[burlesquebusiness]

[/lights a cigarette and takes a long drag]

I have been so busy...the clubs are probably going to be packed tonight. I'll have to hire more security for the girls.

[burlesquebusiness]

[[ *smooches all of you* I know I haven't really been online today and I still have many replies to do but it's getting late. I'll see you tomorrow. ]]

[vertvetiver-deactivated20260123]

im gonna go to bed at ten tonight

someone who did not go to bed at ten and never will (via letsmakeloaf)

[burlesquebusiness]

I would prefer that you kept them all together and allowed me to be present. They no everything about each other anyway and I know everything about them.

[/the girls nodded in agreement and then Joan stepped out. She was a slender woman with wavy blonde hair, full lips, and brown eyes] What is it you want to know?

[green-eyed-vigilante-archive]

*there is a slight twitch of irritation there.  Arthur doesn’t like not getting his way.  But he smiles easily again*  I am at your discretion, good sir.

*he smiles gently at the woman and takes a step forward*  Now, I know this sounds silly, but could you please tell me your full legal name and where you grew up?

[burlesquebusiness]

[/Francis-Carlisle smirks a bit at seeing the irritation but sighs softly as soon as the stranger smiles]

My name is Joan Clara Leon and I grew up in Colmar...why do you ask? 

[/she tilts her head a bit, clearly wondering if that's all that they had been wanted for]

[burlesquebusiness]

Well, if you must. Right this way.

[/walks into the club and onto the stage. Frm behind the stage he walks up a set of narrow stairs that lead to another floor] Ladies, come out here please. A man wants to ask you some questions.

[and out come a group of six girls, all absolutely gorgous regardless of some of their hair being in rollers or with bobby pins since they were getting ready for the show] Alright. Ask away.

[green-eyed-vigilante-archive]

*follows him until he reaches the stage*

*watches carefully as the women file out.  He quirks an eyebrow.  They are quite attractive, but he’s on a job, so he tries to not let his eyes linger*  *he gives a short bow, flashing a dazzling smile*  My dearest ladies, I will be asking you rather personal questions, so I do hope you won’t mind if I ask you all individually.  *he scans the bunch of them*  Is Joan present?

[burlesquebusiness]

I would prefer that you kept them all together and allowed me to be present. They no everything about each other anyway and I know everything about them.

[/the girls nodded in agreement and then Joan stepped out. She was a slender woman with wavy blonde hair, full lips, and brown eyes] What is it you want to know?

[prozvonik-deactivated20131227]

Oh, please. You’re making me blush, really. That’s lovely, then! It’s good to see that the city is booming with joyful smiles, I’m glad. And I would be more delighted for you to show me around. It’s hassle to get lost. 

[burlesquebusiness]

Fantastic. Is there any place in particular that you would like to go? If not then lets go to lunch. I no a restaurant around here that's absolutely devine. 

[/smiles at her and offers the crook of his arm]

[burlesquebusiness]

[/nods and smiles] It seemes a lot of people are lost lately. Where are you trying to get to?

[acrowsdreams]

Nowhere in p-particular. [His wings fluff up] I was just walking along without paying attention to where I was going.

[burlesquebusiness]

Well, if you have no destination there is no possible way for you to be lost. You had no path to stray from in the first place. [/winks] 

Your wings are lovely by the way. Absolutely beautiful.

[childofinsanityandanarchy-deact]

He looked up at the stranger. “Non. I’m just uh, lost.”

[burlesquebusiness]

Francis-Carlisle sighed and nodded "That's a shame. Where are you trying to get to?"

[burlesquebusiness]

Afternoon, handsome. Did you come all the way out here to see me or to see my girls?

[originalkorea]

Handsome?

Your girls? No, not really, at least I think. I’m just here to meet some collegues.

[burlesquebusiness]

Why, yes. Handsome~

Ah, well I think I know what table they're sitting at. There was a group of men that said they were waiting on someone else. Please, follow me.

[burlesquebusiness]

[/nods and kisses her head before stripping off his pants and going back into his closet]

[ribsandknives]

[Just casually]

[looks at his butt] 

[blushing] 

[Oh wowWW] 

[looks away]  I hope you have sone pants that you can wear comfortably- 

[burlesquebusiness]

Well, I have some old jeans that might fit...

[/pulls out a pair of black jeans and slips them on, grimacing a little because he is not use to the feel of the material]

[dullenglishroses]

Hmph… [Sits across from him] I find it very odd that you’d want me to join you, but thanks…I guess.

[burlesquebusiness]

Well, I already have great food. I just needed some good company. [/smiles a bit and motions for a waiter to come over and give Arthur a menu]

[dullenglishroses]

…I’m not sure you would consider me good company, but alright then. [Shrugs and glances over when the waiter comes over and takes the menu off of him before shooing him]

[burlesquebusiness]

[/sighs and makes a mental note to leave a larger than usual tip for their waiter] You know, you don't actually have to be so rude. Especially not to the hired help.

[acrowsdreams]

A-Ah [Hugs one of his own wings] I, d-definitely not for any girls um, I’m just a little lost.

[burlesquebusiness]

[/nods and smiles] It seemes a lot of people are lost lately. Where are you trying to get to?

[burlesquebusiness]

Everyone comes to my club, it doesn’t mean that I’m helping them.

[/flicks the archer’s forehead] and don’t narrow your eyes at me. Still, the name does sound familiar.

[green-eyed-vigilante-archive]

*blinks at the flick, a little surprised*  Did he just -

*clears his throat*  Well, the names of some of your girls were thrown into the police report as well.  Would I be allowed to ask them a few questions?

[burlesquebusiness]

Well, if you must. Right this way.

[/walks into the club and onto the stage. Frm behind the stage he walks up a set of narrow stairs that lead to another floor] Ladies, come out here please. A man wants to ask you some questions.

[and out come a group of six girls, all absolutely gorgous regardless of some of their hair being in rollers or with bobby pins since they were getting ready for the show] Alright. Ask away.

[burlesquebusiness]

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[sweetandstickymaple]

"How prestigious you sound. Alright Francis-Carlisle," [ He smiles. ]

"Pleasure’s all mine."

[burlesquebusiness]

Well, I am a prestigious man. Might as well have a name that sounds like it. So, about that coffee. 

[/offers thr crook of his arm]

Shall we get going?

[sweetandstickymaple]

[ He nods, delicately hooking their arms together and giving the man a quaint smile. ]

"We shall. Lead the way,"

[burlesquebusiness]

Gladly.

[/smiles softly as he walks along, pulling his coat a bit tighter around himself because it is rather cold]

[sweetandstickymaple]

[ He presses a little closer, hopefully to offer the other more heat as he does so. He looks around curiously, having not been in this area before. ]

[burlesquebusiness]

[/he walks to a cute little cafe, holding the door open for Matthew to go in before walking in as well]

Do you know what you want?

[burlesquebusiness]

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[thebrightnessofmadrid-blog]

[shrugs and uses his arms as a makeshift pillow]

Maybe those pants just shrunk when they were in the dryer? Try on some other pairs before you get them tailored.

[burlesquebusiness]

[/groans and covers his eyes with his arm]

Later. After I've had my coffee.