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Meggs

The Merrick family butler.

minor

Also known as Meggs

First appearance: i

Meggs shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Finds Bobby asleep at his desk and whispers to the cook about a bet.
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In V: Finds Bobby asleep at his desk and whispers to the cook about a bet. Later, in XIV: Curious about Bobby's return; serves him…

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JAJoe AndersonBMBobby MerrickNMNicholas MerrickTMTom MastersonDCDoctor CummingsMEMeggs

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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