GM exclaims, "Greetings!"
Penelope says, "Ah!"
Penelope says, "Also hi"
[7thsea] Bert says, "Log on."
Roger arrives, looking for booty.
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "So! When last we left our intrepid adventurers!"
[7thsea] GM says, "The party had split up to get back into the city, with one group taking the sewers and the other going in the front door."
Johann arrives, looking for booty.
[7thsea] GM says, "After much ado, both are converging on the meeting spot: the basement of a tailor shop in town."
Talbert exclaims, "The strength of Eisen!"
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "Hey, all we need is Tinker"
[7thsea] GM asks, "Penelope is about to open the door when there's a tremendous SCREEEEEECH! It's loud enough that people might look out their windows and see you here--what do you do?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "At the end of the last session, I had sent Felipe off to retrieve A) our superior in Los Vagos and B) a physician. Has he returned with them yet?"
Penelope cringes. She takes a deep breath, opens the door (if it does) and darts inside, slamming it shut behind her.
[Crows-Nest] Penelope says, "I'm sure I just walked into a lion's den of trouble, but hey."
[7thsea] GM says (to Penelope), "It opens--Finesse/Footwork to see how fast you make it, TN 10."
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 7k4: 10+6 4 7 2 7 3 8 | 38
[7thsea] GM says, "It is simplicity itself."
Johann asks (of DonMiguel), "Is she one of die Vagos?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "I assume Penelope is still upstairs and out of our sight at this point?"
GM exclaims (at Penelope), "You cautiously peek into the basement and see your friends, emerging from a sewer grate!"
DonMiguel exclaims, "Si!"
DonMiguel asks (of Penelope), "Did you have any trouble getting back here?"
Penelope whew. She walks down the steps. "Oh no. No trouble. None at all."
DonMiguel asks, "Ah, good. Do you know what that sound was, just now?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(Oh, wait, was that sound Johann failing his Brawn roll last session?)"
[7thsea] GM says, "It was ;-)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Then delete my last question."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "withdrawn from the record"
Johann says (to DonMiguel), "That grate was very laut, mein Freund."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I however.."
Penelope asks, "What WAS that horrible sound?"
Talbert says, "It was quite grating, that's true"
Penelope says, "You probably woke up the entire city."
[7thsea] GM asks, "Felipe is happy to go get a physician and get word to El Vago (local edition)--do you think it's going to be less conspicuous if the physician comes here or if you go there?"
DonMiguel covers the grating with a piece of heavy, dark cloth. "We saw someone else moving around in the sewers and had to get back here quickly. Perhaps a bit too hastily, I admit."
Talbert says, "It's said that the city never sleeps, I believe"
Talbert says, "I wouldn't know, I'm a foreigner"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "I think that two people sneaking around will be less conspicuous than the whole party. Plus, we want to meet El Vago here."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(So we can officially add Johann to the party.)"
[7thsea] GM says, "Got it."
[7thsea] GM asks, "I'm imagining that there's exactly one El Vago mask, that you return when finished with a mission. Does that work?"
Johann says, "I can offer to check everyone's teeth while we wait"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Hopefully someone washes that"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Makes sense. But I can't take it off in front oh Johann, of course."
[7thsea] GM says, "I guess you switch to a generic one? Or have a generic one on already under That one/"
[7thsea] GM asks, "?"
[7thsea] Johann says, "ha ha+"
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "Sure!"
DonMiguel takes off his El Vago mask. Beneath, he is revealed to be... wearing another mask!
Felipe heads out with notes and a mask to deliver.
[7thsea] GM says, "Everyone roll Perception! (keen senses/wits, or just wits)"
Johann exclaims, "Ah, the old Doppelmaske!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 3k3: 4 9 5 | 18
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 4k3: 2 10+9 5 4 | 28
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "That mask isn't so musky, since there was a protective layer between it and his face"
[7thsea] Johann rolls 1k1: 5 | 5
[7thsea] GM says, "Hee"
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel says, "The other three masks beneath that one, however..."
[Crows-Nest] Johann asks, "Is it an FFP2?"
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "I forgot to roll oops"
[7thsea] Talbert rolls 2k2: 7 1 | 8
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "heh"
GM says, "Penelope almost instinctively looks up to no noise, per se, but to the addition of a *presence* at the top of the stairs. She nods, almost imperceptibly, and receives an answering flicker of movement. A few moments later, everyone else is startled to hear the clearing of a throat at the top of the stairs."
El_Vago steps down out of the shadows.
Talbert exclaims, "Sacrebleu!"
Johann exclaims, "Was zum Teufel!"
DonMiguel exclaims, "Welcome!"
El_Vago says, "My friends. And Abuela Maria; I trust you are well. And I hear we have someone new? Greetings to you as well."
Johann says, "Greetings, El Vago. My name is Johnann Friedrich von Schmetterstein."
Maria says, "Just tired, sir."
El_Vago says, "Ah, the Schmetterstein. Vampires, no? I am sorry."
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel checks Google Translate; nods in approval.
Johann says, "Yes, well. Thank you for your offer of assistance."
Johann has disconnected.
Johann has connected.
El_Vago says, "Offered in my stead? This may be possible, but not immediately, I am afraid."
[7thsea] Johann asks, "what was the lounge recap for this room again?"
[7thsea] El_Vago says, "#thea"
[7thsea] El_Vago says, "Or #theah, rather."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert exclaims, "Thea time!"
[7thsea] El_Vago says, "(You didn't miss anything)"
Johann says, "Ah, I feared as much. I heard the famous Vampirjäger Han Velsing is very busy. If I can offer my assistance to Los Vagos in the meantime, I'd be happy too."
Johann says, "Not only am I a mercenary, but I am also a dentist."
El_Vago says, "Ah! Interesting."
El_Vago asks, "Well, what say the rest of you? How has this man comported himself in your presence thus far?"
[7thsea] GM asks, "Also, what was it that each of *you* did to be admitted?"
Talbert exclaims, "He has an iron will. And also an iron fist!"
[7thsea] Johann exclaims, "I saved Maria!"
Penelope shrugs slightly.
[Crows-Nest] Johann says (to Penelope), "C'mon, she's already falling for that moustache"
[Crows-Nest] Penelope asks, "Haha. The shrug was because I don't think we've interacted. They found you in the carriage, right?"
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "yeah, I know :-)"
Maria says, "You don't know me, sir, but I can say that he behaved as a gentleman while we were imprisoned together. And I gather part of the reason for his imprisonment was him acting on my behalf."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "I was friends with members of El Vago before I knew that they were members. They knew about my positions regarding Castille and the Inquisition and so on, and they knew about my skills, so they approached me to recruit me."
DonMiguel says, "He has proven himself to be a valuable ally in a fight."
[7thsea] GM says, "Nice."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Hmmmmmm. You expect *me* to have backstory? Haha. Let me think about it."
[7thsea] GM says, "Hee hee"
Johann bows sharply in everyone's direction. "Danke, my friends, you are much to kind."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "'Felipe' was my entry point into Los Vagos (and no, I will not make a Freudian slip)"
[7thsea] GM says, "snrk"
[7thsea] GM says, "I suppose that means it makes sense for Felipe to be Don's initial contact as well."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Felipe has the highest Wits, s/he is the real mastermind"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "We're their puppets"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "(also I've actually forgotten Felipe's other name haha)"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I'm sure it's got something to do with them wanting eyes/ears within the Jennies, and also because I am highly cultured and adaptable, yet good with a knife."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I fit in well and also have access to people in a way others do not."
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel says, "It would be amusing if El_Vago here *were* 'Felipe'."
El_Vago says, "Very well. If you will swear to keep our existence a secret, and swear to help the people of La Reina del Mar to the best of your ability, you are welcome, and I will see about the whereabouts of van Helsing."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "'Adaptable' makes me think of Anne Hathaway's line that I always misheard as 'I'm a daffodil' from that Batman trailer"
Johann says (to El_Vago), "*ahem* Han Velsing"
El_Vago says, "Er, indeed."
