Third Howl [Private Messages, late Friday night]

[professorwolf]

A series of private audio messages:


[To Eliot, left on his phone:]

Eliot, this is-- Professor Lyall.

[Yes, there's a brief hesitation there. He's still not entirely sure he oughtn't go with his first name, since Eliot insisted he use his.]

I have found a scent trail for the Oracle. If you would like to help me investigate, I would be glad of your company.

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[To Kaidan, who has now graduated from title status into last name status:]

Alenko, this is Lyall. I seem to have found the Oracle, or at least some sign of her. I would like to speak with you in person about it, if possible.

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[To Tony, since he was so... helpful last time, and proving he did indeed learn how to make a private call:]

Mister Stark. I thought you might like to know I have found some sign of the Oracle, though not her, herself. I will keep you updated, if you like.

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[golden_retriever]

Not if the both of our strengths combined can't budge against the design of this thing. It's solid, and it ain't locked with a simple lock and key.

[ Eliot knocked on the metallic structure then shook his head. ]

If it's really to protect rather than imprison, if we knock this down, it's gonna destroy whatever protection inside has.

[professorwolf]

Then I suppose we are at an impasse, then.

[Because Lyall didn't want to destroy something potentially useful and, it seemed, possibly in the Oracle's best interest. Now all he could do was wonder at the reasoning, and consider whether he could-- or should-- bring someone with a different skillset out this way.]

I'm sorry to have dragged you out here for naught.

[golden_retriever]

[ Eliot gave the structure another look then shrugged. There was no more to be done here. ]

Don't worry 'bout it. Not gettin' in doesn't mean we didn't learn anythin'.

[ He tilted his head back to the entrance. ] Let's go before we're caught here.

[professorwolf]

Yes, I suppose we should.

[Lyall clapped a hand lightly to Eliot's shoulder as they turned back to the tunnel entrance.]

Thank you for coming, my friend.