The Four Lands

[Maidhc O Casain]

The conversation continues for quite about two hours with Tetsu having to seemilngly pull the responses from her. Tetsu learns that Etta has lost count of how mnay years she has been here and at one time stating she just slept away most of the bad times. Every time he mentions a move from her little moutain pass, Tetus is greate with almost stark terror. Towards the end of their chat, she say "If I gave you some money, do you think you could find some people willing to move here if their expenses were paid?"

"Lady Etta, I will do anything in my power to help you! In fact, I would not mind establishing a home here for myself. I am not ready to settle as yet -- I've barely managed to get out into the world at this point in my life, and I believe I have things to accomplish yet. But I will send such as I find and believe would be appropriate this way. Would you mind if I began working on a home for myself here? I would very much like to check in on you from time to time, and it would be nice to know I have a place to come and rest from the worries of the world."

 

[Scotley]

"I do have another fellow in mind and I think he has an excellent relationship going with local businesses, which will make it easier for us to get established. Your performance thus far has been exemplary and I think you should set about finding the right folks immediately. In addition to jobs of your specialty, I'd like to get as many of the idle young folks off the street as possible as well. I think we can find some work for them to do around the area. We won't be able to pay much, but it will be more than I suspect they are used to and by improving the look of the place and putting some money in people's pockets I think we can draw some businesses back to the neighborhood which will of course bring in more revenue. I'd also like to see about getting title to some of the run down and abandoned properties that we can referbish and then rent out to new businesses." Angelo considers for a moment as they walk along. "We may need to involve a banker and a lawyer on the more legitimate side of the opperation for the property business. I might know someone with contacts in that area. I'll need to talk to her in the morning." As they are walking along Angelo will ask questions about some of the buildings they are passing trying to get an idea of the sorts of places that might be available. "I know of a former casino site that recently burned down..." He tries to gage Crusher's reaction to all this. "Your thoughts sir?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Tetsu - Conservation with Etta

Looking at Tetsu with an almost hestiant gaze as if what she may say will scare him away..Etta comments "That is fine, pick any of the old tower sites you wish and it will be yours, I dont think there is much material left around her, but there may be, I just dont know. Do you think it would be possible to hire some guards to make the people feel safe? I am not bothered because both man and beast fear me, but they will not fear my new neighbors."

Getting up abruplty Ettas says wait here. Going up the stair and coming back down a few minutes later she hands Tetsu a small silver coffer about 12 inches long and about 6 inches wide. "Do you think that will be enough to get us started"

 

[J. Alexander]

To the Docks

Taking up his part of the conversation, Crusher tells Angelo that indeed there are various sorts of professional in the district but most are old. As to bankers, he says that may be a problem, most bankers will not loan money to people in this district. And that brings us back to the answer to two of your questsion. Most of the people here who need money are are a worthy risk borrow money from Mother Abigail, likewise she owns a fair amount of property in this neighborhood as when business went away, she often bought the building in an attempt to stablize the neighborhood. It is sad really, she had the heart to help out when none would and they still moved away on her. The rest of the rundown properties are usually owned by abstee owners, which with a tooth grin he says "Can be reasoned with" or are abandoned and occupied by squatters which of course "Can also be reasoned with"

During the stroll, Crusher agrees about the young people and the clean up "It will stablize the area and show and immediate improvement to our customers"..

 

[Scotley]

"Very interesting bits of information. Sounds like we have to turn things around before we can borrow money, and to borrow money we have to turn things around. I guess we'll have to find some benefactors that might otherwise be unwilling to donate to our cause and convince them to contribute. You're going to be a busy man..." Angelo says with a smile. They continue on to the warehouses.

 

[J. Alexander]

To the Docks

"Well were off to a good start. The goods and cash we found should net us enought for the first couple of months to start making the changes. By that time the associaton dues will be coming in giving a stream of income. And who knows, perhaps when we really start cleaning out all of Rodericks men and the other little gangs, we may stumble acoss more goods and currency"

Roll a sense motive

 

[Scotley]

Angelo Human Mage

OOC: Sense Motive (1d20+7=22)

 

[J. Alexander]

To the docks

During the conversation and somewhat before that it comes to Angelo, that Crusher has a working knowledge of how things should be organized and how a neighborhood should be run that is far beyond that of a typical leader of an band of enforcers/muscle. While it did not occur to him during the trip to Rodericks Lair, on the way to the docks, Angelo realizes that Crusher Crew "The Bonebreakers" are far more organized and professinal in their outlook than he was expecting. Givne his past Angelo fell into it most easly and just now recongized it for what it was. He has hooked up with a very tight well organzied REGIME that has been togther for some time and is not in fact an organzied ban of muscle.

 

[Scotley]

Angelo Human Mage

"I don't wish to give offense, but what's your story Crusher? The Bonebreakers are much too good to be living in Roderick's shadow. Are you local to this neighborhood? Did I force your hand and spoil a Coup in progress? If my question offends feel free to tell me to mind my own knitting."

 

[J. Alexander]

Trip to the Docks

Looking a little startled but quicly covering it up Crusher simply says "Perhaps in time but for now let's just say there is a small history. Fair enough?" Then looking directly into Angelo's eyes he states "No no coup, it simply was time for a change and time for better finicial rewards."