Hello Dr. Reid. I made a contract with a Dominant and he wants me to move in with him. I know we didn't share a room for very long, but thank you for being so kind to me. I plan to still help out in the Down as much as I can, so let me know if you need anything.
Master Shigeo, thank you for informing me. I would have worried about your disappearance, otherwise. I understand some people have begun going mysteriously missing.
[If one of the posts on the network that he saw is accurate.]
May I ask who the gentleman you've contracted with is?
[ Stefano has ... plans. Elaborate plans. He thinks he got away with everything and it pleases him greatly. But what doesn't please him is the good doctor. Offering help with that sanctimonious tone and behavior ... so, he has plans. But first thing is first ... the canvas must be set up. ]
Greetings to you, Doctor Reid. I had seen your messages on how you were wanting to help people with various ailments. To cut to the chase, it's my eye. It's causing me a severe amount of pain. Could I possibly bother you to look at it?
[He'd seen this man's user name when he'd been reviewing the other messages to the mysterious murder 'artist.' Jonathan doesn't think much of it given he'd seemed a reasonable individual.]
Of course, sir. I can meet you at your residence or you are welcome to come to mine. My roommate recently signed a contract that has taken him out of the Down. It will provide some privacy if you are a Submissive, yourself.
[ When Jonathan awakens on the 21st, he will find a box by his desk in the laboratory with his name on it in Neria's penmanship. Inside is a pair of gloves with insulated insides and coat in his measurements. These are tied together with a soft, long red scarf. At first, it seems like there is no note attached. But at the bottom of the box, there is a small slip of paper: ]
Thank you.
[ Notably, it isn't signed. It doesn't need to be, she thinks. He knows her handwriting well enough to recognize it's from her. ]
[He doesn't need it to be signed. When he next sees Neria outside the hospital, though, she'll see him wearing his new clothes, and he'll tip his head to her in gratitude.]
[A proper Tudor Christmas is 12 days long, so Ivy's not concerned when it takes a few more days to finish her project than expected. She leaves it on Jonathan's desk, tied with a ribbon and accompanied with a note.
It wasn't difficult to repair the umbrella she found, but she also made a few improvements. The handle conceals a thin steel sword, razor sharp. Furthermore, the fabric has been treated by some process, made more durable, and curiously, so dark it seems to actually be absorbing the light around and beneath it. It can't completely mitigate sunlight, of course, but will serve as a shield in a pinch.
[ This is a thousand years late, I'm sorry, super dead during the holidays season! You don't have to react or thread this, leaving it here and backdating the present to around New Year or something. Or whatever that works for you during the holidays!
The gift is kept in a simple box and a card attached (same picture). There's no letter, Kamui isn't about to give himself away. So he didn't sign it either, making it a bit difficult to tell who it's from. The card only specifies who the gift is meant to, "To: Dr. Reid".
Inside, you'll find: an metal case with elegant pens (the case has Dr. Reid's name on it) and a doctor's stationary (also has Dr. Reid's name on it). Bonus item is this mug. Is it funny? Kamui doesn't know, but he saw it and decided to get it anyway. ]
[It's difficult to send out a thank you when he doesn't know who a gift has come from. If Kamui visits Haven and has a chance to check the basement, though, he'll find the mug prominently displayed at the work station that Jonathan has claimed for himself.
The pens and the stationary will be used for his everyday work, and happily so.]
Come to my apartment at your next convenience-- let's say, this Saturday at six? I want your opinion on this project of Alucard's. I've come up with a few substitute samples, but obviously, I can't test them without a vampire.
I thought we might have dinner as well. And believe me, I've taken your preferences in mind.
[On the one hand, he does owe this to her and he's been meaning to contact her about Alucard's project. On the other, when he'd tried the substitute blood, he'd grown intensely ill. Best to soldier through, but warn her.]
Madam Lutece,
Thank you for the invitation. I shall see you at the appointed date and time. However, I fear I may not be the best subject for testing. I was unable to ingest the substitute Mr. Tepes presented to me. If I am to test yours, please ensure some sort of lined bucket is available. I would also request some live animals to deal with the resultant boost in my appetite.
Andraste's pointed tits, if he has one more person move into this clinic, we might need to put a bed and breakfast sign out front. I feel like some sort of den mother every time I set foot in this place.
[This... seems like this was not a message intended for him. It seems, in fact, a message about him, and Jonathan doesn't entirely know what to do with it. It's a bit of a slap of the reality of the burden he's been putting onto Neria.]
