The Phantom Client
The Silence Before The Storm
*It's a normal day in The Silver Sigil Agency, A private detective agency owned by a Bunch of young detectives who were determined to help anyone based on how big the risk is and how much they'll pay for it without the interference of any bigger authorities*
THIS Is 𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘵 𝘚𝘰𝘬𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘷, 27-Year-old, Russian Woman, The owner and leader of the Agency… Generally known for her sharp decision-making skills, Sassy remarks and Anger issues which sometimes lead to a few broken bones of the opponent…
Velvet
*She walks into the building, everyone standing up to greet her, she just nods politely and moved into her cabin, sitting down on her chair looking at her assistant* "So? Anything interesting happened during my absence?" *she asked her tone neutral*
THIS is 𝘋𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘸𝘴, 29 Years old, grown up in Wales causing to have a thick British accent... He has been Velvet's Assistant for quite a while now, he's known for his notorious, playful behavior but can be very dangerous once you get on his nerve.
Dave
*Smiling as he stood up from his chair* "Good morning, did I tell you look beautiful? " *He said in his usual playful flirty tone earning a Glare from velvet already, but he's used to it, so he just laughed* "Someone's grumpy today"
Dave
*His tone taking a little serious and professional turn but the playfulness still lingering with his Smile that he always wears, he picked up an apple from the table tossing in between his hands as he spoke* "Well… Nothing much Boss, But there's been an unknown caller calling from a few days requesting to talk to you, I don't know he sounds....scary" *he shrugged as he juggles the apple once and a bit Into It, It was fake btw* "Ugh-*gags*- NOT FOR THE SEVENTH TIME!"
Velvet
*Velvet rolled her eyes at the scene unfolding, it was not new… Because let's just say, Everyone here was a whole different circus… But together they were a strong team* "Dave How THE FUCK can you!?- Never mind… I AM the stupid one who keep buying fake decorations OVER AGAIN!!" *Velvet said her tone slightly irritated and devoid of any other emotion, as her fingers raise to pinch the bridge of her nose with the background sound of Dave trying to get the Styrofoam out of his throat*
Velvet
"Yeah Come in" *She said looking up, glaring once at Dave who was still coughing, she shook her head, but then she saw her favorite face, a smile slowly pulling her always scowling lips into a beautiful big smile* "Evelyn! My darling" *she called out to her best friend in a soft warm tone that was rare to get from someone like Velvet Sokolov*
THIS is 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘳, 27 Years old, Born and Raised in California, beautiful, bold and the sweetest person in the world, always welcoming, helpful and polite. Very contradicting to Velvet, but I guess opposite attracts because they both are a force to be reckoned with when together.
Evelyn
*smiling beautifully in a voice as if danger wrapped in candy floss* "Good morning dear" *her eyes flicking towards Dave who was awkwardly smiling at her with pieces of Styrofoam in his hand, her smile twitched and so did her tone for a moment* "good morning…I guess.are you okay?" *She asked half concerned and half bewildered by this weird moment*
Dave
*He chuckles as he tossed the bitten fake apple and it's pieces into the nearby bin* "I'm perfect! Good morning to you too Gorgeous" *His tone very flirtatious, but that's just a part of Being The Dave Matthews, he dusted his hands, straightening his jacket* "So? Any information about the caller I told you about ?" *he said finally some Professionalism creeping in, as he leaned against the wall*
Evelyn
*nodded* "yeah I was actually here for just that" *she said as she quickly placed her laptop on the table in front of Velvet and Dave, typing in few codes, She was a tech genius*
Velvet
*Looked intensely at the screen, trying to make sense of the situation, Who could be this Unknown caller? Why he wanted to talk? Was someone in danger? Questions swirling in her mind* "Did you contact him?" *She asked*
Evelyn
"No, not yet… I was digging up a little about him first, by tracking the calls I've found he lives in New York and is using many firewalls, VPN's and Burner numbers to protect his identity. He seems dangerous" *She said her voice neutral as her fingers moving swiftly on the keyboard and the screen showing a blinking dot over a map of an area, probably where this man resides or if that what he wants us to believe*
Velvet
