Rufus Catch-All

[misstrust]

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[soulus]

[That's the only confirmation he needs. All he says is this as he closes his fingers around the doll with no regard for its condition:]

I will dispose of it.

[misstrust]

[ This poor doll did nothing wrong.

But Dorothy peers at him for a few seconds, as though she's unsure how to respond to that-- which is silly, because he's just confirming what they already agreed upon. Finally... ]

Thank you. I'll keep my end of the bargain.

[soulus]

[Now that the doll's in his possession, Rupe takes renewed interest in it as he rears up on his hind legs to give it a sniff. Rufus doesn't give it to him.]

I will inform you once the task is complete.

[And if that's all, he'll be on his way to get it done as soon as possible.]

[misstrust]

[ Yep, she won't hold him back. All she really does is nod, her expression a little distant.

Go forth, Rufus. ]