#Gethan Lawson

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Household 32 - Genevive is close with her family

Genevive's scandal hadn't been the cause of her father's heart attack, but it certainly hadn't helped his recovery. Her mother was very angry about the whole thing.

"You should have told me!" Faraday argued every time they talked on the phone.

Genevive was pretty sure her mother was angrier about being embarrassed by Genevive's behaviour than anything else.

At least her siblings were all still on her side.

"You should have told Mom," Gethan did say, but only because he felt their mother would have been able to do more to mitigate damage if she had known sooner.

When Gethan said it, she could admit he had a point, but not when she spoke to her mother.

At least Frederick and Fayna, her triplets, had forgiven her. It was most surprising from Fayna - after all Michael had been her boyfriend at the time - but Fayna had laughed and only said she wished she had children too, that she wanted dozens of them and they could live in an artist commune. Fayna had been a bit odd lately, but at least she wasn't mad at Genevive.

Huntsville Revived #625

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Household 23 - Gethan and Abhijeet had a somewhat successful mission

Having found the last place Mary Anne was seen, and determining both through video footage and witness statements that she met a man and left with him, Gethan and Abhijeet were ready to return to Huntsville.

"Far Village is a beautiful place to visit. Too bad this Special V drama has cast a dark cloud over many people's vacations." Abhijeet would have rather spent the whole time in the hot springs rather than the casinos.

"We should come back when we have time for a proper holiday."

"And you should come visit us in Ashford City. I'll put in a good word if you ever want to transfer to the Huntsville branch of the SCIA."

"Thanks. I hope we'll meet again soon."

And so, Gethan and Abhijeet returned to Huntsville.

Huntsville Revived #562

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Household 23 - Gethan makes inquiries and Abhijeet reports back

Gethan wasn't a bad poker player, but he wasn't a good one. That worked in his favour as he really seemed like any other business man hitting the casino.

He focused on the locals at the table, the ones who came often and were likely around when Garrick and Mary Anne were vacationing.

After playing with few casino regulars for a while, Gethan broached the key subject.

"This might sound morbid, but I am sure you heard about the deaths related to Special V. Plus there was a disappearance?" Gethan hoped he sounded casual enough.

"Yes. I was disappointed I didn't recognize anyone involved. To be really good at cards, you need to pay attention to your opponents. I would have remembered sitting across from Mary Anne City. That would have been a story to tell at the tables to distract vacationers like yourself into losing more money to me."

Gethan was disappointed, but glad to rule out that casino.

Abhijeet similarly struck out at the casino he was checking out. None of the staff had seen Mary Anne.

"You need a visa and proper paperwork to come and go from Far Village. How could Mary Anne have left without hers?" Abhijeet asked as he and their contact exchanged updates.

"It definitely involves someone who knew how to create excellent fakes. We're rading known purveyors of fake IDs, but they mostly cater to young people going to bars or gambling in casinos. Faking a visa is much more sophisticated and illegal."

Huntsville Revived #559

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Household 23 - Gethan connects with the contact and begins the mission

Having decoded the messages, Gethan went to a park to meet their contact in the Far Village branch of the SCIA.

Approaching under the guise of being an old college friend, Gethan got the rundown from Corbin on what had already been accomplished. It seemed the big players had cleared out after Garrick's death. The mystery of Mary Anne's disappearance remained and might be the key to where they had gone.

Their conversation finishes, Corbin went to join a beautiful woman.

It was clear this was his partner. Gethan had never really considered dating seriously. It was too much of a challenge for anyone in his line of work. But Garrick's death reminded him that life was short. His perspective was perhaps changing.

Gethan then headed to the first of many casinos on his list. Posing as the salesman of a security firm, he inquired about the casinos current set up.

He then hit the tables, to determine who were the regulars and who might have seen something. Not easy in a casino, where most regulars were focused on their own agenda.

Huntsville Revived #558

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Household 23 - Gethan and Abhijeet travel to Far Village

Faraday gave them their marching orders. Time for Gethan and Abhijeet to go to Far Village and look into Garrick's death and Mary Anne's disappearance.

Gethan and Abhijeet left quickly and quietly.

They arrived at their hotel, appearing as any two ordinary business men traveling for business.

"Are there any messages?" Gethan asked as he registered for their rooms.

There were. Gethan brought them to Abhijeet and together they decoded the banal messages to determine where to meet their contact.

"I know we are here on a mission related to your brother's death but I do hope you will take a little time to relax, maybe even have fun." Abhijeet worried that Gethan was too serious these days.

"I will try."

