The Magnus Protocol 53 – Previous Administration

The Magnus Archives - Rusty Quill

In 'The Magnus Protocol 53 – Previous Administration,' Alice and Sam confront a tense reunion with Celia, a former colleague from the Magnus Institute, only to be mistaken for intruders by her grandmother, Gigi, who brandishes

Key takeaways

• Celia's traumatic past involving supernatural experiences led her to become isolated and violent, shaping her path into the Magnus Institute.

Main topics

• The history of Celia's involvement with the Magnus Institute

Notable quotes

I am perfectly calm. Frustrated, certainly. But I've had plenty of time to prepare for this day.

Conclusion

Celia's story sheds light on the dark, personal journeys that lead individuals into the Magnus Institute,

Transcript preview

Speaker 1 (0:00) Hi folks, Shahan here, and today I'm here to tell you about From the Library of Jürgen Leitner, an upcoming The Magnus Archives novel, releasing this October 27th. From the Library of Jürgen Leitner is the first in a multi-book deal between Rusty Quill and Random Houseworlds. The book explores an infamous organization from the Magnusverse for the first time, the perilous private library of the enigmatic collector Jürgen Leitner, where occult books are guarded and researched at a fatal cost. This novel, which is set before the events in the podcast, is written by the creator of the Magnus Archives, Jonathan Sims, and Nebula Award-winning author Preymi Mohamed. In the winding, perilous halls of Jürgen Leitner's library, you never know what you'll find. A starving cookbook. A cloth-bound hardback that compels you to dig, dig, dig. These books are more than simply unnerving. They're deadly. But the library keeps their dangers in check, and there would be readers safe, or so Leitner claims. For two of his employees, the risks are worth it. But will Hugh Franklin and Sebastian Everett find a way out, or will the library consume them before it's too late? Step into a library where the lights are low and the pages bite. You can pre-order your copy of From the Library of Jürgen Leitner now at www.rustyquill.com forward slash novel, or go to the link in the description of this episode. Speaker 6 (1:26) Ten years after Troy, Odysseus is still lost. Speaker 6 (1:32) I'm Tristan Hughes, and all of this month on The Ancients, I'm going to be sailing through Homer's treacherous world of monsters, witchcraft, and tempestuous gods, exploring the real archaeology and history beneath the myths. Join us on The Ancients from History Hit. Listen now and subscribe on your favourite podcast player. Speaker 5 (2:04) Rusty Quill presents The Magnus Protocol. Episode 53. Previous Administration. Speaker 3 (3:14) So... Are you going to knock? Or are we just admiring the wood grain of the door? I just... Because don't get me wrong, it's got a real mid-century modern vibe that I kind of dig. Or I say teak. Is that teak? Speaker 8 (3:28) Look, Alice, are we sure we're not just wasting our time here? We already got completely blanked by Mrs. Hussain, and honestly, I don't expect this to go any better. Speaker 3 (3:37) I'll admit I foolishly underestimated you and Sam's ability to alienate every person you meet, but this is still our best bet. Unless you're finally ready to come with me to the Hilltop Centre. Enough, Alice. We haven't been back once yet. Enough. We've been over this. It's too dangerous. Speaker 8 (3:56) It's Speaker 3 (3:57) not like I'm going to run up and shove my head in there. I'll keep a nice, NHS-endorsed, socially distanced two metres. Hell, maybe I'll even treat myself and stay five metres away. I'm serious, Alice. So am I. It's been almost a month now since Sam vanished, and we're still faffing around here when we could be in that basement right now investigating an actual lead. You don't understand. How can I when you refuse to even consider it? I... I can't go back there. Look, I get it, I do. But we're going to have to face it sooner or later. What happened wasn't your fault. But the longer you make us wait for- Okay, I get it. Speaker 8 (4:38) Now, do you want me to knock, or are you... That won't be necessary. Speaker 2 (4:42) Oh. Uh, hello again, Gigi. Gertrude. Hello again, Celia, from the O-I-A-R. And... Alice. Alice. I see. We're sorry to bother you again. Yet, here you are. Why don't you come in? Speaker 2 (5:15) Sorry for the mess. Jerry has been experimenting again. Pointillism this time. Tea? Speaker 8 (5:22) Uh, no thank you. Speaker 2 (5:24) You're sure? I was putting on a pot anyway. Speaker 3 (5:27) No, really, I... I'll have one, thanks. Speaker 2 (5:29) Wonderful. Let me just find... Ah, there it is. Speaker 3 (5:34) You have a lovely flat. Thank Speaker 2 (5:36) you, dear. It's not perfect, but it's nice and quiet. Just the way we like it. Speaker 2 (5:43) Oh, Speaker 3 (5:45) are you selling or...? Bloody hell! Speaker 2 (5:51) So, Speaker 3 (5:56) er... What's going on? Okay, let's all just calm down. Speaker 2 (6:02) I am perfectly calm. Frustrated, certainly. But I've had plenty of time to prepare for this day. What do you want? Right now, I want you to avoid anything that forces me to shoot you. With that thing? It looks like an antique. It is. My father's Enfield No. 2 from his officer days. It's almost a hundred years old. But I can assure you it has been very well cared for and is quite functional. Cool. Celia, why does this old lady want to shoot us? I don't know. I shouldn't have let you leave last time, but Jerry was adamant. I knew you'd be back for him, but I'm ready to stop you. Jerry, he's Speaker 3 (6:45) your grandson, right? Celia, why does she think we want to steal her grandson? I Speaker 2 (6:49) don't know. Gertrude, what is going on here? Phones, watches. Any other electronics on the table now. Listen, you don't want to hurt us. Of course not. But I'll get over it. Now turn around, hands on your head. People will notice we're missing. Speaker 3 (7:11) Eventually. Speaker 2 (7:13) We'll be long gone by then. Just as long as we're finished before... Ah, too late. What's Speaker 3 (7:26) funny? Sorry, I just... This is so daft. After everything that's gone on, this is what does us in. Stop. Stop, this is serious. I just honestly didn't see it coming. Getting shot by an antique-wielding grandmother. Oh, for Speaker 2 (7:46) goodness sake. Speaker 7 (7:48) Gigi, I'm back. Speaker 7 (7:51) I've got milk and loom roll, but you didn't say what type of biscuit, so... Hi, Speaker 8 (7:54) Jerry! Speaker 7 (7:55) Celia! Hi! Speaker 2 (7:58) Gigi, what's all this? I have it under control, Jerry. If you could just be a good lad and give me a few minutes, maybe you'd take a walk around the park. Speaker 7 (8:07) That does sound fun, but I do need to know why you've got the gun out and are pointing it at Celia and... Alice, lovely to meet you. And you! I love your hair. Speaker 2 (8:18) Thanks! They came back.