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James Moriarty
UN: 128nemesis

STATUS: Mathematics Professor ACCOLADES: PhD In Mathematics, Bachelors in Astronomy, Criminal Mastermind

BIO: Tutoring is available, though I do ask that you set it up with me to make sure that there will be no schedule conflicts for the both of us.

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[bolderfell]

...I wouldn't mind coffee. Thanks.

[Fun and weird psychological finding: Requesting small favors of people often makes them like you more than refusing to burden them. Who knew?

Even though he's not planning to rob Moriarty this time, he still taps his knuckles on the doorframe and leads with his right foot. Superstition takes no holidays. He lowers his hood and loosens his scarf, looking much less in his element as an invited guest, and half-follows Moriarty towards the kitchen.]

Sorry for intruding. I didn't want to be seen.

[hatesdeerstalkers]

[Why do you think he acts the way he does? He's well aware of all the little tricks of the mind to get someone to see him as more amicable and trust him.

He smiles at the knocking - ah, that old tradition - before shaking his head and bringing out the coffee and a few snacks.]

No, no worries! I was merely lazing about, anyway.

[Setting it down on the table in front of his couch, he turns to Therion.]

So! What brings you here, hm?

[bolderfell]

[Though he's had plenty of time to think over his question, Therion still hesitates to ask. Quiet, he trails after Moriarty and considers the couch before he gingerly takes a seat at the far end.]

I assume you've been at this longer than I have.

[At crime? At magic? Either way, really. Therion's only just twenty, and even if he doesn't know how old Moriarty really is, it's a safe bet the man's got a year or thirty's experience over him.]

For years, my powers worked a certain way. Helped me get into places, hide in a crowd. Pick up a nice trinket here and there. ...You know the gist.

[He's familiar with 'this sort of work' and all. Therion laces his fingers together and looks at the professor.]

Can you think of any reason they'd suddenly change on me?