Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 17:56:17 GMT -5
Vincent grinned up as his friend. "Well, you've done well, and I truly do appreciate it. Thank you very much."
He turned his attention to Ariel's gift, unwrapping it carefully and opening the box. He grinned and let out an "Oooooh!" of surprise and pleasure, pulling the gift from the box and holding it up -- a complete Phantom of the Opera costume, from mask to boots. He laughed, looking at Ariel as he folded the costume back up and replaced it in the box.
"I'm going to try this on. Don't go away, I'll be right back!" Taking the box with him, he ducked out of the kitchens, out of the mess hall and down the hallway toward the nearest restroom, cackling as he went. He changed quickly and made his way back to the mess hall, looking every inch the Phantom. The costume was a perfect fit.
Coming to the kitchens again, he opened the door with a dramatic sweep of his black cape and stepped inside, grinning. "How do I look?"
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Jaebi Lyckander
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Post by Jaebi Lyckander on Apr 10, 2010 18:04:26 GMT -5
Jaebi had slipped into the kitchen as Vincent was changing. Now that the man had come back in costume, Jaebi smiled and said from his place nearer the fridge, "He's here; the Phantom of the Opera!"
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Ariel Hawk
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 18:07:56 GMT -5
Ariel giggled at Jaebi's line, and couldn't resist the urge to sing. "Angel or father, friend or phantom? Who is it there, staring? Angel, oh speak! What endless longings echo in this whisper!"
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 18:10:15 GMT -5
Vincent grinned as Ariel sang, and supplied the other half of the duet.
"Have you forgotten your angel?" he sang, and then, "Too long you've wandered in winter, far from my fathering gaze..."
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Ariel Hawk
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 18:12:26 GMT -5
"Wildly my mind beats against you," Ariel sang in answer, stepping slowly closer to him, "yet the soul obeys... Angel of Music, I've denied you, turning from true beauty! Angel of Music, my protector! Come to me, strange angel!"
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 18:17:23 GMT -5
Vincent grinned, harmonizing with his daughter's beautiful soprano. "You resist, yet the soul obeys... Angel of Music, you've denied me, turning from true beauty! Angel of Music, do not shun me! Come to your strange angel! I am your Angel of Music... come to me, Angel of Music!"
He couldn't help but wonder if someone would take up the role of Raoul. Perhaps Rhythan would, he thought with a smirk, shooting a glance at the cook.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 10, 2010 18:25:02 GMT -5
Rhythan, who had heard the singing, snatched a ladle from the counter and jumped past Jaebi and Ariel to stand between the girl and her father.
"No, Christine, wait! Wait! Whatever you believe, this man, this thing, is not your father!"
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 18:27:51 GMT -5
Vincent quickly set aside the box he was still holding, snatching up a large blue spatula (and grinning briefly at the memories it conjured up), lunging at Rhythan with his makeshift weapon brandished and a snarl of anger on his face, hearing Ariel gasp in shock at the attack.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 10, 2010 18:32:27 GMT -5
Rhythan let out a loud "Haah!" and lunged forward, slicing left and right with his utensil.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 18:52:58 GMT -5
Vincent fought to keep from grinning as he lunged and jabbed with his own weapon, forcing Rhythan back, away from Ariel. This was too much fun. He battled ferociously with the cook, knowing that he had the upper hand now, but he had to lose in the end. Oh well. His darling daughter would protect him, he thought, smirking to himself.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 10, 2010 21:07:19 GMT -5
Rhythan was not nearly as composed as Vincent. He laughed uproariously as he fenced with his friend, jabbing once at the man's stomach and stopping short, then stepping sideways and poking him playfully in the ribs.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 21:10:20 GMT -5
Rhythan's glee was contagious, and Vincent soon found himself laughing just as loudly as his friend was, moving gracefully around the kitchens, jabbing at Rhythan and parrying blows from the cook, swirling his cape dramatically. Eventually he stumbled accidentally-on-purpose, giving Rhythan an opening to "defeat" him.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 10, 2010 21:20:08 GMT -5
Rhythan joyfully knocked Vincent's spatula from his hand. He changed his grip on the ladle and made a move as if to finish off his friend with a hearty grin on his face.
