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I am making inquiry as to the character and skills of a man called Magneto. Any information would be appreciated, as I intend to enter into a business arrangement and feel it is advisable to know more about the man first.

Also I may have need of a good lawyer, if there is one hereabouts.

[ooc: Come at her with any information you'd like to share, good or bad. Or pretend you're a lawyer, that works too. ;) ]

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[It's taken some time to work out writing on these little thingers but he's worked it out just in time to be a fake lawyer.]

greetings
a lawyer here

how long have you been in practice? what is your specialty?

1. 6 yrs
2. criminal law

why do you ask

i may require the services of someone versed in contract law. recent experience has shown that entering into agreements without the force of law on your side is inadvisable.

yes
very inadvisable indeed
might be taken advantage of &c
&what a pity that would be

fortunately
i can do contracts as well

what are your feelings on the argument of clausula rebus sic stantibus as an exception to pacta sunt servanda?

[....Merlin's beard what are there really titchy girl lawyers out there somewhere. Well! Thank God for Latin!]

generally i very much dislike people who try to weasel out of things
to put it bluntly

will this be a problem

[This really isn't a lie, except of course a. he isn't a lawyer and b. there are a few acceptable people who can weasel out of whatever they like (Sirius Black being one of them), but--! Minor details!]

i always keep my end of a bargain but some people are not so honest. what is your fee?

i am glad to hear it
you are a rare soul in this dark world &share my policy

only do you even HAVE money

i have a california gold piece but i have been told it is of no value to anyone here. however i also have skills i can barter.

yes very well in this case favours are acceptable
what is it that you do

i keep my father's accounts and have excellent penmanship.

[Wh... at.]

and this is what you intend to trade for a lawyer
penmanship

lawyers need things copied and accounts done as much as any other person. i reckon maybe even more.

how very very practical
but I have means of copying down important things that need no human hands
yours or otherwise

perhaps we might settle for a more general favour

[The idea of owing favors isn't a comfortable one, but Mattie's fully aware that she doesn't have much to bargain with in a place like this.]

what kind of favor?

an open ended sort of favour
nothing horrible
nothing morally questionable
no deaths

just a favour to be used later as you never know when one might be necessary

[This is where perhaps he ought to feel guilty, as anyone considering such a vague price is probably not in the best place. But he doesn't feel guilty. Not yet.]

[Mattie is fairly certain she ought to refuse, and in any other circumstance probably would, but her dealings in Fort Smith have taught her that most people simply won't take a girl of fourteen seriously when it comes to matters of business. And she needs to be sure her interests are protected.]

i will consider it. but i do not agree to favors with strangers and i do not even know your name.

have I really been so lax as to neglect introductions!
my apologies!
mr s. snape

and of course a meeting could be arranged
it would in fact be necessary to discuss your contract should you decide to pursue this

it is a pleasure to meet you mister snape. i am mattie ross.

yes i think meeting in person is best. how do i contact you?

the pleasure is mine I am sure!

and I could not agree more. when you have found some place to your standards for conducting such a business meeting please contact me on this [What is it that people call this thing...] network
I would be happy to meet whenever is convenient to you miss ross

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[text] sirius black you are a terrible person

[text] he'll feel bad later maybe probably not

[text] he'll feel bad when he has to listen to the lecture that's in store ;)

[text] oh god worst punishment

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[text] LMAO I AM DYING HERE

[text] SAME OH MY GOD POOR MATTIE I love this thread