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<blockquote data-quote="El Jefe" data-source="post: 2813927" data-attributes="member: 19990"><p>03-12-06, 08:50 PM #81 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>And a good time was had by all</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Ryland: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>"Sir, allow me to explain. My name is Ryland Phineas Pike, and I was hired by Phindo here to catch the vandals that have been painting imflammatory remarks on his house. As you can see these callow youths have struck again, but this time they were caught by myself, although you may notice that I didn't escape the encounter completely unscathed", he indicates the egg as he says the last part. </p><p></p><p>"Watchman for hire, eh?", asked the sergeant. "Just see to it that you don't get too big for your britches."</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>"There was one other boy with them. I'm sure you can find out his name from his compatriots here." </p><p></p><p>The sergeant seemed to take it all in stride. "Oh, I think I know who we're looking for", he allowed. "We've seen these two and their little partner in crime before."</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>"It has been my pleasure to assist the guard in aprrehending these little vandals as it lowers neighborhood morale to have a member of the community repeatedly maligned. I would think a happy neighborhood results in less work for you in the end, and I know your time is valuable." </p><p></p><p>The guard stared blankly at Ryland as he spoke. "You want my job, Bud, you go down to the station house and fill out an application. Otherwise, don't tell me what to do."</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>In a slightly louder voice he says so that the crowd will hear, "It should be known that further attacks on the honor and integrity of Phindo and his family will not be tolerated. This man is a credit to your neighborhood and deserves your respect." </p><p></p><p>Everyone seemed to react to Ryland's little speech a little differently. Phindo and his sons stood tall in front of their doorway, arms folded and chests jutting out just a little bit more than they had a moment before. The patrolman regarded the gnome as something of a crackpot, and most of the other neighbors took it as a sign to go back to their homes and get some rest.</p><p></p><p>Orders were given, and the perpetrators were seized by their shoulders and helped roughly to their feet.</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>In a quieter voice to the sergeant he says indicating Mortimer, "That man over there was willing to help, it would be nice if the city could somehow recognize his assistance. Perhaps a letter of appreciation?" </p><p></p><p>After what had just transpired, the ranking officer couldn't be much less impressed. With a snort of disgust, he stated, "Yeah, we'll get right on that." He snapped his fingers at the one guard who wasn't escorting a prisoner, and snapped, "Pauley", indicating the man's name, and then pointed to Mortimer's house. The other guard strolled over and knocked on the door. Mortimer answered, appearing frightened that the Watch would have anything to do with him, until the guard extended a hand and muttered something that Ryland couldn't hear. He did hear what Mortimer had to say after the guard left, as did anyone else in the neighborhood who wasn't fast asleep: "Edna! Did you hear that! The watch commended me for helping catch those hooligans! I hope they give 'em a good thumping, too!"</p><p></p><p>Phindo decided that repainting the door could wait until morning, and thanked Ryland once again before turning in for the night. Ryland stood there in Phindo's front yard, as peace and quiet once again descended over the little neighborhood not far from the river gate in the wall.</p><p></p><p>It's after midnight, and Ryland will have to start reciting old gnomish nursery rhymes once again to stay awake much longer. </p><p>__________________</p><p>03-12-06, 09:31 PM #82 </p><p>Salix </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Spoiler: </p><p></p><p>Ryland heads back to the RDI for the evening. He reports to the office early (7 AM) in the morning. As he walks towards the Inn he thinks, It's not exactly like protecting wagon trains from brigands, but I guess it all pays.</p><p></p><p>OOC: I guess I'll be on hold a little until the other two finish up?</p><p></p><p>__________________</p><p>03-13-06, 12:56 AM #83 </p><p>Xaov </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by El Jefe</p><p>My pleasure, glad you like it. Given present trends, that may depend entirely on Enialis's ability to penetrate a clandestine affair. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>heh aww. Sure put all the pressure on me. *sigh*</p><p></p><p>I'm just trying to act as the character would act.</p><p></p><p>note to self: pick up the pace a bit.</p><p>__________________</p><p>03-13-06, 01:31 AM #84 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Goodnight, Sweet Prince</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Ryland: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>OOC: I guess I'll be on hold a little until the other two finish up? </p><p></p><p>That's right. Hopefully, they won't take too long. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 02:42 AM #85 </p><p>Xaov </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>Spoiler: </p><p>Enialis sits by his father, after they eat they talk a little bit about his mother and the events that led up to her disappearance His father tells him that he feels he caused her disappearance, he didn't feel like he paid enough attention to her.</p><p></p><p>He mentions that he wishes he could go back. Wishes he could've known what happened to her.</p><p></p><p>Enialis then decides upon his method of action.</p><p></p><p>Enialis puts his Cherished Guisarme in the corner of the house and rides out to the bakery.</p><p></p><p>He dismounts and walks up the stairs to the building looking for some sort of bell or something</p><p></p><p>If he finds one he'll ring it. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 03:10 AM #86 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Devlin begins moving down the hallway, pausing to listen at each door for sounds of occupancy.</p><p></p><p>ooc: Listen checks: 17, 21, 19, 18 </p><p>__________________</p><p></p><p>03-13-06, 06:07 AM #87 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Anyone Home?</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Enialis: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>He dismounts and walks up the stairs to the building looking for some sort of bell or something</p><p></p><p>If he finds one he'll ring it. </p><p></p><p>At this late hour, the bakery is closed (as are most other businesses on Baker Street). There is no bell to ring. One could knock on the door to the shop downstairs if one wished the inhabitants to answer, but they might not be expecting visitors this time of the evening. There is also a gate to an alley between the Faversham bakery and the next building. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 06:13 AM #88 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>And, behind door number one...