Musings

[private to W. Light]
So. I may have been asleep for a while. What's going on outside and are you okay?

[private to P. Worth]
I have to apologize for the current state of the easel you bought for me.
Also, are you alright? There's something going on that I'm sure I'm the last to know about.

[About 10pm last night]

[locked to b. lucine]

Are you okay? Where are you?

[locked to j. hart]

You okay? Don't have my cell, sorry.

[locked to p. worth]

Are you okay, Alfie? Somewhere safe, I hope?

During this: [Comm to Michelangelo]

Uh... Michelangelo? Are you there?

[Commlink]

[After some delay by Reavers, complicated since the Bat doesn't use lethal force. Around 11 P.M.]

Sound off status and location for assistance.

[There's a crackle in the Bat's normally crystal clear connection.]

[Post]

[In addition there is an anonymous post on the forums from the Bat, made clear because he uses his Bat icon, replicating this verbal request. All replies will be occasionally erroneous computer transcriptions, which is bound to be interesting.]

[Thursday morning, appx 1 a.m., painstakingly posted from his phone]

Ms. Worth,

As you are the only other Creation here that I know (save Quinn, and I do not know her last name, but please pass this on to her as well if you are in contact), I request for you to be careful. I am not entirely aware of the situation outside, as no one here is sharing any information. But I have been told via someone on the forums that there are people ripping others apart. Avoid them, for they are either Creations themselves, going after Creations, or both. I have not quite been able to ascertain which, yet.

[...] Also please avoid any members of the National Guard you may see.

Should things continue to go entirely pear-shaped, please know that I've enjoyed and valued your acquaintanceship through the years. Thank you.

-Dr. William Lowell

[call to p. rawlings]

[The call is made first to Anton Sparke's office when Blake realizes he doesn't have his cell number. The office redirects him to Preston's number.]

ring

[locked to p. worth]

Please don't tell me that my favorite financial manager has been devoured by cannibals.

[ All messages are sent between 12:15 and 12:45 am on January 1, 2011. ]

[ Text to Jane Cooper ]

Happy New Year, Jane. I hope that you are enjoying yourself.

[ Text to Detective Warda ]

Happy New Year, Detective Warda. Please give her my regards as I will not be doing so myself.

[ Text to Tim Pecker ]

Happy New Year, Tim. Please give my regards to Harry.

[ Text to Adam Morgenstern ]

Happy New Year, Adam.

[ Locked to B. Slater ]

Happy New Year, Detective Slater. I hope that 2011 sees you well.

[ Locked to P. Worth ]

Ms. Worth,

I hope that you have had a pleasant evening in preparation for the new decade. While I know very little of how the last decade has treated you, it is my sincere hope that you enjoy the next. Your reconnection with your granddaughter will only enhance the years to come. Jane is an exceptional woman, and I hope that you are able to appreciate that even more in 2011.

Best Regards,

Daryl Hockney

[ Locked to J. Ignace ]

While I imagine that you do not place stock in the fact that the Earth has circled the Sun one more time, I wish you a happy New Year. I am still waiting for our competition, Justin.

[ Locked to E. Eirwen ]

Happy New Year, Ms. Eirwen.

I'm looking for a shop recommendation, and as I don't know many people (outside of co-workers) in the Seattle area, I figured I would begin here.

I am in need of a suit (nice but not extravagant) for an upcoming business event, and since I haven't had to purchase one since moving here, I'm not quite sure where to start.

The event is science related. Not that that makes a difference what sort of suit a person would wear. But like I said, nice but not extravagant. I know some of my co-workers will just be coming in what they wear to the lab or to teach, but the invitation is printed on a very nice card stock and I've always took that to mean that you should sharpen up a bit (though it's not hand-calligraphed, so a tuxedo is not required - that's how that works, right?). Hence the need for a new suit, because I believe the last one I purchased was several years ago and has since fallen victim to an ill-timed shift, and I'm certain I've heard that fashion changes, even in suits, and oh god, stop talking so I need a new one.

My thanks in advance.

Oh, and since I'm nearly positive I haven't posted here before (though I've lived in the building for a while), my name is Will.

