Let's see...an Agatha Christie reference, a North by Northwest quote, a butchered To Kill a Mockingbird quote, and a Little Man Tate idea. I am on a roll! Thazit, though. I did write all this a long time ago, but I've finally gotten around to posting all of it.
So. Thatzit.
Disclaimer: Refer to beginning of story.
"Would you shoot me if I sat here?"
"I think I should ask you the same question."
"I could never shoot you."
"I hope so."
"I know so."
"Why are you on the Blue Train?"
"Felt like taking a trip."
"Are you sure you didn't look up the list of passengers?"
"There are many things that I know about royalty. Which train they take would not be among them."
"All right then. You may sit down."
"Thank you."
"Charmed."
"You are not."
"So you're not angry with me?"
"Why would I be?"
"...No reason."
"You always have one."
"Do I?"
"Well, as far as I know."
"There you are then."
"Anything on the menu you recommend?"
"The brook trout. A little trouty, but quite good."
"I'll pass, thanks."
"Suit yourself."
"You could have told me."
"I couldn't have."
"Out of all the things you have ever said to me, that's the only one I refuse to believe."
"Refuse away."
"How is Andrea?"
"She's doing well. Fussing a little, now that she's teething, but perfect in every other way."
"I wouldn't expect less."
"No, I don't think you would."
"You look beautiful."
"I look terrible. And besides, when have you ever cared just how I looked? Really."
"I've always cared. You look like a picture."
"You didn't say what kind of picture."
"I can't win."
"I shan't let you."
"I guess at the end of this trip we'll part ways."
"Most likely."
"I don't expect I shall ever, truly, see you again."
"Neither do I."
"I lo—"
"Don't say it. Please don't say it."
"All right then. How about...how about, instead of saying goodbye, we'll just say 'Good luck.'?"
"Sure. Whatever works for you."
"You're the one who's always had the problems with goodbyes."
"Because I so hate saying them to you."
"Here we are. Well, your Highness, it has been an interesting time on this train."
"Indeed it has been, Mr. Bradley."
"Good luck."
"Good luck to you, too. I was delighted to meet you."
"If you will excuse my bluntness, are you happy, your Majesty?"
"So happy, Mr. Bradley."
"Well then. Good luck."
"Good luck."
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