My apologies. I will find alternate accommodations for those here. - Jonathan
[ Will had been sent the picture, anonymously, the day after his 'punishment' had been played out. He'd immediately deleted it, but like internets everywhere, once something is out there it's out there forever.
Which meant that when all the shenanigans with the hacking, misfiring started to occur, with Will's luck, the damn picture went out into the public. ]
[At this point, Jonathan is starting to think there is something seriously wrong with the network system. He sees the picture and it's attached to Will Graham's name and... what on earth is the man even wearing? It looks like one of those awful harnesses he'd been forced into on Patara.]
Mr. Graham, I believe this was sent to me in error. You may wish to review and delete any copies of it you have.
[ The day after their contract is officially run out, Jonathan will find a stack of four neat boxes on the table where he pieces together his makeshift weapons, in the basement. Inside three of them are crisp, new suits, two in appropriately dark shades of black and red, and the last in blue.
(Tucked behind the ribbon around the top box is a card with the name and address of the shop that made them. There are two notes on the back, one indicating a scheduled fitting, late in the evening, just in case his estimate was off. The other simply says "Or in case you feel like returning them. - A")
In the fourth, smaller box, there are three ties and three pairs of socks. Theymighthaveasubtletheme. Apparently, it's a popular motif. ]
[This is, quite possibly, one the most embarrassing, yet thoughtful gifts Jonathan has ever received. He covers his face with a hand when he gets through everything, but he's grinning, more than a little charmed. Admittedly, he could always do with new clothes given his can some times get... very bloody.
Anders will receive a message a few days later once the suits have been appropriately tailored. It's a short message along with two photos.]
I feel better in touch with my lupine side already. Without a doubt, these will help in my efforts. Thank you, Anders.
-Jonathan
[In the first photo, Jonathan stands in front of his office desk in his most dignified pose. He's wearing the black suit with the blue wolf tie on. In the second, he has his feet kicked up on his desk, showing off one pair of the wolf socks. He's lounging artfully in a way that Anders has probably never seen him do, and wearing a devilish smirk.]
Of course, Mr. Tepes. Would you like me to come to your residence or would you like to call on me at Haven? I have an office on the third floor that should provide ample privacy.
[ Sometimes shortly after Ivy and Neria's broadcast, Jonathan will find there is an inhabitant in his office that...wasn't there before. On first glance it looks fairly unassuming, though if Jonathan takes the time to poke around in the leaves, it will be obvious that there are plenty of blooms poised to grow and show their faces in the next few weeks.
There are a few pages on his desk, clearly photocopied. And next to them a few index cards in Neria's neat script, all of which are instructions for caring for his new Peace Lily. ]
[This is just about the sweetest gift. Jonathan will pick up the peace lily and take a photograph of himself with it using the timer on his tablet. He sends that photo along with a short message.]
Thank you. She's lovely. I've decided to call her Alice.
[It's rather late for most humans to be awake and Jonathan rarely hears from Tony, so he pauses in his own work down in the Haven basement and replies.]
Of course, Mr. Stark. Is this a medical emergency?
[ A day after their conversation over the Dub app, there will be a fine, seemingly leather-bound journal on Jonathan's desk. What's there, though, is leather-bound, but it's clear that the journal part of it - the pages, the spine - can be removed and disposed, allowing someone to reuse the leather part of it again and again.
And it might be easy to see why, because the first page briefly writes about Neria's fears of being watched or listened via the devices and that paper cannot be tracked unless there are cameras, and she has been taking to leaving her device in her desk drawer.
Regardless, on the next page, Neria has written more details into what she promised to give him. ]
Will Graham is hopeful that our efforts towards diplomacy, while slow, will garner us favor and will improve the circumstances of all participants. I think it could be a rather effective strategy, truth be told. Duplicity owes us; they believe that we have a mutual enemy in common in Veracity. I've thought on the things found a while back - like that photograph marked in the year 2018. I think the people of Duplicity have either not been here very long or they have not had to suffer these circumstances for very long. The people in the caves and the people on the outskirts of the city... They can't possibly have been there for years and years. This is a relatively new development.
However, I do think there is a primary motivator of fear among these people. That LIES has the power to change everything, including designations. Including punishments. And Veracity's treatment of us, LIES' treatment of us, has proven that fear and hatred and anger are very powerful motivators.
