Poison&amp;Wine Records

Minerva rolls up her sleeves and gives Ben a once over, taking in his less-than-confident appearance.

He reminds her of a bird that never learned to fly. Instead, he shivers in his nest during the winter and waits for spring instead of doing what his instincts tell him to do.

She thinks he needs a guide to spread those wings. Just a little push in the right direction.

"I wouldn't worry about it, Ben." She says with a gentle tone."You seem completely sound of mind to me, and well, I've known a few people who weren't. I bet it feels terrible though."

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He rubs his forehead roughly, squinting. His eyes hurt; his head hurts. How long has it been since he slept?

"Um. Yes. I mean, it was sort of… supposed to be. The oldest of the third generation of Warricks turning eighteen and… everything."

A showcase to display the shiny new trophy. Was that it? No… it had been a nice party. It seems so long ago now, a time half eaten away by memory.

"You’re… here visiting Mother?"

Ugh, the last thing she wants to do is socialize with that old bat.

Instead, she gives Ben a delicate smile and says,

"Nope. I'm here visiting you. I've been wondering how you've been doing since I've seen you. Then, well, I've heard such terrible rumors about you lately and... I guess the curiosity got the best of me."

He turns around, pushing his back and the heels of his palms against the long work desk. It’s dark down here, he realizes, and musty… it still smells like it hasn’t even been opened in years. The dust is fouling up several of his mechanisms, and…

Well, the place is trashed. The servants clean every room by default, unless… someone tells them not to.

He scuffs at the floor with his foot, brushing aside several schematics as he takes her in, her high chin and well-mannered smiles. She looks like one of the socialites he would have met when he was younger, at his mother’s parties.

"Yeah, er… yes, that’s true. I gave it up when I ran for office, ma’am. All of this… so, I haven’t been down here at all. Sorry… when did we meet, again?"

"Your 18th birthday party."

Minerva pulls off her jacket, revealing a nice blouse underneath. Honestly, this place is a pigsty and she can hardly stand it. Not to mention that he's dusting all wrong!

"Of course, you might not remember me or my ex-husband. I'd imagine that you met so many other people that night. It was a rather grand affair. Remember?"

A new voice. A woman’s voice, more unfamiliar than not. Ben registers this as this voice falls about the room, making his shoulders raise protectively around the back of his neck. He realizes as if almost in a dream that he’s been down here, in this basement, for days, his focus like a white-knuckled death grip.

It’s the first time his concentration has been broken. He glances behind him.

"Hello. It’s nice to meet you. I am sorry you had to endure unpleasantness."

And goes back to work. He still has so much cleaning to do, now that he’s… well, home.

"It's not a problem." She says as she slowly peers around the work room. Fingers slide along one of the shelves and it collects thick dust on the tip.

Oh, wow. This really is dusty.

She rubs the dust off her finger and glances at Ben.

"I imagine you haven't come here often since you were in Office." She slowly slides off her shoes and steps barefoot on the wooden floor, avoiding all the different parts and mechanisms thrown about it. "It shows. Maybe it's good to get back to your roots. It tends to make people a lot happier."

"Well." Minerva steps into the room a minute after Archer leaves it, clasping her hands together in front of her. She glances back at the doorway and then looks back at Ben with head held high. "That was a... unpleasant exchange."

Her heels click lightly against the floor as she steps up closer into Ben's space.

"You might not remember me, but we met when you were younger. My name's Ms. Minerva Allen."

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Excellent! It will just be so lovely to see you again, dearie. I’ll make sure to tell Benny!

Oh, hmm. Let. Me. See… You know, darling, why don’t we just keep this casual? Just like old friends do, correct? Feel free to come by the mansion any time you wish! We’d love to accommodate you.

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As you wish, Eloise, but I don't expect to be staying for very long. There are always projects to be working on, yes?

Tell Benny that I'm looking forward to speaking with him again.

Goodbye.

[Hangs up phone]

Oh yes, of course they are! You know how things get around the fall, especially on election years. Common people can get so restless!

Now then, darling, I simply must see you again. It does get so lonely running things around here, as I’m sure you must understand. And what my poor son really needs is the company of his own kind. Won’t you come and visit us, dear?

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I see.

....

Oh, I suppose that I can change my schedule around for a visit. Is there any particular time you'd like me to be there?

Just fine, just fine. The three of them are just unruly as ever… Oh, but I needn’t bore you with the troubles of a mother.

You met Benny back then, didn’t you? He took quite a liking to you, you know… wouldn’t stop talking about you! Really.