AGELESS CAMPAIGN, Episode II, Part VI.

[orchid blossom]

The tall man LaJoie says in French-accented English, "Indeed." He then gestures to Meren and says with icy sarcasm, "And wait until you see what she's done with the place." Meren places her hands on her hips and says, "Sir, the damage was unavoidable. And we hadn't done what we did then this would still be the property of that wizard group!"

Abby smiled with wry sympathy. "We want a beloved place to stay just as it is in our memories, so we can pick up right where we left off. But even undamaged, the Wizards must have made many changes in the years they were here. The most important change the Ambassador made was getting the Wizards out. Personally, I like that one."

 

[Silver Moon]

Abby smiled with wry sympathy....The most important change the Ambassador made was getting the Wizards out. Personally, I like that one."

As they approach the main entrance LeJoie says, "There could have been ways to get them to leave that did not involve throwing fireballs throughout the building." She replies, "Yes, if we had been willing to kill the occupants. Our chief wizard would not allow that, he insisted that there be no fatalities. The fires that we set successfully separated most of the hundred-or-so building guards from the part of the mansion that held the wizard's most prize possession." LeJoie replies, "Absurd, you destroyed priceless and irreplaceable artwork just to save the worthless lives of mercenaries. Your priorities need to be reevaluated."

 

[orchid blossom]

LeJoie replies, "Absurd, you destroyed priceless and irreplaceable artwork just to save the worthless lives of mercenaries. Your priorities need to be reevaluated."

Abby lifted an eyebrow, glad the man was not looking in her direction at that particular moment. She was suddenly glad that this man was not one she was going to have to spend more than one evening with.

 

[Silver Moon]

Abby lifted an eyebrow, glad the man was not looking in her direction at that particular moment. She was suddenly glad that this man was not one she was going to have to spend more than one evening with.

Meren stops and turns directly towards him, "Sir, there were other considerations. The Egyptian Queen was essentially committing an act of war against France. Our preventing fatalities was to minimize the extent of the international incident. We were fortunate that the French Council took the position they did, but there was no guarantee that would be the case. Furthermore, we had no way of knowing if French Army reinforcements would arrive while we were still inside. By having all entrance-ways into the part of the building we were at covered in magical fire we had the time we needed."

 

[orchid blossom]

Meren stops and turns directly towards him, "Sir, there were other considerations. The Egyptian Queen was essentially committing an act of war against France. Our preventing fatalities was to minimize the extent of the international incident. We were fortunate that the French Council took the position they did, but there was no guarantee that would be the case. Furthermore, we had no way of knowing if French Army reinforcements would arrive while we were still inside. By having all entrance-ways into the part of the building we were at covered in magical fire we had the time we needed."

"And of course, fights with the guards would have endangered the mission to break the Weekly Wizards group. An injury, or worse the deaths of any of the Ambassador's group could have prevented them from returning to Egypt with the item, and Queen Neferka would not have had the power over the wizards she did. The group would be intact and the house would still be in their hands."

 

[Silver Moon]

"And of course, fights with the guards would have endangered the mission to break the Weekly Wizards group. An injury, or worse the deaths of any of the Ambassador's group could have prevented them from returning to Egypt with the item, and Queen Neferka would not have had the power over the wizards she did. The group would be intact and the house would still be in their hands."

Maurice says, "Indeed. We'll clean up the mess. At least it's ours again."

 

[Queenie]

As they approach the main entrance LeJoie says, "There could have been ways to get them to leave that did not involve throwing fireballs throughout the building."

OOC: Well, that works for Ruby! lol

 

[Fenris]

She smiles and says, "I concur. Having the one airship already will certainly help to patrol the canal, having more than one will help with everything."

George leaves with a written and signed agreement in principle for the factory. He shakes Hassan's hand and promises to consult him over the next few days. He takes his formal leave of the Queen and Princess to find Ruby.

George leaves the conference room and heads to the garden. There he sees Drury-Lowe having a cigar as well and George joins him in a smoke as they recount the negotiations and discuss the future. After cigars George heads out to the hotel and finding out from the concierge that Ruby had gone shopping, heads out to join his fiancee in a well deserved break.

 

[Fenris]

OOC: Interesting question. It would be vaguely mentioned in the United States Constitution, but more along the lines of 'Freedom of Religion' protections for clerical magic, with some Jeffersonian-style comments implying that wizard magics should be avoided without explicitly stating so. In the century sinse there would be more specific laws passed by Congress as well as Supreme Court rulings that would support the ban on wizard magics (which, of course, could always be reversed by a future congress or court.)

:steeples fingers: Excellent! Prepare the Waite Court! George intends to file some legal challenges

Through an anonymous client of a reputable firm, of course. Jane Doe vs the State of New York initially. Witchcraft is a religion and so banning arcane magic is impinging on freedom of religion.

OOC: Leaning towards Callum, unless you would prefer me to play another character.

Dandy. And Callum is a????????????????????????

 

[orchid blossom]

Maurice says, "Indeed. We'll clean up the mess. At least it's ours again."

Abby smiled and took the gentleman's arm. "Now, could I convince you to indulge in a bit of pride of ownership and give me a tour?"