[Hm, had someone recently said not to engage with the powerful, impervious, and potentially dangerous brother of one Elijah? Peter might be getting a little senile in his old age, he can't recall. What's he to do?
... Ring ring, Klaus, it's the telephone!]
Klaus Mikaelson, yes? Hello again, it's Peter Pan. Do you have some time for a question or two? I confess I'm a little curious about something.
[ Instantly, he's suspicious. During their first encounter, Peter certainly didn't give him the impression that he was the type to call someone just for a small chat - especially someone he'd just met. ]
You're in luck - I've plenty of time to spare. What's on your mind?
[Klaus clearly underestimates just how much of a nosy bastard this cultural icon is. And how bored sometimes. Putting his thumb in a pie and seeing what happens? That qualifies as a lovely afternoon.]
In that case, hope you don't mind if it's a bit personal, but after the message someone calling themselves your brother left, I was curious what he must have against you to warn the rest of us.
You didn't strike me as the kind of mindless villain that gets warnings like that.
[By coming on like someone who wants to get the other half of the story from the source, Peter is in a position to see where these brothers stand. Either Klaus knows the other one is out and about muddying his name, or he doesn't, in which case he soon will.]
[ Though Peter can't see it, Klaus has to close his eyes at this. He's not surprised, not with how upset Elijah still seems to be with him concerning that whole dagger incident.
His grip on the communicator tightens, almost breaking it but he stops himself in time. ]
Us villains typically try to keep a low profile when we're imprisoned in such a place. [ Not that it would have lasted long anyway - he has a fantastic habit of pissing plenty of people off, even without the threats and intimidation he usually employs. ] We had a row before he arrived here, and it seems he might still be a little cross with me.
[ Complete understatement there - Elijah had been livid from what he remembers, and he seems to be in about that same mood when it comes to Klaus. This just confirms it. ]
Tell me, did he make general accusations, or perhaps warn everyone at large that I'm the devil returned to walk the earth?
Ah, I suppose it does. This technology is so tricky! I can't imagine being born in a world where these videos and devices are the norm. It seems so... seedy, being able to exclude someone on a list like that. Not a lot of effort goes into it.
[He's gotten used to it here, though he lacks the same years and experience as Klaus. Even so, give him some ink and paper any day! Family feuds are just as amusing in worlds without contact lists and blocking functions.
But he digresses...]
I'll show you if you want to watch it. Since I assume I'm part of the audience he does want watching, it works on my device just fine.
[ The digression, though not directly tied to the problem at hand, is still noted on Klaus' mental notes on everyone he's come across. Old habits die hard, even when he isn't looking for weaknesses to poke holes in. ]
You're more than welcome to stop by. Fourth floor, the first room. I would like to see what my brother had to say first hand.
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... Ring ring, Klaus, it's the telephone!]
Klaus Mikaelson, yes? Hello again, it's Peter Pan. Do you have some time for a question or two? I confess I'm a little curious about something.
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You're in luck - I've plenty of time to spare. What's on your mind?
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In that case, hope you don't mind if it's a bit personal, but after the message someone calling themselves your brother left, I was curious what he must have against you to warn the rest of us.
You didn't strike me as the kind of mindless villain that gets warnings like that.
[By coming on like someone who wants to get the other half of the story from the source, Peter is in a position to see where these brothers stand. Either Klaus knows the other one is out and about muddying his name, or he doesn't, in which case he soon will.]
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His grip on the communicator tightens, almost breaking it but he stops himself in time. ]
Us villains typically try to keep a low profile when we're imprisoned in such a place. [ Not that it would have lasted long anyway - he has a fantastic habit of pissing plenty of people off, even without the threats and intimidation he usually employs. ] We had a row before he arrived here, and it seems he might still be a little cross with me.
[ Complete understatement there - Elijah had been livid from what he remembers, and he seems to be in about that same mood when it comes to Klaus. This just confirms it. ]
Tell me, did he make general accusations, or perhaps warn everyone at large that I'm the devil returned to walk the earth?
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[The tone of the question isn't accusing--far from it. Peter likes to know things more than he likes to judge.
And when people own up to being villains, well... That's just fun.]
There's a video. Haven't come across it scrolling through the network?
[Because it's a doozy, he'll tell you, Klaus! A very well-articulated and self-righteous PSA with all Klaus describes and more.]
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[ Elijah may be old, but he's nowhere near technologically challenged. ]
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Ah, I suppose it does. This technology is so tricky! I can't imagine being born in a world where these videos and devices are the norm. It seems so... seedy, being able to exclude someone on a list like that. Not a lot of effort goes into it.
[He's gotten used to it here, though he lacks the same years and experience as Klaus. Even so, give him some ink and paper any day! Family feuds are just as amusing in worlds without contact lists and blocking functions.
But he digresses...]
I'll show you if you want to watch it. Since I assume I'm part of the audience he does want watching, it works on my device just fine.
voice
You're more than welcome to stop by. Fourth floor, the first room. I would like to see what my brother had to say first hand.
voice
[And you know what they say, sharing is caring.]
First room on the fourth floor. I'll find it.