</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>Devlin begins moving down the hallway, pausing to listen at each door for sounds of occupancy. </p><p></p><p>Mindful of not beeing seen, Devlin crept down the hallway, listening at each door for signs of activity within. Behind the first, he heard a man and a woman talking about something...as best he could make out, it was some sort of amorous encounter. Behind the second he heard the distinctive sound of heavy snoring...perhaps someone had turned in quite early this evening? Behind the last two, he heard only silence. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 07:23 AM #89 </p><p>Xaov </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>Spoiler: </p><p>*Enialis walks over to the gate. *</p><p>Does there appear to be lights on inside the house?</p><p></p><p>if not he'll walk over to the store front and knock. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 12:42 PM #90 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>The lights are on and...</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Enialis: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>Does there appear to be lights on inside the house? </p><p></p><p>Enialis walked over to the gate and looked at the side of the Faversham household. He could hear activity from inside, people going up and down stairs, and what was probably the preparation of the evening meal. The interior appeared lit by candlelight. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 02:37 PM #91 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Devlin pauses at the sleeping person's door. Hmm, I wonder... he thinks to himself as he checks the hallway to make sure he's alone. Devlin then produces a set of lockpicking tools from a belt pouch. I hope this works. He then checks the door to see if it's locked and, if it is, tries to unlock it so he can get a look at the occupant.</p><p></p><p>ooc: Open Locks check, if necessary: 24 (I'm taking 20 on this because I don't have many ranks in this skill and I should have the time. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 05:10 PM #92 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>We'll leave the light on...</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>He then checks the door to see if it's locked and, if it is, tries to unlock it so he can get a look at the occupant. </p><p></p><p>The reverbrating door was indeed locked, if one considered that the "locks" on the doors to the rooms at St. Arnold's were little more than simple hook-and-eye arrangements. The privy doors in the better parts of town sported more secure arrangements. Devlin was no great shakes at picking locks, but nobody came or went in the little hall over the bar for some time, so he was able to try, try again until he got it right. The little hook slipped off its shim, and clattered with enough report to frighten a mouse, but not much more. Judging from the sound coming from within the room, the occupant seemed to not have noticed.</p><p></p><p>Devlin eased open the door to get a look inside. There, sprawled over a dingy cot like the one in Devlin's room was a thin man with a hat pulled down over his eyes. He was mustaschioed, bearded with a goatee, and otherwise as close to Frum's scrawled sketch as anyone else Devlin had encountered that day. The room stank of something potent...icewine, maybe?</p><p></p><p>Behind him, Devlin heard footsteps coming up the stairs. It was a wonder he heard them over all the racket in the room. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 06:22 PM #93 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Devlin quickly steps inside, closes the door, and resets the eyehook. He steps lightly toward the cot to get a closer look at the sleeping man. He also takes a look around the room for any personal belongings that might bear some sort of identification. </p><p> </p><p>03-13-06, 06:51 PM #94 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Let sleeping dogs...</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>He steps lightly toward the cot to get a closer look at the sleeping man. He also takes a look around the room for any personal belongings that might bear some sort of identification. </p><p></p><p>Upon closer examination, about all that was obvious was that the man was sleeping off a drunk (and given the time of day, just past dusk, that was rather remarkable) and in need of a bath. His clothes could be described as faded finery, but were starting to get tattered. The feathered hat, in particular, reminded one of a dandy who had seen better days. The room and the man's person were remarkably devoid of personal posessions. His hands were clutching his pillow, one above and one below it, hidden from view. </p><p> </p><p>03-14-06, 04:15 AM #95 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Devlin, always one to consider discretion the better part of valor, decides against waking the man. Instead he takes a seat and watches him, pondering his next move. </p><p> </p><p>03-14-06, 04:34 AM #96 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Watching paint dry...with a soundtrack!</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>Instead he takes a seat and watches him, pondering his next move. </p><p></p><p>Having nothing better to do, Devlin spent some time with a sleeping, snoring, stinking drunk.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Just let me know how long Devlin plans on doing this. </p><p> </p><p>03-14-06, 04:40 AM #97 </p><p>Xaov </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>Spoiler: </p><p>Enialis knocks on the door to the shop below.</p><p></p><p>It's better this way. He says to himself. </p><p> </p><p>03-14-06, 12:15 PM #98 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Knock, Knock</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Enialis: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>Enialis knocks on the door to the shop below. </p><p></p><p>The would-be calvary officer knocked and knocked and knocked on the door. It seemed that the end of days would come before someone answered. Finally, a female voice, apparently coming from just the other side of the door, announced loudly that "The bakery is closed. Good sir, please go away until the morning. We will have fresh bread for you then." It was clearly not Mrs. Faversham's voice, it seemed to belong to someone much younger. </p><p> </p><p>03-14-06, 02:04 PM #99 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Devlin soon grows bored and decides discretion be damned. He walks over to the man, careful of the hand hidden under the pillow, tries to shake him awake. "Wake up, man, we hafta get outta here." </p><p> </p><p>03-14-06, 02:49 PM #100 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>What do you do with a drunken sailor?</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>Devlin soon grows bored...walks over to the man, careful of the hand hidden under the pillow, tries to shake him awake. </p><p></p><p>The sleeper gained consciousness, if it could be called that. "Whashewiss...Warewegoan?...Whoaryou?...Huh?" He rose to a half-sitting position, propped up by both arms. The hand that had been hidded from view clutched a small bag, and from they way it jingled, Devlin surmised that it held what little coin the man had. The reprobate shook his head, and tried to speak again. "'Szit time togo? I wanna stay...Igot munny...Go away?" He blinked, trying to clear the image of Devlin from his vision. "Zhue werk fer...Hey!", he exclaimed, "What you doing in my room? Get out!" He then seemed to calm a bit, and squinted at Devlin. "Do I know you from someplace?" </p><p> </p><p>03-14-06, 03:07 PM #101 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>"Look, I don't think we have much time. Unless I was given bad info, you're Bal Squidgeon, right? Well if you are then there are a couple o' real bad lookin' men askin' 'round 'boutcha." Devlin hopes his quick talking will keep the man a little disoriented and get the information flowing.