SBR 1.37: Oliver

"'The Florist returns, but his arrival is unexpected, and not entirely welcome...'"

Events of Note

 * Sam summons Oliver.

Summary
Sam begins the episode by telling the listeners that Kitty was investigating the forums, and when looking through the code for them, she found multiple Algiz and some binary, which isn't used anywhere else in the code. He briefly talks about the Impossible House and how its connected to his powers, before interrupting himself to reveal that Anna is in the studio with him. She seems to be observing in a not very helpful manner.

Sam goes on to talk about the True Arcanist Tarot, and how each of the Inconvenient Sins relate to each other, and how indifference is a core part of ignorance and ingratitude. Sam wishes aloud that he could ask Oliver some questions, at which point Anna tells Sam that she thinks that Oliver is 'one of them', or aligned with the Major Arcana/Inconvenient Sins. Her and Sam argue, until Sam manages to accidentally summon Oliver. This action comes as a great surprise to both them and Anna.

It is revealed that Oliver is the Unrelenting, and Sam commands Anna several times, either to stop talking or once to 'speak her mind'. Oliver explains that the Man in the Flat Cap offers deals to arcanists in exchange for their souls, and should they try to refuse, the other Major Arcana will often try to take them anyway. Throughout this conversation, Anna repeatedly raises issue with Sam trusting Oliver.

Oliver tells Sam again that, objectively, he never should have invited them back to the shop. Upset, Sam tells Oliver to leave, and then asks Anna to confirm whether or not what Oliver said was true. She confesses that she isn't sure, and Sam requests that she leave too.

Sam has a moment of reflection on air, voicing his thoughts on Marie again. They begin to call themself monstrous and wrong, before correcting themself, using the word 'arcane' instead. Sam goes to end the show, but before he does, he invokes Oliver again. He bids those listening a goodnight.

Characters Featured

 * Sam Enfield
 * Anna Enfield
 * Oliver Boleyn
 * Kitty Enfield (mentioned)
 * Stykler and Stykler (mentioned)
 * Madame Marie (mentioned)
 * Regular Caller Beth (mentioned)
 * Indi (mentioned)
 * Bliss (mentioned)
 * Ingra (mentioned)
 * The Flat Cap Man (mentioned)
 * Mystery (mentioned)

Listeners writing in/mentioned:


 * George, regarding the True Arcanist Tarot and the Inconvenient Sins