Waku/Markus - Report

Waku Motohama raps on the door with a quick series of taps. Underneath her other arm is a folder full of papers, and while she's smiling, there's something about it that's... strained.
Markus Aerilius sat toiling away at paperwork he was nearly caught all up!
Markus Aerilius: "Come in"
Waku Motohama enters, then offers him a quick bow. "Good evening, sir!"
Markus Aerilius nods and welcomes waku. "My squire what can i help you with today?"
Waku Motohama: Normally I'd ask how you are and check on your general health before diving into things, but I've had quite a busy day and I don't want to take up too much of your time! So... first of all, I convinced E'ko to stop turning the airship into a weapon of mass destruction. Two, I have some ideas that I hammered out with Tarva about evacuation protocols if things go very, very badly. And three - I, ah... conducted an investigation on the Swords. I ah...
Waku Motohama manages to keep her smile on somehow. "...I can't say I liked what I found very much."
Markus Aerilius frowned a bit and shook his head. "No I apprieciate your brevity. Its good you found out both of those things. Now tell me about the Swords?" he waited for the worst.
Waku Motohama shifts, nodding. "Okay. I'll start with our guest. Fallax."
Markus Aerilius: "Good, what news do you have."
Waku Motohama: There are three things he is very distinctly known for. One - like any good Inquisitor, he's completely devoted to his cause. Two, he's really good at convincing people to do what he wants. He's got a lot of... presence, I'd guess you say. Charisma? Some kind of werid variation on that. And three -
Waku Motohama: He's totally ruthless.
Waku Motohama: Like.
Waku Motohama: In the pursuit of rooting out evil, he would definitely slaughter anyone in his path. He's... that kinda guy.
Markus Aerilius: "Oh dear and our staff went to visit "HIM"." He furrowed his brow in worry. He did not like what he was hearing
Waku Motohama clears her throat. "Um. That's not all..."
Markus Aerilius: "Please continue"
Waku Motohama: So... in my career, it's normal for there to be certain things you can't find out. There are also certain things that, if you can't find them, are really, really weird.
Waku Motohama: Before Fallax joined the Swords, I can find out nothing about him.
Waku Motohama: Like he didn't exist.
Markus Aerilius: "Thats disconcerting." He shook his head in further disbelief at the man.
Waku Motohama: There aren't even any records of him existing in the Inquisitors of the Astral Light - like... he didn't join the main organization and become part of the Swords, he just /materialized/ the day he joined the Swords. And, uh, well, er...
Waku Motohama: ...He's not the only one.
Waku Motohama: That's like that, I mean.
Waku Motohama: It's not just him.
Markus Aerilius: "What are you saying the whole of the swords is a bunch of dead men?"
Waku Motohama: It seems like almost every member of the Swords of Salvation have /no history/ before the day they joined.
Waku Motohama: No, Sir Markus. Dead men have mothers, sisters, brothers, wives - childhoods. Hometowns. These are men that /I can find no record of/ before their allegiance to the Swords.
Waku Motohama: And you do not /stop/ being a member of the Swords. There is no record of /anyone/ quitting.
Markus Aerilius frowned and rubbed his temples. "We need to alert astrid as well." he was shocked.
Waku Motohama nods firmly. "I cannot establish how much I do not like this. I stopped investigating and came back at about that point because I was... nervous."
Markus Aerilius: "Aye you were wise to return. Who all knows that you know this information?"
Waku Motohama: Only you. I came straight here. When I was asking questions, I was using a cover story about doing research for a book.
Markus Aerilius: "You werent followed?"
Waku Motohama: To my knowledge, no. I used every trick I know to prevent that. But I am also not arrogant enough to say that it is not out of the question.
Waku Motohama shifts uncomfortably. There seems to be something she doesn't quite know how to talk about, but she's got to say it regardless. "Markus... you said Sigmund was a member of the Swords of Salvation, yes...? How, um. How well... do you know him?"
Markus Aerilius: "That I cannot confirm. I know hes part of some group in the flames but I am uncertain if it is the Swords. I cannot recall."
Waku Motohama nods, clearly troubled and not sure what to think at the moment. "...I'm pretty worried now about tomorrow, given this new information."
Markus Aerilius: "Relay your report to Astrid and say nothing of this to any other. We are prepared for a fight but do not want to cause panic or have someone jump the gun."
F'ennelise Tkhar: brb quic, dont RP too much without  m E ))
Waku Motohama nods firmly, then pauses before continuing. She sets the file underneath her arm down on Markus' desk. "Tarva and I came up with the basics of a plan to - if things go... really sour - evacuate everyone to the company workshop. Not only are there advanced magitech weapons in there, but there's also various vehicles that can be used to escape."
Markus Aerilius takes the folder and looks it over. "Good work, its wise in this tenuous situation to have back up plans."
Waku Motohama nods. Then, "Should I report to Miss Astrid now?"
Markus Aerilius: "Aye that would be wise. I do not know where she is. Perhaps check her room or hollar on the Linkshell."
Waku Motohama gives Markus a snappy salute. "Roger that. Any other orders for me? Do you have any other avenues of inquiry you'd like me to pursue? I didn't sleep last night so I have to sleep tonight, but I can also perform some tasks tomorrow morning."
Markus Aerilius: "Only that you did good work and that I should feed you your favorite meal should we survive tomorrow."
Waku Motohama pauses - how odd, usually she's so bold! - and then finally offers Markus a gentle, non-forced smile. "...Could you... prepare me some cuisine from Doma?"
Waku Motohama: ...It's been so long.
Waku Motohama: Since I had food from home...
Markus Aerilius: "Its my specialty! I will wine and dine you til you burst."
Waku Motohama giggles. "I'll be sure to stay alive just for that, then!"
Waku Motohama gives him a wave and a bow before going off to find Astrid.
Markus Aerilius: "Promise me youll be safe tomorrow eve. I dont want you fighting."
Waku Motohama stops midstep, looking over her shoulder. "Does that mean you don't want me to be present? If I have to defend myself, I don't see another option... Its not like I could let people get hurt in front of me without trying to do anything at all."
Markus Aerilius: "I just want you to be safe but i think its important that you are there. you may gleam important information. Stay close to the others. They will protect you."
Waku Motohama mulls this over. Then - "For your sake, I'll prioritize my safety as much as possible, Sir Markus."
Markus Aerilius nods and returns to his paperwork. "Thank you Waku."
Waku Motohama smiles to herself, offers another brisk salute, then departs.
Markus Aerilius ponders to himself. "This is not good."