[open w/ some closed threads] escort missions.

[arkitect]

WHO: Emet-Selch + others
WHAT: Catch-all for threads related to this.
WHEN: October, current & backdated
WHERE: Accompanied outings or the Gallows
NOTES: none currently!

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[arkitect]

It draws his attention before he can prepare the next explosive, though he definitely already has something held in his hands as he turns to face the two of them and give them a quick look-over. Just two, not visibly dressed as authorities, but after being spurned when it came to the permit...

"Gentlemen," he says, watching the pair of them as they approach. "My reputation precedes me! Now, are you here to observe, or to complain again about the noise? I assure you as I have assured others, it should not even be audible within the city, barely audible if so! Certainly not a disruption. Very little risk involved."

Emet-Selch just raises a brow at John as the man speaks, remaining silent as he tilts his head toward him-- well, go ahead, then.

forgive me time is a weird soup

[hornswoggle]

Well.

Get him talking had been the recommended approach, and John is certain that it won't be much of a hardship to prompt this man into a long-winded discussion. After a brief, slide-long look towards Emet-Selch, John straightens by degrees with his grip flexing on the handle of his crutch as he briefly surveys the field before his gaze resettles on Ashby Brewster.

"There's no need to dismiss the noise, of course" John answers smoothly. "My associate and I were gravely disappointed to hear of the Viscount's handling of your demonstration. Not that it prevented us from attending to observe your work for ourselves.

Obviously, John's knowing look seems to say. Here they are, after all. All the way outside the city in the cold to observe the blast-marked handiwork of Ashby Brewster.

"You are...interested?" Ashby questions, and John laughs as he turns more fully to Emet-Selch and prompts, "Are we interested?"

Raised eyebrows instruct the answer, in case it has not been made obvious: Yes, they are interested.

[arkitect]

"Well, of course," he says, following easily enough. "I have found alchemy to be quite the fascinating field of study, personally, and how could one fail to pay any mind to the work of fellow like-minded souls? It is a shame to have had such an opportunity stifled, but then you can well imagine our relief at hearing of your persistence in seeing your efforts shared."

With a gesture to John, he adds, "While my companion here may not be as technically skilled in the sciences, I believed it to be a beneficial experience for the both of us."

[hornswoggle]

"Very instructional," John interjects, before Ashby Brewster's puffed up pleasure can give way to any specific response. "I cannot tell you how useful a well-placed explosion can be in the right circumstances."

That the last time John had been caught in a situation riddled with explosions it had cracked Nascere in half and nearly brought an entire cavern down atop him and a whole host of others certainly does not need to feature in this conversation.

"Like-minded?" Ashby questions, though his tone is colored with such smug delight that John can only assume this to be a cursory inquiry. "You say you are like-minded in your pursuits?"