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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 6170949" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>JOHN PLAY</p><p>“03 PLAY FOR KEEPS”</p><p>SEGMENT 68</p><p>“AFTERMATH: THE REAL DEAL”</p><p></p><p>DRAVAGO 6, 997 EARLY MORNING</p><p></p><p>They carefully return to the fortress and find…. Additional dead bodies? The massive Golem is still there but the great hallway shows signs of more battle also.</p><p></p><p>Kerri and John look at each other. They are both thinking the same thing.</p><p></p><p>To an unknowing eye, the place looks somewhat deserted. But the Excoriates know better. The place was infiltrated AFTER they weakened its defenses and pushed the leaders outside of the fortress. Someone came in and after them and was looking for something.</p><p></p><p>It takes time but they find the leader’s main rooms. It is obvious that someone has gone through his stuff. Several books are missing and items appeared removed. The persons involved knew what they were doing.</p><p></p><p>“Evaluation.” Says Kerri to her team.</p><p></p><p>“New bodies have small and concise mortal injuries. Professionals. Professional assassins.” States Simon.</p><p></p><p>“Used small weapons. Mostly piercing.” Adds Snookie.</p><p></p><p>“Thuranni” says Kerri and Play together. </p><p></p><p>“The real question is- Did they do this as a means to remove rivals or was your client involved?” suggests Play trying to keep Kaius’ involvement a secret from the others.</p><p></p><p>“They were looking for something. Something predetermined. He hired them also. We did the hard work while they got the glory.”</p><p></p><p>They look around some more and find a few hidden ledgers and other items of interest and value. Play finds a mask that he likes the looks of. It allows for better perception skills.</p><p></p><p>Using her inherent teleportation skills, Kerri brings everyone back to her own place. Each return to their own tower to sort items found and reflects on the prior day and night’s activities.</p><p></p><p>Kerri gently knocks on Play’s door and enters. He still has the mask out. It is black with green under the eyes and red marks above and below the eyes. </p><p></p><p>“allo.” He says quietly.</p><p></p><p>“Reflecting?” she asks as she sits on the bed near the mask.</p><p></p><p>He nods while looking at the mask.</p><p></p><p>“You seem to have a special interest in this mask.” She points out. She picks it up and looks at it. White material covers the eyes which strike her as odd. She motions to Play with the mask and he nods yes. She puts it on. She can see perfectly through the material. “What else does it do?”</p><p></p><p>“Dark vision, long range. Detects things. Still working on that. I may have Cue look at it when I get back to Sharn.” This is the first time he notices the mask doesn’t even muffle the voice. Strange but unique.</p><p></p><p>“About the assassin…..”</p><p></p><p>“Books say his name was Killian ir’Shire. Born and raised in Korth. Has several children. Possibly the two people that escaped with him. Learned psionics at a monastery.”</p><p></p><p>“You got all of that already from his books?” she says with surprise.</p><p></p><p>He holds up his magical gloves and smirks innocently.</p><p></p><p>Silence.</p><p></p><p>“What is bothering you?” she asks after she takes the mask off.</p><p></p><p>“Ever hear of someone or some group called The Face of the False Moon?”</p><p></p><p>“No.”</p><p></p><p>“Me neither. Killian worked with this ‘Face’ . They were watching me. Watching me ever since my father… was killed before my eyes. They seemed to be approving of my actions. How I live my life. Do my job.”</p><p></p><p>“Killian was a psion. He may have read your mind and played on your weaknesses.”</p><p></p><p>“I thought of that but…. I think he was speaking truthfully.”</p><p></p><p>“It won’t do you any good to worry about it. Besides… aren’t you on vacation? What would you like to do?”</p><p></p><p>Play smiles in a flirtatious way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 6170949, member: 9255"] JOHN PLAY “03 PLAY FOR KEEPS” SEGMENT 68 “AFTERMATH: THE REAL DEAL” DRAVAGO 6, 997 EARLY MORNING They carefully return to the fortress and find…. Additional dead bodies? The massive Golem is still there but the great hallway shows signs of more battle also. Kerri and John look at each other. They are both thinking the same thing. To an unknowing eye, the place looks somewhat deserted. But the Excoriates know better. The place was infiltrated AFTER they weakened its defenses and pushed the leaders outside of the fortress. Someone came in and after them and was looking for something. It takes time but they find the leader’s main rooms. It is obvious that someone has gone through his stuff. Several books are missing and items appeared removed. The persons involved knew what they were doing. “Evaluation.” Says Kerri to her team. “New bodies have small and concise mortal injuries. Professionals. Professional assassins.” States Simon. “Used small weapons. Mostly piercing.” Adds Snookie. “Thuranni” says Kerri and Play together. “The real question is- Did they do this as a means to remove rivals or was your client involved?” suggests Play trying to keep Kaius’ involvement a secret from the others. “They were looking for something. Something predetermined. He hired them also. We did the hard work while they got the glory.” They look around some more and find a few hidden ledgers and other items of interest and value. Play finds a mask that he likes the looks of. It allows for better perception skills. Using her inherent teleportation skills, Kerri brings everyone back to her own place. Each return to their own tower to sort items found and reflects on the prior day and night’s activities. Kerri gently knocks on Play’s door and enters. He still has the mask out. It is black with green under the eyes and red marks above and below the eyes. “allo.” He says quietly. “Reflecting?” she asks as she sits on the bed near the mask. He nods while looking at the mask. “You seem to have a special interest in this mask.” She points out. She picks it up and looks at it. White material covers the eyes which strike her as odd. She motions to Play with the mask and he nods yes. She puts it on. She can see perfectly through the material. “What else does it do?” “Dark vision, long range. Detects things. Still working on that. I may have Cue look at it when I get back to Sharn.” This is the first time he notices the mask doesn’t even muffle the voice. Strange but unique. “About the assassin…..” “Books say his name was Killian ir’Shire. Born and raised in Korth. Has several children. Possibly the two people that escaped with him. Learned psionics at a monastery.” “You got all of that already from his books?” she says with surprise. He holds up his magical gloves and smirks innocently. Silence. “What is bothering you?” she asks after she takes the mask off. “Ever hear of someone or some group called The Face of the False Moon?” “No.” “Me neither. Killian worked with this ‘Face’ . They were watching me. Watching me ever since my father… was killed before my eyes. They seemed to be approving of my actions. How I live my life. Do my job.” “Killian was a psion. He may have read your mind and played on your weaknesses.” “I thought of that but…. I think he was speaking truthfully.” “It won’t do you any good to worry about it. Besides… aren’t you on vacation? What would you like to do?” Play smiles in a flirtatious way. [/QUOTE]
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