</p><p></p><p>ooc: Bluff check=23 </p><p> </p><p>03-14-06, 03:46 PM #102 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>The cold, hard light of a new dawn</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>"Unless I was given bad info, you're Bal Squidgeon, right?" </p><p></p><p>The man seemed to be still recovering from the effects of the drink. "Uh, yeah, right", he assented.</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>"Well if you are then there are a couple o' real bad lookin' men askin' 'round 'boutcha." </p><p></p><p>"Oh, gut me like a pig", he moaned in a tone that implied that he knew misfortune would be looking for him, but that he'd hoped it wouldn't find him. "Lousy, stinking Frum, always wants his money", he added. He eyed Devlin warily: "So who are you and why are you doing me such a favor?" He rubbed his face, still trying to shake off the cobwebs of his slumber. </p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>03-14-06, 05:50 PM #103 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>"I'm just another down-on-his luck citizen in a similar boat. Name's Remus. Listen, you stay here and gather yer wits and I'll head down to the common room to see if the coast is clear, okay? If it is I'll come back n gitcha and we'll sneak out the back door."</p><p></p><p>Devlin waits for Bal to acknowledge his plan before leaving the room and heading back downstairs. Well, I found him, now I just gotta find a watchman to give 'im to. </p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>03-14-06, 10:18 PM #104 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Partners in crime</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>"I'm just another down-on-his luck citizen in a similar boat...Listen, you stay here and gather yer wits and I'll head down to the common room...I'll come back n gitcha and we'll sneak out the back door." </p><p></p><p>Bal seemed skeptical, but nodded an "Ok". Then, recognition dawning upon his face, he asked, "Oh! You on the run from Frum, too? Maybe we can finda better place to lay low." He started stretching...apparently he was still just drunk enough to be in pre-hangover mode. </p><p></p><p>03-15-06, 06:35 AM #105 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Devlin nods his head at Bal's word, then heads out the door. "I'll be right back, don't leave and don't let anyone else in, ok?"</p><p></p><p>Devlin then heads down to the common room, still formulating his plan.</p><p></p><p>ooc: Since it's close to the dinner hour, how crowded is the common room and who are the inhabitants? </p><p> </p><p>03-15-06, 11:59 AM #106 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>A regular crowd shuffles in...</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>ooc: Since it's close to the dinner hour, how crowded is the common room and who are the inhabitants? </p><p></p><p>As Devlin descended the stairs, he encountered what must be "happy hour" at St. Arnold's. He recognized the bartender and a couple of patrons from earlier in the day. But mostly, the place was full, or nearly so, of working stiffs of all descriptions, mostly from the harbor area. One of the men in the corner had a melodion which wheezed out old sea chanties while onlookers clapped and invited the serving wenches to dance. Having more love of tips for delivering firewater than jeers from drunks, the serving wenches all brusqely declined. </p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>03-15-06, 02:42 PM #107 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Hmm, should be easy to sneak out in this crowd. Devlin makes his way through the throng to the bar and motions for the bartender. When the man finally makes his way over, Devlin starts his spiel.</p><p></p><p>"Hey Mac. Just wanted ta thank ye agin fer the room. Listen, I'm not real familiar with this part o' town. Do da Watch make regular patrols 'round here?"</p><p></p><p>ooc: Devlin's trying to find out what kind of presence the City Watch has in this neighborhood, how many patrols they make, and what time they usually make them. Of course, he's being much smoother about it than I am. </p><p></p><p>Gather Info check = 26 </p><p> </p><p>03-15-06, 04:29 PM #108 </p><p>Salix </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>Ryland reports to work</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>El Jefe: </p><p></p><p>Ryland reports to work the next morning and gives Furlong a full debreifing of what happened, including his getting busted by Mortimer. He asks Furlong if there is anything he can do. If there isn't a task he goes to his desk and waits, used to the stop and go life of a caravan guard. He asks the secretary for a map of the city in order to familiarize himself with it more while he waits.</p><p></p><p>OOC: Did I not roleplay enough, or was my task just a lot easier than the others? Does Enialis need help yet?</p><p> </p><p>03-15-06, 06:28 PM #109 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Who watches the watch?</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>"Do da Watch make regular patrols 'round here?" </p><p></p><p>The bartender scratched his chin, as it wasn't the sort of question he was usually asked. "Reckon ya ought to be all clear", he suggested. "They already changed the guard about 3, 4 hours ago. 'Cept when they're changing the guard, you never know where they'll go." </p><p> </p><p>03-15-06, 06:58 PM #110 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Hurry up and wait</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Ryland: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>Ryland reports to work the next morning and gives Furlong a full debreifing of what happened, including his getting busted by Mortimer. </p><p></p><p>Ryland was surprised to lean that Archer already knew most of the story. The man's contacts were good, you had to admit that.</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>He asks Furlong if there is anything he can do. </p><p></p><p>"You just sit tight until the other boys get in. I'll have something for you later today or tomorrow."</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>He asks the secretary for a map of the city in order to familiarize himself with it more while he waits. </p><p></p><p>"Now, you be careful with Mr. Archer's map", admonished Eppy. The map was crude, hand drawn, and not very accurate, but it was probably as good a map of the whole city as could be found anywhere.</p><p>OOC stuff </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>Did I not roleplay enough, or was my task just a lot easier than the others? </p><p></p><p>Your roleplaying was fine, and your solution was simple and efficient. Luck plays into this a little bit. You were able to bag 2 of the 3 with a simple spell. Imagine what a fighter would have had to do with that same scenario...run screaming down the street until he caught one of them? Likewise, a good mentalist would make short work of Enialis's scenario. Enialis, unfortunately, lacks that sort of ability...