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Message: <blockquote data-quote="drnuncheon" data-source="post: 358976" data-attributes="member: 96">Session Five, Part Three/Session Six, Part OneSession Five, Part ThreeKatya began to speak, low and melodious, but penetrating - speaking words Di'Fier could not understand.  The raging berserker before him faltered, and the axe lowered far more slowly than its weilder had originally intended. Behind him, he could hear Quooral turn, hear Glunnyn's ragged breathing, and then the deep voice of the genasi telling the sorcerer at the end of the alley, "You are under arrest."  He took a step back, sagging against the wall, and dug a healing potion from his belt as the half-orc started to slink away.But there was one member of the Claw left, and he was untouched by the spell.  The dwarf studied Katya, raising his sword and then driving it home in her thigh, shattering her concentration on the spell.Stifling a curse, Katya lashed out with her fist, rocking the dwarf back with a bone-crushing blow. One hand flew to his chest as he judged the strength of the hit, and then he was running as fast as his magically-augmented legs would take him.Katya limped over to Di'Fier as Quooral made his way up the alley, his hand nearly enclosing the neck of his captive.  "Got one," he rumbled.<img src="http://www.io.com/~jeffj/b2sep.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" />"Drusilia.""Yes, Papa.""I have a job for you. Come into my office."She sat down across from her father, Ellerand following like a guardian shadow. She saw her father watching her bodyguard, noting that the young elf was careful even inside the Naïlo home.  Perhaps it was imagination, but she thought she saw a slight smile of approval flicker across his features."While I am loathe to put you in the path of danger, the situation calls for a representative who will display my commitment to the enterprise," Tensin began.  "I have decided to propose-""- an alliance," Dru finished.  "With Finn."  She sat back, a pleased grin on her face that she had figured out Papa's plan.  His face remained unreadable, and he studied her a moment, as if trying to discern the source of her insight."Just so. Finn, Gallowglass, and the dockside gangs. I will be sending an emissary to each, and I have reason to believe that they will be receptive.  Set up a meeting.  Tomorrow." - End of Session Five -Compiler's Note: I didn't realize how short this update was going to be, so I'll just include some of Session Six.Session Six, Part One: Question and Answer"...so based on everything we've found, it seems as if this Dragon's Claw organization is moving into the city," Di'Fier finished.  "The prisoner won't talk, and he's resisted Glunnyn's magic, but at least we've got confimation that they were after Nofur Roberts."Donnach frowned.  "Four missing girls? Why haven't we heard?""I think they've been told not to talk to us," Di'Fier answered.  "They may be trying to influence the Captain's Council...maybe, I don't know, put their own people on it.""They're trying to eliminate the competition," observed Katya. "By manipulating this crackdown."Donnach looked down at his desk, then leveled his gaze at Di'Fier. "Do whatever you have to to make him talk."<img src="http://www.io.com/~jeffj/b2sep.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> "Quooral, ungag him." Di'Fier looked at the prisoner.  "What is your name?"Sullen silence.The mage's fist fired forward from the shoulder, slamming into the prisoner's face.  There was a crack, and the chair rocked backwards.  Quooral caught it and shoved it forward."What. Is your. Name?"Silence.Di'Fier turned to Katya, standing in the shadows. "I was trying to be nice, and not have Quooral hit him.""I could hit him," the genasi offered."That's all right, Quooral. Just wait outside. We'll call you if we need you."  Di'Fier turned back to look at Katya.The priestess' face was drawn and pale.  She didn't like playing it this way...but the Captain had told Di'Fier to do whatever it took.  "If he doesn't answer," she said, "I guess we'll have to kill him.  The jail's too full to keep anyone else."Di'Fier nodded, watching the prisoner's eyes move from Katya to him. "That's right.  They gave us a lot of extra powers thanks to the crackdown you and your friends asked for."The man swallowed. "You can't kill me," he said, but the quaver in his voice gave the lie to his false bravado. "You need to know what I know."The mage shrugged. "My last partner had a penchant for interrogating corpses...""Vagn.  My name is Vagn."Katya leaned forward.  "Why were you trying to kidnap that girl?"Good work, Katya.  Once they start talking, it's a lot harder for them to stop, Di'Fier thought."We were told to. She was a witness. She was with the one we wanted." Vagn laughed, bitterly.  "You fooled us good.""How long have you been here?" Katya shot back."I - I got into town for Swagfest, with some of the rest of the crew.""Why are you moving in on Freeport?" "It's the boss' big shot.  He wasn't going to advance any more in the organization."  Vagn looked at the two of them and leaned forward. "Maybe...maybe the boss could make it worth it for you guys."Di'Fier snorted. "I've already turned down Finn."Like a drowning man seizing at a straw, Vagn leaned forward. "Finn? Finn is small potatoes.  How do you do your magic? Is it in the blood?""Mostly books.""Too bad." Vagn leaned back into his chair.<img src="http://www.io.com/~jeffj/b2sep.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> "So, do we keep him over night?"Di'Fier considered it. "I think so.  Have Quooral and Jemis watch the door while Ashrem meditates, then put him on guard duty.  I'll tell Glunnyn to make sure and have his mind-reading spell prepared tomorrow, and we'll see what other songs this one will sing."</blockquote>

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