May & June Test Drive

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(Audio)

[operaghosted]

[Soft velvet tones with an under current of anger, grace audio channel tonight.]

I must confess, I find your city's so-called "Paris" district to be an atrocity. A Paris without her Palais Garnier, is an insult to all of France, let alone Paris.

That garish tower needs to go, now.

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[papaillon]

"I assure you, the so-called hero, Ladybug and her tagalong sidekick try with disgusting regularity, heedless of those who might be hurt in its destruction. But on the other hand, it does seem as though this place has a liking for Parisians. With Bending, I am certain that the Palais Garnier can be rebuilt for you, my new friend."

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[operaghosted]

[A musical laugh, that somehow manages to come from behind you, Paps. No small feat given it came from a device....or did it?]

Do you often befriend voices, Monsieur? Careful, that leads to madness.

Or perhaps, madness has already lead you to it.

[A very matter-of-fact tone this time, as the voice continues, rather blandly. Someone is wholly unimpressed with talks of ladybirds or other insects, heroic or otherwise.]

I built it once. I will build it again. It is my Opera, after all.

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[papaillon]

"Good. It would be a nice change to have some proper culture here." [Yeah, totally not responding to the rest, but filing away the info.]

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[operaghosted]

[Erik was vaguely amused.]

A fan of the arts? I am surprised you have not taken measures to create something yourself, Monsieur. Building an Opera or a museum an academy dedicated to the arts...

Ah, but, I would guess you are something of an aristo. You would likely rather hand money over to someone else.

A pity that skill of the titled class is wholly useless here.

[Mm. Yes. He is calling you rich and useless.]

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[papaillon]

"You say it like talent is a choice, monsieur. I am one who can lend aid, yes. I can help in all manner of ways, though not in all. I rather lack in talent for the arts, for all I have the appreciation. I also have appreciation for the arts that are accessible for those who also lack the funds. You are a man of charity, one presumes?"

[Tag. Sucker.]

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[operaghosted]

[Erik quite smoothly twists Paps words to use them for his own means.]

Many owe their very lives to my charitable nature. The managers at the Opera pay me a salary to thank me for my generosity.

[Blackmail is a wonderful thing.]

Of course, here, it would seem that all one would have is talent. I imagine those with limited creativity are at the mercy of those more gifted.

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[death_from_above]

[Someone else from Paris? Or a trick by Papillion? He'd have to check with Adrien and Nino, see if they knew this guy.]

"Yeah, hate to break it to you, buddy, but this isn't Paris."

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[operaghosted]

I am well aware, thank you, Monsieur. If you would be so kind as to keep up, allow me to further explain:

I am also well aware this is the city of Nautilus, and that it seems intent on "collecting" people.

[There was a downright dangerous edge to those last two words. The edge vanishes in the next few words.]

I could not help but notice in my research, that there is a section of this city based on Paris. While, yes, I am a man who is fully able to realize and understand he is not in the city he has spent the last several decades---I am also able to recognize the inspiration. And upon reading on the blasted thing, discovered that tower has come to represent our beautiful city.

That is nothing short of criminal. My Opera would be a far, far, better icon. Or, perhaps, Notre-Dame herself.

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[death_from_above]

"Based on Paris?" [Excuse him while he laughs.] "Two buildings is hardly based on Paris. Pretty sure those big robot people or that weird science girl has more places based on their homes."

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[operaghosted]

Two buildings are based on Paris. I never claimed the entirety of Nautilus was based upon her, nor, did I ever claim that no other land had any influence on the shaping of this city.

I must confess, Monsieur, you are fulfilling my every expectation as to how this city would treat a newcomer. Thank you for confirming my suspicions that this place is indeed no different than any of the others I have visited.

If you have nothing further to contribute aside from the mockery of a new citizen, I will bid you adieu, Monsieur.

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[death_from_above]

"No, you claimed a Paris district. If anything European, maybe, given the call box, the pub, and Ben, but even that's pushing it."

[Yeah, not going to argue the bit about making fun of him, because he was really making it too easy.]

[Besides, someone couldn't get akumatized over something like that. Right? Right? Awww whiskers and claws, he should probably go get Adrien to talk to this guy....]

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[operaghosted]

You seem to enjoy the sound of your own voice.

[You really don't want anyone you care about talking to Erik.]

It would be quite the shame if you found yourself unable to taunt strangers.

(Audio)

[timeslastsoldier]

Yeah. Sadly, not up to you. Maybe you can learn to close your eyes

Re: (Audio)

[operaghosted]

Brilliant advice, Monsieur. I applaud such brilliant wit.

[Erik gives a slow clap.]

Anything else?

(Audio)

[timeslastsoldier]

Thanks! And yeah, try being a little less obnoxious if you can manage it. Might help you get on better.

Re: (Audio)

[operaghosted]

I really have no desire to "get on" with anyone here.

(Audio)

[timeslastsoldier]

Oh so do you plan to go the miserable sad sack who doesn't need anyone or the I'm better than everyone so I don't need anyone. Because both of those choices are bad ones, I hate to tell you.

(Audio)

[wisdominshadows]

You may request it of the city, of course.

But there are few ways to force Nautilus to comply when it does not wish to do so. Perhaps you might have more luck requesting something else instead.

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[operaghosted]

[Zelda gets a more mannerly response, since she was both a lady and did not jump right into insulting him.]

Ah. I am quite familiar with making requests. I thank you, Mademoiselle.

The tower itself could be improved with some slight architectural talent, I suppose. The sense are easily deceived, after all.

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[wisdominshadows]

You are quite welcome, sir.

[She does try not to insult people on the first conversation. Ganondorf doesn't count.]

Perhaps you might take it up as a project, then. There are certainly others who have acted to make improvements to the city before this.

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[operaghosted]

[Erik is in his own way pleased to have a civil conversation.]

I can see that this city needs many.

[After the Opera and fixing that tower...gardens perhaps?]

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[wisdominshadows]

[Well. Zelda wouldn't say no to more gardens.]

Perhaps. But living things are hard to tame and this city in particular is, by it's very nature, wild.

(Audio)

[dimeliora]

Heh. Sorry to say my job is to just look after the district. Decor's up to Nautilus.

New here, I take it?

Re: (Audio)

[operaghosted]

Nautilus needs some lessons in aesthetics.

[A small pause. Another lady, so, a more measured and mannerly response.]

I did some observing and research once I arrived. I suppose it is accurate to call me a newcomer, although, I have waited before addressing the citizenship at large.