Log:Golden Boy, Scene 7

Golden Boy 2013/08/10 	 Liam Fox Danyelle

7

Champions Mush - Saturday, August 10, 2013, 10:19 PM

''Background: Danyelle has an arm infected with a demonic presence. The 'infection' is a restricted to the arm by a spell crafted by Gordon Gravewell of London. Liam has inspected Danyelle's arm and seen the restraining spell. "White necromancy" is fairly rare: most of those helping the dead pass on are mediums instead. So it is not surprising that recognized the spell restricting the demon to Danyelle's arm and tracks down a phone number for Gordon Gravewell, currently in Tokyo.'' ''Liam is, in essence, doing a background check on Danyelle. ''

A man picks up on the other end. He's got a British accent. "Yes..?"

Liam replies in a voice with a distinctive Boston upper-crust accent. "Yes. Mr. Gordon Gravewell, please. This is Doctor Liam Renard calling from the United States."

"Good morning, Doctor... Actually I suppose it's rather late in the evening there. To what to I owe the pleasure?"

Liam says, "I'm calling in reference to a ... I guess you would call her a client of yours: Ms, Danyelle Root. Do you happen to remember the case?"

"More of a student, actually... Is Danyelle alright?" Gordon asks.

Liam says, "Psysically, she is, as far as I know, fine. We recently met and she asked to assist me in a case of mine: well, offer a second opinion is a more apt description. In the process of getting to know her, she agreed to a light scan, during which I noticed the state of her arm and, of course, your work."

"Ah... yes. That. You're a mage then, I take it." Gordon says. "Yes, I remember the case, though it wouldn't be proper to speak about it with a stranger."

Liam says, "My I join you to discuss it in person?"

"Not before I've had a chance to speak with Danyelle about it," Gordon replies.

Liam says, "I see. Well, if you have any concerns about her then you have answered my questions quite well. I don't need details of her case, just an assessment of her possible effect on one of mine. Thank you for your time."

"Goodbye Doctor," Gordon says.

Liam hangs up the phone and turns to Fox. "That did not go well. He identified Miss Root as his student, but a proud teacher would have bristled at the casual snub I threw towards a favored student."

Danyelle shows up on the grounds of the flying manor not long after Liam's phone call concludes.

Fox looks up from where she has chosen to lounge, thoughtful. And thought is her best means of expression. -o> Maybe he's not prideful.  That's the one with the weird arm again, right? <o-

Liam nods and opens the door. With a grin, he says "Miss Root! Right on time."

Danyelle marches into the home, if Liam allows, glancing towards Fox as she moves. Once inside, she spins to face Liam. "If I'm going to help you out, then we need to cover some ground rules, ok?"

Fox offers a pleasant smile, disarmingly so. She turns the full power of her adorability upon the Danyelle. Few can resist. "Hewwo," she utters.

Liam clasps his hands behind his back and says in a very soft voice, "Miss Root, do you take me - in any way - for a fool?" His tone questioning, not accusing.

"Jury's still out on that," Dany says. "Rule One," she adds, counting off a point on her thumb. "If you ever use that power of yours to show everyone my arm, I'm going to make you swallow that magic rock of yours."

Fox permits the exchange to continue, unhindered by Fox presence or interruption. The fox-girl simply stands near Liam.

Liam smirks, "and two?"

"I'm serious," Dany adds. "Rule two. If you have any questions about my arm. Don't ask. Don't ask me, don't call my mentor. Just don't. Don't even talk about it. Rule three is the same as rule number two. Do you think we can manage that?"

"If you were going to repair my roof, or fix my car, I would do a basic check of your qualifications," Liam explains. "While I admit I own a very nice Lexus hovercar, how, in any way, is Miss Edgewood's life worth less care and forethought than my automobile?" He starts to give Danyell a moment to answer that question, but can't resist adding, "And for your information, although he did identify you as his student, Mr. Gravewell did *not* give you a glowing recommendation."

Danyelle folds her arms again. "That's because he didn't know who the heck you were. You could have been a DEMON agent or something. And what makes /you/ so qualified?"

In a means only Liam can perceive, Fox's thoughts emerge. -o> She seems kind of hostile. Probably about the arm thing from last time. Should I get some tea or something? <o-

Liam nods and replies to a silent look from Fox, "You are absolutely correct." Turning back to Danyelle, he says, "Miss Root could I interest you in some tea or other beverage?"

Danyelle shakes her head. "No. We should be going if we want to check out the statue." She casts a curious glance at Fox and then back to Liam. She makes a mental note about Telepathy.

Beverage-denied, Fox takes up Liam Following as an activity. To his side, and a bit behind goes she.

"I'm sorry, Miss Root," Liam says. "I don't think you understand. Until I receive further information, you failed your background check, not just with your mentor but with several of Colonial Bay's more prominent superheroes - who have also never heard of you beyond a name. Until you are able to produce some type of references, if you gain access to Miss Edgewood, it will not be with my assistance."