- IC CONTACT POST FOR MASKORMENACE -

[slightlyoffchilt]

"Hello.

You've reached the direct line of Doctor Frederick Chilton. As I am not available at the moment, you might assume I'm quite busy with something pressing. State your name and business, and I will return your call."

Comments

[abduxel]

Loyal?

We're both sleeping with other people, too, if that's what you mean. Or I assume she is; after all, she had her own affairs with Dorian before he settled down.

[slightlyoffchilt]

Not sexually loyal -- I know you value the variant fidelity above anything that might discourage promiscuity. Is she loyal to your health? Your bodily safety?

[A beat follows, before he summons the courage.]

What does she think of Lucifer?

[abduxel]

[He looks at Chilton for a long moment with a very slowly increasing, subtle smile before he shrugs, not even trying to be convincing or subtle in his deflection:] Oh, I don't know. She's a mystery. Women, am I right? Why don't you ask her yourself?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I highly doubt she would appreciate my sudden inquiry, without context or inclusion. Unless -- is this your tactic for securing a threesome?

One must always keep multiple angles in mind when dealing with some people.

[abduxel]

"Some people." [He repeats the statement with a little laugh.] This isn't my tactic for anything. Just a suggestion, if you're so curious whether she has my back.

[slightlyoffchilt]

In all honesty, I'm more interested in your estimation of her fidelity. I take it she doesn't hold the same opinion of Lucifer as you do? Or surely I would have heard her name sooner.

[abduxel]

She and Lucifer occupy very separate parts of my life.

But if you have to know, it's in her best interests to preserve my well-being.

[slightlyoffchilt]

It's in her best interests -- beyond losing a clearly virile bedroom friend?

[abduxel]

[That makes him smile wide, and he ignores the direct question.] What do you know about my virility, Dr. Chilton? You've dissuaded me from really showing you. How can you be sure?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I know a psychological tactic when I see one, Abduxel. [He spoke it as if chiding, but quite clearly Chilton wasn't about to back it up with any scolding.] One is free to make professional estimations, when one is in my position.

[abduxel]

Maybe we should try some different positions, then, Doc.

[He looks up at the clock meaningfully, as the hour is up - maybe even has been for a little while, if Chilton is the sort to let that happen.]

Why don't you give me a call if you think of some?

[slightlyoffchilt]

I don't have to give you a call, Abduxel. You work for me.

[Chilton stood, folding the open file that contained his notes on the demon patient.]

Consider my employment something of an invisible leash.

[abduxel]

A leash? I didn't know you were so kinky. [He grins and winks as he stands from his seat, straightening out his suit.]

Until next time, Frederick.

[slightlyoffchilt]

[Chilton rolled his eyes at Abduxel's comment, as if it hadn't been designed to provoke that very reaction. He offered Abduxel a wave, concluding with:]

Until then, yes.