Johann puts one hand on his heart and holds the other up. "I swear by my honor as a noble of the great nation of Eisen."
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel says, "We wouldn't want to get sued by Bram Stoker."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "We've got our Eisen on you"
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "uh, Eisen you"
El_Vago says, "So! As the Montaignians track the men of this town in entirely too much detail, we must establish you a cover story and get you registered, unless you wish to live in hiding the entire time."
Talbert says, "He seems a little... bulky, to be in hiding, il est vrai"
DonMiguel asks, "Perhaps he could be hired as a laborer on the Aldana Estates?"
[Crows-Nest] Penelope says, "I'm sure we could kill the existing town dentist and he could take his spot :D"
El_Vago asks (of Talbert), "You are the most familiar with the registration process; can you guide him through that?"
[Crows-Nest] GM exclaims, "Ha!"
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "he he"
DonMiguel says (to El_Vago), "I can."
Talbert exclaims (at El_Vago), "Pas de soucis! I mean, of course!"
Johann says (to Talbert), "Mein Leben is in your hands"
El_Vago says, "Excellent. So. The doctor will be here soon, and you must all get some rest, but after that, I have another task for you all."
DonMiguel asks, "Oh?"
Talbert says (to Johann), "I don't know what a Leben is but hopefully it is not heavy like that glove of yours"
[Crows-Nest] Johann asks, "Has Talbert really not played Wolfenstein?"
El_Vago says, "I have heard that the town's requests for... untraceable supplies, has found a willing supplier. We have had no problems with this in the past, but something... maliolente* troubles me about this one."
[7thsea] GM says, "*malodorous"
Johann says, "I mean the quality of mein cover is all up to you"
Talbert says (to Johann), "Ah d'accord! Fort bien. You can count on me for that."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "The last time I integrated this much French into my RP, I was a cat"
El_Vago says, "The people in town struggle, and this will ease their burdens, and perhaps our own request might be answered as well.**"
[7thsea] GM says, "**You can decide what your own request was as a group ;-)"
[7thsea] Johann says, "More masks :-)"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "A smaller, more feminine mask that highlights my cheek bones."
DonMiguel asks (of El_Vago), "Are you suggesting that this supplier may not be trustworthy?"
[7thsea] El_Vago says, "So, my request is this: discover when and where the delivery is to take place, and help ensure it happens without incident."
El_Vago says, "So, my request is this: discover when and where the delivery is to take place, and help ensure it happens without incident."
[Crows-Nest] (from DonMiguel) Felipe says, "Same, please."
[7thsea] Johann says, "A new grate for the tailort shop"
El_Vago says (to DonMiguel), "I know not, but that is always a possibility."
Johann asks, "And vat kind of supplies are we speaking about?"
Penelope shakes her head at Johann.
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "Supple liars"
El_Vago says, "The main supplies for the town are food that is cheaper than that sold at ridiculous markups by the invaders, and anything iron that was confiscated earlier, as they 'could be made into weapons'."
[Crows-Nest] Penelope says, "I misread weapons as spoons and was VERY CONFUSED"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Are these supplies contraband, or just black market goods that would be far too expensive if we had to go through official Montaigne channels?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Timing."
[7thsea] GM says, "Some of both."
DonMiguel says, "What do we know about this transaction? I assume that someone in town must know the time and place, in order to take receipt of the goods."
[7thsea] GM says, "And yeah, if you want some sort of awesome sword or better lockpicks or a Saddle of Holding or whatever, that's what's potentially in this next supply run."
[7thsea] Johann says, "I probably haven't been there long enough to order anything+"
El_Vago says, "Indeed! I know that Elias the shopkeeper has served as a distribution point for goods in the past, but he has been tight-lipped about how he gets them, for good reason."
El_Vago says, "But any of your contacts may know more."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "My brain.exe stopped working as I tried to figure out what a Saddle of Holding would actually do"
[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Ha"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Perhaps a supply some hard-to-obtain chemicals that could potentially have various uses with natural philosophy, medicine, etc."
DonMiguel, at the sound of the word 'contacts', glances at Penelope.
[7thsea] GM asks, "Anyone have any more questions of Mr. El?"
[7thsea] Johann says, "not me"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "I think I'm good."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "All good"
El_Vago nods at you all. "Thank you again, friends. Excellent work tonight! I will see you anon.
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Should we timeskip ahead five minutes before he leaves, so that we can later flash back to that bit of conversation when we later realize what we forgot to ask?"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "The mystery is part of the charm, why ask questions ;)"
El_Vago steps back into the shadows and disappears. You hear the front door open a bit later, and the shuffling of Felipe and the doctor as they enter.
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims, "Ha! We have yet to see Felipe and El Vago in the same room!"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Carry on"
[7thsea] Johann says, "ha ha"
Doctor asks, "Hello?"
DonMiguel goes upstairs. "Ah, thank you for coming!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Did we agree that the doctor is trusted by Los Vagos?"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "We did!"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "And his blue box is useful to the society too"
[7thsea] Johann says, "Los Doctor"
DonMiguel says, "We got into a bit of a scrape earlier. I was wondering if you could help patch us up."
[7thsea] Johann says, "Doctore Que"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "TheahDIS"
DonMiguel explains what they determined earlier with Diagnosis.
Doctor nods, looks at your wounds without wincing, and gets to work.
[7thsea] Johann asks, "Flesh wounds are gone, right?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Right."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I'd forgotten I had been chewed up by ROUS"
[7thsea] GM asks, "Right, I guess I should roll. Let's see here. Who has flesh wounds, and how many?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks (of GM), "Do you mean dramatic wounds?"
[7thsea] GM says, "er, dramatic wounds."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I'm Crippled"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "I have one. Talbert had, I think, five?"
[7thsea] GM says, "I *thought* dramatic wounds and then typed 'flesh'."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "And we did a bunch of diagnosis rolls last time, but I don't remember the exact results."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(Also, I have Surgery, so I'm able to assist on Talbert.)"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I know I had 3 (or more) dramatic wounds, I forgot how many though"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "and the transcript is not super clear"
[7thsea] GM says, "I think that Don is right that you had 5, since your max is 6 (resolvex2) and you were one away."
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [7thsea] GM says, "It would leave you with one more before being Taken Out."
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims, "Aha!"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "So 5 then"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Carry on"
[Setting the zoned flag.]
[7thsea] GM says, "So TN 30 for a Diagnosis on Talbert, and I think you already did some of them? Let's say TN 20 for the rest of it, then."
[7thsea] Doctor rolls 7k4: 2 2 4 6 1 6 3 | 19
[7thsea] GM asks, "Anyone want to contribute a drama die?"
[7thsea] GM says, "(also, geez, 19 on a 7k4. Was not expecting that.)"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I think I still have a rat in me"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "...was it there ALL ALONG"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Sure, I can. I have two spares from session 2 :D"
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [7thsea] GM says, "So, Diagnosis on Talbert = 25 with the assist."
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 5k4: 6 4 10+9 3 10+7 | 46
[7thsea] GM says, "Oh, so you didn't need diagnosis at all? OK, phew ;-)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [7thsea] GM says, "Nice! Let's say the bonus raise gives you the ability to assist the doctor even though you don't have Surgery."
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "I do have Surgery!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [7thsea] GM exclaims, "Oh! Well, then it gives you an extra raise on that assist!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "And I also did Diagnosis on myself and succeeded, but without any extra raises."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "We spend the first hour of the session desperately trying to remember what happened in the previous one :D serves us right for not taking higher Wits"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "OK, let's just skip to the surgeries, then!"
Talbert exclaims, "Cut away, cut away! Je n'ai pas peur du scalpel!"
