I have, but I'm more concerned about the situation you've found yourself in, Matthias. You're a man of principles. [ And from a similarly conservative country, from everything Cheol-gang's been able to discern from his reactions to this place. ] I understand your desire to help her, but for a man to reside with a woman and contract with her... that communicates intent to wed, don't you think?
I want to be sure that you understand what you've just agreed to.
[ Well, if Cheol-gang is concerned, maybe Matthias ought to start worrying. He's a rational man, after all. And a good judge of character, since the way he describes Matthias is correct... ]
You are right. I will make sure Cleo knows my goal is not to wed her. Ever.
But I do want to move out of the Down as soon as possible. It's a disgrace.
As in Cleo Cazo, his animal of a neighbor, if he's interpreting Matthias' earlier message which made mention of an "unconventional pet" correctly. Unbelievable. After a few moments of fury, however, it occurs to him that an experience this inevitably terrible will at least serve to scare Matthias off attempting to secure a contract on his own for this next term, which will be of benefit to him, Cho Cheol-gang. ]
I wish you had spoken to me first, Matthias. I would have been happy to offer you a contract to avoid someone under my command being forced to stay with that woman. I do urge you to reconsider sharing accommodations with her, now that the deed has been done - the vermin in her apartment are a serious health threat which I have spoken to the super about.
[ But then Cleo would still have been in trouble, locked up... No, he made the right decision, even if the thought of being contracted to Cheol-gang makes him feel way more comfortable than being contracted to any woman.
He doesn't even bat an eyelid at "under my command". Apparently he's just accepted that as fact now. ]
You know of Cleo? There is only really one rat she spends time with the most. The others are there to help her when she needs them, such as when she feels threatened.
She has a tragic past, sir. I am more understanding of her rat stick since learning more about it.
[ For a moment Cheol-gang just stares at those last two paragraphs, genuinely blown away—considering that Matthias seems to be coming from a time prior to electricity, one might think that he would see the problem of sleeping with vermin (Cleo Cazo, of course, among them).
He doesn't give a shit about anyone's "tragic past", of course, but if there was ever someone who deserved it, it'd be that bitch. ]
That's a pity, but be careful, Matthias. That woman lives in squalor, and she's shown herself to be unpredictable. And of course I would have offered to contract - I apologize for not speaking sooner. Either way, if you need anything, I live across the hall.
I'm afraid there isn't that much that's in your power to do, but thank you. That's a very generous offer.
[ Except kill them or scatter rat poison within the bounds of the apartment, but he doesn't have Matthias' trust quite enough for that one yet. Better to let the Super sort this one out. Or stamp on them like bugs if they ever leave the city-defined premises of her apartment. ]
I will let you know if there is anything I'd like you to do, but in the meantime, don't hesitate to reach out to me if things go south with her. I mean that.
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I want to be sure that you understand what you've just agreed to.
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You are right. I will make sure Cleo knows my goal is not to wed her. Ever.
But I do want to move out of the Down as soon as possible. It's a disgrace.
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As in Cleo Cazo, his animal of a neighbor, if he's interpreting Matthias' earlier message which made mention of an "unconventional pet" correctly. Unbelievable. After a few moments of fury, however, it occurs to him that an experience this inevitably terrible will at least serve to scare Matthias off attempting to secure a contract on his own for this next term, which will be of benefit to him, Cho Cheol-gang. ]
I wish you had spoken to me first, Matthias. I would have been happy to offer you a contract to avoid someone under my command being forced to stay with that woman. I do urge you to reconsider sharing accommodations with her, now that the deed has been done - the vermin in her apartment are a serious health threat which I have spoken to the super about.
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[ But then Cleo would still have been in trouble, locked up... No, he made the right decision, even if the thought of being contracted to Cheol-gang makes him feel way more comfortable than being contracted to any woman.
He doesn't even bat an eyelid at "under my command". Apparently he's just accepted that as fact now. ]
You know of Cleo? There is only really one rat she spends time with the most. The others are there to help her when she needs them, such as when she feels threatened.
She has a tragic past, sir. I am more understanding of her rat stick since learning more about it.
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He doesn't give a shit about anyone's "tragic past", of course, but if there was ever someone who deserved it, it'd be that bitch. ]
That's a pity, but be careful, Matthias. That woman lives in squalor, and she's shown herself to be unpredictable. And of course I would have offered to contract - I apologize for not speaking sooner. Either way, if you need anything, I live across the hall.
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You have nothing to apologize for. Everything has still worked out.
[ Perhaps not for the best, but at least all is resolved. ]
I did not know you lived so close to her... If she offended you somehow, I will make sure it does not happen again.
animal death mention cw
[ Except kill them or scatter rat poison within the bounds of the apartment, but he doesn't have Matthias' trust quite enough for that one yet. Better to let the Super sort this one out. Or stamp on them like bugs if they ever leave the city-defined premises of her apartment. ]
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Being a good person is the worst. ]
I know there is little I can do as a Submissive, but my offer to aid you in any way is always open.
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