They have wanted us to fall into darker impulses before. They will continue to do so, I think. I did not tell you very much about Tumenalia but in the days leading up to it, many people boarded up their homes, locked their doors, and stayed inside. They knew what was coming. Some reveled in the change because they received other marks - and these marks could make them as powerful as kings or as subservient as slaves. Some were capable of commanding others with only a word. Others passed between these and were unaffected. Others, still, were forced to obey or they would suffer pain.
So I think Duplicity will want to have freedom from LIES. It will be a balancing act, to be true, but I think we can make a good case for it. And I think LIES could allow it for a time if they think it is an interesting development. We must convinced Duplicity's government, however, to stay the course and to possibly elect one of our own.
I have told Will Graham I have no interest in elected office. Truly, I do not. Haven would become a target - and still might. But someone must be there to protect our interests and to protect that person.
Or, if the worst should happen, someone should be there to remove that person from office.
Rafa has asked to meet me in two days and referenced Will. I imagine he is a part of this. I'd like to keep an eye on things.
As always, your thoughts on the matter are important to me. As my partner, I want you to be at least partially aware of what is going on - for your safety, for Haven's safety - but understand that if I choose not to disclose something, it is also to protect you, not because I do not trust you.
[It's a clever way to communicate, to be sure, going back to the written word. Jonathan hides away his tablet before writing out his response. He has a gentleman's cursive with the self-assured, slightly lazy strokes of a physician.]
I do support your efforts toward diplomacy, to be sure. Rafa, I fear, will not believe it given how we have crossed swords on methods, and he does blame me and others like me for what happened with Fort Harmony. But I think diplomacy cannot be the end and the beginning of our efforts. In my own work, we would look to multiple lines of evidence to ensure something is true. I think multiple lines of 'attack,' as it were will also be effective, provided one does not run roughshod over the other.
Diplomacy will gather us allies, but there are disaffected here. Those who come to Haven could be rallied to some action beyond simple voting. Quiet acts of rebellion that will change the social dynamics of this place while we are changing the laws. I think having some information on LIEs may also be of benefit. If we're to curry Duplicity's favor, then let us direct our more 'nefarious' efforts toward their potential enemy. If you believe they are afraid of LIEs, then we need to find something to bring LIEs to heel.
If this place is new, then I wonder if LIEs is, or if it might be much older. Perhaps it would behoove us to discover something of its personnel or even its original mission. That may help us to piece together a strategy to more effectively dismantle it.
As you say, it may be best we do not inform each other of every action we plan to take, the better to shield each other, but you should know that I do intend to pursue something in the direction of subverting LIEs, and anything that might potentially subvert the Dominant and Submissive hierarchy.
What do you know of the man named Cain who wrote that he might like to take LIEs to court over what happened with that Finder application? I spoke with some lawyers who only brushed me off and told me it was likely someone just hacked my account and that could be anyone. Not only that, but medical privacy laws do not exist here, even if I could prove LIEs had hacked my account. What they disclosed was apparently, perfectly legal.
I think this Cain fellow has a spark to him, though. He may be able to help your efforts.
It's quite embarrassing, especially for me, a man of cloth.
But I have a particular diet. I just need to drink a small amount of blood. If your clinic has stock of synthetic blood, I'll take that...I read on the network it exists, but I don't know where. I ask you if you know where I can find it.
[That answers his question about what Abel is, then.]
We do, indeed, have synthetic blood, Father. Please come to Haven at your convenience and I'll have some prepared for you. We also have donor blood is you're unable to stomach the synthetic variety. It's not perfect for every vampire's biology, I'm afraid.
[Jonathan suspects he knows what this is about, given he's following Adrian's post. Silently. He'd prefer not to draw more attention to himself than necessary.]
I'll be in the Hotel Falsity first-floor lounge in half an hour. I expect it's a conversation best held in-person.
I require an x-ray, and I'm sure I'm not the only person seeking one after news of the tracking devices, so when would it be convenient for me to come in?
[Jonathan raises a brow at the missive. He could be obstinate, tell the man to speak to another doctor about it, but there's an overriding curiosity that has Jonathan responding with more in the way of manners than this man deserves.]
I'll be on shift in half an hour. You're welcome to stop by the clinic then. I'm certain we can do something for your medical needs, Father Anderson.
Morning, Dr. Reid! Stark here, just wondering if I could borrow a moment of your time at Haven today, in regard to our last conversation and at your earliest convenience.
[Jonathan gets the message when he wakes up in the evening.]
