Masks of Nyarlathotep: Chapter 2 (London)

[Gomez]

Jibril casually doesn't drink his tea. He asks, "The accounts of the 'expedition' have been quite unreliable - a little overly sensational for my tastes or belief. I am grateful to speak with someone who was there. When you call it a sightseeing tour, is that what they had intended all along, or had they hoped for something more?"

"Mr. Carlyle was not what you would call a man of science. Though he seemed genuinely interested in the history of my country mainly the age of the Pharaohs. Sir Penhew handled all the real scientific efforts of the expedition. I believe that they were trying to discover evidence of a anienct ruler of Egypt who is only known as the Black Pharaoh."

 

[Vendetta]

"Can you tell us about the Black Pharaoh" Jack asks.

 

[Gomez]

"Can you tell us about the Black Pharaoh" Jack asks.

Tewfik looks at Jack with what could only be discribed as cold naked anger. He sits there with his hands clenched against the arm rests of the chair. After about a minute of this he seems to relax but his manner is cold and aloof. "If you would please. I have matter to attend too. If you wish to discuss the Carlyle Expedtion further, we can set a place and time." He takes out a business card and writes on the back. "This has my number. You may call me tomorrow to set up a time to talk if you wish." He hands it to Jibril.

 

[yangnome]

The priest stands up. "OK, we thank you for your time and look forward to meeting with you in the future."

 

[Vendetta]

Without saying anything, Jack leaves the room and waits for the others.

 

[Gomez]

Once outside on the street infront of the Tewfik's spice store, Miriam looks at the others and says. "Well. That didn't go well. I wonder what set him off like that. He was unfriendly to begin with but I thought he might attack you Jack after you asked him that question about the Black Pharoah." Miriam rubs her hands together as if she is trying to warm them. "I can tell you one thing. I am happy to be out of that place. I didn't like the feel of the place one bit."

 

[Vendetta]

Jack pulls out a cigarette and starts to light it. "I'm sure there is some racism in there, but there was definately something more. We should probably limit our communcations with him to just Jabril."

 

[yangnome]

"Yes, I got the same feeling. We might also want to make a few stops and watch our backs before heading back to the hotel."

 

[Maerdwyn]

"I agree. Mr. Al-Sayid was not being completely honest with us even in what his did say, at least from my perspective. I am sure he knew more that he said. Further, as Miriam said, he clearly cut us off after the mention of the Black Pharoah - not because he was out of time. Would his attitude be different if we came back tomorrow? I doubt it. What I wonder is if we might learn more by watching him and what he does now. Even if we do not watch him tonight, however, we need to get Charles and William to begin researching this 'Black Pharoah' - I am sure that they will find out more than Tewfik here will willingly tell us."

 

[yangnome]

"I agree. do you think that a couple of us might want to watch this place and see what Mr. Al-sayid's reaction is? That also might help us detemrine if he has someone follow us."

OOC: what are the surroundings like? Any coffee shops or anything nearby where one could inconspicuously drop off from the rest of the group and keep an eye on the shop?