[LPF] Ryall's Estate

[jbear]

"Daylilly has struck the heart of the matter. Where is this plot of land? I would like to leave immeadiately."

Relic stands placing the goblet down on the desk. He awaits Umberto's answer. He then continues.

"Thank you Signor Gabbiano, I'm sure this must have been both uncomfortable and unpleasant news. We will try and resolve this because the matter has become personal for all of us. We were helping the farmer who was killed without hope of economical reward. We have failed him as he now lies dead next to another innocent tangled in this mess. Obviously we are grateful for the information you have provided, and understand you are loathe to speak of this artifact. Despite our interests running parallel, we understand that we are neither in your employ, service, nor de we owe you anything, and that such circumstances would be impossible given the financial difficulties of your house. So if our endeavour of justice is successful, we hope you understand that we will take possession of any goods this despicable man has on his person ..."

Relic then waits a moment to see if the noble man bites before leaving and beginning the journey towards Caan's plot of land.

 

[jkason]

Umberto seems to blanch at the implications of Relic's speech, but quickly recomposes himself.

"My house has clearly fallen upon hard times, but my divesting us of those holdings and personnel who were nonessential has proved more than adequate for allowing our assets to remain liquid," he says evenly.

"As I say, this artifact -- marked like so many other of our holdings by our seal -- is of great symbolic import to my family. If Caan has not destroyed it, I am quite certain I could see clear to compensation for its safe return. Not knowing its current state, you'll understand if I cannot commit to any specific monetary sum."

GM: I want to give [MENTION=41485]InVinoVeritas[/MENTION] a chance to pipe in with any questions Kazanto might have, but should have you guys moving one way or another tomorrow.

 

[Qik]

the matter has become personal for all of us.

"Indeed - I'm well past the point of simply wishing to earn an income. Dane Ryall was a good man, deserved a better death than what he got. I look forward to confronting this man Caan."

 

[jbear]

Relic gives a polite nod and a warm smile.

"Understood Signor Gabbiano. We will speak again I'm sure."

 

[InVinoVeritas]

Kazanto listens quietly, blessedly confused by the legged ones' ways, as usual.

OOC: RL killed me, I'm trying to be back. But Kazanto wants a hat!

 

[jkason]

Gabbiano locks eyes with Relic a moment, then bows his head slightly.

"Finia, if you'll be so kind as to give these gentlemen a map to the old game preserve and of their grounds. Caan's small house is in the southernmost clearing; seemed best to have him living on-hand at the time. Now if you've nothing further?"

If there are none, Finia escorts the party back to the reception area, then disappears for a brief moment before returning with the maps. Everything seems fairly straightforward. It shouldn't take you more than an hour to get out to the small clearing. The elven attendant shows you to the door, and as she closes it behind you, there seems to be nothing left to do than plan your approach strategy.

GM: The maps are fluff, so I apologize to any topography fans that I don't have them for you to look at. Basically, there's a wide clearing in the game preserve's wood near the southern edge. Thick trees surrounding it on all sides, with no direction sporting any kind of environmental advantage or disadvantage than the other. I'll leave it to you guys to make any kind of plans you want.

 

[Systole]

Daylily chews another hunk of the foul reddish herb on the way to the gamewarden's house. He's uncharacteristically quiet, apparently mulling strategies over in his head.

After a time he asks, "Is this house have window? Is can we sneaks from back, or is from all side the game-warding is use bow?"

 

[Qik]

"That's a good point, Daylily. However, it also seems likely, given our experience thus far, that this Caan will have some animals to aid him. At least, we should be prepared for that eventuality."

The elf walked on a bit, lost in thought, before continuing. "Beyond that, however, I feel that our approach will be fairly straight forward. Get as close to the house as possible without being seen, then begin our assault. One of us - I'm assuming myself - could scout the surroundings first, of course. We also have some magic to aid our attack - I'll be able to make you grow big, again, Daylily, and I can do the same to my arrows."

OOC: Depending on how things look when we approach, Q can sneak around a bit - just wouldn't want to take to much of our time to myself, is all.

 

[Qik]

OOC: This makes me think of Daylily. Giant In the Playground Games

 

[InVinoVeritas]

Kazanto bites her lip in thought.

"Are you sure Caan doesn't live with a hermit crab?"