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[wrathfulkhan]

"Leave a message. I'll get back to you."

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[royalguard_style]

We all did things we would never do in that cave, kid. That's not the point.

[Except for those corny speeches. If Dante went evil he would be the corniest supervillan ever.]

But you've done it before? How much different would it be to do this kind of thing to someone else?

[wrathfulkhan]

I've done it before, [Gene admits, somewhat bitterly.] I've never tried to reverse someone's brainwashing, but I'm guessing the mechanics are similar.

Like I said, I can try.

[royalguard_style]

That's all I need to hear. What do you need to get this done?

[wrathfulkhan]

Time, and access to your brother.

It would probably be easiest if he's open to the change. How strong is his will?

[royalguard_style]

It's a tough call. He's the most stubborn son of a bitch I've ever met, but apparently there's some pretty tough magic keeping him locked up. I'm going to make an educated guess here and assume that "time" means more then a day.

[wrathfulkhan]

That would be my guess, [Gene says.] I won't know for sure until I'm actually trying.

[royalguard_style]

Good luck. I'll try to pay you what I can but honestly? That's not much.

Oh, and one more thing?

[wrathfulkhan]

Don't...don't worry about it. [He waves off the offer of payment somewhat awkwardly.] Consider it a public service.

Hm?

[royalguard_style]

Okay kid, it's your call. [Even though the public service would have been to leave well enough alone.]

He's not taking the news that he's not himself too well, so try and be discreet. Oh, and we never had this conversation.

[wrathfulkhan]

[Gene has never left well enough alone in his life. Like he's about to start now.]

Of course. I wouldn't take it well, either.

[Beat. Then:]

So how am I supposed to do this if he's not supposed to know we spoke?

[royalguard_style]

I've found that leaving out the details usually helps in this kind of situation. Just keep it vague. Hell, lie and say it's another trashy bar rumor if you want.

[No Dante, that just makes things worse.]

[wrathfulkhan]

Why do I have the distinct feeling that wouldn't help?

['Cause you're right.]

Maybe I should ambush him. [That is, somehow, an even worse idea.]

[royalguard_style]

Hey hey hey. I said "discreet", not "a giant fucking fiasco."

[They need someone who can strategy. Clearly.]

[wrathfulkhan]

[Gene scowls.] We can be up-front about your involvement, or we can tell him people are gossiping. Your choice.

I'm sure we can find another option. I just need to think of one. [He's pretty good at finding other options. It's just his other options all suck.]

[royalguard_style]

Ah, who are we kidding. He's going to know I'm the one asking around. Better than having him think I'm airing his dirty laundry.

[Dante's's going to get killed either way.]

[wrathfulkhan]

[Yeah, probably a good idea there.]

Let me know where and when and I'll be on it.

[royalguard_style]

Good question. He's probably hanging around the hotel, but that's an act of aggression, so should I hit him up and ask when he's available?

[Because, you know, saving him isn't that urgent or anything.]

[wrathfulkhan]

...sure.

[That'll work!]

You know where to find me.