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Ariel Hawk
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 21:26:24 GMT -5
Seeing her father fall and Rhythan move as if to finish him off, Ariel rushed forward to intervene, staying in character as Christine.
"No, Raoul! No. Not like this." She looked at Rhythan pleadingly as her father looked up at them from the floor, panting slightly, unable to keep from grinning.
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Rhythan
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Post by Rhythan on Apr 10, 2010 21:28:33 GMT -5
Rhythan looked down at Ariel, tried to keep with his role as Raoul, and failed. he burst out laughing, dropped his ladle, and picked Ariel up, chiming, "You look SO CUTE in your pajamaaaaaas~!" He span her around as he had with Ellie earlier, humming "Once Upon a Dream" as he did so.
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Ariel Hawk
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 21:31:39 GMT -5
"Aaah!" Ariel squeaked as Rhythan picked her up and twirled her around, then burst out laughing as well. Hearing the song he was humming, she grinned and started singing along. "I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream... I know you, the gleam in your eyes is so familiar a gleam..."
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 21:35:02 GMT -5
Vincent grinned as he got to his feet and dusted himself off, setting the spatula down on a counter and watching Rhythan and Ariel singing and dancing around the room. He looked idly over at Smoke and Ellie, who hadn't said or done much of anything since the singing and play-fighting had started, wondering what their reactions were to all of this.
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Korlian
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Post by Korlian on Apr 10, 2010 23:42:04 GMT -5
A small shadow hid in the corner of the kitchen by the door, snickering. It snuck up behind Vincent and tackled him from behind, wrapping arms around his neck and legs around his chest. He dangled something small on a black ribbon in front of the man's face.
"You might not have made a deal of your birthday, but certain of us are skilled and sneaky and found out ANYWAY. With time to make something even. And PAINT it too."
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 10, 2010 23:48:47 GMT -5
Vincent jumped and yelped in surprise as he was tackled from behind, then blinked as something was dangled in front of his nose. He tried to recover his breath, winded by the sudden blow and the arms around his neck, smiling as he recognized the voice that spoke in his ear.
"Hello, Korlian. Thank you," he managed to say breathlessly. He took the dangling object from the boy's hand and examined it; it was a rose, carven of wood and painted to look like the real thing. It was quite well made, Vincent thought with a grin, and very appropriate given his current attire. "It's beautiful."
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Korlian
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Post by Korlian on Apr 10, 2010 23:55:39 GMT -5
"I watched Phantom of the Opera once. I remember a rose with a black ribbon at the end and it being really important, and I know you like that so..." He jumped down and shrugged.
"I am glad you ditched the mask though," he grinned widely. "I like seeing who I am talking to."
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 11, 2010 0:01:31 GMT -5
"Understandable," Vincent smiled, nodding and turning to face Korlian. He twirled the rose in his hand as he did so. "So how did you so sneakily find out about my birthday?" Ariel might have told him, Vincent thought, but that wasn't really very sneaky of him.
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Korlian
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Post by Korlian on Apr 11, 2010 0:20:18 GMT -5
Korlian grinned, "If I told you, it would cease to be sneaky, and far less fun, yes."
He looked around and found a cookie, nibbling on it. "You would never ask a magician to reveal his secrets. Mine are far more secret and... probably breaking rules, so what you don't know can't hurt me," he finished in a singsong.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 11, 2010 10:12:07 GMT -5
Vincent grinned. "Well, since your skills were being used for the powers of good, I suppose I'll let you off. Also because it's my birthday, and I'm in a much better mood than I've been in for a while," he laughed.
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Ariel Hawk
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Post by Ariel Hawk on Apr 11, 2010 10:15:35 GMT -5
Ariel watched the exchange between Korlian and her father in silence. It was nice of Korlian to show up at the party and give Vincent a gift, but Ariel still didn't quite know what to think of Korlian. She'd been rather scared of him ever since Halloween, and today was no exception. She made no attempt to speak to him, just watching him in a wary silence.
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Korlian
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Post by Korlian on Apr 11, 2010 15:03:42 GMT -5
Korlian almost immediately looked at her, his gaze almost unnervingly steady. "I actually don't bite, Ariel. That's my brother's thing. Don't you remember?"
He walked over to her, his head tilted in a way that made him look both wise and innocent, "I helped you, so why do you fear me?"
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