Three Pillars: Second Chance
Session 4
Matthew Hammer
Hey man
Penny Gronbeck
either this month or next, depending on temp work.
The Flaming One
Olla, Mateo
Penny Gronbeck
hi matt.
Matthew Hammer
Hey Penny
The Flaming One
Green things, Justin.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
WASSUP!?!
Matthew Hammer
Hi Justin
Penny Gronbeck
how goes?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Super... just got preacher and punisher, haven't read either yet.
Penny Gronbeck
I got Transmet. It is goooood.
The Flaming One
me either. ;)
Penny Gronbeck
do you read comics, TJ?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Penny - have you checked out Empire?
Penny Gronbeck
nope.
Penny Gronbeck
what is Empire?
The Flaming One
Justin: I've read a few, here and there, but I don't get them religiously. I read the collections, as I don't feel like getting them piecemail.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Basically, the premise is thus -
Justin Robinson-Prickett
the megalomaniac supervillain has won. he controls the world. It's written by Mark "Kingdom Come" Waid
Penny Gronbeck
oooh. intriguing.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
T.J - you can wait for Preacher? Amazing...
The Flaming One
I'm the man of steel.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I just got into Astro City and The Authority
Penny Gronbeck
Justin: I've been waiting for preacher. I plan to read it when I move in with you.
Penny Gronbeck
Authority rocks!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I got 'em all
Penny Gronbeck
I know.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Preacher, not Authority...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
HAs everyone had the opportunity to check out my website?
Penny Gronbeck
not yet.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
It's all new!
The Flaming One
SOme of it. No link to me, though. *huff*
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I was just about to ask... stonegod.org?
The Flaming One
Yup. Got to finish that, one day.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I'll update tonight. Was gonna do that anyway with my ABC page.
The Flaming One
Does gayle change the directory of her site every other day? Or is it just me....?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
It'
Justin Robinson-Prickett
s just you
The Flaming One
Ah well. When it Tedidiah showing? Anyone know?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I was just hanging out with him. He's home.
Penny Gronbeck
maybe he's getting some kind of passive-aggressive revenge on Matt.
The Flaming One
I'll show him!
Penny Gronbeck
heh.
Matthew Hammer
I have no sympathy. Breaking and entering on the second session.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
What's the title of your page, T.J.?
Penny Gronbeck
hey, at least he's never anally raped you.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I remember that...
The Flaming One
Well, stonegod is just "the stonegod" everywhere. Each section has a title. the "personal page" is just "solipsism".
Penny Gronbeck
nice word.
The Flaming One
Ain't it though.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Well, I mean the title of my page is A Naked American Man Stole My Balloons.
The Flaming One
I know. The title of my page is just "solipsism." But its a work in progress, so it might change.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I just called it "the stonegod"... Where's the link to my page? Hmm?
The Flaming One
Oh, getting reciprocal on me now, eh? Once I get real content, it'll be there. Really.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Real content's not hard...
The Flaming One
No, its not. Time to work on real content is a commodity, right now, though. Have to get my quals done or its out on the streets for TJ, so...
Penny Gronbeck
yeah, grad school is like that.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I wouldn't know.
Matthew Hammer
Pick the streets! Pick the streets!
The Flaming One
;)
Penny Gronbeck
Justin: grad school sucks. you don't want to go.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I'm with Hammer on this one.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Not going. I have two jobs already.
Penny Gronbeck
Good... people not in the sciences don't get funded for shit.
The Flaming One
Well, in my field, its grad school or selling my soul to silicon valley in the fruitless hopes of making millions while wasting my youth away and ignoring my friends and social life. Not that I'm bitter, or anything....
The Flaming One
A, here's the bastich.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Excellent.
Penny Gronbeck
finally.
Dina O'Shire
'lo all- sorry i'm so late- fuckin' puter crashed
Dina O'Shire
no puter no cry
Matthew Hammer
Grad School in the sciences don't go anywhere either
The Flaming One
Yeah, heard that before. Forget, again? ;)
Dina O'Shire
no! seriously- my laptop flaked
The Flaming One
Matt: But at least you (usually) get paid.
Dina O'Shire
somebody sat on it in phoenix
Dina O'Shire
just hasn't been the since
The Flaming One
Well, shall we get this show on the road? Questions, first?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I'm good to go. You read the email, right?
The Flaming One
Yup.
Dina O'Shire
not really- did ya get my emails over the weekend?
Matthew Hammer
Why hasn't my dad ever offered me Marajiana
Dina O'Shire
it didn't look like it
The Flaming One
I got one of them. You said there would be more, correct? I don't think I got those.
Dina O'Shire
my laptop is dying
Dina O'Shire
yeah- outlook totally crshed on me
Dina O'Shire
no big deal
The Flaming One
Try and try again.
Dina O'Shire
it's all good- i'm ready...
Penny Gronbeck
ready here, too.
The Flaming One
Very well, I think we'll start in France, for obvious reasons (to me, at least).
Matthew Hammer
sure, lets go.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
No, I combined them all into one.
Dina O'Shire
wo-hoo
Penny Gronbeck
Justin: thanks for doing that.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
No prob.
The Flaming One
Dina: Its late night. You can't get to sleep. That *thing* keeps haunting your rest. Your sheets are covered in sweat. Outside, only the stars are visible. And... what do you do?
Dina O'Shire
<what day is it? still june 22? ater the autopsy>
The Flaming One
Its the day of the autopsy.
The Flaming One
Night, anyway.
Dina O'Shire
aye... me head <dina gets up to go take a walk, pulling on a robe>
Dina O'Shire
<she's just wandering, but heads towards the locked up 'thing' she just autopsied>
The Flaming One
You take a stroll around the compound. The Mother Superior wouldn't let any of the "new batch" stay in the monastery.
The Flaming One
Teddy, you got some dice?
Dina O'Shire
i wonder if tha' thing is as nasty as i member it...
Dina O'Shire
<yup!>
The Flaming One
Good. Wanna roll Per+Alertness, diff 8?
Dina O'Shire
sure- that's a pool of 6 with...
Dina O'Shire
1 success
Dina O'Shire
(4 sixes!)
The Flaming One
You think you hear something for a moment. You start, look around, but see nothing and chock it up to your imagination. Soon you are nearing the storage tent.
