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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tellerian Hawke" data-source="post: 6762855" data-attributes="member: 6790669">Billanverthorne: An Unexpected Turn of Events...~Failed? Failed to do what? A Fight? Against whom?~ All of the following thoughts rush through Bill's head instantaneously, like a huge, mental, tidal wave. ~If they were part of a larger ambush, both would have followed to cut off escape from the rear. If one of them is running off to report, then their mission must simply have been one of observation and reporting. If this one is following Burrai, and he expects a fight, then he obviously intends to observe, not to partake. It is obvious from his tone that he did not want a fight.~ Bill weighs his options mentally for the briefest of moments. ~If he is not part of the ambush, and there is a fight, whomever it is that Burrai encounters may attack the watcher as well, if they spot him. Does he intend to aid Burrai? Or does he hope to observe unseen?~Bill stands up and begins to move toward the front door, making no effort to hide his actions. "Why is everyone around here so moody? Can't anyone take a joke? I need some air..." ~Wait, does he expect ME to pick a fight with Burrai?~Bill puts that last thought out of his head, as he moves quickly, with purposeful intent, toward the front door; anyone in his way will be shoved aside. Once Bill is outside, he will pause for a moment, waving at the porch that is 20 yards distant, where Jabbar and Avar are crouched, hiding. He allows them a second or two to notice him before gesturing at the woman sprinting away down the street (indicating she is a person of interest) before sprinting around the western side of the Inn. He stops at the corner so that he can peer around it and look at the Inn's back alley without being noticed. [Hide roll = 22.][If I am correct as to layout, I should be a respectable distance, perhaps 45 feet, from where Burrai and his companion emerged.]When Bill notices the six thugs against the wall, instinct takes over. ~The game has changed. Whomever these 6 are, whether they're with the watchers or not, their intentions are clear. Burrai will die if I do not ACT!~Mr. Bigmouth, who is apparently the leader, is about to get shot from behind. Bill is hoping that a shot from the far corner will give him the element of surprise.(Bill's intention: shoot Mr. Bigmouth from behind, twice. Initiative roll = 16.)(First shot, base, without flat-footed or surprise modifiers, which are the DM's prerogative: Hits AC 20. Hit location: Skull, fort save or stunned.)(Second shot, base [Rapid Shot]: Hits AC 14. Hit location: Right hand. Drop item on failed reflex save.)(If the first shot really did hit, damage = 9. If second shot really did hit, damage = 9.)</blockquote>

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