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<blockquote data-quote="mikeawmids" data-source="post: 6473449" data-attributes="member: 6776411"><p><u>Savage Worlds / Daring Tales of Adventure / Chaos in Crete / Part Two</u></p><p></p><p>The seaplane touched down on the gently rolling surface of the water. Beyond the docks and warehouses sprawled the sunny, Mediterranean city of Heraklion. Brett Hardcastle killed the engine and glanced back at his passengers.</p><p></p><p>Nicolas had traded his moth-eaten suit for a Hawaiian shirt, shorts and sandals - however he still wore his battered, black top hat. Columbus the ape recline beside him, wearing a pair of pink, star-shaped sunglasses. Emilio looked rather dapper in a cotton suit, while Gizmo had refused to yield his grubby lab coat. The doctor had spent the flight testing his latest invention <em>(a voice activated force field)</em> by encouraging his friends to throw stuff at his head. Happily had they complied.</p><p></p><p><em>(Mal spent his advance on the New Power [Deflection] edge).</em></p><p></p><p><strong>“Remember, this isn’t a holiday,”</strong> Emilio said, his tone uncharacteristically stern, <strong>“We’re on an important mission from the museum. No distractions until the professor’s niece is safely enclosed within my manly embrace.”</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>“What’s his problem?”</strong> Nicolas whispered to Columbus.</p><p></p><p><strong>“Ook, ook.”</strong> the ape replied. <em>(“He’s sexually frustrated after failing to seduce either of the two human females in the previous adventure.”)</em></p><p></p><p><strong>“Where do we start looking for Monroe?”</strong> Brett asked.</p><p></p><p><strong>“The professor was acquainted with an antiques dealer called Andros Akretis,”</strong> Emilio said, <strong>“We should pay the man a visit.”</strong></p><p></p><p>--</p><p></p><p>Leaving Ginger to mind the plane, Brett and the others ventured into the city. They found the sign for <em>‘Akretis Antiquities’</em> hanging in a narrow, cobbled alley and headed inside. Four men turned to face the door as the bell above it announced the arrival of customers. Three had the distinctive look of hired muscle about them, while the fourth was tied to a <em>(presumably antique)</em> chair.</p><p></p><p><strong>“Help!”</strong> cried the fourth man, <strong>“They’re going to kill me!”</strong></p><p></p><p>The goons went for their guns, but Brett was quicker. Two of the men were dead before their own weapons were clear of their holsters. The third man returned fire and Brett dived for cover behind an antique dresser. Columbus grabbed a priceless vase and hurled it across the shop. It broke against the last thug’s skull and he fell senseless amongst the shards of broken pottery.</p><p></p><p><strong>“We’re looking for Professor Monroe and his attractive niece,”</strong> Emilio explained as he untied the antiques dealer.</p><p></p><p><strong>“Attractive niece?”</strong> Andros spluttered, <strong>“You cannot be referring to Gloria? The fat girl with the squint?”</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>“No, you must be thinking of Monroe’s other niece, the unattractive one.”</strong> Emilio said.</p><p></p><p><strong>“Right… well, thank you for saving me. Those ruffians planned on silencing me in case anyone else came looking for the labyrinth. Monroe was certain he had located the entrance to the fabled maze, but I fear he has found more than he bargained for....”</strong></p><p></p><p><em>To be continued....</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mikeawmids, post: 6473449, member: 6776411"] [u]Savage Worlds / Daring Tales of Adventure / Chaos in Crete / Part Two[/u] The seaplane touched down on the gently rolling surface of the water. Beyond the docks and warehouses sprawled the sunny, Mediterranean city of Heraklion. Brett Hardcastle killed the engine and glanced back at his passengers. Nicolas had traded his moth-eaten suit for a Hawaiian shirt, shorts and sandals - however he still wore his battered, black top hat. Columbus the ape recline beside him, wearing a pair of pink, star-shaped sunglasses. Emilio looked rather dapper in a cotton suit, while Gizmo had refused to yield his grubby lab coat. The doctor had spent the flight testing his latest invention [i](a voice activated force field)[/i] by encouraging his friends to throw stuff at his head. Happily had they complied. [i](Mal spent his advance on the New Power [Deflection] edge).[/i] [b]“Remember, this isn’t a holiday,”[/b] Emilio said, his tone uncharacteristically stern, [b]“We’re on an important mission from the museum. No distractions until the professor’s niece is safely enclosed within my manly embrace.”[/b] [b]“What’s his problem?”[/b] Nicolas whispered to Columbus. [b]“Ook, ook.”[/b] the ape replied. [i](“He’s sexually frustrated after failing to seduce either of the two human females in the previous adventure.”)[/i] [b]“Where do we start looking for Monroe?”[/b] Brett asked. [b]“The professor was acquainted with an antiques dealer called Andros Akretis,”[/b] Emilio said, [b]“We should pay the man a visit.”[/b] -- Leaving Ginger to mind the plane, Brett and the others ventured into the city. They found the sign for [i]‘Akretis Antiquities’[/i] hanging in a narrow, cobbled alley and headed inside. Four men turned to face the door as the bell above it announced the arrival of customers. Three had the distinctive look of hired muscle about them, while the fourth was tied to a [i](presumably antique)[/i] chair. [b]“Help!”[/b] cried the fourth man, [b]“They’re going to kill me!”[/b] The goons went for their guns, but Brett was quicker. Two of the men were dead before their own weapons were clear of their holsters. The third man returned fire and Brett dived for cover behind an antique dresser. Columbus grabbed a priceless vase and hurled it across the shop. It broke against the last thug’s skull and he fell senseless amongst the shards of broken pottery. [b]“We’re looking for Professor Monroe and his attractive niece,”[/b] Emilio explained as he untied the antiques dealer. [b]“Attractive niece?”[/b] Andros spluttered, [b]“You cannot be referring to Gloria? The fat girl with the squint?”[/b] [b]“No, you must be thinking of Monroe’s other niece, the unattractive one.”[/b] Emilio said. [b]“Right… well, thank you for saving me. Those ruffians planned on silencing me in case anyone else came looking for the labyrinth. Monroe was certain he had located the entrance to the fabled maze, but I fear he has found more than he bargained for....”[/b] [i]To be continued....[/i] [/QUOTE]
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