The Diplomat / The Waiter
“Malicious mischief is plainly possible but ultimately unfortunate.” Came the response filled with sympathy and empathy. This whole series of events has certainly led them all astray for their respective schedules. If it weren’t for the fact that Duke was often up for mischief this entire trip would have been classified as an utter disaster, a complete fumbling of plans well laid.
“Ah! But this train is tremendous in its amazing and astounding mechanical movements!” There were more gears turning in his head than perhaps on the train they found themselves upon but it wouldn’t detract from The Diplomat’s fascination with the train. There almost felt like a flicker of electricity ran throughout his body. A reach for something more, an attempt to… connect.
And as fast as it was felt, it disappeared.
The Waiter was absently watched - it was only polite to look at the person you were speaking with - but his last comment? Oh, that made Duke grin broadly.
“A cat catches a mooching mouse with spectacular speed if left to happily hunt.”