Dina O'Shire
<gm note- she's not armed right ow>
The Flaming One
Hey, not my fault! ;)
Dina O'Shire
<continues onward, going through the tent flap, drawn towards the locked casket>
The Flaming One
As you near the door, the hairs on the back of your neck stand straight up. Something wicked this way comes, so to speak.
Dina O'Shire
<she turns about- what direction?>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Oh shit, I recognize that quote...
The Flaming One
Its just a latent awareness, nothing you can pinpoint. But something is definitely off (hey, I love that play... :)
The Flaming One
Matt!
Matthew Hammer
Um, yeah . . .
The Flaming One
Sara went to sleep pretty exhausted, last I checked, correct?
Matthew Hammer
yes
The Flaming One
Okay, sleep well. :) Teddy, what you up to?
Dina O'Shire
<softly, but firmly> aye! oo's there?
Dina O'Shire
<she peers more closely into the darkness around here, expecting a snooping student or the like>
The Flaming One
No response, except for the wind. However, you think you hear a quick shuffle from inside the tent.
Dina O'Shire
<she let's the tent flap fly open and looks inside with a rage> aye! yer' na suppos'd ta be in there!
The Flaming One
As you flap the tent open and cry out, you barely have enough time to see a couple forms rush at you. Roll Str+Althletics, diff 7 to remain standing as they rush past you.
Dina O'Shire
<are 0's good or bad?- rolled a '9', a '3' and a '0'>
Dina O'Shire
<that's a wash, right?>
The Flaming One
0==10, so good.
Dina O'Shire
<2 successes then>
The Flaming One
As the darkened forms shove past you, you only have to take a few steps back to catch your step.
The Flaming One
There are two of them, bolting as fasst as they can.
Dina O'Shire
<with one last look inside the tent, to insure there's no one else there, she will jolt after the two, lungs blaringing> THEIVES! BLIMEY THEIVES!
The Flaming One
Are you trying to catch them?
Dina O'Shire
<if she can, she will leap at the one closest to her>
The Flaming One
They have a good start on you, so it may be a little difficult: roll Dex+Athletics, diff 8. You need 2 successes.
Dina O'Shire
<oh hell yes! 4 successes- she's like a madwoman>
Dina O'Shire
<good thing 0's are good too, 'cos she got two of 'em>
The Flaming One
With a fierce leap, you force the rear thug into the ground with a heavy thud. You think you hear a snap from beneath you.
The Flaming One
The front thug keeps on running.
Dina O'Shire
<she continues hollering, but twists the one on the ground's arm back and pulls his hair to look at the face>
The Flaming One
Matt: Sara is deeply asleep, dreaming a dreamless sleep. In the distance, you think you hear some sort of Celtic song.... its slowly bringing you awake.
The Flaming One
Dina: The thug is masked, but struggling against you. Roll you strength, diff 4.
Dina O'Shire
<pure strength= 2 successes on 2 die, an '8' and a '5'>
Dina O'Shire
<she want's to immobilise him, arm behind his back with her on top- she likes it on top>
The Flaming One
The thug is twisting underneath you, and has broken your grip, but is still beneath you.
The Flaming One
Try another roll, diff 4 again.
Matthew Hammer
Sara slowly comes awake, straining to hear some melody.
Dina O'Shire
<she will grasp her mother's talisman in one hand, praying for strengh, and clock the guy on the back of the head>
Dina O'Shire
<ouch- 1's are bad, right? got a one and an eight>
Dina O'Shire
<that's a wash, yes?>
The Flaming One
Ones are bad, yup. NO successes.
Dina O'Shire
<she will carryon with a prayer to her mother for strewnght>
The Flaming One
Sara: You shake the cobwebs from your head. However, the melody sounds more like "Stop you bloody thieves" in Irish than a real song. Its coming from outside.
The Flaming One
Dina: As you continue your prayer, the thug shoves you to the side. You fall ungracefully to the side.
Matthew Hammer
she pulls herself out of bed and glances towards the book to see if it's still there.
Matthew Hammer
Then heads towards the shouting
Dina O'Shire
<she will grab for his 'package' and twist with all her might if she can>
The Flaming One
Sara: you shake up your companions, and rush outside.
The Flaming One
Dina, you can roll Dex+Brawl, diff 8 as "he" gets to his knees.
Dina O'Shire
<'6', '9', '8', '3', '3'- only men are bad guys, afterall ;)>
Dina O'Shire
<oh, you gave the difficulty- 2 successes>
Dina O'Shire
<if she misses, she's gonna try a charley-horse to the leg>
The Flaming One
The thug easily dodges out of the way as he stumbles away.
Dina O'Shire
<she will continue her pursuit if he's out of brawl range>
Dina O'Shire
<finishing her prayer before she goes>
The Flaming One
You planning anything w/ that prayer?
Dina O'Shire
<yeah- her mom's talisman gives physical stats at 1quint per point, she wants to raise her strength>
Dina O'Shire
<prolly just to 4, but only 3 if it would take too long otherwise>
The Flaming One
Okay, you are up to 3, but he's getting away.
The Flaming One
By now, a crowd is gathering, and are rushing after. Sara, you see them as well.
Dina O'Shire
<she rushes after the transgressor>
Dina O'Shire
<wants to take his legs out this time>
Matthew Hammer
<so does Sara> <rush after that is>
The Flaming One
You are getting closer to the thug, when out of the corner of your eye, you see a bright light rushing towards you. Suddenly, a couple shoots rings out. One barely grazes you, but causes you no damage. However, unless you act really fast, he's getting in the car.
Dina O'Shire
<combat roll to try and grab his legs, clothing, anything to prevent him from entering the car>
Dina O'Shire
<as quick as she can...>
The Flaming One
Sara, you are going to be to far away to act. Dina: Dex+Brawl, diff 7.
Dina O'Shire
<that would be 1 botch total... luck couldn't last all night!>
The Flaming One
You pivot for you final leap, however your robe catches your foot as you leap. YOu fall to the side, almost breaking your leg. However, they thugs jump into the car as they get away.
Dina O'Shire
<attempt to take in details of car- license plat, year, make, etc...>
Dina O'Shire
<while of course flailing on the ground like a little girl...>
The Flaming One
Its dark, and you are tyring to get your robe back on you (as opposed to flying open, as it is right now). Its a dark colored car, no plates.
Dina O'Shire
<cursing:>blimey theives... damn feckin' cowards!
Dina O'Shire
<continues the attempt to cover herself, swearing bitterly the entire time> feckers! bloody amatuers... damn, hell, etc...
