~~~IC~~~

::Without much luck, the two of you decide to leave Ruiz at the police station...and return to the Hazat manor::

::as you approach, you notice an odd man travelling to the same place::

((Cam, describe yourself))

::tall angelic white haired man around the age of 23::

((is the cloak white or black?))

::his features are fine and sharp and he is wearing a cape of black feathers.::

(( where am I))

::Fizz, finally returning from getting all his gear unstowed, walks up the cobblestone road behind Ric and Tien::

::looks to the two walking up and nods::

::Bows

Do you know that man, Tien?

We each have the spark of divinity. I show him respect

So you know nothing of him?

No.

who cares if he knows him or not

Ah, captain ::Bows::

yes it is me tien the one the only

Oh, it's the charioteer.

::half bows mockingly::

I am here to meet with Baron Jaime Luis Exteban Eduardo do Aragon.

hello don

I am so happy that you are here and safe.

i am here i dont know about safe... i think this girl's husband is chasing me

:;Turns toward the white haired man::

If you are looking for the Baron, this manor is the place to start...

if you see a tall guy with blond hair looks really mean... run

I don't believe you mentioned your name.

I will remember,

has anyone ever told you you look like a crow with that thing, friend

No, I didn't. I'm here to manage to resources for some venture.

How do you get any business, charioteer?

oh yeah

You are a reeve?

thats why that girls husband is chasing me

::Maria strolls out onto the porch, wearing just enough to be decent in the rapidly warming daylight and leans against the railing::

::to Tien:: Yes.

The League will hire anyone these days.

::Crosses himself:: the evils of money...

::looks to Maria::

It is the root of all evil

So is religion.

::maria is an attractive woman of regal spanish bearing... with more than a passing resemblance to the Don::

::Taken aback by shuch a comment::

:: lears at Maria::

Maria, is Father inside.

::Bows to the lady::

you are simple perfection today Maria

::blinks, obviously not noticing them:: Yes, he's meeting someone

Well, there is a Reeve here to see him now.

Yes, i believe that was who... Honestly i'm destined to be this family's secretary

::bows::

((yay, Adam's here))

((Yay))

::Ruiz catches up to you from behind, jogging easily::

((sorry Itook so long.. My sis was on.. :)

((we're back at the Hazat manor))

((thanks.. :))

((they're talking to maria on the porch with a weird man with a black feather cloak))

::laughs at Maria impertenance::

((Black feather cloak..? Hesychast?))

((And white hair))

::eyeing the feather-cloaked man suspiciously::

::shrugs and motions for everyone to go inside::

::noticing Ruiz, shrugs::

::opens the door and enters::

::leans back to Ruiz and wispers in his ears::

::waits for Ric to enter::

looks like a fruit

::slight smirk, whispering in Fizz's ear:: He looks a little odd, does he not?

A reeve with no etiquette. Tsk tsk. ::shakes head and enters::

::moving in behind Ric::

::Bringing up the rear::

::makes his way through the house::

::to Ruiz:: What's your take on this... Reeve?

::to Ric, under my breath:: Until he proves me otherwise,

::walks along casually brushing the dirt off his boots in the hall::

::the door to the baron's study is closed::

I am very wary of him, my lord. He looks suspicious to me.

::knocks::

::you hear shouting in the room, but it appears to be a single male voice::

::watching the two guildsmen with disgust:: Honestly. These League types...

::again, to Ric, under breath:: Be on your guard... They are not worthy of your trust.

I know. I am about to throw up.

::knocks louder::

::actually... you dont sense anything about the reeve that would lead you to distrust him on sight anyway::

::eyes the Reeve's back::

((okay.. Just a little paranoia showing its ugly head.))

::the shouting stops and the door opens to reveal a huge brawny spanish man in full noble uniform::

::bows:: An Griffen here as you requested.

Oh, hello An ::looks down to the hall:: well.. all of you are here... good.. come in ::he turns back in::

::follow him::

::eyes the scene completely::

::Last to enter the room, closing the door quitely::

::waits for Fizz to enter::

::moves in before lord Ric, scanning the area::

::sits in a large oak chair:: It's good that you're all here together... You will all be travelling together on the mission i gave you last night

::Kneel before the Baron, to the side of the Don::

Sir, These are my companions? ::motions back::

::smiles:: Yes

::Stands to the Right of the Don::

::rolls his eyes, sighs, and scans the room for something to drink::

::forces a smile:: Great... thankyou sir.

