Calling Asa Clarke

[Alice Brown]

In the "Searching for a bad Sucker" timeline

Cautious for eavesdroppers, Alice makes her call to Mr. Clarke's office. She's not sure who she's going to speak to. Would Asa Clarke answer himself?

[Asa]

After a single ring, a voice that Alice might recognize as Nika's answers.

"Good evening, Mr. Clarke's office."

[Alice Brown]

'Good evening, this is Madam Alice Brown. A problem has occurred in one of Mr. Clarke's establishments, the Reverence.'

Alice pauses a moment to think, then continues, not entirely sure how to handle this. 'Are you familiar enough with the Club, or could you direct me to Mr. Clarke?'

[Asa]

"Please hold," Nika answered a moment later.

There was a soft rustle, then Asa's voice.

"Good evening, Madam Brown It's always a pleasure to hear from you, but Nika said this sounded like a business call."

[Alice Brown]

'Ah Mr. Clarke!' Alice is obviously delighted to hear his voice, 'I'm afraid I call for business indeed.'

A moment she smiles, what of course couldn't be seen, but then she continues, 'There has been a small problem with some people in your Club, the Reverence. I actually wish to see the camera tapes there, but of course, I don't have any authority in this establishment.'

[Asa]

There was a pause, and the slightest buzz of soft, muffled voices.

"Miss Crassus will be there shortly to assist you," Asa replied.

[Alice Brown]

'Thank you Mr. Clarke, that is greatly appreciated.'

[Asa]

"Of course, Madam Brown," Asa replied.

"I wish you well with your business endeavors, take care of yourself."

[Alice Brown]

'I will Mr. Clarke, I will. Thank you.' In the second of silence Alice realizes she shouldn't smile too broad in the gothic club if she didn't want to draw too much attention.

Then, in a tone that finishes a call: 'Good evening Mr. Clarke.'