Warm Reception

The Estate's meticulously kept gardens, including a hedgemaze that students have occasionally described as "sadistic" and a sizable rose garden. Benches in shaded spots are plentiful, and the gardens are popular to study in on pleasant days. The nearby stables are still maintained with a number of well-heeled equines.

Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:31 pm

On the day of New Year's Eve, a rented subcompact car pulls up to the gates. Rolling down the window, a pale-haired woman in sunglasses presses the intercom.

"Here to see Tereza Rozanov. I believe I'm expected?"
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Narrator » Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:31 am

"Uhm... Hang on." comes the voice from the receptionist over the intercom after a moment. It seems he hadn't been expecting anybody to arrive today. After a couple moment the intercom crackles to life again. "I have a note here saying that she's expecting a visit from her family and to notify the head-mistress so, uh, if you wouldn't mind waiting a moment. She usually responds pretty quick."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:33 am

"Of course, take as long as you like."

At the moment, any trace of a Russian accent was absent. The woman was speaking in perfect received pronunciation.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Ashlie Minamida » Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:09 am

Despite what the receptionist said, it takes a while for anybody to show up. When she finally does Ashlie is trudging through the thin cover of snow that still seems to persist on the grounds, wearing a coat with a fur frill. For just a couple moments she seems to be wearing a neutral, almost slightly confused expression before recognition suddenly seems to snap into place.

"Ah yes, hello Miss Romanov."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:15 am

"I think you'll find to your relief that I am in fact Miss Agnes Haversham, an actuary from Swansea with all her papers in order."

"Any resemblance to an international terrorist is purely coincidental."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Ashlie Minamida » Tue Jan 09, 2018 2:50 am

"Riiiight. Of course." she says and winks at Natalya before stepping over to the side of the gate to push a button that makes it rattle open.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Tue Jan 09, 2018 3:48 am

"Surprised you showed up in person. I know those cameras aren't just for show," she says as she pulls the car through the gates, starting for the parking garage.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Ashlie Minamida » Tue Jan 09, 2018 5:43 pm

"There's not a lot going on right now." she says with a shrug as the car pulls past her and she follows it at her own leisurely pace.

"How long do you think you'll be staying in the area?" she asks once Natalya has parked the car.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Tue Jan 09, 2018 9:27 pm

"I was mostly planning on three days, but I can stay longer if you need me to," she says after parking and getting out, pressing her key-fob to lock it.

"At the least, I'll make sure you get your chance to pump me for information," she smirks.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Ashlie Minamida » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:04 pm

"Hmm? Oh. Yeah." she says, distractedly. "Three days is fine, I suppose."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:15 pm

"I must say, from when we spoke before I was expecting you'd be more formal."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 2:56 am

Someone had apparently thought to call Tereza as well. In the distance, she emerges from the dorms and begins headed in their general direction at a studied leisurely pace.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Ashlie Minamida » Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:46 am

"I don't think you would want me to be more... formal with you." she says as a brief, almost menacing frown passes over her face.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 4:48 am

"I think I've been out of schooling a bit too long for 'stern headmistress' to work on me," she chuckles.

She looks Ashlie over for a few moments.

"...you're augmented, aren't you?"
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Ashlie Minamida » Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:16 am

"Yes. Quite the unnatural abomination." she deadpans.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:17 am

"That's your baggage, not mine. I'm just used to looking for the signs."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Ashlie Minamida » Wed Jan 10, 2018 5:15 pm

Ashlie chuckles to herself. "And here is your baggage now." she says, glancing at Tereza making her way over for a moment.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:12 pm

Tereza's closer now, probably close enough to hear anything else that's said... if one knows about the werewolf thing. She seems to be smiling at the moment and trying hard not to look too excited.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:50 pm

"Baggage is only baggage if you let yourself feel the weight."

"This? This is something I should've done a long time ago."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Ashlie Minamida » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:55 pm

"I'll leave you to it then." Ashlie says and wordlessly walks off before Tereza gets much closer.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 7:59 pm

"Pleasant conversation?" She asks when she's within polite talking distance of Natalya.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:03 pm

"Your headmistress is an odd one."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:05 pm

"She is. She's an okay sort once you figure out how to deal with her." Her hands are stuffed in the pockets of a leather jacket. "Was beginning to think you'd forgotten about me," she jokes.
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Aspect: Partner To The Fey

Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:13 pm

"It takes a bit of time to put together an identity that gives your school plausible deniability on handing you over to an international terrorist."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:15 pm

"That's right. Wouldn't want me to return to my criminal ways," she quips. "My girlfriend's still in Ireland, so my room's pretty empty right now," she says, gesturing back towards the dorms.
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Aspect: Partner To The Fey

Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:22 pm

"Ah, want to stay in for a bit? I'm game," she says, starting towards where Tereza gestured.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:25 pm

"If you had somewhere you wanted to go, I'm game, but I figured I could at least show you around."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:26 pm

"I've got some ideas, but I'm here for what you want to do," she smiles.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 8:57 pm

"Well, let's start with the tour then," she says, heading towards the dorms. Once inside the dorms, she led the way to her room. The two twin beds had been pushed together, though there was only evidence of one person recently sleeping it the combined bed. There was a guitar in one corner next to some practice drum pads. One of the desk hutches had a bunch of pictures posted in the back of the hutch, showing Tereza and various other people in what looked like various places in Europe. Natalya might recognize some of the people if she was familiar with some of the Brotherhood groups. There were newer pictures of Tereza with the redhead from Crimea. That desk was far messier than the other desk. As Tereza steps into the room, Natalya gets a look at "Leader of the Pack" and the wolf's head on the back of the jacket. "Welp, home sweet home," Tereza says.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:02 pm

"Starting a band, are we?"
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:42 pm

"We keep talking about it. Haven't really done any recruiting yet."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:43 pm

"Ah, so you didn't get the jacket made up just for that?" She chuckles.
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:44 pm

"Christmas present from my girlfriend. She's being cute. Called it 'incentive'."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:46 pm

"Do I want to know what she's incentivizing, or is that none of my business?"
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:58 pm

"I *think* she's trying to get me to get off my ass and actually form the band. Although she is a fan of the whole 'werewolf' thing." She chuckles, "My life is... kind of complicated."
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Aspect: Escaped Asset
Aspect: Servant Alpha
Aspect: Partner To The Fey

Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:10 pm

"At some of the concerts I've attended, being a werewolf would probably be a selling point."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Wed Jan 10, 2018 11:24 pm

"Given the type of music I like, you're probably right." She pulls a picture off the desk and hands it to Natalya. It's a shot of the redhead out by the lighthouse. "You've met her before."
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High Concept: Winter Wolf
Aspect: Chip Off The Old Ice Block
Aspect: Escaped Asset
Aspect: Servant Alpha
Aspect: Partner To The Fey

Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Thu Jan 11, 2018 1:13 am

"I rather figured that's who you were talking about. I'm not blind. I could see how the two of you acted."
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Re: Warm Reception

Postby Tereza Rozanov » Thu Jan 11, 2018 1:23 am

"She's a good person. Good for me too. Not sure what I'd do without her." She tucks the picture back into the desk. "I really do appreciate you coming."
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High Concept: Winter Wolf
Aspect: Chip Off The Old Ice Block
Aspect: Escaped Asset
Aspect: Servant Alpha
Aspect: Partner To The Fey

Re: Warm Reception

Postby Natalya Romanov » Thu Jan 11, 2018 3:29 am

"Wish I'd met someone like that a good deal earlier in my life."
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