</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Salix</p><p>Does Enialis need help yet? </p><p></p><p>I'm more worried about Xaov's posting frequency than Enialis's trouble-fixing prowess. So long as I can move the adventure along, it's all good. What's more important, that every character squeeze every possible xp and gp from every encounter, or that the players have a good time? </p><p> </p><p>03-16-06, 05:51 AM #111 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Devlin listens to the bartender. "Thanks, Mac. I 'preciate it."</p><p></p><p>Devlin then heads back upstairs to collect Bal. Knocking on the door, he calls to his newfound friend, "Bal, it's me, Remus." He then opens the door and quickly steps inside.</p><p></p><p>"Coast is clear, my friend. If we leave now we'll have a clean getaway. Ya gots yer stuff ready to go?" Devlin waits by the door for Bal to indicate he's ready to leave. </p><p> </p><p>03-16-06, 12:22 PM #112 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>One for the money, Two for the show...</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>"Ya gots yer stuff ready to go?" </p><p></p><p>Bal seemed to have slipped back toward unconsciousness in "Remus's" absence, but was still able to respond, "Uh, sher, I'mready." He slipped the little pouch in his hand into a fold in his tunic, and rose unsteadily to follow Devlin downstairs. </p><p> </p><p>03-16-06, 01:44 PM #113 </p><p>Xaov </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>ooc: Debating my action I'll have a response for you around noon </p><p> </p><p>03-16-06, 02:02 PM #114 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Devlin leads the way downstairs and through the crowd, grabbing Bal by the arm and physically steering him if he seems hesitant or disoriented. "We'll go out the front door in case they're watching your pushcart in the alley."</p><p></p><p>Once outside, Devlin begins to make his way to the Red Dragon, where he still has a room. The rogue tries to carry on some meaningless chatter to keep Bal occupied while also keeping an eye out for any watch patrols. </p><p> </p><p>03-16-06, 02:45 PM #115 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>One for the road</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>"We'll go out the front door in case they're watching your pushcart in the alley." </p><p></p><p>Bal nodded in besotted agreement. "Yeah, sher, thazza great idea!" As the duo made their way down the stairs, Bal suddenly realized that he was in a bar. "Shay, hold onnaminit", he suggested. "Kinnaye gedda dringk? One dringk? One furra road?" Devlin noticed that the bartender had spotted the pair, and had a puzzled look on his face.</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>The rogue tries to carry on some meaningless chatter to keep Bal occupied while also keeping an eye out for any watch patrols. </p><p></p><p>If you can get him out of St. Arnold's and you want to encounter the watch, it wouldn't be too hard. The route from St. Arnold's to the Red Dragon has some odd twists and turns, and it wouldn't be hard to pick a path that went right by a watch station. </p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>03-16-06, 02:47 PM #116 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>ooc: Debating my action I'll have a response for you around noon </p><p></p><p>Just remember, your continued employment with the only trouble-fixer in all of Orussus rests on your decision.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>No pressure, now. </p><p> </p><p>03-16-06, 05:07 PM #117 </p><p>Xaov </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>ooc:I really apologize for my lack of posting. I have been incredibly busy with school, projects, and earlier today work.</p><p>Normally I am much better at keeping up with games.</p><p></p><p>Note: Also El Jefe. I really am enjoying myself. Its a bit different style than I'm used to, so I've wanted to take a bit more time with my actions, heh not everything can be solved as easily as hitting it hard enough with a piece of metal.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Spoiler: </p><p>Heh this would be so much easier if voice recording and camera and film were available</p><p></p><p>Alright Enialis takes a step back. So... they are caught in the act. I wonder where mrs. Faversham is?</p><p></p><p>Enialis will walk into the alley. If there is a window he will take a quick peak on the inside, if he can see the two of them eating at a table he'll cut off some of the cloth from his sleeve with his shortsword and wrap it around the lower part of his face. He'll take another look to see if there is anything significant on the table. 1d20+1=20</p><p></p><p>ooc: I need to know what the lists of things he sees are and also if there is a window relatively accessable before I take my next move. </p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>03-16-06, 08:08 PM #118 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>ooc:I have been incredibly busy with school, projects, and earlier today work. </p><p></p><p>RL has a way of sneaking up on all of us. Not a problem, just drop a line if it's going to be more than a few days.</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by xaov</p><p>Its a bit different style than I'm used to, so I've wanted to take a bit more time with my actions, heh not everything can be solved as easily as hitting it hard enough with a piece of metal. </p><p></p><p>Oooh...that's a little like RL, too! </p><p>Enialis: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>Heh this would be so much easier if voice recording and camera and film were available </p><p></p><p>It will be, if you just wait a few centuries. Unfortunately, Archer won't wait that long...</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>Enialis will walk into the alley. </p><p></p><p>You realize that Enialis will have to hop a gate to do so, right?</p><p>If Enialis hops the gate: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xael</p><p>If there is a window he will take a quick peak on the inside, if he can see the two of them eating at a table he'll cut off some of the cloth from his sleeve with his shortsword and wrap it around the lower part of his face. </p><p></p><p>From the alley, there are two windows. One looks into the public part of the shop, which you've already been in. The other part looks into a work area where dough is kneaded and goods are baked. Eniais could see into this area when he visited the shop before, but he can get a better look through the window. Stairs lead up to the upper floors. The bottom floor is deserted, whoever he spoke to seems to have left while he was poking around the side. Behind the building is a sort of a courtyard, bounded in front by the bakery and in back by a shed-type barn, and on one side by a neighbor's building. Enialis can't see the other side from his current vantage point, he can only see a sliver of the courtyard (and he can't see the back of the bakery at all).</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>He'll take another look to see if there is anything significant on the table. 1d20+1=20 </p><p></p><p>Enialis doesn't see the beginnings of a meal on any table in the shop area...just baking implements and foodstuffs...more for sale than for consumption.</p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Xaov</p><p>ooc: I need to know what the lists of things he sees are and also if there is a window relatively accessable before I take my next move. </p><p></p><p>The shop is as Enialis saw it earlier in the day, although it is deserted. Both of the side windows are accessible, if awkward...the lower sills are about chest high. </p><p> </p><p>03-16-06, 09:55 PM #119 </p><p>Dungannon </p><p>Registered User</p><p> </p><p>El Jefe: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by El Jefe</p><p>"Kinnaye gedda dringk? One dringk? One furra road?" Devlin noticed that the bartender had spotted the pair, and had a puzzled look on his face. </p><p></p><p>Not wanting to arouse any more suspicion, Devlin steers Bal toward the door and keeps his voice low. "Ya don't want this rotgut. Where we're going they have the best drinks in town, in the whole region even.