Talbert says, "*ah!* *oh!* *hii!*"
[7thsea] GM says, "So, TN to repair a single wound is 5x total, or 25 for Talbert. TN 35 to heal 2, 45 to heal 3, etc. Let's say that since the doctor is a professional, he doesn't have to call raises beforehand; whatever he rolls will heal that many wounds."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Nice."
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "And he gets two free raises from my aid?"
[7thsea] GM says, "And we're getting an assist, and we're getting a free raise."
[7thsea] GM asks, "Did I claim that an assist gave you a free raise last time?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [Crows-Nest] DonMiguel asks, "For a quick house rule, maybe a second person with the right knack provides a free raise?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [7thsea] GM says (to Don), "Yeah, that seems reasonable."
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "OK!"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "So an automatic +10 on his roll!"
Doctor settles down, lays out his materials meticulously, and quietly guides Don Miguel as an assistant, as he expertly applies ointments, salves, and stitches to Talbert's many wounds.
[7thsea] Doctor rolls 8k4: 10+10+1 4 3 5 1 4 7 10+2 | 45
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "Nice!"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "Woo, you are 4 wounds better!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Did he get any of his limbs replaced with cool metal ones?"
Doctor sees that Don is also wincing, and says, "Here, let me get that as well."
[7thsea] Doctor rolls 8k4: 8 9 10+9 6 3 9 4 3 | 45
DonMiguel says, "Oh, thank you."
DonMiguel takes off his shirt to reveal the sword wound.
[7thsea] GM says, "I'm amused that he rolled the same number both times."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Hey, I don't need to change my sheet, since I'm back to the 1 dramatic wound I noted down post-carriage and pre-rodents"
Johann asks, "Vhile ve are at it, should I look at anyone's teeth?"
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel says, "<awkward silence>"
Maria exclaims, "You already looked at mine and said they were great!"
Doctor asks, "Teeth! You are a dentist, sir?"
DonMiguel says, "I think they are fine for the time being, but the next time I find myself in a fist fight, I'll be sure to call on you."
Johann says (to doctor), "Ya, I dabble."
Doctor says, "I have been serving in that regard for the town, but am afraid I have zero training. I would love an assistant, if you have the time."
DonMiguel exclaims, "Perfect!"
Doctor says, "Especially the soldiers; they're always getting in fistfights."
Johann exclaims (at DonMiguel), "Perfect! I don't have time for this, I need to find a cover!"
DonMiguel asks (of Talbert), "By the way, do you think your injuries will draw any attention back at the barracks?"
Talbert says, "I'll say I was waylaid by a ruffian who got away, ou quelque chose dans ce genre"
Talbert says, "No need to mention sewers"
Doctor says, "Well, I need to get back before it gets any more light out. I trust you will not need my services again, but I am afraid you will, and will be there when it happens. Good night, all."
DonMiguel says, "Thank you! And goodnight to you."
Johann says, "Gute Nacht, Herr Doktor. And thank you."
[7thsea] GM says, "And I'll call that scene there, if that's OK with the rest of you."
[7thsea] Johann says, "works for moi"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "idem"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Yup."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Sure"
[7thsea] GM says, "So! Over the next few days, you start talking to people and looking around at stuff. Talbert gets Johann set up as a registered dentist, and he starts getting a bunch of clients, as there's a fair amount of backlog."
[7thsea] Talbert asks, "As a healthcare professional, does he now gain the ability to raise after rolling?"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I jest, I jest"
[7thsea] GM says, "We'll rp for each of you, either singly or in groups, some of the more promising conversations/stakeouts/investigations you've had! (Also, if DonM wants to do some 'where is my artifact' investigation, you can do that too."
[7thsea] GM says, "For dentistry? Yes. Yes he does."
[7thsea] Johann says, "heh"
[7thsea] GM says, "And I'm up for trying things in parallel, if we like. I can add you all to #interludes and #interludes2, and pop between windows."
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Hmm. Perhaps a Montaigne trader in antiquities might be in town? And if so, perhaps I might invite him to dinner at the estate one evening?"
[7thsea] GM says, "But let's come up with some scenes and we'll divvy them up. And yes, just like that."
[interludes] * GM has added DonMiguel to the channel.
[interludes] * GM has added Talbert to the channel.
[interludes] * GM has added Penelope to the channel.
[interludes] * GM has added Johann to the channel.
[interludes2] * GM has added DonMiguel to the channel.
[interludes2] * GM has added Talbert to the channel.
[interludes2] * GM has added Penelope to the channel.
[interludes2] * GM has added Johann to the channel.
[7thsea] Johann says, "I've been cleaning the teeth of Elias' wife who might have some interesting info"
[7thsea] GM says, "Sounds good! The other two of you, you can join either or come up with your own."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Hmmmm"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I hear Elias favors my confidant. He's not my type anyway. I'm not jealous. But she might like to get a drink and gossip."
[7thsea] GM says, "Perfect."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I missed the memo about Elias whoops"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "who is he again"
[7thsea] GM says, "Elias was the shopkeeper who is a distribution point."
[7thsea] GM says, "(or has been in the past)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(AFK a moment.)"
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims (at GM), "Aha!"
[7thsea] GM asks (of Penelope), "Does your confidante have a name already?"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Fifi Dante"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Consuela Fida"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I don't think so. I bet she's also Vodaccean, though. That's why we get along, so far from home."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Then Fifi Dante makes sense, Dante is Vodaccean-y"
[7thsea] GM says, "My Italian name generator gave me Flaminia, so let's say Flaminia Dante."
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims, "Woo!"
[7thsea] Johann says, "Sounds like a Connery Bond girl"
[interludes] Raquel is sitting in Johann's chair, grateful to finally have her teeth cleaned.
[interludes2] Flaminia is sitting at the bar with Penelope, well into her third glass of wine.
[7thsea] GM says, "So you're investigating the wife and the mistress ;-)"
[7thsea] Johann says, "is anyone with me? Subtlety ... is not Johann's strength"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Back."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I'm not sure a Montaignian musketeer would put Raquel at ease. Just there, staring :D"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "So I'll pass on that"
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel says, "(There are just two interludes channels in use, right? I want to make sure they all make it into the transcript.)"
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "#jotasux is excluded, as usual"
[Crows-Nest] GM exclaims, "Correct!"
[7thsea] GM says, "Let's start with these two, and if the other of you two want to join in having been there or entering the scene, that's fine too."
[7thsea] Penelope has been swapping stories for a bit with Flaminia, and gently steers the conversation to Elias. Asking whether she's seen him lately, if there's any good gossip there, whatever. (Also if it's helpful at all, I finally spent some XP on knacks, including gaining cold read at level 1.)
[7thsea] Penelope says, "In case she was gonna hold back and needed a "I *know* there's something good there, tell me" push."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Also oops, wrong channel"
[interludes2] Penelope says, "Pretend I said that here."
[interludes2] Flaminia says (to Penelope), "Look! (she flashes a brilliant blue-cut gem on a ring on her finger.) He got *both* of us one of these. Though hers is green."
[interludes2] Penelope ooohs and ahhs. "That's gorgeous." She feigns a little bit of envy, letting Flaminia think she's got a one up on her. But it IS a nice gem...
[interludes] Raquel says (to Johann), "Ah, this feels better already."
[interludes2] Penelope asks, "He must be doing particularly well right now, huh?"
[interludes] (from Johann) *scrape* *scrape* *scrape* So I understand your shop is doing very well, ja?
[interludes2] Flaminia says (to Penelope), "The shop's doing OK, but he usually is more tight-fisted than that. He must have fallen in the soup, let me tell you."
[interludes] Raquel says, "As well as can be expected, given the ridiculous 'tariffs' the Montaignians impose."
[interludes] Raquel says, "Nobody can afford anything? It's really quite ridiculous."
