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[Menzies is in the kitchen today, enjoying a curry and some milk and looking pensive as she mutters to herself about that pesky cross-reality murder case]

What are my chances of finding it if I just search their flats? And would one of 'em warn the other if I started with the wrong one? Not that they've exactly been acting like they're in league...

[but she lets that thought trail off with a frown as she realises she has company when something large and furry rubs against her legs] ...what.

[she ducks down to look under the table, staring at the tiger that is happily rubbing her and giving off what must be a purr. she gapes] Again! Damnit, he did set this up! Of all the absolute--

[she cuts off as the tiger noses her face, apparently unhappy that she seems so displeased. it makes beseeching noises at her as she quickly pulls back] Oi, get off! I don't need comfort; you're the problem!

[ooc: Menzies messed with Gabriel, so he thought it would be fun to have the tiger that was trailing him follow her around instead. It's acting as a pet and bodyguard, so be warned that upsetting Menzies at the moment will also upset the tiger. But feel free to visit her and her new friend! He's generally quite tame, really.]

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[she was about to, reluctantly, agree to his condition of going for a drink with him--and then he added to it. she glares at him now] Do you know how to count to one? You're only offering that because you know I can't accept it.

[she sighs, crossing her arms over her chest (a move which is a bit more awkward than one would expect as a tiger is currently trying to nuzzle one of them). she obviously isn't going to agree to his idea, but she's hoping she can come up with a condition he'd be willing to go along with--only she isn't sure what he would want. she's quiet for a moment, thinking. she knows he was touchy about personal information, but she isn't sure if that's only where information about him is concerned. still, it's the best she can think of to gamble with]

I'll go for a drink. And instead of treating me like some sort of slave over a mess you created yourself, 'ow 'bout this--while we're there, you can ask me anything you want about my life. Whatever you like. I'm guessing you'd enjoy that, since you seem so keen on interfering with it.

[Gabriel chuckles a little, licking his lower lip. He knew it was too big of a bargain, but he had to try it. Though Menzies is offering something even better, it catches his attention.]

Sooo... you're gonna accept every drink invitation I have for ya, aaaand [pause] sing like a bird whenever I ask about what's inside your pretty little head?

No. [she gives him a look, her chin raised and refusing to show that she feels trapped by this] I'm going to do it once, and you're going to have one hour. What do you say?

Three times or I'm calling this all off and leave you with Shere Khan forever. [Holds up three of his fingers, smiling happily.] Three is a magical number, so what d'ya say?

[she eyes him. she doesn't think there's anything about her personal life that she needs to hide from the people on the Plane, but she's not sure if that might change in the future. for a moment, she considers her options]

Three times in the next three months, or twice open-ended. Either that or I find somebody else whose world could use a tiger.

My schedule's slightly unpredictable so I have to go with the two open-ended one, babe. [Over-dramatized sigh. It's still a great bargain for him, though. He walks closer.] Let's shake on it, sealing it and the like, it makes it more official.

[she nods, unable to fight back her dread about this agreement. she has a feeling it's going to go wrong somehow, but she still thinks it's better than trying to find another solution for the tiger. speaking of which, the tiger is giving Gabriel a rather hostile look and growling faintly. she ignores it]

Right, you're gonna send the tiger safely back to its own habitat--permanently. And I'll go to the Plane bar with you for an hour--twice--and answer questions about my personal life. Deal?

[and she holds out her hand to shake on it]

Deal. [Gabriel smiles, and taker her hand squeezing it hard. She might feel a calming warmth against her palm, that's Gabriel sealing the deal.] So start thinking about what you'll sing for me.

[He winks and reaches for the tiger to take her away and with him.]

[her handshake is firm as well, but she falters when she feels that warmth. she has a feeling that bargain has just become more binding than she would like. she just hopes she doesn't regret it]

Oh, you're giving me a choice? Now that's generous.

[the tiger growls again, but Menzies shushes it] Go with 'im, all right? [she reaches out a hand to pet it one more time, hoping that'll soothe it--not that she'd mind too much if it chose to bit Gabriel about now, of course]

It's not a choice. I know there's something bothering ya right now, which isn't exactly me, and I demand to know what on Earth could be more important than myself.

[He beams at her as she pets the tiger. The spell doesn't just make it attached to Menzies, but made it unable to hurt him, of course. For safety.] Say goodbye properly Menzy, she's gonna miss ya.

[she raises an eyebrow at that, but it's actually a bit of a relief. she has no qualms telling him about the bomb. after all, it's not like he could make it any worse than it already is unless she took him to her world. in fact, she'd have explained it now, but since she has a debt to repay, she's going to save it for that] Fine. Could be a long list, though. [she smirks]

[but her expression sours at that comment] I doubt it. [unless he makes it act that way, of course. and she refuses to get attached to a tiger that he forced to be attached to her, so she removes her hand] It's all yours.

[Gabriel won't enchant the tiger in any way. He'll just makes sure it won't get caught by humans, and that's all.]

You're so cold, Menzy. Well then, see ya next time, and don't forget our dates! [He winks smirking and disappears, along with the tiger.]

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