Huntsville Revived #557

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Household 23 - The SCIA agents discuss next steps for the Special V addicts they have in lock up

Having taken two Special V addicts into custody, the SCIA agents now had to figure out what to do with them. It was a change in protocol from before, when befriending an addict to convince them to take the antidote, with a 75% success rate. The 25% failure rate, though, always ended in death.

"Do you really think the research done in Far Village will make it more likely for these two to survive the antidote?" William wondered.

"Far Village had a lot of opportunity to study the cure after so many became addicted. I can only hope it will." Gethan was as skeptical as William, but orders were orders.

"At least this gives us a better chance to interview them while they are still on Special V." William hoped that the benefit would outweigh the risks.

Later, when he was interviewing Neil, the responses he got were interesting. Whether the extensive list of places Neil wanted to go - anywhere but here - would get the SCIA any closer to figuring out where Special V was coming from and how those who supplied it were benefiting, well, that remained to be seen.

"Why can't we go to the bar," Mina whined at Abhijeet. "This place is lame!"

Abhijeet shook his head. The addicts cared more that they were bored than that they were locked up.

"Tell me about your parents?" He asked.

Mina gave him a funny look, tried to come up with an answer and failed, and then began complaining about the venue again.

Neil and Mina were an interesting study in how Special V addicts acted around the clock. Always manic, then passing out and sleeping through the daylight hours. Then manic again - even about eating!

"Do you think the boss is taking all this too personally to see clearly?" William asked.

Abhijeet did, but he had better sense than to say it out loud, and reminded William that Faraday Lawson was no one to underestimate, no matter the circumstances.

Huntsville Revived #567

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Household 23 - Gethan has a night off

Despite having two Special V addicts in lock up, the SCIA agents still needed some R&R...or perhaps that's what made it even more critical. Gethan took advantage to go to the Lulu Lounge, Ashford City's best LGBTQ club.

The barman there knew him well, but in the past Gethan has made little effort to socialize. He would enjoy his drink and simply keep an eye on things.

Instead, he decided to try his luck. Life was all too short. He went to speak to the first man he found attractive.

He instantly regretted it. The guy looked good, but he was a terrible conversationalist.

Gethan headed to the hot tubs. Again, he approached a guy that he found appealing.

Unfortunately, this guy was in a relationship, but after chatting a bit, introduced him to a friend who was single.

Gethan instantly felt shy. BJ was dressed impeccably and gave off great confidence. Gethan was wearing a very boring swimsuit and while he had to stay in shape for work, it was not how he wanted to be dressed.

BJ gave him the time to get dressed and then didn't immediately run when Gethan tried to make conversation, but got all tongue tied when BJ made a joke about his own name, and Gethan was reminded of his father's failing health when he had once been Captain Hero.

BJ was very sympathetic. He didn't think Gethan was pathetic at all, he said. He gave him a hug, and admitted he wished he was closer to his own family.

The evening continued to progress nicely.

In the end, the pair even shared a kiss

Huntsville Revived #566

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Household 23 - Neil and Mina don't mind being locked up

Mina and Neil were confined in an area of the SCIA headquarters while newer methods to ease their addiction were being confirmed with a higher success rate.

While at first they had been distressed to be locked up and confused by their location, the nature of being on Special V meant that these feelings soon passed in the search for immediate fulfillment.

"Wanna woohoo?" Neil asked.

He began kissing Mina up the arm.

"Do you want to woohoo at mine or at yours?" Mina joked.

They picked the closest bed and forgot about exactly where they were.

They enjoyed themselves together, as they had many times before.

Gethan, who was currently responsible for keeping an eye on the pair, was not thrilled about the development. He tried to give them respectful space while he ate his pancakes, only glancing occasionally at the monitors to be sure nothing was amiss.

Huntsville Revived #565

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Household 23 - Gethan, Abhijeet and William take Special V addicts into custody

Gethan called for backup and went with the Special V addict, Mina, to the party she was excited about.

When they got there, a quick casing of the place didn't reveal a connection to those supplying the drug, but Mina was not the only addict there.

Mina immediately went to dance with a guy she knew. He had all the signs of Special V addiction.

Gethan approached the fellow - Neil, while Abhijeet chatted with Mina. Will kept an eye out for anyone else who might be interested in the pair.

Abhijeet wondered if Mina had been to Far Village. Like most V addicts, she couldn't really remember and didn't really care.

Gethan, Abhijeet and William convinced the pair to come party at an abandoned factory they knew.

Once they got them inside, they locked the pair in.

Huntsville Revived #564

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Household 23 - Abhijeet meets up with Emmy and Gethan meets someone on Special V

When Emmy was cured of her Special V addiction, she forgot everything she had experienced while on the drug. That included Abhijeet.

