[A slight, questioning eyebrow is raised at “poor, agonized heart”. He opts to glaze over it, not wanting to appear incredibly defensive at Dahlia’s word choice, lest he give her leverage and practically point out with neon flashing signs as to what the chink in his armour was.]
..You wish to hear of past cases? Oh, my dear, they are hardly suitable for someone so delicate of heart and mind as you. Very gruesome, you see. Though, if it really is what you desire, who am I to deny the wishes of such a lovely lady?
However, I do get the feeling you may have a case, or perhaps subject in mind for me..? I’ve worked on cases from raging robbers to malicious murder. Quite the library of unfortunate events!
-Now, what could you possibly mean by that, my dear? I’m sure your mother was very proud to have such a fair, charming daughter.
“Malicious murder~”
Dahlia turns the words over on her tongue, savoring every syllable.
Oh, but I do wish to hear about them! You must have had so many dangerous adventures!~ Why, one could very well write an epic poem about you and your exploits!
…and no, that’s where you’re wrong, I’m afraid. My mother wanted nothing to do with me until I was dead, when it was most convenient for her. If you think you’ve met the most abominable person in the world, you haven’t met my darling mother.
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Inspiration. Dahlia smiles at the word, though she looks somewhat forlorn. As if she no longer got any joy from causing...
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(Does nothing phase this girl?...must admit, I’m rather impressed.
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You could almost say he was involved… … in a series of unfortunate events. YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
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