Metropolis (The World in Waiting) - Chapter One

[Bront]

"We'll need to put up ropes, unless you plan on helping the children up one at a time. But if there are undead up there, it seems we'll need someone to scout up there then, won't we?" Taran says.

 

[jkason]

Ru's eyebrows furrow, his lips become a thin line. He grabs the lanky human's tunic, growling now as he speaks.

"You're either purposefully trying my patience, or quite inept at the game of evasion. Any fool can give a false name if that's all he has to hide. I've asked your name at least twice; Taran's requested it again just now. In case it's dullness, directly, then: what is your name?"

OOC (Phoenix):[sblock]I'm not sure what kind of rep Jackal had in mafia circles (which seem separate from the thieves' guild, though I should think they interact regularly). Assuming at some point Ru can cajole the name from him, of course, would it ring any bells?[/sblock]

 

[D20Dazza]

"Looks like a fight a brewing" Ghost thinks to himself as he picks up his pace towards the advance gaurd. "C'mon now, we've got enough danger around here" he growls as he skids to a halt beside the group "Can't this wait until we've finished saving the children? Nothing else matters at the moment but their safety. You two should be ashamed of yourselves" the pale elf states matter-of-factly with a look of disgust on his face. Turning to Taran Ghost asks "Now what way are we going to get out of here?"

 

[Bront]

Frustrated, Taran just rants. "Well, I was asking whatshisname over there" pointing to the human who refuses to identify himself "to help me set up some ropes so we can bring the children up easier than one at a time up the ladder, but apparently someone says there's undead up there now. I guess if no one else will go up there and check it out, Twitchy and I will go."

 

[jkason]

Ru grimaces at the chastisement from the albino, but finally releases when Taran mentions the undead.

"Ru Brike," he says by way of introduction to the elf, cocking his head slightly. "There are at least two undead back the way I came, possibly more; they stuck to the shadows, mostly, with only one acting as spokesman. I haven't the skills to tell you what classification they are, but they claim to be the parents of one of your men. Ghost Hound, wherever and whoever he is."

 

[Fenris]

Frustrated, Taran just rants. "Well, I was asking whatshisname over there" pointing to the human who refuses to identify himself "to help me set up some ropes so we can bring the children up easier than one at a time up the ladder, but apparently someone says there's undead up there now. I guess if no one else will go up there and check it out, Twitchy and I will go."

The unidentified human just smiles at Ru as he releases him. "tsk, tsk, such manners. Careful there Ru Brike, old Bruno over there took both those heads off the same beastie, I am sure he could settle you down if need be." And the mysterious human turns to Taran "Ok, little brother, settle down. It's not like you all let the rest of us peons know what the plan was when you were scheming by the door. You just said 'get up and go'. So forgive me if I don't know what's going on, but as none of you introduced yourselves, nor found it worthwhile to instruct the poor slobs going into the yellow lair first what was going on, we are a bit in the dark!" says the peeved human "Now gimme that" and the human grabs the rope from the halfling and starts to climb up the laddder to secure the rope at the top, still keeping a watchfull eye out above (and below) him for danger.

 

[Phoenix]

OOC:
[sblock]Fantastic stuff, I think that if there were any ENnies for PbPs we'd be up for nominations

OK -

a) Should 'The Jackal' reveal his name, it would be possible to recognize it with a Knowledge (local) check (though the DC would be ridiculously high).
b) There are enough people to put together the rigging for the children without my intervention.
c) Did I mention this is great stuff?[/sblock]

 

[jkason]

Ru does his best to help with the rigging, glaring after the nameless human as he ascends to do his work from on high. Then he suddenly laughs. When he's done, he looks to the others and says, "Sorry. I just suddenly thought 'guess he's what you get when you recruit your party from the personals section.' Totally inappropriate, I know. Must be all the methane down here. Or my lack of sleep."

OOC:[sblock]I think I know the next chapter title: Metropolis, chapter three: Award Winning Conflict. [/sblock]

 

[D20Dazza]

Ghost Hound Elf Bard

The pale elf's features seem to mottle at the mention of his 'parents' looking for him "Hope that has nothing to do with the ghouls I encountered on my first foray into these sewers" he thinks to himself as he carefully eyes the newcomer.

"Well met Ru, my hame is Hound" he says with a wink extending his hand in greeting "although I sometimes go by the name of Ghost. It seems that we may need to have a little ahh discussion at some point eh? But not before I see these children to safety"

 

[Bront]

The unidentified human just smiles at Ru as he releases him. "tsk, tsk, such manners. Careful there Ru Brike, old Bruno over there took both those heads off the same beastie, I am sure he could settle you down if need be." And the mysterious human turns to Taran "Ok, little brother, settle down. It's not like you all let the rest of us peons know what the plan was when you were scheming by the door. You just said 'get up and go'. So forgive me if I don't know what's going on, but as none of you introduced yourselves, nor found it worthwhile to instruct the poor slobs going into the yellow lair first what was going on, we are a bit in the dark!" says the peeved human "Now gimme that" and the human grabs the rope from the halfling and starts to climb up the laddder to secure the rope at the top, still keeping a watchfull eye out above (and below) him for danger.

"I am NOT your little brother."

Taran takes a deep breath and sighs. "Look, I'm sorry you missed our introduction before we led you down here, and I'm sorry I snaped at you. This has been... stressfull, and I seem to have some troubles holding my temper today."

"So, what is your name sir?"