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Post by LittleDeadGrrl on Dec 11, 2016 15:10:45 GMT -5
-Keaton walked into the hotel room with his wall up. Delaney had warned him and he knew Ives and this lawyer were just trying to help Zevran and he was willing to help with that was well, in so far as he didn't cover anything up. Keaton was only concerned with the truth but he knew that Ives and the rest of the pack were pissed, and rightly so, and he knew this wouldn't be pleasant. He had two strong motivations. The first were the fact that his job, justice, had been his whole life and to see it fucked with made the aurora angry. The second was standing right beside him, he was beautiful, he smelled good, and he was willing to give him a second chance. That was enough for him. He walked in and stared at the new boy nodding slowly as he moved in toward shim not looking at all surprised to see them there- You must be the lawyer defending Zevran ... Lane said you wanted to talk with me ... how can I help ... -Bear arched a brow. He was leaned against the wall just watching the exchange curiously. He wasn't at all surprised that Lane had told Keaton. Still, it showed something that the aurora knew and walked into the firing squad. He respected that. He was watching Delaney more closely. The wolf had been in a funk since Keaton had left and now he had this look in his eyes that he hadn't had since the aurora had left. He was tied to the wizard, whether he admitted it or not. He pushed off the wall and moved in closer to Lane nudging him a bit into a corner as Uziel began to speak with Keaton- Are you ok?-He murmured a bit easily under his breath to keep it between them- If you want to go ... you can go ...you don't have to stay ... -He sort of knew the wolf would bristle at that but he said it to test the reaction ... he wanted to see how deep the wolf was in this ... -
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Post by Synistergrrl on Dec 12, 2016 16:54:50 GMT -5
~When Keaton and Lane walked into the room, they'd fine only Ives, Bear and Uziel there. Faelon had taken Elum out, knowing that it'd not go over well to have the Auror and Animangus in the same room right now. Ives nodded to Keaton as Lane was nudged to the corner by Bear. The beta wolf cocked his head as he was herded away from the Auror. His eyes flickered from Bear to Keaton. And then he sighed, rolling his eyes at Bear.~
I know... I'm fine... I'm staying. Stop looking at me like I'm a wounded bird, Bear. "m not gonna run off into the woods.
~The wolf arched a brow, teasing the older wolf a bit. But then he nudged Bear out of the way so he could watch what was happening.~
I am... My name is Uziel (whateverhislastnameis). Sit down... this isn't an interrogation and I'm sorry if it comes across as that. I wanted to talk to you without the ministry knowing. I needed your opinion on what's happening with Zevrin and the charges he's being held on.
~Uziel motioned to a chair and then pulled out some files.~
You want something to drink? You might need it...
~Ives came over and took a seat as well but just a bit away from them so they could have a little semblance of privacy.~
I've been looking over these cases. All these attacks in different spots... look... I've mapped them out.
~Uziel laid out a map and turned it so that Kaeton could see them. Running his hand over the map it zoomed out to show the scope of all the attacks, which took place in the USA and Canada with only one in Europe and that was Zev's family.~
This one... his family... I'm not asking you about that. I know that's the real one that I have to work on. I just need to know why they think he's the one that did all the others? He wasn't even in the country when most of these happened. I don't think he's ever set foot in Canada... and yet, he's being blamed for them. And let's be honest... These weren't wolf attacks... Look...
~The lawyer moved the map and pulled out pictures.~
These top few are from The European Ministry... from Zev's family's home. Look at the attack wounds... Bloody, vicious no doubt... but animalistic in nature... See those claw marks.. the bite wounds... and then these...
~Moving the top pictures, he put new ones on top. Ones from the attacks in America.~
Look at those marks.. no claws... and honestly, very little blood... it's something else... and yet. They sent you to pin this on this pack.
~He held up a hand before Keaton could balk at that.~
I don't assume you were aware that is what they planned on doing, but they were setting this pack up... as well as you. Can I ask you something? What are you working on now? They've moved you off this investigation? Right? The reason was you got too close... but also because they felt they had their suspect. Even though you, yourself, wrote in your reports you were uncertain?
~He pushed Keaton's on report towards him. This fucking Lawyer was fucking good and dangerous. The Ministry wouldn't like this. But what he was putting forth, well that was just the God's honest truth.~
I just... I need your opinion, Keaton... What your gut is telling you the truth is. Most Auror's I know... They have this innate talent to sniff out the truth. It's just a matter if they choose to listen to it or not.
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Post by LittleDeadGrrl on Dec 13, 2016 22:22:32 GMT -5
-Bear half smiled a bit at the younger wolf and nudged him a bit-
Well ... you reek of being a wounded bird ...
-He turned and leaned against the wall watching the two of them speak. Keaton nodded shaking Uziel's hand as he sat down before arching a brow at the "it's not an interrogation" bit. He knew that line, he used that line. This was a damn good lawyer. The way he spun it all, unfolded it, and Keaton stayed quiet for a bit just listening and not saying much. He was impressed. Zev had a shot after all. He shook his head a the offer of a drink-
Like to keep my head clear when I'm not being interoggated ...
