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TeafortheSoul · 09-20-2011, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RobinBoyWonder

"Actually... I meant the letter specifically..." Ben said trying to make a recovery. "But, uh, no. This whole situation. Generally not a good thing." And the understatement of the century goes to the New Yorker, BENJAMIN CLARK AMSTEN!

Right.

Van nodded and actually cracked a smile. These people were going a long way towards calming him down. It was nice actually, to be able to rely on people.

He cleared his throat.

"You have some new employees due to come in soon. Most of them aren't due to begin work until December, but they'll be popping through the office and if they want to work, feel free to work 'em. The files are on your desk." It wasn't quite a dismissal, it was Van trying to get himself back on track.

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Originally Posted by Cassirin

Cade read the letter fully twice, once for the text and twice for the subtext, before she folded it precisely and handed it back. She was no nutty Gryffindor type to barrel into something that wasn't hers to fuss about, but it seemed this was everyone's problem. And what started as Van being threatened soon became a threat to all of them. Might as well nip it in the bud.

"I need time to arrange a place for my daughter. Hogwarts, if Casey will take her," her voice was quiet as she processed what needed to be done now that she had made up her mind. She went decisive and firm as she said, "My opinion is that you should set a date. They've drawn their line in the sand, and setting a date puts them on your timeline. You create some space to work within, and they think they have you off blustering in the corner. For what it's worth."

He nodded in agreement but gave her a look. "Hogwarts has hardly proved itself to be a bastion of safety and defence, the cult has penetrated it in the past after all. Might be worth looking into other alternatives." He had a few, if she wanted to know.

Privately he wasn't sure that D'Isigny was fooled as he had been in the past, but he did agree with setting a date and creating a timeline.

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Originally Posted by Pinky

Damien looked at the woman and smiled slightly. Good woman, she was. "Van... what about Gem and the baby?" he asked quietly. Had he even told Van about the baby. It would be here sooner rather than later and truth be told he was a bit concerned.

"I can't protect them when I am not there... Although my place and her shop have been given every manner of protection I could think of, and we know that's saying something. I just wonder if there is somewhere you could think of that would be better suited for her while this... coup d'état is happening. I would never forgive myself if my own actions hurt her in any way," he continued. Yeah. He wouldn't be able to send her along to Hogwarts like Cadewyn could... but he would think of something.

"I have felt for a while now that it's only a matter of time before they try to start messing around with me," he said and gave Evander a look. A look that said we KNOW I try to step on their toes when I can. "But messing with me is one thing. Messing with those that I love..." he trailed off. Yes, that included Lovely Lily. He would snap that Gevrik's neck if he got half a chance.

"Tell as few people as possible. Increase patrols on the alley, see if Dacs has a few patrollers spare if you have nobody, or put your YATI on it. You have a new one, by the way."

Nod.

"So you see why it can't stay this way. Until the threat is gone, it will always be there."

He stretched and straightened to his full height.

"And as long as they think we're preoccupied by this apparition license business, we have a window. Gevrik isn't here, which can only mean D'Isigny doesn't think he needs him here right now." He grinned. "And, lets not forget that activity level 5 provide us with a bit of cover too."

That stupid old biddy and her strike. He made a mental note to send at least one person up there to keep an eye on old Gina. Evander wasn't under any illusions that the woman would be safe.

He tucked the letter away.

Back to business.

09-20-2011, 06:26 AM	#81 (permalink)
TeafortheSoul Formerly: Tegz Demiguise Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hobbiton Posts: 24,244 Hogwarts RPG Name: ??? Ravenclaw Hogwarts RPG Name: Ronnie Thurkell Gryffindor Seventh Year x12 x12	lives in a hobbit hole \|\| Ern and Touz's Nuzzle \|\| roflysst \|\| looking at a seed packet Quote: Originally Posted by RobinBoyWonder "Actually... I meant the letter specifically..." Ben said trying to make a recovery. "But, uh, no. This whole situation. Generally not a good thing." And the understatement of the century goes to the New Yorker, BENJAMIN CLARK AMSTEN! Right. Van nodded and actually cracked a smile. These people were going a long way towards calming him down. It was nice actually, to be able to rely on people. He cleared his throat. "You have some new employees due to come in soon. Most of them aren't due to begin work until December, but they'll be popping through the office and if they want to work, feel free to work 'em. The files are on your desk." It wasn't quite a dismissal, it was Van trying to get himself back on track. Quote: Originally Posted by Cassirin Cade read the letter fully twice, once for the text and twice for the subtext, before she folded it precisely and handed it back. She was no nutty Gryffindor type to barrel into something that wasn't hers to fuss about, but it seemed this was everyone's problem. And what started as Van being threatened soon became a threat to all of them. Might as well nip it in the bud. "I need time to arrange a place for my daughter. Hogwarts, if Casey will take her," her voice was quiet as she processed what needed to be done now that she had made up her mind. She went decisive and firm as she said, "My opinion is that you should set a date. They've drawn their line in the sand, and setting a date puts them on your timeline. You create some space to work within, and they think they have you off blustering in the corner. For what it's worth." He nodded in agreement but gave her a look. "Hogwarts has hardly proved itself to be a bastion of safety and defence, the cult has penetrated it in the past after all. Might be worth looking into other alternatives." He had a few, if she wanted to know. Privately he wasn't sure that D'Isigny was fooled as he had been in the past, but he did agree with setting a date and creating a timeline. Quote: Originally Posted by Pinky Damien looked at the woman and smiled slightly. Good woman, she was. "Van... what about Gem and the baby?" he asked quietly. Had he even told Van about the baby. It would be here sooner rather than later and truth be told he was a bit concerned. "I can't protect them when I am not there... Although my place and her shop have been given every manner of protection I could think of, and we know that's saying something. I just wonder if there is somewhere you could think of that would be better suited for her while this... coup d'état is happening. I would never forgive myself if my own actions hurt her in any way," he continued. Yeah. He wouldn't be able to send her along to Hogwarts like Cadewyn could... but he would think of something. "I have felt for a while now that it's only a matter of time before they try to start messing around with me," he said and gave Evander a look. A look that said we KNOW I try to step on their toes when I can. "But messing with me is one thing. Messing with those that I love..." he trailed off. Yes, that included Lovely Lily. He would snap that Gevrik's neck if he got half a chance. "Tell as few people as possible. Increase patrols on the alley, see if Dacs has a few patrollers spare if you have nobody, or put your YATI on it. You have a new one, by the way." Nod. "So you see why it can't stay this way. Until the threat is gone, it will always be there." He stretched and straightened to his full height. "And as long as they think we're preoccupied by this apparition license business, we have a window. Gevrik isn't here, which can only mean D'Isigny doesn't think he needs him here right now." He grinned. "And, lets not forget that activity level 5 provide us with a bit of cover too." That stupid old biddy and her strike. He made a mental note to send at least one person up there to keep an eye on old Gina. Evander wasn't under any illusions that the woman would be safe. He tucked the letter away. Back to business. __________________ love is like a letter wrote :: and life is like an envelope be careful who you give it to :: they might not give it back to you