But, unfortunately... I've just recieved some disturbing news

::looks up to the Baron::

::listening intently::

::perks up:: really?

It seems that ::sighs:: someone unknown has accessed the information on this project that was stored on local think machines... We arent sure how much was gleaned before the guards noticed the intrusion

::eyes narrowing::

My lord baron...

Yes brother?

WHen did this occur?

This morning

I see.

i would just like to state you baronship that i have had nothing to do with this

::grins::

Who have you had contact with this week sir.

In a barracks nearby... it contained a machine with quite a bit of house information... I don't have access to that information without ordering an underling... I dont know the passcodes

My Lord Baron..?

The only ones who do are a small group of trusted Engineers... Yes?

::Eyes the Don::

::disgustedly:: The League.

How sensitive was the information?

Various projects that the Hazat are currently working on, such as your mission... Something that we wouldnt like shared outside of the house and those we trust

What is out mission?

And the Engineers were the only ones to access this.. Think Machine..?

basically, and they were the only ones with the codes to access it

Do they have any other contact outside this house?

::our mission::

Oh, excuse me An.. you will be seeking out and retrieving a gargoyle

a what

::Whispers:: My Don, ther names and where they can be found?

A gargoyle?

an Ur artifact

::to Tien:: What? Whose names?

::turns to An:: Yes, a gargoyle sir.

you'll be in charge of the funds for the excursion

::Whispers:: Perhaps the one killed earlier today and his wife?

Interesting. What are our funds and how are they split?

((omg. I forgot about that.))

::eyes go wide when he learns the Reeve will hold the purse::

I'll discuss that with you later An

((tien, remind me that you get an extra exp))

Right now i want to get through this crisis

::Turns to the Don:: My Don, a moment...

As you wish sir.

::Truns to the Baron:: My Lord, may yu excuse us for a moment?

Yes, Ruiz?

::whispers in the don's Ear:: The selchakah in my pocket..

::he nods::

Remember what the lady said?

What about it? Decados?

Maybe.. Yes, I was thinking that. A way to blame the Engineers... And an exit.

Maybe he was never addicted to the stuff.

Exactly. The sherriff has called off the investigation..

::waits patiently::

He believes the Enginner has killed himself, correct? And the info is missing from this house.. The only ones able to retrieve, are, in the lord Baron's estimation.. The Engineers. It sounds like a set-up.

Our erstwhile allies now treat us with their customary treachery.

::nods::

::i am going to find myself out of this situation and go find a bar::

Inform my Father of our thoughts.

::nods again, then turns to the Baron::

My Lord?

Yes?

::looking at the door for a moment, then back to the Baron:: We believe that the Decados have taken your information... And the Engineers are not culpable.

I have in my pocket a piece of evidence that will prove it...

::he waits::

What is the proof sir, I would like to see it.

::Takes out the vial, and proffers it to the Baron::

My Baron, this is Selchakah.

::he takes the vial:: Interesting

We found this on the body of a dead Enginner a short time ago.

Which engineer?

((What was his name?))

((you never asked))

((LOL damn.))

((his wife's name was elena))

The husband of elena, I believe, my Lord. An Engineer also, if I remember...

elena... hmmm... i believe she did some work on your ship

His name was Roberto

Tien talked with her more than we did, Father.

So, what is your theory?

I believe that the Decados, through some treachery of thir own,

Yes, Roberto was one of the engineers on the project

stole the information on our misson, and tried to blame the Enginners.

I dont see how that implicates the engineers

This selchakah.. it is very potent, lord, and..

I have a theory.

My lords, if it is true and the information has gotten out to your enemies...

elena told us that her husband has never used it.

We should begin our travels at once.

Yes.. They have a jump on us...

Go ahead Mr. Griffin

Well, I would think that some, undertermined group got hold of one of the engineers and forced him to reveal the passwords then afterwords killed him to ensure silence.

Using the passwords they stole the information to use for thier own plans.

Dead men tell no tales.

I agree with Tien. ::looks around:: Where is that... charioteer?

