Constables of the 14th Ward

[Leif]

Andrew will take a sample of the brown stain then quietly walk over to the cafe where the locals are gathering and evasedrop on the conversations even going so far as to order hot tea and taking a table.

subtract 3cp, please, sir. Would you like a cheese danish with that?

 

[Scotley]

OOC: Or maybe a jelly doughnut.

 

[J. Alexander]

Andrew Dresden

"Yes please, that sounds nice" Andrew replies.then adds "And please bring a pot of tea on your return"

 

[Leif]

OOC: Or maybe a jelly doughnut.

OOC: THAT particular treat will cost him!!! hehehehe

 

[Leif]

"Yes please, that sounds nice" Andrew replies.then adds "And please bring a pot of tea on your return"

"Certainly sir! Should I bring a sprig of mint for you tea?" says a young buxom waitress.

 

[J. Alexander]

Andrew Dresden

"Yes please do" Andrew says as he settels in to observe and eavedrop on the crowd.

 

[xedr]

Darius trembles slightly as the possible import of today's events dawn on him. [highlight]"It would appear to me that Mr. Lyman has created at least a partial map of the 13th ward, and that those in control of the 13th ward objected to the existence of such a map in the hands of others, particularly folks like Mr. Blacklung! But they didn't simply kill Lyman outright because (1) they wanted to determine who else has a copy of the map, (2) they want the map finished for their own use, and/or (3) they want to make a dramatic example out of him in the near future. I am sure that they, and not Mr. Lyman, were the ones who burned the maps and left the message on the wall to warn people such as Malcolm Blacklung. We must have a copy of that map! Let us first try to open that locked cabinet and search for Mr. Lyman's master copy. If that isn't successful, let us check the customer records and see if anybody else has a copy of the map. As a last resort, we can attempt to reconstruct the map from Mr. Lyman's notes. The services of another mapmaker might be valuable to that effort.

Of course, we mustn't forget rescuing Mr. Lyman. We need to try tracking that blood trail that was reported by Angus Delvish. If that fails, we may wish to consult with Mr. Blacklung to see if he can offer any insight as to Mr. Lyman's disappearance.

Rahvin, do you have any lock-picking skills?"[/highlight]

 

[Leif]

Darius

We must have a copy of that map!

Darius has sudden pangs of conscience. He thinks, "Hey, waitaminnit! As nice as having that map might be, IF there even is one, IF it's worth the parchment its written on, and IF we can find it, we have been assigned to do a rescue mission. Rescuing Krado Lyman is our mission, and everything else is secondary to that."
OOC: Note that you are, of course, free to ignore your conscience if you choose to do so. Also, pray note the proper use of italics. I might be catching on after all!

Andrew
The waitress returns shortly with a piping hot cup of tea for you with a very generous portion of mint garnishing your cup. She also hands back to you the money that you paid for the tea. "Begging your pardon, Constable, Sir! I didn't recognize you at first. We want you to know how grateful we are for your honorable service to everone in Lauralie Summerhome." She also places a large wedge of pie before you.

 

[J. Alexander]

Andrew Dresden

His attempt at hoping to go unnotiecated and perhaps overhearing something of interest blown, Andrew will thank the waitress quietly for the pie and ask "Did Mr Lyman come here often by chance?"

 

[Leif]

His attempt at hoping to go unnotiecated and perhaps overhearing something of interest blown, Andrew will thank the waitress quietly for the pie and ask "Did Mr Lyman come here often by chance?"

"Mr. Who?" says the puzzled waitress? "I don't remember anyone by that name, but I'm quite new here."