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( the video opens with a pair of bright blue eyes, far more fur than any one creature could need, and a practically thunderous purr. it's not surprising, seeing as Hook has tried about 5 times to set the thing up to record and the damn cat keeps knocking it over. his company is painfully exposed as he scoops up the purring beast and puts it on the floor.

no he's not going to mention or talk about the cat. that's not important, all right? thanks to that bloke with cat fantasies practically all of Wonderland has a cat. that's not what he's trying to talk about.

the pirate looks tired, but anyone that knows him knows that's a 24-7 thing for him. he's been tired since he arrived, months ago. that doesn't seem to be stalling anytime soon. not sleeping doesn't help, but his busywork does, at least a little. busywork for a pirate means making maps, which means... )

Is there a proper map of this place? I haven't spotted one yet. If there's not, I've been considering starting on a draft. It won't do us any good once the place is tits up on these events, but it's not a horrible thing to have on hand.

( he rubs at his forehead, as Dave jumps back up onto his desk and paws at the many pens scattered there. )

I'd ask for a star chart while I was at it, but speaking of things going tits up, the stars here are absolutely mad. I don't remember them being like this when I arrived, does anyone know what happened to them?

( the stars running wild bothers him more than he cares to admit. stars shouldn't move nightly... it's utterly ridiculous. Dave seems to have decided that the first eight times he was put on the floor for messing with the camera were just a cute joke, and tries to nuzzle it with more of those dementedly loud purrs. the pirate sighs and plucks it back off the table to the floor. )

If anyone has experience with cartography, I suppose I'd take the help. Making a map from scratch is difficult.

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[Excuse you, how is him not being ancient insulting?]

Just because I don't know the specifics of map making I'm not stupid. I was educated by the Chantry. I studied all kinds of things.

[So he's a little defensive on that point despite Killian having not outright said anything about it. It doesn't mean anything.]

So that's one thing you have going for you. Do you have any other good points? Anything at all?

( if you're basically twelve and it's still been ten years since someone agreed with you......... cmon man!! it was clever, ok! )

I'm not sure what the Chantry is but good on you, I suppose.

( someone is very defensive about that, apparently. )

A whole list, and I'm sure you're partial to a few, you're just cross and defensive and refuse to admit it.

( he's handsome and charming and knows how to run a ship, what more could a man possibly need? )

[Uh huh. Keep telling yourself that.]

It's the- Oh, forget it. [Since he doubts Killian cares what the Chantry is either.] I'm not refusing to admit anything. I can't see anything to be partial to, map-making and all.

[But is he a prince? No? Well then.]

Then you're blind as well as lacking in vocabulary, just for starters.

( because he is handsome af, Alistair, and U KNOW IT. also gross, no he's not a prince, who would want to be??? )

I can see you just fine unfortunately. Have you ever considered getting new wardrobe? Something with some colour in it? It could work for you.

[Uh, no?? No, he does not know it. But fair call on the prince thing. It is pretty gross.]

Do you often take such interest in the wardrobe of other men? I'm curious.

( and he wears color, okay... like, villainous red, and maybe a touch of contemplative (very dark) navy. so there. )

If I'm forced to look at them, why not?

[Ignoring the fact that Alistair was the one to decide he needed to bother Killian. Details. As is the fact his own wardrobe... leaves a bit to be desired as well. At least it doesn't scream 'I want parents to hide their children from me'.]

Forced, were you? ( Hook somehow missed the shackles and chains that brought you here to bother him, Alistair. )

Just for the record, before you get your heart set on things that shall never be, I am happily taken.

( now he's just being a shit again, sorry Al. )

What? [That yelp is just a tad high pitched for Alistair's dignity. What there is of it. And the spluttering that follows doesn't help.] That's not- I'm not- Why would you even say that? I don't care if you're seeing someone!

[You'd think he'd be used to comments like that by now. Being away from Zevran's influence for so long must have left him vulnerable to being scandalised. Good thing he's getting practice again then.]

You don't? You just saunter in for my attention for purely innocent reasons, while taking meticulous note of what I'm wearing?

( oh Alistair. why did you have to give him the exact reaction he wanted. he grins a bit like a cat that has cornered his mouse. )

I don't blame you. As I've said, I'm quite a catch. I really am flattered, but try not to let this rejection ruin you.

I don't want your attention! Or care what you're wearing!

[Or he did come seeking attention and comment on his wardrobe but only so he could annoy Killian. Turn about is so not fair-play here.]

What you are is an ass. And I don't know how you managed to get anyone to like you but she has my sympathies.

( turnabout is always fair play with pirates, Alistair. it's not his fault he's better at being annoying! )

Of course not. It's absolutely coincidental, silly me. ( he waves a hand. Emma probably does deserve some sympathy, frankly. ) Let me know if you decide to take interest in what I'm actually discussing.

Ugh.

[He's done. He's going. You win round two as well Killian. But he'll get back at you one day. Just you wait.

...And keep waiting. It might take a while.]

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