::Meanwhile, back in the hall::

::door's closed behind you fizz::

::while i am in the hall i look around to see if there is anyone watching me::

::Maria strolls down the hall, nearing Fizz::

well hello Maria would you like to leave this lame little party and have some fun for awhile

::smirks:: What did you have in mind?

i dont know maybe just take a walk maybe talk a bit have a drink or two

or whatever you want

Drinking already? It isnt even noon

then we can have drink later

maybe with dinner

That sounds... interesting... i might be interested

well then shall we ::extends his elbow::

::takes it hesitantly:: Where are we going now?

i dont really know... but we will have fun finding out

Give me a moment to change into something more appropriate to away from the house

alright then my lady

::heads upstairs::

::lights up a cigarette and waits ::

::Meanwhile, back in the study::

((the charioteer is making time with your sister <g>))

((and he's smoking in the hall without permission!))

Agreed.

(( haha i got your sister))

((Not for long. We should be gone by the time she gets dressed))

((what house owns grail?))

((i dont know about you i am waiting on her

The Reeve makes sense. But where is the charioteer?

((House Keddah, I believe)))

he left a few minutes ago

((oh, okay.. i just noticed the strange symbol on the new map))

((Yeah.. LOL it is weird.. ))

Where?

(( what grail))

That's my thought, but what do I know.

((The planet where the Etyri live))

I will fetch him my lord ::Leaves to find Fizz::

::turns to An:: You know much more than you think.. ::slight smirk, and nod::

::fizz is right down the hall::

Captain, ::Leaving the door open a crack::. We need you.

not now Tien

W are about to leave CAptain.

well have fun

Interesting.

So what are you going to do?

Lords? What do you wish to do?

You are the pilot. You must come as well

ummm i will catch up with you later

:;Take the captain by his shoulder:: THis way please.

::turns to Ric:: We should go as soon as possible, my Lord.

::standing still:: take you hand off me Tien

::raises an eyebrow:: I had hoped you'd find the spy before the information gets offworld

::Remove hand from shoulder:: You must come.

i must do what i want to do

Father may be right. We lost the information this morning?

I will stay onworld until this group is found.

What must you do?

::nods::

i must wait for a goddess

::walks to the door and sticks his head out::

you do understand being a man of faith youself

::looks for fizz and tien::

We go to find a gargoyle. That is even better.. Yes?

((lol, remind me to give you an extra exp for that line B))

i dont know

it might be a bit better but i think i am waiting for something much prettier

Where are the Think Machines..?

(( ::bows:: i do try :) ))

In a bunker nearby

::turns to the Don:: We should look there, my Lord.

If they are still on planet, they will try to leave. The wife may know something about this. We should question her and keep our eyes on the spaceport.

::to tien and fizz:: We won't be leaving until we find the criminals.

::Waiting. Looks around the hall::

see tien... i have time

::goes back inside and shuts the door behind him::

We are not leaving. Oh.

((everyone can split up if they want, i'm good to do cutaway scenes))

rejoin the others tien

Yes. Have fun. But do not do anythignthat I would not do. ::Smiles::

Shall I go investigate the area where the info was stolen?

We could get the charioteer to use his league ties to find out if there is any Decados ships

(( cutaways are good that means i can smoke ))

in the area

:;Returns to the meeting::

both good suggestions.. get to it... ::produces a parchment::

We also should see where these Engineers work, and what time...

:: stops tien before he goes in ::

::Closes the door as I enter::

thanks man

::he writes on it then affixes his seal:: To let you get past the guards ::he hands it to Ruiz::

Tien, will you accompany me to find the widow?

::looks to the brother::

Thank you sir. ::turns to Ric:: I have your leave, sir?

::Bows to the barona dn the Don::

::to Ruiz:: of course

::also bows to the Baron and Don, then exits::

:;Watches Ruiz leave::

Lord, shall we discuss the finances?

I'd prefer you help the investigation.. you have some skill yes?

Limited, but some.

::moving to the T. Machine bunker::

Will you join me, Tien?

((okay, Ruiz i'll be with you in a minute))

Whee you lead, I follow, my lord

((ok))

((Where))

(( is maria back yet ))

I'll see what I can do ::bows and walks out side::

((to talk to the engineer's wife))

((no.. she's getting dressed))

((it may take a while))

((okies :) ))

Tien and I will trace the trail through the Engineers, Father.