</p><p></p><p>Once outside, Devlin leads him down the street, making his way for the Red Dragon Inn and hoping Bal doesn't spook before they get there.</p><p></p><p>ooc: I have a plan once we get to the RDI, but if we happen to run into a patrol or watch station on the way, that could work too. </p><p> </p><p>03-16-06, 11:51 PM #120 </p><p>El Jefe </p><p>LEW Judge</p><p> </p><p>Show me the way to go home</p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Devlin: </p><p>Quote:</p><p>Originally Posted by Dungannon</p><p>Once outside, Devlin leads him down the street, making his way for the Red Dragon Inn and hoping Bal doesn't spook before they get there. </p><p></p><p>"S'o-kay" slurred the deadbeat, and off the duo went. Devlin kept his eyes open for any sign of the watch, but he must have zigged when they zagged. He was sure they were nowhere around, since he lost count of how many times he heard "Are we there yet?" and "It sher ish far!" But eventually the pair stumbled to the Red Dragon Inn, where Devlin's charge was suitably impressed. Not with the dragon, he could care less for statuary. But Bal's eyes grew wide at the site of the establishment itself...a place this big must be a fun place to hang out!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="El Jefe, post: 2813927, member: 19990"] 03-12-06, 08:50 PM #81 El Jefe LEW Judge And a good time was had by all -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ryland: Quote: Originally Posted by Salix "Sir, allow me to explain. My name is Ryland Phineas Pike, and I was hired by Phindo here to catch the vandals that have been painting imflammatory remarks on his house. As you can see these callow youths have struck again, but this time they were caught by myself, although you may notice that I didn't escape the encounter completely unscathed", he indicates the egg as he says the last part. "Watchman for hire, eh?", asked the sergeant. "Just see to it that you don't get too big for your britches." Quote: Originally Posted by Salix "There was one other boy with them. I'm sure you can find out his name from his compatriots here." The sergeant seemed to take it all in stride. "Oh, I think I know who we're looking for", he allowed. "We've seen these two and their little partner in crime before." Quote: Originally Posted by Salix "It has been my pleasure to assist the guard in aprrehending these little vandals as it lowers neighborhood morale to have a member of the community repeatedly maligned. I would think a happy neighborhood results in less work for you in the end, and I know your time is valuable." The guard stared blankly at Ryland as he spoke. "You want my job, Bud, you go down to the station house and fill out an application. Otherwise, don't tell me what to do." Quote: Originally Posted by Salix In a slightly louder voice he says so that the crowd will hear, "It should be known that further attacks on the honor and integrity of Phindo and his family will not be tolerated. This man is a credit to your neighborhood and deserves your respect." Everyone seemed to react to Ryland's little speech a little differently. Phindo and his sons stood tall in front of their doorway, arms folded and chests jutting out just a little bit more than they had a moment before. The patrolman regarded the gnome as something of a crackpot, and most of the other neighbors took it as a sign to go back to their homes and get some rest. Orders were given, and the perpetrators were seized by their shoulders and helped roughly to their feet. Quote: Originally Posted by Salix In a quieter voice to the sergeant he says indicating Mortimer, "That man over there was willing to help, it would be nice if the city could somehow recognize his assistance. Perhaps a letter of appreciation?" After what had just transpired, the ranking officer couldn't be much less impressed. With a snort of disgust, he stated, "Yeah, we'll get right on that." He snapped his fingers at the one guard who wasn't escorting a prisoner, and snapped, "Pauley", indicating the man's name, and then pointed to Mortimer's house. The other guard strolled over and knocked on the door. Mortimer answered, appearing frightened that the Watch would have anything to do with him, until the guard extended a hand and muttered something that Ryland couldn't hear. He did hear what Mortimer had to say after the guard left, as did anyone else in the neighborhood who wasn't fast asleep: "Edna! Did you hear that! The watch commended me for helping catch those hooligans! I hope they give 'em a good thumping, too!" Phindo decided that repainting the door could wait until morning, and thanked Ryland once again before turning in for the night. Ryland stood there in Phindo's front yard, as peace and quiet once again descended over the little neighborhood not far from the river gate in the wall. It's after midnight, and Ryland will have to start reciting old gnomish nursery rhymes once again to stay awake much longer. __________________ 03-12-06, 09:31 PM #82 Salix Registered User El Jefe: Spoiler: Ryland heads back to the RDI for the evening. He reports to the office early (7 AM) in the morning. As he walks towards the Inn he thinks, It's not exactly like protecting wagon trains from brigands, but I guess it all pays. OOC: I guess I'll be on hold a little until the other two finish up? __________________ 03-13-06, 12:56 AM #83 Xaov Registered User Quote: Originally Posted by El Jefe My pleasure, glad you like it. Given present trends, that may depend entirely on Enialis's ability to penetrate a clandestine affair. heh aww. Sure put all the pressure on me. *sigh* I'm just trying to act as the character would act. note to self: pick up the pace a bit. __________________ 03-13-06, 01:31 AM #84 El Jefe LEW Judge Goodnight, Sweet Prince -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ryland: Quote: Originally Posted by Salix OOC: I guess I'll be on hold a little until the other two finish up? That's right. Hopefully, they won't take too long. 03-13-06, 02:42 AM #85 Xaov Registered User Spoiler: Enialis sits by his father, after they eat they talk a little bit about his mother and the events that led up to her disappearance His father tells him that he feels he caused her disappearance, he didn't feel like he paid enough attention to her. He mentions that he wishes he could go back. Wishes he could've known what happened to her. Enialis then decides upon his method of action. Enialis puts his Cherished Guisarme in the corner of the house and rides out to the bakery. He dismounts and walks up the stairs to the building looking for some sort of bell or something If he finds one he'll ring it. 03-13-06, 03:10 AM #86 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Devlin begins moving down the hallway, pausing to listen at each door for sounds of occupancy. ooc: Listen checks: 17, 21, 19, 18 __________________ 03-13-06, 06:07 AM #87 El Jefe LEW Judge Anyone Home? