The Book of Abbadon

B is for Business

Tom walks into the living room and stops at the window as he gazes at the beautiful neon skyline. He calls out to Amy as everyone else wanders around the penthouse in order to get familiar with the space.

" Amy? May I ask something of you? "

Amy then urgently walks up to Tom and bows her head, responding respectfully.

" Yes, of course, Master Guest. Ask me for anything and I'll make sure that you're pleased. "

Tom turns his head towards her as he talks to her.

" I need you to find a woman within the city. "

" Yes, of course, Master Guest. What woman would you like? As a VIP Guest here at The Monument, any type of woman in the city will be yours. Please tell me more about the woman that you desire. "

Tom shakes his head as he responds patiently.

" No, Amy. I just need you to find someone in particular and tell me where she is. We simply need to know where to find her. "

Amy then gets down and kneels apologetically, replying in a remorseful tone.

" Yes, of course, Master Guest. My apologies for misinterpreting what you said. I'd like to inform you that if you're ever unhappy with me or my service here, you may punish me in any way that you see fit. My life is yours to take if you wish, and I will obey your every command. "

" That won't be necessary. "

Tom says as he holds up The Holy Omniverse Transcript in his glowing green hand.

" If you touch this book, you'll know exactly who I'm looking for. "

" Yes, of course, Master Guest. "

Amy says as she gently places her hand on its cover. Amy's body then contracts from the energy flowing through it and her eyes glow green for a moment before she removes her hand from the book and almost falls to the floor. She takes a deep breath to recollect herself and stands up before bowing once more, speaking to Tom.

" We will locate this woman and inform you of her location as soon as possible. "

" Thank you, Amy. "

Tom says before she turns around, walks past you, and exits through the elevator. You look around the penthouse and see that Roary and Mimi have already made all of the rooms opaque using the buttons in each room that Amy told you about. Roary and Mimi then emerge from the hallway and Tom walks up to you and motions his head towards the elevator as he speaks to you.

" Alright, Donny. Let's go. We don't have any time to waste. "

You nod your head as you both approach the elevator and Gareth follows behind you. After Tom calls the elevator, he turns around and talks to Roary and Mimi.

" You guys help yourself to whatever you want here but don't go too crazy with your requests. The stewards here will get you any food or item that you guys want, but it's important to remember that they're people as well. Treat them with respect and have some humility when you interact with them. That mainly goes for you, Roary. I know you disagree with their lifestyle and beliefs, but please show them compassion while you stay here. "

Roary's face goes red with embarrassment as he makes a rebuttal.

" Hey!! What kind of person do you think I am!? Yeah, I dislike the people that live here but I also gotta reflect a good image on Moriarch with my behavior. You shouldn't have anything to worry about. "

Tom nods his head before the elevator opens and the three of you step in. Once the elevator closes and starts its descent, Gareth asks a question while he's standing behind the both of you.