[skulldixon]

Kumiho thinks for a moment before answering

Keep an eye out for the type of security they have any where any security stations are located. Since they don't have their security system attached to the main host - then it is doubtful that i can patch into it from just any location or computer - except through a Security console or something like that.

[Jayde Moon]

The thing that Mother and Tanya first notice is how empty the building is.  Even as they enter, they note that there seem to be no other employees beside the young and attractive receptionist.  The girl has coffee skin and her hair curls into a short afro.  There are no seats in the waiting room.

She looks up as Tanya walks in and smiles.  "Oh, good afternoon.  Asset and securities...?  I am afraid not.  We deal more in... private security."

She smiles, giving them a moment to digest the brief correction.

There is a feeling that she is watching you both, keeping you, in the moment, from scanning the area more fully.

[Lighthouse]

Mother hangs back and uses astral sight for a minute. She defers to Tanya letting her speak.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya stood for a moment then said.  "Personal security?  Like bodyguards?  Hmmm.  How lucky for me.  I like to party and am a bit concerned about going to some of the fringe clubs by myself or with a girlfriend.  Do you have anyone I can talk to about what you offer?"

[Jayde Moon]

The woman smiles, but the expression never reaches her eyes.  There is a moment of silence that stretches on for just a moment too long before she responds.

"Of course.  I warn you, that we've only just set up shop and are still in the process of getting our office here situated.  I would be happy to make an appointment for you to speak with our Operations Manager."  She waves a hand and an AR screen floats before her.

As Mother takes it in astrally, she is perhaps not entirely startled to see that the receptionist is awakened but what is surprising is that the woman has a greater concentration of raw magic power than she does.  In addition, the woman wears a torc styled bracelet that exudes strong power.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya nods.  "Yes, please, if you would be so kind.  My name is Lady Tanya Marisart and I reside at the Undersound Hotel in Suite U3A."  She draws a small tablet from her handbag and consults it, sending over an ARO with a phone number.  "I am sure that you have the hotel number in your records, but this will get you my suite.  What appointment times are available and I will check my date book?  I do have references, if you require them."

[Jayde Moon]

The woman nods, again consulting the ARO screens, when the man from the night before steps into the receptionists large office from the rear north door (the left hand side at the back of the office).

"Ah, Cassandra, who are these lovely ladies?"

The receptionist turns back to address the man.  "Oh, Mr. Bridges, this is Ms. Marisart and... her companion.  They were inquiring about our purpose here.  She mistakenly thought we were perhaps an investment firm.  I;ve informed her that our services are more direct."

Mr. Bridges smiles and look up at Tanya with a chuckle.  "Yes, not quite an investment firm.  But please, come with me to my office and we can speak more of it."

He turns and exits from the opposite door at the rear of the receptionists office, beckoning them to come around.  They do so, opening the door and entering into the large rear office just to the right of the receptionists office.  It is well furnished and comfortable, as well as professional.  There is a large desk with an opulent office chair, crafted from wood and exotic upholstery.  Two smaller chairs own the space in front of the desk, but this is not where Mr. Bridges is.

He stands next to an armchair placed at the head of a wooden coffee table, inlaid with golden filigree.  A loveseat is placed alongside the coffee table with its back to the wall and another armchair is placed opposite the one Jason is sitting at.  The fourth side of the coffee table is simply open to the room.  The furniture is of the highest quality and the amazingly detailed rug on the floor really brings the room together.

"Please, take a seat.  Coffee?  Or Tea?  Something else?"

[Lighthouse]

"Real coffee I assume darling?" Said Mother texting Tanya under the table.

The receptionist is awakened and quite powerful.

Mother as sensed the room they were in.

[Mercy Merchant]

Tanya smiles and nods at Mr. Bridges.  She follows him as invited and goes into the office.  Her skilled eye takes in the opulence of the office, recognizing the craftsmanship put into the desk and the rest of the furniture.  The rug almost mesmerizes her as she moves with Mother to the love seat.  She was born and raised into luxury and her lessons at finishing school comes to the fore as she carefully takes a seat, sitting demurely on the edge of the seat.  She nods her head at the rug, "You have very good taste, Mr. Bridges, I must say.  But I have to say that I am particularly taken with the amazing rug.  It certainly puts what I have in my flat to shame." 

