[Vile] Puppy Kicking PCs at Work

[Serpenteye]

“They only clue I have is, yesterday one of our regular clients, a merchant, said he’d seen the first missing girl working the street over on Gorgon’s Way. This client always had a thing for her, I’m not sure he told me everything. Planned on having Alicia” she motions to the half-ogre “have a chat with him next time he’s due in, which is 2 days from now.”

“So… think you can get my girls back? And the head of this ass who’s sneaking around my place of business, stealing my hard-earned property… yeah, I want his head.”

Alicia starts hearing her name spoken, only then realises that the mistress had returned. She answers in a half-audible growl, both bestial and child-like.
"You will have his head, mistress. And I will have his other parts. To... chat with."

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

T'aria: female half-fiend rogue2

“I would indeed be interested, if you would put as so kind as to put a good word in for me?" It’s a question he doesn't really expect an answer to as he continues, "I would very much like to leave in your capable hands while I handle these ladies with mine.”

"If you must, I suggest you hurry with your... 'dear Loni', as it is unlikely I could effectively negotiate your terms without you here." Her tone suggests that while she may still negotiate for Accalon, she probably wouldn't brother to push for a discount without him there. "After all, the whores will be here later - I doubt that the job opportunity will last as long." T'aria smiles and turns away in a dismissing manner. Accalon knows from previous experience that at this point she is just as likely to not say a word about him to the Madam as she is to attempt to negotiate his terms; she has made mention in the past of disapproving, not of his hobby, but of his overriding obsession with it. He's seen that smile before as she cheerfully conned a man down on his luck from his last coin.

"Tell me, Madame Brie, which is more important to you: Recovery of property, or punishment for its theft? There are far more ways to accomplish one than both."

Looking at the elf, she nodded. Indeed a good question - that can make a difference on how to proceed, although I dare say I don't care for the manner in which it was suggested.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

Accalon as usual simply shrugs of T'aria concerns as in his eyes she cared far too much about coins, which was simply another tool for his cause and as of right now his purse was fat.

Not wanting to deal with an angry T'aria Accalon sighs and calls out while she walks away, “I have far more faith in your ability to negotiate than you seem to have but I shall do my best to hurry my, dear T'aria.”

Whores still in hand he address them as he lightly guides them now, “Come along, I have much need for you my ladies...”

 

[Cepter]

Sunedilar al Hazir: Human/Male (Fighter)

Sunedilar has watched the games being played with studied disinterest. This palce was already showing him much regarding the weaknesses of such a place, a way to enter and scout without being noticed. A few women in here could certainly gather much valuable information.

And of course, if they were...infected before their arrival, we could find a city full of bloated corpses.

He returns to the conversations at hand. Dulanse leaving the group comes as no surprise. His business with his old rival sways him more than it should, but at least he had provided something before departing. The other members of the group bandy about suggestions ranging from obtuse to direct, but a few questions still needed answers. Sunedilar turns to the Madame to ask the first of them.

"There is also the question of how quiet you wish to keep this business. Would it hurt your trade here if your clients were aware of this little affair, or would you rather that the one responsible be made an example of?

 

[Telsar]

The 2 ladies escort Accalon upstairs, although both seemed interested in the conversation that was taking place here. Perhaps concerned that they might be the next ones to be ensorcelled. Or that the party might use them as bait, which they seemed almost willing to do to one of their own.

Madame Brie answers Alev’s and Sunedilar’s questions. “I want my property back, but it’s the time and effort spent training them that I’m really losing. It won’t do me any good if their minds are still clouded. I may as well train new girls if that’s the case… I can turn over a couple of rocks and find new girls. But if you find the guy responsible, my understanding is magic generally stops after it’s caster is dead. I’ll pay a bit for my girls back free of all magic, but I’ll pay more for the guy’s head. As for the clients, at the moment they don’t know anything. Well, except that one now…” She’s looking at Accalon heading upstairs as she says that. “But apparently he knows one of you… I assume if he turns out to be a problem, professionals like yourselves will deal with him. But no one else should know. Even the merchant I mentioned just asked why I had her working Gorgon’s Way. But if word gets out that my girls can be found somewhere else, hell yes it’s going to hurt trade, and if it gets that far, then I’ll want retribution to be very public. But if you find the girls, can’t find the guy and can’t free them of the spell or whatever, it’s best if they breathed their last in some cold, dark alley.”

To Alicia she says, “Loyal as always.”, giving her a smile she hardly ever gives any of the girls. “You help these people find this guy, and I’m sure they won’t mind if you play with him a bit before he dies. And you can keep an eye on them too… friends of Dooley’s should be trustworthy, but you never know.” Madame Brie clearly doesn’t seem to mind if the party knows this mountainous half-ogre could be a threat to them if they betray her.

 

[Cepter]

Sunedilar al Hazir, Human/Male Fighter

Sunedilar directs a coldly appraising look towards the Madame's warrior, sizing her up in case conflict becomes unavoidable, but he quickly looks back to the group and the Madame to further discuss plans and motives.

"I would disagree with Alev as far as the motives being simple business. As Madame Brie pointed out, one can turn over a rock and find women who will sell their bodies. It would be cheaper and easier to simply recruit, rather than steal from someone as cutthroat as Madame Brie. Unless there is some great secret skill you impart to your whores, a small time criminal could not put together the kind of facility that would attract wealthy clients. Do you know of anyone whom you would consider an enemy, who either has the magical skills to commit the acts you have described or who has the resources to aquire those who can? If you do, I would think some of us should pay that one a visit, while others attempt to find one or more of the missing women to attempt to break the spell or gain information by...some other means."

