16486/Dark Willow: Talk of Books, Witches and Demons

Dark Willow: Talk of Books, Witches and Demons
Date of Scene:	16 August 2024
Location:	Harry Dresden's Office, Kingston Falls
Synopsis:	Faith and Harry try to figure out who stole the grimoire.
Cast of Characters:	Harry Dresden, Faith Lehane
Tinyplot:	Dark Willow

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Harry Dresden has posed:
Coming up from the lab, Harry closes the trap door and replies,"Good night Bob. No I don't think any slayer wants you to ogle them no matter how depraved you might be."

He closes the trap door and walks towards the main room to close things up for the night. No sign of Mouse tonight up front anyway.

Faith Lehane has posed:
The scramble at the magic box had left a few members of the Paranet a bit winded. Thomas had isolated himself, probably fearing he might do Faith more harm than good as she recovered from her own wounds. Harry was probably recuperating back at his apartment, and Faith was getting over her own injuries and eager to get back in her feet.

And now, both the Vampire grimoire and Willow had gone missing. Was there a connection? A coincidence? Afterall only a small number of people knew about the book much less how to neutralize the wards in the restricted section.

So of course she bursts into Harry's office in her usual loud and boisterous way, peering around for the wizard.

"Yo Harry, are you in?!" she's a bit bruised up but already healing, dressed in a blood red crop top and tight black leather pants, sand denim jacket as it's a bit hotter than usual today.

Harry Dresden has posed:
When the door opens, Harry raises a brow and shakes his head at the arrival of the slayer. A good thing she didn't hear Bob. He might have to hide the idiot genius.

He motions towards the desk and tells her,"I am yes. Come in. I think we could both use a beer." He walks to the ice box and produces a pair of the home brews from Mac's.

He hands one to her and then goes to take a seat behind the desk,"You look like you're recovering."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane can never say no to free alcohol and she grins and nods, "Hell yea, after the other day? I mean, what the shit was that about? I thought your wards were supposed to work? Who the hell managed to bust through em?"

She makes herself comfortable, kicking up a chair, propping her feet on the table, popping open the offered beer.

Harry Dresden has posed:
"Something subverted those wards. Not break them. Back door like things." he replies,"That was definately a weird experience. I can only think of maybe three people that know my wards that well. I don't like the idea of it being any of them."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane sips, no, chugs down her beer, and will probably finish in record time. "Oh yeah? So who can...Thingabobi your wards?" she makes loops in the air with her finger as she speaks.

"Probably, Giles...Willow? Am I missing anyone? Not like a fellow Scooby would..Subvert a ward and steal that book right?"

Harry Dresden has posed:
"My old teacher. Molly my apprentice. A former love. The current love." he replies,"So yes Willow. Giles has a key so to speak, but not a real connection that would allow him to do what happened. This was diffeerent and the reaction to him doing it would look different in the Never Never."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane laughs, "Ahhh right, that girl. Don't think I met your ex..Do you make a habit cb of dating witches?" she smirks, shaking her head.

"Sooo assuming it wasn't one of them, who does that leave? unless you think one of your magic buddies could have backstabbed you?!"

Harry Dresden has posed:
Shaking his head he replies,"You never met my ex because she died a long time ago." A soft tone. A sigh and he takes a drink before he adds,"So that narrows the field. I know where Molly is and it's not here. Ebenezer is nowhere near here either." he continues.

Shaking his head he sighs,"As far as Willow goes I am trying to tell myself there has to be another option. Someone I am not thinking of. Maybe some white coucil tool that wants to make sure they have control of it. There are several that hate me enough that they might try things to cause me problems. Strong enough to try."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane hmms, "Well I couldn't imagine someone as goody goody and mousy as Willow stealing that evil book and siccing demons on us all...Not unless.."

She narrows her eyes on him, "Not unless you guys got in a crazy fight and she lost control, she sure has potential, I'll give her that.."

Harry Dresden has posed:
"No fights that I recall." he tells her with a shake of his head,"She is under a lot of stress with her course work. Just..."

He takes another drink and admits,"If she doesn't come around before the weekend I will scry for her and hopefully just find her studying somewhere or something." He doesn't sound convinced.

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane laughs, shaking her head, "You're such a worry wart aren't you? Orrr maybe you're really that hot or her, I dunno, sure don't believe in all that romance shit, but you two sure are like two peas in a pod, heck, maybe between the two if you, you can figure out what's going in, who sent those Demons.."

She frowns, brow furrowed Wtf the thought, "Speaking of, have you seen Thomas lately? I think he's avoiding me." she scowls at her almost empty beer can..

Harry Dresden has posed:
"Magic is something that can over power you, seduce you, and then turn on you. It wouldn't matter if we were romantic connected or not. This just makes it worse." he admits,"I will have to see."

He frowns and shakes his head,"I haven't talked to him since that last fight." he replies,"Do I need to scry for my brother as well as my girlfriend? He might be eavoiding you because he needs to feed deeper than can safely be taken from one person, even a slayer."

Faith Lehane has posed:
Faith Lehane rolls her eyes. "Geez that's insulting, like I'm some wimp who needs protecting?" she smirks, slamming her fists together, climbing to her feet, crunching the empty can. "Well I guess I'll go look for him and if you hear anything new let me know!" she grins, heading for the exit. "Seeya later!"