The Flaming One
A crowd has gathered around you, trying to see if you alright. A few of the male students are just looking.
The Flaming One
Hey, Penny, I don't think the nun is too happy with this blatant nudity in her front lawn....
Dina O'Shire
<pushing angrily away anyone who attempts to help> well! call ou' th' fecking cavalry! get tha cars- go after 'em1
Penny Gronbeck
What's going on here?
Penny Gronbeck
What kind of heathen behaviour is this?
Penny Gronbeck
The nun glares down at Dina.
Dina O'Shire
'aven't ye been listenin' ye blind an' deaf ol.... <notices it's the nun> oh, aye, sorry mother...
Dina O'Shire
there been a' theft!
Penny Gronbeck
The nun glares some more.
Penny Gronbeck
She raises an eyebrow.
The Flaming One
Kittemer pushes his way through the crowd as well. "Hmph. I should have known it was you, Ms. O'Shire?"
Dina O'Shire
them'uns be breakin' in on yer sacred ground, mother...
Penny Gronbeck
"Who?" The nun looks around.
Matthew Hammer
<Sara running up> What happened? What was stolen?
Dina O'Shire
<glares at kittemer> aye! an' where were you? all high-falootin' and studyin' n' such...
Penny Gronbeck
The nun glares at Dina, like this is all her fault for being less than fully dressed.
The Flaming One
Kittemer turns to one of his students, whispering something. That student quickly runs off. "So, Ms. O'Shire, I was sleeping, unlike you, it appears. I could be asking you the same thing."
Dina O'Shire
<to sara> aye, well, uh... thass the problem... uh, na' quite sure... no chance <glares at kittemer, says loudly> what with the theives an' all!
Penny Gronbeck
"What was stolen?"
Dina O'Shire
<still to kittemer>aye, so i was ou' takin' a walk... there sum law 'gainst tha?
The Flaming One
Kittermer messages the bridge of his noses. "Just tell us what happened."
Dina O'Shire
<to the nun> well, them'uns was creepin' about the cadaver all stealth-like, see...
Dina O'Shire
an'i was out takin' a walk, damn cadaver kept me up thinkin, ye know?
Penny Gronbeck
The nun looks appalled at the word 'damn'.
Dina O'Shire
an' so i 'eard some noises from tha tent, figured one o' yours <to kittemer> was messin' where he shouldn't be...
The Flaming One
Sara: Your American friend whispers "I left the porter in the room, to look after things."
Dina O'Shire
so i open up the tent flap an' up runs out two of 'em buggers- right through me!
Dina O'Shire
scaredly the livin' day out o' me <crosses herself, looking at nun>
The Flaming One
Kittemer looks askance at Dina. "It is *our* expedition, Ms. O'Shire."
Dina O'Shire
aye... bu' i made specific 'bout no one else a 'goin' near tha body, now, didn' i?
Matthew Hammer
[private to The Flaming One] I've gotten all confused. Who is my American friend vs the porter. And didn't I have an annoying french tour guide?
Dina O'Shire
besi' thass not the important part 'ere!!!
Dina O'Shire
ye got creepies creeping about yer site, there good doctor!
Matthew Hammer
Do you know if anything was stolen?
Dina O'Shire
prolly took somfing too!
Dina O'Shire
well, i was about ta go check, iffin the 3rd degree is done, tha is...
The Flaming One
[private]Your American friends is your companion (and I guess your porter too). Jamey is the guide, who was left behind. There.
Dina O'Shire
<looks at crowd disapprovingly>
Matthew Hammer
[private to The Flaming One] Okay. I'm really really sorry, but I'll brb
The Flaming One
A graduate student runs up, the one Kittemer sent of ealier. "Nothing is missing. The lock isn't even toughed."
Dina O'Shire
<daring them to comment on her less-than covering attire>
The Flaming One
[private]Check.
Penny Gronbeck
The nun glares even more.
Dina O'Shire
aye, well, per'aps, we should check inside... check on all our gear, ye know?
Penny Gronbeck
"Since now we're all away from anything of value?"
Dina O'Shire
mayhap i got there just in time <under her breath> ye good-fer-nuthing-do nuthings...
The Flaming One
Kittemer tells his crew to do as suggested, and takes Dina by the shoulder. "Come with me, so you can make your report to the police."
Dina O'Shire
aye!!! tha good mother 'as a point!
Dina O'Shire
uh, tha police? uh, well uh- i's yer damn site! ye make tha damn report and all
Dina O'Shire
wha with me being all shook up!
Dina O'Shire
an cursing an' such...
Penny Gronbeck
Another shocked expression from the nun.
Dina O'Shire
i should go pray wit' the mother
The Flaming One
Kittemer looks at you. "However, Ms. O'Shire, you *are* the only witness. Come along, now."
Dina O'Shire
ain't tha righ', mother?
Penny Gronbeck
the nun smiles a small smile.
Penny Gronbeck
"My child, you are welcome to pray with me any time you would like."
Dina O'Shire
<throws a hand to her head> aye... <falls to ground> so... weak..
Penny Gronbeck
"You could probably use it."
Dina O'Shire
<looks at mother with open eyes> aye, i do... feel, soooo... faint <head to ground, fainting>
The Flaming One
Kittemer shakes his head again. "George, see her to her tent." He stomps off.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Waitaminute... George is here? YES!
Dina O'Shire
<lightly grabs nuns robes> mother... please.. to tha abbey... <pretends complete unconsciousness>
The Flaming One
One of the graduate students approaches you Dina. He turns to the nun (different George :), "Excuse me Mother, but I will take her."
Penny Gronbeck
The nun nods at George.
Matthew Hammer
[private to The Flaming One] back
The Flaming One
George picks you up Dina.
Dina O'Shire
<the grad student?>
The Flaming One
Yup.
Dina O'Shire
<coughs> aye... mother... tha baddun's is takin'... me... away... help...
The Flaming One
He grunts a little has he lifts you, and starts carrying you to your tent.
Dina O'Shire
<falls back into feigned unconsciousness>
Penny Gronbeck
"George is very capable. I will see you at prayer in the morning."
Matthew Hammer
Sara shakes her head a bit at Dina, then heads back towards the tent.
The Flaming One
George carries you to your tent, lays you on your bed, and retreats.
The Flaming One
What you doing in the tent? Your rooms are still in the monastery (haven't been thrown out yet...)
