knew_anyway | Sixth summoning [Voice]

[The PCD turns on to silence at first, before Nathaniel speaks, his voice soft, calm.]

Jean Louis and Mireille have returned home. My condolences to anyone who were friends with them.

[A moment of silence.]

I'd like to reassure everyone, however, that this will not impede any progress. We are more than capable of rising above such dark times, even without their guiding hands- I have utter faith in that.

[Another pause- as if he wants to say anything else- but he switches the PCD off.]

[Text || Private to the Police Force Filter]

I am willing to take Jean Louis' responsibilities in addition to my own. If anyone has questions or concerns, please refer back to me. Beka Cooper is also missing, but I have retrieved some of the maps she managed to make. We will have to reorganize a little to allow for her absence. We cannot let these disappearances weaken us, no matter how they may hurt. ...I'm sorry.

[[ooc: I AM STILL TAGGING NAT'S OTHER POST fjdkls I'm sorry, I just had to make a goodbye post from him. :( ]]

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There are others equally willing.

I appreciate the support. However, I feel it's best if I take up his duties for the time being, until we can properly decide how things should be handled.

[Juliet is looking upset, but composed, for the moment.]

Thank you, good sir. My condolences to you as well.

[She hesitates a moment.]

I am glad that the policing force will continue to grow, although the Durocs have gone. I think it would make them both very proud to see it flourish and be of help to this place. It would be a fitting tribute to them, as they cared so much about the people of the city.

[Why yes, Bartimaeus has figured out how to private things now...just not to be unhackable yet. There is a small sound in addition to the voice as he is in the form of a lady bird and buzzing about the mic.]

People you knew?

From what authority does that decision come?

From his own. He's left me many notes.

[A lie, but he needs to- he knows well enough that he cannot let this fall into her hands.]

Thank you, ma'am.

[A deep breath.]

I certainly hope I can do their memory some justice. They deserve to have their hard work pay off.

Yes.

[Bluntly.]

Juliet. I am Juliet Montague, good sir.

They do. They deserve everything they would ever wish. And if you are earnest in your attempts, you will do them justice indeed.

Friends?

You think I have friends?

[But his voice is edged.]

I wouldn't have expected you to think so highly of me.

I don't. I thought maybe at the ripe age of seventeen you'd make one friend.

Hn.

[Quiet.]

How many magicians have you known to make friends, Bartimaeus? It's all politics. Nothing more.

[But he's lying, and it's so painfully obvious. Just go with it, Bart. At least for now.]

Good to meet you. My name is John Mandrake.

[He offers a wry smile.]

And I'm trying very hard to be earnest.

The first time I met you, I wondered why you had a landscape on your wall instead of girls or football players. Every other teen magician that summoned me had those.

It is a pleasure to meet you, Lord Mandrake. Would that it were under more pleasant circumstances.

[Her smile is completely open.]

Then you will honor them with your efforts. Have no concern regarding that.

What are you trying to say? That I'm not like them?

[Defensive, but it's a compliment and he knows it.]

Obviously.

I don't have time for friends right now.

[He sighs, defeated.]

...Mireille wanted me to be a mentor to her child.

[He is learning about filters! Despite sucking at technology like this.]

It's sad to see Duroc-san go, even if I've only spoken to him a few times. [lol he's new.] He seemed eager to get as many on the force that could help as needed.

I'll help in anyway that I can.

Oh, I'm Asato Tsuzuki.~~[Kinda tired of typing the last name first, eee]~~ Sorry that I couldn't speak to you in better circumstances first.

[Any help is good help!]

Yes- we need all of the volunteers we can get.

[Nathaniel murmurs in acknowledgement.]

It's good to meet you, mister Tsuzuki. My name is John Mandrake- I worked alongside Jean Louis these past few months.

I don't believe you. You are not in the position to assume authority over the rest of the force. What do you think you know about me?

[She's about two seconds away from appearing right in his personal space and smiling blandly.]

They're gone?

...At least Jean Louis' done beeping me ten times a day. Unless you're planning to take that over?

[And John might notice she's calling him by his first name.]

I'm gonna ask Beka's unit members if they're okay to work with me. I can be in charge of both teams for now. Unless one of them would rather become unit leader in Beka's place.

I'm not trying to assume authority. I'm trying to maintain peace. Nothing, ma'am. You have my utmost respect.

[She will trigger every sensor web in his house and have a weak little spirit hiss at her, BUT YOU KNOW.]

The respect and fear you have towards me, while refreshing, indicate that you know something.

[And then poof. A flutter of wings, and she is right outside his house, staring at him creepily through the window. If he can read lips, the message is clear: open the door or I will.]

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