[To be fair, Lyall has had only minimal experiences with Americans anyway. He wouldn't know much about regional accents and his concept of the American accent in general is....broad.
Again, his head tilts to the side slightly as a faint indication of curiosity.]
I can't say I am familiar with the place though that is not particularly surprising to me. Am I correct in guessing it is somewhere in America?
History. ( she could add that she was also the towns unofficial historian since that was what mary wardwell had called herself but honestly, it wasn't her. she didn't engage with people as mary wardwell had )
[Lyall, of course, understands what she means and he's mildly surprised that she knows.
If she knows that, he wonders if she knows what other things exist in their world. If she knows that Alessandro neutralizes the supernatural, the nonhuman then it must follow that she knows there are such things to neutralize. But she hasn't said it. Curious.]
Yes, he's very talented. Not quite uniquely, but almost.
Uniquely here, certainly. Though it's a secret he's kept well.
( when lies weren't purposely exposing him but he was careful with his touch. when he believed someone was mortal anyway. lilith had her own experience with his power in a very unfortunate way, not only for what they were doing but in terms of what it had done to her )
[Lyall sips at his tea again, observing her from over the rim. There is a part of him, very cynical, that wonders if that isn't a threat rather than a reassurance.
Of course if it isn't, then Lyall too appreciates her discretion. In this new world, with so many different kinds of people, he worries about Alessandro being perceived as a threat. Or too much of a threat at least.
( things not written into the contract. the majority of their actions were their own, lilith giving him freedoms to live his own life. he held secrets that she kept and she held secret that he kept. currently, her status as a witch was very much still a secret. her true name even more selective )
[He'd rather not give away anything, but he's less inclined to give away the fact that he hasn't talked to Alessandro about her at all yet.]
We are contracted to the same person, so there isn't much he needs to tell me.
[That...is not entirely true, he doesn't know all of Alessandro's history with Jon or all that Alessandro knows of the Archivist. But that's what he'll claim.]
[A Beta's role is to publicly support their Alpha (and privately contradict them when necessary) and while neither Alessandro nor Jon are Lyall's Alpha, one is lover and the other holds his contract and to Lyall that makes them both at least Alpha-like.
He won't criticize or second-guess either of them to a stranger. So he merely smiles that same polite smile and nods.]
[Quite an opinion. But Lyall's expression in response is just as placid as before. Inwardly, he is both very curious and a little pleased to have gleaned something from her.
When she continues, he nods and his smile becomes just slightly warmer.]
Yes, of course. It is getting late, I wouldn't want to keep you. [He has had so few of his curiosities answered but he is willing to retreat for now. Especially considering that he has found her a worthy opponent in his attempts to learn from her without giving too much of himself away. Better to stop now.] I am glad we could become acquainted. Do stop by again some time.
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( though for the moment she'll only give him one of the answers )
I've been staying in Greendale recently, though it isn't a permanent thing.
( though for as american as she may sound there isn't a particular native sound, no recognisable location in her accent. she's travelled a lot )
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Again, his head tilts to the side slightly as a faint indication of curiosity.]
I can't say I am familiar with the place though that is not particularly surprising to me. Am I correct in guessing it is somewhere in America?
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( lilith pauses to drink some of her tea, a nod of approval before continuing )
It's a small town, not one that tends to get many visitors.
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[It's somewhat mindless pleasantries, keeping the conversation until he can find better questions to ask that aren't too blunt.
Her nod of approval does occasion a very small smile, however.]
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( she lowers the cup to rest at her lap )
History. ( she could add that she was also the towns unofficial historian since that was what mary wardwell had called herself but honestly, it wasn't her. she didn't engage with people as mary wardwell had )
Have you always worked for Alessandro?
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Not before this, no. This arrangement is largely for convenience.
[Whose, exactly, he won't say.]
I am curious, you said you don't know much about his - our - world. What has he told you?
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( more intimately than just when they were from even if there'd be marked difference )
And-- his particular skills.
( she phrases it in such a way in case he isn't familiar, allowing her to fall back om his combat )
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If she knows that, he wonders if she knows what other things exist in their world. If she knows that Alessandro neutralizes the supernatural, the nonhuman then it must follow that she knows there are such things to neutralize. But she hasn't said it. Curious.]
Yes, he's very talented. Not quite uniquely, but almost.
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( when lies weren't purposely exposing him but he was careful with his touch. when he believed someone was mortal anyway. lilith had her own experience with his power in a very unfortunate way, not only for what they were doing but in terms of what it had done to her )
Something I wouldn't reveal.
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[Lyall sips at his tea again, observing her from over the rim. There is a part of him, very cynical, that wonders if that isn't a threat rather than a reassurance.
Of course if it isn't, then Lyall too appreciates her discretion. In this new world, with so many different kinds of people, he worries about Alessandro being perceived as a threat. Or too much of a threat at least.
The hunter is absolutely a threat, after all.]
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( things not written into the contract. the majority of their actions were their own, lilith giving him freedoms to live his own life. he held secrets that she kept and she held secret that he kept. currently, her status as a witch was very much still a secret. her true name even more selective )
Our contract has been beneficial.
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I am glad to hear it. [He pauses, as if considering something.] It must be...interesting, your both being classified as submissives.
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( and things that lilith still needed a dominant for but that was why she'd also purchased one )
Though I'm also not his only contract.
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[The way Lyall says it is bland. But, of course he's aware of Sandy's other contract. He lives with the both of them.]
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( things that only a dominant could provide )
Though-- I'm curious what he's told you.
( it's not a probe for information but to see his thoughts, his trust in the other )
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[Lyall tilts his head, curious as to what she's after.]
Of the nature of yours?
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( it depends what he's willing to give away )
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We are contracted to the same person, so there isn't much he needs to tell me.
[That...is not entirely true, he doesn't know all of Alessandro's history with Jon or all that Alessandro knows of the Archivist. But that's what he'll claim.]
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As long as you can accept that situation, certainly.
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He won't criticize or second-guess either of them to a stranger. So he merely smiles that same polite smile and nods.]
I have no complaints.
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Well, it's your situation to endure.
( have fun, buddy. she wouldn't want to be in it )
We all have to make the best of our lives here.
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I take it you know him, then?
[She clearly has an opinion of Jon, after all.]
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( and there's a clear displeasure with that idea but she also doesn't elaborate on it )
I should perhaps allow you to finish your work.
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When she continues, he nods and his smile becomes just slightly warmer.]
Yes, of course. It is getting late, I wouldn't want to keep you. [He has had so few of his curiosities answered but he is willing to retreat for now. Especially considering that he has found her a worthy opponent in his attempts to learn from her without giving too much of himself away. Better to stop now.] I am glad we could become acquainted. Do stop by again some time.