CONTACT: alayne.stone@compass.net MESSAGE: He does not seem the trustworthy sort. I knew a Hook once, whose tongue had taken far better to gilt than his. Any other matter and I would have no choice but to give pause for thought.
[ Which is essentially a yes, but in not so few words. ]
CONTACT: mr.gold@compass.net MESSAGE: That's because he isn't to be trusted.
But he has a grievance with me and I, him. And I see little need to spin tales to ensnare the hearts and minds of those on this ship for the sake of favor.
[Meaning he doesn't care what Hook says. Telling the ship his true name is the worst sin the man has committed, but telling them not to make deals with him is a fruitless task- they will become desperate enough. And they will come to him. They always do.]
CONTACT: alayne.stone@compass.net MESSAGE: So he is the liar and you are the honest man. Will you peddle your wares nevertheless?
[ Honest being qualified, of course, not to mean anything resembling good. But in his answer, Mr. Gold has at least proven some semblance of truthful. He does not attempt to gild his words, nor does he sing for Alayne's benefit. ]
CONTACT: mr.gold@compass.net MESSAGE: Contrary to what he might tell you, Ms. Stone, I don't make it a habit to lie.
People come to me regardless of what they think they know about me and what I do, so I needn't worry. I had hoped it wouldn't come to this, but life's full of disappointments, and I'm adaptable to circumstances.
CONTACT: alayne.stone@compass.net MESSAGE: It must come as quite a comfort to know there will always be need for what you have to offer. A man with such power would have no need for lies. Least he took pleasure in them, of course.
CONTACT: mr.gold@compass.net MESSAGE: Indeed. And, in the end, Hook's done little but spoil my afternoon. Thank you, Ms. Stone, for bringing him to my attention.
CONTACT: mr.gold@compass.net MESSAGE: And you, dearie, have earned your father's pin. Consider it a gesture of good faith if you'd do as much for me- I'd be the one in your debt.
[Typically, it doesn't work like this, but having her in his pocket might serve him well. Hook would never suspect an innocent girl of being a spy and if he moves against Hook, he'll just come back to life. And Belle will be cross with him, of course...]
[ She wonders if Petyr would be proud of her. She wonders if she should be proud of herself. ]
CONTACT: alayne.stone@compass.net MESSAGE: I can think of no greater compliment to be paid, Mr. Gold. He was a very helpful man and was of good use to a great many people. It is my daughterly duty to aspire towards the same.
As for your Hook, he is looking for those versed in magic. Transport and the healing arts.
CONTACT: mr.gold@compass.net MESSAGE:I'm certain he'd be proud.
So the captain's looking to escape. Ambitious as ever. Thank you, Ms. Stone. I trust you can keep a watchful eye on him and sing out if you hear anything more. Though, I hope the cur's tongue hasn't offended you any. The man's known for being of questionable morals in general, but his attitude towards women is particularly noteworthy. I'd avoid finding yourself in his presence if at all possible. Considering failing to keep his hands to himself was what lost him a hand, you'd think he'd learn, but alas, he's not the type.
CONTACT: alayne.stone@compass.net MESSAGE: Funny you should make mention of Captain Hook's attitudes towards the fairer sex, Mr. Gold. He has only just invited me to dinner. And on the pretense of offering more of your story, as well.
CONTACT: mr.gold@compass.net MESSAGE:How very thoughtful of him. I won't tell you not to go. You're more than capable of making that decision yourself, though I'd keep the cutlery in reach. Just in case.
[He's not concerned about the story Hook spins- true though it might be in his own words. His best weapon is nonchalance, pretending he has absolutely nothing to hide. He hasn't lied to the girl yet.]
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MESSAGE:
He does not seem the trustworthy sort.
I knew a Hook once, whose tongue had taken far better to gilt than his.
Any other matter and I would have no choice but to give pause for thought.
[ Which is essentially a yes, but in not so few words. ]
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MESSAGE:
That's because he isn't to be trusted.
But he has a grievance with me and I, him. And I see little need to spin tales to ensnare the hearts and minds of those on this ship for the sake of favor.
[Meaning he doesn't care what Hook says. Telling the ship his true name is the worst sin the man has committed, but telling them not to make deals with him is a fruitless task- they will become desperate enough. And they will come to him. They always do.]
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So he is the liar and you are the honest man.
Will you peddle your wares nevertheless?
[ Honest being qualified, of course, not to mean anything resembling good. But in his answer, Mr. Gold has at least proven some semblance of truthful. He does not attempt to gild his words, nor does he sing for Alayne's benefit. ]
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MESSAGE:
Contrary to what he might tell you, Ms. Stone, I don't make it a habit to lie.
People come to me regardless of what they think they know about me and what I do, so I needn't worry. I had hoped it wouldn't come to this, but life's full of disappointments, and I'm adaptable to circumstances.
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MESSAGE:
It must come as quite a comfort to know there will always be need for what you have to offer.
A man with such power would have no need for lies.
Least he took pleasure in them, of course.
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MESSAGE:
Indeed. And, in the end, Hook's done little but spoil my afternoon.
Thank you, Ms. Stone, for bringing him to my attention.
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CONTACT: alayne.stone@compass.net
MESSAGE:
Do you have need to know of whatever else he might say?
He seems quite fond of talk.
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MESSAGE:
And you, dearie, have earned your father's pin.
Consider it a gesture of good faith if you'd do as much for me- I'd be the one in your debt.
[Typically, it doesn't work like this, but having her in his pocket might serve him well. Hook would never suspect an innocent girl of being a spy and if he moves against Hook, he'll just come back to life. And Belle will be cross with him, of course...]
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CONTACT: alayne.stone@compass.net
MESSAGE:
I can think of no greater compliment to be paid, Mr. Gold.
He was a very helpful man and was of good use to a great many people.
It is my daughterly duty to aspire towards the same.
As for your Hook, he is looking for those versed in magic.
Transport and the healing arts.
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MESSAGE: I'm certain he'd be proud.
So the captain's looking to escape. Ambitious as ever. Thank you, Ms. Stone. I trust you can keep a watchful eye on him and sing out if you hear anything more.
Though, I hope the cur's tongue hasn't offended you any. The man's known for being of questionable morals in general, but his attitude towards women is particularly noteworthy. I'd avoid finding yourself in his presence if at all possible. Considering failing to keep his hands to himself was what lost him a hand, you'd think he'd learn, but alas, he's not the type.
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MESSAGE:
Funny you should make mention of Captain Hook's attitudes towards the fairer sex, Mr. Gold.
He has only just invited me to dinner.
And on the pretense of offering more of your story, as well.
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MESSAGE: How very thoughtful of him.
I won't tell you not to go. You're more than capable of making that decision yourself, though I'd keep the cutlery in reach. Just in case.
[He's not concerned about the story Hook spins- true though it might be in his own words. His best weapon is nonchalance, pretending he has absolutely nothing to hide. He hasn't lied to the girl yet.]
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CONTACT: alayne.stone@compass.net
MESSAGE:
He would not be the first brute I have encountered.
Nor the first Captain Hook.
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MESSAGE: Then I wish you well.
And thank you again for informing me about Hook. It's much appreciated.