Another meeting between the Herald, a Deputy and Dr Kingsley

**Martha Villiers** · Oct 22nd, 2012 01:06 PM

In the cellar vault beneath the Avalon nightclub, far away from the press of dancing Mortals, the lights are low.

Down in the cellar vault of the Avalon, away from the sweaty press of people and the nightclubs' bright lights it is much quieter.

Here a calmer atmosphere prevails in the low lit area which is heady with the bright scent of fresh lemons.

Tiny Martha shares a leather sofa in the Common area of the Court with Dillon ( @Wolven Pryde ).

They sit happy and studiously at a low coffee table which is piled with notes, printed out copies of maps of Sacramento and copies of many US newspapers, tables of spreadsheets for various Domain accounts, learned academic periodicals and PDF print-outs of FBI manuals and police procedural documents. At their feet rest several bulky looking equipment boxes in cardboard cases.

A carafe of freshly made iced lemonade and tall tumbler glasses rest in the coffee table too.

Martha sits prettily, meekly and sweetly attired in an English school uniform: though her straw boater is now replaced with a winter pattern felt broad brimmed cap of the Edwardian school fashion, a black blazer...a pair of scholarly spectacles are perched on the end of her nose, she wears a long black gymslip shows her slim legs to mid calf...her ebony black hair is tied into neat twin tails, each tail is tied with a large red ribbon bow. She wears a white kneesock on her flesh leg and a pair of carefully polished black Mary Jane shoes thanks to her C-Leg prosthesis. A crisp white blouse is obvious where the gymslip reveals it, as is her red necktie which is tucked neatly into her gymslip. A satchel and a simple metal walking cane rest at her side and are propped against the couch.

Martha is reading the manual carefully but breaks her attentions to look up over the page to smile to Dillon and then glance over to The Stairs to see if Doctor Kingsley was on his way.

At their feet are the heavy duty cases and boxes of equipment already discussed with Kingsley and some additional bits and pieces.

Oct 25th, 2012 12:57 PM

Promptly, Dr. Kingsley came down the stairs into the Avalon basement. He wore the Blush of Life and a sharp navy suit with a blue shirt and a calm, complimentary tie. In his hand was a small accordion folder, presumably with information he had acquired. As always, the Shadow's Beast was silenced, although beneath the Mask, it twitched most dreadfully at the press of Dillon Connery's powerful hellhound. While the Deputy's Beast was growing more familiar over time, in Neil's experience, it never lacked for ferocity. Such a thing was to be expected of the Priscus of Gangrels, he supposed.

He smiled slightly as he saw Deputy Connery and Herald Villiers sitting on the couch, and raised his hand in greeting. It was plain to see Neil was in a fairly good mood. Approaching, the Shadow said, "Good evening, Herald Villiers, Deputy Connery," with a polite bow. "I hope I find you both well this evening?"

**Martha Villiers** · Oct 29th, 2012 02:32 PM

With a gentle hand gesture and smile to match, Martha sincerely beckons Neil closer and also, with a meek gesture, invites him to sit close by at the seat opposite her couch.

"I am well, thank you, Doctor! It is good to see you! I hope you are also well!" she asks, a sincere question. She watches with wide and eager eyes, as if checking his progress and demeanor. "Please, sir...do tell: I am interested...what has kept you busy in recent evenings?"

Her question is asked with a chirpiness, laying the manual in her lap, she watches Neil. As if about to pay eager attention to his reply.

Oct 29th, 2012 02:43 PM

"Quite, thank you -- it's good to see you too, ma'am," he said pleasantly, strolling over to the chair. Stripping off his overcoat and folding it neatly over the chair's back, he settled into the chair.

The Shadow raised his folder slightly, his smile growing slightly, as if he were showing her the tangible results of his efforts. "I've been doing the research into our options in the last couple of nights -- and as promised, I have some further information and a brief outline of a lesson plan for the various forensic equipment."

Neil actually was feeling somewhat more social than last time. "How are things for you both? I saw the notice of your appointment to Acting Reeve, Miss Villiers - congratulations." He had not thought the happy little Herald the type to engage in law enforcement administration, but Kindred had a way of surprising with the breadth of their talents.

The thought reminded him of something. Conner Greyson's departure had come as a sad shock for Neil, who had respected his Priscus greatly... but the Priscus of Shadows did what needed to be done, as was proper. That was his duty now.

**Martha Villiers** · Oct 29th, 2012 10:09 PM

"Thank you, Doctor!" she smiled at his congratulations. "It is a temporary Office...but one, nevertheless, an Office I aim to discharge with diligence and maximum effort!" she added a happy smile. Her words sincere.

Pausing, she rubbed at what remained of her crippled thigh while she watched Neil settle into his chair.

"I look forward to seeing what additional information you have and the lesson plans, Doctor!" she adds with a sweet smile. "Pray...do continue!" she makes a small and friendly hand gesture, as if inviting Neil to dive into any presentation.

Normally Martha enjoyed spending time in chatter, but the exercise of her additional role made similarly additional demands on her time.

Oct 29th, 2012 10:13 PM

"No doubt, ma'am," he replies... before Neil's phone buzzes in his pocket. "Ah, excuse me... I have to take this. Urgent business," he says, offering the others a smile as he heads for the door.

Neil Kingsley leaves the scene.

**Martha Villiers** · Oct 30th, 2012 12:09 AM

When it's clear that Neil has left and looks like he won't be returning, Martha, clearly bewildered, turns to Dillon...blinking. Unsure what else to say, she wonders quietly aloud; "We're gonna need some more FBI guys, I guess."

**Dillon Connery** · Oct 30th, 2012 01:16 AM

Trying to be a little spunky, in order to lift tiny Martha's spirits from her bewilderment, Dillon suddenly quips an answer. His smile is a little too cheesy to be believable. The comical shrug doesn't do much to add credibility, either. "Well, I make a pretty good one in a pinch."

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