15055/Making deals with the Skull..

Making deals with the Skull..
Date of Scene:	07 May 2023
Location:	Harry Dresden's Office, Kingston Falls
Synopsis:	Thomas asks Bob for a favor, payment in advance.
Cast of Characters:	Thomas Raith, Harry Dresden

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Thomas Raith has posed:
When Harry had been abroad for several months, Thomas hd done his brotherly duty of checking his mail, forewarding any important messages, taking care of his Cat and occasionally checking in on the social deviant named "Bob the Skull." Consiquently, he has a key to the door and a charm that lets him easily past any wards, neither of which he ever bothered to return to his brother.

Still, he does feel a bit of a heel trespassing like this while Harry is not there... but he knows Harry would /not/ react well to what he is thinking. So carrying a brown paper bag, this one /not/ full of steak sandwhiches, he opens the floor panel leading down to his brother La-Boar-itory and heads down stairs. "Hey Bob? It's Thomas. You awake mate?"

Harry Dresden has posed:
The lab is dark. No lights in a sub basement area. Somewhere above, Mister prowls by to see who is in the lab. Noting Thomas he pretty much loses interest and wanders off to do Mister things. He's gone and Thomas forgotten.

On the shelf, two lights appear in the skulls sockets and after a moment,"Thomas? I am awake now yes. What brings you down here. Where's Harry?" He doesn't seem too worried about it, but asks anyway,"There is a candle over by the wall if you can find matches.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith uses the light from above to find the candle, and pack of "Blue Lady" logo'd matches to light it. He brings the candle closer, proping himself on a clear spot on one of Harry's work tables to be eye-socket level with the skull. "Harry doesn't know I'm here. Prefer to keep it that way. Came to talk to you. Maybe even make a deal.

Harry Dresden has posed:
Once the candle is lit, Thomas can see Bob. In this light he almost looks like he is smiling,"Oh? Sounds underhanded. Do continue." he comments,"Remeber, you have to make sure you do nothing to cause him suspicion. If he asks me directly about something I can't exactly not tell him." the skull cautions.

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith shrugs, "Begging forgiveness, asking permission..." he says doing the hand scales thing then coming down heavy on the "Begging forgiveness" side. "So, first my question, do you know of any way that it is possible for two people, neither of which is a wizard, to engage in a soul gaze? And if so how could it be done?"

Harry Dresden has posed:

"You're underhanded Thomas. I always liked that about you." Bob replies and then listens to the question. He is quiet for a long, long time. For Bob that is incredibly strange. The lights fade a bit for a time and finally he pops back to the here and now,"I don't have any information about it. If there is a way it isn't known to me. Some among the White Council might be able to do something, maybe an older member, but it is unlikely that they would."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith makes a face, obviously not the answer he'd hoped for, but still he pulls two objects out of the bag. One a book, the other a flimsy piece of cloth. "So that is what I am looking for. A way for me to soulgaze someone." He says calmly, "This is a copy of Angeline. It is a book so raunch, so explicit, that it not only has to be imported from Amsterdam, it has never been translated out of Dutch. You agree to try and find me a way, this is yours now." He then holds up the fabric, "Now you remember Didi from the time I took you to the club for Halloween?" He says refering to the White Courtier who works as a cigar girl at the Blue Lady... on Halloween she'd been little red riding hood... a very provocatively Little Red Riding Hood. He lets the thong panties dangle in front of the skull's eyes, "You get /these/ if you succeed."

Harry Dresden has posed:
The lights in the eye sockets get brighter and Bob really is quiet, mostly from the sheer debacherous thoughts crossing his mind. He is easily motivated,"If I can find a way to get Harry to let me go or maybe try to get him to look for it, but it is hard to be sure."

He hmms and you could almost swear he is frowning,"I wonder if that new girl that has been around of late could help. Zatanna." If he could lick his lips he would,"Maybe she could convince him to look for it or maybe she would know. That seems less likely as the soul gaze is very primal."

He looks at the offerings again and finally he makes a clicking sound,"If there is a way to find out, I will do it." he finally agrees,"You just make sure you don't do something stupid if I find a way. Once you do that you can never forget it. Have you ever considered asking Harry to help?"

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith nods and casually sets the book on the shelf next to many other well abused paper backs, amusement crossing his features. "Of course not, I intend to do something incredibly reckless and stupid with the information when I get it, Harry would never approve." He says as the panties go back in the bag, payment for once services have been rendered. "Zatana might be a viable option, plan on talking with her, though hadn't planned on bringing up this. Figure if Harry is going to try to pull a solid ten like that, it is my duty to tell her every embaressing story i know."

Harry Dresden has posed:
The eyes move to the book first, and the longingly watches the thong go into the bag. He sighs and focuses again,"We are talking about your brother right? Captain makes stupid choices regularly?" His voice doesn't hold contempt, but no real respect in that particular aspect,"If he gets himself killed, do be a good sport and give me to that yummy Justice League lady."

He laughs at the idea of Thomas telling stories on Harry,"Make sure you do your duty for both of us." he muses and sighs,"You know Harry. He might as well reach for something above his almost a six status. Susan and Karrin were both entirely too good for him."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith smirks a bit "Anastasia Luccio don't forget." He says amused as a memmory strikes him, "Did I ever tell you that back before they were dating, I actually nearly walked in on her giving herself a spounge bath right there in front of his fireplace, just waiting for him to wake up from that near hypothermia incident with Ivy... and he had no idea that she might be trying to seduce him?" He says amused tucking the bag back into his pocket and moving to blow out the candle.

Harry Dresden has posed:
"How could I forget the lovely Warden?" Bob remarks thoughtfully, maybe a slight indication of contempt for obvious reasons,"He really is adept at reaching for the beauties around him and somehow finding a way to get them. I know how you do it, but him?"

He is quiet again and ooos,"Warden or not that would be an appealing sight." he admits. When the candle is blown out he takes the hint,"I will see what can be done. You know you are asking for a world of trouble if you succeed. There, I warned you."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith smirks a bit as he heads for the ladder, "Where is the fun in life without a little bit of risk?" He asks amused as he puts a foot on the rung and adds, "You don't need the light to read do you? I'd rather Harry not know I was here as I said but I can leave it burning."

Harry Dresden has posed:
"No risk, no reward." Bob comments in agreement,"Oh I can see fine. Harry leave me in dark regularly." he assures him,"I will see what can be done. Do try to have a little fun for me while you are out there."

Thomas Raith has posed:
Thomas Raith smirks a little bit, "If Harry says you've been behaving yourself, maybe I'll smuggle you back to the Club some time. Halloween and Dia da Muertos aren't that far away." He says with a smirk and heads out.