Log for September 21, 1999 (continued)

Text in this color indicates Retroactive Continuity based on later determination of An's relationship to the old woman

(Note that this log has been reorganized to split scenes in different locations so it is easier to follow)

no one, this is my office

::nods:: Mm.. And you got here.. When?

::shrugs:: about an hour ago::

::coughs violently then reaches into his pocket and pulls out a cloth to wipe his mouth::

So, who has authority over security?

::composes himself::

Not me.. i just work here

::looks to An curiously, then continues:: Can you direct us to the chief of security?

I think he's working the door

Thank you. Good day, sir.

::nods to the crazies::

::turns on his heel:: Shall we? ::grins::

::forces a smile:: Yes lets.

::as we're walking, whispering to An:: Are you okay?

Your coughing... Was pretty violent...

Its nothing forget about it.

Then I shall.. ::eyeing him curiously once more, shortly, then eyes face front::

::moving to the Chief's Station::

::no station, he meant the first guard you talked to::

::as we approach the 1st guard, whispering to An:: Good guy, bad guy again?

::whisper:: No, lets try something different.

:What do you want to do?

Lets do the master/evil body guard one.

::grins:: now that I can do. ::face becomes blank, impassive, menacing::

::walk out in front towards the guard::

::falls in step behind and to the right of An::

Who is the cheif of security here?

::looking staright at the guard, silent::

Good, I would like a word with you, I don't think I caught your name.

::getting closer, to the right of An::

How can I find a roster for entrance?

((you realize that they arent telling you names just because that's my general principle with you right cam?))

(( Next I need their fingers))

Jer's got it.. but it's only since we realized the other guards werent keeping up

((no.. you dont know the half of it... he plays a Giovanni in my vampire game))

Jer? Have you noticed a Scraver who comes around?

((LOL omg.. lmao well.. :))

Nope, only been out here for a couple hours

::turning to face Jer::

((Anything out of place about Jer or the chief? I wanna chack them out.))

((nope, they dont seem suspicious))

Really what about Roberto when was he last in?

I dont know.. he hasnt been here this morning.. havent seen him for a while

That makes sense, because he's dead.

Really? When did that happen

He was killed, most likely by a Scraver who waltzed in here and took the info she needed.

::menacing icy look::

Almost positive, and all you imbicels have done is throw us in circles.

Shit.. i gotta make a report.. Jer, watch the door ::he leaves::

::turns to R:: I think we should seek out this scraver.

::nods:: Yes, I think we do. I wonder where we should look?

Perhaps we should find Fizz maybe he has some info.

i am intersted in weapons no you

::Maria smirks as you rejoin her::

shall we continue our walk my lady

::as you walk through the agora you however begin to doubt your statement....you look at maria and keep visualizing the scraver woman::

::no i dont i control my character::

::not in this instance, for some reason you cant get her out of your mind... like a drug::

::i fight it as hard as i can i really like maria::

i dont know maria nobility

its just seems so odd to me that some small group should rule all the rest

Careful.. people tend to jump on republican sentiment...

remember.. the people ruled themselves and that fell apart

i just dont see what makes the nobilty

((B, i can only answer complete statements or questions))

i dont see what makes the nobilty so wonderfull what gives them the right to rule

are you content to feel better than others

Years of practice.. i dont really feel much better than others....but we're taught to lead socially, you're taught to lead in doing, and the church leads spiritually... it's worked for a thousand years

i dont know... ruling never seem so great to me i just saw the stars and knew that i had to be there

::smiles: which is why you joined a guild.. you're able to do that...

i could never fly a spaceship

yeah you could... i could teach you if would like... its not that hard you just have to feel the waves of space

I was never much beyond speaking well and swordfighting... and i'm old enough and set in my ways that i doubt i could seriously become good at anything else

you never know i can see a little fire in your eyes

::smirks:: hmm.. well perhaps i'll talk father into letting me on this little adventure of yours.. my brother and his bodyguard dont seem to want it

you should i would love to have a lady as enchanting as you join us

::she grins and pokes him in the arm:: you know, i get compliments all the time... you're going to have to do better than that

(( can i get back to you in like 15 i have to do something i am not going to smoke but its important ))

::rolls eyes, smiles:: Now that willbe an adventure... To the city?

