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*Tonks pokes her head just inside the door, rather earlier than she usually arrives*

Hello? Anyone here?

*not seeing anyone she recognizes, she walks over to the bar (banging her knee on a table en route) and sits down*

Hullo, bar. I'll have a Butterbeer, please.

*a Butterbeer appears, along with a plate of biscuits*

Why, look at you! Brilliant, aren't you? *pats the bar affectionately*

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[OOC: I love how completely IC Tonks is. *luff*]

[ooc: ohhhh! thank you. it warms the cockles of my heart to hear you say so. *loffs back*]

*After being told to look for a Lady Tonks with distinctive pink hair, the Marquis rakishly approaches*

Good evening, fair lady. I was told you might be the person to inquire regarding the whereabouts of a girl called Door.

*bows*

I am the Marquis de Carabas. Might you be Lady Tonks?

*Tonks stiffens slightly, but maintains her composure. She knows this name...Door and Tom have both mentioned it*

Well, I don't know about the "Lady" bit, but I'm Tonks.

What d'you need with Door?

I encountered her in London Below some days ago. She seemed to be in dire need, and yet she refused my offers of assistance. It turns out that she's caused something of a stir in our world with her actions following our meeting.

I was curious as to whether she returned in one piece, or whether she came to a tragic end.

*adds quickly, but without much sincerity*

Poor, sweet thing. I worry about her so.

*flatly* Uh-huh. I'm sure you do.

She's fine, now. A bit roughed up after that little experience, but all right. She's on holiday at the moment, though.

*smiles slyly at Tonks - this one is not an easy mark*

Excellent news, excellent. I was overwhelmed by the mere thought of her demise.

And the wizard boy she's taken up with - is he still with her then?

*arches an eyebrow at him* Yes, Tom and Door are still together. Tom's very good for her, I think...he's a brilliant wizard, knows a hundred spells that will protect Door and Ingress from harm.

*crosses her arms* Actually, he knows almost as many of those spells as I do.

*arches an eyebrow right back at her, amused*

So you're a witch from London Above, then? Your friend Tom delighted in guiding me around some of the more interesting areas of Knockturn Alley in partial repayment for my services as his guide in London Below. Fascinating place.

Yes, I'm a witch.

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed that part of the wizarding world, even though it was the less-savory bit.

*her tone is polite, and carefully measured*

*smiles broadly*

Less-savory bit? On the contrary, I found the goblin gambling den to be a place of remarkable opportunity and entrepreneurial spirit.

Right, thanks for the tip, I'll have the Ministry raid it immediately.

*sunny smile*

Did I mention that I am Auror? That's what they call law-enforecement officials where I'm from.

*facial expression changes not one bit, but he begins to move ever so slightly away*

How wonderful for you. I thank you, Miss Tonks, for your news of my dear friend Door. You've put my mind at great ease. Please, you needn't mention I was seeking her - I will call on her when she returns from her holiday.

A good evening to you.

*He gracefully leaves, moving with the ease of a an experienced predator to find another, easier informant to chat with*

*Tonks keeps her eyes on him until he leaves the bar*

*muttering to herself* Sod that. I'm telling them both straight away.

Bar, some parchment and a quill, please.

*both appear, and she begins writing a letter to Tom and Door*

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