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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

Indiana moves his glasses up some, before joining her side.

“You find us somewhere to sit?”

𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

The briefcase in his hands holds the true identity of Indiana —- what she sees now is Professor Jones, the day time job.

“Sorry —-“ He says through a thin smile. “Got lost reading.”

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

He’s late —- and only for a moment.

Through the crowd, bumping shoulders with others, a smile here, and “Excuse me.” There, Dr. Jones finally arrives.

He’s cleaner than before, accompanied by glasses that sit on the bridge of his nose, and a blue suit with a black tie.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

His tone is dry, but there’s that flicker of adventure in his eyes —- the same one that gets him into these messes every time.

“Either way, I don’t like sitting around waiting to find out. Question is. . .you ready for this, O’Connell?”

𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

“. . .then either he’s got something everyone else missed, or he’s sending us straight into a death trap.”

He straightens, grabs his satchel from the chair, and slings it across his shoulder.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

“If your benefactor’s offering the kind of lead this letter says he is. . .” Indy taps the envelope in Rick’s hand with a finger, his voice dropping a notch.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

“So. . .the Hanging Gardens. Been chasing whispers of that place for years. Babylon’s got more buried lies than most civilizations combined, and half the maps are forgeries.”

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

He releases the handshake, adjusting the brim of his fedora before tucking the relic back into its display case with surprising care.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

“Indiana Jones. I’ve heard of you, O’Connell, Cairo, Hamunaptra, a few curses here and there. Word is you’ve got a talent for stumbling into trouble.”

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

His grip is firm when he takes Rick’s hand, eyes sizing him up with the kind of sharpness that comes from too many years of close calls and double-crosses.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Sep 10

Indy looks up from the artifact in his hand, the familiar half-smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

✦ 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐎’𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 ✦ @avoidhamunaptra.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hat brim low, shoulders squared — there was no mistaking him. Indiana Jones.

Rick’s pulse picked up, excitement tangled with a hint of nerves. This was a man who didn’t just chase legends — he lived them.

Rick gave a nod and offered his hand. “Rick O’Connell.”

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✦ 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐎’𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 ✦ @avoidhamunaptra.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Rick O’Connell walked into the office, still wearing that old beat up fedora he practically lived in lately and the scruffy five o’clock shadow he never bothered shaving. -

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𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑟. @theuniter.bsky.social · Aug 22

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

“The. .sky huh.” He says, as if not to believe them. “Well, down here’s mine.” Pointing to the floor. “Or at least I think it is.”

＊　𝓐ɪ̲ʀ̲ʜ̲ᴇ̲ᴀ̲ᴅ̲　・风） @nefelibaka.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Why yes it was, the skies are my domain.” Brow raised, does he need an example? They’ll gladly provide.

𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

“So that —-“ Pointing up to the sky with a finger. “That was you?”

𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Usually not.” Then, remembering Ark of The Covenant. “Hopefully not.” He corrects with a minor laugh.

“It’s always an adventure when you leave for somewhere —- just gotta hope there’s no trouble on the path there. Archeological sites are all about. .discovery.”

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

“So that —-“ Pointing up to the sky with a finger. “That was you?”

＊　𝓐ɪ̲ʀ̲ʜ̲ᴇ̲ᴀ̲ᴅ̲　・风） @nefelibaka.bsky.social · Aug 21

“They’ve spread further West than anticipated, not my best work but- perfect for a Summer thunderstorm.” Brushing a few more drops free, they don’t fall like the rest, floating in their palm. “Hopefully the air stays cool enough for the organics, I’d hate to see them burn up.”

𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Outdone yourself?” Said through a smirk, placing his cap upon his head, taking one hand and brushing the small rain patterns from his shoulder. “How so?”

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

“Outdone yourself?” Said through a smirk, placing his cap upon his head, taking one hand and brushing the small rain patterns from his shoulder. “How so?”

＊　𝓐ɪ̲ʀ̲ʜ̲ᴇ̲ᴀ̲ᴅ̲　・风） @nefelibaka.bsky.social · Aug 21

Glancing over, still brushing the droplets out. “Indeed.” A smile, taking such as a compliment. “I’ve really outdone myself this time.”

𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

Tapping the edge of his hat, letting pellets trickle off the rounded flap. “Some weather, huh.”

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

Tapping the edge of his hat, letting pellets trickle off the rounded flap. “Some weather, huh.”

＊　𝓐ɪ̲ʀ̲ʜ̲ᴇ̲ᴀ̲ᴅ̲　・风） @nefelibaka.bsky.social · Aug 21

( hands in their hair, brushing out the raindrops that had tangled within. )

𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

Fixing his fedora. ““Cyrene? That’s in Libya —- though these days it’s under the thumb of Mussolini’s Italy.”

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

Uh. .Cyrene. Thats where we’re going. Thats where it points to. [ He taps his satchel. ]

The piece I found that might lead us there.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

Soon. [ Said almost without humility. Hands placed at his hips. ]

Heading to Cyrene. I believe —- my partner and I believe —- [ He corrects. ] That we may have found the path to Cleopatra’s actual resting place. Her real tomb.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

I’d say it eve and flows my way mostly.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

Well, technically I’m a Professor of Archeology —- by sometimes museums will hire me, or even the government. Sometimes, most times, adventures seemingly fall into my lap.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 21

Aht. No. I’m an archeologist. Treasure hunting is for fools and people who don’t respect what it is they’re looking for.

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𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙉𝘼 𝙅𝙊𝙉𝙀𝙎. @archaicfind.bsky.social · Aug 20

Everything is until someone finds it. I did, and some others did too. .until it was uh. .well [ Fixing his hat. ] lost. Again.

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