[IC]Chapter 1.8b - Legal Matters.

[Raiko]

Dunstan, Whittleby, and Grey - West 57th Street, New York
9:30am - Friday 16th January 1925
Characters Present: Amy, Nemesio and Luther

The offices of Dunstan, Whittleby, and Grey are located on the forth and fifth floors of an office building on West 57th Street, near to Broadway. Bradley Grey's office is on the Fifth Floor. His secretary asks the investigators to take a seat, Mr. Grey is expecting them.

A minute later, Bradley Grey opens the door to his office and invites the trio inside. A slender, slightly foppish white man with dark, wavy hair that is greying at the temples Bradley Grey greets the investigators with a brilliantly white smile, his otherwise fine features are marred slightly by worry lines around his eyes and mouth.

"Miss Lawrence I presume? I'm Bradley Grey, I wasn't sure if you would still be coming, I've seen the terrible news about Jackson Elias."

[Mr. Handy]

"Thank you, I'm Amy Lawrence," says Amy, holding out her hand. She has worn a thick black dress today, both to signify that she's in mourning and to protect her against the cold. "These gentlemen are Professor Nemesio Sanchez and Mr. Luther Boyd. It's important that we still came today, moreso now than ever. We need to finish the work that Jackson Elias started."

[Mephistophilis]

Luther reaches out and shakes Grey's hand firmly, squeezing just a little too hard. He gives him a broad smile with plenty of teeth. He is well aware that his appearance puts people on edge and he likes to exploit it. 'Luther Boyd' he adds in a deep voice.

[Anatomist]

'Buenos dias señor' Dr. Sánchez extends his hand saluting and taking a seat 'We are all shocked and disturbed by Elias's sudden departure, Jackson had an intrest in the fatal Carlyle expedition, and thus so are we, please help us closing some lose ends for him and mis Amy here'

Persuade 50%,[dice]0[/dice]

OOC:   using 1 luck to make it success

[Raiko]

The lawyer looks startled when he shakes Luther's hand, he didn't expect the little man to have such a firm grip.

'We are all shocked and disturbed by Elias's sudden departure, Jackson had an intrest in the fatal Carlyle expedition, and thus so are we, please help us closing some lose ends for him and mis Amy here'

Grey nods agreeably and takes a seat behind his desk, "Well, of course, the Carlyle family - Miss Carlyle - consider the matter of her brother's disappearance and murder to be closed."

He indicates Amy, "However, as Miss Lawrence indicated to my secretary that Jackson Elias was researching the Carlyle Expedition for his book, we are keen to hear what he might have learned.

"Miss Carlyle might be able to provide further information," Grey smiles his brilliant white smile, "So long as the Carlyle name is not harmed."

[Mr. Handy]

"We understand," says Amy. "We would like to talk to her and fill her in on Jackson's discoveries. I really admire Erica Carlyle, and I feel like I'm a kindred spirit to her, especially now that I too know what it's like to lose someone about whom I care deeply."

[Anatomist]

OOC:   Nemesio Sánchez will let Amy lead with the Lawyer

Dr. Sánchez takes a seat and leans back.

[Raiko]

"Miss Carlyle is a very busy lady, as you probably realise," replies Grey, "I'd need to establish first that the information would be of interest to her."

[Mr. Handy]

"Of course," says Amy. "We don't know everything Jackson did, but we do have his notes, and we'll have to rediscover whatever's not in them for ourselves, but I can say with certainty that she'll be interested. I know she conducted her own investigation, but she didn't find everything. To begin with, while in Kenya, Jackson met a mercenary named 'Nails' Nelson in the Victoria Bar. They discussed the Carlyle Expedition. Mr. Nelson not only knew a lot about it, but he claimed to have seen Jack Brady alive in Hong Kong in March of 1923." She shows Bradley Grey the relevant page from Jackson's notes.

[Raiko]

Grey spends a minute looking reading though the page and then says, "That is certainly an interesting development, although this 'Nails' Nelson doesn't sound like the most reliable witness. Do you know whether Jackson Elias followed up the Hong Kong lead?"

He passes the page back to Amy, "And are you really planning to continue Elias' investigation?"

OOC:   If anyone wants to roll psychology you'll need to make a HARD roll, as lawyers are all tricky.

HARD Psychology Success,Bradley Grey seems to be genuinely sympathetic to Amy, not sinister. He does however have a tell - whenever Roger Carlyle or the expedition is mentioned, his lawyer's ultrabright white smile slips and sometimes he fidgets with his hands You get the impression that he didn't like Roger much.

[Mephistophilis]

Luther Psychology 10% (hard 5%),[dice]0[/dice]

[Anatomist]

failed Psychology (32%,[dice]0[/dice]

[Mr. Handy]

"Jackson Elias did travel to Hong Kong immediately afterwards to follow up on this lead," says Amy. "There is more evidence that he discovered in his investigations, and we do intend to continue them, wherever they may lead."

OOC,Psychology roll (61% / 2 = 30.5% skill) about [b]Bradley Grey[/b]: [dice]0[/dice]

[Raiko]

"Wherever they may lead," repeats Bradley Grey, he considers his thoughts for a moment.

"I think that Miss Carlyle would like to meet with you, to hear first hand what you know, and of your plans.

"I believe that you have already made your way to Carlyle House once, only to be turned away? How soon would you be able to return?"

[Mr. Handy]

"Thank you," says Amy. "I can visit today, if that's all right with her and my colleagues."

[Raiko]

Grey looks a little surprised that Amy is so keen as to make the journey upstate today, but he nods and says, "I'll call Miss Carlyle, she'll be expecting you."

[Anatomist]

Grey looks a little surprised that Amy is so keen as to make the journey upstate today, but he nods and says, "I'll call Miss Carlyle, she'll be expecting you."

Dr. Sánchez Stands up nods to Grey, walks to the door and holds the door open for Amy 'Miss. Let's travel'

He ask Luther as they walk out. 'do you drive? I rather travel in our own vehicle'

[Mr. Handy]

"Thank you again," says Amy, rising and heading out the door.

[Mephistophilis]

Luther chuckles, 'Oh yeah, I drive, don't you worry about that.'

[Raiko]

ooc,[ooc]Are you three heading to Carlyle House immediately?[/ooc]