11162/Even More Questions

Even More Questions
Date of Scene:	11 March 2020
Location:	McAnally's Pub
Synopsis:	Karrin has questions. Buffy gets answers. Nick does a magic trick.
Cast of Characters:	Karrin Murphy, Phantasm (Drago), Buffy Summers

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Karrin Murphy has posed:
The smell of steak sandwiches and lemonade (yes it has a smell) fills the pub as Karrin's settled at aa table with a steak sandwich, and a jug of lemonade. Sitting at a table near the bar, she nods to Mac then to the door. She's waiting on Nick, and decided to set up a meeting here. Food, lemonade, and questions.

So, Karrin is waiting, in her work attire. Which is to say her usual attire, with a badge and her holster. She sips her lemonade quietly and smiles to herself, just waiting, waiting on Nick.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Well, it's kind of getting old to just simply say its been a week. Its been several months, really. Heck. several years. Oh just upgrade it to it's been a heck of a life.

Either way, Nick is still in town. With some issues at the film location causing for production to halted briefly, the stubble he had has progressed into a bit of an actual beard. With the short hair style, the eyes are the primary hint to his more traditional stage persona.

He walks in, idly looking to the itricate carvings on the post before glancing around the room for the one who called him. Giving a tired smile, he gives a slight nod of greeting as he approaches. "Hey Karrin."

Karrin Murphy has posed:
Karrin looks up and nods to Nick, "Hey, come sit over here" she says and looks to Mac. "If you guess what he wants, I'l put in a good word with Harry" she jokes and looks amused. "Seriously though, Come sit over here" she nods to nick and lifts sandwich to her lips. Looking over the pub, Karrin smiles. Perks of being SPECTRE, this is an on the record meeting, over....screw it, it's food o' clock as Murph's colleagues would say....as Karrin looks to Nick with a raised eyebrow and looks over at the musician. "So" Karrin says gently. "What would you like, food wise?" shre asks with a smile, even if she's got her cop hat on. Figuratiely. Karrin wearing hats....that's solely not her

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick steps over, standing by the chair as he slides his jacket off. exposing the scarred arm as he turns. The jacket is laid on the back of another chair at the table. "Well, I am here. It's not Friday so, I'm thinking of ordering a Steak Sandwich and a beer." He glances to the nearby bar, smiling at the listening Mac, "So I guess for here that'd be 'the usual'."

Karrin Murphy has posed:
"I owe you five bucks" Karrin says with a wry grin looking amusedly over to Mac then Nick. "Okay, so" she says watching them, "So it's not Friday. You're right"

Karrin sips her lemonade with a knowing nod. "Alright, so. I got questions for you. I got my tape recorder in my pocket. And no, I didn't butt dial record, either" Karrin says defensively. She totally did! Though Murph nods with a wry grin at Nick, looking over the pub again.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Order placed and with the food and drink amazingly ready in fast order, it does not take long for Nick to squares up with the bar. Plate and drink in hand, he turns around to go sit down next to Karrin.

"So, you're going to be recording this?"

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers steps into the pub, peering around with a yawn. She's still not sleeping well, not while Dawn is who knows where, but having allies to help her Akers her feel a bit better. Oh hey, there are some allies there now, one her BFF, the other, someone she had questions for after last night. As she climbs down the steps, Buffy nods and smiles to Mac, ordering a coffee and omelette before turning and waving to Karrin and Nick.

Karrin Murphy has posed:
"Yeah" Karrin says. "Yeah I..." she says and looks over to Buffy as she comes in. "Hey Buffy. Pretty sure Mac does Captain Crunc" she jokes as the recorder's forgotten for a moment and waves her over. Okay, see, this interview just got more complicated but nothing Murph can't handle.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick glances over towards Buffy, returning the wave while a foot pushes out a chair for the newcomer.

The musician looks back towards Karrin. "You'll get more if you don't do that." He recommends, resting his hands on the table, "Some things are just better said off the record."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smiles, grabbing her tray and heading to join Nick and Karrin's table, "Hey you two, what's up? Staying out if trouble I hope?" she smirks, nodding to Nick, "Thanks for helping us out the other day, I had no idea you were so...Gifted?"

Karrin Murphy has posed:
Karrin snorts. Like she can stay out of trouble. "No batteries in the recorder" she whispers to Nick. "So off the record. What's up guyss?" she asks sliding Nick a five dollar bill. A Murphy always pays their debts. To Nick, that is.

