Congrats! Video

[runs_on_batteries]

[Tony's counted up the ballots and finished up with lunch. He's still in the dining carriage looking relaxed and pleased with the news he's giving.]

Congratulations to the new Council Members!

Those voted in are Sarai, Lightning, Feanor, Manabu, Dread, and Ignis! Ash is going to be an alternate.

So if you have any issues you'd like us to address, please contact one of the members and they can bring it up at our first meeting.

Comments

[Video]

[faithfulsupport]

[Ignis appears on screen and his tone is professional.]

I most certainly look forward to working with you and the rest of the team to whom I offer my congratulations.

Re: [Video]

[runs_on_batteries]

Relax, this isn't the Miss America Pageant.

[He gives Ignis a playful grin.]

Glad to have you aboard.

[Video]

[faithfulsupport]

[He's familiar with the term of pageant, but has no idea what the other thing is.]

I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar as to what America is.

[Ignis then slightly shakes his head, because he could then hear the humour in the other's tone. The advisor wouldn't admit that he appreciated it though because it was something he hadn't realized he'd been missing. The boys back home teased him as Tony was doing now. Hoping his slight smile wasn't showing, he nodded and the business tone was back.]

Thank you.

Re: [Video]

[runs_on_batteries]

It's a contest from where I'm from that is notorious for overly idealistic answers to questions.

[He chuckles again.]

It's my new goal in life to see you lighten up. Let's hope wherever we stop next has some liquor.

Re: [Video...jack?]

[sweetnessandfight]

Tony, if you're going to take one of our new counselors drinking, please don't get him as inebriated as you did my husband when you took him drinking, all right?

[Sarai's not inclined to be a party pooper, normally, but it's hard to make good decisions when you've got a hangover the size of Dread.]

[runs_on_batteries]

I refuse to much such a promise! Just for that.. you're off the council!

[Don't worry that irritated expression is totally fake.]

[sweetnessandfight]

As if you could manage without me!

[Don't worry, Tony, Sarai is taking it in the spirit she knows you're giving it.]

[runs_on_batteries]

I have and will do just fine, thank you Miss I-Need-A-Husband-The-Size-of-A-Whale's-Dick!

[sweetnessandfight]

How dare you air my dirty laundry, sir! Especially after I've done yours! [GASP OF SHOCK.]

[runs_on_batteries]

And here I thought we were keeping that a secret from that husband of yours.

[sweetnessandfight]

I have no idea what you're talking about.

[runs_on_batteries]

Really? None? That night at the inn.. when you're hubby was away.. shall I go on?

[He's totally kidding around, but if this doesn't get him punched it'll be a miracle.]

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[blueberryprincess]

Congratulations, Ignis.

[Video]

[faithfulsupport]

[He's both surprised and touched that she reached out to him.]

Why thank you Evie.

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[afterburner]

Yeah, congratulations, Iggy!

[No trolling here, either. He might have to forgive her the nickname, though.]

[Video]

[faithfulsupport]

[He paused a little at the 'Iggy' but nodded with a smile anyhow.]

Thank you kindly Renee.

Re: [Video]

[afterburner]

You're welcome. I know you'll do great!

[Video]

[faithfulsupport]

I appreciate your confidence.

Re: [Video]

[afterburner]

What, don't you think you'll do great?

[Video]

[faithfulsupport]

I'm sure I'll be fine, it's simply a new position.

Re: [Video]

[afterburner]

Oh, you used to this sort of thing? Chicks dig confidence. [okay there might be a tiny smidge of trolling there, but it's harmless.]

Hey, you want to meet up later? I'll sit with you at dinner or something. Bring you a congratulations gift! [Yeah not that she needs to, but she wants to, so Renee's going to and Ignis may just have to Deal With It.]

[Video]

[faithfulsupport]

[Having to be responsible for someone else since he was 6 or so, and his whole life revolved around another person, this one knows adulting and responsibility. But he's not going to address the chicks or confidence thing. Ignis doesn't see that he needs a congratulations gift or any recognition, he's just helping out like he's used to doing.]

Dinner would be fine, I'll see you later then.

[Action: Later on at dinner]

[afterburner]

[Ignorance is bliss. Renee is unaware of what's transpired since she'd seen Ignis' last transmission. She'd made a stop by the snack shop, though. Peter'd get his promised gummies at some point, and she had the gift she'd told Ignis she'd bring.

She did notice him at a table, looking--well, he always was pretty straight-faced, but there was something more off from the usual. So she slides in opposite him at the table before she even bothers to get whatever's on the menu, and kind of searches his face, brows arched. Before she speaks, she quietly slides the dark chocolate bar over.]

Something going on? You look like you saw someone kick a puppy or something. [No mockery or trolling there, just a serious question. Or as serious as she can make it, at least.]

[Action]

[faithfulsupport]

[He's been mulling over the conversation with Tony. Why did the man keep walking away from him? Sure today had been..hopefully out of the ordinary. And really, there were far more attractive men on the train, so why him? Why did Tony run after him? And what was with the look in those dark eyes?

Ignis didn't even realize that anything showed on his face other than thoughtful. So when Renee sat across from him he registered her presence but didn't acknowledge anything until he saw a chocolate bar coming at him.]

No, nothing is amiss. Why do you ask?

[Typical Ignis response is typical.]

[Action]

[afterburner]

I told you. [A little flat, but even that response to her came off like something was eating him. She knew Ignis was really restrained from their very first meeting on the train, so Renee didn't expect a lot. She also knew how thrilled she was when someone tried to get her to talk when she didn't want to, so she wasn't about to force him, either.]

Plus you've got a little wrinkle right...here. [She pointed at the center of her forehead, slightly above her nose and between her brows.] That usually doesn't live there--'least it didn't last time we talked.

[But then she shrugs and smiles, one that's slightly self-deprecating.] You don't have to talk to me. You don't owe me anything, 'cept we have to live together for the foreseeable future, and I piss off enough people just by existing. But if you need to get something off your chest, I got a pair of ears to listen, at least.