[Sodium_noir] Hell is Other People

[Spikey]

Jeremiah Buford and Ettienne St. Clair
Mostly Harmless Nosferatu and Toreador Master of Elysium
Sinclair Mansion
 
"Its survival, you see."  Buford unclenched his fist and put the pipe back into his mouth.  "Everything in nature, even things that look as harmless this little tree here, has an instinctual desire for more than it already has.  More sunlight, more food, more water.  And it's not even a question of dominance."  Buford turned his head and locked eyes with St. Clair.  "It's an ingrained need to gorge on what's available, because availability today doesn't guarantee that it will be there tomorrow."

Ettienne listened to the Nosferatu speak, half enraptured by his eloquence. In truth he had never considered the Bonsai trees in this way before, he had thought them pretty and rather clever, but no more. 

"Nature is a harsh teacher!" he answered, "But I'd never thought to look for her lessons in such a place Mr Buford. It never ceases to amaze me, the wisdom of your Clan! A pity dear Margeurite would take a fit if she did see you, because once she was enlightened to your existence I think she would certainly become a fan."

He looked away from the tree, fearing that concentration on its intricate shape might capture his attention too deeply.

"I trust you are well? My spies tell me that you're still a force to be reckoned with in many circles!"

(Tag Buford)

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