Chapter 3.1: The Egyptian Museum [02/05/1925]
"Welcome to Cairo, Miss Elias. My name is Dr. Ali Kafour. I am the resident expert at this museum on a variety of occult matters. We have a large collection of material on such subject matter, and I am responsible for curating such displays and archiving of other materials not on display, among other things," he said, pausing a bit as he turned to the bookshelf near him seeming just a touch distracted. "Jackson Elias...that name is familiar..." He squinted a bit as he peered at the bookshelf and selected a well worn copy of Masters of the Black Arts, placing it on the table before them. The pages had grown yellow with time and the cover was a bit faded, likely from exposure to sunlight, but it bore the name of the late author.
"This very one? I read it some time ago. A very thorough review on some unusual subjects that not many write on. I did not agree on all of the points, perhaps, but I found it enlightening all the same. Very well written. But...you didn't come here to discuss your cousin's literature with me, likely. You have...employed my friend Mr. McNeil here on some purpose. An expedition?" He looked to each of them in turn, addressing the question to both.