AU: Terre D'Intrigue - We Need To Talk About Matthieu

[oneman_onevote]

The apprentice that presents a letter at Brix nó Balm de Marsilikos' house is still young enough to be properly called a child, but bears the direct gaze and assured air of one who knows he is meant to stay with House Mandrake.

He waits with creditable calm and quiet for one who knows his vaguely-intimidating teacher is actually waiting just across the street in a carriage, and might arch an eyebrow in no uncertain terms if he takes too long.

(Havelock nó Mandrake's ways are sometimes strange, but it would be unthinkable to question him.)


The letter - when it reaches Brix - is sealed tight, and inside reads simply,

Brix, I need to talk to you.

-Havelock

Comments

[gothamsheiress]

Frowning, Richard brings the letter to Brix in her study and presents it with the murmured explanation that it came from Mandrake House. It only takes a moment for Brix to open and read it -- only a moment more for her to write a reply and seal it.

"Take that back to him quickly, if you please."

The reply:

Come at your earliest convenience.

-Brix nó Balm