05 ❂ Noctua

[absentconstellation]

[ Shortly after pairing announcements, the camera focuses on the front desk of the barge's library where the black cat is often found napping. Now that he's completely free of Arthas, Pounce is ready to turn his attention to more work-related concerns. ]

There are a number of openings for employment in the library. A second warden supervisor would be welcomed, as would any inmate employees. Unpaired inmates do not require special permission to visit the library and may volunteer as they like. Re-shelving is simple work, and you need not rush.

[ He doesn't want to pressure anyone into working here - he does all the work magically, so it's not like the place is falling apart with only the one inmate to help. ]

Comments

[absentconstellation]

None whatever.

[chillestrogue]

So what's the incentive?

[absentconstellation]

There is none. That is why I asked for volunteers.

[chillestrogue]

I hope you understand the reason why you're not going to get any.

[absentconstellation]

I understand, Master Snart.

[chillestrogue]

'Master Snart'?

[absentconstellation]

It is your name, is it not?

[ And you ain't no nobility, yo. ]

[chillestrogue]

Snart's my last name, but I don't go by Master.

[seriously, thank god his sister didn't hear that one; she'd never let him live it down]

[absentconstellation]

[ Siiiiiiiiiigh it's really too bad that cats can't sigh. ]

You are common born and not a servant. 'Master' is the appropriate salutation.

[chillestrogue]

Oh, was it that obvious?

[Yeah he's definitely acting proud about not being noble-born. screw your system!]

If you have to have salutations, you can call me Captain Cold.

[absentconstellation]

I will not call you by that ridiculous pseudonym.

[chillestrogue]

Oh come on. I find it charming.

And I'd like to point out that you're definitely not calling me 'Master Snart' where anyone can hear you.

[absentconstellation]

I dare say I won't be calling you much of anything, unless you spend a great deal of time in the library.

[chillestrogue]

You don't think the common-born like to read?

[absentconstellation]

I don't think that anyone who so scorns the idea of working in an interdimensional library is terribly fond of such a library.

[chillestrogue]

I don't scorn the idea of working in a library.

I scorn the idea of giving up my time and skill for free.

[absentconstellation]

As I said, it does not require much skill.

[chillestrogue]

You're still asking me to donate a portion of my day. What's my time worth to you?

[absentconstellation]

You still haven't said what you want.

[chillestrogue]

Lab access.

[absentconstellation]

Not without supervision.

[chillestrogue]

Of course.

[absentconstellation]

Very well then. For every hour you work in the library I shall supervise you for one hour in the lab.

[chillestrogue]

You've got yourself a deal.

What do I call you?

[absentconstellation]

You may call me Pounce, if you like.

[chillestrogue]

Not 'Master' Pounce?

[absentconstellation]

You may call me whatever you like. My true name is not one that you could comprehend.

[chillestrogue]

I think you have a problem underestimating me.

Fine, Pounce. But I prefer to be called Cold.

[absentconstellation]

[ Whatever man, he ain't bovvered. ]

Cold, then.

[chillestrogue]

Glad we could come to an understanding.

[absentconstellation]

As am I.

[ This looks like the beginning of a truly horrible mentorship. ]