[hr][hr][center][img]http://fontmeme.com/embed.php?text=Deeper%20Than%20The%20Sands:%20Chapter%20One&name=prinp___.ttf&size=30&style_color=f7976a[/img][hr][@rivaan] [@Pundii] [@Morose] [@FantasyChic] [@Nallore] [@Sigil] [@ONL][hr][h3][b][color=f7976a]October 4th, 1924 - 2:45 P.M. Local Time[/color][/b][/h3][hr][hr][b]Case Name:[/b] Questioning[/center]
[b]Lead Reason:[/b] Interviews with Reginald
[b]Secondary Reason:[/b] Don't get killed?
[b]Recruiting:[/b] Nope
[b]Time:[/b] 1-2 hours, depends
[b]Group:[/b] Reginald, Josephine, Haakon
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	  Okay, this going to be an interesting case.... It will have to parts run at the same time. Sigil, you begin. Two different PM's. One to Fantasy, one to ONL. You will be interviewing them at the same time as it were but separately. Fantasy first. Interview Josephine. Once you are finished, then Josephine can exit the room and Haakon can enter. Then interview Haakon. Now, Sigil will post both interviews together in a single post, pasting the two interview together at the end before he does. 

	Since we are breaking this up it will take a bit longer but don't worry. You have 14 days as your counter. Would recommend having Josephines done by day 7 to divide the time up evenly between the interviews. If you have questions or concerns pm me. The chat is open to you and the Sands chat room if you need to talk.	
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[hr][center][h1][b][i][color=f7976a]Vera Munn[/color][/i][/b][/h1]
[img]https://i2.wp.com/geekylibrary.com/files/2016/03/tumblr_mpflbxZ9T41syl1qjo1_500.gif[/img][hr][b][i][color=f7976a]Location: [/color][/i][/b]Egyptian Museum: Her Office[/center][hr]	
	Vera looked shaken and a bit perplexed when she was informed that tiles were missing. [color=f7976a]"Are quite you sure?"[/color] she asked, not so much in denial but still confused. Neema gave a curt nod of her head before responding. 

	"Very. I removed the tiles myself," she informed Vera.

	Vera nodded in acceptance but it still bothered her to know that some, most, were missing. She turned her head slightly as Lauren asked if she was okay. Then she heard the crashing sounds from behind the stacks. Obviously William was not happy with her response. To her it was because he didn't like being called out on the truth. She had no idea he had meant more by it. He hadn't mentioned how he felt, only told her what do to. Part of her wanted to go back to him, ask why he was acting that way but she refused. Her feet becoming rooted in their spot. She wasn't going to give in to a temper tantrum. 

	[color=f7976a]"Yes, of course. I am perfectly well,"[/color] she lied as she looked down, trying to focus on the tiles and the task at hand. [color=f7976a]"Let us continue. I am rather sure that I retrieved them all and we here at the museum, from what I know have not lent out any to another museum. I will double check the records. Yet I will need to be off to the permits office shortly to get our papers in order. Nora, would you be so kind as to come with me? I feel you could be most useful in helping me present why we must go there, your discovery will give us wonderful footing for a permit to be granted by the Egyptian Government,"[/color] she said kindly towards Nora. She was sure that the discovery would go over far better than trying to convince these bureaucrats of mystical origins. 

	Mr. Kohns gave a nod to his newest probationary hire and made his way through the museum and up to Vera's office. Not bothering to knock when he entered. He stopped as he did and looked at the women in the room. "Tea time?" he asked. 

	[color=f7976a]"Oh, Mr. Khons, yes and no. We are conversing about the upcoming expedition."[/color]

	The man quirked a brow. Four women and no man in sight since William was behind the stacks planning this out? Shaking his head a bit Vera went onto explain the newest discovery and that they were missing tiles. That combined with the fact she needed to leave to go to get permits gave the curator a chance finally to introduce the newest member of the expedition. "This is Mahendra Huq Zalil. He has been hired on a probationary level as our newest junior archeologist."

	Vera looked the man over and grunted under her breath. She didn't feel she needed anymore hands in the pot but she said nothing about it. She knew what she would face if she did, it was better to just let it go. [color=f7976a]"Yes sir."[/color]

	"Now that that is taken care of I bid you good day, try not to break anything Lady Munn," he said with a chuckle before showing himself out. 

	Taking a deep breath Vera looked over towards Nora and sighed, she didn't want this new man to get in their way at the permits office. [color=f7976a]"Well then, since we have an extra set of hands. Mr. Zalil? Please escort Miss Ridgeway and Neema down into archives. "They are needed to see if they can located a few missing tiles,"[/color] she said quickly and nearly started back tracking since she hadn't asked if Lauren and Neema would be willing to do so first. Neema though spoke before she had a chance. 

	"Yes, of course. A young strapping man will be just the ticket to help us women folk move things around with out worry that we may break something," she said in a grandmotherly voice as she stepped over to Mahendra and took his arm before he would even have a chance to offer it or not. "I can show you the way if you do not know how to get there. This museum was my second home for ages."