Dina O'Shire
<i'm in my tent?>
The Flaming One
Dina: Yup.
Matthew Hammer
I was heading towards the tent with the burglers.
The Flaming One
Sara: There are a few students about, keeping an eye on things. They see you and let you in. There was been some activity, but nothing seems overly disturbed.
Dina O'Shire
<stay in bed for a little while, perceptive of anyone watching her or lurking outside her tent>
Matthew Hammer
Nothing obviously seems missing?
The Flaming One
Nothing obviously. The cryo-units are still locked.
Matthew Hammer
hmmm, anything like notes that were being rifled through. Or anything wrecked?
The Flaming One
You look around. Not much seems to have been disturbed. Either they weren't hear long, or they had plenty of time to clean up afterwards.
Matthew Hammer
Sara heads over to Dina's tent to see how she is.
The Flaming One
Dina: After a while, you convince yourself that no one is looking.
Dina O'Shire
<she begins to arm herself- colt .45, armor vest, etc...>
Dina O'Shire
<double-checks her belongins as well>
The Flaming One
Roll Per+Altertness, diff 6
Matthew Hammer
Wouldn't I love to walk in on that
The Flaming One
;)
Dina O'Shire
<4 successes>
The Flaming One
YOu hear someone coming. They're close.
Dina O'Shire
<she does have a pool of six as well= auto success, yes?>
The Flaming One
Usually, but I wanted a roll.
Dina O'Shire
<she hops back into bed, pulling her sheets over her and putting her hand on the .45>
Dina O'Shire
<continues to feign unconsciousness>
The Flaming One
Just then, you hear a knock at your tent. Sara?
Matthew Hammer
<calling out softly> "Dina?"
Dina O'Shire
<in a horribly tired and hurt tone> aye... aye... they've come fer me...
Matthew Hammer
Sara enters the tent. "Are you okay?"
Dina O'Shire
'oo is it?
Dina O'Shire
oh, jus' you... what <cough> is it ye be wantin' then?
The Flaming One
Sara: Roll Per+Alterness (diff 7) for me (or I can do it)
Matthew Hammer
(That would be one success)
Matthew Hammer
"I was just coming by to see how you were doing ..."
The Flaming One
Dina is lying in bed, apparently weak. A lot of her stuff is strewn about her room. Lots of duffle bags.
Dina O'Shire
thass nice of ye... <rolls over a bit, as in pain> is everyfing up ta par at tha site?
Dina O'Shire
nufing stolen, i mean?
Matthew Hammer
Well, I checked over the tent. I didn't see anything obviously stolen. The cryo-units were still locked.
Dina O'Shire
thass good... did ye be checkin' in side? makin a sure tha body's still in there?
Matthew Hammer
No, I didn't open them. I didn't think I should disturb the remains myself.
Dina O'Shire
and yer book! yeh gads- tha' still about?
Matthew Hammer
Are you feeling up to doing it?
Matthew Hammer
The book was still in my room when I left.
The Flaming One
You both notice flashing lights off in the distance. The local police have arrived.
Dina O'Shire
aye, aye <hand to head> duty calls, i be supposin'...
Matthew Hammer
I'll go back and check while you talk to the police.
Dina O'Shire
<a small look of alarm crosses her face, gets up, keeping sheets pulled about her> no! i mean... uh , we must be checkin' tha body...
Dina O'Shire
now
Dina O'Shire
<coughs> be givin' me a few moments ta get dressed, weel ye?
Matthew Hammer
Um, okay, if you're sure you shouldn't talk to the police now.
Matthew Hammer
<gives her some privacy>
Dina O'Shire
<quickly takes off vest, shoves it in a duffle bag, conceals the colt at the small of her back, grabs her journal...>
Dina O'Shire
<and her backpack, and shuffles around a bit more to make it seem like she's getting dressed...>
Dina O'Shire
<then she comes out the tent flap, meeting sara> aye- ready when ye be!
Matthew Hammer
Okay, I'm ready.
The Flaming One
s you come out, you see Kittemer and some French cop approaching... "Dina!" calls out Kittemer.
Dina O'Shire
oops! blimey! forgot me key! <hurries back inside>
Dina O'Shire
<shoves duffle bags quickly under the cot, trying to conceal the one with fuses and such!>
Dina O'Shire
<grabs key and head back out>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
The French cop surveys the area with distaste.
Matthew Hammer
<blithly awaiting the professor and the officer>
The Flaming One
Kittemer. "Dina, this is Sgt...?"
Dina O'Shire
<leans on sara a bit>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Okay, what is so important that I am taken away from real crime?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Ribideau. Sergeant Ribideau."
Dina O'Shire
aye, well there, uh sir... you see, we be 'avin' a breakin and such...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"A breakin and such? This is what goes in my report?"
Dina O'Shire
ah good sgt ribideau... aye, bu' nufing was stoled, so i gess tha be about it...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Irish? Where are the Americans? I was told this was an American party."
Dina O'Shire
<hand to head, still leaning slightly on sara> aye, me head... still a bit kooked from them bashers
The Flaming One
Kittemer pipes up. "This expedition is under my and Ms. Brin's supervision."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"What are you babbling about, woman?"
Dina O'Shire
done rode off in a car, aye! sow 'em wit' me own two peepers, i did
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Who is Mrs. Brin?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Shut up, Irish. I want to talk to Kittemer and Brin."
Matthew Hammer
"I am"
Dina O'Shire
tried to stop'em, bu' themuns be bashin' me good
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Okay, now we are getting somewhere. Ms. Brin, why am I in the middle of a turnip field at this hour?"
Dina O'Shire
aye aye, i'll jus' be a goin' then <begins to walk away, staggeringly>
The Flaming One
Kittermer puts his hand on Dina's shoulder. "Don't leave quite yet dear. YOu are the only witness."
Matthew Hammer
"Because Dina here is the only person who actually saw the burglers"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Okay! Tell me these things! Witness to what?"
Dina O'Shire
aye, i was... bu, the good sarge donnae be a needin' me report...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I should be protecting the city... not out here."
Dina O'Shire
aye= protect the city! they was a headed tha a way!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Don't get smart with me... Dinahere... I need a statement."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"What happened? It is not entirely against the law for me to shoot you all."
Dina O'Shire
an' wha type o' statemenet ye be aneddin' there good sarge?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"WHAT HAPPENED!?!"
