Shackled City - Chapter II

[Manzanita]

rAVEN

"Welcome Fario and Fellian. Perhaps you could tell us a little about your friend, and why thought he might be found here."

"As for us, we are all interested in protecting the city from these kidnappers."

Raven will use her sense motive when they speak (+3)

 

[Majin]

Fellian hesitates a few moments and as his mouth begins to open in response Fario is quick to jump in front of his companion with a smile, "I must apologize for my friend. He is faced with the burden of going through life less quick of wit than I." This awards Fario a quick scoff and rolling of eyes from Fellian, but he continues nontheless. "There is really not much else to tell. We have known our friend for some years now, and as I explained on the rooftops we recently went to visit him some weeks ago only to find him missing. In his home were signs of a struggle, so we inquired about him at the city watch, and they were less than helpful so set out on our own investigation. We caught wind that the church of St. Cuthbert was investigating a string of kidnappings themselves and put two and two together. We knew they would be hiring private investigators to seek out answers, and luckily you all came along. We've been, uhm, trailing you since the beginning and there seemed to be lots of activity about this locksmiths shop here, so again, it's simply a case of making the connection and so here we are."

All along Raven is paying close attention to the way the elf speaks and his and Fellian's body language, coming to the conclusion that the elf is speaking the truth and their intentions are genuine.

 

[Verbatim]

Zeric listened while the two voices spoke from the other room and made quick notes in his head while he ate.

~How many have gone missing? Why did the church wait so long to begin an inquiry into it all?~

 

[Manzanita]

Raven

Raven glances around for Zeric. Not seeing him she frowns, slightly, but says nothing. Then shakes her head gently. These elves know who the party works for. She has told them nothing they do not know. They only question is whether to let them accompany the party. She considers telling them about the underground city, but pauses. She has done much to bring them here. She'll wait for someone else's lead as to what more to say.

 

[Mimic]

Althron watches the two new comers uncertain whether he should trust them or not. "You still haven't told us your missing friend's name and if you knew what we were doing why didn't you come to us openly? Why all this slinking around in the shadows?"

<Sense motive +3>

 

[hippocrachus]

Orpheus listens to the half-elves' tale and waits patiently for someone to say something more. Not feeling a need to promote any more questions from his overly-untrusting companions, he offers his take on the situation.
"I'm sure we all appreciate your concern Fellain and Fario, but it is not or choice to put you both in the dangers of this investigation," he says looking to his companions slyly, knowing the two half-elves are probably only concerned with what progress can be made without their help and not wanting to add to the already tense situation within the party by adding more bystanders.
"I feel it is best if you let us continue on our leads and wait for us here. We can not both investigate and guard this busy shop," he adds, waiting for their response.

 

[kirinke]

"Why didn't you come to us or rather the church directly? If your friend was kidnapped by the same people, then it is cause for alarm. I can only guess at what such people can do with a captive wizard and a half-dozen or more innocent children. But then, I have very little tutoring in wizardry and my guesses may only hint at the real horror they may face." Alinis stands, managing to look grim and dangerous at the same time.

ooc:
alinis is only guessing at the numbers. 6 seems reasonable for an inkling of worry. more would be cause for real alarm.

 

[hippocrachus]

"Please, please..." Orpheus says to his companions with hands raised in a calming gesture, the only place his frustration isn't evident.
"These two have as much at stake as the rest of us. I think the arrangement of them staying and looking after the shop and us going into the deep dark abysmal pits of damnation is a fair one," he says, looking at the two half-elves pointedly, brows furrowed, and nodding his head waiting for them to agree. He glances sharply at his upstart companions.

 

[Majin]

"We apologize, his name is Elthor Ashstaff of course, perhaps you've heard of him?" Fellian adds, interrupting Fario, who seems to have wanted to continue speaking on their behalf. Fario speaks over his companion, thus taking the initiative back for himself, "We would be willing to guard the shop in the gnomes abscence, but if you would ask it of us we would be willing to accompany you down into these abysmal pits you speak of..."

 

[Dhes]

Elyas silently takes in the exchange between the two half-elves and the rest of the group. Why are they always so mistrusting? “If we do return to this so-called “dark abysmal pit of damnation” than it would be prudent if they accompanied us down there, instead of guarding half-made keys. The last time we went down there, we came back with one of us on the brink of death.”