MASK OR MENACE IC CONTACT

[selfequipped]

"Hey, it's Kate. Leave a message."

Comments

[hands4healing]

We can take the money and get a...[What had Henry called it?]..a peetza?

[selfequipped]

Never took logic classes, huh?

[selfequipped]

A pizza.

You've never had a pizza?

[hands4healing]

No, but Henry said I should try one.

[brushoff]

I don't know about how they were in America, but we never had those as part of our curriculum in the UK.

AUDIO MESSAGE

[purgation]

Ms. Bishop? My name is Yuri Petrov. When you have a moment, I would like very much to speak with you about a certain bail fund being raised for an acquaintance we both share: Mr. Dorian Gray.

[Yuri leaves his number before he hangs up.]

[selfequipped]

Give me your address, and I'll send one over right now. It won't be good because Florida, but I consider this a service for society. When he pays you back, we'll see what I can find that's better in way of celebration. Even if it means pulling in a friend to hook us up with a quick New York trip.

[selfequipped]

Yeah, admittedly, common sense is more of a parental lesson.

call back.

[selfequipped]

[She calls back a few hours later ... after working hours end, specifically.]

[purgation]

[The call is answered upon its second ring so that the display might indicate who is calling.]

Good evening, this is Yuri Petrov. Thank you for calling me back, Ms. Bishop. How are you?

[selfequipped]

I'm great. Glad to be off work. [Not that she hates her job, but a regular schedule is still hard sometimes for her.] How're you?

[purgation]

I am well, thank you.

[Despite still being busy at work (even if he is off the clock by the time she calls him back).]

You must be tired. Please forgive me for cutting straight to the chase, then, but the very last thing I wish to do is to keep you from getting some rest.

As I stated in my message earlier, I'd hoped to discuss Dorian Gray's bail with you.

[hands4healing]

[Seriously? What is it about pizza?]

Okay, it's [provides address].

Thank you!

[selfequipped]

[He's far more polite and professional than anyone else she's spoken to, which gives him some points.]

Of course. Was there something in particular that you hoped to discuss, or did you simply want to donate?

[selfequipped]

[Give her a second to do some keyboard clicking in the background.]

All right, it should be there in about forty-five minutes!

[purgation]

[Yuri is all about professionalism.]

Well, I do wish to donate, but I am also interested in hearing about how else you plan to raise money for him, and if there is any way I might be of service.

[brushoff]

Oh we'll be here all day if the topic swaps to parental failings.

[selfimage]

Kate Bishop, as you are our proclaimed leader, and as such you've been through a multitude of hardships during your unannounced vacay, I have procured you a gift. I left it neatly wrapped on your doorstep.

Ten minutes later.

[selfimage]

Don't let Billy open it.

[ that was sufficient time for Billy to open it. ]

[hands4healing]

[Huh?]

How?

[selfequipped]

Truthfully, I didn't have a plan. I was going to pull from the resources I have, and failing that, I have a friend who's recently come into a bit of money.

[But she wants to make Dorian wait. She hesitates.]

I didn't feel as if it was as urgent because of his reasoning. It's not that I won't handle the fund, don't get me wrong. But I'm sure you understand the situation...?

[selfequipped]

Yeah, good point. Let's not.

[selfequipped]

You're really lucky he didn't open that!

[selfequipped]

I'm tempted to say magic, but I ordered it online.

[hands4healing]

[Online...?]

I don't know what that means...