My apologies for the delay, Mr. Stark. I was sleeping. I should be available for the next hour at your convenience. Please head to the Haven basement. I'll be there until my shift starts.
He broke into my room, rifled through my private things, my notes, everything that I can claim as my own. I have virtually nothing as a Submissive, and he managed to violate it still. I am sorry, Rafa, but that is not a thing I can simply let pass. I will stand by my word to avoid fighting with him where I can, but I will not simply bow my head and accept it when he provokes me in such a manner.
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Date: 2018-11-14 05:20 am (UTC)From:un: drjreid
Date: 2018-11-14 05:31 am (UTC)From:[If one of the posts on the network that he saw is accurate.]
May I ask who the gentleman you've contracted with is?
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Date: 2018-11-16 03:12 pm (UTC)From:Greetings to you, Doctor Reid. I had seen your messages on how you were wanting to help people with various ailments. To cut to the chase, it's my eye. It's causing me a severe amount of pain. Could I possibly bother you to look at it?
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Date: 2018-11-16 05:45 pm (UTC)From:Of course, sir. I can meet you at your residence or you are welcome to come to mine. My roommate recently signed a contract that has taken him out of the Down. It will provide some privacy if you are a Submissive, yourself.
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Date: 2018-12-26 02:29 am (UTC)From:Thank you.
[ Notably, it isn't signed. It doesn't need to be, she thinks. He knows her handwriting well enough to recognize it's from her. ]
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Date: 2018-12-26 04:56 am (UTC)From:gift;
Date: 2018-12-26 09:32 pm (UTC)From:It wasn't difficult to repair the umbrella she found, but she also made a few improvements. The handle conceals a thin steel sword, razor sharp. Furthermore, the fabric has been treated by some process, made more durable, and curiously, so dark it seems to actually be absorbing the light around and beneath it. It can't completely mitigate sunlight, of course, but will serve as a shield in a pinch.
The note reads:]
I hope you need only use it for pleasure.
A peaceful Christmastide to you.
- Ivy
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Date: 2019-01-04 01:17 pm (UTC)From:The gift is kept in a simple box and a card attached (same picture). There's no letter, Kamui isn't about to give himself away. So he didn't sign it either, making it a bit difficult to tell who it's from. The card only specifies who the gift is meant to, "To: Dr. Reid".
Inside, you'll find: an metal case with elegant pens (the case has Dr. Reid's name on it) and a doctor's stationary (also has Dr. Reid's name on it). Bonus item is this mug. Is it funny? Kamui doesn't know, but he saw it and decided to get it anyway. ]
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Date: 2019-01-05 10:05 pm (UTC)From:The pens and the stationary will be used for his everyday work, and happily so.]
mid to late january
Date: 2019-01-09 09:27 pm (UTC)From:Come to my apartment at your next convenience-- let's say, this Saturday at six? I want your opinion on this project of Alucard's. I've come up with a few substitute samples, but obviously, I can't test them without a vampire.
I thought we might have dinner as well. And believe me, I've taken your preferences in mind.
-R.L.
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Date: 2019-01-09 10:12 pm (UTC)From:Madam Lutece,
Thank you for the invitation. I shall see you at the appointed date and time. However, I fear I may not be the best subject for testing. I was unable to ingest the substitute Mr. Tepes presented to me. If I am to test yours, please ensure some sort of lined bucket is available. I would also request some live animals to deal with the resultant boost in my appetite.
- Dr. Reid
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Date: 2019-01-20 04:13 am (UTC)From:Thoughts? Buy it for me and perhaps I'll wear it for you.
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Date: 2019-01-20 05:05 am (UTC)From:I fear I do not have the funds required to make purchase on your behalf, madam.
[This seems like the safest response.]
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Date: 2019-01-20 04:58 am (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2019-01-20 05:08 am (UTC)From:My apologies. I will find alternate accommodations for those here.
- Jonathan
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Date: 2019-01-20 08:49 am (UTC)From:current limits: unknown.
other capabilities: tech training, surveillance.
current partner: present locally.
[ that's the message, no context provided. ]
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Date: 2019-01-21 06:40 am (UTC)From:Is it all senses you can manipulate?
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Date: 2019-01-20 11:42 pm (UTC)From:The arrogance of it all.
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Date: 2019-01-21 06:38 am (UTC)From:There are those who are very particular about colors. Perhaps he's the artistic sort?