[Sent to Tristan's studio, the day after Christmas - a piece of paper in an envelope, which says only one word, in a female hand:]

Tchaikovsky

[Delivered to Aubade 506 late on the 24th, for whoever opens the door: The fixings for one family Christmas dinner, mostly heat and serve, except for the turkey, which has oven instructions.]

[Shortly after this, after she's calmed down a teensy bit]

THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!!!

Alfie, thank you sososososo much for the gift! That is probably the nicest thing anyone has ever given me and I don't even know how to thank you properly!

[Email sent to A Sparke, possibly intercepted by P Rawlings]

Anton, given the unfortunate circumstances of last week, I feel I can no longer serve as your financial adviser in the capacity required. This is through no fault of your own, and I am entirely to blame for the unprofessional expectations that have entered our working relationship. Please, do accept my sincere apology and this list of other, reputable financiers in the greater Seattle area.

Wishing you all the best this holiday season,
Penelope Worth
Worth Financials

[Information attached]

[A hardcopy of the letter follows, along with a professional gift basket to Sparke Industries.]

[Phone call to L Henry]
[After receiving this and after the beginning of this.]

Ring.

[Locked to Q Gaines]
[After this.]

Quinn. A favor, if you would?

[Arriving via courier Friday afternoon, one Harry & David Top Hat Deluxe Bakery Stack (a sizable amount of cookies, brownies and various other treats) addressed to Luke Henry is sent to the office of Penelope Worth. There is a small card attached; penned by Rad himself, the note is very brief.]

Best wishes in this difficult period.

Your friends
Bunny Lucine, Kylie Dawes, Juliet Kino,
Skyler King, Douglas Wiley, Radcliff Holland

[Secure email to T Brandon]
Luke is scheduled to meet with the police and prosecutor's office on Monday at 10 am, at Thomas, Inc. Our lawyers will all be in attendance, and you will both be required to make your statements at that time. I believe the public defender is eager to cut a deal, and it might be best to avoid a trial, if the terms are agreeable. They have, of course, requested all evidence. I provided it to the best of my knowledge.

The company holiday gifts have been purchased, as they are every year. The press has been barred from passing Aubade's gates, and you and Luke may return at any time that he is able.

[Email to Oracle]

Oracle, a favor, if you would?

[Email to P. Worth, beginning of the business day Monday following, 9 AM.]

How much did we lose?

[Forum to W. Light, midday.]

Status?

[Comm to Nightwing, evening following, 6 PM.]

Problems attaining the recordings?

[Comm to Cipher, around the same time.]

Cipher. Status?

[Such the romantic.]

[Confidential email to A. Sparke]

Ms. Worth tells me she contacted you last week regarding the issue of a loan. I would appreciate it if that information remained confidential.

[Delivery, Aubade 506]
[Left at Aubade, for whenever Luke and Thomas return home: One 9-foot tree (which the housekeeper has been instructed to water), and boxes of ornaments and lights. The windows are already strung and lit in each room. There is a note atop the box.] I believe you should decorate your own tree this year, Thomas.

[Email to Tristan, at the address she has for him.]
T, attached are addresses and images for various studios in the area. Do you have a preference? - A

[Attachment 1]
[Attachment 2]
[Attachment 3]

[After she sees Alfie's statement and realizes that these people must be like family to her. She wants the extend the same line of "call me if you need anything" to Alfie, that Alfie has extended to her.]

The envelope arrives via standard mail (with no return address) about two days after Alfie's statement starts to run on the news. It's a larger, 9x12 envelope, with familiar handwriting on the outside. Inside is a sketch of her done in soft charcoal and pencil (thankfully sprayed with fixative afterward so that it doesn't smudge everywhere). A letter joins it in the envelope.

A-

The TV backstage at the club had the news on today. I don't know any other "P. Worth"s from Worth Financials, so I figured this was you. Am I right?

You weren't joking when you said things were challenging. Getting better now?

-T.S.

[A call is made to the Seattle Police Department operator moments after this, giving the operator the location of the kidnappers and offering to set up any necessary questioning with Luke and/or Thomas... after Luke has adequately rested.]

( Public statement by Penelope Worth. )