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*Shadwell stumbles in, blinking at the light.* T: Hello dear. Glad you're awake. Say hello to our guest. S: H'llo. *Grabs a cookie and sits down, slowly waking up. Glances at Death and opens his eyes wide, scootching his chair away a bit.* Whatder want, southern bastard?

NOTHING, WITCHFINDER. I AM MERELY HERE TO TAKE UP THE MADAME'S OFFER OF TEA.

#Tracy #Shadwell #Death

Oh good! Thank you, love. That's such a relief. Would you like a cookie? *Pushes the cookies from the tray to a plate and offers him the plate.*

THANK YOU, MADAME. *takes a cookie*

#Tracy #Death

Nothing right now, dear. At least, I rather hope not. I was wondering if you would mind coming yourself for me, when the time comes. It'd just be a bit impersonal, if a stranger showed up, and since I know you... *shrugs* Is that alright?

MADAME, I WOULD BE HONORED.

#Tracy #Death

Oh I see! So you don't handle everything personally. That does make sense. You'd have way to much work otherwise. *gets up and pulls the cookie tray from the oven, setting it on top to cool* Could I ask a favor, love?

OF COURSE, MADAME. WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE ME DO?

#Tracy #Death

She's not from this universe. I'm still a bit fuzzy on how she got here, and why. Anyway, she's a nice girl. Doesn't talk much. At least, not to me. I imagine you'll meet her at some point. Do you... do you work in other universes? Or is that covered by someone else?

I COVER OTHER REALMS, YES. BUT FOR THE LITTLE DETAILS, I HAVE SUB-CONTRACTORS.

#Tracy #Death

Well, I'm in perfect health dear. I've been really tired though. My housemates have nightmares, and I'm afraid they've been keeping me up. I'm quite familiar with Mr. Shadwell's nightmares, and can sleep through them. But goodness, you should hear Jackie, tossing and turning all night! It's incredible how she still manages to function! Have you met Jackie, dear?

I DO NOT BELIEVE I HAVE.

#Tracy #Death

That's a pity. But other than that, you've been doing well? And how is that lovely secretary of yours?

I HAVE BEEN WELL, YES.

MY SECRETARY HAS BEEN WELL ALSO.

HOW HAVE YOU BEEN, MADAME?

#Tracy #Death

Oh yes, I know, dear. Old Mister Perkins was stuck in a wall. Imagine! Well... I suppose you don't have to. But all the ghosts around here have been acting out of sorts, something about demonic waves or the like? And apparently there's some being called the Pit that's been a whole lot of trouble. So that's been interfering with your job, too? Or just increasing the traffic?

INCREASING THE TRAFFIC, MADAME. AS I SAID, I HAVE BEEN BUSY. BUSIER THAN USUAL.

#Tracy #Death

Have a seat. *Hands him a cup and sits down* So how have you been, dear?

*gently takes the cup*

I HAVE BEEN... BUSY. SOMETHING HAS BEEN HAPPENING. I AM NOT ENTIRELY CERTAIN WHAT.

#Tracy #Death

Oh, you're here already! Of course you are. Let me just put these in the oven, and then I'll pour you some tea and we can have a nice chat.

OF COURSE, MADAME.

#Tracy #Death

All right love. Ta. I'll see you there in a jiff!

I SHALL SEE YOU IN A FEW MOMENTS, MADAME.

*makes a small portal with his hand, stepping through*