Page 1 of Surviving Enchantment: Part One
Chapter One
Hannah looked at theburned husk of the adorable two-story on the orc-inhabited street.She stood next to the insurance investigator and waited.
“You had your contractors seal it?”
“Yes.If it is considered repairable, they can start in two weeks.”
The adjuster nodded.“I am going to take a look inside.I will be back in a few minutes.”
Hannah communicated with Jennel while she waited.The adjuster is here.It might be a total teardown, but we will know shortly.
Jennel responded.Okay.I am just waiting for a notification from them, regardless.
Hannah agreed and was about to start chatting with Neekil when the adjuster came out.
“It is salvageable.We have been working with a new specialist who can restore the framework to the original specifications.She’s good and very fast.Once she has done her thing, you can call in your team to fill in the walls.It will be set for insulation and drywall.”
He handed her a card.From the Ashes, building frame restoration.
“That is strangely specific.”Hannah started punching in the number, and when it rang twice and then picked up, she put on her phone voice.“Hello, you have been recommended to me by an insurance adjuster.I have been led to understand that you repair and restore damaged buildings.”
The voice was soft.“Only the framework and only wood.I can only work with wood.”
“Oh, that makes sense.I would like to get a quote for a project.House fire due to a firebomb.”
“Please text the address to this phone number.I will take a look today.You will have the quote by tomorrow.”
“Thank you.Whom am I speaking to?”
“Oh.Isocar Lavrel.”
Hannah paused.“You are a beaver shifter?”
“No.I am adopted.”
“Oh.Well, that would be great.Do you have an idea of the time you will be coming by?”
“Between one and four.”
“Oh, excellent.I will warn the nosy neighbours so you don’t get any interference.”
“That will be appreciated.Thank you for the call.”
“You are welcome, Isocar.”
“Call me Izzy, please.”
“Izzy then.I look forward to your estimate, and I don’t say that often.”
There was a soft laugh.“Call me if you don’t have it by noon tomorrow.”
“I will.”
She ended the call and smiled.“So, let’s see what she says.”
The adjuster grinned.“It is weird for a real estate agent to be working the claim.”
“The owner is working out a romantic relationship, and she has only been here a month.She doesn’t want the locals to think of this place as unlucky.”
