AU: Terre D'Intrigue - We Need To Talk About Matthieu

[oneman_onevote]

The apprentice that presents a letter at Brix nó Balm de Marsilikos' house is still young enough to be properly called a child, but bears the direct gaze and assured air of one who knows he is meant to stay with House Mandrake.

He waits with creditable calm and quiet for one who knows his vaguely-intimidating teacher is actually waiting just across the street in a carriage, and might arch an eyebrow in no uncertain terms if he takes too long.

(Havelock nó Mandrake's ways are sometimes strange, but it would be unthinkable to question him.)


The letter - when it reaches Brix - is sealed tight, and inside reads simply,

Brix, I need to talk to you.

-Havelock

Comments

[gothamsheiress]

"No, of course not." She shakes her head. "And I wouldn't suggest it -- not yet. Not unless there's need."

[oneman_onevote]

"It's a possibility."

He'll allow that much.

"But assuming he attends other functions at the Night Court, a simple conversation shouldn't be too hard to engineer."

Although it does mean Havelock will have to turn up.

[gothamsheiress]

A faint, humorless smile.

"And if worse comes to worst, it would not be unheard of for me to hold a soiree of my own."

[oneman_onevote]

"I do enjoy your gatherings."

Good wine, good company, minor intrigue.

[gothamsheiress]

"I'm sure lurking in my corners rather than Mandrake's adds much-needed variety to your life."

[oneman_onevote]

He eyes her tolerantly.

"Precisely so," he says lightly.

[gothamsheiress]

She chuckles, and it's a release.

"If I've overstepped my bounds, sir, you'll have ample opportunity to make reparations." Her smile fades. "But later."

[oneman_onevote]

He nods.

"Later."

Not too much later, with luck. Havelock wants this ugly situation resolved.