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[It's taken Asterios a few tries to get this thing to work - technology is still beyond him, really. But he's pretty sure he got it working this time, though he gives the screen a few more pokes just in case. Holding it in one hand, he tries to angle it so it only shows his face, and not his giant horns and his scarred body. He figures the less they see the better his odds. Anyway...]

... It is clear. Staying... a while.

[He speaks slowly, his voice surprisingly soft if you don't know him.]

While here... I am, thinking, maybe... learn, more words. Easier to... communicate? Want to learn words. Any words. But... can offer. Little, in return.

[Pause, trying to think it over.]

Am strong. If need strength... I can, lift. Carry. Break. Fight. In exchange.

Okay. Thank you.

[A beat. Is he missing anything?]

... Asterios. Name is... Asterios.

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No.

[But after a second, the question really hits him.]

... Fluffy?

Oh yes! Fluffy! [She gestured to her neck and behind her head.]

Fluffy.

[He touches his mane a bit, trying to confirm the word. Guess you've taught him a new one already, Alice!]

This is... Fluffy.

MNN! Very much so! I wish I could pet it!... Ah, if that's alright with you!

[he almost says no... But. technically Peter had, and it would be unfair to deny others the same. And maybe when she sees all of him, she'd be frightened and run away.]

... Mmm. All right.

[Asterios, you have no idea.]

Really! Ah, splendid! When shall we meet!

When shall we meet...?

[Wait wait wait! He thought this was more of a 'if we ever meet, it'll be okay' sort of deal, not an instant arrangement!

How does this child keep pulling the rug out from under him?!]

[She's full of surprises, this one.]

Yes, just so, sir. Is there a time that suits you best?

... I do not know. I do not have... schedule?

[Is he using that word right, he's not sure...]

Well, neither do I... Ah! Then tomorrow should be perfect. We can have tea together! Do you like tea, Mr. Asterios?

... Can drink tea.

[He gives up. He knows he lost control.]

Splendid! A tea party, then.

A... tea party.

[This is his life, apparently???]

Have you ever been to one before, Mr. Asterios?

[Slowly shakes his head no.]

... Have heard, of them. Nursery Rhyme... likes them.

I don't know of a nursery rhyme that likes them, but I know I certainly do!

[Shakes his head.]

Nursery Rhyme... name of Servant. Back home. Has many... tea parties.

A servant named Nursery Rhyme? Did they work in a nursery, or was it something more silly like working in a kitchen?

[Hoo boy. He's not the guy to explain the ins and outs of Fate-verse. What's the simplest way to answer, but also not lie?]

Servants do... whatever, Master says. Nursery Rhyme... can make, sweets. Chocolate.

Ah! I would love to be able to make sweets and chocolate! That would be a splendid ability!

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