Not Schematics
These particular pages of her notebook have stains from what is either soapy water or wine. Both. As always, these notes are kept in her own shorthand.
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Writing this in the bath. Usually get notes done first, but feeling dirtier than usual. Puking guts out will do that.
From the top. Was in the tavern at home today, assembling watch meant to show Mega for catalog. Elf came and sat down without asking. Used to people helping themselves to my company, so. Made him wait while I counted gears, then looked up.
Something was off with the eyes. More so than usual with a blood elf. Armor wasn't great either. Spikes, very red. Even less great was him calling me by name. Told him he got points for his ballsy entrance while I gathered my thoughts.
He was polite up until he made half the patrons get up and march out the building by force when I asked for a proper introduction.
Apparently it's nice to be worshipped. Never been convinced of that, but he sure seems to be. Bad sign, even without the context.
But... not a good idea to upset someone who can puppet other people. Even if it might not work on me, didn't like the idea of drowning under a sea of tall sycophants, either. So, old habits kicked in. Never let someone you don't like see the disdain, you know? Bad for business.
Despite everything else, working for Revilgaz taught me good people skills.
"Neat trick. Can think of several situations where that would have been useful. Ya get more points."
Wonders never cease: flattery works on everyone, even if they know they're talking to a flatterer. (Even though he asked about my old job, still assumed he knew what I used to do. In theory, he'd know how I'd react to this situation, right? But hey. I've got a great smile.)
Who introduces themselves as "The Defiler?" Couldn't help myself. Was pretty sure since I wasn't already dead, death wasn't his goal. So, asked if I should call him "The," or "Mr. Defiler." Then he gave me his real name. (Original name?) Acted like I should know who he was because of course Mega would have said something. Pretended not to know anything, just to see how he reacted to not being talked about.
Used to have people try to tempt me away from Revilgaz for other work before I quit on my own. Got offered everything from money, to drugs, to sex, to 'anything my little heart desired.' But, being offered getting my hearing restored was new.
Honestly? He'd have had better luck if he'd tried the 'fix the memory issues' angle instead. Ear's the least of my worries. Still, asked about it in detail to get a feel for what he could do.
Nothing good, for the record.
Thankfully, I've got practice sitting and smiling while powerful men talk about themselves at length. Was never really an open 'come join me' offer, but still seemed like he was trying to tempt me away from Mega. Maybe he wanted me to bring it up?
Not gonna happen. Met the security team months ago. Better to be at the right hand of the Legion than in their path.
Sure, Mr. Dinthoqaf could make a tiny me out of his own blood to illustrate his points. And then kill her. Sure, he had more sway in my home than I was comfortable with. But... Signed a contract. And Iike my coworkers.
Also... Not a monster.
He got bored eventually. Not sure if that's a reflection on my people skills or his reaction to my sass. Either way, he decided to make a point.
Note to self: tell Mega we're down a warehouse worker. Never interacted with him enough to be able to remember his name. Which made the megalomaniac turning him to a puddle of goo to prove a point even sadder.
Felt sick, but kept my attention on the asshole who did it. Took down a few nonsense notes, made comment about "now that we're getting serious, I'll be a good little messenger."
But all the gold and gears in Azeroth, this man truly seems to be coming after us because Mega said no to him at some point? Who is that petty?
"All this because he hurt your feelings?" I said. Smiling. Next to a puddle of goo that used to be a coworker.
I wasn't really in a spot to listen to the reply. At some point, I heard noises about him hoping we weren't on opposite sides when we saw each other again.
"I ain't in the habit of making enemies. Keep that in mind if you wanna talk again."
Better to keep the channel open, right?
Went home, puked guts out, climbed into the bath. Want to break my three drink rule, but writing this before my stupid brain forgets it. Because there are parts that will fade if I don't do this. No matter how bad it was.
Need to talk to Mega. Need to warn Kappi, Dave, and Zokk to keep an eye out for creepy elves (be less vague). Probably shouldn't say anything to Mister Mae yet; gotta be a better time to unleash him.
Might go get sick again, actually. But hey... My boots survived.
Note to self: ask Zokk for some blood resist enchants for my clothes.
Note to self: work more with the watch. We're going to need some second chances.