[Victor's the first to be a victim of his hacked pornography, so Dorian has no idea what his reply back means when he sees it, about twenty minutes later.]
[This smug little bastard. Of course, he and Dorian haven't spoken about their last encounter or the particulars of it, and why should they? Victor certainly doesn't want to discuss any of the surprisingly complicated aftershocks the winter festivities left behind with Dorian.
But he also can't tell if Dorian can pick up that it's left Victor with some things to sort through, or if Dorian just hopes Victor does as it poking around to find out.
Either way, this needling leaves him feeling grumpy and impatient.]
Perhaps. Or maybe I was just checking to see if there was anything of actual note among them.
[This reply comes much more quickly and Victorâs hope, in part, is the less he gives the more disinterested heâll seem and the more likely Dorian is to become bored.]
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What are you talking about? What portfolio?
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You know I would be the first to take responsibility for sending those if I had actually sent them. I did not.
That being said, what do you think of them?
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I did think this approach lacked your usual finesse.
And objectively speaking you already know how you look.
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And it's always pleasant to hear it confirmed by someone else.
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Is that what makes it interesting to you?
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I said ten or so.
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Which you still haven't denied looking through all of.
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But he also can't tell if Dorian can pick up that it's left Victor with some things to sort through, or if Dorian just hopes Victor does as it poking around to find out.
Either way, this needling leaves him feeling grumpy and impatient.]
Perhaps. Or maybe I was just checking to see if there was anything of actual note among them.
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If I'm the one choosing what to send then I'm sure I can find something notable for you, if you found those to be disappointing.
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Unnecessary.
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[Victor's not exactly wrong.]
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[ But is he kind of curious about what Dorian would pick out to show Victor himself? ... maybe.]