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[lostundercover]

[When Costigan clicks on the video, he's looking a little bit sickly. It's not terrible, just as if he hasn't been sleeping well or caught a spot of food poisoning. He takes a sip of what seems to be alcohol before he speaks.]

I bought a couple things I could use help deciphering, if anyone's able.

There are some maps.. [He lifts a couple pages to display some metatemporal maps.] I don't understand them. They aren't like any maps I've ever seen.

[He shuffles some pages, setting the maps down and displaying an ancient scroll next.]

Then there's this scroll. If anyone speaks whatever this is. I want to- it needs to be translated. It's important.

[He pauses and sets the scroll down.]

Thanks.

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[fatedchaos]

[That's not possible. That's the first thing she thinks when she sees this post. It's just not possible for the Scroll to be here.]

I think you need to stop touching it. [It's an outright warning.]

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[lostundercover]

[Costigan frowns at her, misinterpreting her comment about the scroll for a comment on his drinking.]

Look, I'm sure you're trying to help, but it's fine, kid.

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[fatedchaos]

No, it's not. [Costigan pls.] That thing is dangerous, okay. You can't touch it, and you can't let other people handle it.

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[lostundercover]

[There's a pause, then he sits up and switches on the encryption, immediately taking her seriously.]

What is it?

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[fatedchaos]

[How much does she explain?] It's... something dangerous. Nothing that's really going to be of any use here, but not any less dangerous for it.

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[lostundercover]

[Costigan attempts his best mentor-brother-father voice.]

Vanessa.

[Read: Tell me wtf is going on.]

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[traitorously]

[There's no sign of the immense personal attachment Catty has to the Scroll. She looks for all the world like she's just curious, leaning forward to stare at it. He can't see her hands, clutching at the desk] It's Latin! At least, I'm pretty sure. I could translate it for you.

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[lostundercover]

Sure, great. I'll copy it down for you and pass it along, then I'll pay you by hour if that works for you.

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[traitorously]

[Her eyes widen for a second, but that's all. She puffs out her cheeks, looking as adorable as possible. It's pretty adorable]

Can't I see the original? Like, do you know what kind of mistakes can be made with copies? My mum used to do this a lot, it's always better to work from the original. You can be in the room and everything!

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[lostundercover]

[She's pretty adorable, for an annoying teen.]

Fine. You can see the original, but you don't touch it until I figure out what it is.

[He frowns a little and reaches to take another sip of his drink.]

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[traitorously]

I won't! [That's a lie] Can I a=come now, are you free?

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[lostundercover]

[He might be sick and intoxicated, but he's still paranoid and Catty's enthusiasm makes him suspicious.]

Do you recognize it or are you really that strapped for cash?

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[wintershepherd]

[ An initial spot of concern in his expression at Costigan's outward appearance, though it smooths over when there seems to be nothing obviously wrong. ]

Gotta admit, not the kind of souvenirs I'd have expected you to get.

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[lostundercover]

The maps might be useful and the other was.. a packaged deal.

[Read: sold with something he wanted more.]

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[wintershepherd]

You don't have to be so serious, Billy. I was just teasing.

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[lostundercover]

[He scowls, grumpy due to illness even if he's playing it off as less severe than it is.]

Make it more obvious next time.

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[wintershepherd]

[ And Jack just laughs at the grumpiness, light and infectious. Someone's had pretty good time playing in the snow the last couple of days. ]

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[lostundercover]

[Costigan just reaches forward and disconnects.]

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[una_persson]

Those maps. Can I get a better look at them?

[She is pretty sure she knows what they are—she could see the device of Jagged's Renaissance astrologer in the corner—but can't quite believe it.]

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[lostundercover]

Sure, yeah. Wood, 1A. Let me know when you're coming.

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[una_persson]

On my way over now—I'm just around the corner.

[And within minutes there's a knock on the door.]

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[lostundercover]

[She really must be just around the corner with how quickly she arrives. Costigan moves over to the door and opens it a crack to check who it is, then widens the gap. He offers a hand in greeting.]

Billy Costigan. You said you might be able to decipher the maps?

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[una_persson]

Una Persson. I've seen you about, of course.

[She gives him a firm handshake in greeting. She's plainly trying to restrain herself from bursting past him and heading straight for the maps.]

I think I know what they are, actually.

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[dunhaming]

[ Her voice is mostly teasing, but her face isn't as much and there's an edge of concern in her voice. ]

Don't die on me, you hear?

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[lostundercover]

[He scowls.]

I'm fine.