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"Leave a missive, but be brief about it."

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[He watched her, picking up on the change on her expression and the skate of her eyes to him. He had seen her in all manner of teenage righteousness on occasion, and they had had more than a few verbal throw downs as all families did.

Yet, he offered her a little smirk at the corner of his mouth.]

Four days? So very new and shiny. And I have no doubt you can watch out for people; I've sent you on enough recon missions.

[He didn't mind the back talk. Certain people could get away with it under certain conditions.]

Exactly. I taught you to be better prepared to handle rogue elements.

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Right! Sooo...?

( and she trails off, trying to get him to finish what exactly is his point here. she's been on a lot of missions, she knows how to watch out for people, and she knows what to look out for. so jinx doesn't necessarily understand why this conversation is heading in this direction. it should had been done by now. )

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So I suspect you let this one in too close too quickly.

[Being on a mission was different from life, and her usual struggles to make friends didn't seem nearly as apparent here. That was good because he wanted her to be happy, especially how things ended on their world before coming to this place. He only wanted her cautious.]

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[opheliac]

But he's not hurting me. ... Actually, he's been doing the opposite.

( she straightens herself as she declares this, behaving all high and mighty as she shoves her last potato in her mouth. )

I'm telling you, Silco. Everything is fine. — Okay, yeaaah, we sped through few steps but that's not necessarily a bad thing. We're not getting any younger and we're really getting along great.

( "so there" is at the tip of her tongue but that would sound way too childish. instead, she reaches over for the bottle of wine that's on the table and pours just a small fill in her empty cup. )

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Four days.

[That's all he felt the need to say. He had the benefit of life experience, and his years of dedication to being patient so four days was a drop in the bucket. He was quick to take people into his cause, but that didn't mean he let them in to know who he was.

Not even in his youth did he jump head first into things so quickly. Trusting too quickly could be a knife in the back.]

Very well. You'll use your judgment. Take this where you want, but be careful with him. I don't want to be a grandfather.

[And when it went terribly, he would be in her corner as he always was.]

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[opheliac]

( it looks like she finally won this battle (for now or did she??) and feeling very victorious, she resumes back to cutting up her fish into pieces. there's still so many left of it on her plate. )

Oh! — You don't ever gotta worry about that. He's got these things called "condoms" and it'll stop that from happening. It's a pretty neat gizmo.

( and with that, she'll stuff her face as if what she just said was something so casual like the weather. )

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[She hadn't won; he was simply shifting to pick the new battle. If anything, he would lay in wait to size up this boy and then potentially return to this conversation with her. For now, he'd let her think this was her victory.]

Good to know four days in you are so familiar with each other. Be certain he uses his gizmos effectively.

[He was picking his cigar up again and taking a drag of it. She was definitely all in on the boy; Silco would have to destroy him sooner than later.]

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[opheliac]

( ... alright. now he's making her feel a little like she is one of madam babette's workers at the brothel. with her cheeks flustering just a bit, she reaches over for that glass of wine she poured herself and quickly sips. maybe it's better to...not comment further on that particular part. because even if she wanted to or did, it wouldn't make it look any more pretty. so her father definitely has her there. )

...

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[He watched her from across the table, even going so far as he shift in his seat so he could cross one leg over the other to look perfectly comfortable with the conversation. After all, as far as he was concerned, this was another life lesson of passing down old knowledge to his daughter. He had been doing it so long that he didn't care if it was unwanted.

Her silence also meant to him that he had triumphed in that part of the debate.]

Anything else you would like to tell me about your boy?

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[opheliac]

( she finds herself in a corner when he asks this. telling him more information about quentin might appear too gushy (which she is right now, honeymoon phase and all that), but letting silco have the floor to ask more questions will also confirm she knows..... kinda little about quentin -- thus prove further how careless she's being to date a guy without any real details. so the safest thing to do here is to say, "nu-uh" as a hum as she continues to drown herself with glass of wine. ... she might need a second one.

and once that's empty, she shoves just a little more fish her in her mouth to keep herself from saying anything else. why does it feel like she's in the danger zone right now? it's the way he's eyeing her and sitting there, isn't it? jinx rarely views silco as intimidating, but right now? boy, she wishes she could crawl out of her skin and slink away upstairs. )

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[He had always done what he could to take Jinx's side without blindly following her actions. He would defend her and smooth wrinkles out where he could, and then he would want Jinx's side of the story because there were two sides to every story. Often in his group, her reactions allowed them to paint her with a harsher brush, and he had little if no time for that.

Her silence was not something unusual when she was uncomfortable, and he simply decided to wait her out. He might be completely disapproving of her new little fling, but he did give credit that she was an adult having to make adult decisions about where her life was going. A part of him he wasn't willing to show was frightened of losing her - his only daughter - but another recognized this was going to happen eventually.

When he was a boy, most parents didn't live long enough to see their children fully grown. The mines were not kind. He wanted a better life for her; he wanted a Zaun where she could thrive and be one of the great inventors there.

