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Remen remains silent during the walk, and positions himself as requested. Just letting out a second-long laugh. This fellow has nothing to do with it...
Phyrric Legacy - Shackled City IC Thread
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Whizbang Dustyboots
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Arak shoots Remen a sharp look.
Jdvn1
Hanging in there. Better than the alternative.
Dowlee walks along, confused at Arak's line of questioning. <This janitor probably isn't involved, but I suppose asking him some questions wouldn't hurt...> She, though, has a softer tone with the janitor. "Patch, what were you doing before you were taken in by the orphanage?"
Malvoisin
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Whizbang Dustyboots said:
Patch takes a look at Arak's sword, and, noticing Remen circling around behind him, decides he'd better answer the question.
"Look, I don't know anything about who took the kids, or how they got in, okay? Let's get that out first thing. But, a few months back, I started bumping into this halfling named Revus Twindaggers in a lot of the bars. We hit it off, and pretty soon he's offering me money just to keep an eye on one of the kids at the orphanage....Terrem Kharatys. I figure, 50 gold is good coin just to keep a watch on one of the kids, so sure, I said. Well, I found out after that, Revus is Last Laugh, and once I took the money I couldn't very well give it back, right? So, I just kept it quiet. Now, I don't know if The Laugh has anything to do with Terrem vanishing, but it seems like they could...especially after hearing what they did to that priest last night, trying to keep him away from things. Look, I know this looks bad, but I'm telling the truth. And it's not like I could just come forward and talk to anyone about this...especially not to Gretchyn. In fact, I'd really appreciate it if you wouldn't let her know what I just told you."
Jdvn1 said:
"Well, I was just a kid then. I've been with the Lantern Street for twenty years now. Gretchyn took me in right after I lost my eye. Let's just say my father wasn't exactly the most loving of orcs, and leave it at that."
Malvoisin
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stonegod said:
(OOC: Yes, it is lunchtime in the game...sorry for not making that clearer.)
Flannad checks the front door as Jon peers through the window, but finds the door locked securely.
Jon notes a long countertop within the storefront, but doesn't see any activity within.
"Are you so eager to purchase a lock, sir, that you cannot wait for my return?" A high pitched voice speaks up from behind Jon. The speaker is a gnome with salt-and-pepper hair and a neatly trimmed mustache and goatee. His bushy eyebrows, creased face, and graven frown make him look frumpy and dour, but there is the hint of a mischievous smille at the corners of his mouth. The strangest thing about this gnome is his great height, however, as he stands nearly six feet tall!
"Well, come inside then, I'll be glad to show you my wares. Keygan Ghelve, at your service." The gnome produces a ring of keys from a pocket, unlocks the front door, and leads the way inside.
The storefront smells of wood and pipe smoke. Two padded chairs flank a hearth that looks to see a lot of use in warding off the autumn chill. The fireplace's carved mantle bears a tinderbox, a small vase of dried smoking leaves, and a finely wrought collection of pipes. A burgundy strip of carpet leads from the entrance to the wall across from it, where dozens - perhaps hundreds - of keys hang from tiny hooks. The keys come in all shapes and sizes. A handsomely engraved mahogany counter stretches along one wall. Behind it hangs a red curtain that neatly hides the rest of the store.
Keygan Ghelve walks smoothly behind the counter, then says affably, "So gentlemen, how can I help you?"
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Jon is a bit startled at the unusual gnome, and peers at him closely a moment. "Oh, sorry. Just taking a look."Malvoisin said:
[OOC: Six foot gnome? Would it be akin to what an enlarged gnome would look like or more like a gnome on stilts? Spot check if needed.]
Jon takes his time looking around the store for a moment, but when he sees the curtains, the Voices explode in a chorus in his head. Look beyond the curtain. Jon is dazed for a brief moment it seems, then clamps down control on his constant mental companions.Malvoisin said:
The scholar walks up to the Flannad, appearing to examine the various looks. Surreptitiously, he whispers, "The curtain! I think it is from the vision. There may be something of import behind." Jon then turns to the gnomish fellow, giving him a warm smile. Let us try honey first.
"Master Ghelve. Let me introduce myself. Jon Telnbalm and my associates Flannad and Liracor Surabar. We are here on behalf of the Temple of Cuthbert, investigating the recent going ons at the Lantern Street Orphanage. I would like to speak with you regarding the possibility that someone may have approached you about the keys to said orphanage, or may of perhaps acquired one without your knowledge. Anything you may tell us would be of use."
[OOC: Beginning of Diplm check, and I am sensing his motive (I am psi focused currently).]
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The short man rises a black eyebrow towards Dowlee at the mention of the halfling, remembering the rumors about a halfling thieve's guild... but when Patch mentions they had a connection with the Last Laugh he shakes his head...
From behind the half-orc Remen can't help but ask
"And what did Revus pay you for?" in a harsh, cutting tone, bothersome thing to be answered with nothing... And how the heck did he learn the guy was from the Last Laugh?
Actually he is more bothered by the fact that he himself thought the janitor had nothing to do with this than by the janitor's lack of clear answers.
From behind the half-orc Remen can't help but ask
"And what did Revus pay you for?" in a harsh, cutting tone, bothersome thing to be answered with nothing... And how the heck did he learn the guy was from the Last Laugh?
Actually he is more bothered by the fact that he himself thought the janitor had nothing to do with this than by the janitor's lack of clear answers.
Flannad openly ogles the large gnome, never having thought that such a thing was possible. Slowly, as he becomes more familiar with the sight, the young whisper gnome starts to pay more attention to his surroundings. At first he simply starts to peer at the various locks and such, thinking that he wouldn't want to have to try and pick one of those in a hurry, if at all.
As the conversation progresses, Flannad starts to get a little suspicious. Such an abnormally large gnome is such an unnatural thing, and then he wonders how would such large fingers be useful to a locksmith - surely finer fingers would mean finer work? And then there was the subtle shift if Jon's attitude - he didn't know what it meant yet, but with the curtains blocking all sight behind the counter (ooc: assuming Flannad can't casually maneuver within the shop to gain a better vantage point) then he bends his concentration to listening for any sounds beyond the front area of the shop (ooc: Listen +7).
Then Jon's quiet whisper carries to him and the light dawns and he returns to listening, but now with a renewed interest.
As the conversation progresses, Flannad starts to get a little suspicious. Such an abnormally large gnome is such an unnatural thing, and then he wonders how would such large fingers be useful to a locksmith - surely finer fingers would mean finer work? And then there was the subtle shift if Jon's attitude - he didn't know what it meant yet, but with the curtains blocking all sight behind the counter (ooc: assuming Flannad can't casually maneuver within the shop to gain a better vantage point) then he bends his concentration to listening for any sounds beyond the front area of the shop (ooc: Listen +7).
Then Jon's quiet whisper carries to him and the light dawns and he returns to listening, but now with a renewed interest.
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