At Tesla's Monastery; Colorado Springs, Colorado, American Colonies:
Luc (to Eva): Eva? Wake up, sweetheart. You've been asleep for most of the day. I've brought you something to eat.
Eva (to Luc): What? Where... Where am I? Oh no! How long did I sleep?
Luc (to Eva): Most of the day… And, I'm under strict orders from Vincent to make sure you stay in bed. Everyone has split up your duties for the next two days while you recuperate. So, stay put.
Eva (to Luc): Oh. That's... rather embarrassing. I'm sorry for being such an inconvenience. And for falling asleep in your room.
Luc (to Eva): I certainly don't mind. Nor did anyone else. Especially, when they all saw what you've taking care of while we've been falling apart… You could have asked for help, you know?
Eva (to Luc): ...It was the least I could do. Especially when you consider Una's involvement... I know how it feels to loose a parent. Your family was most kind to us when we lost our mother. I am rather unaccustomed to asking for help. Besides, you had more important things on your mind.
Luc (to Eva): Not as important as your well-being. I've been concerned about you.
Eva (to Luc): You have? Oh. I... I'm not sure what to say. I'm sorry to have worried you.
Luc (to Eva): … I believe it's what you do when you care about someone. I'm sorry if you find I'm being inappropriate but I do happen to care about you quite a lot. It's alright if you don't feel the same. I know you were just looking for someone to have fun with, as was I… It came as bit of a surprise. I've never known anyone like you before, Eva.
Eva (to Luc): No. I'm just a bit surprised... I'm not upset. I... I do believe I'm pleased to hear that. That's a surprise. I don't suppose it should. I do enjoy your company. If you annoyed me as much as most people do, I wouldn't have bothered to continue to see you. Heh. I daresay you've met at least a few people like me. I am a twin and a clone, after all.
Luc (to Eva): No. You are very much your own person, sweet lady.
Eva (to Luc): Sweet!?! No one has ever called me sweet before. The idea! ...Thank you for saying so, however.
Luc (to Eva): Heh. You are a hard person to compliment, you know?
Eva (to Luc): Well, yes. I can see how that would be true... But, I still don't see why that means you should say things of questionable truthfulness ... Even if they are complimentary. You confuse me in not entirely unpleasant ways. That sounds a bit harsh... That wasn't my intention.
Luc (to Eva): Heh. Is that your way of saying that you like me, too? And you are sweet. The proof is quite simple. You exhausted yourself so that my family could grieve. Not many would bother & it's sweet that you did. So there you have it.
Eva (to Luc): Ah. I see... Thank you. I... I do believe I'm quite fond of you as well.
Luc (to Eva): I am thrilled to hear it... Now, would you like some of this food or should I leave you to sleep some more?
Eva (to Luc): Oh. Yes. I should probably eat, shouldn't I?
Luc (to Eva): I think it'll do you some good.
Meanwhile, at The Slipper Room; Denver, Colorado, American Territories:
Yukiko (to Victor & Vincent): Is this really a good idea? Stella isn't a big fan of mine. Actually, I'm not very popular with most of the staff, after the last time I was here.
Stella (to Yukiko): Oh, Hell no! You just take your new friends and walk right back out the door, Ms. Sato. It's bad enough that I let Mr Fox talk me into letting you back in, but this is a nice place we don't need any trouble-- (to Victor) Oh, hello there, sexy. Missed me, huh?
Yukiko (to Victor, Stella): … Sexy?
Vincent (to Yukiko & Victor): Oh dear. I'm beginning to agree that this might have been bad idea. (to Yukiko) Down, girl.
Victor (to Stella): ... Stella, nice to see you again. I see you've already met my fiancée.
Stella (to Victor): SHE'S your fiancée? You like to live dangerously, sweetie… I like that about you. ;-P (to Vincent) And who on earth might you be, handsome? I don't think I've seen you here before. I'm sure I would have remembered.
Vincent (to Stella): I'm afraid it's my fault we're darkening your doorway, hun. The kids are trying to get me out of the house. They thought nubile, half naked young things might do the trick. I'm Vincent.
Stella (to Vincent): I'm VERY pleased to meet you, honey. I do so love older men.
Vincent (to Stella): Heh. Do you? Even when they're old enough to be your extremely attractive father?
Stella (to Vincent): Especially, honey. Why else would I work in a place like this? :-D
Vincent (to Stella): Heh. You're a terrible liar and a flirt. It's a wonderful trait. Why don't you fix me something ridiculously strong, and let me monopolize all your time?
Stella (to Vincent): Heehee. I know just the thing.
Yukiko (to Stella & Vincent): … (to Victor) Pssst. Do you see the man?
Victor (to Yukiko): No. Not yet. Shall we take a tour while dad distracts all the dancers?