::walks in step beside An:: You know, I've been wondering.. Why would someone plant Selchakah on the body? It was found too easy, I believe...

Perhaps to give to idea that he died of an od or that he was an addict. Perhaps he traded the info for the drug.

But he wasn't an addict... Elena told us that...

((was he burned, Stephen?))

((not yet, it's only been a bit over an hour))

((you dont know cause of death, remember tien got crap on his rolls))

((Damn, forgot.. :))

We never found out, An...

None. But the vial was found on his body...

Perhaps he overdosed, or was forced to OD and in the haze of the drugs told the password.

((clenched in his cold dead hand))

((what Stephen said.. lol..))

Perhaps. I hope that we find justice for him..

::you guys enter the city proper, but have no idea where Fizz is::

Then let us find Fizz quickly, and talk to him.. Perhaps he has more information...

((stephen, this city has an agora, right?))

Shall we go to the agora?

Good idea. Lead the way. ::follow him::

::moving to the agora::

((Do we see him at all?))

::you wander into the agora of New Barcelona, it's not big as these things go... but it has a certain sedate grandeur all its own::

::you dont see fizz(at least until he gets back)::

::keeping my eyes open as we wander the agora::

::senses alert and hands close to weapons::

::looks for anything (one) who catches his eye::

((gimme a perception + observe, both of you))

##per + ob = 10, acc -2##

rolled 1 20-sided die: 2

##Perception+observe=12##

rolled 2 6-sided dice: 2 1

rolled 1 20-sided die: 12

((omg.. Critical!!))

((cool, my first crit))

((::clapping Cam on the back::))

((that's 8 victory points))

::fizz, you and maria walk into the agora::

::points to Fizz:: There he is, but be careful there's one following them, and an elderly woman following us. ::mutters something to himself about "off her meds"::

::Ruiz's one success lets him notice the rainbow hair::

::whispering:: elderly woman..?

(( can i roll to see if she likes me :) ))

And I see the hair.. I think that is the Scraver we're looking for..

((you can Roleplay to see if she likes you <g>))

(( i mean like a observe roll to see if she looks my way when i dont look at her and stuff

((she's very good at hiding her emotions.. nobles take a while to decide anyway... you're doing good for her letting you touch her still))

::coughs:: It looks that way.

:: i am going to try to hold her hand going very slow i dont want to scare her ::

How close is the elderly woman?

::she might want to, but not in public.. she is a ruling noble and has an image after all::

And the Scraver to Fizz and the woman?

Why don't we... Meet.. Fizz and the noblewoman?

::moving to intercept fizz and the noblewoman::

::that elderly woman.. gone.. as soon as you saw her she melted back into the crowd::

::follows:: The elderly lady is gone.

::nods almost imperceptibly:: That is okay, but the Scraver..

::you get across the agora and you're all together::

Fizz!!! ::moving to hug him, whispering in his ear::

(( is the don with them ))

:: recoiles :: what the hell are you doing

You're being followed. By the Scraver. ::Hugging him tight::

::looks to Maria;: My lady.

::whispering:: shut up and listen.

::as ruiz give him information that doesnt mean anything::

:: in a hushed whisper:: you dont think i know that

((lol.. Can I see her, right now?))

::kisses Maria on the cheek and whispers:: You are in danger we must get to safety.

((no, you dont really know what to look for.. especially in the crowd))

(( can i roll to see if notice her

(( I can still see her? ))

((yes, cam can pick her out, the successes carry onward))

((Fizz can see her, since that's half of what he's thinking about))

((Still coming this way?))

(( arg no he is not he is infatuated with Maria

::she's talking to someone in a stall a few yards away::

:: loudly :: well guys it been a bad day and i think we should go get drink what do ya say :: winking fast ::

::maria is sort of taken aback and will follow::

::nods, falls into step behind them::

::stays toward the back keeping himself between the group and the scraver::

(( since i am the drunk of the group do i know any bartenders that are like kinda friends

(( people that would help me in a jam ))

((not here, you've only been here for a day))

(( have i been her before ))

(( i have that i have traveled alot merit right ))

((roll me a d20 and try to get under your well-traveled of 5))

rolled 1 20-sided die: 15

((nope, you never visited this particular city))

(( i think i should get something to add to that ))

((Since I'm from here where are some good clubs))

((what are you looking for?))