*glanced at the screen, tilting her head as she lays back in her chair making it creek a little, her voice low and dangerous* "Can we get him on a call? If he's that eager to talk to me, fine let's do this"
Dave
*Choking on air* "You're not serious! She JUST said he's a dangerous man Velvet!" *He said a slight panic in his voice*
Velvet
*Glares at him, a dangerous glint in her eyes, she pushes herself away from the chair and leaning towards her table maintaining the glare, her tone staying low and cold* "I said what I said… And I'm SERIOUS"
Evelyn
*looking between the two, slightly shaking her head* "I'll try to connect the call" *she said her fingers moving over her keyboard again, her eyes fixed on the screen, clicking, typing and more clicking*
Dave
*a little annoyed, leans down to Velvet's chair as he whispers, a little terrified of her, but he just can't stop himself* "listen, I know you're a great leader and all that shit… But before that we're friends, so just don't do something stupid and get your ass killed"
Velvet
*Tilts her head towards Dave the same cold expressionless face* "Have you updated the list I gave you before leaving?" *her tone neutral and devoid of any expression and the only expression on her face was a raised eyebrow*
Dave
*He clenched his jaw before relaxing again and spoke softly trying to mask his feelings, but slight annoyance can still be noticed over it* "Yeah…. I did, it'll be on your table in 30 minutes.. 𝘉𝘰𝘴𝘴" *he said paying extra stretch to the last word, standing up straight knowing his attempts are futile to stop her*
After a little more typing and clicking the call finally connected at first it was just static,, but soon the voice smoothed out into something much more audible
Unknown
He-*static*- Hello, Am I ta-*static*-ing to Velvet so-*static*-ov…??
Velvet
"Yes… Yes you are, But your voice is not clear" *She replied in her neutral tone*
Unknown
"Velvet?" *Sounds of someone maybe in their mid-forties, clear now* "I need your help" *He said as the call anonymously disconnected*
Evelyn
"Shit!" *Evelyn cursed under her breath as she tried to reconnect the call* "No! No!.. it's saying it can't be reached" *Annoyance on her face as she looked furiously to her laptop's screen*
Velvet
*gently placed her hand over Evelyn's shoulder* "relax.. it's okay, we can find some other way to reach out" *She said her voice unusually soft, like never heard before*
Evelyn
*Her brows furrowed as she furiously tried to reach out but her attempts failing her every time getting her even more frustrated* "I can't connect again! The firewalls have gotten stronger… Can't break through"
Velvet
*patted her shoulder gently and reassuringly, her voice softer then usual* "It's okay Evelyn.. Maybe You can discuss it with Xaden ?" *I Suggested*
THIS is 𝘟𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘴𝘰𝘯, 29 years old, tech expert of the Agency there is no tech problem he can't solve… The only thing with him is he can be very overbearing sometimes.
Evelyn
*sighs* "Maybe you're right… I'll talk to Xaden about it and I guess you should talk to others too" *She glanced at her laptop screen and back at Velvet's face, Evelyn is literal sunshine in human form, but today she was so out of character* "I have a feeling whatever this is… it's going to give us a hard time"
Evelyn picked her laptop up as she started to walk her way towards Xaden knowing the next few hours she's going to be with a narcissistic Son of a B----… But her steps halted at the sound of Velvet's words
Velvet
"We're seeing each other after a whole damn week, and you didn't even hug me" *She pouted playfully, trying to lighten the atmosphere* "You've changed… Have you made another best friend!? YOU TRAITOR!" *she gasped dramatically*
Evelyn
*Chuckles as she quickly put her laptop down to wrap her arms around Velvet into a tight hug, for a moment the tension in the air dissolving* "You're spending way too much time with Dave" *She playfully joked while pulling away*
Velvet
*Smiles brightly as her hand stays Protectively on Evelyn's shoulder* "Maybe I am? Are you jealous?" *She joked back, making both of them chuckle again*
*Sound of a whistle from the doorway Interrupting the girl's moment as their gaze flew up towards the sound to find Dave and George leaning at the door frame with grins on their own face*
Dave
"Who knew The Grump-asourous Velvet Sokolov was actually capable of such a beautiful smile" *His grin turning into a smirk as he spoke* "Maybe You should try to do this more often"
Velvet
*Her smile dissolve into a neutral expression again as she replied coldly* "Maybe if you would try to shut up more often, I will."
