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[Small Geezer]

[jojojojo]

Now. When was the exact date Claire left PxC? it Only says mid-267 on the wiki. My thinking is, we learnt about Holyoke's murder in April. The case was closed at the start of August. Where was Claire during all this? I'm not saying she murdered him, it would just be intersting to know where she was and what she was doing. Given that the Sentinel has just mentioned him again, I'm wondering if that is the question that we need to ask. I've said it before on Anna's thread I firmly believe we are being given a sharp poke in that direction.

[Dysper]

According to Scarlett in her stories http://thescarlettkite.com/archives/2006/03/a_favour_for_yo.html

[Dysper]

Here's the email I sent...

[ryandrew]

Sorry, what are you asking her? I couldn't tell what you meant to be your question.
EDIT: Cheers for posting that up. Was unsure what you meant. I like that, it might work.
I would still like to know about Fran Mendling though, but that is mostly just to satisfy my need for information. Would love to know if her death was planned, or if V just got carried away. As in, did Claire know the job would consist of killing someone?

[jojojojo]

Dysper isn't asking a specific question. She's merely giving Scarlett some advice.

[echidna]

I had a go at writing a sympathetic preamble and a couple of questions that might get Claire to open up to Scarlett. It's probably a bit lengthy (but then there's nothing like a good long preamble - sorry) so feel free to cut, edit, shoot down in flames as you please. I'm not saying Scarlett should read it like a script but it might give her some suggestions for opening up the subject matter with Claire. So something along the lines of:

"It must've been really hard for you being on your own and away from your family all this time. I can understand a little - when I came out here to help Allain I didn't want my family to worry so I told them I was working in an animal sanctuary. I haven't been able to speak to them properly for months; I'm even starting to miss my know-it-all sister a little now (sorry Violet ). But I guess I'll be able to see them soon when I go back to the city.
You know I met your father in the military archives when I was researching Reynolds ionizers (might as well get a mention in). If you'd like I could try to pass on a message to him to let him know that you and Allain are ok. But not if you think that's too risky - I wouldn't want to do anything that could endanger you or Allain.
INSERT QUESTION HERE.
eg. From what you've said the whole situation with this 'V' character seems really intense and scary. What actually happened that went so wrong, if you don't mind me asking? I can't imagine what could be so bad that someone would murder for it.
or: He sounds like a really dangerous man - how did you get caught up with him in the first place?
or: Should I be worried about returning to the city - it's frightening to think that such an evil person's on the loose out there when I have no way of knowing who he is - are there any people or places you think it best for me to stay away from?
or: Having helped Allain to find you I feel like a part of all this now and I'd really like to help you in your search for answers. Could you tell me more about your family legends/ your work at Viendenbourg, etc?

I'm not saying these have to be the actual questions - I'm just suggesting some safeish wording for questions already mooted (we're starting to run out of time on this one).

[gamegirl]

[markytc]

I think that the first bit is very good, I think that by relating her situation to Scarlett's will make sure that Claire is put at ease and feel she can trust Scarlett.

Gamegirl wrote:

[Reptile]

[EvilGenius]

What

[worthy_m]

[EvilGenius]

hmm

[myf]

This was mentioned before, in relation to other emails to Perplexians - not everyone reads Unfiction, therefore they can't seriously expect only one email.

Some people are doing this thing on their own, and so there's a chance that they'll email as well. However, those people that do discuss things (in other words people on various forums) are expected to come up with a collaborative effort.

I guess what I'm trying to say (in a roundabout sort of way) is: don't get too hung up on the fact that someone has sent an email. Let's just do as we've been asked, discuss it, and don't all send emails to the poor thing!

[gamegirl]

Well, I say lets come up with our email and send it ASAP in case Scarlett says something like she could only get her first 4 emails, or something, and we end up being 6th. We want to make sure our collective answer is in her box on top of the pile. I think we've been nearing somewhat of a consensus with some of the most recent discussion.