Grognardsw wrote:“Well you may be right about lawmen,” says Isaih, remembering his own frustrating experiences with them years ago. “But if the Bureau of Investigation is involved, that must mean something is serious enough for the Feds to notice.”
Fair enough, says Reginald. I suppose it can't hurt to see what this Agent Baines has to say. But we should tread carefully with him. I don't want to end up in a sanitarium. He looks at Isaiah. No offense.
Grognardsw wrote:“The tome you mentioned, the Unausprachlichen culten, if Timothy was reading that it confirms in my own mind he was involved with a cult. The pages missing – they must be held by someone, most likely part of whatever dark coven poor Timothy became ensnarled in.”
“May I borrow your phone?” the old man asks. He dials a number. “Yes, I’d like to talk with Agent Gwen Baines please. This is Isaiah Bartlett, concerning the case of Timothy Carver. I have important information.” He pauses. “I see, well please get a message to him.”
He hangs up. “Mr. Baines is not available. Perhaps looking at Timothy's books and notes more may reveal his thinking?" wonders Isaiah aloud.
Good idea, says Reginald. I don't think I have anything like that around here, though. OOC: Or do I? Let's head over to Timothy's apartment and start there.
Grognardsw wrote:Then the door bell tinkles. Reginald receives his first customer of the day...
Something about the furtive old man makes Reginald nervous. He looks to Isaiah, to gauge his reaction. Reginald walks closer to the customer, but keeps at least a few feet of distance from him. What sort of esoteric book are you looking for?