Post by Adam de la Bassée on Jun 4, 2023 10:30:46 GMT
The Office of Bishop D'assaur, Notre-Dame-des-Champs
"Monsieur Adam! Is that you in the flesh! It has been too long my friend!"
Ah yes this buffoon, always the first to arrive and last to leave. Lord give me the strength to get through this interview.
"Your Excellency, It is indeed. I thank you for the quick reply to my petition, and for allowing me this interview. I understand your time is precious."
"Not at all Adam, in fact I felt it necessary considering the time you have spent confined. Much has changed my old friend, much has changed. For one thing Reims no longer has need of your services. Instead I am in need of your services. As such and with the agreement of the Cardinal, you will join my Office as a member of the Curia."
Dear Lord why? Anyone but him, I swear if he has me running messages like a page... be at peace Adam there is no chance there are no skeletons in his closet.
"I am honoured, Excellency, it is indeed a distinction. May I ask of my belongings? Also my banker tells me there have been some ... deductions made by your Office from my personal accounts."
See the head snapping up, ahh yes that is something to explore.
"Obviously your belongings were placed into storage once your old position was filled, sadly I am sure you understand that there is much petty crime within Paris and some items may be missing. As for those deductions, once I had you assigned to my office last year we had to find a way to support your costs while confined. I am sure that the balance currently will suffice in keeping you well maintained."
So I am betting that a certain group of paintings are now adorning the walls of his personal rooms, and his accounts are much improved. So be it, I will find the truth.
"Thank you, Excellency. If I may be dismissed, I believe there are many things I must do. I hope my wisdom and advice will be of great service to you."
"I am certain of that Adam, if I was not I would not have given you the opportunity. You are dismissed, attend to your personal matters and be in my office in the First week of February. There are matters to deal with."
A small bow, turning to depart yet not able to resist; "Indeed there are, I may have been away for some time but Paris is still Paris. To know the future is impossible, to be think yourself secure in your position foolish. May the Lord watch over you as I will, Your Excellency."
"Monsieur Adam! Is that you in the flesh! It has been too long my friend!"
Ah yes this buffoon, always the first to arrive and last to leave. Lord give me the strength to get through this interview.
"Your Excellency, It is indeed. I thank you for the quick reply to my petition, and for allowing me this interview. I understand your time is precious."
"Not at all Adam, in fact I felt it necessary considering the time you have spent confined. Much has changed my old friend, much has changed. For one thing Reims no longer has need of your services. Instead I am in need of your services. As such and with the agreement of the Cardinal, you will join my Office as a member of the Curia."
Dear Lord why? Anyone but him, I swear if he has me running messages like a page... be at peace Adam there is no chance there are no skeletons in his closet.
"I am honoured, Excellency, it is indeed a distinction. May I ask of my belongings? Also my banker tells me there have been some ... deductions made by your Office from my personal accounts."
See the head snapping up, ahh yes that is something to explore.
"Obviously your belongings were placed into storage once your old position was filled, sadly I am sure you understand that there is much petty crime within Paris and some items may be missing. As for those deductions, once I had you assigned to my office last year we had to find a way to support your costs while confined. I am sure that the balance currently will suffice in keeping you well maintained."
So I am betting that a certain group of paintings are now adorning the walls of his personal rooms, and his accounts are much improved. So be it, I will find the truth.
"Thank you, Excellency. If I may be dismissed, I believe there are many things I must do. I hope my wisdom and advice will be of great service to you."
"I am certain of that Adam, if I was not I would not have given you the opportunity. You are dismissed, attend to your personal matters and be in my office in the First week of February. There are matters to deal with."
A small bow, turning to depart yet not able to resist; "Indeed there are, I may have been away for some time but Paris is still Paris. To know the future is impossible, to be think yourself secure in your position foolish. May the Lord watch over you as I will, Your Excellency."