He smoked his cigar casually, letting the silence grow as she ate and avoided adding more. His own interest in a meal had waned as soon as the conversation started.]

Then tell me when you're ready. [Or she knew more.]

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( tell him when she's ready? .... ready... for what? she isn't sure what he means by that. and jinx highly doubts he wants to know that she is indeed a woman now since her virginity is no longer with her. and she also doubts he wants further details on their "additional spice" to their relationship of quentin officially being her pet.

but is that secondary thing really a surprise though? she refers a lot of nobodies who she feels are beneath her as ants, small fries, or harmless preys she can't be bothered with. so maybe it was only a matter of time until that came into play. after all, ekko use to be her main "play thing" and he still is despite his absence. that's just a permanent title the firelight will always carry until his wings give out or she pecks him so hard with her beak that he finally calls it quits. so jinx will take the safe route here and say simply: )

Uh... sure. I'll let you know.

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[He meant that she could tell him as much or as little of the nitty gritty details as she wanted to. He'd probably heard it all anyway, given the where he lived and the types of enterprises that he had his fingers in or his associates did. The Undercity was a mecha of everything that was free and illicit, so anything went as long as one had the strength to back it up when challenged.

He nodded his head, willing to leave the topic at that. She had already given him plenty to think about with this new addition to the dynamic. A telepath was a dangerous entity as far as he was concerned, and he had concerns about that which he would ponder on his own.]

Good. I assume you'll be spending more time away from the house now that you have him sniffing around?

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[opheliac]

( something about that feels rather insulting somehow. she frowns over to him as she scoots her plate away for now (she'll gets seconds in a minute) then reaching for the bottle of wine again. )

I'm not crazy attached to him, ya know. He has friends, I have friends. I won't combust if we stay a day or two or three apart from each other.

( she isn't sure if silco was hinting his concerns of her being tied to quentin's hip or not, but jinx wants to make it perfectly clear to him that's not going to be the case. she may be highly infatuated, obsessed, and possibly possessive over quentin but she isn't going to tie him down with a ball and chain. he's free to roam around and hang around with whoever he wants (as long as he keeps his hands to himself when it comes to other girls... or guys if he's into guys too). pouring one more round of wine, she sets the bottle back to the table then scoots it over to him. )

Besides I got a lotta work to do and we gotta a city to run.

( again to make it perfectly clear that just because her relationship with her sister is steadily improving, she has a few friends, and now a boyfriend doesn't mean she had forgotten or became distracted to their main goal here. )

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[He was unperturbed by her defensiveness. Despite what life lessons he might be providing, he knew what it was like to be giddy with the want to be close to someone. It invaded thoughts, bubbled up emotions, tugged at one's attention. It was uplifting, and it wasn't unusual to chase such sensations.]

And yet, you'll want to spend time with him all the same. It's an expected response; most of us have been there, Jinx. After all, four days is fresh enough to want to assure yourself of solidification of it.

[He puffed on his cigar casually, stockpiling the unease that he felt for the time being. That was his to process on his own, not here during a meal even if it might seem that one or both of them were done with it. He already knew that tonight wouldn't be pleasant, that he would stare out the window and ponder all the threads and complications of this relationship and then... be drawn back into the old ache of the past.

He flicked his eyes to the wine bottle, reaching out to tap ashes into the tray.]

We haven't the resources to run the city. We must move cautiously and slowly. If we grab too many available resources too quickly, there will be those that will be push to act. I don't yet have the same power base as I did back in Zaun. It's all niceties for now.

[Being the friendly helping hand as he slowly extended his reach and make connections. He had time. The sister and the enforcer would complicate things as he couldn't slip behind his old titles.]

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[opheliac]

( she wanted this conversation to drift off to something else and while it did go that route, jinx is unable to control her temper and is refusing to let him have the last word about the whole quentin topic. getting fed up, the teen slams both of her fists on the table before sharply standing up to her feet -- her chair falling back with a loud thud to the floor. )

Just what is your problem with me and having someone, Silco?! — Okay, I get it with Ekko, alright?! And I was understanding where you were coming from about him.

( something is telling her in her bones that she is going to very much regret or feel horribly guilty for shouting at her father like this. especially what she had done to him back home. but... she has to put her foot down sometimes right? )

But Quentin is a great guy and he's been nothing but nice to me. So of course I want to spend time with him, and there's nothing wrong with that, by the way...!! But I'm not so loony over him that I need to be with him every second of the day. And cut the junk with the four days already!

( starting to feel a little overwhelmed, she places her hand over her chest in attempt to calm herself down. )

I meant what I said that I won't ever betray you or—or leave you no matter who comes in my life. Nothing is going to change and no one is going to stop me from building the kingdom we are guiding towards. You're so freakin' important to me and I love you. Do I need to build rockets to blow up in the sky and have 'em spell it out for you? 'Cause I'll do that.

