“My apologies, I didn’t mean to interrupt any extensive research.”
"I was directed here by your colleagues. I’m under the impression you have quite the prowess in locating those who would rather remain unknown, is that right?”
❝— In the way of descriptions, that is the official — well, definition. However, I locate individuals either missing, or suspected of a major crime… Considering you’re here, I’ll hope for myself it isn’t the latter.❞
[ awkwardly brushes cards aside. ]
❝How can I help? — If — it’s help you want.❞
“Considering your expertise lies in the process of doing so, it would entail familiarity with thwarting such intentions, no? I suppose, perhaps, you would spare me counsel on how one remains hidden from those with the notion of exposing them.”
❝… With all due respect, Miss – Helping you cuts out of business hours, I’m not sure how well my – coworkers would… handle–❞
❝You said they directed you to me? …❞
[ sits forward in chair. ]
❝As I’ve said before, and as I’m sure you gather from my position and the – well, building we’re in, I function under the assumption all of my clients are in, or have witnessed some level of danger to their person or someone they know. Are you being – pursued? Harassed?❞
