[ He's more than aware that this sounds like the kind of thing that someone like Raphael would probably see as second to teeth-pulling on a list of things one would not want to have to do, but hey. He's an optimist. Hope springs eternal. ] I intend to invite employees and friends. But I need an even number of attendees, no matter what.
No, it means I have faith that everyone will submit interesting and fun suggestions. If not, then you don't have to dress up! But I still wish you'd come. It'll be fun.
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and what could you possibly need me for?
[ sorry magnus, but he doesn't think he has much to offer in the party planning department. ]
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[ He's more than aware that this sounds like the kind of thing that someone like Raphael would probably see as second to teeth-pulling on a list of things one would not want to have to do, but hey. He's an optimist. Hope springs eternal. ] I intend to invite employees and friends. But I need an even number of attendees, no matter what.
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do i dare to ask why?
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Well, because we're doing a costume swap and I need an even number of participants.
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[ can he also hear the disbelief? ]
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[ Oh, he can.
He can hear it... loud and clear. ]
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that seems pretty cheap.
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i'll consider it.
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[ Magnus Bane, perpetual romantic and optimist... ]
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and here i thought you knew me well.
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[ that's a lie. he's trusted magnus before, he trusts magnus now, and he'll trust him far into the future. ]
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[ If Magnus knows or suspects as much, he doesn't say. ]
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[ it's probably easier that way. for now, at least. ]
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[ What are friends for, huh, Raphael? ]
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[ the most curious things. ]
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[ Ah, he does care. ]
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[ don't read too much into it, magnus bane. ]