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[archeologue]

Grave sites are splendid repository of priceless artifacts. The golden mask of Agamemnon from Schliemann's excavation of the royal shaft graves at Mycenae. King Tutankhamun's glorious, some say cursed, tomb. Beautiful Etruscan jewelry from the tomb of Tarquinia.

[His eyes gleam with excitement as he talks about the treasures.]

I wonder why there are no graves on this planet. It is a universal truth of archaeology that where there are settlements, there are graves. It may be internments, ashes and bone fragments of cremation, wall burials, sky burials, but all peoples must deal with their dead. And yet for all the ruins here...nothing.

[He's convinced that there must be burials somewhere. But it would suit his purposes just fine if he discovered a burial site (and the grave goods within) with no one else in a position to know or suspect.]

My apologies, where are my manners. I am Dr. Belloq, archeologist from Earth, year of our Lord 1936. These communicators, remarkable devices. It's very strange to think that to some here, I am a part of ancient history.

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[tawarwaith]

[IF he asked her that, she would be happy to tell her what she knew about the explosions... and how they happened near the wall and how only charred spider bits remained-- except for the one int he mines that took the lives of a few people.]

Certainly I would be glad to show you the place where we were investigating the tracks and found the skeleton. I will need to check with my superior if it is alright.

[archeologue]

I understand. I would never wish to bypass the proper authorities. [ Belloq is a liar.]

[tawarwaith]

That is good. I find that they can be most helpful.

[She doesn't believe that is the case all the time either. She is just trying to behave.]

When are you next available?

[archeologue]

For you, my dear, I am available any time.

[tawarwaith]

Right... I shall see you then.