* MILLION DOLLAR MAN.

   “ Believe me, Sir, being in your presence brings me no pleasure….. I only came to return one of gifts” she would have wanted nothing more than to throw her necklace, but she won’t embarrass herself by causing a scene. She handed it to him, wondering if he would accept, or just insult her. 

         ❛  You’re quite DISTRACTING, you know.  ❜ It’s as if there isn’t a SCREAMING man in front of him, his eyes are trained on the man next to him. Powerful. He takes each situation he’s in and maneuvers it, uses it to his own advantage, and March is endlessly impressed by it. The knife in his hand shines, glinting in the dim light of the room.

          ❛  You seem to be quite down in the dumps, sir. Here, have a drink.  ❜ An arm outstretches, offering a glass of brandy to the man sitting at the bar. He’s seen his fair share of unhappy guests in this hotel, but none quite as DISTRAUGHT as this man. There’s an air about him, one that March can’t quite put his finger on - one that he desires to know more about. ❛  On the house.  ❜

          ❛  Ah! Dandy Mott! A pleasure to see you again, my good fellow, I trust you and your mother have been enjoying your stay?  ❜ This is a guest that March looks forward to having - the darkness that surrounds him is intriguing and INVITING. He’s quite high class, though, so he makes sure that the duo have a fantastic stay each time they visit.

         “with all due respect, wouldn’tit be wiser to simply, ah…abstainfrom killing anyone during tourist season? someone could stumble across acorpse or something…”

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          ❛  Miss O’Hara.  ❜ March’s voice is smooth, far too calm for what he is about to say. He turns to the maid - nothing like Miss Evers, far younger, much more NAIVE. Hazel had protested with her entire heart when March mentioned hiring a new maid, insisting that the workload was not too heavy, but he’d hired the girl either way. ❛  What makes you think that these linens are even close to the level of pristine cleanliness that the Hotel Cortez requires?  ❜

          ❛  I do not associate myself with TRAITORS, Miss Evers, so it would be much appreciated if you would kindly leave my quarters IMMEDIATELY.  ❜ A stern, dark gaze refuses to leave that of the woman’s, seeing nothing but a pathetic creature. (  Perhaps that was all he’d ever seen.  )

          ❛  I’m SORRY, my dear, but I’m afraid your husband is not here.  ❜ March doesn’t appreciate the woman’s tone, the FIRE in her eyes that he can only assume is from anger. Quite unwarranted anger, he believes. ❛  However, we would be happy to have you stay here at my -- our hotel. Please speak to Liz Taylor if you would like a room.  ❜