Jane had been looking throughout the Department of Mysteries for Adam. She wanted to consult him about some aspects of the love potions and ask about the possibility of re-opening her workstation in the brewing area of the Love Chamber. She was still involved with her current work in the Death Chamber, but she anticipated moving on as early as next year, given the insights that had come to her in hospital, so she thought she might as well get some of the preliminaries out of the way now.
Someone had finally mentioned that they thought they saw Adam headed for the Thought Chamber, and so she headed there herself. As she entered, she paused for a moment to appreciate the clean, bright area. Sometimes she regretted spending so much of her time the the dark, claustrophobic Death Chamber (but not really--that area offered so many challenges, she felt lucky to have gotten a position there on her entry to the Ministry several years ago).
Suddenly her attention was caught by the sight of Adam Gerulf standing near the bell jars that contained the preserved Encephalons, with his hand positively plastered against one of them. Surely that couldn't be quite safe? Fearing to alarm any of the Encephalons, particularly the one next to Adam, Jane slowly and quietly stepped further into the room until she was in earshot and then, trying to keep her voice low and not startle anyone (or anything) too greatly, she said, "Mr. Gerulf? Are you free to talk a moment?" |