12:57:41 PM <•Teller|GM> It's a little disconcerting that Schuyler's been to the Brotherhood's estate enough for it to feel familiar. Almost as disconcerting as the fact that he was buzzed inside, and nobody came to meet him at the door - apparently they trust him to make his own way to their den/living room. Are they that comfortable with him?
12:57:41 PM <•Teller|GM> When he arrives, only Shakesphere is waiting for him. The man is sprawled out on a couch, shirtless and smoking...well, it's not a cigarette.
12:57:41 PM <•Teller|GM> "Hey, brother," he says. "Grab a seat." ||
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1:00:27 PM <A|Schuyler> Schuyler clears his throat somewhat, repressing the urge to wave away the fumes that Shakesphere's emitting and takes a seat, opting to look for a rigid, wooden chair rather than a plush recliner. He doesn't want to let his guard down too much, or give the impression that he's making himself comfortable.
1:01:20 PM <A|Schuyler> The absence of Seachange startles him, but the absence of the strange-smelling man who's escorted and attended him during the previous meetings is what throws him off balance.
1:02:11 PM <A|Schuyler> ((Hm, is it morning or afternoon?))
1:02:42 PM <•Teller|GM> ((I pictured afternoon. If he wants to do this earlier, that works too.))
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1:04:34 PM <A|Schuyler> "Afternoon, Shakesphere," Schuyler greets, setting his briefcase down next to the chair.
1:04:34 PM <A|Schuyler> The silence lingers for a moment before he bites the bullet, preferring to address the confusion sooner rather than later.
1:04:34 PM <A|Schuyler> "Where's everyone else?" ||
1:08:25 PM <•Teller|GM> "Hm? Oh," With some effort, he rises to a sitting position. "Seachange and Allele are out dealing with a few things. Should be back in a few hours."
1:08:25 PM <•Teller|GM> "But no worries, Shakesphere's here for you. What can I do for you?" ||
1:08:44 PM <•Teller|GM> ((*What do you need?))
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1:15:18 PM <A|Schuyler> Schuyler raises an eyebrow. He's more experienced dealing with Seachange, and was expecting to match wits with the man's cunning and competence.
1:15:18 PM <A|Schuyler> The laid-back Shakesphere might be more pliable, but Schuyler doesn't have a good grasp on the man, and it throws him off the game plan he came in here with.
1:17:08 PM <A|Schuyler> "So, the Little Doctors," he begins, testing the waters. "Do you guys deal with them at all?" ||