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(1902) The Harpy's Office

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    Rebecca Simmons

    The design of the office was modern, to be sure. Walking in one's gaze would immediately land on Rebecca's desk; glass, simple and uncluttered. In front of the desk were two short, black leather chairs. Inside the office, to the right of the door, sat a black couch and another black chair around a glass coffee table.

    Behind Rebecca's desk sat a wide walnut bookshelf that contained books related to many things, including pharmacy, drugs, and medicine. Among the books, separated by beautiful bookends, sat several devices from long forgotten medical eras. There were tools for the process of lobotomization, connectors for electroshock therapy, and a case of old scissors and scalpel that seen god knows how many surgeries. On top of the bookcase was a collection of beakers and flasks and connectors. And at the end of it all sat a single flask, corked at the top with a dark powdery substance at the bottom. To any who entered the office there was the distinct impression that everything there had a place and that nothing would be out of it's designated space.

    Walking in she immediately went to her desk and took out her notebook and laid it neatly on her desk. She expected the Shadow had followed closely behind so she waited for his arrival and gestured to a chair on the other side of her desk. "Now Mr. Exlibrist, please tell me about this new debt and details."

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    Adam Exlibrist

    Adam walks in hands clasped behind his back. Taking in the room, he memorizes every detail, after all, how could his mind allow him to forget. He was going to comment about her decor but she cut straight to the point.

    "It should be known to you and recorded in your ledger that I am indebted to both the Prince and Sherrif. My presence here became an insult this evening and that is a status I mean to rectify. Therefore I owe a Blood Boon to the Prince for not spilling mine and a Life Boon to the Sherrif for sparing mine. As penance for my sin toward the Domain, I have self-exiled myself to the Barrens. I mean to prove my sincerity to all that I indeed come with peaceful intentions and mean to sever all ties with the Cardinal of San Francisco. The chaos of that Domain prevents me from enjoying my Requiem."

    Adam paused so that Simmons could record what he had said.

    "On the matter of the Moore House, Regent Moretti has granted an expedient permit that must be executed with alacrity. She has assigned Deputy James to oversee the eviction of all Sanctified property from the House and her Regency. I will temporarily house what can safely be housed in storage and anything deemed too dangerous, sent to a more secure facility, should such a place exist. I, therefore, believe all is set for us to unlock the Moore House, whenever you are ready of course."

    Sneaking glances at her library through the corner of his eye. "If I may, and if it not too forward, I find your choice of office decor, fascinating. Are you by chance a doctor or the medical sciences a hobby of interest?"

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    Rebecca Simmons

    Rebecca's eyes go to Deputy James who appeared to follow Adam all the way to her office. He must have really put the Sheriff on guard with his words for the Deputy to act in such a way. She then focused her attention on Adam as he spoke. "Oh my," she said through a friendly smile. "I wonder what you could have possibly said that would have led to both a Blood boon to Her Majesty and a Life boon to the Sheriff." How scandalous. "It is good to hear though that you seek to prove your loyalty to your new home." Rebecca's eyes then fell to her notebook as she notated the additional prestation. "Regardless, your newfound debt is duly recorded," she said with a smile.

    Then he changed the topic to Moore House and made his connection to Atticus even more clear. "I'm glad to hear you were given permission to collect your belongings." Her eyes then shifted to Atticus James . "Deputy James. I don't believe I was able to properly thank you for your help with the poacher situation a while back. From what I understand you were a big help, so thank you," she said, offering the man a respectful nod of her head and a smile. "Now in regards to the current matter, Sheriff Moretti has previously granted me permission to escort Mr. Exlibrist to Moore House. This was because," she said, removing a key from her bag and revealing it to the man, "Seneschal York left in my possession the key to gain access to the former Sanctified house. I hope you have no objection to me joining you," she said with a friendly smile.

    Then Adam shifted the tone towards conversational and Rebecca held her smile. "Why thank you, Mr. Exlibrist. I'm a pharmaceutical doctor by trade actually, though I find that drugs are so intertwined with surgical medicine that I have spent some time studying it as well." She turned to look over the devices on display. "I always find it helpful to remind myself that, like lobotomy, what was once considered revolutionary medicine can one day be deemed barbaric and unsophisticated. A reminder that medicine, like all things, do progress even if we ourselves do not." Not exactly an Invictus sentiment, but certainly one a realist such as herself could understand.

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    Adam Exlibrist

    Adam could feel the tug of the weaker beast behind him. He didn't react. Never once letting on that he was aware of the deputies presence. Until, "Deputy, please, join us. This involves you as much as anyone. I'm sure you are as interested as I as to what remains in the House of Moore."

    Turning back to Simmons. "I find your interests fascinating. Have you studied the ancient art of embalming and mummification? Specifically the work of the Egyptians. My last slumber was within an Egyptian Sarcophagus. Though I'm not old enough to be its original occupant. It was quite calming."

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    Atticus James

    Atticus just kind of leans against the door and wraps himself around to be inside the doorway. It is a smooth motion, as if he can't be bother to take actual steps.

    "Hello Harpy Simmons. It was no problem. Dirty business, and not something I enjoy, but it was necessary."

    Atticus just nods at the idea of Rebecca attending this hunting session. "The more the merrier." Atticus says with open hands.

    "In all sincerity Adam, I don't actually care what is in there. It's not my business and I don't like invading others privacy, but I follow the orders given. My job is to help you get what you need, help the Regent clear her domain as she requested, and to do as the Sheriff ordered."

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    Rebecca Simmons

    Rebecca's eyes shifted between Adam and Atticus. Focusing first on Atticus she said, "you're quite right, very dirty business. But your work was very much appreciated." Then she smiled. "Thank you very much. As the Sheriff and Regent's designated chaperone, I shall defer to you." She didn't know the man, but she knew he could fight. Something to keep in mind.

    Once Atticus had said his piece to Adam she focused on Adam's further small talk. "Only to a small extent, though I have been interested in learning more," she said with a smile. "What led to you resting in a sarcophagus?"

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    Adam Exlibrist

    "The particulars that resulted in that is a yet solved mystery. That knowledge appears to have been lost to torpored dreams. My oldest memory is awakening in the Rosicrucian Museum in San Jose. Your work intrigues me. I hope we can discuss it further."

    The night was drawing to a close and the daylight was approaching. Jumping back to business.

    "If we are all set then we should assemble at the Moore House soon. I believe I may have a location in mind to relocate its contents."

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    Atticus James

    Atticus just gives Becky a bow of his head, he appreciates her understanding of who house they were walking into.

    "Just let me know when you are ready to head over. I'll make time."

    JonReeves just ping me when you are ready and I will start a thread setting the scene.

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    Colonel John Jefferson Davis
    Striking Looks
    (Rakish)
    Manipulation
    (Finesse)
    Allies
    (Unions)
    Barfly
    Fame
    (Entertainment)
    Alder John Jefferson Davis Lord Pursuivant

    Striking Looks 2 (Rakish)
    Manipulation 4 (Finesse)
    Fame 1 (Entertainment)
    Kasterborous
    Adam Exlibrist
    John Davis Scenes

    Steven considered yourself pinged.

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