dark is the new black

[imperious]

ooc; okay, so I figured the easiest way for me to do this was to set up the post and then set up two different threads: one for canon-alignment shifted Peony, one for AUDark!Peony, so...yes. :|b

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[explains]

[Surprised, a little unsure.]

Thank you, but I'm still an amateur. Did you want Dist involved?

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

Everyone's an amateur at some point. Do you want Saphir involved?

[explains]

He is one of the world's leading experts on fonic technology. Despite his eccentricities, he'd be an asset.

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

I'll let you convince him then. I don't think he got over being imprisoned.

[explains]

Really? I know he's not happy about it, but you think he resents it that much?

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

I don't know with that guy. I'd like to think our friendship and history makes some kind of difference, but you know how he is about Jade. He sees anyone that gets in between him and Jade as an enemy, and sometimes that even includes me - or you for that matter, I bet.

[explains]

I'm not sure he ever really noticed me specifically. It was always Jade.

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

He's like that. But if he thinks you're replacing him as far as Jade's concerned, with your superior abilities and expertise in fontech, who knows.

[explains]

Haha... That's not a very nice thought, Your Majesty.

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

Exactly. But, if you want to try talking to him, I wouldn't object. The most important thing is you're involved. You're the future, and I'm sure you have more than enough bright ideas that you can do this with or without Saphir.

[explains]

[That's. A lot of praise. He's really not sure how to take it from Peony. Should he be worried?]

...I didn't do something to annoy you, did I Your Majesty?

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

Hey, I can be sincere in my praise sometimes.

[a beat] Hell, if you're lucky I'll send you to an island of scantily clad girls. Try to contain yourself. You wouldn't want to shame Malkuth with your lechery.

[explains]

[Now he's just getting mixed signals.]

Don't send me to your dream vacation, sir.

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I wish. I'll just have to live vicariously through you. Don't squeal too much in delight, I know you want to~

[another beat, and then he smiles sincerely]

You'll take charge of this project? It's important to me to better our country, and I think this is a great way to start.

[explains]

[Just his icon. But then he looks up.]

Of course. I said I would. It's an honor, and it really would be a lot of fun.

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

I knew you were the perfect fit!

So, besides that, how are you doing?

[explains]

[A tilt of his head, an awkward smile.]

I'm fine, Your Majesty. And you?

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

Fine, too. A little, well -

[he hesitates and then smiles and shakes his head]

It's nothing we have to worry about now. Anyway, you have your new project to start working on.

[explains]

A little?

[imperiator.livejournal.com]

[smiling, brushing it off with the wave of his hand] A few concerns some of my advisors have had. I'm sure they're just being alarmist. You know how advisors can be.