Dave
"Ouch! That hurts" *Dramatic with a hand on his heart, Pushing himself off the Door frame and walking towards the girls*
Evelyn
*Her smile staying on place as she spoke in her melodious voice* "What are you hiding George in your hands at the back?" *she asked gently*
THIS is 𝘎𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘝𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘴, 28 years old, One of the Masterminds in the agency he might look soft and cute, sweet with animals and kids, but he's a man you shouldn't be messing with… At all
George
*Smiling softly, revealing his hands from behind his back* "Look I found a puppy!" *he said excited as the puppy also wagging its tiny tail, and licking George all over the face and we all could tell George was loving it*
Velvet
*rolled her eyes* "George it's the fifth time you've brought an animal here!" *She said, her voice not raised but a little... Done*
George
"First for a puppy" *He corrected, still patting the little things in his arms*
Evelyn
*she laughed as she replied* "Exactly, I remember last time you brought a Piglet"
George
*Scoffs* "You guys are racist! Piglets are adorable!"
Dave
*He smirks as he wrapped an arm around George's shoulder teasingly speaking* "Ohhh~ I guess so are donkeys"
George
*he turned his head, eyes narrowed to slits as his voice dropped a little, and he stopped patting the little restless ball of fur in his hands* "THAT'S A MULE, you idiot"
Dave
*Rolling his eyes* "pfft… Mule, donkey…more or less they're same to me"
Velvet
*my eyes widen a little as I spoke momentarily surprised… At this workplace I always am* "Wait! You have a donkey at home too?" *I asked*
George
*His face twisting in frustration, his voice a little defensively* "IT'S A MULE!! DONKEY IS DIFFERENT!!"
Velvet
"Why you even have one!?" *She said matching his tone, curious , puzzled and surprised*
George
*he was furiously defending his point being slightly annoyed like it should've been common sense* "Why not? it's an animal that needs love too!!"
Velvet
"Oh yeah!? Then a lizard is also an animal that needs love" *Replied*
George
"Yeah… That's why I have 4 , Lino, Dino, Wino , Max" *He stated simply as he started petting the dog again making sounds for him which make it's little tail wag crazily*
Dave
*He replied a little curious and also with a hint of disapproval* "But why max? Could've been Mino, That's unfair to the poor thing, don't you think it might feel left out or being bullied for having a different name"
George
*He gasped dramatically as he said defending his lizards now* "Oh! My Lizzie's would never! I would like to tell you Max is really loved!"
Dave
*he scoffed teasing George further and nobody knows if he's joking or serious anymore, his tone sarcastic* "Oh yeah? Like you're an expert in lizard-ese , What if they're telling the poor guy that he's weird? You ruined a life man!"
Evelyn
*Dying out with laughter , enjoying it a little too much*
Velvet
*Looks at them with an expression that is seriously witnessing this new type of bull shit with only bewilderment* "What!?" *she remarked*
Dave
"EXACTLY! What have you done George! You had ONE JOB" *he said enthusiastically*
Velvet
"So do You Two! … Best behave before you lose it" *She glared at him with her cold expression back on place as she turned towards George again* "I appreciate your… Love towards… Animals, but please don't bring them to the office building" *She said her tone firm as if passing serious instructions* "Back to work! NOW!" *She yelled and clapped as everyone put on their professionalism back on as they headed out* "Idiots" *She cracked a smile as she whispered these words under her breath, she tries to be a harsh mentor but can't help but adore her members sometimes even if she can't always show it*
Everyone went back to their work putting a halt on their usual chaotic demeanor all the time as Velvet sent out a group message 'Meeting Ahead ; A serious meeting is scheduled at the end of the day, I expect every one of you to adhere on time'
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