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[ Hello, have your new 010 » 111 pop up on the network. The video turns on to show someone obviously in their room. He's sitting on the bed and he has the comm resting in his hands on his lap, it's facing him -- even if it's a little off center. His fingers run over the buttons on the device and he clears his throat, ready to speak at the indication that the video is recording.

And yet, the video is upside down. ]

Just a friendly reminder to whoever is in charge that, if you are in fact going to abduct someone from their work and home into outer space -- you might want to reconsider picking a blind man. For one, stars? Completely wasted on me.

[ A slight quirk of his lips up at that. ]

And to... any friendly listeners out there, a brief rundown of this place from someone who isn't a native would be exceptional. I'm sure there's a welcome sign around here but, well, [ He tilts his head just a bit and shrugs lightly. ]

I think that covers it. Nice to meet you, I'm sure you're all very pretty.

[ And then he grins and hangs up. ]

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Only if I'm feeling generous.

[ So, really perhaps he might get another chance. There's one person who she's played this game with before, and she had taken a significantly longer time to guess it. In some respects, Auggie is reminding Irene of Sherlock with how he's taking these clues and adding them while the charm is taking a nice little stroll on the side of acting like Neal. If she didn't know any better she'd say that he's their bastard son. She does know better, but credit is due where credit is due. ]

Professional dominatrix. I could have told you I run my own business, but I have a sneaking suspicion you would have jumped to escort. Not that they're bad, but we have different skill sets. [ A beat. ] You're good at this.

I'm not afraid of bribery either.

[ He does this for a living! Spy, intelligence, etc etc. He was a very good field officer before he went blind and he still is a damn good one after it, even if Joan is a poopy pants who won't let him out on the field god. He's learned how to piece together things because sometimes people don't just say stuff for you cause you're blind and you can't see which gives them the ability to "hide" from you. He doesn't like that, he doesn't trust that. So, if his paranoia and his attention for detail can be used for amusement in space hell, then he damn well will use it in space hell. ]

And you're too classy to be an escort which means you'd be running it from the background and... I can't see you doing that either. Control means you're hands on too. [ literal chinhands.gif in his mind. The cheshire cat grin on his face kind of shows it though. ] I've had experience. People don't like to tell the blind guy all the facts, so the blind guy has to look for them himself.

Bribery is so uncouth.

[ Says the woman who kept a phone full of secrets for protection, pot, kettle, Irene. The thing is, in Irene's profession, and indeed, her life, she finds that she has to rely on vocal patterns as well as body language. People never say everything to one another even when both parties in a conversation can see. To find the hidden things, you have to dig a little and pay close attention. Which, admittedly, Irene is doing right now. Sorry Auggie, you're being filed away under VERY INTERESTING. ]

Considering my talent, I wouldn't dream of running it just from the background. The terms, regrettably overlap a bit when you're talking to people, so it's best to just attach the professional part and make sure it's clear that I don't have sex unless it's needed in the situation. [ It's the best sort of grin she's seen lately. Four for you Auggie Coco, four for you. ] Interesting word choice. Purposeful, I take it, to be amusing. Not bad.

And from experience, the ones who don't get told all the facts know the most. And the added bonus of being able to claim that you knew nothing because no one even thought to tell you anything.

Oh, I don't know. I've find it interesting sometimes. Especially when the other party isn't aware -- not to say you wouldn't. Just in a general sense.

[ they think you're giving them something and you're actually not. it's all very fun. REGARDLESS though not the point at hand here. ]

You just make me admire you more by the minute, Miss... ah-- I've just realized I don't know your name. [ huh. he wonders if that was intentional on her part. he's still smiling though. ] Everything is purposeful, ma'am. If I can amuse, I've done my days work.

... Hah, exactly. My boss seems to be inclined this way a lot towards me. She seems surprised each time I do actually know something though I'm doubting the surprise is for me anymore. [ a shrug. bureaucracy. ]

But bribery implies that you can't manage to convince a person to go the way you want them to without monetary or material gain. That you lack the charm to do it and with you, I like to think that's just simply not the case.

[ oh sorry, there's another chuckle here. because right, her name. she does suppose it's best she tells you that, really. ] Miss Adler. The one that isn't Victorian. If you have the pleasure of meeting her as well. [ it was, but oh she's rather free with her name when she wants to be. ] A comedian as well. Is there no end to the things you can do well?

And who is the surprise for? If not for you, of course.

Well, that's assuming I'm dealing with people of class like yourself, Miss Adler.

[ and one of those charming smiles right at her. ] I can't say I've met that one though. My name is August, but most tend to call me Auggie. [ heh ] I also enjoy humor, it tends to brighten up a rather dark world. [ gettit, 'cause he's blind? hehehe oh auggie ]

For the powers that be, of course. Bureaucracy at it's finest. [ which is interesting to note because he has mentioned he does computer work. freelance to others too. and the army note above-- he wonders if she'll notice his hints. ]

Government officials are far easier to charm than I am.

[ and a laugh. ] You will eventually. I might put in a good word for you. You'd like her if you like me. Do you mind if I prefer calling you August at least in private. And you're a master at the humor, aren't you. Dark world.

[ oh she might be noticing. just a bit. ] The powers that be are rather possessive of people with your skills. Do you want me to guess your powers that be that might keep you on a medium leash?

More boring too.

[ a tilt of his head in amusement but he nods ] August is fine with me. I just like to keep the option for more open, after all. [ he just grins at the humor comment though. ]

You're welcome to try. [ it feels a bit like a fair exchange after all. he did it to her so, it's a swap. ]

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