-He teased a touch before staring at the map and information more intensely-
I don't know anything about the attack on the family. We only have the report by the local ministry of magic ... they traced him to the house and found his dead family.
-He shrugged a bit slowly-
Actually that's not my report ... not fully ...
-He pushed it back after glancing at it ... -
I did not write I was uncertain about those attacks .. I said I was uncertain about the attacks on his family. I wrote there was damning evidence but without direct proof and especially with the sighting of multiple werewolves in the vicinity ... we should investigate ourselves before sending anyone to their death ...
-He stared Uziel directly in the eye before tapping one of the photos with the other attacks-
THAT ... I wrote could NOT be done by a werewolf. Could have been done by Zev as a wizard but not as a werewolf ... and he was not in those places. We have traced his movements since he disappeared from Durmstrung and no werewolf attacks occurred in the areas he visited ... well ... none but one ... but he survived ...
-He was talking about Raja of course before sighing as he pulled back-
You know being in this room with you could get me expelled as an aurora ... and they've have grounds to imprison me ... maybe worst ...
-He frowned-
I'm working on those attacks, unnoficially. I've never seen anything like them ... but ... I've read ... and I believe they are the work of an obscurial ...
-He said the word softly and sighed-
The ministry .. did not take kindly to that suggestion. They believe none have been around since 1940s when we had the attacks in New York but I think with the rate of muggle born wizards and not all of them able to accept what they are that such occurances are not only possible .. but very likely. They won't hear of it ... nothing threatens our secrecy and stability more then a runaway wizard and it makes us look bad. They'd rather pin all of it on one rogue werewolf ... especially if he came from Europe and he is not our fault ...
-He sighed a bit knowing he was putting his work in danger ... and his life ... he glanced back at Lane staring at the wolf a bit before looking back at Uziel-
They are going to fight you on this ... not because they hate werewolves or want to bury Zevran but because of their own reputation and self preservation. I'm working on those attacks unnoficially ... if I can find this obscurial and show he/she exists ... and show they might be responsible for some of those attacks it might force them to let Zev go and focus on the real problem ... but I don't know ... I might not be able to accomplish any of this ...
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Post by Synistergrrl on Dec 13, 2016 23:31:10 GMT -5
Don't make me punch you, Bear.
~Lane growled. But he watched as this all went down. When Keaton looked at him, the wolf was just watching him. He didn't really give him much in the way of emotion, but there was something close to respect in his eyes. But Uziel was looking back at the reports and when the auror said that word, Uzi's head snapped up.~
What? What did you just say?
~As Keaton repeated it, Uzi sat back and dropped his quill on the table. He seemed surprised by that. But then Keaton went on and Uzi was listening, eyes narrowing.~
I'm used to having people fight me, I'm also used to winning. Look... Zev's case about his family, that's my problem... Leave that to me... but the other... that's on you. I'm not trying to lay a guilt trip on you, but this whole thing... it's your fault. You knew those attacks didn't come from a wolf and you had to know, deep down that they would blame this pack, Zev or not. Someone in this pack was going down. So you owe them, or well you don't, I supposed, but you should... If you care about them at all.
~He glanced over to were Lane was standing. The wolf rolled his eyes.~
Don't use me in your shit.
~Uzi sort of smiled but then let his eyes slide back to the Auror.~
You're right. If people, the right people in the ministry find out about you being here, about you still working on these cases, the best you can hope for is to be fired. To be honest, helping us is actually low on the totem pole of shit that you've gotten yourself into. Let me tell you what the ministry is doing in your name.
~He leaned in and then slide another piece of paper across the table.~
They are using you as their head detective so to speak. Suggesting you CAME to them when this information. That You are the one that instigated it. They literally told me that YOU were the one that wanted to the go the pack, SURE that one of them was responsible for it. One of two things will be the outcome for that. One is where they kill Zevrin and use him as a scape goat and you become this heroic Auror... and if you behave, you'll be premoted for this... or.. the other... they loose, I make a fool of them, prove them wrong... and guess whose name will be thrown under the bus to take the fall for that? And Just to clarify... it's gonna later... because I don't loose...
~Uziel shrugged. It wasn't really a threat, it was more factual. But Uzi was being honest and if it sounded like a threat, then maybe it was. Because the ministry was setting up Keaton. When he looked at the paper, Uzi was telling the truth. They mentioned him specifically in this arrest exclusively almost. It definately put a very specific light. Uzi let it sink in for a moment and then he leaned in.~
Look... I just want the best for this pack. That means making sure they aren't the scape goat here. That means that if I think you'd help us, then I'm going to ask you to do just that. I'm asking you to help us. It won't be easy and I can't promise it won't be dangerous or possibly end with you loosing your job and more... but it'll be worth it in the end when we win.
