Third time's a charm. [Video]

[creme-master.livejournal.com]

[ Well jingle my bells, friendly patrons of the Tower -- it seems like Francis is having himself one of those moments where he steps within two feet of a computer terminal, which really, is quite rare and for good reason. Did you miss him making an ass of himself? I know you did, and so does he, which is why when the feed buzzes into life you'll see him.

A lit cigarette in one hand and a snifler of some alcoholic variety in the other-- he's had a few. Probably his other half's doing.

Get ready guys; he's going nostalgic on your ass]

Allo mes amis! It is I. A -- hmm, beautifully pickled Frenchman. [He's slurring and smiling and he is oh so rarely seen like this. Lacking poise, that is] Forgive me; I am beside myself. You see, this is the first time in decades-- decades that I have been in such a situation. And you know what that is?

[He's taking a drag from his cig, blowing a rather nice ring by the way. For dramatic effect.]

Of course you do, you silly ones. In less than a week--I believe--it will be Christmas. Joyeux Noel! Back home I would be up to my neck in planning celebrations, oui? Music, catering... the decorations. [Fuck it, he's wistful and taking in more alcohol by the minute] Ah-- those were fond memories, you all.

...
Everyone, and I mean everyone [leaning in, just to prove his point, pointing with his cigarette hand at the screen because YOU are everyone] would have themselves a beautiful time, ouais? I would go party to party, dazzling -- because I am a handsome man DESPITE WHAT OTHERS MAY ELUDE TO, and at the end of the night?

[Oh, the smile he's giving is the kind that put lesser men in jail for assault. It is oozing 'charm'. Probably more drunken idiot]

Ah, but that was when I had the urge to be romantic, n'est-ce pas? This Godforesaken place--
Well, we do not need to go into my personal life that WAS, of course. But know that this was a very welcoming time that I looked forward to.

And this place is not even serving EGG NOG. [FLOURISHING LIKE A BASTARD] That is the most simple of traditions. [sip; puff; a steady look] I insist this be remedied immediately.

I think that we deserve some sense of joviality. Help me help you. [Dropping a wink just for the sake of that old time's sake]

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[creme-master.livejournal.com]

[He's a man that usually enjoys some level of merriment and this place has put a severe block in that. While they have an alcohol stock he's going to take advantage of it.

Here, have a slight nod from the pretty man pickled up in your facespace]

An interesting way to put it, but yes. Ah, where is it you are from again?

[morphballin.livejournal.com]

Born on planet K-2L, raised on Zebes. My parents were from Earth, though. I've visited it several times, but never really stuck around.

[creme-master.livejournal.com]

Oh? Where are your parents from?

[it's more polite to ask this. his first response of 'how horribly sterile sounding' would have been bad to say right off the bat]

[morphballin.livejournal.com]

[There's a notable pause before she answers.] That... I'm honestly not certain.

[creme-master.livejournal.com]

You should know your roots ma chere; it is where you came from that is important.

[Though, from her lack of knowledge on heritage and his knowledge on the matter he would wager heavily that her parents were American]

So--
What is it that you did again, ye of little faith? [a tiny flicker of a smirk]

[morphballin.livejournal.com]

Mm. Well, unfortunately, I didn't have the time to find that out. [Just a biiiit of an icy tone there.]

I'm a bounty hunter. And I've got plenty of faith - it's just placed in myself.