Mr. Blackwood knocks on the penthouse door, holding a vase of flowers.
I answered the door Mr. Blackwood, what can I do for you?
rolls his eyes Cut the pleasantries, CharmingCanyon. I need access to your penthouse for research purposes.
enters the penthouse, looking around with a smirk Not bad, CharmingCanyon.
sits down on the plush sofa Alright, let's cut to the chase, shall we? I need to examine some ancient texts you've got hidden away.
stands up abruptly No time for chit-chat, CharmingCanyon. Lead me to the library. And make it quick.
I took him into the library
immediately starts scanning the shelves, pulling out dusty tomes and ancient manuscripts Excellent. Now, show me where the rarest texts are kept.
I point to one of the shelves
pulls out an old, leather-bound book, blowing off the dust This should have a few gems in it. starts flipping through the pages
muttering to himself as he reads Mm-hmm... Interesting. So, the Dark Ages weren't as dark as they seemed, eh?
I went back to doing what I was doing
While Mr. Blackwood is engrossed in his research, CharmingCanyon receives a phone call from an old friend who has some troubling news.
I picked up the phone hi whats up
grumbles Can't a man focus on his research without being interrupted? What's so bloody important that it can't wait?
I put the call on speaker
scowls Don't think I'm going to be entertained by whatever nonsense you have to say. Get to the point, now.
An old friend of mine is on the line. He says he has some interesting information for you, Mr. Blackwood.
raises an eyebrow Information, you say? Well, don't keep me waiting. Let's hear it.
takes the phone, a glint of interest in his eyes Very well, let's hear what juicy tidbit you've uncovered.
My friend spoke with Mr.Blackwood
speaking into the phone Ah, yes... I see. Most intriguing. Keep me posted with any further developments. hangs up the phone
So, Mr. Blackwood, what do you think about this new information?
leans back in his chair, smirking Well, CharmingCanyon, it seems like we might have ourselves a conspiracy.
leans forward, his eyes gleaming with determination This could be bigger than anything I've worked on before.
stands up, pacing back and forth First, we need to gather as much evidence as possible.
snaps his fingers We need to start by interviewing key witnesses, people who were present at the scene of the conspiracy.