Masao's Return

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May 13, 1889
Ellington Estate Paris
2:00 AM

Harold answered the door, almost instantly after Maseo had arrived as of the man had a sixth sense or something. "Capitan Maseo. It is good to see you have returned from your adventure. Please come in."

Elizabeth upon hearing this turned to Sung. "Mr. Sung I believe my visit to our guest will have to wait. I will tend to this matter, feel free to go get some rest, if you like." She wasn't telling Sung to leave but giving him that option.

Masao stood waiting politely, but was clearly out of breath trying not to show it. The pockets of his pants were clearly full, and he held a statue in either hand. "Thank you Harold." Masao said.

Elizabeth looked at the two statues. "I am also glad to see you have returned in one piece, Captain Maseo. Please come with me." She led Maseo to her office. "Please, put your findings on the desk and feel free to have a seat." Elizabeth closed the door, made her way into the room as she spoke.

Masao followed her and sat the statues down followed by the black bag and last five sheets of crumpled ledger paper. Then he took a seat. "I found much more than that but I could only carry so much." He said.

"Perfectly, understandable." Elizabeth glanced over the ledger sheets. "I will have Mr. Aster work on translating those in the morning. He might also have some idea about the statues. He should be able to research them, if nothing else." Elizabeth reached in the draw and pulled out some gloves. She carefully opened the bag, and revealed a small portion of the Eye. She stared at the gem for several moments. "It is beautiful." Then quickly recovered it and put it back in the bag. "Thank you, for your work tonight. I do have another job for you in the morning. I need Mr. Sung, Miss Lagrave and yourself to scout out the tunnels. Hopefully, find where Miss Lavigne and Dr. Jackal are being held or at least what we are up against when we go rescue them." Elizabeth closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. "You are welcome to stay here tonight but it is not necessary as long as you return around 7 to 8 AM. If you do leave just remain diligent of your surroundings."

Masao thought for a moment. "We should go sooner if we can." He suggested. I did as little damage as I could but..." He pointed to the nicer statue. "I got that from a different safe than where I found the eye. Once they notice all security will be higher." He explained the hidden tunnel entrance he found but left it only as a suggestion and to Lady Elizabeth's discretion.

"It has been a trying day. I was pretty set on giving everyone a decent rest but, I suppose, if Mr. Sung and Miss Lagrave are up to the task then you can decide among yourselves when to go." Elizabeth explained. She still didn't think anyone would be at their best but with both Mr. Sung and Captain Maseo agreeing for tonight, then maybe she could just go with it. Too be honest with her head hurting she was to tired to argue at the moment. Elizabeth went to the door, opened it and asked Harold to retrieve both Mr. Sung and Miss Lagrave as soon as they were able to come to her office.

Masao sat with Lady Elizabeth waiting, Sasha was the first to arrive looking noticable more pale than usual but she took a seat after bowing. "You wanted to see me Lady Elizabeth?" She asked.

Elizabeth rubbed her temple. "Are you alright, Miss Lagrave?" Though the woman clearly didn't seem to be. Really, her response would probably decide when the scouting mission went to the tunnels.

Sasha waved it off. "It might come as a shock of sorts being what I do but I don't particularly have the stomach for that kind of interrogation." She explained "I will be fine."

"Still..." Elizabeth's voice trailed off. "I was going to possibly have yourself, Captain Maseo and Mr. Sung do the scouting in the tunnels tonight but I feel like perhaps tomorrow morning would be better." Elizabeth seemed uncharacteristically unsure though given the events of the evening it probably wasn't a complete surprise.

With her mind as set as it could be at the morning. "Capitan Maseo, my original offer still stands please feel free to stay the night or return to your ship and return in the morning. I fear I am not feeling overly well and need to some rest. Miss Lagrave, I apologize for disturbing your rest, but you are dismissed. " Elizabeth stood. "Captain Maseo, please just inform Harold of your plans for the rest of the evening." Elizabeth escorted the two to the door of her office. After making sure Maseo was attended to by Harold, she closed the door behind them. Taking a breath, she put the Eye and the other objects collected in her office's safe.