So looking from Buffy to Nick, Murph grins. "I got quetions for you, Nick" she says gently, then watches Buffy with a grin. "Hey did you enjoy the box I got you and Willow?" she asks, watching the $5 suspiciously. It's here. It should be over there. Murph's not moving.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick gives Karrin an assessing glance before taking the five looking over to Buffy again.

"Guess you could call it a gift. But don't mention it. It's not really something I'd like advertised."

Getting up, he walks the five over to the bar. "From The Betting Murphy" He explains before heading back to his seat.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers arches a brow at Murphy and her recorder, "Ooh, did I interrupt something?" she shrugs and smiles, "Yeah, thanks for the donuts. I mean between you and Willow I'm gonna have some major cavities but it's much appreciated, glad you finally got to meet Willow even if she's still a bit jet lagged." she glances to Nick, taking a sip of her coffee. "I understand..Still appreciated. So what you two up to, today?"

Karrin Murphy has posed:
"No you're fine" Murph says....and presents a gift to Buffy. A matching set of doilys with her and Willows names in each set. One more e flowery than the other. "I saw these in the shop on the way home. I figured I'd get you both a gift for being so helpful" Murph offers with a straight face. She looks like giving the badass slayer frilly lace anything is a regular occurrence.Murph has the guts to try this. Look, it even has a little old lady on the front, and frilly glittery fancy packaging.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Nick picks up his sandwich, taking a bite of it with the intent of letting Karrin explain the reason for the gathering. But when the doilies are presented, the chewing slows as the musician slowly glances under the table for a bag that just contains contingency presents.

He swallows. "I think Karrin's the gifted one." He comments before taking another bite.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers smiles softly, taking the doilies and staring at them thoughtfully. She still seems tired like she hasn't had much sleep lately, like she's still worried to death about her little sister, but the doilies are so cute and frilly and offer some comfort. "Thanks, Karrin, that was really sweet of you. I'm sure Willow will love it, next time I swing by.." she glances at Nick, "Hey, I've heard you play and you're pretty gifted, although I'm usually rushing around when you play." she sighs, "Guess I've just been busy, and tired a lot, lately."

Karrin Murphy has posed:
No contingency gifts. No bag. Just Karrin and that was her last gift. Instead she takes a sip from her lemonade and grins. Originally, I was going to interview Nick. Then I figuted it's ameetup for food" she says. Oh she's got questions. But the official on the record interview can wait. Because this is more relaxing and calming and genuinely fun. She enjoys Nick and Bufffy's company. Plus Murph knew Nick's mom, too.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"I can understand the tired part. If it wasn't for the problems on set delaying the schedule I'd probably be even more tired." Nick replies, even with the added sleep, exhaustion is definitely present in his eyes. "And thanks. Most of that gift is really lots of practice and unplanned muscle conditioning."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers nods and shrugs, "Its okay, I'm used to balancing college, my long hours at work and a couple double shifts after Axel's kid got hurt and was in the hospital.." she shrugs, "Mostly it's just worrying about Dawn, I mean, I know she's alive and well for now but...Now Thomas had to make a deal with a vamp I do t trust..And I'm not so sure how that will work out.."

Karrin Murphy has posed:
Murph listens, recorder forgotten. "Dawn's missing?" she asks. "Anything I can do to help out? I can't look into it officially, but I can help you out off the record" Murph says looking worriedly to her BFF. She looks to Nick. "Ideas?" she asks. "I'm all outta gifts, too" she adds with a wry smile, watching them both over her steak sandwich. Which gets another bite.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Nothing in that agreement said he had to be by himself though." Nick reminds, frown setting into place as the sandwich is ignored, missing sibling situations tend to kill appetittes to an extent, "So, make sure he's not there by himself and to make sure she doesn't try anything that wasn't part of the deal stated."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers nods slowly. '"Yeah, she ran away after getting into a fight with my mom. She didn't like him dating a boy who got in trouble with the law...So naturally she ran away with him, only..This guy Riven I suspect he's a vampire too, and Trudy, also a vamp, confirmed my suspicions that she's been taken into that secret cult ...What are they calling it again?"s he sighs and shrugs, "Anyway..What I really need are enough allies to help me storm the Hidden Eye club. Cuz you can bet they'll be as heavily guarded as that cemetary was..And probably other unknowing prisoners there too."

