<hr/><div class="floatleft">(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/d1/Nicodemus..png)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Nicodemus Whateley (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=200832.msg9811695#msg9811695)<br/><strong>Faction:</strong>Grandma's Favorite (Whateley faction, rank 4)<br/><strong>Date:</strong>May 17th, 1876<br/><strong>Time of Day:</strong>Evening<br/><strong>Location:</strong>Burnham Detection Agency<br/><strong>Tagged:</strong>Avery Burnham, CLOSED<br/><hr/><br/>Nicodemus simply nodded once at the greeting, not at all bothered by waiting longer for Avery to be ready for a client.  He knew full well that his own schedule was not the norm.  Almost unmoving, he waited until the man joined him again.<br/><br/>“Thank you.”  Nicodemus replied as he sat carefully in the seat provided.  He nodded at the words, “It is an odd hour but I am quite pleased that you are willing to see me.”  He studied Avery for a moment before answering.  “I am Nicodemus Whateley.  It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.”  He repeated the sentiment.  It was actually true.  He always enjoyed meeting with the people in Gomorra but it was quite rare for anyone to be pleased to meet with him.<br/><br/>He paused a moment before speaking.  “Recently, my wife was wrongly arrested for the attacks that happened in Gomorra, the rape of Lady Boyle and the murders that took place at the asylum on Deadman's Rest.”  He paused and shook his head.  “The Law Dogs had her arrested because, as they say, there was no one else on the mesa when the bridge was rebuilt.  Well, no one else living.”  He clarified as there had been several dismembered bodies present in the asylum.<br/><br/>“I am here to hire you for a couple of tasks.  The first being to represent my wife as she gets ready for her hearing and the second is to find proof that she didn't do these things.”  He straightened his black suit jacket.  “Outside of family, we have requested that no one meet with Dolores but we would give you full access to her as speaking to her would be necessary.  We can also offer our gratitude and , of course, pay you.”  He paused and then sweetened the deal.  “The Whateley's are also willing to offer a generous bonus should you be able to prove her innocent.”<br/><br/>“I should mention that there is a time limit on this.  She is to go to trial on the 21st.  Are you willing to take this case, Mr. Burnham?"  He asked, still carefully studying Avery.