Private Message to Auror Lamont
Jul. 4th, 2013 03:15 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
alt_luciusMs Lamont:
Hope you enjoyed dinner yester-day as much as I did. If you were even half as pleased, it would have been time well spent.
Occurs to me that we might be well-served to set a regular interval during which you may deliver reports on your findings within Protectorate Affairs. Am sure you agree that a large number of private messages between us might pique Mulciber's interest and put you at greater risk, or interfere with your ability to conduct your primary objectives within the department.
As a proposal for at least one meeting, you expressed a desire to test the fitness course at the Elysian. Although it is not as secure a place to meet as my private town house, we would be able to speak there with relative assurance of confidentiality. One cautions that it would be impractical to make that a regular occurrence, particularly as both Mulcibers also have access to that establishment. The same, unfortunately, could be said for the Ouroboros: While it would be a simple matter to arrange for you to run the course as a guest, it would be foolish to think Mulciber would not discover a standing appointment for that purpose.
Alternatively, judging from your reaction to the meal, one might venture to suggest that a luncheon or tea might be enough to tempt you. There are a number of options if that were to be the solution.
I shall, of course, speak again with Auror Gauge to ensure that he means for your continued co-operation, so that your absence from the office during such periods will meet with no disapproval.
If you are willing to continue, that is. You are, naturally, ideally positioned for the reconnaissance required - but if it has become ... distasteful to you, no one would wish you to engage in activities you might later regret.
Know that should you decline, no further explanation is necessary and no repercussions, professional or otherwise, would befall you. In that case, only I should suffer a disappointment which, no doubt, I should regret very much.
Hoping therefore that you look upon this offer with favour, I remain,
Your humble servant,
Lucius Malfoy
Hope you enjoyed dinner yester-day as much as I did. If you were even half as pleased, it would have been time well spent.
Occurs to me that we might be well-served to set a regular interval during which you may deliver reports on your findings within Protectorate Affairs. Am sure you agree that a large number of private messages between us might pique Mulciber's interest and put you at greater risk, or interfere with your ability to conduct your primary objectives within the department.
As a proposal for at least one meeting, you expressed a desire to test the fitness course at the Elysian. Although it is not as secure a place to meet as my private town house, we would be able to speak there with relative assurance of confidentiality. One cautions that it would be impractical to make that a regular occurrence, particularly as both Mulcibers also have access to that establishment. The same, unfortunately, could be said for the Ouroboros: While it would be a simple matter to arrange for you to run the course as a guest, it would be foolish to think Mulciber would not discover a standing appointment for that purpose.
Alternatively, judging from your reaction to the meal, one might venture to suggest that a luncheon or tea might be enough to tempt you. There are a number of options if that were to be the solution.
I shall, of course, speak again with Auror Gauge to ensure that he means for your continued co-operation, so that your absence from the office during such periods will meet with no disapproval.
If you are willing to continue, that is. You are, naturally, ideally positioned for the reconnaissance required - but if it has become ... distasteful to you, no one would wish you to engage in activities you might later regret.
Know that should you decline, no further explanation is necessary and no repercussions, professional or otherwise, would befall you. In that case, only I should suffer a disappointment which, no doubt, I should regret very much.
Hoping therefore that you look upon this offer with favour, I remain,
Your humble servant,
Lucius Malfoy
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Date: 2013-07-04 08:01 pm (UTC)A regular meal would probably be safest; lunch would work, but I can't be absent for very long without being noticed. Tea might be preferable.
I do hope you'll take me to the Elysian at some point, even if it can't be a regular occurence.
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Date: 2013-07-04 11:05 pm (UTC)Agreed that an appointment for tea would provide the option to extend as necessary. Given my current obligations, Thursdays would be best for me but if that poses a problem, you have but to say and my clerk will re-arrange my weeks. But let us not delay a full week before we start; are you available Monday next? I've something in the evening but could manage a brief luncheon if you've the time.
I should be most happy to oblige, regarding the Elysian. I've a feeling it would be both educational and gratifying to see your skills in action.
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Date: 2013-07-05 04:05 am (UTC)