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

[Dr Simon]

The big man waves his hand. "The boss is Mr. Vancaskerkin, but he don't like to boast, miss. Just ask for the Cow Hammer Boys. Folks round here'll know who you mean." He grins.

As Lynn returns to the others, Edward comes flying back with a loud caw.

"Three cows in yard," he says, clacking his beak. "Tasty ticks. One man upstairs." The raven hops up and down in front of you until it becomes evident he is trying to mime something. "Pacing, pacing, pacing."

 

[Oni]

Lynn nods as the raven speaks.

Good job, Ed.

She looked around at the others.

Well I didn't find out much, I expect the man upstairs is Mr. Vancaskerkin, the big fellow watching the door confirmed that was their boss.

I have to admit, I'm a little baffled as to what's really going on here, this was not the sort of behavior I was expecting based on Field Marshall Kroft's request. The guard at the door did tell me they could use more meat, perhaps if we brought some we could more easily gain entry without making a big mess of things.

 

[Ambrus]

OOC: Now I can post something! Yay! BTW, Has Edmond dismissed the urchins yet? I'd like to know who's with the group if possible.

The beautiful half-elf and holy warrior appear as odd mirror images of each other as they converse privately in the alleyway; the former with her black raven perched upon her shoulder and the latter with a tiny halfling boy seated atop his. And, just like his feathered counterpart a moment ago, Edmond's diminutive companion offers his assessment for consideration. "They're handing out meats like I said they were. Seem like nice enough people ta me. Maybe the commander is wrong about Mister Vancaskerkin like she was about the meat shop being closed. She looked kinda tired from work and all. Why don't we just wait till they close and then try to talk to him to hear Mister Vancaskerkin's side of it?" The urchin smiles hopefully.

 

[Oni]

It is an odd situation no doubt. I fear if we approach Vancaskerkin before we have a better idea of what is going on we would be giving away too much. I think we should observe a little while longer, I am concerned there is more going on here than meets the eye. Although I am not entirely comfortable with the children being involved in this, we should wait to see what they have to say in the morning.

 

[Ambrus]

Dj'hân nods in agreement with the beautiful half-elven woman's proposal. "Okay." The wily guttersnipe understands the value of waiting and watching even if he seems eager to move ahead with their first official mission.

Glancing over in the direction of the butcher shop, the urchin voices his thoughts. "I wonder if there's some way I could get inside with em unawares." Dj'hân turns back to his companions and, in a serious tone of voice, offers the obvious and unnecessary observation: "Ya know, me being small an all..."

Suddenly the halfling boy's face lights up with delight as a thought occurs to him. "You said they want more meat. What if I hid in a small wrapped bundle of dried meat that you brought to em right before they close? They'd just set it aside till they're able to pass it out in the morning right? I could sneak out of the bundle after dark and see what they're about. If I can get to a window unnoticed I can even get a report back to you with Edward's help." The guttersnipe seems almost giddy at the thought of carrying out his zany scheme.

 

[Neurotic]

"Or, someone will find the time to butcher given bundle before it's distributed in the morning. If you want to go, better go once the dark settles. You can be followed by Ed so we know what's going on if you don't mind.

Or maybe he can carry you over the fence or even on the roof?"

Edmond looks at Lynn with that last one

 

[Ambrus]

"They wouldn't butcher it silly; dried meat has already been butchered. There'd be nothing to do to with it before they hand it out in the morning." Dj'hân smiles helpfully.

 

[Oni]

She looked Edmond as though considering his question.

I...don't know. I don't think so.

The raven cocked its head to the side and peered at Dj'hân

Too fat, too fat.

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believe it or not Dj'hân's 11lbs exceeds a strength of 1's heavy load.

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Lynn cocked up her eyebrow in a bemused manner at the little halfling's madcap plan.

I would be more comfortable if you just tried to sneak in, than putting you in a pack of meat...who is to say they don't open the package or something else equally disasterous. That is putting a great deal to luck.

 

[Ambrus]

The wily guttersnipe seems a little dismayed by the objections of his companions. "We'd just pile enough sausage on top so that, even if they dig a few pieces out, they won't find me. Why unpack a whole pack of meat for nothing after a full day of work? Sure we need some luck, but I'm a pretty lucky kid." The boy beams a cherubic smile to his bewitching companion. "Besides, with my plan I start on the inside with them unawares. Otherwise I have to find a way inside past fences and closed and maybe locked doors. I'd need luck there to break in with none of em noticing."

 

[Neurotic]

"Ed would be strong enough if we have some spells to make him stronger or Dj'ahn lighter. Since I don't, maybe you do, Lynn?

Anyhow, Dj'ahn, if you think you can pull it off, good luck. We'll be in shouting range, just in case.

But think carefully about it. You will be put in area outside their living quarters and you'll maybe have to pick a lock or two to move inside. And with chimney access you could probably find better route.

We should get some rest if we'll stand guard overnight. Especially if Dj'ahn enters alone..."