::Big toothy grin:: Yes. After you my lord.

With your leave, Father?

((you should go smoke if you need to B, i'll get to you when you get back))

(( ok))

::nods::

::nods to his father and exits for the town::

:;Follows the Don::

::walks into the shadows::

::Ruiz crests a small hill and sees a low metallic building crouched in a treeless valley::

::it has a road leading to town, and one leading to the noble neighborhood he just came from::

::Moving to the building::

::three guards stand at attention by the front door, the walls seeming to be made of thick metal::

Halt!

::showing them the parchment::

State your name and business

I ahve leave to enter from the Baron.

::watches from a distance::

To investigate. Now, may I enter? ::slitted eyes::

Jer.. write him down in the log.. What's your name?

Isfahan Ruiza De Los Santos.

::another guard.. prolly the only one literate.. writes this down on a piece of paper::

Okay, go on in

::terse nod::

::the building is more or less what you've seen before in hazat barracks...

((What entrances are in my field of vision? Doors, windows?))

low ceilings, few windows, few external doors, thick walls::

::waits for him to go in::

::entering, eyes open, senses alert::

((gimme a perception + observe))

((old rules for now))

##Per + Ob = 10, accent -2##

rolled 1 20-sided die: 5

(( woo hoo!))

::you detect a very faint odor.. you cant place it, but it is distinct from smells you've come to expect from barracks, which are normally gunmetal, oil, and leather::

((and unwashed soldiers))

((Can I trace the source of the smell?))

((no, you barely pick it up at all, it's like if someone had sprayed perfume and not enough air had moved through to completely obliterate it)))

((Can I try again..?))

::walks to the door::

((yeah, at -2 penalty))

Halt

okay.. ## Per + Ob -2 = 8, acc-2##

rolled 1 20-sided die: 7

::nods to the guards:: Hello sir.

::you still cant place it, but it reminds you of something not recent, but several hours old::

State your name and business

An Griffen reeve, and I'm here for an official invesitgation.

::turning to An, ignoring guards:: Do you smell that..?

::flashes guild credentials::

Nobody without hazat backing gets in

::flashes Baron parchment:: He's with me.. ::tersely::

Oh, I see. Could I get your name sir.

::frowns and motions him in::

An, do you smell that?

::to guard:: I'll get your name later, sir. ((do I smell that?))

((roll me a perception + observe))

((//roll-dice1-sides20))

Perception 7+ Observe 5 = 12

((omg.. don't do that..))

((next time, just show the result of the adds))

rolled 1 20-sided die: 1

::an doesnt really smell anything odd::

::no I don't smell anything::

((Can I tryone more time..?))

((why.. yes... at regular diff this time))

I don't smell anything, why?

((thank you..))

One moment, An..

##Per + Obs = 10, acc

+1##

rolled 1 20-sided die: 12

((Damn LOL..))

::nope, you lost the smell pretty much totally now::

((should have accented -2 as usual))

((LOL I know.. I got greedy))

::the woman named elena is walking dejectedly up the lane::

(let me try again. I'm on bended knee. :))

((nope, it's gone.. it was very faint and you lost track talking to An))

An, there was a faint smell...

::opens vial, then sniffs::

I see.

::you get a minor contact high::

((oh, damn... LOL..))

::but you dont think that was the smell::

((ok))

((Ruiz and An, doing anything?))

An, we should return and inform the Baron and Don..

((Anyone else in he bunker))

Not yet I want to check some more things.

((guards wander around, and soldiers sleep there))

::Turns to a guard:: Sir, a moment..

Ya?

What are the times when the guard changes, here?

::watches the guard::

regularly? We're on constant now... the crew that allowed the spy in...is peelin potatoes

Do you have a visitor log?

Where are they? ::grins at An::

Log started after the breakin was reported, the guards are in Room 24

::turns to An:: After you?

I see.

Thankyou ::goes down the hall::

::grins, and nods, following An::

Sir, contrary to my beliefs... I think we may get to like each other.

I think so.

::When we move to the vicinity of Room 24, I knock on the door::

::Room 24 is open, it's adjacent to the mess, two guards peel potatoes::

::whispers:: Good investigator, bad investigator?

::sly grin:: Which do you prefer?