Yukiko (to Victor): Yes, let's… And, you can tell me why Stella calls you sexy. I'm sure it's an interesting story.
Victor (to Yukiko): Because I wandered in here the night we fought cuz I thought it was a dive bar. Don't look at me like that. I sat in a corner all night and got drunk. Stella tried to chat me up, but I wasn't interested.
Yukiko (to Victor): HAHAHA! That's not why I was looking at you… Fox brought me here that night with Fi. She ushered me out so quickly. Now, I know why. And, I trust you, Victor. Even, when we're fighting.
Victor (to Yukiko): Good. C'mere for a minute. We can look for Ex-CLANNG perverts in a minute.
Yukiko (to Victor): Heh. In front of your father, Victor? You are very sexy, koibito.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh. He's too busy flirting to notice what we're...Oops. That's him!
Yukiko (to Victor): Really? … Not bad. And, here I thought CLANNG only hired ugly blokes. ;-P
Victor (to Yukiko): I'm gonna tell Nate you said that. :-p And you're only saying that he's not bad cuz you haven't heard him talk. Shall we?
Yukiko (to Victor): I'll join you in a minute. After everything I've heard about him, I think it will be best if I scare him… In the way, you find so hot, koibito. ;-P
Victor (to Yukiko): Damn straight I do. See you soon.
Meanwhile:
Craine (to Stella): Stella! I don't mean to interrupt you while you try to fleece some old... Hotchy Totchy! Nevermind. (to Vincent) Hi. My name's Craine. If you're looking for someone young and slutty to do unspeakable acts to in the dark, look no further. Stella can share the wealth... You look familiar. Have I propositioned you before? Quick! Take off your shirt so I can be sure.
Vincent (to Craine): We've never met. I'm certain I would have remembered.
Stella (to Vincent): I seriously hope you've had all your shots, Vincent… (to Craine) Keep it in your pants, Craine. Save some for the rest of us.
Craine (to Stella): I would have made sure of it. Vincent... I can't shake the feeling I know you from somewhere.
Stella (to Viincent): Craine, stop horning in on my time with my new friend.
Vincent (to Craine & Stella): If I were a betting man, I'd guess you've seen my picture hanging around.
Stella (to Vincent): Ooooh, are you famous?
Victor (to Stella, Craine & Vincent): He's only notable in certain circles. Like with CLANNG. Done with your drink yet, Dad?
Craine (to Victor & Vincent): Well, well. Hello, again. Do you mean "dad" in a paternal way, or in a "I've been naughty, Big Daddy; I need to be spanked" way? Cuz I'd be OK with either. Or both...Yeah. Definitely both. Lemme throw something out here: is a father-son threesome a possibility? Yes? No? Take me now?
Victor: ... I have no words.
Stella (to Craine): Craine, you worry me, sometimes… most times. Don't make me get Rocko.
Craine (to Stella): Why? Is that weird? (to Victor & Vincent) Is it weird? I can't really tell.
Vincent (to Craine): Heh heh. It's a bit odd, hun.
Stella (to Vincent, Victor & Craine): And on that note, I shall be at the other end of the bar. If you need anything, just wave.
Craine (to Stella): Toodles, Stella. (to Vincent) <snap> Now I know where I know you from! You're the Dandy, right? Oh my god. You've got a reputation to maintain. (to Victor) What's the matter, Red? Don't know what to do with your tongue?
Yukiko (to Craine): He knows plenty of things to do with his tongue but you are not one of them.
Victor (to Yukiko): Heh heh. I warned you about his mouth, didn't I?
Vincent (to Yukiko, Craine & Victor): I know just the place for a nice, quiet chat.
Yukiko (to Vincent): My sentiments exactly, Captain... (to Craine) Don't turn around.
Craine (to Yukiko, Vincent & Victor): ... Is the sword part of it? I'm gonna say OK, but I'll warn you, if I loose too much blood first I get useless in the sack, and then I loose consciousness.
Yukiko (to Vincent): Can I please kill him? He talks more than Antony & Zoe combined. I'd be doing the world a service.
Craine: I know you're probably talking about murdering me, but holy shit that sounded sexy!
Vincent (to Yukiko & Victor): No. No killing anyone. Not yet. (to Craine) Shall we?
Craine (to Vincent, Victor & Yukiko): I'm yours to command. And abuse. But only in a fun way.
Yukiko (to Victor): This was not at all what I was expecting... He reminds me of someone... Oh my! It's Percy! That's who he reminds me of... Never introduce them.
Victor (to Yukiko): Oh God NO! It would cause a pervert singularity.
Several hours later, in the brig, at Tesla's Monastery; Colorado Springs, Colorado, American Colonies:
Craine: This is so not the way I hoped the night was gonna end.
