After Grande's lunch was over, Zach went back to the master bedroom and continued to look in the mirror all afternoon. Vertex 23S. Fastest update
Zach just wanted to talk to 'himself'...
Uh, don't worry, Zach didn't lose his temper this time, and his mood was a little different. Barton's funeral industry needs Zach, the young vampires need Zach, the Grand teenagers need Zach, the wizards need Zach... "You should feel Proud." Zach looked at his 'self' in the mirror, "You exist in this world as a being that is needed by the world, me, my image."
If this is what Zack needs to stop being confused, then let's say nothing.
The sky is getting darker, there is a chill in the air, and the spring rain begins to fall outside the house. Zach estimated that it was almost time for James to come back, and said to the mirror, "It was a good chat." Let's just think of it as talking to ourselves. Zach turned away from the mirror and said, "Let's continue chatting next time. Now, a human policeman Tan needs me."
Zach in the mirror maintained his 'professional ethics' until Zach turned around, faithfully copying Zach's movements until Zach was completely out of the range of the mirror. Don't worry, nothing weird happened, such as Zach's image reappearing in the mirror after Zach disappeared.
Zach went to Alice's room first and asked the two girls about their preparations for the start of school tomorrow. After getting a positive answer, he went to the office and watched the rain behind the window while he waited for James to come back.
Zach has already thought of how to 'pacify' James
Joe's murderer, under the influence of Joe who became a phantom, cooperated too well with the police and the judicial process, causing the punishment he deserved to be reduced. 'Bishop' is now just giving this criminal the punishment he deserves, making it a reality that he deserves what he deserves. The case is in the hands of the lawyers, and everything is still within the human judicial system. It is not an alien revenge that is completely divorced from justice, so don't worry.
This comfort was reasonable, and Zach felt that James could accept it.
James appears.
The car that drove into Grande rushed directly into the warehouse. After a quick parking sound, James ran out with his head covered and headed straight for Grande.
Zach reviewed his statement again and waited calmly for someone to come up.
I thought about the phone.
Zach answered casually, "Grand Funeral Home."
"Zach?" Harrison's voice.
"It's me." Zach glanced at the door. James came in to avoid being stained by the rain. When he saw Zach answering the phone, he pouted and sat down opposite. James has never shown respect to Zach's body, forget it, he's used to it.
"Well... Well, we have a party. Now, do you want to come? Emilia's birthday party."
Zach was stunned for a moment. Since the interruption of bar and game night, Zach has rarely gone out for entertainment and social activities. The last Walter engagement party does not count, it was just by the way, and Zach also changed his mind temporarily. Didn't go, "Are you inviting me?"
"Yes, yes, are you coming?"
The other party's uncertain tone confused Zach, "Do you want me to go?"
"Think, think..."
Well. Zach said into the receiver, "Wait a moment." To James, who was waiting impatiently for the call to end, "Harrison invited me to Amelia's birthday party, now." Zach was asking James's opinion , "Should I go?"
Zach was actually curious about what Harrison wanted to do. After all, the invitation came too hastily and inexplicably, and Zach felt there was... something wrong.
"Why don't you ask me what I'm doing?"
Zach was a little speechless and continued to hold the microphone, "Did you invite people after your birthday party has already started?"
James stared at Zach, twitching from the corner of his eye, "I can't celebrate my birthday!" But still, "What does he want to do?!"
"If I can't guess, I won't know, right?" Zach once again expressed his desire to seek advice. This is actually intentional, because after hanging up the phone, Zach can add to the 'comfort' speech he prepared, 'I listened to your suggestion, and you have to listen to me on this matter~' Simply communication skills.
James's face darkened, "Go! I'm going too!" He deliberately increased the volume, trying to let his voice break through Zach's hand covering the microphone, "I want to see all the aliens in Barton now. What are you doing!!”
Zach shook his head helplessly and let go, "Harrison, did you hear that? James is going too."
"No, no problem, it's a party, the more people, the better..." It sounds very counterintuitive.
Forget it, Zach felt that he would know why if he went there, so he added a question, "Can I bring Louise with me? I don't want the companion I bring to be James, who will occupy an invitation quota by himself."