	Vera let out a breath of relief as Neema took charge. She had questions for the woman but they could wait. Neema seemed to know things about the museum and the tiles and it would allow her to go with Nora to take care of the permits. Better to get things moving. She was just about to suggest they leave when she heard a knock at her door. 

[hr][center][h1][b][i][color=a187be]Aziza Tarek[/color][/i][/b][/h1]
[img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/58f1805c-2002-4e79-952f-928a355dd8fc.jpg[/img][hr][b][i][color=a187be]Location: [/color][/i][/b]Qasr El Nil Barracks: Stables[/center][hr]	

	Aziza moved Drahl into a stable and closed the door before glancing over towards Harry. She knew that look on his face, or at least knew it couldn't be anything good that was going through his mind. Stepping over to him her hand came up slowly and cupped his cheek. She wasn't sure what to say since she didn't know what was bothering him. Maybe words were not needed just yet. Coming up on her toes a bit she brushed her lips against his softly, placing a lingering kiss. As she leaned back she gave him an understanding and caring smile. Just gazing into his eyes as she stood there looking up at him adoringly. While she had pulled away from the kiss, her hand remained, her thumb running gently along the line of his jaw. 

	[color=a187be]"If you want to talk, I will listen. We can go back to my room here, be alone?"[/color] she said before blushing deeply as she lowered her head, letting out a soft nervous giggle. [color=a187be]"I mean if that is okay with you. If not, we can do anything you wish,"[/color] she said before her eyes came back up to meet his slowly. The blush had faded some but there was still warmth on her cheeks as she let her hand fall to his chest. 

	Maybe it would have been best if she had stepped away at that point but she just couldn't bring herself to. She didn't want to move and more than that seeing such a look on Harry's face made her worry and she wanted to comfort him in anyway she could. Even if she didn't feel like she owed him kindness because of everything he had done for her so far to ensure her safety she still wanted to just be there for him, be someone he could lean on and confide in. Someone she wished she had had for herself when her world had been flipped upside down all those years ago. She never wanted Harry to feel as if he was alone with anything he was dealing with internally. She had never been in a war and would never be able to fully understand what he was going through but that didn't mean that she couldn't be there for him. 

[hr][center][h1][b][i][color=82ca9d]Peter[/color] & [color=598527]George[/color][/i][/b][/h1]
[img]https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9IgGjQHwELXN5mmc/giphy.gif[/img][hr][b][i][color=82ca9d]Location: [/color][/i][/b]Qasr El Nil Barracks: Peters Room -> The Museum (Vera's Office)[/center][hr]	

	[color=82ca9d]"Yes, I give you my word."[/color] Peter's voice was a bit morose as he spoke but he was firm with his words. 

	[color=598527]"Hrm, very well. You know the deal, so let's get on with it, mmm,.."[/color] George said as he stuck his hand out to Peter and they shook. They had come to an agreement. One that George wasn't completely satisfied with but it would do for now. Peter brightened a bit when George agreed. A grin coming to his face as he let his friends hand go and leaned against his cane a bit more. 

	[color=82ca9d]"Yes yes, of course."[/color] Peters grin grew as he headed for the door and made his way, with George in tow, out of the room. Down the stairs and across the courtyard George made sure that he walked with Peter on his right so if anyone looked at him from the left they wouldn't see the mask and Peter blocked the view from the right. Peter noticed Harry and Aziza in the stables and gave them a slight wave before they managed to get to the gate. 

	George was forced to stop and gather his things. [color=82ca9d]"You brought all of this?"[/color] he asked as George took weapon after weapon back from the guard at the gate. George just nodded as he put them back in place on various parts of his body. [color=82ca9d]"Always prepared for anything aren't you?"[/color] he joked as they were finally able to leave the barracks and start to head for the museum. 

	[color=598527]"Mmm, I'm no boy scout,"[/color] George said in passing as he kept his head down. Last thing he wanted to do was draw attention to himself right then. 

	Over in a certain alleyway Rosheen was behind the counter serving a new group of men who had come since Mosi had left. Yet Mosi wasn't alone, or so it seemed. Half way to the side street a black cat with bright amber eyes started following her and meowing slightly. The place was clearer than it was before. Less people. Seemed most were grabbing meals at the various booths lining the street instead of at the merchant. So every merchant Mosi passed tried desperately to get her attention. Showing her clothing, crafts, fabrics, and more. She was a good twenty feet to Rosheens food booth when she couldn't go anymore. Half a dozen vendors were really trying to get her to buy. 

	Walking into the museum Peter and George made a round about way towards Vera's office. Peter knowing just how much George tried to avoid being stared at or getting even worse reactions from people. [color=82ca9d]"Just give me a minute,"[/color] Peter said to George as he motioned to the bench by the office door. George took a seat and nodded slightly. He knew the drill, it was something he preferred. To let people be warned before they met him usually helped with reactions. Peter turned and opened the door slightly with a bit of a knock as he entered. [color=82ca9d]"Vera darling?"[/color] he said brightly as he stepped into the room.