Heroes, Inc.: Aftermath

[DM_Matt]

Timrin awakes with a start, "Mmm.. Maggie? Your awake!"

"Don't move. Don't talk. I'll fetch you some water."

He jumps up and rushes off for a pitcher and a glass.

He returns within a few seconds, a bit flustered. He offers her a glass.

"Now take it easy, Maggie. You been out for a while. You were hurt pretty badly. We.. we... almost lost you." This last bit is said with a lot of restrained emotion.

"A lot has happened, none of it good. For now just rest and regain your strength. I'll sit with you in case you need anything. I'll keep the clerics from poking at you until morning," he smirks.

Maggie complies with everything Timrin asks, without further questions or complaints. That in itself is a strong sign of just how badly hurt she is. After she has the water, she mumbles a thanks and quietly smiles, then drifts back to sleep.

 

[DM_Matt]

"I am well aware of the difference between someone who knows how to perform a weapons drill and someone who knows how to use the weapon properly. Knowing the first doesn't necessarily mean knowing the latter. In tournaments, I have seen those who knew could perform their katas with precision and speed, but couldn't throw a proper punch to save their life. You know both. You know how to kill. Luckily, Ilmater was watching over me. I believe that you are probably much more than a cultural representative. I will pass on your willingness to talk to the proper authorities. I do not know what they will do with the information, but I will intercede as I have promised. You will be taken back to your bed to rest and recuperate.

Shando calls the guards in and has the assassin sent back to the infirmary.

OOC: What is our ruling on the timeline here DM, just so I cna figure out what to do next?

Hawkeye

You have some flexibility. I pushed a bit for the benefit of those with hurt pcs. Use it as you wish.

 

[Hawkeye]

Shando sits for a few minutes, trying to organize his thoughts. He finds himself wishing for the days at the monestary, when his days would be filled with meditation, prayer and training. Ilmater, I am not sure what the task is that you have set before me or if I am even up to the task, but I put my trust in you and will do as you say. I will do all I can to defend the weak and powerless in this world, including giving my life. Shando squares his shoulders and puts a determined look on his face. IT would do no good to the cause to spread dipsair among their company. Shando heads out into the infirmary. "Sir Timrin, Dyria, Alethia and Murdoch, we need to speak, in private and as privately as possible."

Hawkeye

 

[frostrune]

Timirn is feeling much more like himself today. The wounds to his body are fully mended. The wounds to his psyche are still raw but at least under control.

He informs the Devan and the other attending clerics about Maggie's improved condition as they arrive in the morning. He leaves her in their capable hands and is in the process of suiting up for the day when Shando calls for a meeting.

"About time I catch up to what has been going on I suppose?", Timrin replies, "Where and when?"

 

[Falkus]

Dyria joined Shando as soon as she'd finished talking with Kayla about Zarun.

 

[kirinke]

Alethia joins them, dressed in her habitual dark clothing piped with silver and blue. She looks tired, but well enough, all things considering.

 

[Steve Gorak]

Murdoch explains what he has learned. "The deceiver of Deceiver is downstairs. He's likely a simulacrum, but if we have the real man on our side, we'd be able to know who has been replaced within the government and the city officials."

 

[frostrune]

Murdoch explains what he has learned. "The deceiver of Deceiver is downstairs. He's likely a simulacrum, but if we have the real man on our side, we'd be able to know who has been replaced within the government and the city officials."

Timrin is obviously confused.

"Wha? Slow down Murdock. You forget some of us have been out of touch for several days. Who is the the Deceiver of deceivers and why is he in the compound? He doesn't sound like much of an ally to me."

 

[kirinke]

ooc:
Would either Alethia or Naverone know of this Deciever guy?

Alethia looks confused until Naverone cheerfully fills her in. Obviously, he's been using his own supernatural eyes and ears to keep an eye on everything in his range when she was sleep.... err unconscious.

Alethia grinned at Timrin, that same lopsided grin she used when she was about to lay something on the paladin that was going to freak him out. "I have some rather good news too. When Beorn took the Namer's soul-gem back to Celestia, I asked him to see if Selune and Mystra were willing to give us a fake one that had a good chance of fooling Cronos. They were gracious enough to do so." she said, taking from her ever-present bag of holding the gem Beorn had given her. The fake one that is and placed it on the table.

"Now my friends, what sort of mischief can we accomplish with this?" she asked wryly.

 

[DM_Matt]

Dyria wasn't sure if she should trust her confession or not, but decided to press on with the questioning. "Why don't you tell me everything you can about Zarun? We don't like him any more than you do, but unfortunately, we can't do anything without any hard proof of wrong-doing on his part."

Kayla reveals that she also lacks hard evidence, as she hasnt been working for him for long, but has been putting much effort into learning his routines and security procedures so she can do more snooping. I assume you don't reveal to her that her homeland is being invaded by Thay, or will you mention that?