[CCrusaders] Bert says, "Log on."

[CCrusaders] Wanda plays Wanda theme.

[CCrusaders] genericgeekgirl says, "Yay!"

Peregrine arrives at home.

Jacob arrives from the east.

Wanda says, "Hello, Jacob."

Jacob says, "HellO!"

Wanda asks, "Did you see the new and nifty Fate Point tracking device?"

Wanda says, "It's new *and* nifty."

Jacob nods.

Cuddlepaws says, "Hello, superhero kids"

Wanda strokes Cuddlepaws.

Cuddlepaws purrs.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Reading the transcript: I have 2 extra Fate Points on top of my refresh, for having Aspects invoked against me."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I assume my pool is 3."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Woo."

Wanda sets their current fate point total to 4.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I've put this into the fate counter"

Jacob sets her current fate point total to 3.

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "According to your sheet, yeah, your refresh is 3, so you'd be starting the session with 3."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Is lps the only one missing?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "I be here"

Cuddlepaws sets her current fate point total to 3.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Oh, he's here too -- I think we have everbody?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK, let's begin!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Wait, the fate counter isn't complete"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "That's a part of beginning!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Aha"

Zircon sets their current fate point total to 3.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "First, I know some folks were thinking about making updates to their sheets -- has anyone changed anything on them since last time?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I changed the name of one Aspect."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "as agreed"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Me too"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I changed a basic stunt."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Ooo."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "I'm still wafflin or more powers/stunts/etc"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Jacob), "Which one is that?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Power of Deduction (instead of Attention to Detail)"

[CCrusaders] Zircon asks, "Is it time to change my horrible burn injuries yet?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "I still see the birds one at http://plover.net/~tale/Cuddlepaws.pdf"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Zircon), "Yup! Do you want to do it in between sessions, or do you want to do it IC during the game?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I've just updated it"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Jacob Ventura: Bird Detective."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "He has zecond degree burns"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "hrm it'l probably be off-stage I think"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I was wondering if 'move other people with portals and gravity' should require a stunt or not."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "I'm guessing we're going to start with a shot of a newspaper front page story about how awesome we all were or something"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "It's a straightforward property of the portal gun, but it has a different game effect."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Zircon), "OK -- so you'll set your Moderate consequence to an appropriate aspect to indicate that you're in the process of recovering from being on fire."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Yeah, that's a good point -- moving them involuntarily or outside of their turn."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Hairless, probably"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "No cool moustache anymore for you"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks (of GM), "Does that free up his Moderate consequence slot, or not?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Zircon), "Alrighty -- and that'll recover after *this* session."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Nope, not until it's finished recovering."

[CCrusaders] Eben nods.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "So after this session, he can erase that consequence and have the slot back."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "We can keep playing it (the portalling) that way for this session, and talk about changing it afterward."

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Sounds good!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Also: do folks with Will or Physique on their sheet all know that they can get extra stress boxes from them?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yup"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I do"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Yes (lie)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You can mark that the editable sheet by filling in the little number next to the box."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "'extra' is '2 or more'?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Since you have Good Will, you can fill in the '3' and '4' for metal stress boxes."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "You start out with 2, get a 3rd if you have Fair or Average in the relevant stat, and get a 4th if you have Good or Great."

[CCrusaders] Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "for when you go Hunting."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says (to eben), "snrk"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddle), "Average Physique means you can fill in the '3' for your physical stress box."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Also, we now have an object for keeping track of fate points!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ah, I didn't know I could edit it on the sheet. Neat."

[CCrusaders] GM points to the 'fate point pool' in the room.

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Woo"

[CCrusaders] (from Cuddlepaws) Cuddlepaws asks, "What are fate points?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "At the start of each session, you can set it to your refresh by using 'fp refresh 3' or whatever your refresh is."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And if you examine the object, you can see the other commands on it."

GM sets his current fate point total to 5.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(The NPC's get a fate point pool refresh every *scene*, equal to the number of PC's.)"

[CCrusaders] GM will let Eben set his points before continuing.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I guess the goals here are to investigate the origin of the fire-wielding whatsit, discover the secrets of the Princelings, uncover a casino conspiracy, and learn profound lessons about good and evil."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "oops, too fast"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "And friendship."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "\::D"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oops"

Eben sets their current fate point total to 3.

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "hmmm also we should get a followup call from our Charlie's Angels guy"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yeah, too fast. You won't be learning profound lessons about good and evil for at *least* another three sessions."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Good, bad, I'm the guy with the portal gun"

GM says, "The last time we saw our heroes, they were standing in the street in a two-inch deep puddle of water, next to an overturned car in the middle of the road, outside of a burning building."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Also, I want to discover more about our mysterious benefactor, who arranged to have us right next to a fire that mysteriously started."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "The overturned car isn't our car, right?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Correct."

GM says, "They had just finished rescuing all of its occupants, and fire trucks and ambulances are just now arriving to finish putting out the fire and collect anyone who's injured."

GM says, "People are standing around talking about what's just happened, and some of the heroes overheard someone mentioning a 'thing that came flying out of the sky to start the fire'."

GM asks, "What do you, the heroes, do next?"

Wanda sneaks off to the team's car and returns looking perfectly human and innocent.

Cuddlepaws says, "I saunter over to the rescued cats. "Hey guys, did you see any flying thing?""

