IC-Chapter 1-Growin' Up(Jim Hendricks only)

[Mr. Handy]

"Yeah, that's him," said Ralph, pointing at the picture of the young man in the Phillies cap.

[zerostate]

"Do you know him well? It's not really part of my job, but I do enjoy finding out about the people I... Well, er, you realize I mustn't say more because of the nature of the private business... I don't believe he even knew of his benefactor..." Jim says, working his role.

[Mr. Handy]

"Yeah, I know Gary pretty well," said Ralph. "He never mentioned you, though."

[zerostate]

"Of course mot," replied Jim. "As I said, we have never met. I am merely an intermediary. I thought you realized that Mister Scarpetti."

[Mr. Handy]

"No, I didn't realize that," said Ralph. "Gary's a real good guy, always eager to help out. From the sound of things he's getting a good break here, and I'm happy for him."

[zerostate]

"Well, there are always formalities, but I'm sure they can be ironed out with ease," Jim replies.

[Mr. Handy]

"Well, that's good," said Ralph. "Anything else you want to know?"

[zerostate]

"Thankyou, I'll just wait for mister Brown," Jim says.

[Mr. Handy]

Ralph nodded and sat back down, taking out a textbook and studying. At around 6:30, Jim saw Gary Brown walk in the front doors. He recognized the young man, who was still wearing his Phillies cap and Brian's clothes that Jim had seen him in earlier, instantly. Gary hadn't noticed him yet, however.

[zerostate]

Jim waited to see what Gary would do - it occurred to him that he might not recognise him.

[Mr. Handy]

Gary walked across the lobby to the stairs, not paying Jim any attention.

[zerostate]

Jim waited for him to go up, then followed...

[Mr. Handy]

OOC,[b]Jim[/b], please roll Sneak. Even if you fail, he still might not hear you.

[Mr. Handy]

Jim stumbled on the stairs, and Gary whipped his head around over his shoulder. "You!" he shouted, running up the stairs at full speed.

[Mr. Handy]

Jim heard Bill's voice shout "Hendricks!" from the lobby below.

OOC,[b]Jim[/b] is returning to the thread linked below. Please do not read the posts in the thread above the one in the link.

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