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You never have appreciated tea properly.

[ eames is letting it lie, more preoccupied with getting the door to the flat open so he can ripple back into his own body. the clothing that hung loose on his forgery strains at the seams, and he gives a sigh.

someday he'll learn to forge clothing into the bargain. ]

[A smirk]

You need to get out of those.

Do I? I thought I'd keep them on.

[ irritably. do you even know how many outfits he's ruined trying to perfect this arthur? some poor bastard's bank account will never be the same. ]

[Arthur seems amused but he goes to the deliveries and pulls out a suit - it is larger than Arthur, it is intended for Eames]

Here.

[It's not his usual custom suit; it's something a little less formal. The material is funny, slightly, like it has a different sort of drape]

Did you bring me back something?

[ eames does sound vaguely surprised. this wasn't expected. ]

Merry Christmas.

[Said flatly.]

I extracted for a man who told me about a tailor who was working on fabric that was suited for shapeshifter. Your name didn't come up, don't worry.

[ there's obvious pleasure on eames face as he runs a hand over the fabric. eames may never take this suit off. ]

And I haven't gotten you a thing. How rude of me.

You can owe me.

[Arthur doesn't quite smile but then he is very serious]

I thought you might need something.

I do.

[ there's no point in lying about that. how many times has he been stuck in a forge because he couldn't navigate the clothing issue? ]

Thank you, Arthur.

You're welcome.

[Arthur goes and gets a glass of water]

[ and eames goes off to try out the suit. which of course means that when he reappears he's forged arthur.

thank yous with eames involve endless trolling. ]

[Arthur nearly drops his glass in surprise - he's not used to getting forged, especially in real life - and rubs his eyes]

Do you want to go with Eddie to some kind of strip club in that?

[ the exaggerated expression of surprise probably looks out of place on arthur's face. oh well. ]

Beg pardon?

He wants to take me out this weekend.

[Arthur shakes his head]

He's very persistent. He suggested I choose the venue.

[ eames mirrors the movement, then reaches down to adjust his cuffs in a flawless impersonation. he's worked with arthur far too long; this is all second nature. ]

Is this a social call or something more?

[To his credit, Arthur doesn't seem terribly bothered.]

With Edward Nygma? It could be either, or both. He could be honest when he says he's just interested in keeping me happy, although if that's the case, then he doesn't know me well at all.

I suppose I could spare an evening, in that event.

[ it seems the least he can do, especially when arthur has come home bearing such impressive gifts. ]

James and I were considering a project relating to him anyway.

Just be careful what you say. I don't think he can see through a forge, but he can still tell if you're lying.

[pause.]

What kind of project?

Does it not depend upon the nature of the lie?

[ because when eames forged, it was not impersonation. it was the wearing of another's skin. it was becoming them for a time. testing that on eddie would be interesting, to say the least. ]

I'm not certain. We're meeting to hammer out details sometime soon.

I don't know. I don't know how much his power catches.

[Arthur finally shrugs off his coat]

If you need backup.

[ eames considers that for a moment, then rolls his shoulder, shifting smoothly into his blond forge, then again into himself. he looks ridiculously pleased with himself. ]

It always surprises me when you admit there are things you don't know.

I'll make sure not to do it too often.

[His eyes flicker towards Eames. He likes that forge but will never admit it]

[ the jacket is shucked off and laid carefully across the back of the couch. ]

Excellent. You being in the dark throws the world off axis.

Right.

I've been up for twenty five hours. I'm going to bed.

Shouldn't neglect your sleep like that, my dear.

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