Either is fine.

::grins again, whispers:: I can play the.. Bad.. One.

Ok

::nods, then takes on a scowling, grimacing countenance, voice icy::

There you are, you lowborn sons-of bitches.

Huh, wha? ::looks up from his peeling::

You apes.. It's ::voice raising:: YOUR fault..

::walks menacingly toward the duo::

::tries to hold him back::

You failed the house, you failed yourself... ::letting An hold me, struggling::

((okay, going to have to cut back now that you're going fast.. Ruiz and An for now))

Its allright "Jim". They're just kids they didn't know better.

Huh, what? Failed the house?

They should have their damn SKULLS beaten in.. Let me at 'em, Larry... ::struggles again, almost letting An let me go::

((ext + impress Ruiz))

::looks to the guards:: I don't know how long I can hold him back. Just tell me why did you let them in.

Let who in?

##ext + imp = 8, acc -2##

rolled 1 20-sided die: 1

((well, ok. lol..))

::they're off guard, but not intimidated::

Tell us before you pay.

I think you know. Information was stolen today, you can tell me quickly who came in today so I can calm Jim here down.

<g4> just a few guild members and a noble or two.. we didnt let anyone in who we thought would be able to open the computer

Let me go, Larry... I can hadle them BOTH.

Noble...?

Yeah, the Hazat come through here to check stuff all the time

What pelon' Noble?!?! ::struggling VERY hard now::

Come on Jim we can go home and snuggle maybe get this out of your system. ::looks to the guards:: He gets crazy like this.

pelon?

((spanish for "fucking"))

Snuggle?

Yes.. What, do you have a fucking problem w/ that, boy?

((This is wrong. LOL))

I dont know what noble... some hazat on the project.. a knight and a baron

((LOL but fun..!))

they had papers

Names. Now.

I Dont Know!

::flashing parchment:: Or the Baron will have you on pig-shit detail. ::smiling::

I try not to question my noble superiors

::to guards:: For your sake I hope you remember.

They never said, they're nobles!

Tell me you remember what they look like.

::he rattles off a description of two local hazat::

::listening and remembering intently::

::Ruiz has seen them before::

::they're definately hazat::

::when they're done:: Now you listen to me. And listen good, apes. The next time I hear that you have failed in your duty.. Just once.. ::Face cold as icy stone:: I will find you, and kill you myself. Got that? DO YOU?!?!!?

umm... yes?

What about the other members. The others who came in?

::looks relieved that An is talking:: Ummm... guild members

What faction..?

on the projects or working with them... err.. engineers... umm...

::whispers something::

A man and woman.

What engineers?

::whispers something back::

What did you say, ape..? REPEAT it. Out LOUD.

I said he left out the Scraver

You can let me go now, Larry. I'm okay.

::lets him go:: Ok, Jim

::turns toward guards:: Anything else you missed? ::evil, sly smile::

::blanches... meekly:: no

What were their names? I want all the names.

Where do we find the names, apes.

They should be on the roster... they all work here... except for one of the engineers who the Chief brought with him...

::enunciating every word:: Are. You. Sure.

and ... umm.. the Scraver ... she said she was with him too and we didnt see any reason not to let her in

Describe her.

::to "Jim":: What was the dead ones name?

::To An, whispering:: Roberto.

::to guards:: What was the engineers name?

short dark hair... dark eyes, real pretty.. that diamond thingie over her eye

Mm-hmm.

And the man with her?

well.. she kinda came after them and said she was with them

::scowling:: so, where's the Chief?

::turns on the guard:: And you let her in. What kind of IDIOT ARE YOU!?! Were you born that way? Or did you get beaten at birth.

::smiling evilly, looking on::

::bears down on the guard:: I should slit your throat for such stupidity.

::quietly:: she started feeling him ::gestures to g4:: up, but i told her we were on duty

shutup!

::moves to intercept "Larry":: No, Larry.. Not now. She. Did. What.?

::backhands g4:: Both of you shut up.

You let her? Larry, what does that make you feel?

((lol hello?))

((okay, tien and ric, you can start back up))

You don't want to know.

((I feel like I'm in the movie L.A. Confidential))

((never saw it))

((LOL))

If you don't want both me and Larry on your sorry asses, You'll shape up. AS of yesterday. Got it.?

