Dr. Si's Curse of the Crimson Throne - Beta Group

[Dr Simon]

Sabine takes you from the throne room to a nearby antechamber. She gestures to a factotum who hands over three scrolls.

"Once you have sorted your other business," she says to Edmond, "take these to Commander Cressida Kroft at Citadel Volshyenek. She has requested extra personel for sensitive duties, these will commend you to her." She gives a scroll to Edmond, Lynn and Thorson. "As to how you can help exactly, the Commander will be able to tell you more, but I suspect simple patrols and gate duty will not be the order of the day. I take my leave of you now, the guard will show you the way out." With a small smile, the strikingly beautiful warrior woman turns to go.

 

[Ambrus]

Dj'hân looks expectantly as the warrior woman hands out scrolls to his three grownup companions. A look of genuine confusion grows on his unlined face when she fails to hand him one in turn. His expression turns to near panic when Sabine turns to leave. Reaching out a trembling hand as if to restrain the woman, the young halfling asks petulantly. "What about me? Where's mine? I helped get the Queen's broach too. You said I could help..."

 

[Dr Simon]

Sabine looks down at Dj'hân and smiles.

"It can be dangerous in the Korvosan Guard, little Dj'hân," she says. "No place for a child. Perhaps if your..." she looks up, scans the adults present and decides that none of them seem parental-looking, "...guardians will allow it, we could find something suitable for you?" She looks expectantly between Lynn, Thorson and Edmond.

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Diplomacy 2+6=8.

I hadn't realised Dj'hân had such a good Diplomacy score!
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[Neurotic]

Edmond Deathwish

He may look small and weak, but the business of recovering the brooch was also dangerous and he carried himself with bravery and pride. He is valuable asset to our group and friend to boot and should be treated as such.

Children are forced to grow up early if one lives in gutters of the city.

 

[Dr Simon]

"Very well."

Sabine takes another scroll, and squats down in front of Dj'hân so that she is (almost) eye level with him. With a serious look on her face, she hands the scroll over, and then pats him on the shoulder.

"Take care," she says with a slight smile, as she stands and leaves.

 

[Ambrus]

Dj'hân reaches out both tiny hands to accept the proffered scroll solemnly. As she touches his shoulder, a warm breeze briefly tousles Sabine's dark hair. The young urchin positively radiates gratitude as he silently mouths the words thank you. Dj'hân clutches the rolled up scroll, which is nearly as long as he is tall, tightly to his chest as the woman departs. Turning to look up at the towering half-elven woman, the guttersnipe giggles with delight as a wide grin spreads across his cherubic features; threatening to split his head in half. "Did ya see? I'm going to be a special agent too!".
[sblock=OOC]I took ranks in diplomacy to represent Dj'hân's endearing childlike innocence and charming demeanor. Who could deny him anything when he flashes those +5 dimples of cuteness? [/sblock]

 

[Oni]

Lynn accepts the scroll graciously.

Thank you.

She looked troubled though at the question in regards to Dj'hân. When Edmund spoke though she sighed and nodded her head in agreement.

When Sabine made to take her leave once more Lynn spoke up this time.

Pardon me, there is one other thing. It might please Her Majesty to know that the man who had her brooch lies already in the crown's custody in the dungeons of Citadel Volshyenek. A murderer and a thief, his name is Gaedran Lamm.

There that should ensure that bastard got what was coming to him. With that Lynn turned to look at the grinning little halfling a smile spreading across her own face.

I'll bet you'll be the most special agent in all of Korvosa.

 

[Ambrus]

Dj'hân enthusiastically nods in agreement to Lynn's prediction before giggling giddily once more. Still grinning, the boy slowly unrolls the top half of the scroll to try and read what's written there.

 

[Dr Simon]

The scroll reads:

"From Her Majesty Ileosa, Queen of Korvosa
To Cressida Kroft, Commander, Korvosan Guard

Her Majesty hereby declares the bearer of this scroll to be a citizen of good standing and exceptional abilities, and commends him/her to Special Service in the Korvosan Guard, in whatever role the Commander deems fitting.

Signed (pp)
Lemuel Zanderholm
Privy Secretary"


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Edmond is going to sort out business with Prelate Dhatri. If there's anything you want your character to do fort he rest of the day/night, let me know, otherwise I'll move things on.
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[Neurotic]

Edmond Deathwish

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Edmond would like to be released from the service, his schooling and training is finished, he delivered prelate safe and sound to the temple. He remains at his disposal on demand, just not in his service per se.

He will be very busy rebuilding his house and family and with any and all urchins that happen upon his door.

Assuming prelate gives his permission (or even blessing) he reports with others to Guard Captain
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