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1.(This is backdated to the claim between the 5th and the 12th) for anyone who still wants to play anything out) Mab's footsteps echoed through the evening air in Lewisham, her eyes scanning for any signs of trouble. For the most part there had been little resistance. Many of the creatures here were already just scraping by to survive, though she'd had a few run in's that had been … trying. Heiji had made a convenient list of possible problems and timelines for the commerce and traffic flows, as well as criminals and such. She was currently on her way toward one of these. A small gang of outcast fae who could cause problems for her.

2. There is a large gate open in Lewisham on the outskirts of Forest Hills. Mab enlisted another fae to put a 'don't look here' spell on the entrance to keep regular humans from just wandering in but those who had been involved in the territory claim earlier that month both fae and non-fae could easily pass between the two trees marked with what seemed to be a snowflake symbol glistening on the trunks. If a few humans made it in they'd probably survive. On the Other Side, stepping just out of the trees there is a small hill on which stands a manor that glistens in the evening sunlight, and even while it's still light, the colors of the aurora borealis drift across the frozen surface of the building. A short walk up the hill will bring you to a door that doesn't <i>appear</i> to be guarded though if anyone comes armed for bear, a yeti will show up to take care of the issue. The door is merely an opening in the side of the manor and inside reveals a large entry hall and double staircases that wind up to a second floor balcony with doors and hallways. Off to the right is the ballroom and the sound of a small ensemble rings out through the door and flashes of cool colors add to the festive feel as the glow of the house continues inside.

To the left is a sitting room with drinks and finger foods and walking through the sitting room will bring you to a formal dining room which has full meals available if need be. Servants move all along the bottom floor between the rooms with drinks and hors d'oeuvres.

3. Anything I've missed

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"Doors to the Other Realm? Of course." Not that he'd ever had occasion to go through one of them. He took risks, but Faery had never really interested him as a tourist destination.

He steepled his fingers, tapping the first two fingertips together.

Faery held very little in the way of finding his sweetheart so it wasn't surprising he hadn't focused on ways.

"I am working on devising a way to create a door that only those we choose to allow through, to pass through. It could be keyed to fae of a certain level of power, and perhaps others would be given an amulet or talisman of some sort to pass through. I have not yet worked out the full mechanics though I have some texts I've been going over."

"Sounds like a long-term research project. Do you have many problems with unexpected visitors?"

Likely this would require him to spend a fair amount of time examining at least one door -- which, while doable, might be a little dangerous. After all, he couldn't expect all fae to be friendly to him.

"We have an alliance with the wolves and would like to open doors but the Alpha has conditions." He was concerned about the safety of his pack should they stumble into the ways or something with less control than a high sidhe happened to stumble out and decide to take on an unsuspecting wolf. And it would not be a bad thing to be able to figure out, especially if she wanted a way open near her own stronghold. She did not want a flow of visitors.

"I can provide what research I have already discovered to assist."

"I see. That does sound like a bit of a sticking point." He could imagine for himself why Derek Hale might want to screen potential entrants into the Other Realm. Or perhaps prevent some from getting out into his own territories.

"Anything you can provide would be helpful. In addition, I would like to study a door in person. Texts are well and good, but firsthand research is usually the best source of ideas."

She smiled a little at that, though it was more for show than anything else. Derek Hale was useful and interesting. She would like to keep that alliance going if she could though Derek had recently left town. She would need to meet up with others in the pack soon.

"Would you like to visit my library as well?" She could get him copies of the books but she didn't want to loan anything of such value to someone who she still considered dangerously unstable. It certainly made him interesting though.

"Certainly, if it's safe. I'm getting on in years, you know." Was that true? It was hard to tell how old Faust was because of the wild hair and the poor care he took of itself when it came to things like eating and sleeping.

"Oh, but I assume this library is in the Other Realm? Do you know, I've never been."

He really didn't look old enough even for a human, to be talking about getting on in years. "You would be escorted and treated as a guest." After all, he would only be allowed to look at the books she was offering. No sense giving away the bank. "Yes it is." He'd been focused on necromancy so it wasn't particularly surprising he hadn't stumbled into the other realm. Other than the fae itself it held very little he would be interested in or know to be interested in. "In Arctis Minora, my home."

He could talk about being old as much as he wanted, look how decrepit he was. "Arctis Minora? What a charming name. But yes, I'd be happy to examine your texts for you. Research is one of my specialties, even if doors to the Other Realm or not."

And besides, it might be good to take the air once in a while. "When would be most convenient for you, then?"

"Excellent." She replied. The spell itself would take a witch anyway. She felt she was about halfway there already.

The air did tend to be better in the Other Realm mostly because the humans weren't around to totally screw it up. But the effects of the human world and the oddities of the Other Realm did mean occasionally if you weren't careful you might end up in a place filled with Methane or something equally unpleasant. "I have time at the end of this month or toward the middle of next." She replied. "I have some commitments closer to the beginning but I would like to make this a priority.

"I see. As for myself, a doctor is always busy. However, I usually reserve my weekends and evenings for... personal research."

What sort of mischief would a fae need to clear their schedule for, he wondered. "I've given you my card already, haven't I?"

It was so difficult for him to remember sometimes...

"Yes." She replied, "I have saved your information on my cellular phone." And she had given hers to him. "I will call you closer to an available time and escort you through a way."

Her fingers brushed the table once, she was pleased he was going to assist with this without complaint. This would be very useful for the future. "Was there anything else?"

He shook his head. "No, that's all. Good afternoon, Ms. Sommerset."

And with that he'd leave her to her devices, however terrible they might be. Scruples, what were those?

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