He couldn't say he was completely surprised, but Esker knew something was brewing inside Dodger's head when she suddenly stopped walking. Not wanting to leave her behind, the doctor stood beside her where she stopped, keeping up his content facade for just a while longer.

"A common area?" the half-demon inquired rhetorically. "Hm. I suppose we could stay there." With a chuckle, he added, "It would be very kind of you to treat me to sustenance like that. So please, feel free." The bit Dodger added about her 'talent' definitely flicked some light switches inside Esker's head, especially if it allowed her to spruce up food and drinks at will. [i]Seems I was right about the sketchpad, then,[/i] the doctor thought to himself with a widening grin.

"Please, lead the way, madam." The half-demon gave a forced bow. "I'm not horribly familiar with this mansion quite yet, so any assistance would be very much welcome."

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