Alexei the Reaper, Minuit
He/Him
42
Janurary 17th
Camphrier Town
Heterosexual
Crime Lord
Grunt
A Royal Appointment [M][C]
POSTED ON Aug 18, 2023 4:38:49 GMT
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Alphonse Gambino noticed the woman in spite of her disguise. Of course he did - he had people watching the young princess around the clock. In another life - in another situation - Elise might have found the man in his usual, formal attire complete with large rings and a cigar between his teeth. She might have realized how dangerous the man before her could be. He might have sat at the table ominously with steepled fingers and men all about him. She might have been coming to ask him for a favor on this, the day of his daughter's wedding. But... no. Perhaps in an alternate reality that might have been their first meeting - perhaps Elise would have met Minuit and not the smiling, cheerful face of Alphonse Gambino.[break][break]
He gave a broad, cheerful grin upon seeing her but he did not speak up nor pronounce her name as he usually might have. He could tell Elise was going for a more discreet look this day. He did wave one hand dismissively at her concerns - but it was a kind, casual gesture.[break][break]
"Please, my dear. Not at all. I've merely been watching the festivities from afar! That man over there is quite deft with his blades. I wouldn't have it in me to even try!"[break][break]
Warm, sincere laughter and he leaned forward to eye the strange Pokémon. His face did not show anything but compassion and genuine interest. He smiled at the magical hedgehog and leaned back before he turned his attention to the princess.[break][break]
"It is you who must forgive me. I found myself so engrossed in the performance that I took some coffee without you. How rude of me!"[break][break]
Alphonse stood, his coffee cup empty - and he gently placed the equivalent of a fifty-dollar bill beneath the cup as a tip for the waitress. He smiled at Elise and added, in a half-joking manner.[break][break]
"Madame, I do not imagine you would need a bodyguard. You will have me with you though... And mine." He said, with a weary grin at Elise and a thumb over his shoulder to point out the woman in the black suit - who pretended not to be watching them.[break][break]
"Do not cook for me. But they do follow me around quite incessantly. Please be at your ease. You are as safe as can be."[break][break]
He leaned in and whispered - as if sharing a secret between friends.[break][break]
"They mean well, but they're a real drag. Hard for a man to cut loose and have some fun. But they've agreed to stay out of the carnival grounds. So I'd consider it a personal favor for us to head that way quickly."[break][break]
He straightened back up, and spike loud enough for his apparent bodyguards to hear: "Yes! Dutiful and reliable, that's them!"[break][break]
And with a boyish grin towards Elise he began to move, but only after allowing her to lead the way.[break][break]
As they drew closer to the main gate - it was not hard to see several of the attractions and hear the elevated, cheerful noise of people murmuring and talking. Alphonse did step in front of Elise briefly at the entrance - and handed a black credit card to the cashier. He didn't think twice about letting Elise pay for herself - she was his guest and had done him the honor of this meeting.[break][break]
"Two, please!" He said - and looked around distractedly as she woman fastened wristbands to Al and Elise's hands.[break][break]
"Oh! How fun! They have one of those fishing games over there! I've never been much of an angler myself - not for lack of trying, though! How about you? Do you have the chance to fish often? I'm sure you must be quite busy these days, miss!"[break][break]
Al took care not to call her by name or by title - if she was in disguise, he didn't want to ruin that by letting something slip!
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