Abhijeet, on the other hand, struggled to forget her. While he considered moving on, she still dominated his thoughts.

While having a relaxing night off, Abhijeet was jamming at a local cafe, when who should appear but Emmy. He was a little embarrassed - he couldn't compare to her excellent talent.

She didn't remember him, but she was drawn to him anyway and they decided to share a meal.

Abhijeet enjoyed her company, but the meal was tense. He couldn't help remember all that she had forgotten. He had to watch what he said carefully to not draw attention to their forgotten past.

Emmy said she had a lovely time. She reached out to touch his face. He felt a deep sadness that they could never have what they had had.

Meanwhile, Gethan pursued a lead which led him to a woman who might be on Special V.

The moment they met, he could tell that she was off in the exact way a Special V addict was off.

She invited him to a party. He was pleased to accept the invitation, hoping it would lead to more victims of Special V. Or even better, their suppliers.

Huntsville Revived #563

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Household 23 - Gethan and Abhijeet find the casino

Gethan and Abhijeet had visited so many casinos, Gethan's card skills had actually improved. Then, by chance, they got lucky.

"Wait, you're sure Garrick bought a gift here?" Gethan asked the young staff member at the casino gift shop.

"Yes. I was away on a school exchange and only just came back. I remember him - he said this was his wife's favourite of the casinos."

Gethan and Abhijeet discussed their plan. They would elicit Corbin to help, interview all the casino's regulars and review all security footage from Garrick and Mary Anne's trip.

Abhijeet met some regulars.

Gethan met others.

Finally Corbin and Abhijeet played against one who recalled a lady dressed in a black dress, wearing sunglasses at night talking to a stranger and following him on a trip.

Huntsville Revived #561

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Household 23 - a wedding venue and a kiss

Although Far Village SCIA agents had already checked out the wedding venue where Garrick and Mary Anne had remarried, Gethan and Abhijeet went themselves.

The staff were friendly and helpful, but no clues to where the wedding gift of Special V had come from were forthcoming.

The venue itself was very nice. Gethan imagined Garrick and Mary Anne remarrying. Given it was Mary Anne's fourth wedding, it was a small affair for just the couple.

He certainly didn't want to have that many weddings, but a little romance might be nice.

Gethan knew they had to find something before returning to headquarters, but the search was turning into quite the struggle. Abhijeet advised his younger colleague to try to take the evening off and that they would refocus the next day.

Gethan decided to go to the club in the hotel, where he met a handsome man named Neil who started dancing with him.

For once, Gethan was bold and flirted with Neil.

And then Neil leaned in. Gethan enjoyed his first kiss.

Huntsville Revived #560

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Household 23 - SCIA headquarters - Abhijeet Deppiesse, Gethan Lawson, William Hunt

After Garrick Lawson's death and his wife, Mary Anne's disappearance in Far Village, the crackdown on Special V in both Far Village and Huntsville were swift.

"Hi Mom. How are you doing? how's Dad?" Gethan greeted his mother, Faraday, the head of the SCIA.

"Your father is...the same. Weak but stable." Faraday didn't bother to comment on herself. The unflappable leader of dozens of ops missions seemed older and more tired than Gethan had ever seen her. His older brother's death, followed by his father's heart attack, clearly weighed heavily on her. "You should visit when you return."

"Return?"

"I'm sending you to Far Village with Abhijeet. Rendezvous with our contacts there, and question anyone you can about Mary Anne. With so many tourists, they've yet to nail down where she was last seen."

While Gethan made arrangements for the trip, Faraday spoke with Abhijeet.

"Far Village has made a number of arrests, but all seem to be victims of Special V rather than those distributing it," he told her.

"We can't arrest anyone there, but we need to question as many people as possible. Mary Anne loved to gamble, so check as many casinos as you can and keep me informed of anything alarming."

"The locked up at Special V victims aren't a good source for info, but we'll question anyone we can."

Gethan and Abhijeet were excited to go on the mission. Faraday assured them that things in Huntsville would be well in hand during their absence.

Huntsville Revived #556

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Amidst all the turmoil, Faraday’s birthday approached. She was about to be 65, and Gaellen was not about to let that pass without a proper celebration.

The kids arrived early to help set up.

When Aunt Samantha arrived early, Gethan, Fayna and Frederick kept her entertained with a video game competition, like they had done when they were young.

The guest list was long and impressive. Whether or not you knew Faraday was the head of the SCIA, she was well connected in the community.

Matthew and Liz Hunt were there, as well as Charlotte Davis.

Naturally, all 6 of Faraday’s children were in attendance, even Finn.

