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Marjorie the Shrouded
It was High Winter, and the Hollow was cold and crisp this time of year. Never too cold to be a danger, but to reflect the season.
The Queen's Cottage, next to the phone Booth, had wreaths and decorations of the season as well. Nothing of a ny particular religion, but to still represent and welcome. Frosted berries or snow covered eaves. Like so many say, it was like a postcard that outdoes anything that others can print.
When Bobo asked for the meeting, the Queen was happy to hear from the Page and gave the time for the meeting.
Asbolus
Asbolus arrived to the Winter Hollow a few minutes before the arranged time, taking in the space as it reflected the season at its peak in all its subtle glory before heading to the cottage and knocking to announce his arrival.
Marjorie the Shrouded
The cowled Queen opened the door herself, with a smile beneath the veil and the Winter Crown a top of it.
"Welcome, my Page. Please come into my Cottage. Is there a drink or anything I can offer you?"
She moved with that inhuman grace and even her attempts at kindness filled the room, if not the hollow with her force of personality.
Asbolus
He smiled in return, giving a polite nod as she opened the door. "I am good for the moment, Your Grace, but thank you for the offer, and for being willing to meet."
Marjorie the Shrouded
She moved towards the hearth, and a hot chocolate that she had already prepared at her seat. Familiar waffles with oreos, bananas, chocolate syrup and whipped cream sat there as well. She picked up the plate and started to eat very precisely.
She's had many years of practice now, eating while veiled. She waited for Bobo to present the story and the reason for his presence.
Asbolus
He moved to join her at the hearth, claiming a seat for himself with a similar level of superhuman grace. "I came to see you to inquire about taking up the mantle of Sun Banisher. I had spoken with Sturm to offer my assistance in the recent matter with Ylva to prove myself for it, but as that has since been handled I wished to speak with you and see if there were any other issues I could offer to take point on."
Marjorie the Shrouded
"Oh? That is..." she thought quietly and considered her wording, as she usually does.
She produced her tarot deck and began to read them with practiced ease. Today's set was a Nightmare before Christmas deck, and after scanning them she spoke, "fortuitous. There is a situation of which I've been made aware."
She took another bit of waffles, making sure to get a little of every bit of the topping and took a bite.
"Have you had the pleasure to meet Toshiba Queen? She came to us just after the solstice. She came from Them just after the solstice."
Asbolus
Asbolus spared the cards a brief glance before shaking his head at the question. "I have not, no. What sort of situation has come up?"
Marjorie the Shrouded
"She is a Gargoyle and a Chatelaine. As such, she wanted to work security when she came home. It was ... the cards did not like the Idea, but I am not one to tell others what to do with their own lives. Once it hit our court... that is a different concern altogether.
"She was guardian of a car dealership. Someone tried to steal a car. After they had a confrontation... she ended up throwing a car at the thief."
Asbolus
Cue a high arch of the eyebrow at that little tidbit. "I see. What happened to the assailant, and where is she currently?"
Marjorie the Shrouded
"She is currently," she motioned to a direction of one of the cottages, "over there. Like Ylva, it was decided she might wish to stay here. The Assailant is paralyzed from the neck down, and in a coma at the hospital. Also of note is the security feed. And any others that may be in the area."
Asbolus
He nodded quietly, the gears slowly turning in his mind. "I have someone I can speak to who may be able to assist with the security footage. Tracking down potential witnesses from there should be simple enough."
Marjorie the Shrouded
"You've been a Page for some time. This would be an appropriate change for you, if you succeed."
Asbolus
"I have indeed, and I thought the time was right to step up and assist the court more directly. Is there anything else I should be aware of involving this particular situation?"
Marjorie the Shrouded
"If you need help, then the Left-Hand Knight, Lumi, is your point of contact for anything except coordinating with other Courts or societies, which is where Izzy, the Right-Hand Knight, comes into her specialties. As much as I wish to help, right now, I have the entire Freehold to uphold."
Asbolus
"Of course, and you do so admirably. Not that you need my praise, however." He added with a small smile. "Thank you for the opportunity, I will not let you down."
Marjorie the Shrouded
"If I may, out of my own curiosity, who do you think can help you with this situation?"
Asbolus
"Alexis Shaw, one of the local vampires who was among the Avowed before becoming such. She has quite the technical acumen at her fingertips."
Marjorie the Shrouded
"Interesting. I would certainly loop in Izzy, if you need to do something more involved."
Asbolus
"Certainly." He nodded, looking the Queen over. "Is there anything else I can assist you with, Your Grace?"
Marjorie the Shrouded
"Do not, under any circumstance, endanger Winter further. Other than that, go forth and Banish this problem."
Asbolus
"As you so decree it, it shall be done." With that he stood and gave a proper bow. "Thank you again for this audience."
Marjorie the Shrouded
She gave a formal bow of her head in recognition, and remained silent this time.
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