Dina O'Shire
well, it was like i was a
Dina O'Shire
sayin' afore!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Somebody translate! She speaks English like a Englishman makes love!"
Dina O'Shire
i was out a walkin' an' i 'eard some scufflin from tha tent o'er yonder <points in indiscriminate direction>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Can you enunciate, Irish?"
Dina O'Shire
aye? <to the sergeant> is tha it! like a feckin' brit?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"What? Speak English, woman!"
Dina O'Shire
thass it! short story time fer our short o' mind sarge!
The Flaming One
Kittemer shakes his head and sighs heavily.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"You! Kittemer! Translate for the Irish."
Dina O'Shire
creepies came, creepies creeped, bu nufing else happened 'cos i be a stoppin' them in tha act!
Dina O'Shire
is tha enough for you <nostrils flaring>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"What, in the name of all that is holy, is a 'creepie'?"
The Flaming One
Kittemer: "Ms. O'Shire claims she was taking a walk when she was run down by two persons running from our storage area (where nothing was taken or disturbed. She gave chase, they fired once, and then drove off after Ms. O'Shire tripped."
Dina O'Shire
well, iff'n themuns hadn't a clocked me one, mayhap i'd be able to tell ye!
Dina O'Shire
aye- thass it- tha good doctor's got i'
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"So somebody was in this camp... which is on another man's property. A Frenchman. They didn't take anything, and you assaulted them?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Is that right?"
Dina O'Shire
assaulted them <more loudly now> Assaulted THEM!
Dina O'Shire
themuns' be a 'saltin' me!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"This woman is deranged. Remove her now, please."
Dina O'Shire
i was a protectin' our gracious 'ost the frenchy- ol' turnip-'ead imself!
The Flaming One
Kittemer: "I can take you too the storage, Sgt."
Dina O'Shire
aye! ye'd be derranged too if ye was attacked na but an hour ago!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"So I can see that nothing was taken? Very well. I'll need to take statements from the owners of this property. The farmer and the mother superior."
The Flaming One
Kittemer leads the Sgt off.
Dina O'Shire
<to kittemer> thass all then?
The Flaming One
Kittemer ignores you.
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: gotta go pee- brb!!!>
The Flaming One
Sara, what you going to do?
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: back>
Matthew Hammer
I was going to head back to my room and check on the book again. I really don't like frenchy much and sticking around would probably just be trouble.
Matthew Hammer
You know, sometimes I think god is against us. Then I realize that it's just Justin. :)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I'm not against you... it's the French!
Dina O'Shire
<dina will follow sara>
Matthew Hammer
chuckle
Dina O'Shire
feckin' froggy cunts...
Matthew Hammer
Okay, onward and inwards
The Flaming One
Sara: YOu return to your room. The American is there. He tells you relieved the guide. He looks questioningly at Dina.
Matthew Hammer
(cunts?)
Dina O'Shire
<to sara> ye be 'earin' tha!?! liken' it was me 'n all tha was a'creepin'!!!
Matthew Hammer
(Hmmm, a conspiracy to hide the guide from me) ;^)
Matthew Hammer
Hear what?
Dina O'Shire
<matt: penny told me- more common brit isle slang- thnx penny!>
Matthew Hammer
<coo>
Matthew Hammer
<Sara checks over the book>
Penny Gronbeck
<welcome, teddy.>
The Flaming One
Book's there. Seems fine.
Matthew Hammer
<Turing to the American> "So, has anyone come by here?"
Dina O'Shire
<flops down onto any available chair and starts chattering> an' then ol' kittie-pants! wha with 'is snears and such... <in a nasal voice> 'dina- i knew it was you invovled in this' an' a such!
The Flaming One
Amerian: Some French Cop and Kittemer stopped by earlier, looking for you.
Dina O'Shire
jus trying ta save tha bloody site from thieves! no- no'un e'er thanks dina, no ma'am!
Matthew Hammer
"No one else?"
The Flaming One
"Not while I was here."
Matthew Hammer
"Well Dina, it seems they were just after your body."
Dina O'Shire
li' it's a bloody crime to be a takin' a walk a' night an' all.... uh, whass that?
Matthew Hammer
<with a small smile> "I mean the corpse"
Dina O'Shire
aye, tha deader! we mus' be a checkin' on 'im soon... got tha key right 'ere <holds it up>
Matthew Hammer
"You want to head over there?"
Dina O'Shire
<finally getting joke- smirks> aye, an' me bein' out in na but me robe an' all... yer a funny 'un, ye...
Dina O'Shire
aye, yes... let's, shall we... talk a bit on tha way?
Dina O'Shire
seems ta be yer the only sane one 'round 'ere... 'cept meself of course...
The Flaming One
Quick note: YOu two going to talk for a bit? If so, why don't you e-mail each other and send be the details so I can get to the other two.
Matthew Hammer
<to the american> "We''ll be heading over to the tent, if anyone comes looking for us."
Matthew Hammer
Okay.
The Flaming One
Fine w/ that Teddy?
Dina O'Shire
<ooc- that's cool with me- want we should do it private like while you're working the others?>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I AM THE TIKI GOD!!!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Sorry... flashback...
The Flaming One
Haha.
Matthew Hammer
maybe the icky god. I remember that too.
The Flaming One
Teddy: I need the conversation, w/ I can't get from here....
Matthew Hammer
We can give it to you.
Dina O'Shire
<ooc: i was thinking i could copy it and email it to you>
The Flaming One
You two do that.
Dina O'Shire
<but whatever's fine>
The Flaming One
Okay. When we last left our heroes, one was a monster and the other was not. Take your pick which. ;)
Dina O'Shire
<did you want to start ivy and damon now then, or do we make it to the tent>
Dina O'Shire
<startin ivy & damon- gotcha>
Penny Gronbeck
hey....we resolved that.
The Flaming One
I know. Anyway, we'll start from the end of that. I heard you were doing dinner and planning? Wanna fast forward through that too, or what?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
We merely determined that I was not the monster...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Sure, we'll do that with email.
Penny Gronbeck
no problem.
The Flaming One
Ivy: Do you want to discuss the note?
Penny Gronbeck
yeah, that's probably a good idea.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Note?
Penny Gronbeck
"We - you got left a message on the way in."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy shows him the note.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I did?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon looks it over.
The Flaming One
Its a bunch of addresses. Technogenis Enterprises is on the list.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Well, this is certainly strange. We should check the addresses for the presence of dead people."
