Lois
```The first day of the Inspection Year had started. In his dark and crimson penthouse, Maliketh Kargath, the Inspector Demon, prepared for his first afternoon. He put on his fine and nearly regal red suit- picked out the fancy tie he'd wear for today- and picked up his Shutting staff. He hummed to himself in his radio static voice and walked around his office room in circles.```

"***Before I begin I must free my mind. But what's the best way...***" ```Maliketh spoke to himself as if he was crazy. He kept pacing until he finally had an idea of how he could get things off his chest. He walked over to his black matte office chair and sat in it. He was not one for making phone calls unless it was urgent, so instead he wrote a letter. With his black and red style, he even wrote a black letter with glowing red ink. After writing the rather lengthy letter, he called up a servant of his to deliver it personally. Now, all Maliketh could do was wait. He sat in his living room patiently while never losing his large smile..```
Pok
**Spending an early morning cleaning her office she was taking the time to make sure her working space looked as clean as possible for the coming day's appointments. Her desk was wiped down and removed of clutter while she made sure the pillows on her couch were puffed up as well as the cushions being comfortable as well... Humming in relaxation as she was finished... Now just waiting for her first appointment**
Greg
```The servant that Maliketh sent was a man in a fancy suit- strawberry blonde hair and beard. After about 30 minutes, a few loud knocks sounded at her office door. Impatiently, 3 more knocks sounded with a low grown coming from the other side of the door.```
Pok
**Hearing the knocks she checked the clock with a squint- it was a tad too early to be her first appointment, sliding her chain over the door and opening it partially to see who it was banging so early in the day**
Greg
"**Ahem-**" `The man cleared his throat and in his right hand he held a black letter.` "**I have a letter for a Ms... C-Cudell?**" `He asked for her. He adjusted his suit and adjusted his tie.`
Jeanett
I be sorting through family stuff so my replies may be a teeny bit late
Pok
**She took the letter and shut the door** You've found her, thank you. **She leaned against the door and hummed. Examining the letter before going to her office to use a letter opener to view the contents***

**Admiring the letter's construction she nodded happily and hummed... Dialing up the number to confirm the appointment, sitting on her desk and leaning back**
Lois
`Maliketh heard a distant ringing. He got up and elegantly moved his legs one infront of the other until he reached his office. He slid onto his chair and kicked his feet up on the desk.` 

"**Yes yes, Maliketh the Inspector how can I assist you today?**" `Maliketh lengthened his words a little and kept his huge exaggerated teethy smile. He kept the phone by his ear.`
Pok
Hello! Yes this is Foxi Cudell, I received a letter just now from you requesting a session is this correct? I do need to clarify I do have other sessions taking place and can't drop everything for just one person.
Lois
`His exaggerated smile became a much more real one as he got clarification that she was indeed Foxi Cudell. He cleared his throat softly.` "**Indeed I am the one who requested the personal session yes, yes. Is it possible for you to come by? I don't want to disturb you if you are having your own personal time at all.**" `After speaking he let out a muffled chuckle. He listened intently for her reply.`
Pok
I am currently booked for the nxt few days, though I'm sure we can work out an opening for next week? **She leaned on her desk, tail swaying and twirling the cord between her fingers**
Lois
`Maliketh tilted his head.` "**Well. I'm sure you know the year darling, i'm sure you can set aside some other folk.**" `Maliketh took a quiet and long inhale and exhale. His hand gripped his desk a little as he awaited her to speak.`
Pok
I pride myself on my refusal to give in to the pushing of betters, I will not succumb to you either... **She hummed. Taking a seat on her desk taking a deep breath as she said that- waiting for a likely enraged response**
Lois
`Maliketh didn't speak for a moments. Instead, a few quiet breaths came out before he spoke.` "**Well then, when can we have ourselves a meeting? I am open to other days as long as I am not too busy checking on other businesses. *I do hope our meeting can be arranged to be earlier*, but I will leave that for you to arrange.**" `Maliketh's voice was awfully kind and almost endearing. His voice was too kind.`
Pok
**She shivered at the bitterness hidden under the kind tone... Humming and sliding over her date planner...** I can meet you in 3 days at noon. That is the earliest I can do with some shifting of appointments. I will make no more compromisation than that.
Lois
`Maliketh's possible psychotic breaths followed suit in response. He chuckled under his breath while talking,` "**Oh-ho yes, that would be *Just wonderful*.**" `Maliketh's voice got a little bit quieter.` "**Thank you, Ms Cudell. I am looking forward to our future meeting. Good day, and good luck on your *Other appointments* That you have arranged.**" `Maliketh couldn't help but keep his happy chuckle behind his teeth going for a few more seconds.`
Pok
Then I'll see you in three days mister Kargath. Until then... **She sighed... Putting her phone back on the reciever and pinching the bridge of her nose**
Lois
"***Bye bye..***" `Maliketh hung up the phone and sighed. He stood up and put the phone back down. He got prepared and went with the day as usual...`
Pok
**Humming as she came in she had her coat over her arm along with a journal and recorder in her other hand, coming into the hotel with a bit of shock with the lavish appearance, how had she even ended up on the radar of someone so renowned- pushing the thoughts aside she entered the room... Looking at who she'd be treating with a soft hum to get his attention** Mr. Maliketh I presume
Lois
```Maliketh looked over at her and stood up within seconds. He held out his pale hand for a handshake and had a large smile on his face. His red suit was well kept and tailored, and everything about him seemed pristine.``` 
"**Oh yes- that is me. You may call me Mr Maliketh, Mr Kargath, Inspector, whatever suits your fancy really.**" ```Maliketh blinked his eyes at her to keep up a moderately charming style to himself.```
Pok
I'll settle on Mr. Maliketh, though I do hope we can drop the formal during later sessions... Do you want to take a seat? **She shook his hand... Trying her best to not get too intimidated... Looking up with a flick of her ears showing her discomfort**
Lois
"**Of course! I'm sure we'll be quite close when we are finished.**" ```Maliketh's hand was soft and gentle as he shook her hand. He looked a little down at her before letting go of the handshake.```

"**May I get you a drink of some sort? A soft drink, cold drink, hot drink? Maybe get a servant to make some food?**" ```Maliketh offered and sat down on the soft black couch that wrapped around in a huge L shape. He had a large tv and a large coffee table with candles on it for lighting aesthetic.```
Pok
I don't think it's necessary, today is a preliminary... I need to assess what we're going to be working on and plan out our method for your treatment... Though I can see already you like being in control of your environment, why is that
Lois
```Maliketh nodded snd stayed sat down. He poured himself the last bit of tea that he had and took a sip. He pointed over to the extended bit of the couch for her to sit on supposing she wanted to.```

