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Eris rolled his eyes at Maxwell's predictable response to Antigone. Such a socially awkward kid, he could have at least [i]pretended[/i] to care. Another in a growing list of improvements needing to be made. He'd have to get that Astorio contact on reserve. [color=ccff99]"Of course pets are allowed, why else do you think they allow mages to dorm with vampires?"[/color] He informed Wells with an air of nonchalance. [color=ccff99]"It would be too much of a hassle to have a separate quarters for immature mages. Can you imagine the pandemonium, letting them roam free and mingle alone without any guidance?"[/color] Not to mention the actual consequences of fights and unauthorized hookups. If either one of those situations would happen, it would be because [i]he[/i] wanted it to.

Varis' comment caught Eris' attention, his jaw dropping at the accusation. [color=ccff99]"A [i]rat[/i]? How could you say such a thing with this adorable face?"[/color] He nuzzled Maxie happily, much to her delight. [color=ccff99]"She's small and cute and absolutely perfect for lessons, and once I'm done with her, she'll make a great gift."[/color] He cast a wary gaze on Antigone, who didn't seem to react much to Varis' comment except to bow his head. Eh, being second best should be something he's used to by now. 

Actually, since he still had his mage here, he figured he could do one last thing for him. [color=ccff99]"Before I forget, Wells here could probably use an idea for a focus,"[/color] He jabbed a finger Max's way. [color=ccff99]"Why don't you and Josette show him what you use?[/color]

The woman took off her hat and tugged on the bun until it unraveled, holding the golden orbital hairpin in the palm of her hand. Antigone seemed surprised by the request, but complied just as quickly, turning his collar up slightly. A small, gold stud glinted as he prodded it with his thumb. 

Eris seemed satisfied, dismissing the pair with a wave of his hand. Hopefully seeing them would help the kid choose one faster so hey wouldn't have to linger long. The woman wordlessly tied her hair back up, once again opening the car door for Antigone. Oh, right, before he would forget, he did want one more thing. [color=ccff99]"Wrap up any lingering work you have today, tomorrow I need you to look into something for me,"[/color] He told him, throwing him a wink.

[color=00FA9A]"Yes, sir,"[/color] Antigone said, once again bowing to Varis and offering Max a slight wave before getting into the car.

Holding Maxie happily, Eris looked around the street, stopping when he spotted the apothecary. They [i]could[/i] just go over and get something mundane, but there was another option to consider. Looking at Max once again, he gave him a rather cheeky grin. [color=ccff99]"You know, I bet you'd prefer a focus that isn't so easy taken,"[/color] He said. [color=ccff99]"That said, pretty sure a Prince Albert would do nicely. We could get matching ones, too!"[/color] He swayed his hips for a moment, raising his eyebrows.

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[sub][right]Hangin' around town with: [@Achronum][@Scribe of Thoth][/right][/sub]