3644/About A School

About A School
Date of Scene:	10 January 2018
Location:	Unknown
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Jessica Jones, Shadowlite

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Jessica Jones has posed:
Jessica Jones is sitting at her desk, in her dark office, reclined in her chair with her legs on her desk. What could make this image any less professional? Why drinking Knob Creek straight out of the bottle of course. With any luck, people will think Alias is closed for business and won't be bothering her today.

Shadowlite has posed:
Unfortunately, some people like the dark a lot more than the light. One of those people is Michael Hasvrac. Or, as most of New York knows him, Jason Yaldova.

There's a knock on the door, and the sort-of image of a blonde man in a black trenchcoat appears in the darkness of the busted door. "Jessica Jones of Alias Investigations?" A suave, smooth baritone voice can be heard, both parts curious and cautious as the head of the dark figure visibly inspects the shattered glass. Who leaves their door busted like that, anyway?

Jessica Jones has posed:
The sense of movement outside her door gets Jessica to lift her head a little, bottle still held up to her mouth as she continues to drink without fail. She can see the silhouette of a man through the shattered glass, not most vividly, but there no doubt. "Yes...?" She answers the question, placing down the bottle atop some paperwork scattered about her less than neat desk, "if you give it a good shove it'll open, I'm in..."

Shadowlite has posed:
There's a brief moment as 'Jason' just stares. Stares at jessica, then at the door. Then back to Jessica.

Well, shit.

He opens the door gingerly at first. When it doesn't budge, he just kicks it open after turning the knob. If she doesn't care, why should he?

The trenchcoat wearing man then places his hands in pockets as he walks inside, and Jessica can get a decent look at him now; neck length blonde hair styled back with a part in the middle, irish features, handsome face. Late 20s. The whole package is of a man who can probably get a date without much problem at singles bars. "I prefer Merlot myself." 'Jason' gives as he sees the bottle, "my names Jason Yaldova. I have a job for you, if you're taking new clients." 'Jason' gives a sweep of the desk with his eyes. This close, Jessica can see the green in them.

Jessica Jones has posed:
At his first attempt, Jessica reminds, "a good shove, I meant it," and sure enough, his follow through is enough to get the door to budge. She really ought to fix it, sooner rather than later. Such a bother when random wouldbe allies aren't around to do it for her. She's a bit lazy about this maintenance stuff. Then he kicks it, and Jessica reclines back as she takes another swig of her Knob Creek, bottle has about a 1/3rd left, "or just kick why don't you," she groans, but doesn't seem too irate "I need to get that fixed."

She rolls her eyes at the mention of Merlot, "if I was having a fancy dinner with a charming date, maybe, but Merlot wouldn't get me through the day...what's your issue Jason?" She asks, placing the bottle back on the desk and even going as far as to sit straight. Hey, she can do professional when there's business to be had.

Shadowlite has posed:
He then moves up in front of her desk, "I want to know everything there is to know about the Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters. Their staff, their students, their dirty secrets." Jason replies, "Are you interested?"

Jessica Jones has posed:
"Xavier Institute...?" Jessica arches a brow, "isn't it some exclusive private school for rich kids? What's your beef with them?" She has to wonder, she's been asked to investigate all sorts of shades before. A rich kid preppy school just hardly seem to fit the bill of shady orgs. "Give me a reason and I'll consider, out of the blue, it sounds like a big waste of my time and your money. What makes you think they need to be investigated...?"

Shadowlite has posed:
"Suffice to say I have an interest in their activities via a friend. I want to have a check on them for personal peace of mind." Jason gives in reply, "And I want to done by someone who knows what they're doing, and won't be afraid of their reputation." Jason then smiles, "Is that good enough, or am I going elsewhere?"

Jessica Jones has posed:
"A friend, is it...?" Jessica notes, still looking awfully suspcious at being asked to investigate a reputed school, with students being explicitly stated as a target along with staff. There are potential corruptions and abuse when a private school's staff is concerned, no doubt, but students? Their are more often than not the victims. This request seemed shady. "I don't know...I could use the money, and I'd like to help, but how do I know I'm not helping a pedophile along with his hunt...? Because this is the number one trigger I'm getting off this request thus far..."

Shadowlite has posed:
"My only interest in the students is to see how many of them have records or serious reported behavior issues. I don't need anything beyond that, if you're uncomfortable with doing more." Jason points out, "My concern is for the well being of a friend who has had contact with them, and I've had all kinds of different rumors, so I'd like to set the record straight for myself, and see if I need to press the matter further with them."

Jessica Jones has posed:
"That sounds a little less creepy," Jessica agrees, resting her hands on the table as she crosses fingers, "but if it's not so creepy, and an actual genuine concern, why can't you offer solid details on reason for investigation? Is it, someone you know considers enrolling their kis and you want to know more about the place? Or more like, you've heard disturbing nefarious rumors you want debunked or proven? Because, if it's the latter, I'd at least appreciate to know what rumour I'm following up on?"

Shadowlite has posed:
"I've had a number of different rumors given to me. This is me wanting to get factual information, and I don't want to poison the well with any of it. if you /insist/ on it, I'm willing... but I'd prefer not to." Jason gives in reply, before he moves to sit, "It's a bit of both. My friend is considering the school, and I've heard all kinds of things about it, which prompts me to find out the truth, since I've never bothered with delving into said rumors." Jason moves to cross his legs under the trenchcoat, "Hopefully, my concerns are unfounded... but I've learned the hard way appearances are decieving."

Jessica Jones has posed:
"It's hard to disprove a premise you are utterly unaware of is it not?" Jessica smirks as she notes what seems obvious to her. "I mean, if you send me to investigate your wife, but don't tell me that you want me to check if she's cheating on you, and I come up with the fact that she's an efficent shopper with a great taste in fashion, it doesn't really help anyone, does it?"

Reaching from her bottle, she takes another swig, nodding her head as she does, "fine, I'll take it, but just tell me the rumor you looking to confirm or refute. I need to know what I'm hired to do, otherwise I might come back and tell you what a wonderful academic record they have and what the likelihood of making pro sports off their sporting programs."

Shadowlite has posed:
"There are rumors of mutant training of some sort going on there, alongside the standard schooling. I've also had a report of a telepath at the school." Jason gives in return, "I want to know if there's any truth to the former. I don't really expect you to be able to confirm a telepath there... but it's something to keep in mind."

Jessica Jones has posed:
"I've got a better one for you..." Jessica offers as she puts her bottle down, "if they do have a telepath there...how will my investigation reveal anything but the rumors being false?" She taps at her temple, "I mean, I'm no telepath, I couldn't stop their telepath for making me believe whatever the fuck he or she wanted me to, right?" It's a fair point, Jessica is a world expert at having her brain fucked with.

Shadowlite has posed:
"Either way it'll tell me something." Jason points out, "Either you'll come back with a star review, which will tell me that they do that to people. Or you come back with notes, which will tell me they actually don't use their power. Either way, I get a piece of my puzzle."

Jessica Jones has posed:
Jessica extends her hand towards Jason, "fair enough, I'll get back to you once I have something to report."

Shadowlite has posed:
Then, Jason extends his hand to shake her own. "I look forward to hearing from you." Then, he stands up, and heads out, his phone taken out as he gets into the elevator as he records a message, "PI hired. Set check for a week from now."