Meeting With Harry

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This took place last Monday, Before Harry left McKellens'

Amy stayed close to William as they headed for Harry's. Once they reached the door William knocked, then opened the door and the two stepped inside. "Hello, Harry, you here?" William asked out as he closed the door behind Amy.

Harry is in the office when he hears a voice calling him. "Hello?" He walks out into the entrance area and sees William and a girl, who must be Amy, standing there. He walks up to them with a big smile. "William! Good to see you! Any trouble on the way?"

William reaches out and shakes Harry's hand as he approaches. "No, no trouble at all." He then gives a glance over to Amy then returns his look to Harry. "This is Amy, the one I contacted you about."

Harry walks closer to Amy, looking at her face, hoping to make eye contact. He holds out his hand. "Harry Sinclair."

Amy looks up at Harry with her crystal blue eyes and reaches out stking his hand. "Nice to meet you Harry."

"Great. William, I'd like to talk to Amy on our own. You can wait out here in the lobby. Amy, could you follow me please?" Harry nods to William and heads off down the hallway to the office, looking to make sure Amy is following him.

Amy smiles over at William as she passes him to follow Harry to his office. She looks at Harry and tries to focus, to reach out and into his mind to see if she can get some insight as to what is about to take place. For some reason though, she is unable to enter the man's mind.

Harry walks into the office and around behind the desk, gesturing at Amy to take the chair sitting in front of it. With all of the other interview's he's used the actual interview room, but Amy wants to be here, is hoping to become a libertine, and he's not expecting any real trouble. "I hope you don't mind that it's just the two of us talking - I find it helps to actually talk to potentials without any outside influences, so I can get the truest impression possible."

"No, it's fine." Amy replies as she takes a set and looks over at Harry.

"Good." Moving on. "I have paperwork on you that William sent, relevant back story, all that kind of shite. It says you have Talent in telepathy. To what degree? How do you find yourself using it the most?"

"Well, I scored 65 points on the Rainer Test and ummm, right now I'm still trying to really control it. It gets away from me sometimes. I use it to read people, to try and get a feel of what they think of me."

"What can you read? Thoughts, emotions, memories, desire’s?" Telepathy is so tricky, and every telepath is different. Harry likes to nail it down whenever possible
Amy smiles, "I can read all of those and even plant thoughts, and I don't have to touch the person to do it."

Harry frowns a little. "Do you often go into people's minds without them knowing you're doing it? Can they tell when you're in there, or is it fairly unobtrusive? And give me an example of planting a suggestion, if you would." Harry isn't entirely comfortable with the idea of this girl mucking about in people's minds. He can think of a few people who wouldn't be terribly thrilled if they knew this.

"No, I try not to do it often, it happens sometimes though when I'm nervous or scared. So far the only person who has known I'm doing it is William." Amy looks down and figits a little with her dress. She can tell Harry is concerned about her ability and how she might use it.

Harry sees Amy start to fidget and decides to explain. "At one of the places I am considering you for, there are a number of people with telepathic gifts- some who are in full control of those gifts, and others who struggle with them. Some of them conceal their abilities, and are not comfortable with anyone knowing that they have them. You simply need to be aware that there are people who will resent it if you intrude, although if it happens due to nervousness or fear, I'm sure they will understand.
Amy looks up at Harry and gives a slight, innocent smile. "I will do my best to control it, wherever you see fit to place me."

Harry nods. "Good to know. Now, your tests certainly show you have aptitude for pleasure service- but William says it's something you' are actively interested in. Lately everyone I've retrieved has been either a recalcitrant or scared to death, so it's nice to have someone come in who thinks they know what they want. Can you tell me why you think pleasure service is a good fit for you?

"Well, umm... Amy looks back down at her dress, the back up at Harry with a very confident look in her eyes. "I know the pleasure service pays better then most and I am still a virgin. I know that is worth something as well."

Harry smiled at Amy. "It certainly does pay better than most jobs. And being able to have an auction is an excellent way to build up your kitty, as well as to become known and develop a client base. Do you feel you've had any strong inclinations towards either men or women?" Harry is trying to establish what kind of votary he should recommend David assign her.

Amy blushes. "Actually, well." She looks down again. "Both. I mean, I've never had sex, but I find both men and women attractive. She cannot believe she is telling this stranger this, although William had told her to trust him.

Harry nods, seeing the blush spread on her face. "That's the case for a lot of people Amy. Most people at Palace find themselves attracted to both men and women. There are those who are strictly only attracted to the opposite sex, as well as those who only find the same sex appealing, but they are the minority. Being attracted to both will be a plus for you, as it potentially increases your options."

"Really?" Amy looks up, a grin on her face. She is so pleased to hear that. "I will do my best to serve anyone, in anyway required." She replies.

Harry smiles at Amy. This girl is going to do well. She's just the breath of fresh air they need up there right now. *Now... do I check with Sean first...nah. I'll just go with it." Remind me again how many years of service are left on your contract? I've got it around here somewhere," Harry gestures at his piles of paperwork, "but I just can't be arsed to look it up." Harry gives Amy a wink and a cheeky grin.

"I, I have 15 left sir." Amy replies as she scoots forward in her chair.

The reminder of the number of years Amy has left clinches the deal for Harry. *This girl is going to Palace.* Harry leans forward, and looks Amy in the eyes. "Amy, if I say 'Palace' does that word have any meaning for you?" Harry smiles- this is his favorite part of retrievals.

Amy's eyes sparkle with delight at the mention of Palace. "Oh yes it does." She knows what kind of life lies ahead for her, but she is willing to accept it. She stands and leans forward over the desk and gives Harry a hug. "I'm so glad you have found a place for me to be of service." She says as she plants a kiss on his cheek.

Harry is a bit surprised when Amy jumps up to give him a hug, but he takes it all in stride, hugging her back, then pulling back a little to give her a kiss on the forehead. "Yeah you are definitely going to Palace, child. They are going to love you up there. And I have the perfect person to suggest as your votary." Harry stands up. "Tell you what, you go and tell William the good news while I send a couple of emails, and I'll take you up there myself. I've got some things to take care of up at Palace anyway- might as well kill two birds with one car trip."

Amy sits back down and eyes Harry. She cannot believe that she is going to Palace.

Harry smiles and walks around the desk to where Amy has dropped back into her chair. Taking her hand, he gently pulls her up to stand in front of him. "You're going to be great. Go tell William. And Amy? Welcome to Palace." Harry releases her hand, and opens the door, giving her a warm smile.

“Once again, thank you.” Replies Amy as she exits his office.

Harry laughs a little as Amy runs off down the hall and returns to his desk. He locates his com under the piles of paper. With a wry smile, he starts to compose his message..."Dear Sean and David. Please don't kill me...