Johann has disconnected.
Johann has connected.
[interludes] Raquel says, "(s/?/!)"
[interludes] Johann asks, "Ah, but if you allow the indiscretion, I have heard it is not quite impossible to acquire certain items, ja?"
[interludes] Raquel grins.
[interludes] Johann says, "For mouthvash I can only give you this local *fusel*. It is really quite a shame. I vould give my left hand for a good bottle of Eisenschnaps."
[interludes2] Penelope says, "(I don't get the saying?)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Things such as sharp, metal dental implements?"
[interludes2] Flaminia says, "Oh, just 'come across something good/lucrative'."
[interludes2] Flaminia says, "It's possible that I made it up based on half-remembered expressions ;-)"
[interludes2] Penelope asks, "And he hasn't hinted at where his... extra good fortune... might be coming from?"
[interludes] Raquel says, "Most of that is quite gone, but I can tell you that things might be opening up a bit come the 20th. In fact, hmm. You're new. Might you be interested in joining a select group of patrons? Some things might be available sooner to them."
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "She bit off more than she could chew with that saying, ironically."
[interludes2] Flaminia exclaims, "Well!"
[interludes2] Flaminia looks around, then looks at you critically.
[interludes2] GM exclaims (at Penelope), "Give me some sort of confidance/panache roll, TN 15!"
[interludes2] GM says, "Etiquette, perhaps."
[interludes2] GM says, "Oh, or Gossip."
[interludes] Johann asks, "Oh, I vould be quite interested. And maybe in return, I can do something about the preise of these people's dental appointments, nein?"
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "Great, now Johann sounds like the german assassin from Tomorrow never dies in my head."
[interludes2] Penelope says, "I don't have gossip :/ (oddly enough something I can't find called "conceal gossip" is an advanced knack for courtesan, but not gossip itself) Etiquette works for me, though, if that's still good."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert exclaims (at Johann), "It's weirder for me because now Johann sounds like Caleb from C2. Nein!"
[interludes2] GM says, "IIRC 'conceal' and 'gossip' are two things."
[interludes2] Penelope says, "Ohhhhh. It was missing a comma."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "(in my addled brain)"
[interludes] Raquel says, "Sorry, cash only. Discounts are nice, but they don't buy rings, as they say. Or, as I say, at least."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "Viscounts, however..."
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel says, "And as we know, close associates of Elias tend to make up their own sayings."
[interludes2] GM exclaims (at Penelope), "Etiquette works!"
[interludes] Johann asks, "Oh, I understand. And how much vould money would introduction to this secret society cost us?"
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 5k3: 6 10+7 4 9 10+9 | 45
[interludes2] GM says, "wow."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "So many 45's rolled tonight"
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "Los Vagos will have to be renamed"
[interludes2] Flaminia's eyes flash, and she grins confidently at Penelope. "Well, he did mention that I could 'Thank Smith and Larsen' for the ring. And 'Smith' is an Avalonian name, no? And Larsen Vendel?"
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "That's lpsmith, the lp is silent"
[7thsea] Penelope asks, "Does that name mean anything to me?"
[interludes] Raquel names a figure that makes Johann's eyebrows shoot up.
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel asks, "Larsen P. Smith?"
[interludes2] GM says (to Penelope), "Hmm; maybe give ma straight Wits roll."
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 3k3: 3 1 1 | 5
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Boo"
[Crows-Nest] Roger says, "imploding dice"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "drama die, I think"
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "You should have given him a queer Wits roll, it'd have worked better"
[interludes2] Flaminia rolls her eyes at Penelope, who looks completely confused. "Oh, come on. Avalon is an *island*. And Vesten are *merchants*."
[interludes] Johann says, "Uh, you understand, I am very interested, but I have just moved here and am not well established yet ..."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Or not"
[interludes2] Penelope ahhhhhhh.
[interludes] Raquel says, "Oh, of course; any time, any time."
[7thsea] Johann says, "At least I've found out a date."
[interludes] Penelope says, "I know where Avalon is!" She huffs. " The name just didn't ring a bell"
[7thsea] Johann finishes up the procedure and demands a somewhat high price.
[interludes2] Penelope says, "I know where Avalon is!" She huffs. " The name just didn't ring a bell"
[interludes] Raquel says (to Johann), "Saving up, eh? Normally, I'd haggle, but I'd love to see you in our elite group, so sure, for now."
[interludes2] Flaminia pats Penelope's hand. "Of course, of course."
[interludes2] GM says, "You notice that she patted your hand with the hand with the ring on it."
[interludes2] Penelope saves those names somewhere in memory, makes a point of admiring the ring with a faint tinge of envy, and steers the conversation elsewhere.
[7thsea] GM asks, "Call both of those scenes for now? And switch to dinner/barracks?"
[7thsea] Johann says, "That is very kind, mein Fräulein."
[7thsea] Johann says, "uh, by which I mean, sure"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Yup"
[7thsea] GM says, "Perfect."
[7thsea] GM says, "OK, lemme get set up again:"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Would anyone else like to be invited to dinner as well?"
[interludes] Madeline_Colani sets down the glass of rose' and sighs happily.
[7thsea] Johann says, "I'm good"
[interludes2] Vicomte_de_Andouille is giving out assignments in the barracks.
[interludes] Talbert is there.
[interludes] Talbert says, "oops"
[interludes2] Talbert awaits orders.
[interludes2] Vicomte_de_Andouille says, "So! Listen up. On watch this week are [list list, etc. etc. You've been given a couple out-of-town patrols, which are usually boring, but not all the time.]"
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "I hope you enjoyed the meal -- it's one of our chef's specialties."
[interludes2] Vicomte_de_Andouille exclaims, "And Forte Squad! Come see me in my office after this. Special assignment for you. Everyone else; dismissed!"
[7thsea] Talbert asks, "Would this be my forte?"
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "Yes, the plums were particularly delightful; I've not had them prepared in quite that way before."
[interludes2] Vicomte_de_Andouille says, "The Forte Squad is *not* a squad you're in. They're led by Lord Forte, a somewhat nasty and brutish man, and the men in his squad were hand-picked to be the same."
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "not from the ice box"
[interludes2] Vicomte_de_Andouille says, "(pretend I said that as the GM)"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "(I shall feign, as requested ;) )"
[Crows-Nest] GM says, "You're saving those for breakfast."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Seems like opportunity for some light spying"
[7thsea] Talbert asks, "Eavesdropping?"
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "I'm so pleased! It's not often we have the opportunity to entertain such cultured guests these days."
[interludes2] GM says (to Talbert), "Works for me. What do you want to do? The office is in the back of the building, and people are breaking up and milling about."
[interludes2] Talbert asks, "Back of the building? Is there a window on the outside, maybe?"
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "And so educated -- I hear that you are one of *the* foremost experts on classic antiquities in Western Theah."
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "No, and more's the shame. Why people must war on each other is more than I can say. Though it does make digging things up interesting."
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "Oh, you are too kind."
[interludes2] GM says (to Talbert), "You slip around the back and look around. Let's have some sort of spy/wits roll to find a good spot."
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "No doubt you have countless stories about things that have been unearthed during the conflict, either literally or otherwise."
[interludes2] Talbert says, "So Stealth, I guess? Or Shadowing? Either way, that's 3k2"
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "Oh, yes. Sadly, many collections in these western peninsulas have been raided, and people's collections are now in circulation again."
[interludes2] GM says, "Perfect."
[interludes2] GM says, "Uh, TN 15; raise for an even better place."
[interludes2] Talbert says, "I'm playing it safe for now"
[7thsea] Talbert rolls 3k2: 10+10+2 7 10+10+5 | 47
[interludes2] Talbert exclaims, "free raise!"
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "Hmm. I wonder if a certain piece might have recently come available, then... <gives a few details of the artifact>."
