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Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

I'm just waiting to see if anyone has issues with my post that I'd need to change.

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

"I remember when I was that age. I wrote a great deal of bad poetry and had horrible taste in music but I don't think I did anything quite on this level," Max said with a half-smile. His eyes widened as he took in Die Shriken und Wunder. And to think he had been proud of getting Tobin's Spirit Guide- this find completely blew his paltry contribution out of the water. The Holy Grail of demonologists. "Khamsa fi ainek," he said in surprise, a habit he had picked up in Jerusalem. Seemingly unbidden, his fingers pulled out his Hand of Miriam pendant. Here was a book that was simply unclean- a profane work that nevertheless held true knowledge, as monstrous and terrible as true knowledge always seems to be. A key to power. "I- I will have to take a few notes, with your permission," he whispered.

Lenya asked about Glory and her possible reaction to the book. Max considered a moment before giving his answer. "Well, Glory is an intelligent young woman. I'm sure she understands that the best way to battle the unholy is to understand it implicitly. The quest for knowledge takes us to uncomfortable and dangerous places- sometimes the only way to quench your thirst is to drink from the deepest wells."

Realizing that the conversation was going to some dark places, Max shifted a little in his seat, straightened his already straight papers. "So, I found an importer in Boston who's shipping some of my favorite beers from abroad up here. Nesher, Staropramen, Baltika- some good memories of my studies." He felt his ears reddening- why were they reddening? "I, uh, also have a case of Gösser zwickel coming up with the load. Got a taste for it while I was in the Czech Republic. Most popular beer in Austria- sorry, you already know that, why am I telling you what you already know?" His ears felt like a blast furnace. "I thought you might, um, like a taste of home. I'd be happy to give you a few bottles of Gösser. Or, you know, maybe, maybe you could come by my home and have a drink sometime. Actually, you know what, I'll just bring them here for you, if you want them."

Max had no idea where the invitation had come from, or what it meant. It had just spilled out of his mouth. He also had no idea why he felt so embarrassed by making such a simple offer. Max looked down, suddenly very interested in his cufflinks and the notes he had compiled for the meeting.

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

Gosh, dude, I'm not sure what I've done to deserve that kind of praise but thanks!

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

Max watched in discomfort as the kitchenette filled up with people in what seemed like seconds, forcing him to abandon all hope of a one-on-one conversation. Holding his donut and newly acquired book over his head in an effort to keep them from being squashed or defaced, respectively, Max was slowly forced up against the wall of the small room. He looked in dismay at his briefcase and Thermos, sitting tantalizingly close on the counter but blocked by a vampire (Max was bad with names- Atlas, was it?) and a kid he had never seen before (possibly an alchemist? they always had a certain look to them, it seemed). Might as well be the Berlin Wall.

Unable to get a word in edgewise, Max attempted an awkward reach-around to grab his stuff, but realized it was unwise to violate the personal space of a vampire, even one he knew like Atlas. Out of options and unable to get a word in edgewise, Max decided to simply wait a few minutes for the kitchenette to empty out before retrieving his property. Now the only trick was getting out.

Pressed up against the wall, still lifting a Bavarian cream donut and one of the classic occult reference books above his head, Max slowly shimmied along the wall towards the door, his cordovan loafers scuffing on the linoleum floor. He smiled at Glory on the slow, shuffling way out the kitchenette door, mouthed "thank you, dear" at her as he tucked the book under his arm and snagged a fresh corn muffin.

Max arrived at his desk just in time to hear Jaklo's warning- a new case. Great. Max felt that careful scholar's excitement welling up in his stomach. His stomach promptly grumbled- he had had nothing today but a cup of coffee. With that thought in mind, he quickly wolfed down the donut before starting on the muffin at a slower, more leisurely pace, careful of where any crumbs might fall. He didn't think it'd be appropriate to be eating during the meeting.

Max took a moment to gather up a couple materials that might be helpful to whatever discussion was about to take place- his notebook, Tobin's Spirit Guide, his pocket-sized Ouija set. He stopped briefly and cringed at the crack of wood breaking, but seeing no immediate danger, shrugged and continued to put his notes together. As he had learned over the last month, there was a volatile mix of personalities in this place. Not surprising someone would get rubbed the wrong way and lash out, as long as they left him out of it. Max had no (mortal) enemies and intended to keep things that way.

With all of his notes and resources tucked under his arm, he walked in Seph's office and sat down quietly, patiently waiting for the briefing to begin.

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

Well, we gotta keep this world consistent, after all.

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

Do you guys take vampire characters?

@Wraithblade6

We have one currently, don't see any reason we couldn't have more.

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

Mr. Freeze is loose from Arkham!

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

<Snipped quote by Witch Cat>

Nothing has happened so far lmao. We all got to work. That is it. We haven;t gone on any grand sweeping adventures. yet.

@AdobeFlash

Yeah, but seeing thirteen posts when you haven't even made one can be intimidating and make you feel like you're missing out, especially if you see that before reading through the thread.

Again, not trying to start something or stifle anyone's creativity, just speaking from experience here.

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to shame anyone or tell anyone off, I just don't want to alienate anyone who hasn't gotten the chance to pose yet.

Ologies: A Study of Arcane Specialists {Paranormal Investigations and more}

Unless anybody badly wants me to post (I guess @Austronaut is waiting on a response and I don't want to leave you hanging) I was thinking I might stick to the original plan and wait for the stragglers.