The Deck, Early Saturday Morning

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

Winter was a while off yet, but it was considerably cooler than a few months ago. Naturally, this called for hot coffee. It was a good thing then that Edmund had been into town to the bakery and coffee shop. There was a large Thermos of hot coffee with some disposable cups and a box of pastries on the table if anyone came by. For now, Edmund was content to sit back in his deck chair and enjoy his breakfast.

[OOC: Open as decks often are. I'm asleep now though. Sleeeep.]

Comments

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"So you're saying it's a precarious balance between very clever secrecy and being outwitted by a child."

[wannabehunter]

"Exactly," Jo said. "I know that when I take over the world, I'll have a four-year-old advisor to point out flaws in my plans."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"Who better than to point out gaping holes in strategy?" he agreed not at all seriously. "Though now I know your secret hiding place, so I'm a threat to security."

[wannabehunter]

"Not so," Jo replied. "I just need to keep you on my side through judicious use of bribery and universal health care."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"How can I say no to an offer for universal health care? Which isn't to say that I won't, just that I can't think of a reason to. I suppose it would depend on what other bribery was involved."

[wannabehunter]

"It'd would have to be something I could deliver," Jo said. "Doesn't look too good for me to be making promises I can't keep."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"And something that appeals to me," he pointed out. "No point in trying to bribe me with something I'm not interested in. I think you have your work cut out for you there."

[wannabehunter]

"So the personal cabana boy's out then?"

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"While a thoughtful bribe, not exactly something I'd put to good use."

[wannabehunter]

"At least not in public."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

Edmund coughed in response. He might have choked on a small amount of coffee. "And it would be a waste of talent, so the cabana boy might be best used as your own personal servant."

[wannabehunter]

"To go along with the pool-boy and the personal masseuse," Jo agreed. "I could always get you a pony."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"I think Phillip, my horse at home, would be terribly put out if I tried to replace him with a pony." An amused smile formed as he thought of Phillip's possible reaction. "But I couldn't well turn down a pony."

[wannabehunter]

"I could even through in a monkey-pony as well," Jo added. "You like monkeys and you like ponies, right?"

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"As separate creatures."

[wannabehunter]

"Next you'll be telling me you don't like peanut butter cups either."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"I'm not sure what the two have to do with each other, but," he shrugged apologetically, "I don't like peanut butter with chocolate."

[wannabehunter]

"But they're two great tastes that taste great together!"

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"I like peanut butter with apples?" he offered.

[wannabehunter]

Jo tilted her head to one side. "That's kind of a strange combo."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"You get a spoonful of peanut butter and an apple and then smear it on the apple with each bite."

[wannabehunter]

"Still seems kinda weird."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"Says the girl who eats chocolate with peanut butter."

[wannabehunter]

"It's a balance of flavours."

[once-a-traitor.livejournal.com]

"So is apple and peanut butter. Savoury and sweet, pasty and juicy."