[interludes2] GM says, "Woo, there's your raise! Two of them, even."
[interludes] Madeline_Colani listens attentively, and asks several probing questions, then sits back, contemplitavely.
[interludes2] Talbert asks, "What can I get with them? The ability to hear what they're saying while remaining undetected?"
[interludes2] GM says (to Talbert), "You slip behind the bush by the closed window, looking sadly at the exposed open window down the wall. But as you get into position, you realize that a small trench goes down the edge of the building, now covered with grass, that you could snake your way down."
[interludes] GM exclaims (at Don), "She's contemplating whether you could be trusted or not; some sort of Etiquette/gossip, with wits or panache to convince her!"
[interludes2] Talbert says, "Then snake I shall! (probably wrapping my cloak so as not to get grass stains on my shirt)"
[interludes2] Talbert exclaims, "I am a serpent in the grass!"
[interludes] DonMiguel asks, "Perhaps a short gripping speech on my interest in antiquities, using Panache + Oratory?"
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "(Failing that, I also have Gossip and Etiquette.)"
[interludes] GM exclaims, "Sure!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 5k3: 3 5 1 4 5 | 14
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "I'm throwing in a drama die to be safe."
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 1k1: 8 | 8
[interludes2] Vicomte_de_Andouille says, ""...special detail. Mum's the word on this, OK? Forte doesn't trust you on all the details yet, but you are all to report to the edge of the woods by the Aldana (spit) estates on the 18th, at 6:00 sharp. And get plenty of sleep, you'll be up late. Do *not* plan anything else that night. You are *on duty*."
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "That's better."
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel misread at first '...special dental'. and thought the Vicomte was talking about Johann.
[Crows-Nest] Penelope says, "They have dental insurance? How progressive"
[interludes] DonMiguel waxes eloquent about the pieces he's seen in the past, back when it was safe to travel, and how much he wishes he could have something like this for his own collection.
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "you *have* to introduce me"
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says (to DonMiguel), "Well. I am trusting you with this information, and please do not hold it against me. It is the work I treasure, not stealing from people. But in my position, I am able to obtain the details of every item up for sale or changing hands in the western part of the continent. And that item is definitely *not* on any of those lists. I would know."
[interludes2] Vicomte_de_Andouille says, "You'll get more information from me when you need it, and not a moment earlier."
[interludes2] Talbert is naturally alarmed by the mention of 'Aldana'. What dire threat looms over Don Miguel? And Felipe. Especially Felipe.
[interludes] Madeline_Colani asks, "Are there any other items you are interested in?"
[interludes] DonMiguel asks, "Oh! Does that mean that you've not heard of this item at all... or does it mean that it's someplace where it is most definitely not for sale?"
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "Floriana! That's the name that was eluding me this whole time"
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "Definitely the latter. As for the former... will you be frank with me? I believe your father once talked to my predecessor about such an item, asking for more information. From this, I conclude that you have lost it, most likely as part of this conflict."
[interludes2] Vicomte_de_Andouille dismisses the squad, then begins muttering to himself. "...bunch of thugs; no imagination in the lot. Probably won't try to sneak a peek, but just in case..."
[interludes] DonMiguel sighs, sadly. "You read my truly, Madeline. This piece had been in my family for many years, until it was stolen from us. It would be an honor to my forebears if I were able to somehow recover it."
[interludes2] GM says, "You hear shuffling and thumping from inside the room, then a satisfied "hrmph," and he walks back, shuts and locks the window, and you hear steps walking away out of his office."
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "Was it the only thing lost at the time? Perhaps its companions have come across my path."
[interludes2] Talbert says, "(Alas I have no Burglar knacks)"
[interludes] GM says, "(it was not)"
[interludes2] GM asks (of Talbert), "End for now, then?"
[interludes2] Talbert says, "I shall send a message (in code) about what I've overheard, I guess"
[interludes2] Talbert says, "At least I can warn Don Miguel"
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "(I assume there was a small collection of antiquities here at the estate, and this item was merely the most valuable (both financially and as an heirloom) item that was taken out of several?)"
[interludes2] GM exclaims, "Sounds good!"
[interludes] GM exclaims (at DonM), "Correct!"
[interludes] DonMiguel truthfully tells Madeline about the rest of the pieces that were once with it.
[Crows-Nest] Johann says, "The stones of infinity"
[interludes2] Talbert says, "(Also, dammit. My character is more reckless than I am, I'm not RPing him well)"
[interludes2] Talbert says, "(But nevermind)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Do we have anyone in the part who *does* know Burglary?"
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "Oh! Well, in truth..." She rummages around in her carrying case, and pulls out a small coin with a hole in it. "I picked this up from a soldier transferred back home from the front two months ago*, but it is clearly yours. Take it; I always enjoy returning items to their rightful owners."
[7thsea] GM says, "Ricco ;-)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Perhaps an appropriately reckless thing to do might be to see if you can sneak Penelope and Ricco into the barracks to break in there."
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "And, in truth, it has little intrinsic value, as you know. I paid a pittance for it. Let me think."
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "Maxence, I believe his name was? Yes, Maxence Chastain."
[interludes] DonMiguel turns it over in his hands. He remembers seeing it on a shelf in his father's study. "Thank you! Your generosity and kindness humbles me."
[interludes] DonMiguel says, "If I can ever repay this favor, please let me know."
[7thsea] GM says, "(*the two months is off the top of my head and might be wrong if I'm mis-remebering the timeline.)"
[interludes] Madeline_Colani says, "Well, if you do retrieve your item, if you could let me see it, I would be grateful. I have a particular fondness for Syrneth artifacts."
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "Of course!"
[interludes] DonMiguel exclaims, "Of course!"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "And that seems like a good place to call those scenes!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(And I expect that's probably an appropriate point to fade out that interlude?)"
[7thsea] GM says, "Eventually, you all meet up and swap stories."
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "Timing again!"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Darn interluddites"
DonMiguel asks (of Talbert), "...by the name of 'Maxence Chastain'. I don't suppose you know of him?"
[7thsea] Talbert asks, "Do I?"
[7thsea] GM says, "You do! He was actually barracked at the Aldana Estates, but was transferred back home a couple months back."
[7thsea] GM asks, "Give me a wits/gossip roll to see if you remember more?"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I'll do a straight wits"
[7thsea] Talbert rolls 2k2: 9 9 | 18
[7thsea] Talbert says, "that was so close to being a double boom"
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "If needed, I'll share a drama die!"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Belatedly, oh. I misread "Larsen Vendel" as a complete name, not "Larsen is a Vendel name, right?""
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Which is why I asked if she recognized the name."
[7thsea] GM says, "Oh! Sorry about that."
[7thsea] GM says (to Talbert), "You recall that he used to hang around with a couple drinking buddies that are still in town."
[7thsea] GM says, "In fact, they were *also* stationed at the Aldana estates."
[Crows-Nest] Johann sings, "The boys are still in town"
Talbert says (to Don_Miguel), "Maxence? That does ring a bell; he was sent home, but I think I could track down some friends of his, they got drunk together a lot. They might remember more."
Talbert says, "As much as one remembers when one tours the taverns"
[7thsea] GM says, "Denis and Yves, if you recall correctly."
Talbert asks (of Don_Miguel), "What did you want to know about Maxence?"
[7thsea] GM asks, "OK! What would you like to follow up on, or begin anew?"
Johann says, "...on the 20th. Unfortunately, their asking price vas much to steep""
DonMiguel tells Talbert about the artifact that was stolen from his family's estate during the raids and his conversation with Madeline Colani.
DonMiguel says, "If you're able to track them down, perhaps I could disguise myself, and you could introduce me as a travelling merchant or the like. As I doubt my own face would go over well with them."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Interesting question: is it too metagamey to try to rope in Penelope & Ricco for an office burglary :D I guess the moment has also passed."