Karrin Murphy has posed:
"Okay, talk to Harry, Thomas, Mouse, hmm...who else? Maybe some of the vigilante vampire slayers, right? Reach out to your friends. Before you vault the table and kick food at me. Hear me out. I know about Faith. She could help you" Karrin says daring Buffy to try anything. "Hell even what's that werewolf's name, Oz or something? Wasn't he in a band? Get a hold of him, get his bandmates to show up and that's a formidable army" she says

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"'Fuhle di Nacht' Nick supplies, answering Buffy's question. He glances to his plate in consideration. "I probably could get in without them noticing. Get you a layout of the place. An idea of the numbers."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers frowns a bit, "Faith? Are you kidding me? She'd probably 'join in in the fun' knowing her, and I'd rather not leave her in the same room as...As any of my friends really." she sighs, "However I do want to keep an eye on Trudy..Someone who can fit into small places and fly around would be ideal.." she looks pointedly at Nick as she says that, nodding slowly, "Please keep an eye on Trudy, don't let her hurt him or I'll kill her.." eyes narrow a bit, hands clenched at the thought of what Trudy has in store for Thomas.

Karrin Murphy has posed:
"Look. I get Faith has issues, okay. But. She can be useful. Just lock her in there with Riven and....actually. Bad, bad idea" Murph shudders. "We don't want them copulating"

Nightmare fuel! Murph looks to Nick "You know anyone else who could help out too?" she adds with a look between both of them, with determination in her eyes.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Or I could just go invisible. More pockets to sneak stuff in." Nick suggests, giving a shrug, "Dreams are weird-"

He pauses, looking to Buffy to give a nod, "Until this is done Thomas'll be like a Wade to me. As for people I know..."

He sighs, leaning back as he considers people he's interacted with. "I don't really have anyone. I'm usually by myself or they're just random people I meet once or this is completely out of their jurisdiction."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers rolls her eyes, "Seriously Murph, bad idea, she'll probably set a bad example for Dawn.lI mean I know that Angel trust's her and thinks she's a good person but every time Ive tried to be her friend, she's always made things worse for me." she shrugs, peering at Nick curiously, "Wow, you can do that? What else can you do?" she smirks, "Like a Wade? How so?"

Karrin Murphy has posed:
"Well, where is it jurisdiction wise?" she asks as Karrin sets down her steak sandwih and gives them a look. "Because if it's in my patch I can call for backup and get SPECTRE and I might be able to get heavily armed police to help storm it with Buffy and company and you" she says to Nick with a grin. "C'mon. It's worth a shot, right?" she asks with a wry grin. "Literal, and metaphoical"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Like a brother." Nick clarifies, giving a nod, "Uh. Well, I'm not exactly what you thought last night. For the past few years, with enough prep time I can become more, dream-like. "Hmm."

He glances around before he rests his elbows on his table, cupping his face. As he shifts, the clothing doesn't show the change but his scar fading from one forearm to appear on the other is enough evidence of the mirroring.

He looks over to the sandwich, and passes his hand through it, not disturbing it. But then he brings his hand to the plate and lifts it up.

A few seconds go by and he sets the plate down.

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers shrugs, "Not sure exactly, looks like it's just out of town and pretty well hidden. But I'd rather not go in there with guns blazing as innocents could get hurt." she smiles, "It's okay, I think I have enough allies to sneak in and out. I appreciate it though." he smirks at Nick, "Wow, impressive!"

Karrin Murphy has posed:
"SHow off, Nick" Murph grins. "Show off, and then some. You gonna eat that sandwich?" she asks with a wary look to said food. "Cause if not I'll eat it"

True, that. Murph will eat it. So much for an interview, buut finishing up her lemonade, she orders another.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
"Yes I'm going to eat it." Nick replies with a roll of his eyes bringing his hands back up to cup his face. When the scar relocates back to where it is supposed to be, he reaches over to the plate to tug it over.

"The stuff in my pockets just goes along for the ride," He adds in for Buffy's benefit, "So, I could also bring a few extra things in with me."

Buffy Summers has posed:
Buffy Summers nods and smiles, climbing to her feet. "a Thanks you two..I should get to class but I'll keep you updated!" and with a wave she heads out.

Karrin Murphy has posed:
Murph's the next to head out too. She's got actual work to do and places to be. She looks to Nick and grins. "Alright, Nick, you keep us updated. You know how to reach me" she says, ascending the steps as she heads for the door and Harry's office. Places to be. Things to do!

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Left alone with his sandwich, Nick gives a nod and continues to eat. Got to keep his energy up after all...