 

[Goddess FallenAngel]

“But apparently he knows one of you… I assume if he turns out to be a problem, professionals like yourselves will deal with him. But no one else should know. Even the merchant I mentioned just asked why I had her working Gorgon’s Way. But if word gets out that my girls can be found somewhere else, hell yes it’s going to hurt trade, and if it gets that far, then I’ll want retribution to be very public. But if you find the girls, can’t find the guy and can’t free them of the spell or whatever, it’s best if they breathed their last in some cold, dark alley.”

"You needn't worry, Madam. He will not become a problem - and if he gives indication of becoming one, he will be taken care of." T'aria gives a slight bow in the Madam's direction.

 

[Telsar]

Madame Brie smiles at T'aria, a big smile with a couple teeth missing, apparently pleased at the show of respect.

Then she studies Sunedilar for a moment. At first, by his appearance, there wasn't much to be impressed with, but she may have misjudged. "I have quite a few enemies. That punk Hectaras, young human, thinks he can start a thieves' guild. This city hasn't had an organized thieves guild for 20 years. Guilds are formed for protection, and most criminals here have no problem getting around the laughable city guard. He says when he gets set up, I'll be working for him! That brat isn't fit to wipe my ass."

"But he doesn't have much money, and no magic that I know of. If it's him, he's got a new partner. The only problem I've had with anyone with magical ability was a priest of Heironeous. He used to come around here, spewing his arrogant condemnation, saying he was going to shut us down. All his ranting did was tell more people about the place. My business increased by half after that. Haven't seen him in a year, though."

"And of course, there's been others who have tried to set up their own brothels... they're all very dead now. But if someone else is trying, I'll hear word of where he's setting up eventually. But I don't think I can wait that long with girls disappearing."

"Oh. And as for special skills imparted to the girls... that's a trade secret." Sunedilar receives a smile as well.


While everyone is making plans and ironing out details, Accalon spends an enjoyable hour with the two young whores, after paying them of course, who apparently do know a skill or two. What they don't know is that Accalon is paying them in more than coins; spreading Asteral's Doom, a horrible but slowly incubating disease. [Loni rolls 20 and resists the first attempt, but both fail their saves thereafter]. Jovana seems detatched once she has her money, but, during a quiet moment, Loni asks Accalon "Are you going to help Madame Brie? She's a lot more upset about about this then she lets on. I think she's afraid of whoever's doing the kidnapping, and this is the first I've seen her afraid of anyone". Jovana gives Loni a pinch, making it clear she doesn't think Brie would like having her talk behind her back.

 

[Brother Shatterstone]

Accalon Darcanda: Human/Male (Unholy Warrior)

Finished with his divine deeds for the day Accalon dressed slowly while a small smile appeared on his young face. It wasn’t the profane acts he had just accomplished but the simple fact that Loni’s body had rejected his gift the first time and it wasn’t until the second time that his gift had taken root. This was usual, very unusual indeed and he tried to think upon the number of whores who had resisted his disease over the years… The number was small, and consisted of only half of the fingers on a single hand, and considering the unusual thoughts of attraction he had felt earlier he slightly wondered, though he would deny hoped, that his deepest desire a true love and sister in arms was dressing before him.

He had been watching the gift slowly spread from Loni’s womanhood through her lower stomach, it was something he often did when time allowed… The disease looked like a crimson and blood red mist and the symbolism of the color was not lost upon the devoted Accalon.

The soft voice of the light brown haired whore surprised him and interrupted his thoughts but he found himself smiling in the blue eyes of Loni. His smile doesn’t last long as he gives the older, and nearly forgotten whore, a frown of open distain and he replies to her curtly, “I bet the Madame would be equal displeased to know that one of her girls was damaged, and by someone who couldn’t afford to play restitution. That was the second and the last time you touch her in such a manner, clear?”

Making a clear motion that he is through with Jovana the older whore turns and leaves obviously upset at receiving such a scolding from a client. Accalon pays her little heed as he takes a set upon the bed and gestures for Loni to take a set next to him.

His face softens into a reassuring look and his voice grows soft as he speaks to her, “I have a companion negotiating right now for me down below so yes I do indeed intend to help both you and the good Madame. What has the trouble again my dear..? I think it was something about your colleague running off, and just how much do you know about it? He gives a small wink as he tries to put her at ease, “And why is she scared of losing a few ladies when she still has you?”

OOC: I would really do a number on the timetable of Accalon left the room so I figured I might as well make use of this... Besides it gives Telsar another way to pass information.

 

[Paxus Asclepius]

"I think, then, that we have a fair division of labor. T'aria and I shall go to Gorgon's Way, and see if we can locate these missing girls; if we find them, we will see if they can talk. Sunedilar and Alev, if you will be so kind, can locate this Hectaras and see if he is involved. Lydia and Aeweth can stay here, blend in without getting their hands dirty, and watch any new customers for signs of sorceries; if you see anything suspicious, it should be a simple matter for- Alicia, was it?-to restrain them. Is this acceptable to all." Gwyn's naturally imperious tone makes the last sound like a statement, rather than a question. "Madame, if you could describe the missing girls?"