IC: Dichotomy's Age of Worms Redux, Part II

[TiCaudata]

[sblock=OC]MN is correct. (Well except for the dog part, wolves and dogs are related but not the same at all. (Although a female wolf is still called a bitch, fyi. (Does that violate gma rule? I can never tell as anyone who has spent time with my gma can attest.(Cats have souls!))))

Boldak first, Moro tracking a good tracking distance (30'?) behind, the rest of us behind her at whatever distance Alendar can see Moro at. Good?[/sblock]

 

[Dichotomy]

The group trails the four men with Boldak in the lead and Moro and Alendar leading the way behind. It is a simple enough task for Boldak to keep out of sight of the drunken group. The dwarf tails the four to a small, nasty shack a little from the square and south of the Vein (and those from around Diamond Lake well know that life south of the Vein is worse than life north of it). The shack is a dump, and while it likely affords no better accomodations that staying at the flophouse, it would have at least more privacy.

The the graverobbers stumble inside, they don't even seem to turn on a light. Within a few moments it becomes apparent that they've taken to their beds.

 

[worthley]

Once it's clear that it would be alright to start talking, Viktor turns to the others. "So, what now, we can't just barge in. Do we try to rest and follow them in the morning?"

 

[michael_noah]

"You may not be able to, but I'm certainly barging."

Boldak checks the door to the place to see if it is locked, and scouts around the shack for other entrances, etc.

 

[TiCaudata]

Llyr stands back, not willing to get in between any potential arguments.

 

[worthley]

"Breaking one law justify us to break another. Especially when this can be done without doing so. Plus, like we've said, most likely they didn't bring their 'work' home with them. We should probably wait until the morning to see if we can follow them to the bodies."

 

[o3caudata]

"I'll just assume you meant actively breaking one law isn't ok, because when it comes to the passive breaking you seem very willing to go along."

"What exactly makes you think they'll go back to the bodies in the morning? Or ever for that matter? We could sit in the shadows for a week before anything come about, if it even does. If you want to go drag out the constable and allow him to supervise any interogations, be my guest. You know where to find us."

Alexis turns and squints into the darkness, 'watching' Boldak finish his search of the shack.

 

[Dichotomy]

The shack is a small, shoddy building, about 25 by 30 feet, one floor, and likely no basement. The only door seems to be the front one, in the middle of one of the short sides. There is but one window in the back, roughly opposite the door, but it is closed by shutters. A quick push on the shutter suggests a latch on the inside. Though not likely able to withstand any real force, it could be difficult to open from outside without just breaking it. The front door seems to have no lock, but a gently prod again suggests that something (a bar, perhaps) holds it fast.

Alendar adds no comment to the group's discussion, though the elf does shake his head and snicker at Viktor.

 

[worthley]

"Then give me five minutes to prepare for what we are about to do. I'm sure nothing of significance will happen in that time."

Viktor then grabs his holy symbol and begins to pray to Heironeous for forgiveness. Once he is done he looks at the others. "You are right. This is for the better. I may feel wrong about it, but it needs to be done."

 

[michael_noah]

Returning to the shadows across the way, Boldak informs the party, "There's a back window, but both it and the door would need to be broken in order for us to get in. My first inclination is to bust in the door and surprise them. In this neighborhood, it should take some time for the watch to get here, and we can hopefully squeeze the location out of them before then."