Q'Barra: Facing Truth Chapter 2

[Yeoman]

"Say...the ceiling, or floor. Or from behind."

Catherine looks slightly puzzled by the second to last remark. "Huh, I hadn't considered them to be capable of attacking through solid objects. I'll uh...keep that in mind."

 

[Shayuri]

Trebuchet fixes Catherine with his unblinking red-eyed gaze.

"Clarification. I meant striking from concealed locations within the floor, such as covered pits, or dropping down from above."

The tone of his voice never changes, yet he somehow manages to convey a certain reproving quality to the amendment.

 

[Yeoman]

"Clarification. I meant striking from concealed locations within the floor, such as covered pits, or dropping down from above."

Catherine shakes her head. Based on the terrain, I'd say it's far more likely that we'll encounter trapped rooms, and well prepared defenders this time. I doubt that they had time to build concealed pits or trap doors, if that crossbow trap is any indication.

 

[Rolzup]

Darrick clears his throat.... "Perhaps we should try tripping one of these traps. See what results. Our presence here is unlikely to be a secret at this point," he adds ruefully, indicating his own armor, "And if we can perhaps force their hand, we can exercise some control over our own response."

 

[Rookseye]

"Oho!"

Sepoto again investigates the potential for a second, less obvious trap, Upon satisfying himself there is not another, he attempts to disarm the crossbow's mechanism.

[SBLOCK] Disable Device check = 11 [/SBLOCK]

 

[Pebele]

Sepoto carefully slides the trip wire from the trigger of the crossbow. Just as he gets the wire almost clear, he accidentally jerks the wire, causing the crossbow to fire directly at him. With no time to dodge out of the way, the bolt lodges squarely in Sepoto's shoulder.

Luckily there appears to be no further traps in the area.

[sblock=OOC]
Sepoto takes 7 damage as the trap is sprung.
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[Yeoman]

"Perhaps we should try tripping one of these traps. See what results."

Catherine hears Sepoto grunt in pain as the crossbow fires. "Be careful what you wish for..."

Catherine advances up to Sepoto, removes the bolt, and binds the wound before applying a charge from her wand. Afterwards she returns to her place in the rearward group.

[sblock]
Oops, forgot to add, Sepoto: +11 hp over the next minute and six seconds.
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[EvolutionKB]

Kaelan

Kaelan winces slightly when he hears the twang of the crossbow. He hopes for the best until he see Catherine go ahead to tend to Sepoto. Kaelan looks at Charles and whispers, "One of us should watch our back now that we've taken a fork. What do you think?"

 

[Rookseye]

Sepoto stares dumbly at the bolt protruding from his shoulder for a moment. The wire. Far more taut than the last. The shifter touches the tip of the bolt, and listens at the approach of Catherine in her heavy armor. The pain is minimal, surprisingly enough. Sepoto's anxiety ratchets up slightly as he examines the shaft of the bolt still protruding. Poison? No, it did not seem that way, and for that he was lucky.

The chakit shrugs, a look of chagrin on his face as Catherine heals the wound. A painful smile crosses his lips as she yanks the bolt free. He takes it from her hand to make certain nothing extra dripped from the bolt beyond his blood. Good.

Whispering in the dark corridor:

"Well, Captain-Catherine, Sepoto thanks you. He perhaps needed a reminder of what clumsiness brings. I will examine the chamber beyond, and return quickly if nothing is found. Make certain the others watch the corridor behind them; this bandit's silence is troubling Sepoto."

[SBLOCK] Sepoto will very cautiously scout out the entry to the room beyond, to see what he can see. If there is nothing of interest, he will double back to the others. [/SBLOCK]

 

[Yeoman]

"It's no problem. I'm just glad it didn't seem to be poisoned. Be careful when you move ahead, and we'll keep watch here. Once your are satisfied that we are good here, we'll proceed forward."

Catherine moves back to the rear. "Form up. We're moving when Sepoto gives the word."