Masks of Nyarlathotep - Chapter 1: New York City

[Krug]

"Ah, Professor Carter. The usual, I suppose? I have just finished serving another pair of American philistines at another table. They sprayed salt on their steaks like a snowstorm in Copenhagen," says Thomas, gesturing agitatedly. He notices Carter's guest.

"Welcome to our humble cafe, Father. We do have some a divine pork roast, coupled with a pair of honest Irish potatoes. And some divine Indian teas." He puts down the menu.

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

Joe listens as the restaurant owner gives him a rundown on some of the interesting food choices they have. Without looking at the menu, he says "That roast pork and potatoes sounds fine, along with one of those Indian teas, whichever one you recommend with the pork."

After ordering, Joe decides to wait and let Professor Carter explain what they are here for. He sits back and eyes the pair at the next table, so alike and yet so different at the same time.

[OOC: Great start to the game everyone. This is gonna be a lot of fun!]

 

[VorpalBunny]

"Mr. Anderson. It's a pleasure to see you again." Carter stands up, offers Mr. Anderson his hand and a seat.

"I'm afraid today's visit is more business than pleasure. I've heard from Jackson Elias... Father, would you please show Mr. Anderson the telegram? Thank you. As you can see, it seems Jackson has uncovered some information regarding the fate of the Carlyle Expedition, and would like an investigative team to check it out. Since I am aware of your relationship with Jackson, I thought you a natural choice for this expedition."

"You don't have to decide right away, but as you can see the team must be assemeled by the 15th. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I see two other prospects."

Carter gets up from the table, and whispers to Fr. Savino "Thomas is a capable cook, but chronically under-seasons his creations. Trust me. You'll need salt - just don't let him see you."

Carter then heads over to the twin's table.

"Ahh. The brothers Gilladh. How are you? I didn't think to see you two again after the... pottery affair. 'Shorty' isn't it? If my memory serves me, your knowledge of ancient artifacts is impressive, and I believe your brother's special brand of 'diplomacy' may come in handy."

"How would you two like a job?"

 

[Krug]

Thomas Anderson reads the note and says, "Yes it is intriguing to me. I will be there on the 15th. I've had enough of serving culinary philistines," he says.

 

[Shapermc]

"Bah, Teach you know my name, see. What you need?" Shorty says non-shalant. Seeming to feign intrest he reaches into his coat pocket to grab out a small object and toss it in the air with one hand and catch it, while rolling the cigar in his lips with the other hand. "You need more facts about these?" Shorty says refering to the item. " You know what they are? Well they are exactly that, see. It is an Egyptian statue of Houras. One day me bro'ter and me were talking to a guy and very kindly offered it to me. Over a century old, see?"

Shorty tosses and catches it a few times with one hand the puts it in his pocket again. "So what did you say you needed?"

Statue in pocket

 

[VorpalBunny]

"I need men of your.... talents. I have a friend that claims to have information regarding the doomed Carlyle Expedition. As you have an archaeological background, I trust you know of it. I've been charged with assembling a party to investigate the validity of this information (OOC: At least I think that's where this is going...). I'd like you and your brother to join the expedition. Why don't you two come and join my friends over at the next table, and I'll answer any questions you may have.."

The Professor smiles and gestures over to the table Mr. Anderson and Father Savino are seated at.

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

Joe sits at his table watching Professor Carter work on recruiting the men at the next table. He was amazed that such a young man seemed to know so many people. Not that the few people he had seen Carter talking to was a large number but in such a short span of time, the number of aquaintances he had was somewhat astounding. As a priest, Joe himself had become aquainted with an enormous number of people over the years but Carter seemed to exude enthusiasm and was quite amiable, which was most likely a couple of the reasons people liked the man.

Joe took a closer look at the two chaps Carter was talking to, wondering how they had become aquainted with the professor, although the one talking to Carter was tossing some trinket, maybe an idol of some sort. That would maybe explain how the professor was involved with him, if the object was some sort of archeological relic or something.

Joe sipped his Indian tea, marvelling at the exquisite taste of it, and knowing that if the food was half as good, he was in for an excellent meal. He continued to listen to Carter talk to one of the twins, and as time passed, found himself becoming more excited by the minute about the adventure that lay ahead.

 

[Krug]

As a waiter, Thomas really doesn't have the luxury or bad form to sit down right now.

Thomas attends to the orders. The cafe is still rather busy. Everything would become clear soon, he was sure. Right now, the biggest concern on his mind that the food be excellent. The cafe certainly would miss him, he thought. He wondered if he would come back after the adventure that undoubtedly lay before him.

 

[Festy_Dog]

Shorty's brother glances to the Professoor, mumbles a kind greeting through a mouth full of food and continues to eat.

 

[Shapermc]

"Common brot'er, let us behold the marvels that teach has in store for us at the table." Shorty states elbowing his brother in the ribs. "You can bring your food with you, let's go!"

Shorty and his brother join the preist and the prof. at the table.

"Ev'nin padre. I am 'Shorty' and this is my brot'er Hamish. Not as perty as I, but still can get a job done for ye, see." Shorty elbows his brother again. "Say 'lo to the padre brother!"