During misfire shenanigans
Date: 2019-01-21 01:56 am (UTC)From:Which meant that when all the shenanigans with the hacking, misfiring started to occur, with Will's luck, the damn picture went out into the public. ]
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Date: 2019-01-21 04:33 am (UTC)From:Mr. Graham, I believe this was sent to me in error. You may wish to review and delete any copies of it you have.
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Date: 2019-01-29 08:46 pm (UTC)From:The bad news is that I don't believe you'll be able to work with him.
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Date: 2019-01-29 10:44 pm (UTC)From:[He's mostly joking.]
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Date: 2019-03-13 02:57 am (UTC)From:(Tucked behind the ribbon around the top box is a card with the name and address of the shop that made them. There are two notes on the back, one indicating a scheduled fitting, late in the evening, just in case his estimate was off. The other simply says "Or in case you feel like returning them. - A")
In the fourth, smaller box, there are three ties and three pairs of socks. They might have a subtle theme. Apparently, it's a popular motif. ]
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Date: 2019-03-13 03:16 am (UTC)From:Anders will receive a message a few days later once the suits have been appropriately tailored. It's a short message along with two photos.]
I feel better in touch with my lupine side already. Without a doubt, these will help in my efforts. Thank you, Anders.
-Jonathan
[In the first photo, Jonathan stands in front of his office desk in his most dignified pose. He's wearing the black suit with the blue wolf tie on. In the second, he has his feet kicked up on his desk, showing off one pair of the wolf socks. He's lounging artfully in a way that Anders has probably never seen him do, and wearing a devilish smirk.]
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Date: 2019-03-27 02:09 pm (UTC)From:[semi-confidential anyway]
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Date: 2019-03-31 07:05 pm (UTC)From:There are a few pages on his desk, clearly photocopied. And next to them a few index cards in Neria's neat script, all of which are instructions for caring for his new Peace Lily. ]
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Date: 2019-04-01 03:54 am (UTC)From:Thank you. She's lovely. I've decided to call her Alice.
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Date: 2019-04-03 02:04 am (UTC)From:voice
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Date: 2019-04-06 06:07 am (UTC)From:you're a man of science and medicine, and your skills could be helpful--
i wish to speak of altering my seals.
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Date: 2019-04-08 04:44 am (UTC)From:Very well, Mr. Alucard. I'm willing to speak to you of it. Would you prefer to do so in-person?
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Date: 2019-04-10 01:40 am (UTC)From:un: drjreid
Date: 2019-04-10 01:42 am (UTC)From:Of course, Mr. Stark. Is this a medical emergency?
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From:text; un: father anderson
Date: 2019-04-20 08:35 am (UTC)From:Thank you for making time in your busy schedule to fulfil my request, Dr. Reid. These will be most helpful.
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Date: 2019-04-20 06:23 pm (UTC)From:You're welcome.
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Date: 2019-04-28 07:25 pm (UTC)From:And it might be easy to see why, because the first page briefly writes about Neria's fears of being watched or listened via the devices and that paper cannot be tracked unless there are cameras, and she has been taking to leaving her device in her desk drawer.
Regardless, on the next page, Neria has written more details into what she promised to give him. ]
Will Graham is hopeful that our efforts towards diplomacy, while slow, will garner us favor and will improve the circumstances of all participants. I think it could be a rather effective strategy, truth be told. Duplicity owes us; they believe that we have a mutual enemy in common in Veracity. I've thought on the things found a while back - like that photograph marked in the year 2018. I think the people of Duplicity have either not been here very long or they have not had to suffer these circumstances for very long. The people in the caves and the people on the outskirts of the city... They can't possibly have been there for years and years. This is a relatively new development.
However, I do think there is a primary motivator of fear among these people. That LIES has the power to change everything, including designations. Including punishments. And Veracity's treatment of us, LIES' treatment of us, has proven that fear and hatred and anger are very powerful motivators.
They have wanted us to fall into darker impulses before. They will continue to do so, I think. I did not tell you very much about Tumenalia but in the days leading up to it, many people boarded up their homes, locked their doors, and stayed inside. They knew what was coming. Some reveled in the change because they received other marks - and these marks could make them as powerful as kings or as subservient as slaves. Some were capable of commanding others with only a word. Others passed between these and were unaffected. Others, still, were forced to obey or they would suffer pain.
