Welcome to the Wakefield Doctrine (the theory of clarks, scotts and rogers)
This is the Doctrine’s contribution to the Six Sentence Story bloghop.
Hosted by Denise, constrained by a sentence limit (high and low) of six, there are worse ways to spend the remaining time you have on earth.
Prompt word:
INTEREST
(Oxford University, 1885)
“This has to work….”
As declarative statements go, these four words are admittedly weak; the subject vague and non-specific, the object abstract and the verb, well, nothing has to; however, the speaker was a professor of Advanced Noetics at the University of Oxford alone in his workshop well after midnight and so can be forgiven for being startled when a voice spoke in response,
“It will.”
Very much a tsunami in a teacup, Earl Grey broke over the china rim and, shedding a mist of steam, plummeted towards the carpet in Dr.Egmont’s laboratory/workshop/office/ad hoc bedroom,
“Who said that?”
A man stepped from shadows that had no right to exist, as the room abounded in light, even at the current late hour; by way of more introduction, he made a sound resembling a good-natured chuckle, except for a curious undertone of ancient privilege gilded in an urbane patina with just a hint of the jungle;
“Good Evening, Professor Eg…”
“Doctor,” his eyebrows resembled a spontaneous and resentful scrum as he repeated, “it is Doctor Egmont” all the while glancing towards the wall of diploma and Certifications behind his desk; Dr.Egmont added what he considered a courteous elaboration, “Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Advanced Noetics, although I maintain a Professorship here at Oxford, it is purely for the convenience of the administration,” his interest in professional credentials established, added: “And now that I recall your recent telegrams conveying an interest in my work you must be Count St.Lor…”
“Cyrus, please! It has been my experience when working with a collaborator, a certain degree of familiarity serves to enhance the joint effort, particularly in matters such as your current project; my title is a function of history and heritage, unlike yours that reflect a person’s accomplishments in science and academia.”
Dr. Egmont offered a smile as an invitation to join him in a hospitable conversation, while seating himself behind his desk;
“So, Doctor Egmont, how may I be of assistance with this remarkable device you describe in your telegrams, this Time Mechanism?”
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So Dr Egmont is indeed making a time machine and it looks like he is getting just the help he needs just in time. I am looking forward to finding out what it will be used for.
as often I do, I concur. (the Count, Count St. Loreto has been is a couple of my other WIPs an interesting ‘bad guy’)
Cyrus? Of course he’d show up for something like the Time Mechanism. Dr. Egmont hasn’t a clue who he’s dealing with… but he’ll eventually find out.
I did enjoy this: “Very much a tsunami in a teacup, Earl Grey broke over the china rim…”
And! You also included last week’s prompt word. Nice.
I knew that!
not
Sometimes I wonder what I would do of I did have such a mechanism. I wonder what they will do in the story when they get it.
Good question
…wish I knew (lol)
what we know:
the Time Mechanism is en route to Chicago and the Omni Corporation, which Anya Clarieaux runs (her title is Executive Administrative Assistant, she is not driven by a desire for recognition or acclaim
Rosetta Storme. accompanied by the Sophomore are driving to the Windy City to try and intercept the package. Rosetta is mostly interested in getting the Order of Lilith up off her back
Sister Aclima ‘neé Kayla Sheperd, accompanied by Brother Lymphocytus are driving to the city on orders from the Order
Ian Devereaux is flying to Chicago in part as a favor to Lou Caesare to watch over Rosetta (like I wouldn’t want to be the one to have to tell her that) and because of all the people interested in Anya or the Time Mechanism he has the most experience dealing Anya and/or a part to a working time machine
hope that helps*
*it actually does help me to keep track of the plot and characters. seeing how this story involves time travel
You just never know who is going to show up when you’re on to something big!
It is risky to use a Time Mechanism; going back to the past where there’s no Time Machine to bring them back to their own era. Unless of course, they can take their portable Time Mechanism along with them in their time travels.
This is going to be interesting… those two very eloquent people. Do tell us more…
This does not bode well for the other people in the story.