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[boilover]

Right, here's the thing - I need a nerd. A geek. A smart guy. Or girl, whatever. I ain't overly picky.

[He shrugs his shoulders, casual as anything, taking a long sip of his beer. Sara may have told him this was not the best method to catch himself a genius but given the chance of there being some hanging around this joint, he thinks it's the perfect way. When in doubt, post an ad.]

This guy I know got brainwashed into being the king of dicks and I'm getting kind of sick of his shit so I need someone who'd be able to do some sci-fi sciencey stuff on his head. I have a vague idea how to do it but I just can't remember the details. [He's pretty much forgotten how they originally did it back home but he can unhelpfully offer vague information and a beer while you work. A+ service.]

All the 'smart' ones I know are annoyingly the biggest idiots around, I'm looking for someone less inclined to be stupid as hell. Help me out and maybe I'll help you out. Though my skills are limited to burning and breaking stuff.

[At least he knows his strengths? If you want a bonfire, ka-ching.]

I know a good looking chick if that sweetens the deal. Ain't saying she's gonna touch you but you can admire from afar. Really far. I also know some easy dudes if that's your thing. [Hey, whatever fixes this mess.]

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[catchacold]

I'm the mysterious one. You're supposed to be intrigued.

[Look, he isn't going to debate the comment Mick made. He's known him for three decades, he knows he has a point.]

Is it working?

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[mucked]

Most people have something at least a little bit intriguing about them if you scratch their surface. [ a beat. ] The most intriguing thing about you, Mister Snart, is that you seem to be trying to project that intrigue outward. Like a bloody klaxon.

[ so it's working, yes, but perhaps for all the wrong reasons. ]

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[catchacold]

Mostly seems like a good way to talk with someone who's so curious about others and lets on so little about herself.

[Also, in all honesty, often he simply enjoys being difficult.]

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[mucked]

If you're curious, you can always ask.

[ about her. but there is (of course) no promise that she'll tell the truth. ]

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[catchacold]

See, I tried that, but all I got was how you don't like action and that just doesn't add up.

Good taste in music though, I'll give you that.

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[mucked]

Perhaps the problem is that you're struggling with the math.

[ -- if it 'doesn't add up.' except he's right, of course. that had been about as plain a lie as any she's told. ]

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[catchacold]

Possible. But I've been diligently doing taxes since I was six, my calculations tend to be correct.

[His confidence isn't shaken, but he's not exactly here to expose her either.]

Maybe we'll share my flask again some time and you can tutor me.

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[mucked]

Sweeten it to be a flask of my own, maybe, and we'll see about it. I'm not the most patient tutor.

[ which is an understatement. even if they were talking about maths (which they certainly aren't), peggy's a deft hand with numbers. less so with the breadth of compassion required to teach anyone.

so it's a good thing the conversation is actually bent somewhere else. ]

In defense of my cagier answers last time we spoke, Mister Snart, I still felt rather green to the mansion. [ ... ] Circumstances change.

[ a zombie apocalypse does a lot to convince a person she can't hide behind a cover forever. ]

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[catchacold]

Not to worry. I've always been a quick learner.

[He actually is, not that they are talking about an actual tutoring session. He's never needed one of those. Of course, dropping out of high school helped with that.]

Then maybe we'll both come out of our cages this time.

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[boilover]

You manwhore.

You better stay in that damn cage.

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[catchacold]

Kinky.

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[mucked]

Mister Rory says you're a cat. And now you're a caged cat? [ she'll not comment on herself, thank you very much. ] Tragic.

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[catchacold]

Meow. [And since he is at times utterly ridiculous, he even lifts his hand in a mockery of a cat clawing. It's overall more of a lazy display, but still.]

No cage ever held me for long, if it helps the tragedy.

1/2 and don't be. don't ever be.

[mucked]

[ what the devil is going on. ]

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[mucked]

I do believe I'll need a bit more detail to properly ascertain whether the tragedy has been helped or not.

[ because of course she does. peggy is still indiscriminately trawling for information. she's not even trying to hide it, now. ]

[catchacold]

Just bring me some catnip and we'll be in the clear.

Taking that flask you mentioned as a substitute.

[mucked]

Is that an invitation for company and conversation?

[ -- well, it's not the worst idea. surely. ]

[catchacold]

I'd say so.

When you're free.

[mucked]

The oh-so-delightful byproduct of my time in this blasted mansion is that I find myself with considerably more hours to spare, in a day, than I'm accustomed to having.

[ which is a definitely too long-winded way of saying i'm quite pathetic and definitely often free. ]

[catchacold]

Ditto.

[It's fine, Peggy, he's been here for over a year. He knows.]

Not a lot of action most the time.

[mucked]

[ she frowns. thoughtful. oi, that rings a little bit like a trap. ]

And we're back to discussing action. [ because of course they are. ] For all you know, said hours back home were filled with filing.

[ and, often, they were. goddammit. ]

[catchacold]

And you're really so hard up finding filing action to fill in for that here? I'll give you some papers, if you want.

[He'd even write something on them, just for her.]

[mucked]

That's a hard no, I'm afraid. [ a beat. ] But I'm awfully good at minding phones and taking lunch orders.

[ and being sarcastic, apparently. ]

[catchacold]

[He lets out a low whistle to fake being impressed, smiling afterwards.]

How are your coffee making skills?

[mucked]

Wonderful. [ so so dry. ] Considering I can't abide by the stuff. You should see me pour it, too. Beautiful work.

[ someone shoot her now. ]