((Any crouded loud bar or club))

((yeah, there's one not too far))

(( somewhere with a good backdoor and a place where i can get some ratty clothes

::heads off:: follow me.

::The Cracked Pearl is just serving its lunch crowd, and only has ale to drink...

::follow after extending his arm once more to maria

the noise of patrons fills the low wooden room::

::enters through the front::

::falls in behind An::

:: to maria:: stay close and do whatever i do

::maria nods, unconvinced of her danger::

((is there any destitue look in people with like cloaks big coats ))

::looks for a waiter::

((not really, they arent allowed into the agora much during the market time))

::you grab a table and a serving wench eventuall comes by::

What can i do for ya, lords an ladies?

::gets to a table and sits watching the door::

:: walks over to an::

::sits with the wall to his back, scanning the crowd::

protect her i am going to make a show for you guys and when i do i want you guys to sneak out

::the wench sees that you wont be here long and leaves::

I do not run, if we go we go together.

::goes to the bar orders a shot and waits:: listen i can handle myself i worry about her and her safety do this for me i dont forget favors

Do me a favor, I don't lose the people I work with, so stay safe, she will be fine.

i will stay safe but just let me do this ok... when put on my show go out the back if you can

Ok. ::looks to Maria:: We have reason to believe that this woman will kill for the information

brb, gotta get a book...

she has and will kill anyone who stands in her way.

:: me and An exchange info on what the woman looks like ::

(( is it the girl that wants me ))

((his description is very vague, but doesnt contradict her appearance))

l::ooks at everyone does anyone have pencil and paper or something of this setting to write with::

::looks for the woman::

::she didnt follow you in::

She's not in here but she's most likely wating outside, pehaps even in the back.

rolled 1 20-sided die: 14

:: waits for a bit ::

((hmm.. ::looks at the die roll and cackles evilly::))

i am going to go outside and look for her and try to distract them :: looks to An:: can you handle youself

Ok. ::coughs:: Of course I can.

:: looks over at Ruiz, smile:: yeah you guys will be fine

##calm + psi = 7, acc -2##

rolled 1 20-sided die: 5

((+3 dex, sac a wyrd Ruiz))

:: grasps Maria's hand kisses it softly:: i am going now i truely enjoyed our walk.

if i live through this i will see you again :: gets up to leave and go outside ::

::maria nods, still without a clue::

::puts a hand on Fizz's shoulder:: Walk with the Eternal One, friend.

:: as i walk out the door i glace back to maria and make eye contact for a second::

::coughs violently again::

::looks to Maria:: He'll be fine. What is your view on the whole idea.

What in the Dark is going on?

::watching the scene::

I'm not quite sure, but hopefully my assumptions are correct. It is better save than sorry.

((okay, percep + observe when you get outside Fizz))

(( ummm no numbers ))

rolled 1 20-sided die: 8

((wow, what a night))

(( having much much fun))

((you spot her right off, she's mingling with a crowd watching the door))

:: walk up to her :: so are you still interested ?

((you also notice an old woman watching the bar))

:: smiling my scoundrel smile ::

Sure.. ::raises an eyebrow:: what'd you have in mind?

rolled 1 20-sided die: 4

i dont know find some place cosy and get to know all that a merchant like yourself has to offer

((this woman is Really Really hot, you notice again))

(( i always get the hot ones :) ))

sure.. lead the way.. by the way.. i just love your hair

:: raised hand and scruffs his hair::

So.. what's your name? I'm El

:: leads her to a shitty motel or someplace to rent a room::

::okay, you plunk down a couple talens on the room and go in::

:: i pull her into a kiss as i swifly pull out my gun and press it against her chin and then pull away::

((roll me your ego + fight... 7, no accenting))

rolled 1 20-sided die: 3

((okay ::makes a note::))

you like it rough huh? I'm game

no i like to know who the fuck is trailing my friends

((you kissed her... hmm... you're going to have a hard time pulling the trigger))

and your going to look none to alluring with an exit would that size of an apple

(( forcing images of maria in my mind to fight her ))

Why do you think i was trailing your friends? I was following you

rolled 1 20-sided die: 7

can i roll intimadation

::pressing the gun hard and pulling on the hair to give her a shot of pain::

::stands and starts heading out the front door with no warning:: I'm not going to let his ego get him killed.