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enialis: Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov He dismounts and walks up the stairs to the building looking for some sort of bell or something If he finds one he'll ring it. At this late hour, the bakery is closed (as are most other businesses on Baker Street). There is no bell to ring. One could knock on the door to the shop downstairs if one wished the inhabitants to answer, but they might not be expecting visitors this time of the evening. There is also a gate to an alley between the Faversham bakery and the next building. 03-13-06, 06:13 AM #88 El Jefe LEW Judge And, behind door number one... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon Devlin begins moving down the hallway, pausing to listen at each door for sounds of occupancy. Mindful of not beeing seen, Devlin crept down the hallway, listening at each door for signs of activity within. Behind the first, he heard a man and a woman talking about something...as best he could make out, it was some sort of amorous encounter. Behind the second he heard the distinctive sound of heavy snoring...perhaps someone had turned in quite early this evening? Behind the last two, he heard only silence. 03-13-06, 07:23 AM #89 Xaov Registered User Spoiler: *Enialis walks over to the gate. * Does there appear to be lights on inside the house? if not he'll walk over to the store front and knock. 03-13-06, 12:42 PM #90 El Jefe LEW Judge The lights are on and... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enialis: Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov Does there appear to be lights on inside the house? Enialis walked over to the gate and looked at the side of the Faversham household. He could hear activity from inside, people going up and down stairs, and what was probably the preparation of the evening meal. The interior appeared lit by candlelight. 03-13-06, 02:37 PM #91 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Devlin pauses at the sleeping person's door. Hmm, I wonder... he thinks to himself as he checks the hallway to make sure he's alone. Devlin then produces a set of lockpicking tools from a belt pouch. I hope this works. He then checks the door to see if it's locked and, if it is, tries to unlock it so he can get a look at the occupant. ooc: Open Locks check, if necessary: 24 (I'm taking 20 on this because I don't have many ranks in this skill and I should have the time. 03-13-06, 05:10 PM #92 El Jefe LEW Judge We'll leave the light on... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon He then checks the door to see if it's locked and, if it is, tries to unlock it so he can get a look at the occupant. The reverbrating door was indeed locked, if one considered that the "locks" on the doors to the rooms at St. Arnold's were little more than simple hook-and-eye arrangements. The privy doors in the better parts of town sported more secure arrangements. Devlin was no great shakes at picking locks, but nobody came or went in the little hall over the bar for some time, so he was able to try, try again until he got it right. The little hook slipped off its shim, and clattered with enough report to frighten a mouse, but not much more. Judging from the sound coming from within the room, the occupant seemed to not have noticed. Devlin eased open the door to get a look inside. There, sprawled over a dingy cot like the one in Devlin's room was a thin man with a hat pulled down over his eyes. He was mustaschioed, bearded with a goatee, and otherwise as close to Frum's scrawled sketch as anyone else Devlin had encountered that day. The room stank of something potent...icewine, maybe? Behind him, Devlin heard footsteps coming up the stairs. It was a wonder he heard them over all the racket in the room. 03-13-06, 06:22 PM #93 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Devlin quickly steps inside, closes the door, and resets the eyehook. He steps lightly toward the cot to get a closer look at the sleeping man. He also takes a look around the room for any personal belongings that might bear some sort of identification. 03-13-06, 06:51 PM #94 El Jefe LEW Judge Let sleeping dogs... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon He steps lightly toward the cot to get a closer look at the sleeping man. He also takes a look around the room for any personal belongings that might bear some sort of identification. Upon closer examination, about all that was obvious was that the man was sleeping off a drunk (and given the time of day, just past dusk, that was rather remarkable) and in need of a bath. His clothes could be described as faded finery, but were starting to get tattered. The feathered hat, in particular, reminded one of a dandy who had seen better days. The room and the man's person were remarkably devoid of personal posessions. His hands were clutching his pillow, one above and one below it, hidden from view. 03-14-06, 04:15 AM #95 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Devlin, always one to consider discretion the better part of valor, decides against waking the man. Instead he takes a seat and watches him, pondering his next move. 03-14-06, 04:34 AM #96 El Jefe LEW Judge Watching paint dry...with a soundtrack! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon Instead he takes a seat and watches him, pondering his next move. Having nothing better to do, Devlin spent some time with a sleeping, snoring, stinking drunk. Just let me know how long Devlin plans on doing this. 03-14-06, 04:40 AM #97 Xaov Registered User Spoiler: Enialis knocks on the door to the shop below. It's better this way. He says to himself. 03-14-06, 12:15 PM #98 El Jefe LEW Judge Knock, Knock -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enialis: Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov Enialis knocks on the door to the shop below. The would-be calvary officer knocked and knocked and knocked on the door. It seemed that the end of days would come before someone answered. Finally, a female voice, apparently coming from just the other side of the door, announced loudly that "The bakery is closed. Good sir, please go away until the morning. We will have fresh bread for you then." It was clearly not Mrs. Faversham's voice, it seemed to belong to someone much younger. 03-14-06, 02:04 PM #99 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Devlin soon grows bored and decides discretion be damned. He walks over to the man, careful of the hand hidden under the pillow, tries to shake him awake. "Wake up, man, we hafta get outta here." 03-14-06, 02:49 PM #100 El Jefe LEW Judge What do you do with a drunken sailor? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon Devlin soon grows bored...walks over to the man, careful of the hand hidden under the pillow, tries to shake him awake. The sleeper gained consciousness, if it could be called that. "Whashewiss...Warewegoan?...Whoaryou?...Huh?" He rose to a half-sitting position, propped up by both arms. The hand that had been hidded from view clutched a small bag, and from they way it jingled, Devlin surmised that it held what little coin the man had. The reprobate shook his head, and tried to speak again. "'Szit time togo? I wanna stay...Igot munny...Go away?" He blinked, trying to clear the image of Devlin from his vision. "Zhue werk fer...Hey!", he exclaimed, "What you doing in my room? Get out!" He then seemed to calm a bit, and squinted at Devlin. "Do I know you from someplace?" 