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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3956188" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Terror in Freeport - Part 6a: The Shakedown</strong></p><p></p><p>“From what I can gather from the records,” said Sebastian, “Verlaine’s men were looking fro street maps in the Eastern District and Scurvytown. They wanted to see how the sewers in the Eastern District match up with the Merchant District and the rest of town.”</p><p></p><p>They stood in front of the Office of Public Records. Most of the city’s denizens gave them a wide berth.</p><p></p><p>“Let me guess,” said Kham. “They lead right from the bricked up house to Verlaine’s home.”</p><p></p><p>“I’m afraid so. As for Verlaine…”</p><p></p><p>“What about him,” said Kham. “Verlaine took office right after Anton Drac was assassinated. Before that, he was just a typical sailing merchant. Drac’s lackey through and through.”</p><p></p><p>Beldin swung the lajatang around thoughtfully. “Verlaine diversified his holdings too, including a big chunk of Freeport’s masonry trade. Strange business for a ship merchant to get into.”</p><p></p><p>“Unless you’re looking to build a lighthouse,” said Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Right,” said Sebastian. “According to the records, Verlaine is currently overseeing a number of projects for the Sea Lord, including construction of the lighthouse. But that’s not the bad part.”</p><p></p><p>“There’s a bad part?” asked Vlad.</p><p></p><p>“Milos was the main consultant on the project.”</p><p></p><p>“Of course he was,” said Kham. </p><p></p><p>“Company,” said Cal.</p><p></p><p>Six guardsmen led by a captain were approaching.</p><p></p><p>“This day just keeps getting better and better,” said Sebastian. “What seems to be the problem?”</p><p></p><p>“Your presence is requested at the Courts by Chief Councilor Verlaine in connection with your unlawful entry into a restricted area!”</p><p></p><p>“He’s right,” Kham said nonchalantly. “We did do that.” His hands inched towards the folds of his jacket.</p><p></p><p>“You are also charged with impersonating an officer,” said the guard captain. One hand was on the hilt of his sword. “Now will you come peacefully or do we have to use force?”</p><p></p><p>Kham’s pistols were out in an instant, pointed at the guard captain’s chest. BLAM! BLAM! </p><p></p><p>The captain fell backwards in a red and black spray of blood and smoke. His hand reached for his sword, but Kham had two more pistols out in the blink of an eye. </p><p></p><p>BLAM! BLAM!</p><p></p><p>Everyone froze in shock. Then Cal, Beldin, and Vlad drew their weapons, just in time to face off against the angry guardsmen. Bijoux leaped back and swung her sling overhead.</p><p></p><p>“What did you do that for?” shouted Sebastian. He pointed his palms towards the guards. “You just shot a Captain of the Guard!”</p><p></p><p>“Relax,” said Kham. “They’re just more of Verlaine’s thugs.” He returned the two pistols to their holsters and drew two more. “Now if you’ll excuse me.”</p><p></p><p>“Fuco aspergo!” shouted Sebastian. Two guardsmen fell to the ground, unconscious.</p><p></p><p>Only one guard was still left standing. He fled for his life.</p><p></p><p>“Now we’re in for it,” said Vlad. “They’re going to come looking for us!”</p><p></p><p>“Over here!” said a familiar voice. It was Brother Egil, waving to them from an alley. “Kham, I’m so glad I found you in time! I don’t know what those brutes intended for you, but I can only assume it was what they have planned for poor Lucius.”</p><p></p><p>“Lucius?” asked Cal, pulling his axe out of a guard’s corpse.</p><p></p><p>“Yes,” said Egil. “The ssanu have taken him.”</p><p></p><p>“Damn it Egil,” said Kham, reloading his pistols. “You lost Lucius again?”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3956188, member: 3285"] [b]Terror in Freeport - Part 6a: The Shakedown[/b] “From what I can gather from the records,” said Sebastian, “Verlaine’s men were looking fro street maps in the Eastern District and Scurvytown. They wanted to see how the sewers in the Eastern District match up with the Merchant District and the rest of town.” They stood in front of the Office of Public Records. Most of the city’s denizens gave them a wide berth. “Let me guess,” said Kham. “They lead right from the bricked up house to Verlaine’s home.” “I’m afraid so. As for Verlaine…” “What about him,” said Kham. “Verlaine took office right after Anton Drac was assassinated. Before that, he was just a typical sailing merchant. Drac’s lackey through and through.” Beldin swung the lajatang around thoughtfully. “Verlaine diversified his holdings too, including a big chunk of Freeport’s masonry trade. Strange business for a ship merchant to get into.” “Unless you’re looking to build a lighthouse,” said Vlad. “Right,” said Sebastian. “According to the records, Verlaine is currently overseeing a number of projects for the Sea Lord, including construction of the lighthouse. But that’s not the bad part.” “There’s a bad part?” asked Vlad. “Milos was the main consultant on the project.” “Of course he was,” said Kham. “Company,” said Cal. Six guardsmen led by a captain were approaching. “This day just keeps getting better and better,” said Sebastian. “What seems to be the problem?” “Your presence is requested at the Courts by Chief Councilor Verlaine in connection with your unlawful entry into a restricted area!” “He’s right,” Kham said nonchalantly. “We did do that.” His hands inched towards the folds of his jacket. “You are also charged with impersonating an officer,” said the guard captain. One hand was on the hilt of his sword. “Now will you come peacefully or do we have to use force?” Kham’s pistols were out in an instant, pointed at the guard captain’s chest. BLAM! BLAM! The captain fell backwards in a red and black spray of blood and smoke. His hand reached for his sword, but Kham had two more pistols out in the blink of an eye. BLAM! BLAM! Everyone froze in shock. Then Cal, Beldin, and Vlad drew their weapons, just in time to face off against the angry guardsmen. Bijoux leaped back and swung her sling overhead. “What did you do that for?” shouted Sebastian. He pointed his palms towards the guards. “You just shot a Captain of the Guard!” “Relax,” said Kham. “They’re just more of Verlaine’s thugs.” He returned the two pistols to their holsters and drew two more. “Now if you’ll excuse me.” “Fuco aspergo!” shouted Sebastian. Two guardsmen fell to the ground, unconscious. Only one guard was still left standing. He fled for his life. “Now we’re in for it,” said Vlad. “They’re going to come looking for us!” “Over here!” said a familiar voice. It was Brother Egil, waving to them from an alley. “Kham, I’m so glad I found you in time! I don’t know what those brutes intended for you, but I can only assume it was what they have planned for poor Lucius.” “Lucius?” asked Cal, pulling his axe out of a guard’s corpse. “Yes,” said Egil. “The ssanu have taken him.” “Damn it Egil,” said Kham, reloading his pistols. “You lost Lucius again?” [/QUOTE]
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