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Post by LittleDeadGrrl on Dec 14, 2016 9:34:36 GMT -5
-Keaton arched a brow and then his eyes narrowed as he pushed up-
Actually ... I didn't ... I had barely heard of those reports ... and I had no reason to suspect they'd blame a pack here for some attack in Canada that as far as I knew was not animalistic at all ... so ... I am helping because it's the right thing to do .. not because I have to ... and don't insult my intelligence ...
-He snorted at the last bit about carrying about Lane. He shook his head and snorted but his features softened-
You are a good lawyer aren't you ..
-He arched a brow and then he looked pissed as he got the piece of paper pulling it in closer-
What?!
-The look of surprise was genuine. The aurora had had no fucking clue. He shook his head as it was lay out for him-
I'm fucked either way huh ...
-He snorted and sighed-
Only if you win I will lose my job at the very least ... unless I can take down who I need to take down and force them to keep me ...
-He sighed a bit and shrugged-
Doesn't matter ... I'm seeing this through ... well ... we better conclude this meeting ... we shall need to make arrangements for how we can get in touch without anyone knowing ... I'm sure I'm being watched more closely then I believed ...
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Post by Synistergrrl on Dec 14, 2016 22:19:14 GMT -5
Then I'm sorry to say that you're pretty naive if you didn't honestly think that someone was setting this pack up.
~Uzi shrugged as he said it. But the lawyer shrugged at the statement of him being a good lawyer. He was, actually, his reputation was amazing. But he didn't feel the need to brag that much. As the Auror looked surprised at what was really happening, Uzi leaned back.~
I think it's best if we communicate through other means than owls or anything so easily spied on. We'll have to come up with something. I have some ideas.
~He stood up reaching across the table to shake his hand.~
I appreciate that you're willing to work with us. I know you mean well, Keaton. I'll be in touch soon. In the mean time, work as hard as you can to find out what you can on these other attacks. I need harder evidence.
~Lane pushed off the wall he'd been leaning against and moved in closer to Keaton. Ives was watching the wolf, the alpha's eyes sliding over to Bear before dancing back to Lane.~
Come on Kea... Let's go.
~His hand lay on the Auror's shoulder, a firm pressure there. When Keaton looked at him, Lane smiled and nodded for them to go. They walked out of the hotel room and down the hall in silence. Once they were in the elevator, Lane leaning against the back wall, the wolf finally spoke.~
Sorry about that. I've not actually spent a shit ton of time with that Lawyer. He seems good though... I mean, not good in the kind of person he is, but good in what he does. Gives Zev a chance.
~He waited for the Auror to nod and then he went on.~
You could loose your whole career for us, Keaton, are you okay with that?
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Post by LittleDeadGrrl on Dec 15, 2016 8:09:06 GMT -5
-Bear glanced back at Ives and shrugged a bit as if to say what could they do. Lane, no matter for all his bullshitting, was clearly still attached to the aurora and Bear had a feeling the aurora was in part doing this because of the feelings he had for Lane. Once they were gone Bear moved in closer to Ives, as they discussed the situation and he stated as much shrugging-
We need to keep Lane in New York ... if we want that aurora to keep cooperating as well as he seems to be ...
-It was manipulative but animalistic and Bear was that ... to him ethics meant little ... it was about survival and he'd do anything he could to keep his family alive. Keaton followed Lane outside easily after he'd agreed to Uziel and said he'd keep working on it and they'd keep in touch. He'd have to do some traveling to the attack points. He also had to investigate without the ministry finding out. That'd be trickier. He sighed a bit softly as they stood in the elevator leaning against the wall-
He is good ... most of those files are classified ... I have no idea how he got his hands on them ...
-He looked down slowly and shrugged-
No, I'm not. Being an aurora is what I've wanted for a long time ... I love this job ... but that's just it. I'm doing my job now ... I don't care what the ministry wants and I won't work for them if are willing to do this. Set me up ... set your pack up ... not investigate the real people doing those killings ...
-He glanced across at Lane-
Would you care if I did?
-He spoke the words softly before moving in closer towards the wolf in the enclosed space-
Tell me ... do I still have a chance with you?
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Post by Synistergrrl on Dec 15, 2016 21:32:59 GMT -5
We do... I don't like it, but it's what it has to be.
~Ives frowned, knowing he was going to talk to Lane when he got home. But Lane wasn't really thinking about anything but about the auror next to him. He gave a little half smile.~
I have to admit, I kinda like how tenacious you are.
~His hand slide over to curl his fingers around Keaton's wrist, but he didn't look at him. He was looking straight ahead.~
They're gonna ask me to stay. They think you're only helping because of me. So let's say this... Here... in New York... it's a different place. So we have the time we have here... and we'll see what happens.
~He shrugged. Before Keaton could say anything else, Lane leaned in.~
You gonna show me Central Park, or not?
~Both brows rose and he flickered a bit of a grin. The doors opened to the elevator and Lane's hand slide down into Keaton's and he pulled the Auror along.~
Come on...
~They stepped out into the lobby and the wolf pulled Keaton in closer and wrapped an arm around his shoulders as they started towards the outside.~
This is your city... it's time you show me around.... like I showed you around the mountains.
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