiko): Heh. I promise I'll be good... Mostly good. Almost good.
Fiona (to Victor & Yukiko): ...You'd best. And reset that bloody trap!
Victor (to Fiona): Yes, ma'am! (to Yukiko) … Thanks for covering for me.
Yukiko (to Victor): Of course.
An hour or so later, at the Maladori residence; New London, Britannia:
Professor Maladori: Oh for god's sake... Where is that boy now?
Luc (to Professor Maladori): Were you looking for me?
Professor Maladori (to Luc): ... I wondered when you would wander back. What have you been doing with yourself.
Luc (to Professor Maladori): … Flirting with girls, mostly. Don't tell Amunet, she'll be sore with me.
Professor Maladori (to Luc): Why in the world would we discuss that?
Luc (to Professor Maladori): Heh. No, I suppose you wouldn't… Did you need me for something, Professor? I was going to turn in, otherwise.
Professor Maladori (to Luc): No. Don't go far tomorrow.
Luc (to Professor Maladori): Yes, ma'am... Are you going to explain why?
Professor Maladori (to Luc): ... I'm sure the Potter family are resourceful enough, but you'll forgive me for not entrusting them solely to extract us from Hiiri's plans once and for all... Don't think I've missed how scarce you've been making yourself lately.
Luc (to Professor Maladori): … I'm having second thoughts about all of this, Professor.
Professor Maladori (to Luc): Oh? And why is that?
Luc (to Professor Maladori): Well, if we fix things. What will happen to me & Amunet? I happen to like my life. I've grown quite fond of it. I would prefer to keep breathing.
Professor Maladori (to Luc): Don't be an idiot, Luc. If your death would have solved anything, you and I wouldn't be here discussing it now. I doubt very much you'll disappear. The timeline has already changed, so either this event is a singularity, or the timeline has become splintered. Either way, your very busy days of bawdy flirtations with be unaffected.
Luc (to Professor Maladori): I don't just flirt, all day… There's also some drinking, fighting & gambling. I pack a lot of fun in a day. ;-P
Professor Maladori (to Luc): ...Yes. Heaven forbid I neglected to mention your other accomplishments.
Luc (to Professor Maladori): … Heh. It's a pretty good cover if you ask me.
Professor Maladori (to Luc): ... If you say so.
Luc (to Professor Maladori): I should get some sleep before our busy day... Good night, moth-- Professor.
