Investigating Ethan Grey (FAFO 16)

Meet at Lesley's lab, and all of the electronic stuff. It's in a metal case in another room. It is also around white noise.
The card is a listening device that can be used remotely. It can be augmented to listen in the other way. 3-4 meters...
SEND a text to Rivka - "hey there, checking in. We discovered the card is also a bug. Did you know? in case he was listening? if not, if you have more of the cards - be aware." Rivka was not aware, and will no longer do business with him, but will keep our bargain.
FBI contacts say that he negotiates for a variety of shady deals. Arms, artifacts, they aren't currently watching him for anything in particular at the moment. Naturalized citizen from Armenian descent. mid 30s, for a time dated a local model.
He's operating out of a place in the Streeterville neighborhood. Some of his clients come to him inside, some he goes out to meet. The crows were also able to get an idea of his schedule. Can get a copy of the following weeks. All of the appointments are coded. Some have an address. So there isn't info on who/why, but the when is noted.
Lesley will work on a signal scrambler to block it so we can be around someone who has a card, so we can't be heard.
The church states that witches have trade deals with devils and demons. But it's more known that the witches have a vested interest in their communities. Working with/for her should be fine. Venerable elders.
Some of the meetings are in public areas.
Evening meeting for coffee, the World's Largest Starbucks.
Crows give a little warning.
He is dressed nicely like a southern gentleman. Approaches a non-descript older woman late 60s/70s woman. Near northside look and feel to her. In this case they are talking about a piece of art - new artist within the last year. He is in communication with a person who owns the piece she is looking for. THIS meeting appears to be totally legit. Though wording of what she is willing to PROVIDE vs what she would PAY.
Oliver was charming but Smarmy, but he is just charming, and warm. He is a cut above. Her grandkids are named Cain and Amanda. The woman is a near northside socialite. She is a predicter of art trends - she is the 2nd person to buy something. She influences art trends, and does a ton of charity work.
When Ethan Grey goes to leave - he seems to be looking around to see if he is being followed. He doesn't seem to think he is being followed, because he is looking for other professionals. He ducks down a couple side streets. Into the crowds. Ethan slides into the back of a limo, classic, American made limo. A little out of date. It's tinted. It is an Illinois plate, and it is not a limo service. The crow poops on the back window. Fleet car for a local construction company. This is a shell company. You can't figure out who, and that's a little surprising.
Lesley jams the signal LOUD, and pulls the ear buds out, and looks around. Ayesha and Andee notice this.
Socialite stands and walks over to the kid, and they have an animated conversation with the kid. They are having a conversation. They are listening to Grey's conversation. 100 bet that they are listening to Grey's conversation - Lesley can hear the convo with Grey and the other person. Gladys Starling is the socialite.
The limo negotiation is polite, charming, and they are discussing. Brian is the person who Grey is talking to. It is about a painting. They are talking about trading a painting for Orloc's bane. Brian is a tough negotiator. Ethan remains charming and unflustered. This Brian is very subtle in his voice - but he is TERRIFIED. Not of Ethan, but of the negotiation. Brian wants to buy Orloc's bane with the painting. Crows watches as Ethan gets out of the limo.
Lesley plots assault and battery on the teen boy. Ayesha packs up and follows Gladys and the kid out. Andee calls out "Cain!" He responds. They start to talk.
Leslie is able to snatch the backpack easy, especially with Andee's help. She smacks a post-it on his back, "We should be friends :)"
"the Order of St Martin" is engraved on the pistol on the top of the bag that Lesley gets.