Penny Gronbeck
"But using a better plan this time."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Well, yes. I wasn't going to mention that."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy smiles, slightly embarassed.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"How about we go in, scan the area and leave quickly?"
Penny Gronbeck
"This brings up another question, though. Someone knows where we are, and I don't think it's Cassandra."
Penny Gronbeck
"That works."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"True. But thus far it doesn't look like they want to hurt us."
Penny Gronbeck
"Yeah, but it's still kinda funny, and they were really careful not to leave traces on the paper."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"No traces at all?"
Penny Gronbeck
"Not much."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Let's worry about the threats we know, first."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy nods.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Perhaps while we investigate the list, its author will become apparent."
Penny Gronbeck
"We could also start checking out the companies online."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Uh... okay. Do you know how to do that?"
Penny Gronbeck
"It can't be hard... we'd need a computer, though."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I could go buy one."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I think I'd like one of those ones that can blow up alien motherships."
Penny Gronbeck
"We'd have to get an ISP, too... we could just use a public one, like at a coffeehouse or something."
The Flaming One
Ivy: If you in SF, you could go to a Cybercafe. Don't know if they have one in Maine, though...
Penny Gronbeck
"A Mac?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
ISP?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Excuse me. "ISP?"
Penny Gronbeck
"Internet Service Provider. My sister talks about them a lot."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Is that what they're called? Macs?"
Penny Gronbeck
"The ones they used in ID4? Yeah."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"A Mac it is, then."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon wants to go get a Mac laptop.
The Flaming One
Well, usually you'd call in a servant and say "get me X." However, they are all in SF...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Oh. Yeah. Damn.
Penny Gronbeck
(great... we've got to be the only 16 year olds ever who can't drive and can barely use a computer...)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Aha! Damon checks... what did Ivy call them? Ah, yes, the "yellow pages."
Penny Gronbeck
"Damon, it's going to be a lot faster to use a public one. Also, less traceable."
The Flaming One
Call Girls... Camping ... Computers... 150 listings.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Oh. Okay."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Let's do that, then."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy takes the yellow pages and looks up cafes.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon looks at the Call Girls listing for a second, then guiltily looks away.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon strokes Ivy's hair absently.
The Flaming One
Its late (about 7), but the sun is still up. There are several cafes, a few that you guess are close to where you are. There is one... "Silicon Java" that sounds like it might have the "SF" feel, but its not close. Maybe a bus trip?
Penny Gronbeck
sounds good.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Urgh...
Penny Gronbeck
it's still earlier than that for us, too.
Penny Gronbeck
with the time change, that is.
The Flaming One
Yup.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
We go!
The Flaming One
You get on a bus. After about 15 minutes, you find your stop. The cafe is some garish, silvery thing. This is what Maine thinks "SF style" is. Urg.
Penny Gronbeck
great.... we go in.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"How gauche," Damon mutters
The Flaming One
There are a few bored patrons. The servers are dressed up in "cyber" type gear. However, there are several open laptops.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"This seems to be your area. Coffee?"
Penny Gronbeck
"yeah, and half an hour."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Half an hour?"
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy nods. "We have to pay for the time."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Oh."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon goes and buys Ivy her favorite coffee drink, her favorite snack, get's himself an espressom and buys half an hour.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy picks a spot and sits.
The Flaming One
The server looks at you. "Welcome to Silicon Java, buzzing you on the information super highway." Soon, your order is ready.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon sips his drink, and realizes that he has the time for two or three of these.
The Flaming One
Ivy: There is a EULA (End User Liscence Agreement) screen, telling you not to do such, such and such and disclaiming liability for such, such and such.
Penny Gronbeck
click agree without reading it.
Penny Gronbeck
it'd use up half my time.
The Flaming One
There is a screen with all sort of garish colors and icons.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon silently puzzles out the events in the combat, searching for a pattern to break, and thus an attack plan for the future.
Penny Gronbeck
I'd like one that says 'netscape'.
The Flaming One
Eventually, you find a browser button. It brings up MSN.
Penny Gronbeck
okay. Ivy clicks 'search'.
Penny Gronbeck
she pours a lot of sugar into her coffee.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"MSN? I have some stock of theirs..."
Penny Gronbeck
She starts typing the first name on the list.
The Flaming One
There are four addresses. Two are buisnesses, one a personal address, and one appears to be city government building.. a mourge?
Penny Gronbeck
do any of them have websites?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Let's check out the morgue."
Penny Gronbeck
"You've really never used computers?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"No. We don't have any in the house, except in father's office. I'm not to go in there."
The Flaming One
Both of the buisiness do. You find the Portland city web, but it doesn't have much on the morgue besides hours and locatins.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Uncle Leto has a list of sites I need to see. They all have the word 'girls' in them."
Penny Gronbeck
She'll make a note of the hours.
Penny Gronbeck
"I thought you had computers in school."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy laughs. "Yeah, I bet they do."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"We do. I don't care for that class. It's not math."
Penny Gronbeck
"That doesn't mean it's not useful...."
Penny Gronbeck
Is there anything else interesting on the websites?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"No, but it does mean I don't like it."
The Flaming One
From Technogenesis: "We specialize in applying genetic engineering to the solving the problems of tommorow." Supposedly they have a bunch of patents on doing something w/ the Human Genome.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"I like English, too... but only Shakespeare. I like the patterns in the words."
The Flaming One
The other business is called "Portland Heath Services." Seems to be a medicine supply company. They have several offices in the city.
Penny Gronbeck
Do we have one specific address for them on the sheet, or just the name?
The Flaming One
There is an address. Its not on the list on the web. Perhaps its a wherehouse, not an office.
Penny Gronbeck
Interesting....
Penny Gronbeck
She'll copy the other addresses down, just in case.
Penny Gronbeck
"English is cool, but my teacher hates comics."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Hmm? Oh. I think they all do."
The Flaming One
Check. Technogenesis has just one address.
Penny Gronbeck
okay... what about the private residence?
The Flaming One
You can find a map to it using "Yahoo! Maps." You don't get a name.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy sits back and drinks her very sweet coffee.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"What? Are we done?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon is working on his second espresso.
Penny Gronbeck
"There isn't a lot there."
Penny Gronbeck
"I mean, it's not like they're going to publish their plans online."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon smiles a bit. "You never know."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
T.J. - what do computer spirits look like?
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy plays with her tongue stud. "True..."