[7thsea] GM says (to Don), "The combination of all three names rings a vague bell. They were sort of a rowdy bunch, stomping around and demanding things of your staff for a laugh, but usually nothing outright destructive."
[7thsea] GM says (to Talbert), "Not at all; they could return at night or what have you."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I don't know that Penelope would attend such a thing! Ricco is allowed to do things without her, you know :)"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Hehe"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says (to GM), "Oh, *them*. I always thought they were up to a bit worse than they let on..."
DonMiguel asks (of Johann), "The 20th, hmm. Do you know the place?"
[7thsea] GM says, "I may not have been entirely clear--the 20th is when the store itself will have extra items for sale for the general public; a select group of people may be invited for a 'pre-sale' on the 19th."
Johann says, "Unfortunately nein."
[7thsea] Johann says, "aha. And so maybe the stuff is actuually coming in on the 18th"
[7thsea] GM says, "(afk a sec...)"
[7thsea] GM says, "(back!)"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Sorry for being slow"
[7thsea] GM says, "Not a problem at all."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Does Johann conjecture out loud about the 18th? Because that makes a good segue to my news"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "So presumably Penelope has also mentioned 'Smith and Larsen' -- does that combination of names mean anything to the rest of us?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Either as actual names, or as some kind of slang/code?"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Did you mean for Larsen to be the name of the fencing school? If so, is that something any of us would know in game? (It's new, so I can't consider it as part of my history knack, I think)"
[7thsea] GM says, "Hmm, I don't think so, no. Other than the fact that you all also think those are extremely typical Avalon/Vendel names."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Or just a random picked name"
[7thsea] GM says, "Yeah, just a randomly picked Norwegian name."
[7thsea] Johann says, "And a GM injoke"
[7thsea] GM says, "Heh."
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Are there any prominent Avalon/Vendel people who organizations in the area that this might be a reference to?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Er, 'eople or organizations'."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(I give up on typing that correctly.)"
[7thsea] GM says, "Well, sure, everyone can give me a wits TN 20 roll."
[7thsea] Johann says (to oniguel), "t's kay"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Would Gossip be applicable?"
[7thsea] Johann rolls 1k1: 10+5 | 15
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 3k3: 3 6 5 | 14
[7thsea] Johann says, "so close"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "Yes!"
[7thsea] GM says, "(gossip is apropos)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 4k3: 1 9 8 5 | 22
[7thsea] Talbert rolls 2k2: 2 8 | 10
[7thsea] GM says (to DonMiguel), "Every other time you've heard of an Avalonian and a Vesten working together, it's been shipping things via actual ship. If you had to guess, given the context, you'd say that the smugglers are likely to use a boat to get the merchandise at least most of the way here, even if they can't sail in the harbor."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "AFK! I require the restroom"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "And assuming Avalons and Vendels would be coming from the north rather than the south, they probably won't want to sail past in full view of the harbor, so they're likely to be coming ashore some place between the harbor and the cliffs?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(Re: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1PvGK7sybsGFKrvrTkNoGhBOqPjSdxcZHLJP-vNFsq5k/viewer?f=0 )"
[7thsea] GM says, "(and that's the extent of the knowledge that clue was designed to convey ;-)"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "That is indeed a good guess!"
[7thsea] Johann says, "I wonder if that estate is involved at all"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "That seems like enough information to be worth reporting back to El Vago Local, even if doesn't pinpoint the exact place and time."
[7thsea] GM says, "Sure; I think you're generally keeping EVL up to speed on your investigations as you go."
[7thsea] Johann says, "Shall we look there for a good smuggling spot?`"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says (to Johann), "Hmm. On the one hand, the estate is to the east, while the coast is to the west. But on the other hand, the timing *does* seem pretty suspicious."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(Had to scrollback to check the date.)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks (of GM), "Oh, by the way, have we been getting XP yet? And if so, would I have enough to take the Burglary knack at 1?"
[7thsea] GM says, "OK, I put the actual meeting spot on the map."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "If so, I could probably justify joining Talbert and Ricco."
[7thsea] GM asks, "Yes! Does anyone remember what I gave you for sessions 1 and 2?"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "We got 4 in session 2"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Oh, wow."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "So yes."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Burglary at 1 would be 2 points, I believe"
[7thsea] GM says, "Excellent; then another 2 for session 3."
[7thsea] GM asks, "Also, I feel like Florian/Felipe and Ricco should probably go up a bit as well; maybe at 1/3rd speed?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Neat."
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "So that's 6XP total so far?"
[7thsea] GM says, "Correct."
[7thsea] Johann asks, "Are these spend the same as in character generation?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "And you said that we could consider Burlgary a Spy advanced knack? Then I'll buy that up to 1 and Parry (fencing) up to 2."
[7thsea] GM says, "If nobody else has Lockpicking, I'll give that to Ricco."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says (to Johann), "No."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(Oh, I guess I mean Lockpicking, not Burglary.)"
[7thsea] GM says, "Oh, I guess Burglary isn't A Thing on this list."
[7thsea] GM says, "Lockpicking is a Criminal advanced knack, and I guess that's it."
[7thsea] GM says, "The official Spy advanced knacks are | Bribery, Conceal, Cryptography, Disguise, Forgery, Hand Signs, Interrogation, Lip Reading, Poison, Sincerity"
[7thsea] GM says, "(Florian has Disguise)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel |
[7thsea] DonMiguel | [7thsea] GM says, "(it looks like officially Lockpicking only belongs to Criminal, but I'm happy adding it to Spy)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(From the first session.)"
[7thsea] GM says, "Well, go me! Sure ;-)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Yay."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Then I will officially volunteer to join Talbert and Ricco."
[7thsea] GM says, "Maybe I'll give Scrounging to Ricco, then, for a search-the-office type skill."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Makes sense."
[7thsea] GM says, "I'm happy to make this an everyone adventure, if we like."
[7thsea] GM says, "Penelope to distract guards, Johann to punch open chests, etc."
[7thsea] Penelope says, ""distract""
[7thsea] Johann says, "guard's chests I hope"
[7thsea] GM says, "Yeah, don't punch Penelope's open chest; that'd be terrible."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Incidentally, I bumped up seduction to a 2 :D (And also scrapped cold read for a 1 in gossip, because of the random typo in the courtesan knacks list)"
[7thsea] Johann asks, "So how does one spend XP? Or would that be too much of a distraction?"
[7thsea] GM says, "To increase a skill, spend the new level you want x2 in XP."
[7thsea] GM says, "So, 2 to increase to 1; 4 to increase to 2, etc."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "page 197 in the player's book has details"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "I assume you meant Knack."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Recapping..."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "(I have escaped the bog!)"
inky arrives from the west.
[7thsea] GM says, "There is no longer any penalty for taking advanced knacks. Also, pretend I said knacks and not skills earlier."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(It has to be a Knack that belongs to a Skill you already have. If you want to get a whole new skill, that costs more, and I don't think we have enough for that yet.)"
[7thsea] Johann says, "Thanks. I'll think about this when I'm less tired."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "a skill is 10, and a trait advancment is x5"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "So 10 to go from 1 to 2, for example (5 x the level you're taking)"
[7thsea] Penelope says, ""rank", rather"
GM exclaims, "So! Once again, you all have a Plan Die, so we don't spend too long overpreparing. You're at the back window that Talbert hid underneath, trying to open it, TN 20!"
[7thsea] GM says, "(Lockpicking/Finesse)"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Seems like I returned at the right moment"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Is that a shared plan die or one each?"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "One each!"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Nifty"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Neat."
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Is opening the window a Finesse + Lockpicking roll?"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "It is!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "And am I rolling it or Ricco? (I'd be at 5k4.)"
Johann has disconnected.
Johann has connected.
