Alice at Joachim's apartment

[Dustin]

Alice knocks on the door to Joachim's apartment, glaring suspiciously at the door of his neighbor.

[Danny]

The door opens and Joachim is standing there, he smiles warmly, "Ah, Alice! To what do I owe the pleasure?" He motions for her to enter, "Also, do come in."

[Dustin]

Alice beams at him, stepping cautiously into his apartment and peering around warily.

She takes a deep breath, and speaking in the casual lilt of a gossiping housewife she tries to mask how frightened she is to bring up a dangerous subject.

"Actually, I came to talk to you about the other day, when you ran into Fletcher and I. You introduced yourself to him, even though he knew you from before. How long have you known about his condition?"

[Danny]

Joachim closes the door as Alice enters and frowns thoughtfully, "Why, I've known about it since it happened, of course. Fletcher was a deeply troubled man on a path of self destruction. He desired his current situation and as we both know, he is a man who gets what he wants."

[Dustin]

"He... wanted it?"

Alice taps her chin thoughtfully, "He doesn't seem like the type to fall into depression over killing a bunch of people. Does this have to do with her?" Alice asks, emphasizing the last word as if they both know who she means. Alice doesn't.

[Danny]

"He never said; I never asked. A person's secrets are their own, and I respect Fletcher too much to pry them from him." Joachim smiles, "A courtesy I also extend to you, Alice."

[Dustin]

Alice clears her throat, and straightens herself like an embarrassed cat pretending she did nothing wrong. "Um, yes, that's very, um, thoughtful of you."

She hesitates, "So... You're probably not willing to sell me your memory potion recipe, are you?"

[Danny]

He smiles slightly, in an amused way, "I am unaware of any potion with that power, but if you find such a thing, I'd be willing to pay a handsome sum for it, Alice."

[Dustin]

Alice nods, "I was hoping to find something like it to give to Fletcher so I could convince him he was my warrior lieutenant, but I guess someone beat me to it. At least he's not moping anymore."

She pauses, "So, his journal isn't a cursed memory stealing book?"

[Danny]

Joachim shrugs, "Not that I know of."

[Dustin]

"Oh good, that means I can read - " she glances at Joachim, "Uh, I mean it's safe for him to have it back, if he wants it. Thank you, Bishop."

She turns to leave, but stops before the door. "Um, actually, I was wondering one other thing. I don't mean to pry, but... Which god do you serve, again?"

[Danny]

Joachim smiles warmly, "All the gods, of course, Alice. Is there anything else you needed?"

[Dustin]

"No, I guess not. Thank you for being hospitable, as always."

Alice curtseys in her robe, and takes her leave.