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[benedicked]

How does this work, Eloise I don't under-

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[benedicked]

[ he loves you anthony but he remembers what you did and he's still a smidge fussy about it, so pardon the wariness in his tone.

but. the way it's worded, that helps. a lot. ]

I've painted many a nude, dear brother. I could certainly help out, if needed.

[meetatdawn]

Of course you have.

[ Artists. But like also you gotta respect the game there. A good excuse to stare at someone's naked form for a long time?? ]

The technical ownership of the gallery is a little tricky at the moment, but regardless of where it ultimately ends up, I would feel better knowing that someone who knows what they are doing has some involvement. If you wanted, of course.

[benedicked]

[ right? and they're all gorgeous, naturally. it's a good life sometimes, being an artist. ]

I - yes. I would like that, very much.

[meetatdawn]

Good, then. I'll let you know when the arrangements are all complete. And I am sure Daphne will be most pleased to get to spend more time with you.

[ their darling sister!! You can get precious smiles from her they are truly life affirming ]

[benedicked]

Wonderful. And, yes - that is a very welcome benefit.

[ there's a small pause, then - ]

Thank you, Anthony.

[meetatdawn]

[ he's being thanked?? What is this is Ben running a fever ]

You don't have to thank me. It would be foolish not to involve you somehow.

[benedicked]

[ probably ]

Still. I stand by it. [ he said what he said ]

[meetatdawn]

You're welcome, then. I appreciate your willingness to assist.

[benedicked]

You know I am here if you need me. For anything.

[meetatdawn]

As I am for you.

[ in fact... ]

Are you doing alright? I know things are...delicate, between Eloise and Colin at the moment.

[benedicked]

I am. And, is it because of Miss Featherington? Colin told me her identity, I know Eloise isn't pleased.

[ and, of course - thet network post. ]

[meetatdawn]

Mm. That is part of it. Eloise has known for some time now, and you know how Colin is when he thinks he is the last to know something.

[ Always suffering from being the baby brother even after Gregory was born let's be honest ]

But given his connection to Miss Featherington, this felt rather more important than usual.

[benedicked]

Ah, yes.

[ bebe brother syndrome ]

Remind me - did they contract? Miss Featherington and Colin, I mean.

[meetatdawn]

They did, yes.

[ so this sedition stuff does not bode well because Colin is Penelope's dom so it's going to be his problem. ]

[benedicked]

I can see where that might cause some conflict.

[ yikes ]

I saw her network post. [ those are still weird words to say together what is technology]

[meetatdawn]

It is quite the ordeal for a young woman to have to go through.

[ he does think she should reconsider whether she wants to contract with Colin at the end of the three months but he also does feel bad for what she went through. Sometimes things can be both. ]

[benedicked]

It is, yes.

[ he's sort of thinking along those lines too, thought he's not one to dictate aHEM ]

I do hope it doesn't cause our dear brother too many problems.

[meetatdawn]

[ yes yes sorry about your ass benedict we all remember ]

I hope it does not, either. He is lucky that he has only had to pay a fine in this instance.

[benedicked]

[ LMFkjsdkfs ]

Quite a hefty one, I hear.

[meetatdawn]

It really isn't that bad. I paid more last month and Eloise is...quite well off. You know she is generous with her salaries.

[benedicked]

[ God bless his sister. ]

She is, I'm very grateful. I'm...saving, for something.

[meetatdawn]

Oh? What is it?

[benedicked]

It's nothing big, nothing to dwell on.

[ just a business idea he's toying with. ]

[meetatdawn]

You do not have to tell me if you do not want to, but I am glad to hear you are taking an initiative in something.

[benedicked]

I will, of course. But not just yet - I want it a bit...more together, if that makes sense?