"**Well, I like being in control of my environment because you should never loosen too much control especially in your own home. I'm just trying to be cautious you know.**" ```Maliketh took another sip of his drink and placed it down on the gorgeous plate. He looked at her attentively. Perhaps his cautiousness was a result of something else, or maybe it was just his preference of going about things..```
Pok
**She stepped around the couch... Running her hand along it before taking a seat, humming softly...** Does it stem from a place where you lacked control then. A difficult home life perhaps. **She took a plate, throwing it on the floor while still looking at him** A place where you had no control over your environment.
Lois
```Maliketh looked at the plate and then at her. He was silent for at least a minute before talking.```

"**Mm.. My father was.. A *Busy* Man. And with his busyness, he never came home the happiest. Even then I worked in a horrible job that bossed people around like peons. And so I decided to make my own path.**" ```Maliketh did not sip his tea this time. He looked past her before his eyes fell on her again.```
Pok
**She nodded proudly..** How did that feel, that lack of control just now when I smashed your plate. What went through your mind when I did.
Lois
```Maliketh chuckled behind his lips. He returned to having his grin.``` "**Any other person who did that would definitely be in trouble. Yet it doesn't excuse how I feel inside. That was a nice plate.**" 

```Maliketh's teethy grinned returned but it was not as large when she first walked in. He sat back a little and crossed his leg over the other.```
Pok
I'll be sure to subtract its cost from your fee, **She hummed as she sat back down. Looking at him curiously while tapping her foot** What kind of business did your father do.
Lois
```Maliketh tilted his head at her.``` "**He was a multi worker. He worked as a barman at a brothel, a broker on weekends, and worked at home sometimes. He never had time to chill out or spend time with us.**" 

```Maliketh's smile faded a little bit, but not enough to make him look unhappy.``` "**And now even though I work one huge job, it feels as if I carry the stress from him working all 3 everyday.**" ```Maliketh took a sip, and he was nearly finished with his tea.```
Pok
you're burdened by his view of the world? You feel the need to work just as hard as him to live up to his legacy?
Lois
```Maliketh looked over at her and shook his head.``` "**No. His legacy is only important due to his wealth, while I am looking to make my own and follow my own path. However, I feel as if I have burdened his stress by doing so. He doesn't need to work, hell he is living far away and is retired! While I haven't done anything besides work and live. No important people in my live, my father doesn't even permit me to go back home to see my mother at all, so i'm stuck here.**" 

```Maliketh tapped his sharp finger on his cup.```
Pok
**She hummed and decided to apply more pressure once she saw him getting on edge...** If you desire to make your own path why does his permission mean so much to you, why does he need to give you permission to see your own mother hm?
Lois
```Maliketh's smile dropped and he sighed.``` "**Seeing as he's someone I wouldn't mess with, I don't want to go back to him. He's a psychopath. A deranged man. I could not dare to even walk a hundred yards from his home.**" 

```Maliketh looked down at his legs and took his last sip of his tea until it was gone.``` "***It's all so, so challenging.***" ```Maliketh murmured under his breath.```
Pok
what stops you from challenging him hm? You have all this power here in the city he certainly doesn't surpass that, do not let your trauma of the past turn into the chains of your present.
Lois
```Maliketh looked at her and then at the ground. He looked back up at her again.``` "**He's... A scary individual. He's an ancient. Despite not being at all involved with the city, he himself can threaten those in power. For a retired man who is sluggishly slow, he still gives me nightmares.**" 

```Maliketh clapped his hands, which caused rummaging to occur in the kitchen. After about 30 seconds, a servant came out with more tea for Maliketh.``` "**I do try to keep my past traumas away, but even then my present stress sometimes triggers it. I have some rest time when I am done inspecting a business, but everyday I have papers upon papers of work. For this whole year I have little to none personal time unless I can work faster the next day. Then for 50 years until the year comes back round, I am made to go back into law and spend more time doing papers and court work.**" ```Maliketh was getting a bit agitated as he explained his working life.```
Jeffery
It's better we stop