Sixth summoning [Voice] - Family Lost

[knew_anyway]

[The PCD turns on to silence at first, before Nathaniel speaks, his voice soft, calm.]

Jean Louis and Mireille have returned home. My condolences to anyone who were friends with them.

[A moment of silence.]I'd like to reassure everyone, however, that this will not impede any progress. We are more than capable of rising above such dark times,

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police filter;

[expunger]

There are others equally willing.

police filter;

[knew_anyway]

I appreciate the support. However, I feel it's best if I take up his duties for the time being, until we can properly decide how things should be handled.

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[expunger]

From what authority does that decision come?

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[knew_anyway]

From his own. He's left me many notes.

[A lie, but he needs to- he knows well enough that he cannot let this fall into her hands.]

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[expunger]

I don't believe you. You are not in the position to assume authority over the rest of the force.

What do you think you know about me?

[She's about two seconds away from appearing right in his personal space and smiling blandly.]

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[knew_anyway]

I'm not trying to assume authority. I'm trying to maintain peace.

Nothing, ma'am. You have my utmost respect.

[She will trigger every sensor web in his house and have a weak little spirit hiss at her, BUT YOU KNOW.]

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[expunger]

The respect and fear you have towards me, while refreshing, indicate that you know something.

[And then poof. A flutter of wings, and she is right outside his house, staring at him creepily through the window. If he can read lips, the message is clear: open the door or I will.]

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[knew_anyway]

[Nathaniel has little other choice. Slowly, he moves downstairs, opening the door and leaning in the frame, not quite inviting her in yet.]

Are you threatening me?

[With far more bravery than a seventeen year old should have regarding an archangel. But he's both dead in his own world and a little headstrong- he had very little to lose right now.]

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[expunger]

[Lol fuck invitations, the door is open and that lets her fly inside, appearing behind him with the soft sound of wings.]

We are having a conversation.

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[knew_anyway]

Then have a seat, ma'am.

[Nathaniel's eyes dart around the room for a moment. Faisal is a mouse, creeping down the hallway, and he knew that Bartimaeus would be around here somewhere. Nevertheless, he doesn't want them to interfere yet. This needs to be settled between the two of them..]

I'll put on some tea.

[And be overall very British about it.]

and then i was SO LATE omg ;;

[expunger]

Please do. I expect the best.

[She's been served tea by Break, bitch. Standards are high.]

I expect you to tell me what you know about me. What you expect me to do.

Someone has been speaking into your ear, Nathaniel.

it's okay <3 rl gets in the way!

[knew_anyway]

[As he said to Rei- if his tea was bad, he'd probably be kicked out of Parliament.

He twitches at his name, ignoring the surge of panic, keeping his face calm and level.]

Just 'John' will do, thank you.