Tanya smiles at the invitation.  "Definitely tea for me.  Milk, please, if you have it."  When the tea and coffee arrive, Tanya notes the exquisite detail on the china set and looks up at their host.  "Believe it or not, I grew up with a set that could have been made alongside this one.  Mum only brought it out for special occasions.  Now, shall I pour out?"

Tanya expertly pours the coffee and tea into the dainty cups and holds the tongs over the sugar bowl as she gives a questioning look at Mr. Bridges.  She puts the indicated number of lumps of sugar into the cups and pours some milk as requested.  Sitting back, she sips at the delicious tea, savoring the aroma and flavor.  She puts the cup down on the saucer and leans back just a bit as she looks up at the man.  "Yes, well.  To put it bluntly, I have made a right mess of things and hope that you can forgive my misunderstanding.  However, all may still come right.  I do happen to be in the market for someone to accompany me to various social functions.  It has been pointed out to me on a number of occasions that I take far too many chances by going out to some of the more.....fringe clubs on my own or with one of my good friends."  Here she gently touches Mother's arm.  "Perhaps it is time I looked into having my own protection, as it were.  So, what do you need to know about me?  I am sure that the very capable and astute young woman in the outer office is already digging up the public particulars, but is there anything of special interest to you?"

[Aria]

Requiem waited anxiously...outwardly totally calm, even his aura (what was left of it) would reveal little of his emotional state... this felt all to like sticking your head in to the lion's mouth to see if it would bite...

[skulldixon]

Kumiho watches. So Jason Bridges and Steelbit are the same person.. or is Jason Bridges a name used by multiple people to use as a cover, he thinks to himself.

[Jayde Moon]

"The coffee is real, if you like," he says to Mother.  "Though some are used to soykaf, so I carry that as well.  I'll assume the real thing for you, the?"

With that, he takes a few moments to prepare the coffee and tea.

"The rug is an imported Persian.  It's hard to say that it's the real thing, not many new rugs coming from there any more, but there are some who hold the traditions of crafting them still in the Middle East, as it were."

He maintains the small talk as one accustomed to such before making a deal, politely remarking on the china set and its origins, while allowing Tanya to pour.  When she gets to the point, he stops and listens before making his own remarks.

"We are indeed a company with leanings towards private and personnel security.  We haven't had any clients just yet, as we are only just setting up shop, however, I don't think it would be jumping the gun to begin the process of preparing for our first client.  I am curious, however, where you heard of us?  Our signage doesn't particularly face the park..."

There are no notable cameras in the room, though that doesn't mean there aren't any, just that they are well hidden.

[Mercy Merchant]

Without blinking, Tanya says with a chuckle,  "Yes.  I do think it an odd placement for a sign if you want to advertise.  I was talking to Councilman Viggers (real councilman from Bellevue) at the recital last night  (I was) and we got to talking about investments and shelters (I was).  Someone, I do not exactly know who, referred me here.  She told me that she was not sure, but that the name sounded like a cute variation on an investment firm.    I agreed and was curious enough to decide to drop by today and find out for myself.  It would have been nice to get some of my money in a local investment firm, but there you have it.  Wrong sort of return, although It is still a cute play on the words." 

Tanya picks up the tea cup and takes a couple of small sips as she looks at Mr. Bridges over the cup.

[Lighthouse]

"I like a little coffee with my cream and sugar darling." said Mother with a wink.

in a text to the group -He's no mage and there is nothing magical in here-

[Jayde Moon]

If Mr. Bridges isn't buying it, there is absolutely nothing to indicate that.  He spends the next several minutes with Tanya and Mother going over services, which seem fairly standard for the sort of work he is pitching.  After nearly an hour, everything that can be discussed on the topic has been.

"So, Ms. Marisart," he says, concluding their business, "please feel free to contact us if you have further questions.  I would estimate that we will be ready to staff you needs in a week's time."