@ohdoctor ── ❝ a beautiful lie ❞
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A polite smile rested on the harbinger's features, which displayed a perfect mask made of solid and beautiful porcelain. No cracks could be seen in it, never mind how closely one looked. It was one of Pantalone's many talents, to make anyone believe a lie, believe that what he did was from the bottom of his heart and that there was not a thread of ill in, what he was doing. The man, who would be dead by morning, smiled back and thanked him over and over for accepting the apology that he had said more than Pantalone could count on one hand. A business deal had been broken and therefore, there was no use of this one anymore. It was like watching a deer eat from the palm of his hand, while he stood with an invisible knife against its throat. It was quite amusing.
Watching the man walk away, who was going to be leaving quite some mora in their pockets tomorrow, and a business that they could sink their claws into, Pantalone continued to smile, even as those words caught in his ears. Turning slightly towards his partner in crime, who seemingly had been watching from the sidelines, the tall male smiled more sinister as a glint entered deep purple, showing a nature that he showed for none other than his fellow harbingers.
A low, amused chuckle danced upon glossy lips as a perfectly manicured hand lifted, to hide his slightly wicked smile. The lie had been in the form of an expensive wine bottle with unnoticeable poison, that would leave no trace after it had taken its victim. It really was a beautiful lie.
❝ Your lies are always beautiful, my dear Dottore. I am sure, it would be a sight, but I will be busy, collecting that debt tomorrow and expanding our business on this generous gentleman's behalf. I look forward to you telling me, how this one took effect. ❞
It was always interesting to hear, what progress his partner made.