18th Devotion: Information Gathering

[favoritetraitor]

Another set of curses over and done with... strange that I escaped unaffected by them. I wonder if anyone can tell me what their experiences have been as far as the length of time that they've been able to avoid being cursed?


[Filtered from Luke Valentine, and Diva.]
Just out of idle curiosity.... could anyone give me any information on a 'Luke Valentine'?


[Filtered to ARTEMIS]
I hope that the recent string of curses hasn't delayed your getting started on your assigned projects. Understandable if it did though...
At the very least, I was able to examine a few of the unfortunate cursed members of our City. To those of you interested in what my results were, I'll forward the data I was able to collect. Although this is only the beginning...

I'd also meant to mention in our last meeting, there will be a signing bonus for anyone who is able to bring new members into the fold. Please consider who might be a benefit to our cause.

Comments

[parallel-blond.livejournal.com]

I've been here a month, but I've only been hit two times. Seems odd, compared to everyone else.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Yes, you do seem most fortunate in this regard. And who do I have the pleasure of addressing? My name is Solomon Goldsmith...

[parallel-blond.livejournal.com]

I'm Jake. Nice to meet you.

Is there a reason for this... questioning?

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Nice to meet you as well, Jake.

Yes, I'm looking into finding a way to prevent the curses from affecting people, so it's important for me to find out as many details as possible so I can see if there is a pattern that is prevalent. My organization is called ARTEMIS...

[parallel-blond.livejournal.com]

Have you found anything interesting yet?

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

ARTEMIS is still quite young, having only been functional for less than a week. But things are progressing very quickly so I'm hopeful to have reports on my desk by the end of this next week.

The challenge is of course in trying to work around the things we are trying to prevent. Still, I'm confident...

May I ask your profession?

[parallel-blond.livejournal.com]

It's good you're trying. Even if nothin' comes of it.

Guess you could call me a soldier of sorts.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Is that so? I used to be one myself...

Did you serve in the military?

[parallel-blond.livejournal.com]

Not really. It was more secretive than that, and there's a lot more to it than fighting.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

Oh, now I am interested. I suppose with it being 'secretive' though, that you aren't at liberty to discuss it in any detail. What a shame...

[parallel-blond.livejournal.com]

Sorry, although I'm probably more secretive about it than most of most of my coworkers.

[favoritetraitor.livejournal.com]

That's quite alright. I understand well the need to keep things in confidence.