So I think Duplicity will want to have freedom from LIES. It will be a balancing act, to be true, but I think we can make a good case for it. And I think LIES could allow it for a time if they think it is an interesting development. We must convinced Duplicity's government, however, to stay the course and to possibly elect one of our own.
I have told Will Graham I have no interest in elected office. Truly, I do not. Haven would become a target - and still might. But someone must be there to protect our interests and to protect that person.
Or, if the worst should happen, someone should be there to remove that person from office.
Rafa has asked to meet me in two days and referenced Will. I imagine he is a part of this. I'd like to keep an eye on things.
As always, your thoughts on the matter are important to me. As my partner, I want you to be at least partially aware of what is going on - for your safety, for Haven's safety - but understand that if I choose not to disclose something, it is also to protect you, not because I do not trust you.
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Date: 2019-05-01 02:22 am (UTC)From:I do support your efforts toward diplomacy, to be sure. Rafa, I fear, will not believe it given how we have crossed swords on methods, and he does blame me and others like me for what happened with Fort Harmony. But I think diplomacy cannot be the end and the beginning of our efforts. In my own work, we would look to multiple lines of evidence to ensure something is true. I think multiple lines of 'attack,' as it were will also be effective, provided one does not run roughshod over the other.
Diplomacy will gather us allies, but there are disaffected here. Those who come to Haven could be rallied to some action beyond simple voting. Quiet acts of rebellion that will change the social dynamics of this place while we are changing the laws. I think having some information on LIEs may also be of benefit. If we're to curry Duplicity's favor, then let us direct our more 'nefarious' efforts toward their potential enemy. If you believe they are afraid of LIEs, then we need to find something to bring LIEs to heel.
If this place is new, then I wonder if LIEs is, or if it might be much older. Perhaps it would behoove us to discover something of its personnel or even its original mission. That may help us to piece together a strategy to more effectively dismantle it.
As you say, it may be best we do not inform each other of every action we plan to take, the better to shield each other, but you should know that I do intend to pursue something in the direction of subverting LIEs, and anything that might potentially subvert the Dominant and Submissive hierarchy.
What do you know of the man named Cain who wrote that he might like to take LIEs to court over what happened with that Finder application? I spoke with some lawyers who only brushed me off and told me it was likely someone just hacked my account and that could be anyone. Not only that, but medical privacy laws do not exist here, even if I could prove LIEs had hacked my account. What they disclosed was apparently, perfectly legal.
I think this Cain fellow has a spark to him, though. He may be able to help your efforts.
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Date: 2019-04-30 09:22 pm (UTC)From:It's quite embarrassing, especially for me, a man of cloth.
But I have a particular diet. I just need to drink a small amount of blood. If your clinic has stock of synthetic blood, I'll take that...I read on the network it exists, but I don't know where. I ask you if you know where I can find it.
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Date: 2019-05-02 04:48 am (UTC)From:We do, indeed, have synthetic blood, Father. Please come to Haven at your convenience and I'll have some prepared for you. We also have donor blood is you're unable to stomach the synthetic variety. It's not perfect for every vampire's biology, I'm afraid.
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Date: 2019-05-01 11:44 pm (UTC)From:I need to discuss something with you regarding an idiot.
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Date: 2019-05-02 02:07 am (UTC)From:I'll be in the Hotel Falsity first-floor lounge in half an hour. I expect it's a conversation best held in-person.
[And away from LIEs' ears.]
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Date: 2019-05-02 11:44 pm (UTC)From:un: drjreid; text
Date: 2019-05-03 03:18 am (UTC)From:I'll be on shift in half an hour. You're welcome to stop by the clinic then. I'm certain we can do something for your medical needs, Father Anderson.
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Date: 2019-05-05 04:58 pm (UTC)From:un: drjreid; voice
Date: 2019-05-05 05:06 pm (UTC)From:My apologies for the delay, Mr. Stark. I was sleeping. I should be available for the next hour at your convenience. Please head to the Haven basement. I'll be there until my shift starts.
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Date: 2019-05-16 09:29 pm (UTC)From:when i told you that means you are flirting with him
that meant nothing?
[ You know what this is about. ]
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Date: 2019-05-16 09:38 pm (UTC)From:He broke into my room, rifled through my private things, my notes, everything that I can claim as my own. I have virtually nothing as a Submissive, and he managed to violate it still. I am sorry, Rafa, but that is not a thing I can simply let pass. I will stand by my word to avoid fighting with him where I can, but I will not simply bow my head and accept it when he provokes me in such a manner.
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