[7thsea] GM says, "You are! Let's say that for this, Ricco's assistance gives you a +1k0"
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 6k4: 2 6 10+1 3 6 5 | 28
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "success! RP!"
DonMiguel slides a piece of wire between the window and the frame and hooks it over the inside latch. Once the latch is lifted, the window opens easily.
Guard was about to come around the corner of the building on his rounds and see you all, but Penelope was stationed in place so he sees her instead. "Oh! Uh, hello? What are you doing here?"
Penelope calls out cheerfully, "Hello!"
Penelope says, "Just out for a stroll on this lovely... evening."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "It's like.. a stupid hour to be on a stroll, huh"
GM says, "The rest of you can either scatter and hide or try to get in the window. Climbing/Finesse, TN 15 for normal-sounds entry; raise for silent."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "I'll try to enter the window quietly."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Climbing for me would be 5k4. I'm going to raise to 20 as well"
Guard says, "I guess so? I mean, there's a curfew. It is pretty, though. Like you. Er."
[7thsea] Talbert rolls 5k4: 5 10+10+6 2 8 1 | 41
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 6k4: 5 6 10+1 7 10+8 1 | 42
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims, "we are both ninjas!"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "so many explosions tonight! but silent ones of course"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "And we both get extra raises -- can we use those to help the others if they're following after us?"
[7thsea] GM says, "That's enough for a free raise for both of you, which means that you both also do it quickly enough that it's one round of activity instead of two."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Nifty"
[7thsea] GM says, "(or for help, sure)"
[7thsea] Penelope asks, "Where are we in relation to like.. other things? If I was like "and then I got distracted and lost" would that seem believable?"
[7thsea] Johann says, "I'm climbing, too."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Johann needs all the help he can get"
[7thsea] Johann rolls 4k3: 6 2 3 7 | 16
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "I will use my raise to assist Johann!"
[7thsea] Johann exclaims, "Thanks DM!"
[7thsea] GM says (to Penelope), "Sure! Pick a place, and it'll be near the barracks."
Penelope steps closer to the guard. "Oh! Curfew... Right, right. I'm afraid I got distracted and now I'm so far from home... Can you help me?"
Penelope bats her eyelashes on that last bit.
Guard says, "Oh, ah, you want me to escort you home? I suppose, um..."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(AFK a moment.)"
[7thsea] GM says, "And let's do this one as a contested roll: he'll roll wits and you roll seduction or what have you."
[7thsea] Guard rolls 2k2: 3 4 | 7
[interludes] Guard exclaims, "Ha! Beat that!"
[interludes] Guard says, "ilac ;-)"
Penelope jumps on that, "Oh that would be sooooo helpful."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Haha. One sec."
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 7k3: 6 10+5 1 7 3 3 2 | 28
[7thsea] Johann says, "ha ha ha"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "That's a free raise!"
[7thsea] Penelope asks, "Are there more guards?"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I'd hate to leave with this one and leave the others exposed to another one."
Guard puts his coat on your bare shoulders, and his arm around the coat, and escorts you back south. There are indeed other guards that patrol that area; you'll have to find a way to get back somewhat quickly if you want to distract the next one.
[7thsea] GM says, "(but it'll be a bit before the next cycles by this area.)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "I wonder if, when we made the plan, you doctored your handkerchief with anything..."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Hmmmmmmmmm."
GM says, "The rest of you are inside! It's a nicely-appointed office, with a rich rug, sturdy desk, wall hangings, shelves."
GM says, "The door to the rest of the barracks is actually slightly open."
DonMiguel will try to close it silently so we can work unmolested.
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "Finesse, TN 20!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Can I take a raise to be able to lock it as well?"
[7thsea] GM says, "Sure."
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 6k4: 10+7 7 5 2 6 3 | 35
[7thsea] Talbert says, "We are on a roll"
[7thsea] GM says, "w00t! (Also, what skill was that?)"
DonMiguel dabs a bit of grease on the hinges to be sure that it swings silently. There isn't even a 'click' when he sets the lock.
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Stealth."
[7thsea] GM says, "Perfect."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I don't know that Penelope would knock out a relatively harmless guard while not wearing a mask or something."
[7thsea] GM says (to Penelope), "Yeah, that seems a bit dangerous for the future."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "(re the handkerchief suggestion)"
Talbert will search for important papers, taking care not to disturb anything or trigger any traps.
DonMiguel will look behind the wall hangings for hiddens safes or panels.
Johann will wait for someone to punch.
Penelope takes the guard's arm and walks briskly, until at some point she exlaims that she knows where she is now, and thank you oh so much, I've got a jealous lover at home and I should arrive solo, yada yada yada. Then she will try to hurry back (we didn't go too far) by some alternate route that we presumably mapped out in advance.
[7thsea] GM says, "OK, Stealth/Finesse for everyone searching; Talbert on the desk; Don on the walls."
[7thsea] Talbert rolls 5k4: 4 5 10+10+2 5 6 | 38
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 6k4: 10+7 6 7 6 2 7 | 37
[7thsea] GM says (to Penelope), "Sure, give me uh, Etiquette/Wits? Or something similar."
[7thsea] Johann asks, "is there some stand guard roll I could do?"
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 5k3: 10+7 7 1 10+9 3 | 43
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "Wow, OK!"
[7thsea] GM asks (of Johann), "Sure; would you like to, say, listen at the door? Or watch out the window?"
[Crows-Nest] (from DonMiguel) GM says, "That'd be a Perception check. Roll Wits."
[7thsea] Johann says, "I was thinking of the former. I'm sure Penelope will charm any dangers outside."
Guard sadly watches Penelope slip into a small house and just kind of hangs out watching for a while, not noticing that Penelope slipped out the back ages ago.
[7thsea] Penelope aw
[7thsea] Johann rolls 1k1: 2 | 2
[7thsea] Johann says, "...I'm sure that won't bite us in the ass"
[7thsea] GM says (to Johann), "You stoicly stand by the door and listen."
[7thsea] GM says, "In the meantime:"
GM says, "Talbert rifles through the papers on the desk with practiced ease. Scout reports, scout reports, scout report, patrol rosters, pay chits (oh, hey, he's skimming off the top). You quickly make it through the main drawers, but find nothing specifically about a Forte Squad duty. But you tap on the bottom of the upper right drawer, and something is off about it."
GM says, "DonMiguel searches the wall behind the hangings, and sure enough, there's a small hidden cabinet behind one."
Talbert raises an eyebrow at the drawer.
DonMiguel tries the cabinet.
[7thsea] GM says (to Penelope), "As you go by the front of the barracks (well hidden, this time) you see de Andouille and Forte making their way to the door, arguing with each other."
[7thsea] GM says (to DonM), "Locked! Lockpicking/finesse, TN 10."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Yikes"
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 5k4: 7 5 9 2 1 | 23
Penelope runs out, as if scared for her life,and shouts "HELP!"
[7thsea] GM says (to DonM), "It pops open, revealing several bottles of fine liquor. Including two from your own former stash."
[7thsea] Talbert asks, "Is there a knack for drawers which might be booby trapped?"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Trying a different tactic..."
DonMiguel pockets those two. He also checks behind the bottles. If there's nothing else there, he'll relock the cabinet and check what Talbert's found.
[7thsea] GM says (to Talbert), "Let's say this calls for a Scrounging roll! TN 20, for Ricco."
[7thsea] GM says (to Penelope), "OK, hang on a sec..."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Let Ricco do it ;)"
[7thsea] Penelope is also hoping to alert the others with her shout, incidentally
[7thsea] Ricco rolls 5k4: 10+3 1 10+2 10+9 3 | 47
Johann whispers, "Oh no! Fräulein Penelope is in trouble!"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I would presume we planned for something like this."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I don't want anyone to be like "go help her": so much as "oh shit, hurry up""
Talbert whispers, 'If she is in trouble, then so are we... but let us not falter.'
