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Because it makes the pain that much worse when they drive the knife in.

And are we not to retaliate?

Someone pointed out rather aptly that 'an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind'.

I must confess, I myself am feeling rather sanguinary these days.

Since I saw you last, I've been to Venice and I saw something there that reminded me of you so naturally I had to procure it for you. *smiles* Now, before I give it to you, you must solemnly swear to take it in the spirit intended and not as an insult. Hmm?

This caught my eye (http://www.madisonavemall.com/images/pictures/radA3251.jpg)

Yes, but revenge is the greatest pleasure.

How are things on the Wizarding front?

*nods, smiling* You are too kind, Madame. It is certainly beautifully crafted.

[ooc: XD Pimpage - Erik will gladly glomp you if you would be kind enough to vote (http://tabloid-news.livejournal.com/4738.html) for him at the Tammy Awards for best Emo/Angst and Hottest Musician ^_^]

Rather, oh the hell with delicacy - things are extremely grim and horrific and I am too damned old for a third bloody war.

Erik's already got my vote! I voted this morning. Andi was quite insistent about voting for him!

War rarely indulges delicacy. *frowns* Is there to be no end to it?

[ooc: You're a star! Thank you! XDDD *glomps* As promised.]

I think the problem is that it's not even started. In a war there's usually a goal, a purpose and both sides understand what's at stake.

Right now we have no clue what the other side wants and they're just engaging in random acts of terrorism. Worse yet - all their acts seem to be aimed directly at children. If this is their war, I'm afraid we are losing. Quite badly.

But that is for another place, hmm? Tell me what you've been doing. Managed to solve your management crisis yet?

*angrily* That preposterous. What sort of a coward attacks children?*sighs* If I could help you, I would. By any means necessary.

In a manner of speaking. They, most regrettably, remain at the Populaire, if only a little less bravely.

I have been taught, to a very limited extent, how to dance.

Like I said, it's not war. War is reasoned for the most part this- this is like nothing I have ever seen before and fervently pray I will never see again.

Dance? Really! That's wonderful. What brought about this sudden desire? And who had the privilege of teaching you? I'm quite envious!

Then I pray that it will end soon.

*smiles* It was not really a matter of choice. A friend insisted. She was a ballet girl at my theater at one time.

Ah, she insisted and you capitulated? *raises an eyebrow* Yes, you seem the agreeable sort when it comes to doing things you'd rather not do.

*nod* A glutton for punishment, I suppose.

And what of you, Madame? How was Venice?

Venice was - healing. I needed to lick a few wounds and as always Venice offers solace. Have you ever been?

*nod, stiffly* Briefly, in my youth.

You go there often?

As often as I can really. It's always been a good place for me to regroup. I can't really put my finger on why, it simply is.

I needed a bit of distance for sanity's sake.

Yes, I can imagine. A holiday certainly sounds like a nice reprieve.

You never heard, "Smile like you know something, treat your enemies with kindness and noting will piss them off more"?

Now I have, Monsieur. Do you live by that philosophy?

Depends on the enemy. I've been known to do that sometimes.

And has an enemy ever reciprocated?

[ooc pimpage: Erik would really appreciate your vote at the Tammy Awards XD That is, if you feel her deserves it ^_^]

No. I don't let that shit get to me.

OOC: I think we have. **Goes to check**

Then you are a stronger man that I, Monsieur.

[ooc: ^_^ Thanks! And icon!love! Haha, it's brilliant.]

All a matter of not giving the bastards an inch.

OOC: And I so used the wrong icon HEHEHE

*nod* I suppose it is... unless they take an inch regardless.

[ooc: Better than using the wrong word =P Than* on my last post. Sorry.]

Let them try to take. They'll pull their hands back with fewer fingers. Smiles.

OOC: I do that all the time. Wrong icon, wrong word.. luckily I haven't used the wrong muse yet. LOL

*smiles* That is a warning to all of us, then.

[ooc: Haha, so far so good!]

Few things I care if people take. Only fools try to steal them from a man.

And humanity is so often foolish.

I've got a big stack of fingers.

*amused* Oh, I can certainly imagine.

I'm sure you can.

Smiling makes them ponder your intentions.

Why do I get the impression that it is a tactic you are fond of?

You know us too well, Erik.

A fair enough trade, I should imagine.

It is if you actually LIKE us.

How could I not, Madame? Your enigma is most intriguing.

Some confuse enigma for vaguely cryptic.

Much to your advantage, I suspect.

At this juncture, most everything is.

Which juncture is that, Madame?

The one which it's all advantageous.