Ready to go.....

[go-between.livejournal.com]

Richard and Armand step in through the front door. They're each dressed warmly and carrying a backpack. Richard spots Tom and waves him over.

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[young_tmriddle]

*Tom nods to Armand politely and then is all business*

Richard, what's all this about a key and Opening a door into bloody Purgatory? I told Bartleby I didn't think I could do it, but I'll give it a try. Are we going to try this in Milliways?

[go-between.livejournal.com]

*sighs*

I told him that I don't think it will work, but that I would let him try if you don't mind.

*coughs*

And we're going to have to go to the Citadel in Down Street to do it.

[young_tmriddle]

WHAT!?!

*That was rather louder than Tom intended it to be*

[youalleverybody.livejournal.com]

Liam approaches them at that point, hands buried deep in his jacket pockets. He nods to each of them.

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Liam, there you are. Ready to listen?"

[youalleverybody.livejournal.com]

"Yes."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"All right, good. You follow behind us and stay quiet. You ask no questions, you get no answers. Can you walk blindfolded?"

[youalleverybody.livejournal.com]

"With help, yes."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

*nods*
"I'll get David to help you, but don't talk to him and don't let him say anything to you either."

[youalleverybody.livejournal.com]

Liam nods. "Okay."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Take your glasses off, please. Thank you."

He wraps a soft, thick scarf around Liam's eyes and ties it tight.

"Is that all right?"

[youalleverybody.livejournal.com]

"It's fine." He tucks his glasses safely into a pocket.

[watch-wait.livejournal.com]

"Why does he need to be blindfolded?"

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Liam is a mortal upworlder. He should never be going into London Below. However, he's as stubborn as Charlie ever was and is insisting on coming along. No one talks to him or answers anything he says. He'll need to be blindfolded until we get to the Citadel. THe less he sees and hears the better."

[watch-wait.livejournal.com]

Bartleby nods. "Okay." He rests a hand on Liam's arm. "We'll keep an eye on you."

[youalleverybody.livejournal.com]

Liam nods tensely.

"Thanks."

[young_tmriddle]

*Tom nods to Liam..*

Aren't you... You're Charlie's brother, yes? My Ingress played with your Megan one day, I believe.

[youalleverybody.livejournal.com]

"New Year's Eve, yeah. Good to meet you."

[young_tmriddle]

Good to meet you, as well. I'm sorry about Charlie.

[youalleverybody.livejournal.com]

Liam glances down.

"Me too. Thanks."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

*puts a hand over his eyes*

I know, I know, but that's the only way I think it will work. The Door is there so that's where we need to be.

[young_tmriddle]

Bloody hell... there's no way I can Open that door. I'm not even sure we should muck about with trying to.

[go-between.livejournal.com]

I know, and I'm sorry to have to ask it of you, but I'll never take Door down there ever again, and Ingress is just a baby so you're the only Opener left to us. Could you give it a try just to humor Bartleby and David? They need some closure on this.

[young_tmriddle]

No, Door will never go there again. Absolutely out of the question.

*He sighs.*

Alright. Bastard angel's going to owe me a big favor. And by that, I mean a London Below big favor.

[go-between.livejournal.com]

*nods*

Yes, he will, and I'll make sure he makes good on it. Thank you for your help, Tom. You know you can ask me if the House of Arch needs anything ever.

[young_tmriddle]

*Tom raises an eyebrow*

I'll accept that offer, Richard. So Down Street, eh? Door's not told me much about it, but from what I know, it sounds like we're in for a treat.

*He glances at David. *

Who else is coming with us?

[watch-wait.livejournal.com]

Bartleby arrives, Lochiel behind him, with new decoration (http://www.livejournal.com/community/milliways_bar/2628611.html). "Hey." He nods to everyone.

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"I'm ready to go whenever you are. Let's get this over with."

[watch-wait.livejournal.com]

"Okay. Gil was gonna bring along some food... There he is."



[ooc: we're godding gil in.]

[go-between.livejournal.com]

*nods*

"Brilliant. What would we do without Gil?"

He actually smiles a bit now.

[young_tmriddle]

Eat mystery meat curry, I should think.

*Tom shudders. Wizarding world dining still beats the Underside's any day.*

Shall we, gentlemen?

[lochiel.livejournal.com]

[ooc: quick fix; the link to the decorations is here (http://www.livejournal.com/community/milliways_bar/2625334.html?thread=100994870#t100994870).]

[watch-wait.livejournal.com]

[ooc: oh, hush you. :p]

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Myself, Armand, David, Bartleby, you, and Charlie's brother Liam. Liam's a mortal upworlder. I'm very apprehensive about bringing him along."

[watch-wait.livejournal.com]

"Lochiel's coming too." Bartleby gestures to him. "Lochiel - Liam, David, Richard, Armand, Tom. Others - Lochiel."

[young_tmriddle]

*Tom nods as the introductions are made, then he whispers to Bartleby.*

Islington's lair? You're mad. You'll owe me a big favor for this.

Let's get this over with.

[watch-wait.livejournal.com]

"I know. I'll return on it."

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"Right. Let's go."

He opens the door into London Below (http://www.livejournal.com/community/neverways/1823.html)

[gil-whimple.livejournal.com]

Gil, laden with packages and eyes heavy with lack of sleep, calmly follows behind, waiting to give up his lunches.

[lochiel.livejournal.com]

He nods to them, tensely. Given the situation, he's not exactly feeling chatty.

[young_tmriddle]

Hmmm... He should be alright. I think as long as we bring him to and from London Below through Milliways, he won't be affected. Besides, he's family - he ought to be there.

[go-between.livejournal.com]

*nods*

That's the only reason I'm letting him come along.

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

Speak of the Devil.

He walks up, eyebrows drawn together, and a scowl on his face.

"Are we ready yet?"

One may take the time to notice he's still in last night's clothing.

[go-between.livejournal.com]

"We're ready as soon as Bartleby gets here. I'll need you to lead Liam because he'll have to be blindfolded. Don't talk to him or let anyone else talk to him. It's against my better judgment that he's coming at all."

[notsoyoung.livejournal.com]

He nods.

"Okay..."

Anything to help. Anything to make sure Liam's safe.