( and attached is the screenshot from the (fabricated) snippet of conversation right above where he tests her number to make sure it's her, tells her to use his number for emergencies, and she then says 'I will meet you in my room.' )
( he checks haunts he assumes she may be in. she could be doing a late breakfast. or an early lunch. she better not be in the bar area. there's a wine cellar here?
this building has too many rooms, but he takes them each one at a time, to be thorough. and in the meantime, messages someone else.
maybe the ice rink.
and just to fuck with her, once he does find her. he narrows it down strategically. he doesn't wave until she looks up. boo. )
( she is at the rink, on a temporary break while she catches her breath, slurping down an energy gel. panting, sweaty. at his text, buffy looks up into the seats like a deer in headlights, spotting him easily. it's difficult to miss riley finn.
I don't think I ever said that, should we roll back the tape?
( let's see the replay! and after a second, turns to the unlit scoreboard. )
7.7. 8.9. Ooh, 4.5. It's always the Russian judge. ( he takes each step down to the edge of the rink, resting his forearms on it. ) Morning, Ms. Giles.
That's not in my job description, but I'm sure I'll assimilate something from your training.
( He actually thinks ice skating is quite an elegant sport. )
I'll be comfortable. ( He stands back up, crossing his arms. He knows she won't give him a straight answer, but, if she gives him anything t all, that's something. ) You and your brother?
( Being blunt like a knife gets you answers faster than playing at being the observers. He needs to know who holds what cards. And he needs to be ready. Buffy will make his job harder. The discomfort he inflicts on her early will pay off after earning her trust. )
I'm sorry about your mother. ( And that she gets with utter sincerity. ) Your dad stashed me away next to him, I just assumed your family was a packaged deal. ( And now? Time for flattery. ) I did do my research. Someone uploaded one of your free skates - and your short program. ( Probably from a few years ago. Still impressive. ) Did you always have Olympic aspirations?
you know, i do get the impression they were more about the guy in the suits than the actual suits. lots of close ups. i was always team embry.
( on the "which hot brother is your favorite" forums that girls like to associate on. this is not strictly speaking true, but — well, he's her favorite now, for sure. )
yeah. i think you should wear something no one's ever seen you in before. well, except me. i'll buy your top choices and then you model them for me. i'll bring my options and you can choose my suit, too. you're an expert on them.
one thing i have a tail. my dad hired private security to stop me from getting in trouble and he's annoyingly good at his job. so we'll have to be kinda sneaky about it i know it's lame 😭
( there are definite Vibes, capital v, to this whole interaction. lots of Vibes here dad probably wouldn’t approve of, which makes buffy not only willing but happy to throw herself headlong into them. )
yes sir 🫡 are you going to pick out what goes underneath the dress too?
Your father? Driving you crazy? I'm shocked. I'm at a loss. I can't believe it. I'll think about it. What do grown 19-year-old adults want these day, anyway?
i don't know why you're still friends with the guy. probably because his daughter is so cool. (not dawn.) the truly discerning gift giver knows that 19-year-old grown adult women want experiences more than presents. or the moon, whichever is easier.
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@frank farmer
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you should really get my dad to pay you more with observational skills like that
1/2
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( and attached is the screenshot from the (fabricated) snippet of conversation right above where he tests her number to make sure it's her, tells her to use his number for emergencies, and she then says 'I will meet you in my room.' )
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yeah i lied
you know if you were really good at your job, you'd already know where i am. aw :(
maybe you actually need a pay cut
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this building has too many rooms, but he takes them each one at a time, to be thorough. and in the meantime, messages someone else.
maybe the ice rink.
and just to fuck with her, once he does find her. he narrows it down strategically. he doesn't wave until she looks up. boo. )
Marco.
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she throws him a middle finger. )
Get a life, Cap! I don't need to be babysat.
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( let's see the replay! and after a second, turns to the unlit scoreboard. )
7.7. 8.9. Ooh, 4.5. It's always the Russian judge. ( he takes each step down to the edge of the rink, resting his forearms on it. ) Morning, Ms. Giles.
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Nothing about me is a 4.5. Nothing about me is a 7.7, either. Learn something about ice skating and get back to me.
( she skates back, tossing a hand up in the air like a mock salute. )
Hi, Riley. We're partying tonight, so I hope you brought sensible shoes, as my dad likes to say.
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( He actually thinks ice skating is quite an elegant sport. )
I'll be comfortable. ( He stands back up, crossing his arms. He knows she won't give him a straight answer, but, if she gives him anything t all, that's something. ) You and your brother?
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Oh, that guy I've never met? Yeah, no, I don't think so. ( very bluntly, ) My mom just died. I'm not really looking for a new family at the moment.
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I'm sorry about your mother. ( And that she gets with utter sincerity. ) Your dad stashed me away next to him, I just assumed your family was a packaged deal. ( And now? Time for flattery. ) I did do my research. Someone uploaded one of your free skates - and your short program. ( Probably from a few years ago. Still impressive. ) Did you always have Olympic aspirations?
📨 delivery
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text — un: LITTLEPRINCE
embry moore. happy to see you got my invitation.
the president would like to know what you're wearing to the party.
[ let ash take the blame for being a creep ]
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you know, i follow pages dedicated to thirsting over your suits. this is very surreal.
anyway, i was just gonna wear a dress. is there a dress code?
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[ oh. she's so cute, and so young. ]
a dress counts as cocktail attire. semi-formal. a party dress.
i can get you one if you want to pick something out.
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i was always team embry.
( on the "which hot brother is your favorite" forums that girls like to associate on. this is not strictly speaking true, but — well, he's her favorite now, for sure. )
you want to buy me a dress?
( 👉👈 )
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yeah. i think you should wear something no one's ever seen you in before.
well, except me. i'll buy your top choices and then you model them for me.
i'll bring my options and you can choose my suit, too. you're an expert on them.
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i love gifts. so i'm game.
( except,,,, )
one thing
i have a tail. my dad hired private security to stop me from getting in trouble and he's annoyingly good at his job. so we'll have to be kinda sneaky about it
i know it's lame 😭
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a tail? shouldn’t be a problem. the secret service can entertain him while we entertain ourselves.
we’ll be the safest people in the world.
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yes sir 🫡
are you going to pick out what goes underneath the dress too?
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depends on if you want me to.
do i get to see the options now or do i have to wait?
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here's one idea though
( img attached (nsfw). )
@sstrange
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i know you know how old i am. i get a birthday card every year. i'm not a kid anymore, uncle stephen.
( the filler complaints of family. more importantly, )
you're really here? we have to meet up.
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[ She's a breath of fresh air, one message in and already the easiest conversation he's had all week. ]
No, I'm beaming this in from Tahiti.
Want to grab lunch later?
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i'm 19!! i can smoke, vote, and drink. now that we're in england at least.
yes, your treat
but don't invite dad, he's driving my crazy. also bring me a present.
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Your father? Driving you crazy? I'm shocked. I'm at a loss. I can't believe it.
I'll think about it. What do grown 19-year-old adults want these day, anyway?
[ He's already got her a gift. ]
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i don't know why you're still friends with the guy. probably because his daughter is so cool. (not dawn.)
the truly discerning gift giver knows that 19-year-old grown adult women want experiences more than presents.
or the moon, whichever is easier.
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Ok, thanks. The moon or sky-diving. Heard.
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also you joke, but i'd totally go sky-diving.
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We can throw you out of a plane after a quick glass of champagne.
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uncle stephen you're taking me out clubbing for my 21st
🕺