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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-06-30 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Really it's fortunate for Eichi that he passed out when he did because he missed the tirade that resulted the moment the ritual went awry. There had been no shortage of yelling between Lucio and Asra that quickly escalated into a full-on tantrum which subsequently resulted in one guard getting stabbed by the Count for daring to get in his way during the argument. Needless to say the situation didn't improve from there.

Although really as far as his parties go this one has the lowest body count. So far.

But the night is still young and after the plan that he spent so long crafting was so quickly ruined by someone he's practically itching to up the number of casualties for the evening... Starting with whoever it is that broke into the ritual. Lucio doesn't buy for a second that this is simply some "accident" or "crossing of ley lines" or whatever crap Asra had tried to spout, he's certain that brat purposefully sabotaged the something and planned for this. Unfortunately he can't undo the problem without understanding what got screwed up, so he's going to get some answers from whatever little lackey the magician summoned before moving on to the fun part; the executions.

There's absolutely no pity in his expression as he looks over Eichi's huddled form in the cell, a derisive sneer set in his face. Metal fingers flick the bars, making them ring and reverberate jarringly.]


You should kneel when the Count arrives, brat.
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-06-30 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
[The last thing Lucio is in the mood to deal with after the way the night has gone is more snark and sass. His lip curls into a snarl at Eichi's response as he moves closer to the bars to make sure he's at his full height, looking down on the other like an insect.]

I didn't ask how your knees are feeling and I don't care! You should be thankful that I didn't kill you on sight or give you something to really complain about, so because of my mercy alone you should grovel for forgiveness.

[The Count has very rarely seem anyone as being on a level equal to himself, so the very idea of him thinking of this stranger as important- especially after what he did- is laughable.]

That's pretty bold. Even if your name did happen to mean anything the situation you're in now makes all of that go away, do you understand? [He points at the younger man.] You're in that cell, so you mean nothing. Unless you behave yourself and tell me what I want to know... Then maybe I could be bothered to remember your name later.
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-06-30 04:23 am (UTC)(link)
[The Count is vaguely surprised- and irritated- to see how little of a height difference is between them with the other standing. At the moment he only has a slight advantage thanks to his heeled boots, but he manages to reign in any reaction and just stares Eichi down while looking thoroughly unimpressed. His outfit alone should be worthy of execution, honestly... None of it matches well and it's so drab. Definitely not worthy of being anywhere near him or his party.

One of those dramatic brows raises as Lucio crosses his arms.]


So now your name is Alice? [Then a snort and a dismissive wave of a hand.] Whatever, I don't care. Anyway, tell me who you're working with and what you did to disrupt my ritual!
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-06-30 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Playing dumb won't get you anywhere, you know. I don't know whether you're working with Asra or someone else but I'm not going to be lenient on you if you pretend... It's in your best interest to just come clean and maybe I won't execute you in the middle of my ballroom.

[It would certainly be a flashy finish to the party. It might even make his mood improve a little.]

"Student Council"? [Lucio purses his lips, propping one arm against the bars to lean against it and watch Eichi. It's a show of confidence, an assumption that either this captive won't try to attack him through the bars or that he could deal with any problems that might arise.] I don't know what the point would be in having a council of students, but do you really expect me to buy that you just fell here by coincidence?
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-07-05 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
[Those red and silver eyes narrow again, staring Eichi over in clear skepticism.]

Or you could be lying about that and just trying to throw me off the trail. But whatever you did I have people looking into it, so you can just shiver in there until they're done.

[With that he straightens up again, clearly planning to leave.

Between his Courtiers he figures that at least one of them has to find something useful. Valdemar and Valerius most likely, but maybe one of the others will surprise him and be competent and less annoying than usual. As long as he gets results and can return to enjoying the remainder of the masquerade.]
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-07-06 06:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[Eichi's assessment on how to approach the man does at least seem to earn his attention again, the flattery doing it's job. Of course Lucio isn't completely foolish enough to not see what the other is doing by appealing to his vanity, but that also doesn't stop him from listening. He comes to a halt and turns slowly, the gold of his arm glinting in the dim light as it crosses over the other.]

I don't really need the concern of some random kid who fell from who-knows-where. And the people all love me, so don't get the wrong idea either! [He snorts disdainfully, chin rising haughtily.]

Besides, I don't really see what use you could be when you're already keeling over from just sitting in here for a few hours. I don't have any use for weak people or brats, you know?
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-07-10 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course it's up to me, I'm the Count.

[He waves a hand dismissively over his shoulder, seeming set in his decision as he moves towards the exit of the prison. But at those last last words the man actually does pause, coming to a halt before slowly turning on his heel to fix those striking eyes back onto Eichi.

While there's still arrogance and pride in his demeanor there is a hint of something else there as well, something that could almost be considered uncertainty. It seems that the seed took root, at least a little.]


What's that supposed to mean? Are you threatening me?
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-07-14 08:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Lucio is by no means sensitive enough to notice whatever odd magical changes have taken place in Eichi, but he is accustomed to dealing with manipulative people. Aside from being one himself others tend to be drawn to him, and they also tend to be the kinds who are most willing to go along with his whims since they can often benefit as well. He doesn't trust that light tone at all; it reminds him too much of Asra while at the same time there's a shrewdness that reminds him of Valerius.

Kid or not, maybe he could be useful. And if all else fails there's still always the execution option.]


I don't like it when brats jerk me around, so drop the snark. [There are certain people whose sass he'll tolerate and even enjoy, but a random boy locked in a cell is not one of those people.]

Since you seem so confident in yourself how about we make a deal? If you help me figure out who interrupted my ritual then I won't separate your pretty little head from your shoulders.
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-07-31 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Pretty words don't mean anything if you can't back them up, no matter how confident you sound.

[Not that he has much right to talk given his own boastful nature and penchant for lying about his own achievements. But what Lucio lacks in honesty he can actually back up with brute force and threats, so he doesn't need to "grab attention" in quite the same manner. It's partially due to his upbringing as well, living in a world where only the brutal and ruthless survived.

He hums for a moment, tapping his chin with a metal finger before grinning.]


I'm planning another party for a month from now, so you can have until then. As far as resources go you're talking to the Count of Vesuvia, I can get whatever I want.

[And leaving no further room for question or argument he reaches out his real hand to shake Eichi's firmly.]
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[personal profile] plaguebearing 2019-08-15 08:30 pm (UTC)(link)
You'd be surprised the sorts of things I've heard men they can claim to do when their head is on the line. [He's had plenty of men grovel at his feet, after all. But unless they have something very good to offer his mercy is rare and fleeting.]

You're really a demanding one, aren't you? [The Count snorts, although he does flash a crooked grin at Eichi a moment later.]

Although I guess it would be a shame to let a cute face like yours waste away down here. You could maybe give me something to look at when I'm bored.

[He snaps his fingers and one of the guards lingering just outside the door approaches and unlocks the cell, pulling open the bars with a wary look at Eichi before stepping aside to let him pass.]