The Flaming One
Most don't seem to have them (that you have seen, anyway). If they have any, they look very spider like. Like a certain spider you know... but different.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Suddenly Damon stops looking at the computers and starts looking at Ivy's tongue.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Hmm... any in here? Maybe I could wake one up.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy stops playing with her tongue stud and smiles at him.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"That's very... distracting."
The Flaming One
You turn you box, focusing on the pattern of the computer. You do not feel anything awake in this laptop.
Penny Gronbeck
She blushes a little. "Sorry."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon blushes a bit. "Distracting in a good way."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"But I have to get to work. This computer is asleep."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy drinks more coffee.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon twists the box, finding the computer's soul, and urges it to consciousness.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy watches.
Penny Gronbeck
After a minute or two, she starts playing with her tongue stud again.
The Flaming One
That would be diff 7 (san modifications)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Check.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
2 successes.
The Flaming One
You feel a slight tugging and the monitor discolors for a moment, but its not quite Awake (you can continue at +1 diff).
Justin Robinson-Prickett
2 sucesses
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Same die gave me a damn one.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
back in the bag...
The Flaming One
There is a slight tugging, and you feel a slight stirring. The laptop is awake now, but only barely. Not a very well used item to pick up any personality.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Yeah...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Hello, computer."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Can you find something for me?"
The Flaming One
People look at you a little strangely as you speak to the computer. It doesn't seem to do anything, but you think it is listening.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon lowers his voice a bit. "I need more information on these addresses."
The Flaming One
It is waiting.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I give it the addresses.
The Flaming One
The machine flickers for a moment. It whirs and clicks, slightly noiser than the rest of the computers around it. Screens flash similarly to what Ivy performed earlier.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Is that all, computer?"
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy's eyes widen.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Is there more information?"
The Flaming One
After a moment, it pops up a window with serveral links.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Excellent. Thank you computer. Can you show me these 'links'?"
The Flaming One
Several windows appear on top of each other. The machine is whiring very hard now
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Hmm. Damon checks these out.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy reads over his shoulder.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon kisses her cheek.
Penny Gronbeck
She puts her arm around him.
The Flaming One
There are few news articles from on-line papers. There are about a few of the buisinesses, here are there. One has a listing of the purchase of the house the address is at by one Ms. Francis Routterage.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon makes a note of that on Ivy's paper.
The Flaming One
The are several articles. Do you want headlines, or try to scan them? You are unsure how much time you have left.
Penny Gronbeck
"We could print them out,"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon hands Ivy some money. "Can you buy another half hour? And another espresso."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon keeps reading.
Penny Gronbeck
"Sure." Ivy goes and does it.
The Flaming One
Nothing exciting in the articles. Mostly PR on latest technical developments at Technogenesis and some stock analysis of Portland.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Stock analysis? Is it up to date?
The Flaming One
Roll me Per+Enigmas diff 7. Yes the analysis is recent.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
3 successes.
The Flaming One
You notice that there is are a few members of the board on both companies.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Interesting. Names?
The Flaming One
Terrance Twillinger, M.D. and Jerry Garibaldi, M.B.A.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Making a note of that. "Computer, would you search for Terrance Twilliger and Jerry Garibaldi?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Jerry Garibaldi... sheesh...
Penny Gronbeck
heh.
The Flaming One
:) You don't like my names, you can bite me!
Penny Gronbeck
hey, that's a much better offer than a death threat!
Dina O'Shire
<promise?>
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Will we be encoutering Delenn Furlan later?
The Flaming One
ooc: Damon bursts into flames!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Noooo!
Penny Gronbeck
hey, that's not funny!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Where's G'Kar Katsoulas?
The Flaming One
I said ooc! :p
Penny Gronbeck
okay, and I'm actually laughing. ;)
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Anyhoo... Damon makes notes.
The Flaming One
The comptuer is working away. It is cranking very hard. YOu think it might be smoking...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Hmm. "Computer, don't hurt yourself."
The Flaming One
After a moment, it brings you up an image of one of them. It looks familiar...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Who...?
The Flaming One
Mr. Garibaldi, M.B.A. Board of Directors, Technogenesis. And you are certain a very dead man.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Oh dear.
Penny Gronbeck
shitty!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Shouldn't his name be Walter Bester, then?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Ivy, I think we have our work cut out for us."
The Flaming One
Hey, I just report the names. I don't make them up.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Do I own any Portland sotck?
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy nods. "Yeah."
The Flaming One
You don't think so, but you don't know all of them off the top of your head.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Hmm... how does the stock look?
The Flaming One
Its a midling stock. Successful it the area, but its not going to go national any time soon.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Not enough money there for me...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Shall we...?"
Penny Gronbeck
"Let's."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Computer. Have fun. I'm leaving now."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon finishes his espresso and gets ready to go.
The Flaming One
The computer screen darkens.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
What's he doing?
The Flaming One
Don't know. Its pretty silent. Of course, it doesn't need the monitor to "see".
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy stands up and stretches.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Okay. "Let's go...."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon stops and watches Ivy stretch..
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy stops, reaches for Damon's hand, and starts walking.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon follows.
The Flaming One
I assume you return to your condo? If so, nothing eventful happens.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Yep. Goin' home. Unless Ivy wants to enjoy Portland night life.
Penny Gronbeck
No, Ivy wants a shower.
Penny Gronbeck
After travelling and fighting dead people, she feels kind of gritty.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Thoughts of Ivy in the shower now occupy Damon's thoughts. Outwardly, he's stoic.
The Flaming One
Okay, any other plans for the night, or shall we cut to the next day, assuming you all wake up?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
That's fine with me.
Penny Gronbeck
Hey, TJ, how big is the bed in this place?
The Flaming One
Its spacious. Can fit two comfortably.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
My stupid, stupid father...
Penny Gronbeck
heh.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon chivalrously offers it to Ivy. "It's fine. I don't sleep much."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy looks at the ceiling. "You know, Damon, we could both sleep in the bed. It's big enough."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Uh.. both... in the bed... together?"
Penny Gronbeck
"yeah... I mean, unless you don't want to, that is."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Uh no! I mean yes! I'm sorry... yes... if it's okay with you..."
The Flaming One
Ah, teenage love. What would Cassandra think if she saw you now...
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy nods, looks like she's thinking about saying something, and nods more.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
SINNERS!!!
