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[mightthinkthat]

[ Those who know Francis can see the edges of stress around his eyes, however, he's put on his game face for the video. He takes a deep breath before he speaks. ]

Well, I must apologise for my sudden and complete absence for the last… while. Rest assured, it had not been planned by me.

Still, I do hope my absence wasn't too disruptive. Any news and some… patience would be greatly appreciated. And for the uninitiated, my name is Francis Urquhart. Pleasure to make your acquaintance, of course.

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[baetiful]

I do hope you have not come into any trouble, Ambassador. Are you well?

[mightthinkthat]

[ Simply not being is not an interesting story to tell so he is a little annoyed with the 'concern". ] Naturally.

[baetiful]

[ Not so much concern. Formality. ]

Well, I am glad to hear that. I trust you are aware that both De Chima and Maurtia Falls have changed hands in terms of ambassadorship.

[mightthinkthat]

[ The level of concern that Francis expects from anyone. ]

Yes, quite. [ Go on. ]

[baetiful]

Ambassador Pevensie and I had thought it would be wise to come together, the three of us. Perhaps a monthly meeting where we can discuss things going on in our cities at large or really just put our minds together to think of ways to improve our community. As you have been ambassador the longest of us all, I would greatly value your insight on matters.

[mightthinkthat]

Of course. [ The girl is greatly outstripped by the pair of them, which is… actually unfortunate. He's not above drowning puppies, to get a job done, but it's not something that he gets any satisfaction out of.

He doesn't see Petyr as a threat - mostly because the man clearly doesn't have goals or the personality that particularly clash with his own. They're unlikely to get under each other's feet, thus, unlikely to make enemies out of one another.

So Francis doesn't have any misgivings. ] I shall be delighted.

[baetiful]

With any luck, this will create the sort of unity that always seemed to be lacking before. Ambassador Revan did little to work with you and Ambassador Hundred. I hope to make up for his lack of effort by bringing Maurtia Falls into the fold.

[ At least in the short time Baelish had been here, it always seemed to him that Urquhart and Hundred worked together or supported one another, yet Revan was no where to be found. ]

[mightthinkthat]

I'm sure. [ Francis isn't especially interested in bitching about people who aren't a going concern. Revan wasn't much of that even when he was ambassador. Let alone gone to the ether. ] You seem a capable operative. I wouldn't be surprised to find big things coming from your direction.

[baetiful]

You honor me, Ambassador Urquhart. I must say, you were fortunate to miss the ceremony honoring the ambassadors last month. It's still a mystery where those giant monsters that attacked came from.

[mightthinkthat]

[ He gives a non-chalant shrug at the notion of honouring anyone. It's an overboard reaction to the compliment, in his view. ]

An ill wind, indeed.

[baetiful]

I only hope we do not see something similar to that again.

[mightthinkthat]

It would seem this sort of thing is a little too, shall we say, 'in the realms of what's normal' here for such a hope to be realised. I feel it is better to prepare precautions than invest in faith.

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[iamtetsuo]

The only thing that's 'disruptive' is you talking.

[mightthinkthat]

Miss me, did you?

[iamtetsuo]

Like hell I did! Why can't you stay silent?!

[mightthinkthat]

I'm touched, honestly. It's always wonderful to know you've made your mark.

[iamtetsuo]

Don't you ever listen to me?!

[mightthinkthat]

I'm more of an action is louder than words, man, and well, you do seem to seek me out.

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[marriedmedium]

Welcome back, darling! I hope you weren't occupied by anything scandalous.

[mightthinkthat]

Would that I were. Thank you!

[marriedmedium]

You're most welcome. I hope you have some exciting plans now that you aren't so tied up!

[mightthinkthat]

I'm sure I can come with something.

[marriedmedium]

I don't suppose you'd be willing to share a teensy hint.

[mightthinkthat]

Hardly, haven't come up with it yet!

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[momentaryspring]

That's some name. Nice to meet you, old man.

Say, have you ever been to Maryland? I'm a little turned around right now.

[mightthinkthat]

Thank you. [ As names go, he thinks it's good. ]

Can't say I have. [ He's not especially interested in helping him out. But he would, if prompted a bit more. ]

[momentaryspring]

Great.

[So neither of them knew where Ryoga was, spectacular. Not that most people would be able to help, anyway, because it looked like there were a bunch of trees behind him and not too many distinguishing landmarks.]

Let's see, I think moss was supposed to grow on the north side of trees. Or was that the south side...?

[mightthinkthat]

[ Breezily: ] Depends on the sun, the moss doesn't like it.