Ricco flips a hidden lever here, depresses a hidden button there, and turns the handle. The bottom of the desk slides back, revealing a hidden compartment, with a key, a pouch, and a sheaf of papers. On top of the sheaf is the Forte squad orders!
DonMiguel whispers back, "It's likely an act to distract the guards -- but even so, it may be a sign that things are getting desperate. We should hurry."
GM says (to DonM), "Behind the other bottles is a small bottle that you don't like the look of."
DonMiguel takes that other bottle too before locking the cabinet.
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "I'll inspect it closer later, but I don't want to take the time now."
Forte grabs his sword. "What? Fool woman, what is it?"
Penelope says, "He's out there! Oh god. Please help me. He's going to kill me."
[7thsea] Talbert asks, "I assume Ricco takes the squad orders?"
[7thsea] GM exclaims (at Penelope), "Give me some sort of deception roll!"
[7thsea] Penelope asks, "Acting?"
[7thsea] GM says, "Perfecgt."
[7thsea] GM says, "er."
[Crows-Nest] DonMiguel exclaims (at Talbert), "Ricco takes orders from noone but Penelope!"
[7thsea] GM says, "Unlike my typing."
[7thsea] Penelope asks, "Wits I guess?"
[7thsea] GM says, "Sure, or Panache."
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "Whoops"
[Crows-Nest] Talbert says, "I'll take them then"
[7thsea] Penelope asks, "Same either way. Can I use that earlier raise as a 1k0?"
[7thsea] GM says, "Let's have this contested."
Talbert takes the squad orders from the drawer. Can he read them quickly and memorize them? Or does he have to take them?
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 4k3: 3 1 3 3 | 9
[7thsea] Forte rolls 4k2: 5 7 2 8 | 15
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "If we're stealing the papers, is there any reason not to steal the key as well? And possibly even the pouch?"
[7thsea] Johann says, "Get it all. You already stole the bottles anyway."
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Plan die? Since we'd discussed something like this."
[7thsea] GM exclaims (at Talbert), "Wits to memorize!"
[7thsea] GM exclaims (at Penelope), "Sure!"
[7thsea] Penelope rolls 1k1: 9 | 9
[7thsea] Talbert rolls 2k2: 7 8 | 15
[Crows-Nest] Talbert asks, "Is that good enough?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "(If we can memorize, then it might be worth leaving them in the hope that he doesn't realize anyone got into the secret compartment.)"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "That was my idea, yeah"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "If need be, I'll give Talbert a drama die for memorization."
[7thsea] GM says (to Talbert), "Got 'em."
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims, "Yes!"
Talbert memorized the squad orders, then puts back the papers.
Forte says, "Ha! Fine, fine, get in there, and they'll take a description."
Johann exclaims, "Let's make like a racehorse and run!"
Forte says, "Have to be daft to attack you inside there."
[7thsea] Penelope swears.
Talbert will abscond the way he came.
Johann will be the last to leave.
[7thsea] GM says, "Climbing/Finesse again to do so quietly! Slightly easier from inside, so TN 15."
[7thsea] Johann says, "Um, that's the say TN as before."
[7thsea] Talbert rolls 5k4: 7 5 9 3 3 | 24
[7thsea] GM says, "That's the TN do to so quietly now."
[7thsea] GM says, "(it was 15 to succeed, 20 to do it with no sound)"
[7thsea] Johann says, "Ah, gotcha"
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 6k4: 2 1 7 1 9 3 | 21
Talbert leaps, swings and lands gracefully without so much as stirring up the dirt.
[7thsea] Johann rolls 4k3: 7 2 6 9 | 22
DonMiguel slides the window shut behind them.
Johann, for all his bulk, dives out of the window soundlessly and elegantly.
[7thsea] GM asks (of DonM), "Do you try to re-lock it?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "Sure, why not!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Lockpicking + Finesse again?"
[7thsea] GM says, "Indeed! This is much harder, though, at a TN 25."
[7thsea] DonMiguel rolls 5k4: 1 4 6 9 10+9 | 38
[7thsea] Talbert says, "We are the IMF"
DonMiguel, although some instinct made him think this should be harder, is able to relock the window as easily as he unlocked it.
Forte says (to Penelope), "Come one, come on, does the little Jenny need help finding the desk? It's right over here."
Forte stomp stomp stomp.
[7thsea] Penelope asks, "Where was he trying to get me to go?"
[interludes2] Forte says, "Just inside the front door."
[7thsea] DonMiguel asks, "Given all the ado going on inside the barracks, I imagine it should be easy enough for us to get out?"
[interludes2] Forte says, "7th"
[interludes2] Forte says, "argh"
[7thsea] GM says (to Penelope), "Just inside the front door."
[7thsea] Penelope goes in, looking quite dazed.
Penelope goes in, looking quite dazed.
Forte shoves you towards the desk and immediately forgets about you entirely. "I still think we should act on *both* fronts at once. We can spare the men! And there's more back in Montaigne."
Penelope will, when/if prompted, give a detailed description of a particularly terrible client who made things difficult for the girls.
Penelope also tries to listen to any conversation going on.
FrontGuard takes the description and promises to follow up on it, with a bored expression on his face.
Penelope asks, "See that you do. Am I all done here? Can I go?"
de_Andouille asks, "..who the hell locked my door?"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Ha"
[7thsea] GM exclaims, "And with that, it's a wrap!"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "yay"
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims, "Woo!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims, "Yay!"
[7thsea] Johann says, "ha ha, most excellent"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Started slow but developed into a nice caper :)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims (at GM), "Thanks!"
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims, "Thanks GM!"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "Thank you!"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "And next session, we can find out what Talbert read and what that little bottle was."
[7thsea] GM says, "Sure thing! I felt the parallel scenes workd out OK. Probably wouldn't want to try 3, but 2 and then 2 seemed reasonable from my end, at lest."
[7thsea] GM says (to DonM), "Exactly."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Oh, also, lps was kind enough to add February to the schedule."
[7thsea] Talbert exclaims, "Nice!"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "I'll try and update asp"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "*ASAP"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Is February 5 a reasonable date for the next game (i.e., next Saturday)? Everyone but Tale has marked it as a 'yes'."
[7thsea] Johann asks (of dm), "You mean lpsmith has a week to come up with an explanation?"
[7thsea] DonMiguel exclaims (at Johann), "Exactly!"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "Feb 5 works for me, yeah"
[7thsea] Johann says, "I can't say yet. Hopefully some time next week"
[7thsea] Penelope says, "I really can't do consecutive weeks"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "but for now... goofnight! (tis past midnight)"
[7thsea] DonMiguel says (to Penelope), "OK."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "and I will see if I can find a use for my unspent 6XP"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "thanks again"
[7thsea] GM says, "I should be free all Saturdays, though I'm getting boosted the 17th, so I might be kind of out of it on the 19th. Thus far, every shot has taken me entirely out the next day, and the following day I've been kind of draggy."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "So no name on the 5th, but hopefully enough people can fill out the schedule to find a time soon after."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Er, game, not name."
[7thsea] Talbert says, "anyhow! the plod hokks are gathering, excited to see where this goes"
[7thsea] Talbert says, "goofnight, for now *cape swish*"
[7thsea] GM says, "The 12th and the 26th would be fine by me."
[7thsea] Johann says, "Thanks for not throwing shade at me, the only one who probably hasn't filled it out."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "I am also theoretically good for any Saturday in February. (I'll need to take one or two off, but I'm flexible about which ones.)"
[7thsea] Johann says, "Yeah, same, but I'm doing some support for a friend who is in crisis mode, and that usually involves the weekends."
[7thsea] DonMiguel says, "Ah, yeah, that is more justifiable than your usual 'I have a job' excuse."
npc1 goes home.
npc1 has disconnected.
npc2 goes home.
npc2 has disconnected.