Citadel of the Lost/Archive 10

Tessa & Karith

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

When she returns from an overnight mission, there's a small cut right above her right eyebrow. Her right knuckles are lightly bruised, but otherwise there's nothing different to her; she just looks somewhere between annoyed and tired.

Message Me • 19:49, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 19:54, June 11, 2018 (UTC) He'd speak from the shadows moving out to greet her. "I assume everything went well."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"I hope that isn't surprise I'm hearing in your tone," she answers, looking sideways, towards the shadows he's just emerged from.

Message Me • 20:08, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 20:10, June 11, 2018 (UTC) He'd gesture to her injuries. "Not at all but clearly you're having issues with your focus."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"Yes, yes, I've been unfocused a bit as of lately. I suppose it's just a side effect of recent events," she says, tartly. "Though I don't believe the issue will persist, so please, spare me the lecture. I'm begging."

Message Me • 20:12, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 20:14, June 11, 2018 (UTC) He'd raise one eyebrow. "The issue won't persist? Do you plan on murdering the boy then?"

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

Despite everything, she finds herself smirking. "I can't say I haven't entertained the idea, but unfortunately even I have a moral compass," she remarks. "No. It can't bother me if I don't have him on my mind. I'm curious about... him, yes, but I have better things to place my attention on."

Message Me • 20:18, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 20:21, June 11, 2018 (UTC) "Clearly." He'd pause. "You should think about meeting him."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"Eventually. When I get used to his existence, I'll do it. But right now - I'm not sure I trust myself to be anywhere near him," she confesses.

Message Me • 20:26, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 20:28, June 11, 2018 (UTC) He'd consider that for a moment then nod. "So how are you dealing with Sabrina's return. It seemed like you weren't as upset as you could be initially but it's been a bit now."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"I'm angry, confused, hurt. I feel betrayed. I feel a lot right now, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. But being vocal about it all will make me come across as petty, or worse: disloyal, towards Sabrina, towards my family," she shakes her head.

Message Me • 20:35, June 11, 2018 (UTC)~

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 20:38, June 11, 2018 (UTC) He'd nod. "It's a difficult position. Challenging her would be fatal but your are in a difficult position. It's good that you're keeping your emotions in check around here since anyone could interpret your misgivings as disloyalty. Maybe you should look at finding something outside the Parade to take your mind off things for a bit."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"I've got Gabriela. It's enough... for now," she says. Although she knows Karith isn't exactly fond of relationships between Paraders - especially when it could put her in a compromising position - she's one piece of her youth she'd never give away. She pauses for a moment, before adding. "The Azkaban breakout will happen, but I'm afraid it won't happen as soon as we initially expected."

Message Me • 20:44, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 20:46, June 11, 2018 (UTC) He'd nod. "Probably for the best given more planning can only make it go more smoothly. You should be careful trusting your lover though considering she is also a Parader and could rat you out to Sabrina."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"Although she's a Parader, her loyalties don't lie with Sabrina. They lie with me. And trust me, I've made sure of it," she says, curtly. "I want to infiltrate the Aurors' ranks, and I believe I've got just the person to do it."

Message Me • 20:49, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 20:51, June 11, 2018 (UTC) He wouldn't look phased by her strong response or her quick change of topics. "Oh?"

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"He's an old... acquaintance. He can get the job done, but he's a mercenary," she says. "I know how he operates, and I know he'll want something in exchange for services rendered."

Message Me • 20:57, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 20:58, June 11, 2018 (UTC) "Something other than money you mean."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"Our protection, if things go sideways," she answers. "And gold - lots of it."

Message Me • 21:15, June 11, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 12:35, June 12, 2018 (UTC) "Well we can always offer protection and kill him if things go sideways like you say."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

She has her reservations about that plan, but doesn't find herself voicing it. Instead, she nods.

Message Me • 17:53, June 12, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 17:56, June 12, 2018 (UTC) "...and in the interim you should consider taking a break. Maybe just a week on a beach somewhere but you need to get your head back together and off of the Parade for a short time. It will make you a more effective leader."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"And who will take care of everything around here?" she asks, an eyebrow arched. "Sabrina hasn't got a clue what's been happening. It's not as if we've had a proper sit-down and gone through everything. Or as if she's got any free time, I presume, what with her child and all."

Message Me • 17:59, June 12, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 18:07, June 12, 2018 (UTC) "It's also not like there's any huge operations underway right now. Just day to day stuff. You can take a week with nothing major falling through."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

She shrugs; he has a point. "I've always been interested in going to Russia, outside of business," she smirks a little. "Beaches aren't really my thing."

Message Me • 18:09, June 12, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 18:12, June 12, 2018 (UTC) He'd nod. "Russia can be fun...just do it to relax and not to take over the Russian Mafia or anything."

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

"It's a tempting idea," Tessa admits. "But I'll do my best to stay out of trouble," She gives it six hours before she's done something to endanger her life.

Message Me • 18:27, June 12, 2018 (UTC)

Karith Black - Keeper of the Citadel - Minister's Bodyguard Send Me an Owl! - 18:28, June 12, 2018 (UTC) He'd nod.

「 Tessa Bellerose 」slytherin alum • businesswoman

「 Age 」
25 y/o

「 Species 」
Witch

「 Occupation 」
Businesswoman

「 Relationship 」
Single, not looking

Sensing their conversation is over, she resumes walking in the direction of the living quarters.

Message Me • 18:38, June 12, 2018 (UTC)