Once the final passenger was picked up, Bellingham sped through the streets quickly, the car jarring occasionally through traffic. Ursa took initiative and spoke up warmly, eyeing the young detective through her lace cover, “[color=6ecff6]My name is Miss Haven. A pleasure to make your acquaintance Mr Randgriz![/color]” 

She turned to look out the window, continuing, “[color=6ecff6]Apparently we all have a wide array of skills that would appear useful to our mysterious Mr. Weisskampf. I assume you also aren’t entirely sure why we are being brought together? Or what work we will be doing?[/color]” 

She waited for a response and nodded afterwards remaining quiet as the others made there introductions. After a short while later the car was out of the main part of the city, where buildings and brick streets were replaced by rolling hills and gravel roads. Large oaks and hemlocks began to build a deep forest that hid the already cloud covered sun. Suddenly the road led up to a tall iron barred gate attached to a thick concrete wall. Atop the two adjoining columns sat two large gargoyles, wings laid flat but teeth barred. As soon as the car pulled up, the gate opened slowly, allowing the vehicle to head into a massive garden. Hedges made to resemble bats and other fierce animals littered the yard along with thick veins of English Ivy and a large fountain with a group of half-naked sirens spilling water back into the ground. The garden was astounding but it was overshadowed by the expansive black mansion, overlooking the area. The house was a testament to gothic architecture, with expansive glass windows, sharply pointed spires, intricate gargoyle sculptures, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses. Jinx’s eyes were wide open, and when the car was parked, she got out of the cab with her mouth open. She again ignored Birmingham’s hand as she stepped out onto the gravel, “[color=6ecff6]Bloody hell….Oh..Sorry..haha...I mean look at this place. It’s huge! Edgar's family home was quite spacious but it seems like only a townhome compared to this.[/color]”

She looked towards the door which was like the mansion expansive and was set with two large sculptured wolf and bat door knockers. Mr Birmingham assisted Zarra out of the cab before he headed to the door and gave three knocks, before the door again opened inwards by itself. Mr Birmingham called the group, “[color=f7941d]Come along! Keep your hands to yourself and no wandering off. Ahh Mr Elroy. Here they are.”[/color] 

A tall older man with short slicked back black hair, deep set grey eyes stared at the group a few feet in the entrance of the home carrying a beautifully gold inlaid candelabra. He was wearing an obvious butlers uniform and he spoke in a deep baritone, “[color=bc8dbf]You’re late. Mr. Birmingham.[/color]” 

Birmingham gulped pulling off his driving cap and staring at the ground, “[color=f7941d]Ay...The traffic was rough today. I apologiz..[/color]”

Mr Elroy grimaced, “[color=bc8dbf]That will be all. You are dismissed for now. As for the rest of you...follow me to the drawing room. Mr. Weisskampf will be with you promptly.[/color]”

Jinx followed behind quietly, leaning in towards Zaara, “[color=6ecff6]Is it just me or does this place give you the creepies?[/color]”

The drawing room was quiet large, with a large fireplace set into the opposite wall, and three large ornate couches surrounding it. Off to one side was a black felt billiards table, and a small bar set with multiple alcohols held in different sized decanters. Candles lit the room, but lamps were present on a few end tables. A few shelves of books and other strange curiosities, such as taxidermied animals, globes and masks gave the room an exotic touch. Jinx walked over towards one of the couches sitting down slowly as she looked around the room. She pulled off her coat to reveal a fitted black dress that was set with a high collar and long sleeves. She kept her gloves and hat on though before moving to sit at the far end couch, “[color=6ecff6]Homey...Nothing like the carcass of a crow...to brighten up the day.[/color]”