This is a birthday party, and Zach won't go empty-handed, so what I mean is that Zach will be there with Louise and give gifts to James, well, himself.
"Okay!" Seemingly sure that Zach would arrive, Harrison hung up the phone anxiously, "We're waiting for you..." He added "we." He reported his address and hung up.
Ignoring some boring processes, no one would want to watch Zack and the three of them shopping for gifts on Lister Street on a rainy night.
We arrived at the party where Harrison and Amelia lived together in the Back Bay house. While looking for a parking space, Zach:
"James, don't think too much, I listened to you on whether to come here or not, then you listen to me on 'Bishop', believe me, this is a good thing for everyone. "
No need to explain more.
The three of them came to the front porch and rang the doorbell.
"It's Zach and Louise!" The one who opened the door was Maggie who looked a little drunk. "Come in~ Oh! Detective Lance!" Maggie was a little excited. She should be. Speaking of the investigation a year ago, In the Pullman suicide incident, James also participated in saving Walter, "Come in~"
Louise was taken away directly. Maggie said there was a new perfume and everyone (women) was trying it. Zach and James were pointed to where the man was.
It's a good habit to take stock of your surroundings before entering a social situation. But everyone is different. What Zach is observing is who is in this party. James, looking at the tense look on his body, he should be planning an escape route.
Foreign races, many. Not to mention familiar faces such as Merman Moorman and Walter. Anyway, they must be friends invited by Harrison. Zach was a little surprised that Earl was also there, and Earl's location was not A place where foreign races gather on this occasion. Rather, it is a place for human conversation.
Wait a minute, is there anyone who remembers the artificial man Earl? No, it’s no longer possible to say that Earl is an artificial human. He is a Rimmer vampire, just like Eve’s nominal father Flanders. Moreover, his current identity is also the accountant of the Smith family. Remember, Zach had a hand in this guy's career path.
It is precisely because in addition to aliens, there are many humans here, so Harrison, as the master, did what a master should do, "Mr. Grand!" Look at the title~ "Here!" Harrison wanted to introduce Zach to a room full of people.
What's interesting is that Harrison casually introduced Zach in the alien section, "Mr. Grande, these are our friends, my friend, Mr. Grande!" and led Zach away quickly. , the human block, "Everyone, this is Mr. Grande!" attracted a lot of attention, "Mr. Grande." We may want to pay attention to the words used by Harrison to introduce Zach, because this will be Za Ke’s position in this social situation is no longer in the alien category.
"Yes, the owner of the Grande Funeral Home, Mr. Grande, who made the western part of the federation begin to imitate our Patton Funeral Home." Zach could see Harrison's face trying to maintain a smile from the corner of his eye, "At the same time, it's also The earliest donors to support the shelter.”
Someone started clapping, and more people joined in.
Zach began to understand, accepted the applause, and remained silent for a while, because 'theoretically', Zach didn't know who the people applauding him were. The reason for the quotes is that Zach knew one of them, Earl.
"I should applaud everyone. Without everyone, it would be difficult to maintain the shelter, let alone its current success!" Harrison began to applaud seriously. Zach understood, so these humans were people who had helped the shelter.
That explains why Earl is here, Earl represents the Smith family. Mrs. Queen... you know. The biggest partner of the shelter now is the Smith family.
After such an introduction, Harrison whispered in Zach's ear, "I'll find you later..." to 'rescue' James, who was starting to be watched by aliens.
Is anyone curious how Harrison would introduce James
He took James to the woman. It’s not good to say this. To be precise, James was sent to Amelia’s social circle. The reason, remember, Amelia treated James.
Before Harrison came to Zach, Zach briefly dealt with the humans who came to socialize with him. There are merchants, there are people like Mr. Pine (Mrs. Queen's rumored boyfriend before her death) who like to do charity, there are business owners...
These people's impressions of 'Mr. Grande' were as consistent as if they had received a confession, "Haha, Mr. Grande, you are so mysterious~ It seems that since last year, I have been reading about Grande's funeral in the newspapers. Home, especially after the recent news that the West has begun to learn from Barton’s funeral industry experience, but sir, you have never appeared~"
"In the funeral industry, you can call me traditional. I don't think my profession is suitable for public appearances." Zach responded with a smile. Of course, charm is innate, "I always have a little expectation, that is, everyone Don’t even see my face~”
"Oh haha~ Sir, you are so funny~"
easy.