Penny Gronbeck
hey, she got us together!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon does not get to bed until very, very late. He stays up, pacing, playing with the puzzle box and thinking.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
When he does come to bed, he has black silk p.j.s on.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy's asleep in her clothes.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon kisses her on the head lightly, and whispers "I love you."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy stirs a little.
Penny Gronbeck
she sleeps in a sprawl.
The Flaming One
Asumming nothing else, you wake after your respective rests.
Penny Gronbeck
so Ivy's up first, then?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon barely looks rested when he gets up.
The Flaming One
Its a cloudy morning.
The Flaming One
Plans?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Attack plan alpha!
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Gonna try to track Cassandra.
Penny Gronbeck
only without the fighting this time.
The Flaming One
So you will try to go around the city, "feeling" for her again?
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Oh, when Damon wakes up, he looks for Ivy first thing, and when he finds her, he hugs her tightly.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Yes, that worked soooo well last time...
The Flaming One
Hey, unless you have another plan....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Nope.
Penny Gronbeck
we can ask downstairs who left the message yesterday.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
There's a thought.
The Flaming One
YOu do that then?
Penny Gronbeck
yes.
The Flaming One
When you ask, they say it was a young woman. Brownish hair? Did not leave a name. Didn't say much, actually.
Penny Gronbeck
huh.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Is that what Cassie looks like?
Penny Gronbeck
The quiet part fits.
The Flaming One
Pretty much matches her description.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Okay. We start looking, starting with churches.
Penny Gronbeck
Make that Catholic churches.
The Flaming One
Theres about 23 of them in the greater Portland Area.
Penny Gronbeck
We had to come to a mostly Italian city...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Oh. My. God. I guess that's why she chose Portland.
Penny Gronbeck
are there any with convents?
The Flaming One
Hmmm... would that be in the Yellow Pages?
Penny Gronbeck
I have no idea.
Penny Gronbeck
I've never looked for a convent in my life.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Nope. We just have to check.
Penny Gronbeck
well, best get started then.
The Flaming One
Okay, take the closest first, and then working outward.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
In a web pattern.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon determines that to be the best way.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy's fine with that.
The Flaming One
The first half dozen have no convents. You don't find any sign of Cassandra either.
Penny Gronbeck
is there anyone around at any of them that we could ask?
The Flaming One
You can ask people at each. What do you want to ask?
Penny Gronbeck
where are there convents around here.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Damon is looking for Awakened Avatars at each.
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy as well.
The Flaming One
Well, why dont' you folks give me some Arete rolls then (diff 4), just to test for mistakes...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
How many rolls?
Penny Gronbeck
I fail.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I got 2 sucesses at diff 4...
The Flaming One
Well, you can do the first six at once, if you wish.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Unless this is a Spirit effect, in which case 4.
Penny Gronbeck
2nd: 1.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Next is 4 sucesses
The Flaming One
Check.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
3rd: 4
Penny Gronbeck
3rd: 2
Justin Robinson-Prickett
4th: 2
Penny Gronbeck
4th: 3
Justin Robinson-Prickett
5th: 2
Justin Robinson-Prickett
6th: 4
Penny Gronbeck
5th: 4
Penny Gronbeck
6th: 2
The Flaming One
Okay, no botches. However, neither of you sense Cassandra about.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
bugger.
The Flaming One
It is late afternoon by now.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
We try to get in the next 6 churches before nightfall.
Penny Gronbeck
no info on convents?
The Flaming One
I'm sorry, if you ask for convents, there is only one in the area w/ a convent.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Well, we go there...
The Flaming One
Its a large, older building with a few side buildings. As you come up an knock on the gate, a nun comes up. "May I help you."
Penny Gronbeck
(hey, what's Cassandra's last name?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"We're looking for a girl named Cassandra. Is she here?"
The Flaming One
The nun shakes her head. "I'm sorry, I cannot help you. The identity of those we keep are protected by God."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Hmm. Well, we need to speak to her. Tell her Damon and Ivy are here."
Penny Gronbeck
Ivy looks surprised.
The Flaming One
The nun looks surprised as well. "I'm sorry, I don't think I can help you."
Penny Gronbeck
"It's kind of important..."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"Sister. This is very important. I'm afraid I must insist."
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Intimidation...
The Flaming One
The sister looks askance at you. "I'm sorry... are you family?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"In a manner of speaking."
Penny Gronbeck
"Yes."
The Flaming One
"My I have a last name of your relative then?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Bloody hell...
Penny Gronbeck
fuck.... I know I used to know this....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Can I use Entropy to guess?
The Flaming One
Hey, anything is possible....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Diff?
The Flaming One
Diff 5.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Shit. No successes.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Unless the box helps...?
The Flaming One
The box, unforunately, doesn't have a great memory for names. Her pattern, though...
The Flaming One
The nun is tapping her feet.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I mean for the unique focus.
The Flaming One
Ah, yes, -1 diff i thi nk.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Then 2 successes.
The Flaming One
ooc: We should wrap soon
The Flaming One
You think... uh, "White?"
Justin Robinson-Prickett
"White. Cassandra White."
The Flaming One
The nun turns for a moment and calls back. After a moment, you hear another call, but it is muffled by the building. "I'm sorry, we do not have a Ms. White now."
The Flaming One
And we'll leave it at that for now....
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Emails to follow...
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Xp?
Dina O'Shire
is matt still here?
The Flaming One
Sorry for the delay. Wanted a better place to stop, though...
Penny Gronbeck
email good.
The Flaming One
YEs. Okay, XP.
Matthew Hammer
yes, I'm still here
Dina O'Shire
cool! MAtt: shoot me your email addy so we can plan!
The Flaming One
1 auto. 1 Acting to Dina, Ivy, Damon . 1 RP to every. Learning curves?
Matthew Hammer
though I should go sleep. Need to be up in four hours
Justin Robinson-Prickett
Let me think on it.
The Flaming One
Sorry 'bout that. Everyone can e-mail learning curves if they wish.
Justin Robinson-Prickett
I'll email you the LC, and Ivy you get one from me. PEACE!
Dina O'Shire
matt: thass cool, i figured we'd do it over the next week or so, i got a ton of work to finish tonight
The Flaming One
Need to figure out how I can streamline yet have things get into gear.
Penny Gronbeck
cool by me.
The Flaming One
Otay. Sleep well Matt.
Matthew Hammer
'kay. see ya all later.
Dina O'Shire
see ya matt! email me at tedidiah@dogonfire.net
Dina O'Shire
whenever...
Even Death must die.
