I think it's the neatest way to do it. The spell's done before you wake it up, and it only lasts as long as he signs. So he can rail against you doing it, but it's hard to prove.
[He thinks about it.]
I have the materials. I'll just need to find a worm.
[He takes another moment, and considers.]
And you have to keep him from telling Sabrina or the Dark Lady. Sabrina wouldn't understand, and Lilith-
[She might. She might understand. Eggsy is a man, and Eggsy is a mortal. She might not care. But she's also particularly attached to notions of free will and consent - things that Nick is usually attached to, except where they interfere with Dorian's pleasure, apparently.]
[Dorian believes in free will and consent, but only for witches. Mortals gave it up for the false god. He nods to the concept in offering Eggsy a modified contract rather than a free-for-all for Dorian.
Nevertheless, he has no intention of letting word get out. Lilith would be a dangerous enemy, and Sabrina doesn't seem to need a reason to dislike him.]
That's an easy enough curse to manage, but we should--what's the term? Gaslight? We should gaslight him as well.
[Not out of necessity, but because it would be amusing.]
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[With a bright smile, Dorian steps inside to take the seat across from Nick.]
I'd like to leave him enough will that he has the opportunity for amendments, but that's not a necessary condition.
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[He considers it.]
How's your singing voice?
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Positively angelic.
[Also demonic, like so much about him.]
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I assume you have some of his hair.
[Nick has Reggie’s, after all. They’re monsters, no doubt.]
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[They're not monsters; they're prepared for any eventuality.]
You're thinking of an earworm, yes?
[Appealing. Especially given,]
I'll need to make a poppet.
[A convergence he quite likes the thought of.]
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[He thinks about it.]
I have the materials. I'll just need to find a worm.
[He takes another moment, and considers.]
And you have to keep him from telling Sabrina or the Dark Lady. Sabrina wouldn't understand, and Lilith-
[She might. She might understand. Eggsy is a man, and Eggsy is a mortal. She might not care. But she's also particularly attached to notions of free will and consent - things that Nick is usually attached to, except where they interfere with Dorian's pleasure, apparently.]
She might take it badly.
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Nevertheless, he has no intention of letting word get out. Lilith would be a dangerous enemy, and Sabrina doesn't seem to need a reason to dislike him.]
That's an easy enough curse to manage, but we should--what's the term? Gaslight? We should gaslight him as well.
[Not out of necessity, but because it would be amusing.]
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I mean, you know I'm always happy to help you make him miserable.
What were you thinking? In terms of gaslighting?
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I'm not sure precisely. I want him to question whether he chose this himself.
[He's considering planting the idea that they've discussed the option previously and Eggsy's been favorable to the notion. He's just not sure how.]
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[He thinks about it a moment.]
The classic is, of course, magic can't make you do something you don't want to do.
[They are both very good liars.]
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The old ways are often the best.
[He considers this option and his smile takes a devious turn.]
I wonder if he might be convinced that this particular spell is meant to make the subject act on subconscious desires.
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[He says it comfortably. Dorian brings out the darkest side of Nick.]
But better let him try and figure it out. He might not come screaming about magic right away anyway.
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Of course. I never offer him information he doesn't need and doesn't ask for.
[He goes thoughtful a moment, sliding deeper down this rabbit hole.]
Is it too far to make him think he consented to the spell?
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Probably. The word then turns into why did I need a spell.
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[As soon as he says it, he knows it's ridiculous, and he waves the idea away.]
No, you're right. Perhaps another renewal.
[He could force a permanent contract, but there's something dissatisfying about that notion.]
Maybe eventually he won't need the spell at all.
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Well, that's the hope. After six months.
[He considers it a moment.]
Deny him sex for a while. And then give it to him again.
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I'm not entirely sure that would do the trick, but perhaps it would make him better understand how things could be.
[If he would ever relax without an impending orgasm.]
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Working here? He won't last a week before he's begging you.
[He shrugs a little.]
You're the one who trained him.
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[He thinks a moment.]
I could add one this time around. I'd like to make a few other amendments.
[Because that would work. Eggsy's hardly the most promiscuous of his employees, but he suspects that might do it.]
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You're normally so meticulously cruel with your contracts.
[He's laughing a little, but it's good-natured.]
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[He rolls his eyes, but he's not upset.]
He was barely grateful.
[Honestly. Mortals.]
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[He takes a moment.]
I'll make the poppet.
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Thank you, Nicky. I knew I could count on you.
Let me know if you ever want to play with him.
[Seems only fair.]