03-14-06, 03:07 PM #101 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: "Look, I don't think we have much time. Unless I was given bad info, you're Bal Squidgeon, right? Well if you are then there are a couple o' real bad lookin' men askin' 'round 'boutcha." Devlin hopes his quick talking will keep the man a little disoriented and get the information flowing. ooc: Bluff check=23 03-14-06, 03:46 PM #102 El Jefe LEW Judge The cold, hard light of a new dawn -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon "Unless I was given bad info, you're Bal Squidgeon, right?" The man seemed to be still recovering from the effects of the drink. "Uh, yeah, right", he assented. Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon "Well if you are then there are a couple o' real bad lookin' men askin' 'round 'boutcha." "Oh, gut me like a pig", he moaned in a tone that implied that he knew misfortune would be looking for him, but that he'd hoped it wouldn't find him. "Lousy, stinking Frum, always wants his money", he added. He eyed Devlin warily: "So who are you and why are you doing me such a favor?" He rubbed his face, still trying to shake off the cobwebs of his slumber. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03-14-06, 05:50 PM #103 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: "I'm just another down-on-his luck citizen in a similar boat. Name's Remus. Listen, you stay here and gather yer wits and I'll head down to the common room to see if the coast is clear, okay? If it is I'll come back n gitcha and we'll sneak out the back door." Devlin waits for Bal to acknowledge his plan before leaving the room and heading back downstairs. Well, I found him, now I just gotta find a watchman to give 'im to. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03-14-06, 10:18 PM #104 El Jefe LEW Judge Partners in crime -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon "I'm just another down-on-his luck citizen in a similar boat...Listen, you stay here and gather yer wits and I'll head down to the common room...I'll come back n gitcha and we'll sneak out the back door." Bal seemed skeptical, but nodded an "Ok". Then, recognition dawning upon his face, he asked, "Oh! You on the run from Frum, too? Maybe we can finda better place to lay low." He started stretching...apparently he was still just drunk enough to be in pre-hangover mode. 03-15-06, 06:35 AM #105 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Devlin nods his head at Bal's word, then heads out the door. "I'll be right back, don't leave and don't let anyone else in, ok?" Devlin then heads down to the common room, still formulating his plan. ooc: Since it's close to the dinner hour, how crowded is the common room and who are the inhabitants? 03-15-06, 11:59 AM #106 El Jefe LEW Judge A regular crowd shuffles in... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon ooc: Since it's close to the dinner hour, how crowded is the common room and who are the inhabitants? As Devlin descended the stairs, he encountered what must be "happy hour" at St. Arnold's. He recognized the bartender and a couple of patrons from earlier in the day. But mostly, the place was full, or nearly so, of working stiffs of all descriptions, mostly from the harbor area. One of the men in the corner had a melodion which wheezed out old sea chanties while onlookers clapped and invited the serving wenches to dance. Having more love of tips for delivering firewater than jeers from drunks, the serving wenches all brusqely declined. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03-15-06, 02:42 PM #107 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Hmm, should be easy to sneak out in this crowd. Devlin makes his way through the throng to the bar and motions for the bartender. When the man finally makes his way over, Devlin starts his spiel. "Hey Mac. Just wanted ta thank ye agin fer the room. Listen, I'm not real familiar with this part o' town. Do da Watch make regular patrols 'round here?" ooc: Devlin's trying to find out what kind of presence the City Watch has in this neighborhood, how many patrols they make, and what time they usually make them. Of course, he's being much smoother about it than I am. Gather Info check = 26 03-15-06, 04:29 PM #108 Salix Registered User Ryland reports to work -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- El Jefe: Ryland reports to work the next morning and gives Furlong a full debreifing of what happened, including his getting busted by Mortimer. He asks Furlong if there is anything he can do. If there isn't a task he goes to his desk and waits, used to the stop and go life of a caravan guard. He asks the secretary for a map of the city in order to familiarize himself with it more while he waits. OOC: Did I not roleplay enough, or was my task just a lot easier than the others? Does Enialis need help yet? 03-15-06, 06:28 PM #109 El Jefe LEW Judge Who watches the watch? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon "Do da Watch make regular patrols 'round here?" The bartender scratched his chin, as it wasn't the sort of question he was usually asked. "Reckon ya ought to be all clear", he suggested. "They already changed the guard about 3, 4 hours ago. 'Cept when they're changing the guard, you never know where they'll go." 03-15-06, 06:58 PM #110 El Jefe LEW Judge Hurry up and wait -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ryland: Quote: Originally Posted by Salix Ryland reports to work the next morning and gives Furlong a full debreifing of what happened, including his getting busted by Mortimer. Ryland was surprised to lean that Archer already knew most of the story. The man's contacts were good, you had to admit that. Quote: Originally Posted by Salix He asks Furlong if there is anything he can do. "You just sit tight until the other boys get in. I'll have something for you later today or tomorrow." Quote: Originally Posted by Salix He asks the secretary for a map of the city in order to familiarize himself with it more while he waits. "Now, you be careful with Mr. Archer's map", admonished Eppy. The map was crude, hand drawn, and not very accurate, but it was probably as good a map of the whole city as could be found anywhere. OOC stuff Quote: Originally Posted by Salix Did I not roleplay enough, or was my task just a lot easier than the others? Your roleplaying was fine, and your solution was simple and efficient. Luck plays into this a little bit. You were able to bag 2 of the 3 with a simple spell. Imagine what a fighter would have had to do with that same scenario...run screaming down the street until he caught one of them? Likewise, a good mentalist would make short work of Enialis's scenario. Enialis, unfortunately, lacks that sort of ability... Quote: Originally Posted by Salix Does Enialis need help yet? I'm more worried about Xaov's posting frequency than Enialis's trouble-fixing prowess. So long as I can move the adventure along, it's all good. What's more important, that every character squeeze every possible xp and gp from every encounter, or that the players have a good time? 03-16-06, 05:51 AM #111 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Devlin listens to the bartender. "Thanks, Mac. I 'preciate it." Devlin then heads back upstairs to collect Bal. Knocking on the door, he calls to his newfound friend, "Bal, it's me, Remus." He then opens the door and quickly steps inside. "Coast is clear, my friend. If we leave now we'll have a clean getaway. Ya gots yer stuff ready to go?" Devlin waits by the door for Bal to indicate he's ready to leave. 03-16-06, 12:22 PM #112 El Jefe LEW Judge One for the money, Two for the show... