You shut up and watch as Elton makes tea. He seems lost in memories, like a much older man than he is. But finally he says, "You're here for a reason. Tell me what it is."
"I think I found the remains of someone named Harmonie." I hand Elton the library card.
I focus on the Bane, maybe throwing in a few details about how I kicked its ass.
Wait a minute. Does this Shadow Lord theurge know that "Stormcat" I met? I cover the basics, then get to the Stormcat's appearance.
I focus on Clay's sickness and how to help cure him.
Honestly, the first thing I need is a place to stay. Let's talk sofas, bathtubs—whatever Elton can offer.
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"You're kidding," Elton says, the moment he realizes that your story of adventure is turning into a story of woe.
You shrug.
"A wolf's gotta eat," you say. "And sleep."
"Do you have a job?" the Shadow Lord asks.
"I'm a groundskeeper at an old folks' home," you say.
"You don't waste time," the Shadow Lord says. He disappears into the kitchen for a moment, then comes back with a business card that reads AL GOULTIER REALTY. The card has contact information for Mr. Goultier, and on the back, in unusually fancy penmanship, the arching Garou glyph that means "safety."
"I am doing you a favor," the Shadow Lord says. "If you show him that card, Mr. Goultier will permit you to stay in one of his units starting immediately, as long as you have a job.
"Now," Elton says, "tell me about what brought you here."
"I think I found the remains of someone named Harmonie." I hand Elton the library card.
I focus on the Bane, maybe throwing in a few details about how I kicked its ass.
Wait a minute. Does this Shadow Lord theurge know that "Stormcat" I met? I cover the basics, then get to the Stormcat's appearance.
I focus on Clay's sickness and how to help cure him.
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