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[totallytrustworthy]

[Chloe--long time no see, network-- is settled down in a dimly lit bit of local architecture. At least it looks that way at first glance; Initiative buildings are usually a touch more pristine, and one hell of a lot more futuristic.]

Evening lads and ladies. Given the way things've been going lately between our sort and the locals, there's no doubt that finding what we need to get by isn't exactly an easy venture. Then again, when everything around here is coated in a couple hundred years of grit, it wasn't all that easy to begin with. [A small, thoughtful little beat. Drummed out on a table too low to see.] Or worth it for that matter.

Which is why after a lengthy hiatus, I'm pleased to announce that my item retrieval service is back up and running-- with a few minor adjustments.

[The camera shifts, dipping slightly as whoever’s holding the tablet shifts their hands. The cameraman in question hisses at her, clearly trying and failing to be discreet:] Oi, your retrieval service?

Well it was mine first. The next time you wind up in an alien future before the rest of us you can go start your own bloody business.

Fine, alright. Go on then. [And the camera shifts up again, less steady than before.]

--Right. So as I was saying. For those of you that need something-- anything-- found or picked up or even gently borrowed from a few bygone eras, Frazer and Cutter's Acquisitions and Fine Antiques is here to manage it for you. For a few nominal fees of course, and with much less glaring than what you’ll find around here.

Trust me, with the sort of luck the Initiative’s been having, you’ll want a pair of professionals on your side.


**Charlie Cutter is in red and the pair of them are more than happy to respond to any incoming inquiries or requests!

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[indirection]

[What r u doin', mama.]

Gently borrowed?

[totallytrustworthy]

Respectfully, even. I think you're familiar with that.

[indirection]

I wouldn't call it borrowing. I'd call it collecting. Respectfully.

[iniquitas]

[eyebrow arching forever]

Now that you're apparently feeling well enough for this sort of thing, I don't suppose you could see to returning my cloak?

[totallytrustworthy]

[There's a moment of consideration for it, and then, simply:]

No.

[iniquitas]

[Now have both eyebrows raising. This is a man that is used to getting his way.]

Oh? Shall I come collect it myself, then?

[queenoftherock]

[Ollie chuckles and shakes his head.]

I see you two have been keeping yourself busy.

[totallytrustworthy]

We all have our hobbies. Mine is bossing around men twice my size.

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[lambofcolumbia]

[Elizabeth looks a tad aghast! 'Gently borrowed' her ass!]

You're stealing things from the past?

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[alittlesweptup]

[The tablet is abruptly flipped round in a nauseating swirl of the camera. The man it scrambles to focus on seems rather cheerful about defending semantics:] Acquiring. We're acquiring things from the past.

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[boughtabookstore]

Glad to see you're getting things in order. [ For staying, she means. No more attempts to run. ]

[totallytrustworthy]

Thanks, darling. [There's a touch of humility for it; she's certainly not proud of the fuss she kicked up, or was stuck in ever since until recently.] Suppose it's true that there's no fighting what's in your blood.

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[motherofnemesis]

that coup attempt didn't go too great, charlie.
what sort of things do you deal in retrieving?

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[alittlesweptup]

Uphill battle in the rain.

Pretty much anything. Getting you a fighter jet might be a bit of a task but I know how to drive a forklift. How hard could it be?

[sithiche]

Does there happen to be a size limit on these items that you retrieve?

[alittlesweptup]

Well the Initiative might be a bit fussed about it if we tried to bring in a skyscraper.

[totallytrustworthy]

Goodness. That's a bit forward, isn't it?

[But all jokes aside:] For the sake of not getting our asses kicked by the Initiative? Yeah. Usually.

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[assworthsaving]

[Oh, he can't resist.]

That is, if you can manage to retrieve anything without falling through anymore floors.

[totallytrustworthy]

Ha ha, very funny. I might have better luck without a walking disaster nearby, though.

[justgo]

It's a good thing I've met the two of you at least, then. [Well would you look at that. Somehow, there isn't that much surprise on her face, but still. A wry smile as she raises a brow.]

Nice phrasing. I'll give a B for the language.

[alittlesweptup]

What, only a B? [Rude.] I'll have you know I haven't gotten a B since primary school. [Sorry, now he's just lying through his teeth for the sake of effect. No one has to know he was rubbish he really was at school.]

[wolfskin]

Borrowed. [ chloe, please. ] Most would call that thievery. [ and do you know what happens to thieves in his land? ]

[alittlesweptup]

Going to report us are you, Lancelot?

[Pretty sure you won't get too far when the owners of whatever they lift are stuck in a different century, buddy.]

[captains]

You're kidding.

[He's laughing so hard, oh my god. You're his favourite people, hands down]

[alittlesweptup]

Bit late for an April Fool's joke, mate. [Right? Eh? That was a clever quip, wasn't it?]