::both guards nod vigorously::

Let's leave and "relax", Larry.. There's nothing more for us here..

Good. ::quickly kisses g5:: ::bows and walks out of the room::

::spits and wipes his mouth, muttering::

Not now. ::Evil smile:: Night, apes. ::walks after An:: So, shall we go see the roster?

Lets.

::nods::

After you.

::walking to look at the roster::

::follows::

((LMAO))

::once we get to the register, I'll help An look it over::

::it's not up on a wall or anything, you'll have to ask for it::

((Is it back at the bunker?))

((it's prolly somewhere here, but not posted on a wall))

::looking for who to ask for the roster::

((okay, watch me juggle three at once!)) ::Maria comes down the stairs wearing a thin jumpsuit in dark red finished with black::

you look wonderfull darlin

::smiles winningly and takes his arm again:: Where to?

i was thinking a short stroll in some of the poorer sections and then maybe lunch

odd... but interesting, lead the way

:: extend my elbow and lead her out the door and off to some of the lower middle class

sections of town::

(( i dont want to frighten the poor girl))

so do you enjoy your life here... how is it

being rich and powerfull

It's fine.. I suppose everyone likes to be rich.. but it isnt all important

your brother seems to enjoy it just fine

I dont think you've paid attention... he's been running from it for months

no disrespect i mean i like the guy but he is kinda uptight for my tastes

running from foutune and nobility :: stares up at the sky:: i guess i could understand that

((hey Fizz.. make me a perception + observe roll))

((((8))

rolled 8 20-sided dice: 9 13 13 2 12 5 12 14

((no, Fizz, 1d20))

sorry

((target 8, remember?))

(( hehe its been awhile

rolled 1 20-sided die: 9

((close enough, i'll give it to you))

::you notice a crowd milling about the lower class areas, but an incredibly attractive woman stands out of the crowd.. her dress indicating a Scraver::

::places my hand on the butt of my gun:: wait right here princess i am going to see what this is about

::walks over and trys to find out whats going on in the crowd::

::meanwhile tien and ric get into the city.. heading to the station or house?::

((House))

((if Tien insists))

((I'm following))

There she is, Tien. You should talk to her. She would be more familiar with you.

es my lord

elena!

See if she knows anyone strange that her husband may have met with.

::bleary eyed she regards you with recognition::

::Bless her with the cross as we approach:: How are you doing sister?

::with a defeated look, she motions for you to follow her inside.. if you want::

:;I follow her::

::I follow Tien::

elena, I have a few questions to ask you.

::she sits on a bench in the dim house and nods::

You have been doing some work for the Baron, correct?

Which Baron?

Jaime Eduardo.

::Nods::

Oh.. yes.. some ship i've been helping to renovate

And your Husband, Richaro was working for the baron as well?

no, he was working for the hazat in general.. on some secret project...

he couldnt tell me much about it

With whom was he working? Which guild members?

I dont know

We have just come from the Baron's house.

SOmeone has accessed the think machine that your husband had been using. Information is missing.

::nods, not comprehending the significance::

We think that perhaps, someone killed your husband because of the project he was working on.

We want to find the murderer of your husband.

So do I ::the first conviction she's shown yet::

DO you have any idea as to who he might have met with the past few days.

::stars sobbing again:: Just... that.. whore...

:;Tries to comfort her::

I know trhat this is hard. But do you have any ideas as to any problems he was having?

our marriage wasnt great... he was cheating on me

Did he owe money to anyone?

Not especially.. we're pretty secure with two steady jobs

Fo whom did he work before he came to this job?

various local guild contracts

Can you point out this "whore" elena?

Where any of these for the Decados?

No.. most for the Hazat.. and no, if i could point her out i would have sorted...

her out good a long time ago

Who was your husband's boss?

::to Tien:: See if he might have had contact with a Hazat of the Castenda branch.

he worked for the Duke

No, my sister. His guild boss. His superior?

I dont know, whoever was overseeing the project

Did you husband ever work for the Castenda

So, tell me sister... Did he work for that branch of the house?

yes, i think he was working for the Duke here, indirectly

::Looks at the Don::

((who is the Duke she keeps referring to?))

Sister, the Duke of this planet?

((the duke of this province.. remember, he's letting out his land to the barons as summer homes))

((obviously it's the Duke who rules this area, who is he?))

