Paridon Book II: A Taste For Power (IC)

[kinem]

"One more thing." Father Berman looks at the gnome. "Do you know anything about the bird-masked lunatics who attacked us? The masks were locked and rigged to kill."

[Theroc]

Rhiannon leaned over to Ru, so as not to distract the clockmaker or Father Berman from their discussion. She spoke softly, though not in a particularly quite voice, loud enough for anyone listening for her words(within close proximity, at least) to hear her, but quiet enough that those listening to the discourse between Father Berman and the clockmaker would be able to continue listening.

"Ready whenever you are. If we investigate any dives, perhaps we should leave out the part where I am part of the Constabulary while in those places... many people feel ill at ease around anyone with the Law behind them..."

[InVinoVeritas]

"Bird masked lunatics? Never heard of them.... wait, were those the folks in the carriage who attacked you when we went into custody?"

Pigglemorth looks confused, and a little scared, as he meets everyone's gaze in turn.

Darian

Definitely nothing there. He has nothing to do with them.

Pigglemorth looks down a moment and concludes, "Thank you. My life is forfeit, has been ever since the new year. I understand that now. But I sincerely hope we can finally pull that monster Alek down."

[industrygothica]

"We're done here," Darian says simply, and walks out of the room.

[kinem]

Father Berman tells the little lunatic "Your life may be forfeit - the judge will have to decide that - but it may not be too late for your soul to avoid an eternity of hell, if you truly repent and trust in Lady Ezra. I will speak with you after the trial."

[Rhun]

Skyler nods at Darian's words, and moves to follow the man out of the cell.

[jkason]

If no one else has any questions, Ru will join the others, leaving Pigglemorth to his cell.

[Rhun]

Outside the cell, following Darian, Skyler asks "So what is our next move, then?"

[Theroc]

Rhiannon followed the other two outside, her eyes resting on the man who she couldn't help but feel disliked her, or at the very least had no interested in hearing her introduce herself, which was odd.

"Yes, what do you feel the best course of action would be?"

[industrygothica]

Originally Posted by Theroc

Rhiannon followed the other two outside, her eyes resting on the man who she couldn't help but feel disliked her, or at the very least had no interested in hearing her introduce herself, which was odd.

"Yes, what do you feel the best course of action would be?"

Darian doesn't hold hide gaze any longer when he replied to the half-elf, looking her square in the eyes. She'll know son enough, he thinks.

"We determine our mission," he says. His voice is low and deep, articulate with just a hint of a noble accent. Though whether it was nobility or just plain conceit, one couldn't say.

"Is it to get this vile drug off the street, or is it to convict Alec by whatever means necessary? Maybe it is something else completely?"

[Rhun]

Skyler considers Darian's words. "Could not one serve the other?" he asks, his voice low. "In removing the drug from the street, perhaps we would come across further evidence of Alek's involvement?"

[Ivid]

Originally Posted by industrygothica

"Is it to get this vile drug off the street, or is it to convict Alec by whatever means necessary? Maybe it is something else completely?"

Calahan laughs, his voice rasping, as if someone rubbed to pieces of rusty metal against each other:

"I vote for Alek. Compared to what it would take to infiltrate the drug dealers,
this will be easier, quicker, and..." mocking grin to Darian, "certainly more satisfying. - Everyone here would enjoy nothing more than make this bastard bleed. So, why not listen to our guts this time?"

[jkason]

Originally Posted by Ivid

Calahan laughs, his voice rasping, as if someone rubbed to pieces of rusty metal against each other:

"I vote for Alek. Compared to what it would take to infiltrate the drug dealers,
this will be easier, quicker, and..." mocking grin to Darian, "certainly more satisfying. - Everyone here would enjoy nothing more than make this bastard bleed. So, why not listen to our guts this time?"

Ru frowns, shaking his head. "If Pigglemorth is right, then one of our own ignored the pleas of a citizen at best, or is on Alek's payroll at worst. If that's the case, we need to clean our own house first. Any case we may want to make against Alek is going to be tainted--or could be further undermined--by any inside man he has.

"I say we look at the rolls, see if we can find out of Pigglemorth's officer is actually one of ours."

[Rhun]

"Then let us find this man," says Skyer. "Where are the rolls kept?"

[Neurotic]

Eugene joins the discourse once everyone is out of the cell.

"We could split up. One or two of us could go through the rolls, while others ascertain several possible places to visit. Alek is high profile member and it should be fairly easy to find out which places he frequents and even what are on his payroll directly or indirectly."

[Tiali]

I be knowing the streets purty well. If I could see me a list of who were working that day in that part of the city, I could be telling you who our suspects be. Cliff rubs his beard some more.

If we be splitting up, I be going with the group to view the rolls. He declares.

[Rhun]

"I can visit some of these 'dives.' However, it might be best if there was someone who knows that side of the city with me."

[jkason]

"Canvasing random places of ill repute seems like a lot of unfocused effort," Ru says. "But if this insider exists, I suspect we'll have a much more difinitive place to start looking. I suggest we don't expend any manpower on the street until then."

[Rhun]

Skyler nods, and then shrugs. "Perhaps, but we seem to be quite a large group for a simple task of pouring over the rolls, trying to determine who Pigglemorth reported to. And that is on the assumption that there really is an inside man; the constalbesfailure to report could simply be caused by laziness or a disbelief of Pigglemorth's report. We should attempt to find him, of course...but it may not get us anywhere."

[kinem]

"We need to do all three" Father Berman says. "Protect the public from the drug, deal with Alek, and find the officer Pigglemorth dealt with.

The gnome mentioned Edditomas' shop. We should have a look there as soon as possible. Also, we should take another look at the smouldering remains of Combledorn Manor."