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Unleashing a horde of hawks upon the Keep gains you marks for creativity, but you are missing the mark by a substantial degree if you think that raptors alone could rid you of my enchanting presence.¹

Obviously you lack the intellectual fortitude to assess the means by which to free me and gain some peace. As a being of magnanimity, I will offer you a tip to help you along this path:

There's nothing like a good dismissal incantation to scrub away my essence from this dismal plane.²

While all the magicians that I know to be present puzzle that one out, a query to the commoners: Has anyone seen a delightful orange squash with pleasant enough demeanour?

[aka: 'Djinni seeking nubile young pumpkin for long rolls on the beach and loud mocking of magicians.' Bartimaeus had good fun chatting with her before the wonderful Hallowe'en festivities. Yes. Wonderful. He had a good chuckle over it all.]

1 - Were I restricted to the form of a raven, this method could work. The key term here being 'were' for the fact that I am not restricted to just any form. I could, in fact, take your hawks and raise you a dual-horned, goggle-eyed dragon with a taste for feathers.

2 - Don't expect me to hand the answer to you on a silver platter. That unfortunate alloy aside, providing you magicians with the means to an end is the same as assisting you. I cannot allow this on a professional level, no matter how the ache of existing builds up. We spirits have certain rules and standards we hold ourselves to.

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[... That seems really simple, enough to make even Kairi suspicious.]

Where? Do you think someone could have taken her there already?

You're suggesting that she would abandon such a charming djinni to this place?

[Not that unrealistic according to djinni law; when there is a chance to get away, it's ever spirit for him or herself.]

She mentioned a tower, a forest, and some water. It's so obvious that it must be the answer - the plain sight rule is one of the most important when it comes to evil geniuses like Deior. Why are you so curious?

Hehe, no reason!

[Really, if he can't figure out why she's asking, then he's asking for a little good-natured teasing.]

I hope you find her.

Planning on heading out there by yourself, are you?

[Oh, but it's fun to let them ramble before he guesses, you see.]

[She giggles.]

No.

[She's planning on heading out there with Riku.]

Laughter is the biggest giveaway of any evil scheme, you know. Not only that, but it's very cliché.

[aka: what am believe you?]

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I'm not scheming!

[And she's not evil. But it is cliché.]

Of course you're not.

[A deadpan; see the belief you instil in him?]

I suggest concocting an excuse that has some meat in it, for when I doubtlessly catch you heading out that way.

But, I didn't say I wouldn't go there.

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That eager to take the word of squash?

[Sweet, helpful squash, but squash nonetheless. Bartimaeus is in a position to trust it, but he finds pumpkins far more trustworthy than watermelons.]

Then off you go! Do be sure to write and tell me how it goes.

[Because he's not testing his essence on it, thanks.]

Hehe, you don't want to come?

[Wasn't he just threatening to catch her?]

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No harm in employing a lab rat, wouldn't you agree?

I'm not your rat!

If I went, why would I tell you what was out there?

Consider it repayment for the tip.

Hehe, maybe you should've asked for the payment before you told me.

[She probably would tell him. They all had to work together on this and well, she had no reason to keep secrets. But if he was going to play with her, then she'd play too.]

You're awfully stingy. Maybe I won't tell you precisely where it is unless you agree.

I don't mind exploring.

You might explore a long time. Who's to say that I told you the right location?

[This isn't as much fun as it was.]

If you're a liar, it doesn't matter. I can't trust anything you say.

[Then, now or in future.]

You're all about getting right to the point, I see. First, twisting my arm to get the information, then calling me a liar; you cut me to the essence.

[Over-dramatic Bartimaeus? He does like a good ~~imp~~ ham.]

I didn't! I only asked.

[There was no arm-twisting]

A likely story.

[Actually, it is.]

Will you use this ill-gotten information to nefarious purposes now?

... No.

[Kairi and nefarious don't belong in the same sentence.]

Where's the fun in that? I suppose you think you'll use it for the good of all and all that warm, fuzzy stuff that means squat in the long run.

[Unless that sentence was: Kairi spoke with the nefarious djinni mastermind.]

[Okay, he's starting to annoy her.]

I guess you'll never find out!

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