((ummm Duke name name name name another name de Aragon))

no.. whatever duke's in charge of this city

I see. My don, Is there anything else? I think that we have reached the end here.

::nods:: We will find your husband's murderer ma'am.

Justice will be served. ::Rises to exit the house::

::she nods, thankful:: anything i can do to help

::follows Tien::

::open door for the Don::

We know very little more my Don. I hope that the others are having better success.

((each of you has a piece, however small, of the whole))

((again, L.A. Confidential comes to mind))

((okay, Fizz, you were walking to the crowd))

::it's just an afternoon rush on the market::

::you wouldnt have thought much of it if it werent for the pretty lady::

so whats going on around her lady

::looks surprised:: Market i suppose.. do i know you?

(( was there something odd about there being a crowd

((not really, but she stands out of the crowd))

(( well then i take it back i am on a walk with a bueatifull woman))

(( wait no ))

i was just wondering what was going on with a crowd around you what are you selling babe

::smirks:: Whatever you want handsome ::she's tall and thin, with short dark hair, and dark eyes, the right one with the scraver diamond around it... wearing a multicolored jumpsuit and a worn jacket::

do you have anything that could impress a baroness

and i was wondering what types of arms you are selling

Depends... i might be able to get something... usually i deal in less... hmm.. material... matters

well tell me what you have to sell and i will tell you have i can pay you

::runs a nail down Fizz's chin, turning him on incredibly:: like i said.. less material goods... more other kinds.. and i only charge if you arent any good ::smiles::

listen little lady do you see that woman over that ::points to maria::

she is looking for some arms and i am the one she sent now do you have any or am i wasting my time

::smirks:: So you go for the noble blood hmm?

well if you have nothing i want i guess i will have to go

:: turns to start walking off::

(( gone for like 5 min))

Well... i'm staying in the ::gives a location nearby:: if you change your mind

((Anyone around?))

::an engineer sits behind a desk in a nearby room in the bunker::

::walks up to the desk:: May I have a look at the roster, please?

Exscuse me sir I need to see the roster for today.

Hmm.. you are?

::proffers Baron's document:: About the Baron's business.

Show us the roster, please.

Roster of?

Persons entering and exiting the think machine building.

::he's a small middle aged man with balding dark hair and an engineers eye::

This mornings visitors.

I dont know.. that's the guards' job to keep up with

Who do we inquire about the roster?

I doubt there is one... if you want people that entered they just started... it this morning after the incident...

::levels his gaze on eng:: Where could we find the info we need.

::eyes slitted:: Yes.. Tell us, please.

Do you two know what you're looking for?

Yes, we do.

well, summarize, i've yet to get a concise idea yet

Can you tell us who logged in to the machines today.

yes.. Before the incident.

Good. tell me.

no.. we're using an archaic code.. the hazat like it...

it uses one code.. no individual users

When was the last log in before the incident.

Are there any other means of security other than the guards?

okay.. how about only one of you asks me questions?

::grumbles, then turns to An::

Would you, kind sir?

Yes. When was the last log in? Who did you see last enter the area? What were their names?

this morning.. and i wasnt here until recently

Did you see a scraver?

::grins::

What was her description? Who was her before you?

and watching the room is not my job

Where can I find them? What is your job then sir?

I'm involved in sensitive projects for the Hazat.. i help build things... and your note wont get you any more, since it's heavily classified

Understandable, at least one person here does their job. Who was here before you?

Can you tell him, sir, who was here before you?

((1:16. I'm fading fast...))

((anyone who needs to sleep now besides lee?))

((LOL I understand))

((I do, I do))

((I'm good to go for many more hours. LOL))

((LOL so am I, but.. :))

((vampires))

((college students <g>))

(ROFLMAO got it in one.))

((Well Wraiths do hang out at night))

((Wraiths only sleep when they've been hurt))

((so ric and tien.. your scenes done anyway you can leave and not miss anything))

((LOL true again, An.))

((Someone ping with with a log of the rest of the evening?

((g'night all. See ya next week))

Gotcha. :)

((night)

oops.. ((gotcha))

Night.

night.

((Night))

((Thanks. Good night all.))

((okay, an and ruiz, it's all you for a while))

((ok))

((Ok))