✖ IC CONTACT #1

[silverking]

Well?

You're here because you have something to say, so... out with it.

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[silverking]

It's part of who you are.

[priscilla]

I don't know what to say.

[And then some quiet. Which is good, and then bad, and then a mix of both. And she shifts on her bed, and fiddles with the hem of her shirt.]

...I saw you. Volunteer for that-- um. Auction.

[silverking]

The cause seemed worthy.

[priscilla]

It... is, but I... is that...

You could have just donated! [...okay get ready for the voice to start getting higher.] Or... bi-- no, don't bid. Donating would be fine. You don't need to do that. I was just going to donate, really, I could even donate in your name.

It is a worthy cause!

[THAT YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT. But she's not going to say that. ... yet.]

[silverking]

Please don't ask me to go back on my word, Priscilla. What's done is done.

[priscilla]

But I-- Do you really care about that memorial? Even a little?

[silverking]

You have friends that have come and gone. It means something to you, doesn't it? Of course it does...

So, of course it means something to me, as well.

[priscilla]

But... I--

[And then silence. For a long time.]

Well. I shouldn't complain. I thought about doing it, too.

[...after you signed up!]

[silverking]

Past tense.

What made you change your mind?

[priscilla]

Hm? That wasn't purposeful! I'm... still thinking about it.

[silverking]

Is it not a simple decision to make?

[priscilla]

Not really.

I don't have a lot of time. But. Maybe I will!

[...except for how she doesn't want to. Hm.]

[silverking]

Will you really?

[priscilla]

I'm thinking about it!

[But she doesn't... want to. She pauses.]

But I don't know. Buying time is a little odd to me. I mean on either side. And kind of... creepy, and... I wish you wouldn't. I really do.

[silverking]

...If it means that much to you, I will speak to Zack.

[priscilla]

Well, I... Hm.

I don't want you to go back on your word. I mean, I don't want to be the reason you do something like that, if it makes you uncomfortable.

So. [A little breath.] I guess I'll just have to win.

[silverking]

I don't know of anyone that could defeat you.

[ Double meaning is go! ]

Bet he's feeling smug right now :P

[priscilla]

You never know. But... can you promise me something?

[...she should probably just say what it is.]

[AND YET SHE DOES NOT.]

Maybe. Just a little.

[silverking]

I can promise you many things... providing I know what they are first.

Or a lot. 9_9

[priscilla]

...that's a good point.

[Which she had thought of. ...but she still didn't say it. Hm. So, she nibbles her bottom lip a little.]

Well! If I don't win, will you... give me two hours of your time anyway?

[silverking]

Only two, Priscilla?

[priscilla]

Well! I thought about saying four - kind of a two-for-one kind of exchange. But that seemed really pushy or, um, greedy. Which is rude! And self-centered? And I don't want to be rude.

...or self-centered.

Or demanding! Which is actually what I should have said to begin with...

[silverking]

...Would you like an entire evening with me?

Because I won't object if it's what you want.

[priscilla]

...maybe. Although I don't really intend to lose.

You know. I'm not sure what to do with that much time. Are you?

[silverking]

It wouldn't be as fulfilling if it wasn't spontaneous, Priscilla.