⠀ ⠀⠀[ He gets what he always ⠀⠀wanted . That's right . ⠀⠀Frederick already came this ⠀⠀far . ⠀⠀Slowly he would cut his own ⠀⠀cigar, leaning over to light it ⠀⠀with the candle as well, ⠀⠀before taking a puff . ] ⠀⠀How long do you reckon this ⠀⠀will continue .ᐣ⠀ ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I knew it would suit you . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I know . I've just been ⠀⠀thinking . ⠀⠀[ It doesn't help that people ⠀⠀keep lingering around the ⠀⠀piano room . Especially paired ⠀⠀with poor rest at night . ⠀⠀All the new thoughts about ⠀⠀what they were doing weren't ⠀⠀really helping either . ] ⠀⠀Perhaps composing will help . [ + ] ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀.... Oh . ⠀⠀[ That statement was a bit ⠀⠀new, even to him . Especially ⠀⠀considering how intense he ⠀⠀got at the end . ] ⠀⠀Well, in that case ... I am ⠀⠀looking forward to a potential ⠀⠀other session . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀My next piece is going to be a ⠀⠀diss track . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Folding to what .ᐣ.ᐣ.ᐣ.ᐣ ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀... Hm . ⠀⠀[ A bit hesitantly he'd reach ⠀⠀out to take one himself, ⠀⠀holding it between his ⠀⠀fingers . ] ⠀⠀I haven't really been ⠀⠀composing lately . All the new ⠀⠀guests just don't know how to ⠀⠀be quiet . Even at night . ⠀⠀It makes it hard to ⠀⠀concentrate . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Very well . :) ⠀⠀He's looking forward to it . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀... Thank you . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀... Even with higher affinity ⠀⠀for music, the offer definitely ⠀⠀wouldn't land on deaf ears . ⠀⠀He would like to try it out . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Every day in this manor is my ⠀⠀personal game . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I don't sleep with people for ⠀⠀money . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀No, he wasn't . He has truly ⠀⠀remarkable things to say . ⠀⠀Very interesting character . ⠀⠀[ The words still made.him ⠀⠀think, they never truly left ⠀⠀him . ⠀⠀Eyes glancing over to the ⠀⠀cigars, before taking another ⠀⠀sip . ] ⠀⠀Should I tell the carrier to ⠀⠀bring more soon .ᐣ ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Anyway . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Just don't use Hildegard and ⠀⠀Atlas . They are my horses . ⠀⠀And I'd not ride Josie . She's ⠀⠀not broken in yet . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀A little bit of both . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Red, medium length, no ⠀⠀glitter . ⠀⠀Red is the color of passion ⠀⠀and it would fit her . ⠀⠀Medium length leaves enough ⠀⠀room to 'imagine' and won't ⠀⠀reveal too much at once . ⠀⠀Glitter might be distracting ⠀⠀and the main focus should be ⠀⠀on the person . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I like to be extra . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀That would depend on the ⠀⠀show and how long said show ⠀⠀is going for . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀.... Yes, of course . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Are they .ᐣ ⠀⠀[ He would take the drink, ⠀⠀taking a brief sip from the ⠀⠀whiskey . Strong . Wine was ⠀⠀still more to his taste . ] ⠀⠀I've met Doctor Bourbon ⠀⠀recently . I must've missed ⠀⠀his arrival when I was taking ⠀⠀a short break from greeting ⠀⠀new guests . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I suppose our memories ⠀⠀seem to split when it comes ⠀⠀to our last session . ⠀⠀[ A small chuckle . ] ⠀⠀It's all about the different ⠀⠀perspectives . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Hm ... how interesting . ⠀⠀It reminds me of our last ⠀⠀session . Truly . Which could ⠀⠀also be seen as a vouch ⠀⠀for my professional affection ⠀⠀towards your stay . ⠀⠀Remember that . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Are you perhaps seeking for ⠀⠀sweet words .ᐣ ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀[ He would follow him, always ⠀⠀making sure to keep at least a ⠀⠀bit of distance between ⠀⠀them . ] ⠀⠀It sounds ... good . Thank ⠀⠀you . ⠀⠀[ Frederick would step inside, ⠀⠀making his way over to sit ⠀⠀down on a chair . ] ⠀⠀What have you been up to .ᐣ ⠀⠀I've not seen you in a while . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀( 💭 this manor is making me ⠀⠀lose my mind . ) ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀... I will avert my eyes then . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀... ⠀⠀[ A low huff escaped his ⠀⠀throat, the cane shifting ⠀⠀slightly under the pressure of ⠀⠀his grip . ] ⠀⠀I think I'd enjoy that . Lead the ⠀⠀way . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀[ squinting ] ⠀⠀... Am I high . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀.... Greetings . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀On what .ᐣ ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀... That might be because I ⠀⠀am wearing white gloves . ⠀⠀[ A sharp exhale . ] ⠀⠀I just need a moment . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I hope she asks for a ⠀⠀Warmblood ... Maybe a ⠀⠀Holsteiner ... ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I haven't . It is a simple ⠀⠀observation . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Oh, in that case ... ⠀⠀Ask for an expensive one . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀... In that case, do reach out ⠀⠀to me as soon as you have ⠀⠀said horse . ⠀⠀Do be careful with getting ⠀⠀one . They all have different ⠀⠀personalities ... I'd ⠀⠀recommend a calm horse . ⠀⠀One that has been broken in ⠀⠀already . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Hm ... ⠀⠀[ A quiet click of the tongue, ⠀⠀his eyes would scan over her ⠀⠀expression . ] ⠀⠀... I suppose then there is ⠀⠀nothing standing in your way . ⠀⠀I wouldn't mind teaching you . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀The new guests surely tend ⠀⠀to be on the rude side . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀... Riding lessons .ᐣ ⠀⠀[ An eyebrow would slowly ⠀⠀rise, looking at her rather ⠀⠀surprised . ] ⠀⠀Is there a special reason for ⠀⠀your request, Miss DeRoss .ᐣ ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀[ The hand around the ⠀⠀handle would clench, harsh . ⠀⠀The mechanism would ⠀⠀release, before snapping ⠀⠀back into place . ⠀⠀He wasn't worth it . ] ⠀⠀I wish you a pleasant stay . ⠀⠀[ With that, he would leave . ] ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Mister Lecter ... Haven't I ⠀⠀expressed positivity towards ⠀⠀you .ᐣ ⠀⠀You are much of a different ⠀⠀case . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Hm ... I was afraid so . ⠀⠀[ He would straighten his ⠀⠀posture once again, a small ⠀⠀smile on his face . Tired eyes ⠀⠀would look her up and ⠀⠀down . ] ⠀⠀Keeping your knowledge ⠀⠀hidden even with company ... ⠀⠀Is not a bad idea . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀I am starting to heavily dislike ⠀⠀new guests . ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Many tend to speak of it. I ⠀⠀wrongly assumed you would ⠀⠀speak on such matter as ⠀⠀well . ⠀⠀[ He would narrow his eyes, ⠀⠀still remaining in the same ⠀⠀spot . Taking a step back ⠀⠀would mean weakness . ] ⠀⠀I am afraid you don't know ⠀⠀enough about me to speak of ⠀⠀my family . [ + ] ⠀

⠀ ⠀⠀Most of you read too much ⠀⠀into interactions . ⠀