I2DT: Long Distance

Previously the lodgings of the late Lady Braddock, the Dower House fell into disuse for a number of years, particularly after Braddock Manor passed to Brian himself. Since the arrival of the University, it has been renovated into an administrative building as well as faculty and staff housing on the second floor.

I2DT: Long Distance

Postby Gideon Rede » Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:05 am

Gideon had done some preliminary investigations into Chase's old school, but he'd hit a wall trying to find anything about Chase specifically. After a couple more attempts he gave up and pulled up the number for the school.

"Better than hopping a flight to Hong Kong," Gideon said as he dialed the number for Chase's old school.
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Postby Narrator » Thu Oct 15, 2015 12:35 am

"Thank you for calling South Island School," said a pleasant, cultured female voice with an English accent.

"If you would like to proceed in English, press one." It was apparently a recording, and continued in an impressive array of language options.

Eventually through the menus Gideon reached ... "For Administration, press three."

After pressing three, he was asked to hold and classical music began to play.

"South Island School Administration, how may I help you?" asked the cheery man with a light Chinese accent who picked up a few minutes later.
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Postby Gideon Rede » Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:42 pm

"This is Professor Gideon Rede from Xavier's University in England," Gideon said, "Was hoping you could help me track down some records of one Chase Delacroix who was attending your school and after a lengthy absence is now attending our University here."
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Postby Narrator » Thu Oct 15, 2015 11:53 pm

"Just a moment sir..."

Gideon could hear typing.

"Last attended about four years ago?"
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Postby Gideon Rede » Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:05 am

"Should be around that point though students aren't always dependable when it comes to times, dates, and so on, eh?" Gideon said, "We were hoping to get copies of his records sent over to us, so that we can finalize a few admission items on our end."
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Postby Narrator » Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:45 am

"Just send a request form to our fax number and we'd be happy to... hmm? The file is flagged for some reason. I'll need to ask someone about that before I can help you," he said, sounding apologetic.
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Postby Gideon Rede » Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:48 am

"Its not a problem," Gideon said, "I'm sure you can understand though that we would very much like to know why a student's file would be flagged in such a way."
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Postby Narrator » Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:09 pm

"I'm sure it's nothing to worry about sir. Please hold a moment."

After quite a few moments, a different voice came on the line.

"If this is a sick joke, it isn't funny," the gruff voice said defensively.
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Postby Gideon Rede » Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:35 pm

"I'm not known for my sense of humor," Gideon said, "I also certainly wouldn't be calling from England on a lark either given the cost."
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Postby Narrator » Sat Oct 17, 2015 12:18 am

The man was silent for a moment.

"The Delacroixs were friends of mine. If you've really found him..."
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Postby Gideon Rede » Sat Oct 17, 2015 9:56 pm

"He found us," Gideon said, "I take it his parents are dead then."
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Postby Narrator » Sat Oct 17, 2015 11:51 pm

"Yes, and I thought he was too. His... was the only body never found after the accident."
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Postby Gideon Rede » Sun Oct 18, 2015 12:29 am

"Can you tell me about the accident at all?" Gideon asked.
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Postby Narrator » Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:14 am

"He didn't tell you?"
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Postby Gideon Rede » Sun Oct 18, 2015 1:30 am

"His memory was damaged," Gideon said.
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Postby Narrator » Sun Oct 18, 2015 7:32 pm

"Oh... that explains a lot... poor kid."

"But are you sure it's him?"
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Re: I2DT: Long Distance

Postby Gideon Rede » Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:29 pm

"Well, after a few sessions he remembered your school and his last name," Gideon said, "I'm reasonably certain but children aren't generally in the system for me to do a DNA test, eh."
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Postby Narrator » Sun Oct 18, 2015 11:58 pm

"I could positively identify him if you sent me a picture."
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Postby Charles Franklin » Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:13 am

Fortunately every student had their picture taken for their IDs and Gideon had access to that system, so after a few keystrokes he pulled up a picture of Chase.

"I do have one of those," Gideon said, "I just need someplace to send it."
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Postby Narrator » Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:39 am

"Right. Send it to j wen at south island dot edu."
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Postby Gideon Rede » Mon Oct 19, 2015 12:41 am

Gideon sent the photo toe the email address.

"You should have it shortly," Gideon said, "Hopefully this will prove to you that I'm not trying to yank you around."
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Postby Narrator » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:13 am

"I see it."

After a pause, the man said, "That's him alright... I'm sorry I doubted you."
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Postby Gideon Rede » Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:33 am

"The dead rise so very rarely," Gideon said, "Now the question is if I can have his records."
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Re: I2DT: Long Distance

Postby Narrator » Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:59 pm

"Yes. I'll personally see to it that you get them."
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Re: I2DT: Long Distance

Postby Charles Franklin » Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:18 pm

For once this has gone smoothly

"Thank you, I look forward to receiving it and reviewing it with Chase," Gideon said before providing contact information to the school administrator.
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Postby Narrator » Mon Oct 19, 2015 8:50 pm

"You wanted to hear more about the accident?"
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Postby Gideon Rede » Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:21 pm

"I did if you don't mind sharing information about it," Gideon said.
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Postby Narrator » Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:27 am

"Frank... Mister Delacroix... was invited to take a small trip on his boss' yacht, him and his family. They were caught a sudden storm and the wreckage was finally found a week later. Until now there were no known survivors."
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Postby Gideon Rede » Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:31 am

"Do you know who employed Mr. Delacroix?" Gideon asked taking some notes as the administrator told the story.
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Postby Narrator » Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:15 am

"A software developer called Infire that's since gone out of business."
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Postby Gideon Rede » Wed Oct 21, 2015 12:49 am

"Do you know anything about the work that he did for Infire?" Gideon asked.
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Postby Narrator » Thu Oct 22, 2015 7:18 pm

"Only that he worked with mobile apps."
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Postby Gideon Rede » Thu Oct 22, 2015 9:53 pm

"Did you know anything about or ever meet the owner?" Gideon asked.
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Postby Narrator » Thu Oct 22, 2015 11:54 pm

"No, I'm afraid not."
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Postby Gideon Rede » Fri Oct 23, 2015 1:33 am

"Alright," Gideon said, "Do you know if there was any other family at the funeral or settling the estate?"
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Postby Narrator » Fri Oct 23, 2015 2:37 pm

He sighed. "No... no there wasn't. Poor kid."
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Re: I2DT: Long Distance

Postby Gideon Rede » Sat Oct 24, 2015 6:26 pm

"At the very least there are lots of people here who will understand what he's going through," Gideon said.
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Re: I2DT: Long Distance

Postby Narrator » Mon Oct 26, 2015 3:18 pm

"Your organization gets a lot of kids from bad situations doesn't it?"
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Re: I2DT: Long Distance

Postby Gideon Rede » Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:48 pm

"Given how most of the world treats mutants is that really surprising?" Gideon said.
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Re: I2DT: Long Distance

Postby Narrator » Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:53 pm

"No, not at all."
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