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[implying]

Do you know, I've been here for a year now. Oh, how the time flies, or whatever other cliches you might like! But then with all of this time flying, I'll get straight to business and stop wasting it.

I'd like to suggest a celebration. I personally will be celebrating a year here, but I'm certain we can find a good handful of other causes, if you're in need of one to allow yourself a little food, drink, and dancing!

Ah, let's see… we might celebrate that the Initiative has finally come to its senses and realized the value of a therapeutic trip to the beach. Yes? Lovely, that one. I'm sorry to any of our new arrivals who've missed it! Or if you're not a fan, for some reason, of sun, water, and half-naked people, then maybe we might celebrate a favorite holiday from home. Calendars between here and our collective homes hardly match up, so it shouldn't be any trouble at all if it isn't the right time of year for it. Or if you're of a grimmer persuasion, perhaps we might simply celebrate the fact that, despite the United Earth's occasional brutal efforts, most of us are still alive.

So then. What do you think? Shall it have a theme? I've already done a masquerade in Versailles, it would be unsightly to do a repeat performance. I don't suppose there are any suggestions? Food requests may be delivered to Adrasteius, who I'm quite certain won't mind at all managing the banquet again. He's very agreeable like that.

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[implying]

[ He grins, looking pleased. That's not a no — and that blush. Maybe there's hope for this one. ]

Why, it was merely a suggestion! You are, of course, encouraged to find whatever it is that gives you the most pleasure. [ His grin grows a little, and he can't resist adding: ] Just do let me know when you find it, yes?

[wolfuncaged]

[Fenris clears his throat, attempting to gather himself again]

I will...bear that in mind. Thank you.

[implying]

[ He'll take pity — for now — and change the subject. ]

But more seriously, are there any jobs you ever had envied? Perhaps the arts interested you? Competitions of skill?

[wolfuncaged]

I am a warrior, it is all I have known, all I have put my heart into. I am skilled at it, and...I suppose I enjoy it, on some level.

[implying]

Then, perhaps... [ He considers it, tapping a gloved finger thoughtfully. ] Protection? Would that appeal to you at all?

[wolfuncaged]

I suppose it might. I have done mercenary work before, perhaps it would be worthwhile doing something good.

[implying]

[ He smiles, and adds an encouraging nod. ]

It likely would be! And there's plenty of opportunity here for it, what with the fighting they send us to. You might offer your services to someone unsuited to fights.

[wolfuncaged]

Hmmm. I will consider it.