An.. We should stay with her.

::looks back over his shoulder:: Stay with her.

::nods:: Walk with the Eternal One.

::steps outside:: The first person to tell me where ::describes fizz and woman:: went to

I can tell you ::an old voice behind An::

::spin around:: Where?

::an old woman, with one white blind eye, stands hunched before you::

::bows:: Good day mother.

::pulls them out of his pocket::

::surprised:: Mother..!??

::takes them:: follow me ::mutters:: my my, 15 firebirds... the boy's got money to spend... not that he comes to visit when he's back in town in his fancy cape and all of that

::she slowly leads An towards the motel::

::is starting to get an Idea what this is about::

((first roll me introvert + Impress, -2, =4))

rolled 1 20-sided die: 14

::she's telling you the complete truth, you're positive of it::

:: try to force maria into my mind with all my will::

(( fizz really likes her and can i spend some sort of points to help me with this

((sac a wyrd and roll passion))

rolled 1 20-sided die: 17

((would have been 11 with modifiers))

(( is there anything i can do ))

::going to try and leave the room

((you're having a crisis of internal consistency... stalemate))

((you can back down, but pulling the trigger would leave you guilty for weeks))

:: pulls the gun down :: women with no challenge bore me and frankly so do you ::trying to sound serious:: and then i walk out::

::as fizz walks out of the building the woman points, says An better come by for lunch before he goes on his trip, then merges back with the crowd::

((mark off 15 birds cam))

:: walks up to An :: lets get out of here

that woman has some kind of bad voodoo... we need to get out of here :: realizing :: where is maria

well lets get back to her and get someplace safe

Go, on I need to take care of something.

you dont want to go in there if you do dont let her touch you she's got something i dont even want to mess with

I'll keep that in mind ::walks towards the motel::

((anything going on back at the club?))

((nope.. the threat was vastly overestimated))

:: walks back to the club and enters:;

:: walks over to Ruiz and Maria:;

Hello friend Fizz. Is everything okay?

i dont know what is going on... all i know is i need a drink

:: orders a stiff drink and downs it ::

:: anyway we need to get out of here

::follows Maria and Fizz::

:: i am going to escort them back to the house::

i must go now i am going to check the ship and see that they dont mess with it

::walks into the motel::

((make me a percep + observe cam))

rolled 1 20-sided die: 1

((there's a cloying scent on the air... like sweat, but with a world of difference))

::the woman, however, is gone::

((What time is it?))

((prolly about an hour after noon))

:: get up extend my arm to Maria and leads them out ::

((lol oops.. I thought you meant right now.. :))

::head back out and look for her::

Damn! ::punch the wall::

::head back to the bar::

::An hurts his hand::

(( be gone for the most like 15 min ))

((we're almost done))

(( i really have to go ))

::you get back and settle down with your info::

steven are you leaving

I ahve to say,. Stephen, that was one of the best sessions we've had.

dont wait for me i want to talk to you about stuff

yeah.. i'm going to check mail then sleep.. got class at 10:20

oh.. exp for last session?

ok i will write you mail on fizzs feelings about this

gaming usually works better when you can play more than an hour

and i think this is our longest so far... 4.5 or so hours

And we got a lot done..

who knows.. mebbe next week you'll actually get started on your quest...

but every week you dont i get more ideas

LOL lmao maybe.. This is fun, also.. :)

Okay all.. Gotta run.. Have a good week!

so anyone interested on how this came about?

Well, yes, I am... LOL hold on..

i have a neat Tarot deck for Ravenloft D&D.. i pulled out the high deck...

in pairs and made a game off of what they came out as