Professor Avebury gives a polite and proper smile, "
Splendid to hear that Mister Malatesta. Again, I'm a professor of languages, and I was loaned a rather intriguing book from the time of the Roman Empire that left me with several... questions. Nothing truly fascinating, mind you, but it made me think of this "club" and I thought that this could be an interesting use of my free time."
The group then continues into another discussion where Jessie comments about her American History class and how fascinating it was back in the late-17th century. "
Why, Professor Leiter, gave one of the best lectures, I've ever seen! It was quite a fine one, comparing the developments women have made, specifically referencing the Salem Witch Trials." The conversation then takes a turn towards colonial America and what things about its history could still be uncovered (Lois comments that she considers the new field of "Revisionist History" to be really interesting).
The discussion continues, until eventually, Professor Jones concludes with his report on the archaeological dig that occurred last week. Apparently, he and his group managed to gather some interesting finds, from a Native-American burial ground, and as he shows pictures of them he notes that "
Although amazing, we also uncovered... Snakes..." The professor shudders a bit.
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You hear him mutter under his breath, "Why'd it have to be snakes..."
Finally, once more the meeting concludes, as your small group has grown a little bit larger, and a little bit more varied.
Arkham, 12:27 PM, October 18th, 1921
You're running the shop when a young man happens to pass through the doors, "
Why hello there, sir." He kindly says, "
I was wondering if you happened to have any books on ancient Mesopotamian religions? It's for a project at school, you see." His voice sounds of the upper crust of Boston gentry. You nod, surprisingly it's not too strange of a question. You've been asked about such things for quite some time now and it seems Miskatonic Univiersity has a thriving academic program concerning the mystic and the occult.
You point him in the right direction and he thanks you, while also making a little side comment as he searches, "
Mother and father don't really understand, but I find all of this so intriguing. I think I'll consider studying in England, you know... much to their chagrin." You never really asked for a conversation, so you shrug and nod along as any shopkeep does when confronted with a talkative customer.
Arkham, 4:15 PM, October 21st, 1921
You're discussing the newest report, apparently, someone from Danvers, a town an hour's drive or so out of Arkham, has reported that they've discovered a book in a language they don't understand. Immediately Professor Jones proclaims, "
Why Wentworth, this would be the perfect opportunity to go! This is right up your alley, and I know that you just joined our society, but it's almost a rite of passage to go investigate something strange, eh?" He nods towards the non-professors in the group.
Lois nods, "
I don't see too much trouble there, pick up tha book, check what's goin' on, and ya' done!" Professor Avebury looks, rather, befuddled by this whole scenario. To try and encourage him, (although success seems rather unclear) Jessie chimes in.
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Why professor, I'm sure it'll be a truly miraculous experience." You're not sure how spiritual Professor Avebury is, but you're not sure if a "miraculous experience" will persuade him. The professor holds his hands up in protestation.
"
Look, I have not truly done too much exploration and such. In addition, I have only been a member of this 'society' for barely a week. I appreciate all of your respective statements of... enthusiasm. However, I am wary of taking on such a mission." He then pauses and looks towards you. "
Mister Malatesta, what do you think?"