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[banworthy father vincent.]

You didn't have to uncover my scheme so quickly. Couldn't you at least pretend to fall for it?

[ He flashes a quick smile as he makes his joke. It's to cover up his surprise Chrollo saw through him so fast; he isn't sure that he likes being seen. ]

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

There would not be a point to it.

(no benefit, nothing to pull in for keeping up a farse. if anything, he can thank maria for telling him as much.)

[banworthy father vincent.]

It would give me a brief burst of hope.

[ He flashes a quick smile before it fades. ]

Anyway, I don't see anything wrong with continued interactions. Heather -- [ He purses his lips and rolls his eyes up in thought. ] I'm not sure -- she's starting to become a little difficult for me to read these days.

I suppose that's good. It means that she's becoming an average teenager.

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

It seems like I will only hear about her from you. She seems to want me to speak of my grievances to her, but other than that, she will not speak to me.

(which he expects, considering all of their history thus far. perhaps it is for the best, to be in the shadows and watch from a distance.)

[banworthy father vincent.]

You make me worry that you'll end up having no connections, Chrollo. Your stock is good and reliable. I know at least I can borrow some power -- [ As terrifying as that is. ] -- but I worry about your lack of company.

You'll end up doing something silly to make up for it, and I can't handle the drop in value.

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

What sort of silliness would you assume me to do?

I wouldn't worry about my lack of company. It is not like I am wholly alone, although I feel like you do not believe just how strongly the Spider covers that for me.

[banworthy father vincent.]

Something self-destructive.

[ He chimes back. ]

Well, you've already lost one of your ... legs, was it?

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

I lost a few over the past years. I'll live. Besides, if I self-destruct, the Spider ceases to exist here. You shouldn't worry about that part.

(What is there for him if not that?)

[banworthy father vincent.]

[ Hm. ]

Fair enough.

[ And adds in a teasing reply: ]

Want to join the Order for something else to do?

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

I can help you, at most, on occasion.

(That's as far as he will go, and only if he can pull Spider-being-the-Spider business in it.)

Are you attached to me that much?

(It's a joke!!!)

[banworthy father vincent.]

And you have my appreciation. [ A beat before he adds: ] Of course, I know I can't rely on you to solve all of my problems.

[ It also would grind his gears if he put himself in that situation, too. He'd hate the idea of having to constantly hide behind someone. While death is a frightening idea to him presently, his pride refuses to let him become some sniveling, cowering weakling about it. ]

Oh, yes, I can't bear to think of us being apart.

[ Ha-ha, they're funny. ]

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

Neither can I. Some of your problems are way beyond my reach, as we both know.

(Although here, there is a likelihood for him to manage something. Power, although without many connections; it might be just what Vincent needs out of him.)

I know. I can see it in your eyes.

(They're hilarious.)

[banworthy father vincent.]

Yes, yes, and it'd be too much for me to even think of how to repay you.

[ Or even humor equivalent exchange. ]

So long as you know then nothing more need be said.

[ They should go on tour. ]

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

There would not be any need. We do engage in philantropic work in Meteor City, I do not see any reason why you shouldn't benefit from my actions every now and then.

(Key phrase: every now and then.)

I knew from the very beginning. So, what are your living plans?

[banworthy father vincent.]

You don't, hm? Be careful or I may attempt to rob your actions blind.

[ How much is every now and then, anyway? ]

To remain isolated in the slab of rock I am presently with a giant monstrous cat and a king. [ He pauses before adding: ] And I suppose, his live-in man.

But those two live away from me so -- [ A small dismissive shrug. ]

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

At the very least, I am sure it will be entertaining.

(Eh. Depends on the day.)

... Pardon?

[banworthy father vincent.]

Hopefully, it'll be entertaining for both of us.

[ Huh? ]

Where did I lose you?

[bookofpowers chrollo lucilfer]

Literally everywhere, with the cat and the rock.

[banworthy father vincent.]

[ His face scrunches up but he relaxes it. ]

I'm living at Stonhyrr. It's a rather imposing space that leaves a person feeling isolated and oppressed as soon as they come to it. [ He bobs his head side-to-side. Perfect for him who dislikes being around people. ] I live in a citadel there, and fashioned out to be quite comfortable due to dying and having all the free time in the world to refurnish the space.

There is a monstrous cat that guards the bridge. [ He flicks his wrist to point to his left. ] I've named her Heathcliff. And I share the space with a king and his [ He holds his hands out because he doesn't know nor cares to know. ]. However, they live farther into the land so I don't have to see or interact with them if I don't want to do so.

It's quite comfortable for me, but I wonder about taking over another space... just because I feel I've been lax in my religious devotion. So, maybe I should attempt to make a church here. [ Make a church out of an empty space versus bring his church here. He likes that idea. ]