Dream 1: Snip

[nightraysewerat]

Dream effects: Melancholy leading up to euphoria, ending in calm, an almost satiated feeling.
Warnings: Gore in Vince’s thoughts, spoilers for recent PH chapters

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[unsureazure]

[That voice, that motif of hair... As much as Noel didn't like it, there was only one conclusion regarding who this man was dreaming about. And that name... It only took a few minutes of putting together the pieces of information she received from Ada and the mansion's other residents to figure out who this man is.

Seeing him made Noel feel uneasy. Uneasy like whenever Jin was present... She's reasonably quite hesitant about contacting this person.

But... It should be sooner than later. Knowing which world he hailed from, and how much value Ada put on this man... He was probably living under the same roof as Noel. She needed to see if she really had to keep her guard up or not. Taking a few deep breaths first, she attempts to maintain her composure as she places a call.]

So... You're Vincent. I... I didn't expect we would officially meet so soon. My sincerest apologies for accidentally viewing your dream.

[nightraysewerat]

There's really no need to apologize. Unless you were the one who designed these abysmal devices in the first place?

[It's obvious as he speaks that he doesn't think that at all, of course. And he's wearing a smile the whole time he speaks, but he's also wondering who this person is, how much they know about him.]

I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage, though, since I don't know your name.

[unsureazure]

[Noel blinks... Then flinches with realization when it finally sinks in that she hadn't introduced herself. So much for playing it cool.]

Oh, um...! Y-Yes, please excuse me for my rudeness. I'm Noel Vermillion, and though I come from a different world, I live with Miss Ada and the others. P-Pleased to meet your acquaintance. [... She thinks. Despite the smile he gives, Noel can't help but be (unsure) about this whole situation. Polite as ever, she give a slight nod in place of a bow.]

[nightraysewerat]

Ah, so you live here somewhere?

[Now he's definitely curious, and his eyes narrow a little.]

Well, that just won't do. We can't be complete strangers and live together. Surely you and I should get to know each other, shouldn't we?

[unsureazure]

[So Noel's hunch was correct. He did live in the mansion too. The knot in her stomach tightens a bit. The more she spoke to him, the more her uneasiness grew. She attempts to gulp down her sense of anxiety, and gives a slow nod.]

I... suppose that's for the best, s-since we'll inevitably be encountering each other often. Plus, I'm sure Miss Ada would have wanted to introduce you to me, regardless...

[nightraysewerat]

Oh?

[The curiosity gets dialed up a little here. He really wants to know how this person fits in, and why exactly they live here.]

Are you close friends with my dear Miss Ada then? I feel so out of touch with her life here, so I would love to meet everyone she is close to.

[unsureazure]

[So much for her trying to learn more about him... He keeps asking for information, and Noel just keeps giving. Perhaps she may be hoping for a fair tradeoff; that maybe if she told him enough, she'd get information in return.]

Well, I guess we are pretty good friends... Even if her hobbies scare me sometimes. [For a brief moment, Noel turns slightly oale as she recalls Ada's fascination with the occult. As if her traumatized mind refused for her to stroll down that subject, she carelessly steers herself toward another subject:] Though, I've known Elliot much longer..

[nightraysewerat]

Well then.

[He leans in, definitely more interested now. Ada was one thing, but Elliot...]

So, you claim friendship with both my-

[No, he can't make himself say the word, no matter what Ada has told everyone.]

With Ada. And with my brother. Obviously you and I should become good friends as well, don't you think?

1/2

[unsureazure]

[NO---]

2/2

[unsureazure]

[Well, it would be really rude to judge someone by their first meeting. Plus, this is Elliot's brother, and she had an obligation to treat him politely. No matter how the pins of fear keep pricking her entire spine.]

I... I suppose it would be nice if we weren't strangers to each other...

Re: 2/2

[nightraysewerat]

It's settled then.

[He's quite pleased by this, it sounds like.]

We'll get to know each other, you and I. Once I get settled in. I look forward to it.

[Not creepy at all, really. Look at this nice smile.]