[ Rowan flashes a thin grin at the offer, but he does not intend to take her up on it, no more than an average drinker would, and probably far less than that hypothetical person as well. He doesn't have anything against alcohol, the consumption or sale of it. But he doesn't like the feeling of not being in control. There's no reason for him to chase it here, even if it's ostensibly to know the tastes for his job. ]
When I find a Dominant, they'll need to sign off on me working at a bar. [ It's a confirmation of what she's saying. ]
But in the meanwhile, I just need your authority? They won't come after you for this?
[ there's a reason the liquid in her glass is always clear; she only drinks water in her clubs. ]
When you find a Dominant, they'll need to approve you working, but any Dominant will do. In that vein, no pun intended, I'll do. [ perhaps a bit of pun intended and she may even be smiling about it. ] All I ask is that the secret that this bar keeps stays with you, no matter who you take as a Dominant.
[ her smile fades slightly as she becomes serious again. ]
For now, my businesses have the Creator's blessing. My previous... [ a sigh, she can't help it. ] ...business partner ensured that they'd be protected that way.
[ Rowan nods his understanding, relieved that this is on the level according to Duplicity rules. He does not mind breaking rules that he thinks are unfair, of course, but he's being a little less reckless during his initial time in the city. He needs to gather information, see just how bad the punishments are, and he's not going to risk his neck for any old job. (Not that this is any old job, but it's one he could do without for right now if he needed to.)
His brows draw together slightly as she sobers some. ]
I'm not entirely certain and I never asked. [ a faint smile plays about her lips as if she's remembering something. ] Wesley was... special.
[ she pauses a moment, then takes a breath to clear that particular memory from her expression, her face becoming impassive again. ] As long as you abide by the rules, I don't see why you can't have the job. Break them, and there are consequences.
[ it's said as easily as she's said everything else, even as she motions for him to exit. ]
[ the expression that appears on her face is both knowing and gentle, even if her words are not. ]
I assure you, no matter what paces the city puts you through, I can and will most certainly make you pay far more dearly if you betray my trust. [ she waits for him to stand. ] I am a loyal person, Mr Damisch, and I expect that loyalty in return. There is nothing I wouldn't do for those under my care. Nothing. [ is she being clear enough? ] But our secrets are our own and that cannot be risked in a city like this.
[ He had meant any rules that weren't attached to the secret of the place, but she's obviously focused on those (understandably) and Rowan knows when not to poke a bear. Well, when he's not feeling like getting bit. ]
I understand. [ He says it confidently and with no playing around in his tone. Something about Qi'ra, or maybe the lure of a job, makes him want to be more respectful. ]
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When I find a Dominant, they'll need to sign off on me working at a bar. [ It's a confirmation of what she's saying. ]
But in the meanwhile, I just need your authority? They won't come after you for this?
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When you find a Dominant, they'll need to approve you working, but any Dominant will do. In that vein, no pun intended, I'll do. [ perhaps a bit of pun intended and she may even be smiling about it. ] All I ask is that the secret that this bar keeps stays with you, no matter who you take as a Dominant.
[ her smile fades slightly as she becomes serious again. ]
For now, my businesses have the Creator's blessing. My previous... [ a sigh, she can't help it. ] ...business partner ensured that they'd be protected that way.
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His brows draw together slightly as she sobers some. ]
Your partner managed that? How?
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[ she pauses a moment, then takes a breath to clear that particular memory from her expression, her face becoming impassive again. ] As long as you abide by the rules, I don't see why you can't have the job. Break them, and there are consequences.
[ it's said as easily as she's said everything else, even as she motions for him to exit. ]
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Well, he has to ask.
He pauses while leaning forward, about to rise to his feet but really just looking a bit eager, with his hands on his knees. ]
Consequences such as? You mean the city's or yours?
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I assure you, no matter what paces the city puts you through, I can and will most certainly make you pay far more dearly if you betray my trust. [ she waits for him to stand. ] I am a loyal person, Mr Damisch, and I expect that loyalty in return. There is nothing I wouldn't do for those under my care. Nothing. [ is she being clear enough? ] But our secrets are our own and that cannot be risked in a city like this.
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I understand. [ He says it confidently and with no playing around in his tone. Something about Qi'ra, or maybe the lure of a job, makes him want to be more respectful. ]
I will be in tomorrow, then.
Thank you.