Resurrection City 1: The Adventure of the Sealed Room

Andrew D. Gable · Apr 30, 2004

DEDI turns towards Inspector Diggory.

"Something...I cannot be certain what, a tear, as if our reality itself were ripped. I think Thomas did something quite foolish here. Quite foolish indeed. And I think it is only a matter of time before something realizes we're here... that is why I think we must hurry."

He lifts up the top on the desk. The workspace is a shambles, with papers lying everywhere. In deference to Baron Walsingham, he scans over the top layer of papers, but lets Inspector Diggory do the investigation of the rest. "The good Baron is right, of course. I daresay we should move some of these people out of the room," DEDI says, stepping back. "Arthur! I think we should let the Inspector give the place a once-over."

A cursory examination of the desk by the inspector reveals that the papers appear to be made up of rather hastily-scrawled notes, with a number of letters and correspondences from people in all fields.

[Just for reference, although it's a bit late, here's a picture of Frater DEDI]

JimAde · Apr 30, 2004

Taking his own advice, Trevor goes back out into the hallway. Once there he says, "Arthur, are you quite certain there's no other way into this room? No sliding bookcases or any of that twaddle?"

Andrew D. Gable · Apr 30, 2004

JimAde said:
"Arthur, are you quite certain there's no other way into this room? No sliding bookcases or any of that twaddle?"

"Yes, of course. The only rooms adjacent to the study are the linen room and an attic. And I'm quite certain there is no access from either of those rooms." He walks over to the edge of the balcony overhanging the stairs. "Mrs. Darrow!" he calls down. A stocky middle-aged woman, small pince-nez spectacles perched on her nose, appears in the foyer below and makes her way up the stairs. "There is no way into my grandfather's study, other than the door we just opened, is there?"

"No, sir, I shouldn't think so. I never liked to even enter the linen closet or attic, since they were so near to that evil room." She looks into the room, where the inspector pokes around, and catches sight of the scarlet stains. "Is that... oh my, sir." She quickly covers her eyes.

DEDI walks into the hallway. "I suppose we'll let the inspector make sure everything's alright before we continue our search of the room." You catch him casting some furtive glances into the room, though, and he seems apprehensive about something.

Karl Green · May 1, 2004

Andrew watches DEDI, trying to get an idea what he is up to...

Sense Motive check, roll 7 +11 =18

Old Fezziwig · May 1, 2004

Jamison cocks an eyebrow uncertainly at DEDI's hasty withdrawal. Shrugging, he makes a quick search of the rest of the room before grabbing the papers in the desk and rejoining the rest of the group in the hall.

[Search check, roll of 13 on d20, +5 Search, total 18]

Andrew D. Gable · May 1, 2004

The inspector looks through the room, checking for anything amiss. Nothing is apparent to his search; he takes what strikes his eye. After a moment, Inspector Diggory comes out of the room, a number of papers shoved hastily under his arm and a bulge in his pocket where he obviously found something. DEDI's stack of three books is precariously balanced on the other hand.

Once outside, DEDI takes the books, sets them on the floor, and begins putting the papers in some semblance of order. Meanwhile, the inspector reaches into his pocket, and withdraws a small leatherbound book, monogrammed 'Thomas Pellgraine', and a small jar similar to those ladies' cosmetics come in, labelled 'R. pedis diaboli'. DEDI's eyes widen.

"I think we should go back to the sitting-room so that we may examine these finds," says the occultist. Before you set off for the stairs, he shuts the door of the re-opened study.

Karl:

For whatever reason, you're getting the idea that DEDI doesn't like the room too much, and seems to be frightened of it. Earlier, you sensed he wanted to get in, get some books and things, and leave: now, you're sensing he just wants to leave.

Karl Green · May 1, 2004

question

does Andrew think DEDI took anything from the room? Maybe a spot to see a big bulge under his jacket or something? Spot 12 +5 =17

Andrew D. Gable · May 1, 2004

DEDI pulls Arthur aside for a moment. Arthur nods. "Gervase! I say, my good man, would you be so good as to pop into town for a moment? See if there's a doctor about." The groundskeeper nods, and heads toward the front door. "Wi..." Arthur flinches, "Frater DEDI has suggested that we call a doctor in to examine some of these papers, a sound plan to my ears. He indicates to me that some of them look to be of a medical cast, perhaps he can shed light on them. And perhaps identify that jar you have, Inspector."

Karl Green said:
question

Nope, it doesn't appear so, not other than his books.

JimAde · May 1, 2004

"I think we should go back to the sitting-room so that we may examine these finds," says the occultist. Before you set off for the stairs, he shuts the door of the re-opened study.

"Very well," Trevor agrees. He fixes Arthur and DEDI with a penetrating stare. "That suits me." He strides off to the sitting room. He pours another round of drinks and hands them to each man as he enters. He hands Arthur his glass last. "Now then, Arthur," he says softly, "why don't you tell me what all the whispering is about? Since you asked me to come all this way I assume you'd like my opinion about this. It's a little difficult to form one when I'm obviously being kept in the dark. Does that seem fair to you?"

[OOC: Diplomacy +8]

Old Fezziwig · May 1, 2004

Jamison gratefully takes the drink from Baron Walsingham. "Right, then. You do know when a fellow could use a drink." Moving towards DEDI, he asks the occultist if they should open the book and look at it or if Pellgraine should see it first.

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