[His nose scrunches up as he says it, looking particularly like he's smelled some bad cheese. He so hated this place. Nothing like the real world where the bad and good constantly struggled to overlap the other. James just helped tip the scale there but here....here he was out-weighed and out-gunned. His only hope to have any impact in his favor was to increase his numbers.]
Well. There's nothing I have but time here. Some enticing is in order.
[Watching him is fascinating. Grell hasn't seen someone so thoroughly rotten to the core in such a long time. Such horror hidden behind such a pretty face, and yet it's so subdued, lurking beneath the surface, but only sometimes shining through. She likes that and some chaos is just what she needs here. Spice of life and all that. She smirks.]
Some enticing and a little bit of bait and prior knowledge always helps. There have been several attacks on the village before and someone here would be willing to talk about it. The names of the perpetrators usually comes up in those conversations - a good thing to know, hm?
[He does the most interesting things with his face. Like he's aware it's his main form of communication when he doesn't feel like talking so he will twist and mold it into the examples of expression he's seen in his life. Nothing looks truly original, like it's his own spur of the moment reaction. Except for his grin; an adder's smile.
His mouth dips down and his eyebrows furrow while he shrugs as if to say 'I suppose that'll do.']
Good indeed. Shan't be too hard to acquire some names...not while looking like this at least.
[He means the bruises and healing wound on his forehead. If paired with the right expression and attitude, he could become completely helpless.]
[Grell leans a little closer, reaching out to touch one of the bruises.]
Yes, you do look quite a sight, dear. And I'll work on my end to find you more playmates. I'm privy to some information which may prove useful. And if I can't find what we need like this--
[Grell draws back and smiles pleasantly, not a hint of malice anywhere to be seen. Like this she might even pass for a simple sweet fellow villager.]
[...Oh my God he is absolutely charmed by Grell. From the touch to his bruise to the 180 shift in personality, she is possibly the best thing to come out of this godforsaken bubble world. Flirting will increase by 100% now.
That smile returns and he giggles, the sound utterly alien from such a man but it's there all the same.]
It may put the dear hearts at ease. For all the lack of insight, their instincts are incredible at telling them when danger is afoot.
[James hums in response, turning over his apple a few times before biting into it again.]
Already worming my way into a circle. The rest will fall into place....for now it'll be a waiting game, darling. I do hope you have the patience for it.
I never disappoint. [He grinned and brushed off his pants of imaginary dust before standing. He turned his neck this way and that, cracking it twice. And with a raise of his brow he slowly turned away from his sweet, new friend.
[Smart and yet dangerous words, James. The last person to disappoint her ended up with a chainsaw through the chest. She watches him crack his neck each way and then turn away.]
Do take care, James. I'd hate to have such a delicious person disappear so soon.
[She curtseys and runs toward the barracks, leaping up onto the roof and disappearing into the treeline.]
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
[His nose scrunches up as he says it, looking particularly like he's smelled some bad cheese. He so hated this place. Nothing like the real world where the bad and good constantly struggled to overlap the other. James just helped tip the scale there but here....here he was out-weighed and out-gunned. His only hope to have any impact in his favor was to increase his numbers.]
Well. There's nothing I have but time here. Some enticing is in order.
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
Some enticing and a little bit of bait and prior knowledge always helps. There have been several attacks on the village before and someone here would be willing to talk about it. The names of the perpetrators usually comes up in those conversations - a good thing to know, hm?
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
His mouth dips down and his eyebrows furrow while he shrugs as if to say 'I suppose that'll do.']
Good indeed. Shan't be too hard to acquire some names...not while looking like this at least.
[He means the bruises and healing wound on his forehead. If paired with the right expression and attitude, he could become completely helpless.]
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
Yes, you do look quite a sight, dear. And I'll work on my end to find you more playmates. I'm privy to some information which may prove useful. And if I can't find what we need like this--
[Grell draws back and smiles pleasantly, not a hint of malice anywhere to be seen. Like this she might even pass for a simple sweet fellow villager.]
--perhaps a different persona would help?
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
That smile returns and he giggles, the sound utterly alien from such a man but it's there all the same.]
It may put the dear hearts at ease. For all the lack of insight, their instincts are incredible at telling them when danger is afoot.
Thank God no one listens to those these days.
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
And they're so quick to help when help is needed, don't you think? It's so very kind of them.
[For all the honey in Grell's voice, the venom lying beneath should be clear to James.]
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
[Smart? No.]
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
[The pleasant facade drops away and Grell smirks.]
And just as trusting. I suggest making fast friends with the heroes. They'll be less likely to suspect you then.
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
Already worming my way into a circle. The rest will fall into place....for now it'll be a waiting game, darling. I do hope you have the patience for it.
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
I dare say I'm going to make you quite busy.
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
....Lovely. I expect great things of you, darling. Great, terrible, frightening things that shall turn this world on its end.
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
He did so love making friends.]
Till next: Ciao, sweetie~
[Action, Noon (29th), Barracks.]
Do take care, James. I'd hate to have such a delicious person disappear so soon.
[She curtseys and runs toward the barracks, leaping up onto the roof and disappearing into the treeline.]