seems I was born for this.

[payglorytoashes]

Who: OPEN
What: Rodolphus goes to Hellsing to get reinstated and lurk around because he has no life. He could be accosted there or on the way.
Where: Sobek Croix
When: the morning after his return
Notes: Though he is obviously not a social butterfly, Rodolphus would probably make a point of seeking out anybody at Hellsing he knew from before and at least nodding at them to indicate he's back (excluded: Integra, who he'd assume was informed by Nuala, and Alucard, because really who the hell seeks out Alucard of their own accord also why would Alucard care). This does not HAVE to happen and can totally be handwaved, but he'd make an effort to do so, jsyk.
Warnings: nothin, he's on his best behavior.

Commuting is not an issue for wizards, and Rodolphus is usually so indifferent to his surroundings that he might easily stay at the Valhalla indefinitely. He had in fact told Lucius otherwise, but that was the kind of answer he was expected to give. Still, there is something comforting about Sobek Croix. He is inclined to look for another cottage there. Before that can happen, however, he wishes to have his badge and paperwork in order.

It is early when he comes to the Hellsing guild hall, a book in hand in case he has to wait in the lobby; Nuala may have left notice with the desk sergeant, or not, or his CiD may not be sufficient identification. It's not a big deal to him.

Comments

[payglorytoashes]

He inclines his head as agreement. "Perhaps once I've taken a few jobs."

There's a certain passive-aggressive satisfaction in acknowledging the simple reality of a paycheck, where once he (and others of his circle) might have found the idea galling. But that would have been many, many years ago, even if he is not so different. Azkaban embittered Sirius; it distilled Rodolphus.

[rhinemaid]

“I'll find you something to start you off again,” she says, a decision made on split-second impulse, like far too many that she makes. “Welcome back gift.” People do things like that, don't they? Presents for literally every occasion isn't just a bad habit of her extended family? As eccentricities go, it's probably a mild one, she has to think.

[payglorytoashes]

"If you wish." He sounds only a little bemused because he sees it the same way Ilde does: people do things like that. It's a thing that happens, though usually to other people, and he always appreciate gifts of books. Probably even if they're about dicks.

[rhinemaid]

“Well, I always do what I wish,” she says, blithely, well aware it isn't true and - enjoying the idea for a moment that it could be. She is, in fairness, willful enough right up until the point where someone actually pushes back, something that happens more rarely than it likely should.

Though she's trying, lately. Thinking ahead. Checking herself against people whose judgement she trusts more. Writing things down and then looking at them later, instead of leaving them aside. Thinking about things that people do, and making more of an effort to find out why, exactly. So there's that.

“Are you going back to Hellsing?”

[payglorytoashes]

It's funny, how the sentiment is Bellatrix-esque, just more blithely stated (and presumably more well-meaning... in comparison, at least). The nod he gives in response is as much acknowledgment/agreement of the first statement as it is answer to the question. Perhaps it's not true if considered baldly as fact, but it is true to something in her, he thinks, just like it was true to something in Bellatrix, and that's something he hadn't known explicitly about Ilde, therefore interesting.

"So I must take my leave. But I'm pleased to have seen you."

[rhinemaid]

“So am I. Pleased to see you, I mean, not--”

...herself. Yes. You know what, he probably knew that.

“I'll call you, when I find a book,” she says, sliding her sunglasses back on and half-turning - the walk to the nearest train station will be good for her. “Good luck with Hellsing- take care of yourself.”