Zach, who was at ease, came to Earl's side and asked, "How are you doing?"
"No one dares to call me ugly." Earl was enjoying the food, Rimmer's unique characteristic, "If that's what you want to ask."
"Oh, naturally, you represent Smith."
"Then what do you represent? Are you really Grande?" Earl glanced at Zach, "I got the guest list a long time ago, and you're not here."
Zach did not answer the question, but asked, "Isn't this Amelia's birthday party? Why do you have a guest list?"
Earl curled his lips, hesitated for a moment and then said, "Although the asylum is still nominally under the control of the Quinn and Smith Group, the Quinn Group actually evacuated after Mrs. Quinn... left." He lowered his voice. Voice, "After Poch Quinn refused to take over the Quinn Group, the name 'Quinn Group' was no longer worthy of its name. People in the Quinn Group also had to re-plan their assets. No one wanted to work just for a person. Contribute in no name.”
Zach nodded, "It's understandable. The only one that can really be considered a Quinn family property is the nursing home in the South District."
Earl nodded, "Poch is not interested in the asylum, and Smith also sent someone to talk to him." He glanced at Zach and smiled, "You also know the situation with Poch, that is, he is willing to take over the asylum. So Eve and Lydia are not willing to leave anything that Mrs. Quinn left here."
Zach raised his eyebrows, "Why? The wizard has joined forces with Rimmer in the laboratory." Located in the Tower of Babel under Barton, "Rimmer (Smith) controls the asylum, and the wizard (Porch) controls the sanatorium. Both It’s okay to cooperate internally.”
"The joint laboratory is for the purpose of exchanging knowledge." Earl shook his head, "The wizard's witchcraft and Rimel's magic can share knowledge, such as studying the alien races of the Republic, such as analyzing Papa's midnight witchcraft and creation, such as deciphering the Northland Banlin and soul expansion technology. However, neither party intends to share their own achievements."
Zach thought for a moment, "Like Rimmer's 0711 and Wizard Spice?"
Earl glanced at Zach, "You have used 0711. Have you forgotten what it feels like? Your brother Benjamin is using wizard's spices. Don't you know the function of that thing?"
Zach was silent. He had nothing to say. It is the duty of scientists to obtain knowledge. At the same time, it is also their duty to protect the fruits of their own labor. The relationship between the wizard and Rimmer is quite harmonious.
Earl shrugged, "So Smith is evaluating new partners, and these guests are all candidates. Of course I got the guest list early."
Zach looked around Earl, but did not get closer. Considering that Zach felt that he came to this social occasion halfway, "I guess you didn't find anything satisfactory."
Earl sighed, "Who is better than Mrs. Quinn?" He waved his hand, and his point of view was clearly expressed. When you have cooperated with a great partner, you will no longer look down on the average candidates.
Zach smiled, "I think it's good that the shelter only has Smith now."
"Let's see." Earl tilted his head and continued to enjoy the food.
Zach also saw Harrison coming, and looked in Harrison's direction to avoid the crowd. Zach knows the real reason why he was temporarily added to this party is about to be revealed.
Doorbell rang.
Harrison was stunned for a moment, signaled Zach to wait, and turned to open the door.
Earl looked at the door next to Zach. They were all vampires, so don't be surprised. "Another guest who is not on the list." He looked at Zach and said, "It's whoever it is."
It's Pochquin, and the wizard Moon. Another couple.
Zach saw Harrison stunned for a moment and led Mu En to Amelia's side. Reasonable, Emilia’s treatment range needs no further mention. However, Boqi refused to go with Mu En and walked directly to Zach.
Poch Quinn needs no introduction, everyone knows who he is, and looking at his direction, everyone will think that the last member of the Quinn family is looking for Earl, who represents the Smith family.
"You're here too." Pochi glanced at Zach and started to get the food.
"Yes, I'm here too," Zach replied nonchalantly.