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[Silco stared at her from across the table, raising the only eyebrow that he had at her sudden temper. He made a noise in his nose like a sigh, and he sat enduring her demanding questions. So much for being a supportive father then. Now was this on the basis of her fear or something else?]

I have no problem. I don't see how giving you my blessing to spend time with the boy would cause such offense, Jinx. Would you prefer that a different reaction from me?

[Ah, so it was less about his blessing and more about the reference of their relationship being four days old. It was a rather short amount of time as far as he was concerned, but then again, trust came slow for him. He had no interest in getting that close to someone that quickly. Let Jinx have her fun; it was interesting to see her so free with people and making friends here.]

Rockets seem to be extreme at this point in time, and I have your assurances of your loyalty. That's enough.

[Let him remain calm and take another draw on his cigar to hide the unease that he had about Jinx making amends with the sister and now the boyfriend and then add in the friends. He needed to expand his reach in this place quicker to have something to focus on.]

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[opheliac]

( could there be a disconnect here? it's highly possible given jinx almost always jumps into conclusions, reading between the lines from all the wrong angles, and completely missing the mark of interpreting things. it happened with vi so many times and with him, and this certainly won't be the last time either. jinx begins to deflate as the gears in her head now spin on the opposite direction. was she blowing his attitude out of proportion? ... was her mind including things that aren't there again?

with her shoulders slumping as he speaks, his daughter leans down to set the chair back in place before taking her seat again. she frowns but not in a temper tantrum sort of way. )

It's just... you don't seem happy to me. There's no smile or... I dunno, bouncier tone? I feel you're upset somehow and I don't want you to feel that way. I wanna make you happy and... —

( she exhales out a sigh, admitting defeat. )

Forget it. Nevermind. I'm probably being zig-zaggy again.

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[conflictresolution]

[Silco made his usual 'hmm' as she spoke, shaking his head little. After all, there was a difference between giving his blessing for her to see this boy and being happy about it happening. However, he was keenly aware that putting his foot down against this little... tryst would drive her away faster than if he let it happen and then, if he didn't like the boy (which he didn't), he'd push them and turn over all the rot in such a relationship to prove his point. He was, if nothing else, a long-term strategist.

In the end, there were very few people that he could bring to mind that were good enough for his daughter. He didn't want her alone, but he didn't want her used and underappreciated for her gifts and personality.]

I give you my blessing, Jinx, but doing so doesn't have to make me happy. I have concerns, but until this relationship develops more and I see how he treats you personality can I make an decision if it makes me happy on your behalf.

[It won't. Silco was a man that rarely experienced happiness. Perhaps those times he brought the Chem-Barons in line or the times he swept through the Undercity to take control.]

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[opheliac]

( despite her plate is a little away from her (and growing hungry again, of course), she reaches over for the fork to play around with the leftover fish pieces again. well, it's good that she has his blessing but to hear that he isn't happy (yet) saddens her heart a bit. )

... Is there something I can do to make you happy?

( not necessarily about the whole relationship thing, but in general is what she is trying to go far. so many wild and twisty turns this conversation between them has been so far. )

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[He was used to her being in motion in some way; there was hardly times that Jinx could achieve complete stillness. There was always something going on, and some of his concerns were related to when her sentencing had created a scenario where small doses of Shimmer weren't effective at weaning the withdrawal effects.]

You drive me crazy, child, but I have never not been happy with you.

[In a sense of the word anyway. Silco wasn't even certain what happiness was these days aside from a good victory over a rival or getting his way. Fleeting moments, but Jinx being Jinx was never something that displeased him... even when she was blowing up buildings and killing enforcers to prove herself.]

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[opheliac]

( although this conversation had been one big roller coaster (which is expected dealing with jinx overall), she's happy that it's finally coming to a nice restful stop. the smile she puts on is warm with relief sprinkle in between, and tension seems to be lifted off her shoulders as she readjusts herself at the table. )

You drive me crazy too. Takin' care of you can be a one big job!

( she teases before finally scooting the plate back over to herself. one mustn't waste food and all that!! so jinx scarfs down her meal quickly then raises up to her feet. )

I'm gettin' seconds. And you should start eating or no smoking for two days.

( and why is she acting like the parent suddenly? the answer is simply because she can. )

[nullificates]

Mister Silco, right?! I'm Dazai. Do you happen to know who I am?! Ah, it doesn't matter if you don't! I know who you are. Care for a little business discussion? I've closed Lupin just for the occasion! Come, come, mister buuuuusiness man.

[conflictresolution]

You're the one that set fire inside of the Council chamber to prove a crime and was released as having fulfilled your sentencing requirement, were you not?

I am always open for a business discussion. What would you be interested in discussing?

[nullificates]

Oh, wow! Not exactly! It was outside. And the arson was one second too late, Jerry-party-pooper got in there just in time, what a bummer, would you so believe! I'll totally get them next time! Ah, how rumors fly fast!

Over sake, please, sir, it's such a bummer to discuss business without it!