[COC] Beyond the Mountains of Madness

[Yellow Sign]

The Blue Note Speakeasy
Somewhere in Lower Manhatten
Around Midnight

The reporter edges closer to Roxie through the crowd notebook in hand. He pauses for a second and then asks. "Is it true that you and James Starkweather are a item? "

 

[Yellow Sign]

The Office of Professor Pabodie
The Tuck Building
Department of Engineering
Miskatonic Univeristy

Padobie pauses as he takes in your questions. "So your with Starkweather's group? Well, for my part, I was responsible for several experimental pieces of equipment that was put to good use on the expedition such as the lightweight portable drilling rig in which we were able to collect samples from under the ice and several heating devices for the aeroplanes. I was also part of the rescue party that found Lake's camp." Professor Pabodie stops for a minute and stares out of his window with a far off look on his face. He then shakes himself and looks to Father Steele. "I would not call their fate queer. It was a tragic loss of some fine men."

 

[KitanaVorr]

The Blue Note Speakeasy
Somewhere in Lower Manhatten
Around Midnight

Roxie laughed, loud and clear with a womanly tinge that could send more than just hearts a'fluttering. She recrossed her legs, her skirt sliding impossibly higher.

"Oh, I won't deny that James Starkweather is a man in desparate need of woman like me," the incorrigible singer agreed with a luscious purr. "Someone needs to remove that stick he's got hidden up there...and I'm known so well for my gentle touch."

Her green eyes sparkled like twin emeralds. "But couldn't you link me up with someone more sensational than Starkie? Like the president or the pope?"

 

[Fanog]

The Blue Note Speakeasy
Somewhere in Lower Manhatten
Around Midnight

Antonie hangs back behind Roxie, seeming perfectly content to not be the center of attention.

By God, where do they get this crap? Well, rather she then me...

Antonie stays alert, waiting for the first sign from Roxie that she might need anything or wants to leave.

 

[zombiedude]

Rolls his eyes at the reporters, then looks at Antonie

"Good lord, man! Is this a common thing? I thought they were working for the mob. How do you put up with this nonsense?"

 

[DallasPA]

The Office of Professor Pabodie
The Tuck Building
Department of Engineering
Miskatonic Univeristy


Father Steele observes that Dr. Padobie is still quite disturbed concerning the whole ordeal. Father Steele takes a seat and the replies in a very solemn voice:

"I am very sorry about the events which befell lake and his party. What I was referencing to when I used the word queer, was some the strange discoveries that Dr. Lake uncovered. An ancient species with internal organs, but from Dr. Lakes' own observation one that was more plant like then animal. I do not find this to be the norm, so that is why I used the word queer. Please forgive me if this use of terms offended you."

"I must add that I believe that Dr. Lake was quite correct in his assumptions, and these very discoveries may have led to his untimely death."

 

[Fanog]

The Blue Note Speakeasy
Somewhere in Lower Manhatten
Around Midnight

Antonie leans in toward Rayburn, making sure he's not overheard. His voice is one of resignation.

"Well, you get used to it, eventually. It's not my dig, but she loves it. It doesn't really bother me anymore, you just deal with them and move on. Just don't take 'em too serious, that's the key, I think. All in all, it's pretty harmless. Well, mostly it is..."

 

[Byrons_Ghost]

Uh-oh, Richard thinks. I hope this isn't leading up to another story about evil spirits or some such nonsense.

Richard clears his throat to get the professor's attention. "If you're willing to talk about it, professor, I'd like to hear your estimation of what went wrong with Lake's party. I've no doubt that it could be informative to both the general public and those of us following in his footsteps."

 

[zombiedude]

The Blue Note Speakeasy
Somewhere in Lower Manhatten
Around Midnight

Antonie leans in toward Rayburn, making sure he's not overheard. His voice is one of resignation.

"Well, you get used to it, eventually. It's not my dig, but she loves it. It doesn't really bother me anymore, you just deal with them and move on. Just don't take 'em too serious, that's the key, I think. All in all, it's pretty harmless. Well, mostly it is..."

Rayburn sighs, "Well, old man, you have my sympathy then; since I could never deal with this on any kind of a regular basis. Still. . . I'll stick around just to make sure nothing gets out of hand."

Pulls a cigarette, lights it, and takes a loooong drag. Offers one to Antonie.


OOC (Just trying ta juice up the board as it has been slow for a while)

 

[Yellow Sign]

The Office of Professor Pabodie
The Tuck Building
Department of Engineering
Miskatonic Univeristy

Professor Pabodie looks at Richard with a sad look on his face. "What went wrong? The expedition was doomed from the start. You say your going down there this fall? Well, I will never go back. Ever. Nothing in the world could persuade me to set foot down there again - I cannot explain in any way that you would understand. Oh, the poor, poor men, my friends, the fools........It is not a place for us. Mankind was not made for such a place."

With that the professor goes silent for a few moments. He then seems to shake off his mood. "If you gentlemen could excuse me. I have a lecture in a few minutes. I am sorry that I could not be of more help."

(OOC: sorry to have been gone so long. but i am back and lets get the game rolling again!)