“Nice outfit,” Gaellen commented when he saw Jeremy was in his swimsuit.

“Didn’t realize we were about to do the cake. Didn’t want to miss it!” was Jeremy’s response.

“You probably could have found the time,” Faraday observed as Jeremy was the first to join them for the cake.

It wasn’t long before a large crowd formed, a few in their swimsuits since it was a perfect day to enjoy the pool during the party.

Faraday looked around at all those who were celebrating with her. Her friends. Her family. She was truly blessed with a happy life. 

She blew out the candles to great applause and fanfare.

Once the celebration was done, Faraday was the first to have some cake. As she settled herself, she noted that Margery and Justin were making out happily, which seemed to distress her daughter, Fayna. 

She would allow Gaellen to worry about such things. She intended to enjoy herself on her birthday.

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Huntsville Revived #173

Emmy accepted the gift that Abjiheet offered her, pocketting the vial of antidote to Special V. But she didn’t show any interest in that moment in taking it.

Emmy - Let’s go out!

She grabbed Abjiheet’s hand and pulled him outside, while he texted for backup.

Emmy - Who are you?

Gethan - I’m Gethan. You must be Emmy. Abjiheet talks about you all the time. He thinks you are the most wonderful person he’s ever met.

Emmy - He does? You do?

Abjiheet - Of course I do.

Gethan - He’s a bit disappointed, though, to have given you such a lovely gift and you haven’t tried it yet.

Emmy took out the vial of antidote and looked at it suspiciously. Here was the moment of absolute trust. She looked Abjiheet in the eyes and decided to drink it down.

As the cure worked it’s magic, Gethan could see the absolute fear in Abjiheet’s eyes. Getting Emmy to fall in love with him so he could earn her trust was a trick that did work to help cure those stuck in the thrawl of Special V. In this case, it was obvious that Abjiheet had also fallen in love.

Gethan hoped it would work. He couldn’t imagine the consequences if she died.

Emmy - Huh? What happened? Where am I?

Gethan - You’re out for a walk with friends. But perhaps it’s time to head home to bed now?

Emmy - Yes, home. Where do I live? Do I know you?

Gethan realized it was only him and Emmy. Once Abjiheet had seen it had worked, that she had been cured, he could not stay for more.

Gethan - I’m Gethan Lawson. I’m going to take you back to your place now, and I’ll visit to help clear up any confusion, okay?

Emmy - Okay. I do feel very confused.

Gethan - The important thing is that you are safe now.

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Huntsville Revived #166

Spring - Days 1-3, at the SCIA Secret Headquarters. Household 24: William Hunt; Abhijeet Deppiesse; Gethan Lawson.

The Secret Headquarters is located in downtown Ashford City, in an abandonned factory. The area used to be easier to go unnoticed, but with some of the other area factories being upgraded into condos, the area isn’t as empty as it once was. Then again, that helps the SCIA agents go around without getting too much attention.

Abhijeet Deppiesse is the most senior agent. He’s 40 years old, a Knowledge Sim, and often told he’s married to his job. Not that most people know what his job is, but he has few friends outside of work and rarely sees them because he’s busy. Keeping the people of Huntsville Region safe is a big priorty.

His current focus is getting Special V off the streets. The new drug completely transforms whoever takes it. They cannot stand sunlight, then party all night, giving into every whim. He’s seen it destroy Sims, their families, their hopes and dreams, and he doesn’t want to witness one more victim.

Gethan Lawson had the shock of his life when he passed all the exams and interviews for the SCIA to discover that his mother was behind the entire enterprise. For months, she has known how hard he was working and had pretended to believe his stories about the companies he was applying for. She wasn’t exactly a warm person; he knew better than to let her know how much her approval meant.

At 33, Gethan also didn’t have much of a social life. He, too, was dedicated to his job. A Knowledge/Fortune Sim, it suited him well. With his mother in on the secret, it wasn’t hard to manage his career with family expectations. Other than spending his free time working out - he was quite the fitness enthusiast - Gethan enjoyed going to the Lulu Lounge on his nights off.

William Hunt was the youngest agent at the Secret Headquarters. Only 26, the Family/Pleasure Seeker might have seemed an odd fit for this life of work, but William had two reasons that meant the world to him.

The first was his family. His brother, Matthew, was the heir, and his interests needed to be protected. Faraday Lawson had supported them well for years, so having a family member on her team only made sense.

The second had been a secret. For years, William had been in love with Violet Creelman, a love that had been dangerous with Anti-Alien sentiment running high. Now, with things so changed, loving an Alien was something he could celebrate, Being part of the SCIA meant that he was part of the changes that would make her life, and the life of all other Aliens, easier in the future.