When Strange Worlds Collide, Day 41

At Aiden's house; New London, Britannia:

Persephone (to Nathaniel): Why the bloody hell are you staring at me, Nate? … Do I have something on my face?

Nathaniel (to Persephone): Who said I was staring?

Persephone (to Nathaniel): I did. Didn't you just hear me? It's very rude & frankly quite off-putting while I'm trying to make this pudding. Stir this. We're making an Apple pudding for dessert… So, what's going on?

Nathaniel (to Persephone): ...You mean besides CLANNG taking an interest in me, and forcing all of us to have to fucking move? Not much. How're you doing? I mean... You OK?

Persephone (to Nathaniel): Yes, I'm just dandy. Well, not really but I'm coping. I'll do whatever is best for everyone. I want to stay with Lily. She needs stability plus I like the little darling.

Nathaniel (to Persephone): Yeah. Me too... I know you're being all "stiff upper lip" and "whatever is best" and shit, but what do *you* really think?

Persephone (to Nathaniel): Personally, I want to stay here. This is my home & I don't like folks trying to force me to leave it. I'd rather take the fight to them. Make them run away & be on the defensive for a bit. If it was up to me, that is.

Nathaniel (to Persephone): Heh heh! Of course you don't wanna back down. You fucking Potter. ...I wish I knew what the right thing to do is.

Persephone (to Nathaniel): ... Well, you could at least find out what CLANNG wants with you. We can certainly guess why the ISS was looking at you...

Nathaniel (to Persephone): I have no fucking idea what the allure is. I assumed Maladori came across some old file of Hirri's about me.

Persephone (to Nathaniel): But, why now? you're hardly that interesting... Other than the fact that you have all that CLANNG knowledge rattling in that head of yours. You don't think that might be it do you?

Nathaniel (to Persephone): That would explain it, but how the fuck would they know? I mean, me, Zoe and Victor are the only ones who remember that.

Persephone (to Nathaniel): I don't know. It was just a thought. Here, give me that. Time to put it in the oven.

Nathaniel (to Persephone): Here you go. Hey... This might be a stupid question, and I dunno if you know the answer, But is there some way that someone would know about that other timeline?

Persephone (to Nathaniel): Only if someone told 'em about it. And, who'd believe them without proof?

Nathaniel (to Persephone): Heh. Crazy ass motherfuckers?

Persephone (to Nathaniel): Heh... Do you think Mars could adjust Starling & make her work for us? You know, like Tesla did with Oliver? She could then spy for us. Or would that be too risky?

Nathaniel (to Persephone): ...Oh. Shit. Seph! You're a genius! That is not a bad idea, and if anyone can manage it, Mars fuckin' can.

Persephone (to Nathaniel): Heh... Can I get that in writing?

Nathaniel (to Persephone): You want me to get that stamped at the notary public for you?

Persephone (to Nathaniel): Yes.

At Casino de la Renard; Nice, French Republic:

Ji Yong (to Yukiko): Good evening, Ms Kobayashi. Are you ready to depart?

Yukiko (to Ji Yong): Yes... I believe I am.

Ji Yong (to Yukiko): Very good...What should I call you instead of Ms. Kobayashi?

Yukiko (to Ji Yong): I've been using the name, Yuki Sato. That should suffice.

When Strange Worlds Collide, Day 40

At Aiden's house; New London, Britannia:

Nathaniel (to Joseph): Hey. How you doing? I know this is a lot of shit to take in? ...How's Seph doing?

Joseph (to Nathaniel): I'm-- I'm holding up. I'm just gonna smoke my cigarette for a minute. Heh. You know when I hooked up with you guys I didn't realize how much fucked up shit happens over here. Not to mention all the stares I get when I go anywhere. I'd seriously think about asking Seph to stay in West Piedmont with me. Only I know how much she likes being close to her family. And, you know Seph, she's going to do her absolute best to appear totally cool about all of this & then I have to hear about about how unfair it is later when we're alone. ;-P

Nathaniel (to Joseph): Heh heh. Yeah... That sounds about right. Shit. I'm have no fucking idea what to say to you guys. This family... Shit, man. We're all kinds of fucked. No one would blame you if it was too much...Well, Seph might, actually.

Joseph (to Nathaniel): Are you kidding? I love her, man… I was about to pop the fucking question. But now with all this, it's probably not the right time. I'm in this for the long haul. I can't imagine being without her so don't give me that shit.

Nathaniel (to Joseph): What? Seriously? ...Wow. That's... Holy shit. Do you know what you just said? Holy SHIT dude! Heh. I figured you loved her, but you know... I dunno what your tolerance for weird shit is.

Joseph (to Nathaniel): Heh. Clearly it's pretty fucking high if I'm still here… You don't think she's gonna say no, do you? I mean when I ask her.

Nathaniel (to Joseph): Can't say for sure if she'll say yes, but she's nuts about you.

Joseph (to Nathaniel): Well, I guess I'll just have to risk it, eventually… So, what do you think we should do? Or are you just going to let the boss man & gran-gran decide? Heh. Don't look at me like that. It's Seph's nicknames for Aiden & Mrs. E.

Nathaniel (to Joseph): Why doesn't that fucking surprise me? Heh. I don't wanna know what she calls me... Honestly? I dunno what the best thing to do here is. Since I seem to be the one causing most of the trouble, I figure I'll let ones with more tactical training and shit do the planning.

Joseph (to Nathaniel): Heh… Yeah, and now that you've said the practical answer. What do you really want to fucking do?

Nathaniel (to Joseph): Heh. If I was gonna be totally fucking selfish about it, I'd like to live in West Piedmont. I wouldn't have to fucking hide my relationship with Aiden, and no one would be harping on Lily to learn how to be a "proper" fuckin' lady in order to get goddamn married an' all. But... it's kinda selfish, you know? Her, Aiden and Mrs. Esterly would all have to wear stabilizers, an' I can go wherever. Plus ... Heh. I'm kinda scared I'll get a bit bored with a totally "normal" life, you know?

Joseph (to Nathaniel): Heh. I don't think there's a single one of us that would know what to do with a normal life, Nate… But, maybe we should go over there, if only until whoever loses interest. Just a thought. Hell, you guys might like it. Never know 'til you try.

Nathaniel (to Joseph): ...Weren't we over there for a while already?

Joseph (to Nathaniel): Yeah, but not with Lily or the rest of us. I mean, I can go over there any time but I don't have much reason. Heh. I bet it'll be nice to be out of these damn trousers. I miss jeans.

Nathaniel (to Joseph): Oh holy shit... You just made the decision for me. Goddamn, I miss jeans.

Joseph (to Nathaniel): Heh. Should we go back inside?

Nathaniel (to Joseph): Yeah. Right after I finish objectifying my fiancée. Shhhh... Almost done… Alright. I'm done. C'mon.

Joseph (to Nathaniel): Heh.