ALTER EGO AU

[enigmaster]

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[enigmaster]

No kidding. [...Er.] I mean... Ah... Mm, certainly.

[agoodname]

[alskfhs this guy he just keeps doing this The corner of Oswald's mouth curls into a smirk] No, no, Mr. Nygma. [he takes a sip of his drink] I find your honesty...refreshing. I haven't had someone be bold enough to call an organizational flaw a joke in years.

[enigmaster]

I think most people would've thrown me out the office by now.

[agoodname]

Oh, yes, certainly. [he takes a sip of his whiskey] Fortunately, I'm not most people.

[enigmaster]

Still thinking it over, then? [how does he stop talking how do people just stop???]

[agoodname]

[That...actually pulls a small chuckle out of him. And he almost...looks a bit surprised at himself--before he covers it up by taking a sip of his whiskey] You could say that.

[enigmaster]

Well, careful deliberation is important. [shut up shut up stop talking or he WILL throw you out]

[agoodname]

Essential, some would say. [he hums, swirling the liquid in his glass] Though, I must admit, impulsivity and improvisation can be a boon in some areas.

[enigmaster]

...Important skills in this line of work, I gather.

[agoodname]

[and at that he just smirks] ...you're very astute, Mr. Nygma.

[enigmaster]

...Also a rather important trait. In general.

[agoodname]

I would certainly say so. It seems to have served you well so far.

[enigmaster]

[Debatable.] Well... It seems to be at present, anyway.

[agoodname]

Yes, well, at the end of the day, that's what's important, isn't it? That you're still here?

[enigmaster]

I suppose that is one way of looking at it... mhm. [he's kind of surprised he's apparently not fucking this up]

[agoodname]

Oh? [he arches an eyebrow] How would you look at it, then?

[enigmaster]

Ah, I... um... No particular way. I suppose I'm simply more pessimistic... in general. [someone save him]

[agoodname]

[and he pauses at that, to study him] ...fair enough, I suppose. [he hums a bit, looking at him, assessing] ...You are a very interesting man, Mr. Nygma. [and he's taking one more sip before finishing off his drink] I'll be interested to see your results.

[enigmaster]

Ah... Good? [sdkfhdf what wait heck--] I mean, I'm... glad to hear that. I'll make sure my results won't let you down, of course.

[agoodname]

[oh good. he still can be flustered. How cute~]

I'm certain you will. [he sits back in his chair a bit] Mr. Penn will ensure that you get a copy of your employment contract on your desk on Monday. When do you usually like to begin work?

[enigmaster]

[is this a trap this feels like a trap] Um. Whenever, I suppose....?

[agoodname]

[he arches an eyebrow at that] In that case, I'll let you secure a time with Mr. Penn on Monday for him to take you around the office.a

[enigmaster]

Ah... hm. Of course.

[agoodname]

[there's silence, for a moment--before the corner of Oswald's mouth quirks, and he shifts his gaze behind Edward towards the door] Have a lovely rest of your weekend, Mr. Nygma.

[enigmaster]

Um. Yes. Thank you. And... you as well. [Cool, okay, well. Time to. Get up, then, and... get going. Out of here.]