Always sunny in the rich man's world

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

*Money is certainly not something the Black family is in any danger of running out of - particularly not when the heir of the household rarely makes extravagant expenditures. At least - the heir of the household used to never make extravagant expenditures. However, in the past few weeks, Orion has watched as bank statements have poured in. Watched as hundreds of galleons have trickled out of the vault. Watched this without the slightest trace of alarm and only a trace of suspicious amusement.

It's rare that anything Regulus does would incite Orion's curiosity - in fact it rather seems like his son goes out of his way to prevent inciting anyone's curiosity - yet, presently, the invisibility act has failed, and Orion lies in wait, ready to sort out this new mystery.*

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[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*For someone as reluctant to keep up a conversation and share information as Regulus, it is a testament to Orion's powers of silent persuasion that Regulus almost immediately elaborates against his will while he arranges his green beans.*

Or a contribution, really.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

You've never struck me as particularly charitable.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

...I think it's rewarding when it's for something appreciated.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

I see.

*Orion's non-committal reply somehow expresses deep dissatisfaction at Regulus's cryptic response.*

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

Father? Are you - concerned by the amounts?

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

Not at all. You've barely spent a pittance. It's your reasons that concern me.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

I considered if it was the best thing to do, of course.

But ultimately a few payments on a small flat is a reasonable gift to someone you trust. I'd say.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

Ah. The Crouch boy, I presume?

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

Only until he's accepted a job and can afford it himself.

His father is quite insistent that he learn the value of money, but I shouldn't like him to be homeless until he does. That doesn't seem necessary.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

Really? Homelessness seems like it would suit him.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

Father, Barty isn't a crook or a drunk.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

Vagrancy comes in many forms, not all of them hard-earned through years of liquor-soaked hedonism. Some are simply possessing of a natural talent, if you will.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*Orion gets a subtle but disturbed look sent his way over Regulus' green beans as his son takes matters all too seriously, as always.*

If that's true then he hardly needs to be homeless, that would only make the matter worse.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. However I wouldn't expect anything more than appreciation in return. In fact I should think this cycle of money and appreciation might never end, if indeed you're quite adverse to a boy revelling in his natural habitat.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

It's a gift - not a loan...

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

I must say it's a small comfort that your generosity is all but guaranteed to run dry before your funds.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

He won't need it forever, you act as though he doesn't have prospects.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

Not at all. I think he has too many.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*Regulus considers this as he takes a bite, to give him polite time to come up with a response that sounds more trusting of his friend and more suitable for speaking to one's father than 'So do I'.*


I'm sure he'll settle on just one. Even if he would, perhaps, prefer not to.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

It would be prudent of you to lead by example.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

*Sometimes, in the presence of parents, it is easier to say something stupid even when you know what they are truly talking about. Regulus cannot figure out why this is, but he does it now.*

...Do you mean a job?

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

*Orion disregards this.*

It's come to my attention you haven't reciprocated Miss. Higgs' kind invitation with one of your own.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

I - wouldn't want to rush her.

[mysonisgay.livejournal.com]

There's little sense in waiting. One shouldn't test a woman's patience.

[spindleform.livejournal.com]

Especially hers.

She's rather opinionated, isn't she?