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon "Ya gots yer stuff ready to go?" Bal seemed to have slipped back toward unconsciousness in "Remus's" absence, but was still able to respond, "Uh, sher, I'mready." He slipped the little pouch in his hand into a fold in his tunic, and rose unsteadily to follow Devlin downstairs. 03-16-06, 01:44 PM #113 Xaov Registered User ooc: Debating my action I'll have a response for you around noon 03-16-06, 02:02 PM #114 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Devlin leads the way downstairs and through the crowd, grabbing Bal by the arm and physically steering him if he seems hesitant or disoriented. "We'll go out the front door in case they're watching your pushcart in the alley." Once outside, Devlin begins to make his way to the Red Dragon, where he still has a room. The rogue tries to carry on some meaningless chatter to keep Bal occupied while also keeping an eye out for any watch patrols. 03-16-06, 02:45 PM #115 El Jefe LEW Judge One for the road -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon "We'll go out the front door in case they're watching your pushcart in the alley." Bal nodded in besotted agreement. "Yeah, sher, thazza great idea!" As the duo made their way down the stairs, Bal suddenly realized that he was in a bar. "Shay, hold onnaminit", he suggested. "Kinnaye gedda dringk? One dringk? One furra road?" Devlin noticed that the bartender had spotted the pair, and had a puzzled look on his face. Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon The rogue tries to carry on some meaningless chatter to keep Bal occupied while also keeping an eye out for any watch patrols. If you can get him out of St. Arnold's and you want to encounter the watch, it wouldn't be too hard. The route from St. Arnold's to the Red Dragon has some odd twists and turns, and it wouldn't be hard to pick a path that went right by a watch station. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03-16-06, 02:47 PM #116 El Jefe LEW Judge Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov ooc: Debating my action I'll have a response for you around noon Just remember, your continued employment with the only trouble-fixer in all of Orussus rests on your decision. No pressure, now. 03-16-06, 05:07 PM #117 Xaov Registered User ooc:I really apologize for my lack of posting. I have been incredibly busy with school, projects, and earlier today work. Normally I am much better at keeping up with games. Note: Also El Jefe. I really am enjoying myself. Its a bit different style than I'm used to, so I've wanted to take a bit more time with my actions, heh not everything can be solved as easily as hitting it hard enough with a piece of metal. Spoiler: Heh this would be so much easier if voice recording and camera and film were available Alright Enialis takes a step back. So... they are caught in the act. I wonder where mrs. Faversham is? Enialis will walk into the alley. If there is a window he will take a quick peak on the inside, if he can see the two of them eating at a table he'll cut off some of the cloth from his sleeve with his shortsword and wrap it around the lower part of his face. He'll take another look to see if there is anything significant on the table. 1d20+1=20 ooc: I need to know what the lists of things he sees are and also if there is a window relatively accessable before I take my next move. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03-16-06, 08:08 PM #118 El Jefe LEW Judge Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov ooc:I have been incredibly busy with school, projects, and earlier today work. RL has a way of sneaking up on all of us. Not a problem, just drop a line if it's going to be more than a few days. Quote: Originally Posted by xaov Its a bit different style than I'm used to, so I've wanted to take a bit more time with my actions, heh not everything can be solved as easily as hitting it hard enough with a piece of metal. Oooh...that's a little like RL, too! Enialis: Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov Heh this would be so much easier if voice recording and camera and film were available It will be, if you just wait a few centuries. Unfortunately, Archer won't wait that long... Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov Enialis will walk into the alley. You realize that Enialis will have to hop a gate to do so, right? If Enialis hops the gate: Quote: Originally Posted by Xael If there is a window he will take a quick peak on the inside, if he can see the two of them eating at a table he'll cut off some of the cloth from his sleeve with his shortsword and wrap it around the lower part of his face. From the alley, there are two windows. One looks into the public part of the shop, which you've already been in. The other part looks into a work area where dough is kneaded and goods are baked. Eniais could see into this area when he visited the shop before, but he can get a better look through the window. Stairs lead up to the upper floors. The bottom floor is deserted, whoever he spoke to seems to have left while he was poking around the side. Behind the building is a sort of a courtyard, bounded in front by the bakery and in back by a shed-type barn, and on one side by a neighbor's building. Enialis can't see the other side from his current vantage point, he can only see a sliver of the courtyard (and he can't see the back of the bakery at all). Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov He'll take another look to see if there is anything significant on the table. 1d20+1=20 Enialis doesn't see the beginnings of a meal on any table in the shop area...just baking implements and foodstuffs...more for sale than for consumption. Quote: Originally Posted by Xaov ooc: I need to know what the lists of things he sees are and also if there is a window relatively accessable before I take my next move. The shop is as Enialis saw it earlier in the day, although it is deserted. Both of the side windows are accessible, if awkward...the lower sills are about chest high. 03-16-06, 09:55 PM #119 Dungannon Registered User El Jefe: Quote: Originally Posted by El Jefe "Kinnaye gedda dringk? One dringk? One furra road?" Devlin noticed that the bartender had spotted the pair, and had a puzzled look on his face. Not wanting to arouse any more suspicion, Devlin steers Bal toward the door and keeps his voice low. "Ya don't want this rotgut. Where we're going they have the best drinks in town, in the whole region even. Once outside, Devlin leads him down the street, making his way for the Red Dragon Inn and hoping Bal doesn't spook before they get there. ooc: I have a plan once we get to the RDI, but if we happen to run into a patrol or watch station on the way, that could work too. 03-16-06, 11:51 PM #120 El Jefe LEW Judge Show me the way to go home -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Devlin: Quote: Originally Posted by Dungannon Once outside, Devlin leads him down the street, making his way for the Red Dragon Inn and hoping Bal doesn't spook before they get there. "S'o-kay" slurred the deadbeat, and off the duo went. Devlin kept his eyes open for any sign of the watch, but he must have zigged when they zagged. He was sure they were nowhere around, since he lost count of how many times he heard "Are we there yet?" and "It sher ish far!" But eventually the pair stumbled to the Red Dragon Inn, where Devlin's charge was suitably impressed. Not with the dragon, he could care less for statuary. But Bal's eyes grew wide at the site of the establishment itself...a place this big must be a fun place to hang out! [/QUOTE]
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