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Distressed is too strong a word, I think.

No. I'm just generally tense. Not enough coffee. Or too much.

My poor darling. I can help with that, if you wish.

May I ask how you might describe your current state, then?

Cappuccino no fat soy milk?

Right away, sir.

[There's a smirk and a mocking salute before the steaming drink appears in his hand and is offered to Vance.]

[He rolls his eyes faintly at the mock salute. It isn't as if he was rude about it. YOU OFFERED, Bel.]

Thank You. I appreciate it.

[The eyeroll draws a smirk from his lips, and he summons himself up a glass of wine.]

Feel free to show that appreciation by taking me out for dinner.

I'll take you out for Lunch. It's a coffee.

That sounds fair. You did promise to tell me all about your work once you returned from that trip -- months ago -- after all.

I did. And I will be glad to honor that promise. Is there somewhere in particular you'd like to go, or am I showing off?

Would I ever deny you the opportunity to show off, darling?

If you thought it would get a rise out of me... Yes.

I suppose you have me there.

I do. I'm very good with people. What are you in the mood for?

[Bel chuckles, slipping an arm through Vance's.]

I do not mind much. Impress me.

Thai it is! I'm craving som tum... or is that too underwhelming?

I suppose the first question of the day is 'You remember me?' [Canon reboots ahoy!]

Thai sounds wonderful, darling.

[Ooh what kinda reboots? btw in DW canon Bel isn't married.]

You leave an impression, Vance Kelly.

[Basically everyone else who hopped over and kept their characters more or less--'rebooted' their canons to start fresh. I have a perfectly good explanation tho :3 Because I'm awesome like that. lol]

An intimidating yet vaguely attractive impression I hope.

[Haha, cool~ Bel is just not married because Reii doesn't exist on DW. also he doesn't have a son.]

You are correct on one count, incorrect on the other.

[It's pretty case by case, esp. since everyone's dispersed into various games/places/verses. But The more you know :3]

Please tell me I'm still intimidating. I work hard for that one.

[Heeeeee~ btw do you have aim? we should talk/plot/whatever.]

Unfortunately, it would take Lucifer himself to intimidate me, and even then I would have an advantage. Aren't you gratified that you are attractive enough to hold my attention?

[Dramatic SIGH] I will console myself with the fact my about-average looks appeal to you somewhat, and that you simply don't know me well enough to find me terrifying. [And a little sniff for effect.]

Oh, you poor thing. Perhaps if I saw you in action I would think of you differently.

[Why yes, Bel has a combat-competence kink, thank you for asking.]

Now, lead the way? I am rather hungry and you promised to debrief me.

I did promise and I always keep my promises.

[So he does of course lead the way to a small little place off the main path and he's a gentleman about holding the door and such things, but he waits until they have at least ordered before he gets back to storytelling]

So.. what is the last thing you remember?

You are quite the gentleman. I am impressed.

[He grins as Vance pulls the seat back for him, enjoying the luxurious treatment.]

The last thing I recall is you leaving for North Carolina and promising to tell me all about your work there upon your return.

No.. I was just raised properly.

[He thinks for a moment and then nods to himself, pulling all the pieces back in order.]

I went to North Carolina, and then I had some follow up in the south... I ended up in Jamaica where things got... bad.

Which resulted in gentlemanly behavior, nonetheless. Admirable. I do like being treated like a lady; would you prefer me to turn into one?

[He hasn't spent much time in female form, lately.]

What do you mean by bad?

Bad as in... things that are not my area of specialty kicked my ass. Which is the only reason I admit to it. The only reason I'm not Dead is one of Siobhan's stupid trinkets I bought out of pity.

[Tea comes and he watches them pour it, handing Bel his menu]

I treat men and women the same when I'm out on a date with them. So whichever you prefer. It doesn't change anything. Don't change on account of me, in any case.

Ah, you were inadvertantly involved with the supernatural? That does tend to happen... How fortunate that you have allies in that area.

[He smirks as he peruses the menu, and raises a fine brow when Vance refers to this as a date.]

I prefer to stay in this form, quite honestly, but whichever gender you are more attracted to would work to my advantage.

Fortunate yes. In any case. When I came back, I had essentially stopped existing. You are the only one, so far, who still knows who I am.

[A rueful little smile and he shrugs]

As I said, either is fine. I am less attracted to gender than I am to an individual's personality.

I imagine that has something to do with the angel thing.

[He smiles, a little self-consciously.]

Do you find my personality attractive, or are you simply being polite?

It's entirely possible. I couldn't say. Nate stared at me suspiciously for a while when I spoke with him in a coffee shop, and Askena made me take her out for dinner so I'm not sure if there's residual memories or emotions still attached forcing themselves out. I honestly don't know, or to what extent it encompasses. It seems arbitrary. At least to me.

[Vance is waiting for you to sip your Tea, Bel. He can't have any if you aren't. DRINK YOUR TEA]

If I answered anything other than yes, it would be impolite, so you wouldn't get an answer either way now, would you? You shouldn't care what I think, Bel. Or change yourself to suit me. It would imply that your sense of self is negotiable.

You still speak with Nate? How is he?

[Eventually he does, after considering Vance's reply at great length.]

Please. I am not so fragile with my self-esteem. I was merely curious.

The trauma of our relationship seems to have vanished along with his memories of me, like everyone's. But he seems quite well. I figured if anyone would remember me, it would be him. It was not the case.

[And he shrugs and helps himself to Tea once Bel has had some.

You have always been attractive. I wouldn't have indulged you otherwise.

I suppose that is a positive thing; you may be able to build a good friendship with him now, if you wish to.

[He looks somewhat gratified by that, smirking.]

I am glad the attraction is mutual.

I decided to be That Polite Stranger at the coffee shop... Give him a chance to live his life for once. The same for Asenka.

[He just smiles and leans over to see what Bel is looking at ordering]

The pineapple curry is very nice here... and if you aren't full after you eat, I'll share Mango rice with you. I can't eat all of it on my own.

You are more noble than you pretend, Vance Kelly.

[He smiles at the other with soft eyes, and nods in agreement at his suggestion.]

Pineapple curry it is, then. I will defer to your expertise.

[He snorts slightly and dismisses the compliment completely, and orders for them when the server comes by]

So what have you been up to? Saving the world I'm assuming?

I leave the heroics up to humanity, these days. I have more amusing things to do with my time.

[He raises an eyebrow in interest] Oh? Such as?

Selfish endeavors. Explorations of magic and such.

I see. And did you discover anything on your explorations?