thefaxwhisperer: (they call her donna donna)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-12 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Huh. Think he might give me one of those if he survives the Gauntlet?

[She has a lot of friends in a lot of places, it would certainly be more convenient for travel.]
praevaricatio: (checkered attention)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-12 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
It's mine, actually. My magic. We pull this off and your entire team can have one as a thank you. The ones in the know. ( But, down to business. ) So, Jo already connected with Harvey?
thefaxwhisperer: * mike (then she tried to make)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-14 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[She nods.]

We just got off the phone with her.

[They step into Donna's office and she close the door behind him.]

Harvey's going to fly out to Paris to meet with a friend of hers and transfer the book.
praevaricatio: (awaiting in bed)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-14 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
He should know we're out. After this, it won't be long now before they suck me back in. Last chance for any bright ideas or questions.

( Since he doesn't have to bridge to Harvey. )
thefaxwhisperer: (but in time i'd realize)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-15 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Donna takes a deep breath as she moves to sit at her desk.]

I'm not sure there's much more we can do for you. Gauntlet attacks are picking up and if they realize that Harvey has been helping you ...

[Harvey's likely going to be targeted for sticking his neck out.]
praevaricatio: (serious)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-15 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not asking for you to do anything for me. Or, David. Just handing out a lifeline if you need it. We've played everything close to the vest and now the time is nigh.

( So, he's making the offer. )
thefaxwhisperer: (she had a pair of roving eyes)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-15 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[Donna nods slowly as she considers.]

Harvey is heading to Paris to meet Jo's contact. If there's any way you can ensure he gets there in one piece, that's all we need. Beyond that, I'm not sure there's much else left.
praevaricatio: (Default)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-16 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
How soon? I can draw attention away from him.

( It won't be hard. He'll just do a trackable spell. )
thefaxwhisperer: (she had a pair of roving eyes)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-16 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Next week. She's trying not to draw attention herself, so she's going to handle the paperwork when she comes up to visit her daughter.

[Already established plans are a good place to hide things.]
praevaricatio: (awaiting in bed)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-16 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Give me the day. I'll lay low until then.

( And then he'll come in at a disadvantage, but if they go with an advantage, then it'll be worth it. )
thefaxwhisperer: (i met a girl a month ago)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-16 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Donna nods, and then pulls up Harvey's calendar because of course she didn't take herself off it when she moved on from being his secretary.]

Wednesday morning.
praevaricatio: (table for two)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-18 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Wednesday morning.

( And to that, he leaves her. And tries to slip out unnoticed. (10) for stealth.

He doesn't recognize Carroll as he passes by his office, does recognize Connor Walsh, famous from the news, and of course, Jessica, when she's handled his affairs.
)
thefaxwhisperer: (Default)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-18 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jessica gives him a nod of acknowledgement as he passes and he almost, almost, makes it out clean. But just as he's heading to the front door, a familiar face comes off the elevator, eyes widening in surprise when he sees him.

"Ezra?"]
praevaricatio: (back to the side)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-19 05:19 am (UTC)(link)
( He's caught completely off guard and doesn't catch how convenient this might be. (8) Talk about a blast from the past. He stops, looking around him, trying to make it casual. He can't be here much longer. (9). )

Elton, what are you - How long has it been?
thefaxwhisperer: (Default)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-20 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
["Too long. Wow. You look great."

He makes his way closer, clapping a hand on his shoulder gently.

"Are you in a rush? We should have lunch. Catch up."]
praevaricatio: (sweater check)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-20 04:18 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd love that, really. But, yeah. I have to get upstate. In-laws.

( Should they be this friendly? Is that the most casual way of telling your ex you're married? Maybe he knows. News travels through those circles. )

Does Pearson Specter ( Etc "" "" "" ) represent you?
thefaxwhisperer: (Default)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-21 02:40 am (UTC)(link)
["Jessica's been handling estate things for my family for a while. I was just here to drop off some paperwork."

Which he will do right now, passing it off to the receptionist and trusting it will get where it needs to go. If not, he can fix it later. He's not letting Ezra out of his sight just yet.

"Are you sure you don't have time for a drink? I'll buy."]
praevaricatio: (you're dealing with both of us)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-21 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
( Time for a drink? His sense motive has his antennae up (14), and he eyes him. )

Nonalcoholic? There's a cafeteria downstairs.

( There isn't, he needs to buy some time, does Elton know that? He's on radio silent or he could do something else. It all just feels coincidental. )

Or, better yet. There's a client lounge. Best spa-water in town.

( With four walls of glass. )

Come on, follow me.

( He does his best to alert Donna (13) to knock a priceless vase, sorry, off the desk and Jessica (5) to drop some art. )
thefaxwhisperer: (Default)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-22 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Elton does follow, watching Ezra as he moves and gentle course correcting with magic. Donna misses (10), and Jessica does notice, but doesn't put together why (7), and just returns to her office, leaving the two of them alone in the lounge.

"You seem tense. Did I say something wrong?"]
praevaricatio: (table for two)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-22 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
( Either he's being undermined, or, he's under stress. Turned away, he pours them both cups of water. Facing his ex-boyfriend now, he tries to give him a smile as he crosses the divide of the lounge, handing his cup over. (10). )

I'm always tense in this building. Legal affairs are always so highbrow. I remember when my parents handled it all, you know.

( He pulls out a rolling chair and sits, gestures for him to join. )

I have a little time before I have to meet up with David. ( which might strike a chord, and it's a lie (7) ) Are you an East Coaster now? What's California going to do without us.
thefaxwhisperer: (Default)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-23 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
[It helps to know it's a lie. Elton knows that the husband is tucked away behind closed doors.

"I'm just here for business, currently. But it may turn into something permanent. I'm being considered for a job offer."

Which is close enough to the truth. He's been promised power if he can bring in his wayward ex. He intends to prove himself up for the challenge.]
praevaricatio: (sweater check)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-23 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
A job offer. Really. Getting out of the holistic business?

( He sips at his water, trying to be more cool, calm, and casual. )
thefaxwhisperer: (Default)

[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-23 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[He shrugs. "Best to keep your options open. Never know when an opportunity is going to knock on your door." Especially one that's as juicy as what the Gainors have presented him with.

The Gauntlet is a rising tide, even if it is a red one.]
praevaricatio: (witch's study)

[personal profile] praevaricatio 2025-08-23 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
I remember when you would never go past the 10. Now, 3,000 miles away. How are your parents handling this?

( Do they know? )
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[personal profile] thefaxwhisperer 2025-08-24 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
[They do not, they just think he's on vacation. Boy will they be surprised when they find out. He looks sheepish.

"I haven't told them yet. I figure better not to worry them until things are certain."]

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