Because ahaha why the heck not.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{Suddenly, Clive! This is essentially what has just happened, as one second he was being led away from the wreckage of his machine by Inspector Chelmly, and now he's in a rather fancy looking lobby. What the heck.

He takes a few cautious steps, weary of his pounding head, and looks about.}

... Hello? Is there anyone here?

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[notsolegal]

I guess that... it'd make sense for them to try to hide it if there were problems, too.

...but... it's not like we'd get a straight answer from Mother...

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

...I suppose... it doesn't matter. {They were adults, right? They could handle it, right?}

[notsolegal]

Yeah...

And it's irrelevant while he isn't here anyway, really.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{Nodnod.}

...What now? {He's completely at a loss as to where to go from here.}

[notsolegal]

Ahh...

Well, you probably ought to pick a room. Most of them are empty... if you want a room near Mother and myself, though, I could show you where we're staying?

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

That... would be nice. {He picks himself up off the ground and stands at his full height. Hey, are you taller than him?}

[notsolegal]

[Well... he had to be taller than someone.]

Come on, then.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{You're taller than Luke! Then again, everyone's taller than Luke.
He nods and allows you to lead the way.}

[notsolegal]

[That one doesn't even count, double, don't be silly.]

Mother and I have been staying on the third floor, from what I've seen so far it's empty apart from us...

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

Must be nice when you need some quiet.

[notsolegal]

Mmm... most of the place is empty though, from what I've seen, so quiet isn't all that hard to come by.

[Once he gets them to the third floor, he gestures to one of the doors.]

Well, that's mine... and the one next to it is Mother's.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{He stares at Mother's door for a moment, before choosing the door on the opposite side from yours.}

[notsolegal]

...if you want to go and speak to her, I won't mind leaving you alone.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{He stops for a moment. Does he want to see her? Would she want to see him?

He nods, eventually.}

[notsolegal]

[Clive nods, stepping over to the door to his own room.]

Just knock for her then, double. And I suppose I'll see you around.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{He nods, waving vaguely. When you've gone, he stares at the door for a long moment before stepping forward to rap on the door.}

[icefreckled.livejournal.com]

[There's a long pause before Maria answers the knock, opening the door to peer down at him.]

Clive? What is it?

[Yeah, she just... assumes it's the other Clive again.]

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

Erm, hello, Mother... {REALLY AKWARD.}

[icefreckled.livejournal.com]

[What why do you sound so awkward. ...wait...]

...ah! You're... a different one, aren't you?

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{Nodnod. Just kinda. Staring at you. You look younger than he remembers.}

[icefreckled.livejournal.com]

Well... don't stand out there gawping, come inside.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

{He does so, still very akwardly. Still, he can't help but smile slightly. You act exactly as he remembers you.}

It's... nice to see you...

[icefreckled.livejournal.com]

And it's nice to see you looking well, Clive.

[She shuts the door, pausing to look him up and down once that's done.]

You don't look as skinny as the other one.

[crazyclever.livejournal.com]

Ah, well, I'm... a bit younger than the other me. {That is still really weird to refer to another him.}

[icefreckled.livejournal.com]

Mmm... [She watches him a little, then nods sharply.]

Would you like some tea?