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Can we Overcome and Obstacle of 'We didn't star the fire, but we're trying to figure out who did'?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(an)"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(and 'start'! Sheesh)"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says (to eben), "Thanks for the earworm"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Any time!"

Jacob says, "Similarly, I'm gonna ask the nearby pigeons about the flying thing. But telepathically, so I don't look weird."

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "One of them looks at you, then stretches out in its owner's arms. 'I dunno. What's it to you?'"

GM says (to Jacob), "'Coo. Coo, coo!' Translation: 'Hey, Jake-O! Yeah, I saw the whole thing, man! I ain't never seen a bird like that, before!'"

Cuddlepaws says, "Look, *now* it only hurt some bipeds, so whatevs, but next it could target the tuna factory outside of town"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I think I would like to try to use Contacts to Create an Advantage for people investigating the cause. Like, I call a military buddy to see if they can tell me about anything that showed up on their radar for the area."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says (to Wanda), "If you want an illusion disguise, lemme know"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says (to eben), "For *people*, eh? Thanks a lot"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hee"

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "'Look, if some giant sparkly bug or bird or whatever wants to cook the tuna, that's fine by me. I like my meat warm.'"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Eben), "OK!"

Eben rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: +1 +1 -1 -1 | Fair (2)

GM says (to Jacob), "'It was huge, like, bigger than you, even! And all shimmery-like.'"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Against Fair opposition, that is a success! What are you calling your Aspect?"

Jacob hmmms. "Thanks, guys", he says, and pulls some bread out of his pocket for them.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Never ending bread pocket."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Hmm, how about 'Known Trajectory'?"

GM says (to Jacob), "'It came flying across from over the river that-a-way. I'm gettin' outta here in case it comes back. Catch ya later!'"

GM says, "(The pigeon indicates 'that-a-away' as east before flying off.)"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Alright!"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "Ooo, river. I sense a bridge scene is in the works."

Jacob relates this information to the others.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "So not only do you know that it came generally from the east, but you've got a line you can draw on a map."

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Quick, to the Crusadermobile!"

Wanda says, "It's just a normal car, Cuddlepaws."

Cuddlepaws sulks.

[Crows-Nest] (from Wanda) Eben says, 'aha! But wait until I try these new enhancements'

Jacob pats Cuddlepaws.

Cuddlepaws purrs.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "BTW, in your list of goals, did you also include Ngo Chinh's stolen golden family heirloom?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Oh, right!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda doesn't understand heirlooms and their importance.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "(in-character, I mean)"

Cuddlepaws jumps through the open driver-side window of the Crusadermo - er, Eben's car, and sits down in the middle of the driver's seat.

GM asks, "Where are you headed next?"

Wanda gets in the back.

Jacob sits in the back as well.

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Did we have any leads on the heirloom?"

Wanda asks, "Okay, Grandpa, what did your friend say? Do we know where it's going?"

Eben also opens the driver's side door, shakes his head at Cuddlepaws, and says, "Oh, come on, like we wouldn't get pulled over in a second with you like that."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Eben told Chinh that he would talk to her about it later, when her father wasn't around. That was yesterday afternoon."

Zircon sits in the front and rolls down the window; sorry about the smell.

Eben picks up Cuddlepaws, sits down, and puts him on his lap in his normal position.

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Now all these Dukes of Hazzard marathons will pay off!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws slept through most of it.

Eben says (to Wanda), "Well, I have a bead on the direction it came from. Let's go that way and maybe Jacob can interrogate some more birds to see if we can get a launch site."

Jacob says, "Sounds good."

Wanda exclaims, "Let's go!"

Cuddlepaws starts driving east.

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "West!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "East!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "It came from the east?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yes"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "It did!"

Eben fiddles with his GPS and adds the trajectory line to it.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "So we should be heaidng west, then."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "We're going to where it came from first"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "If we want to catch it?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "It landed and set the fire."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "And probably immolated."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Maybe."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(we could look for remains, perhaps? Or ask the birds if it stopped here?)"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Probably even some people noticed a shiny metal fyling thing."

GM says, "OK! You start driving east, following the trajectory as well as you can despite the city roads. Soon you come to the river and need to get to a bridge crossing to get over. It's tricky to keep following the track while navigating the roadways, so I'll need a Drive check to Overcome -- Fair +2 difficulty."

[CCrusaders] Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "True, but Jacob is the only one of us with Investigate, so birds it is."

Cuddlepaws rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 -1 +1 +1 | Average (1)

Wanda exclaims, "Cuddlepaws!"

Cuddlepaws says, "Hey, I can barely see over the dashboard"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Fate point? Tag my Known Trajectory?"

GM says, "Ooh -- so at this point, you can either invoke an aspect for a bonus, choose to succeed anyway but with a big problem, or simply fail and try something else."

Cuddlepaws says, "I invoke the aspect"

Eben uses his GPS to get Cuddlepaws back on track.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK! And since this is one that Eben created with his Create Advantage, you get one free invoke on it!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "woohoo"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "This means we can invoke it again, correct?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "yes but you then have to spend a fate point"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Yes, but only by spending a fate point."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "ah"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You can invoke it as many times as it stays relevant, but only the first one is free."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(timing!)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "We're getting the hang of the rules :-)"

GM says, "As you head into the east side, you find yourself getting into dingier neighborhoods -- no one lives out here; it's all industrial buildings, factories, warehosues and the like."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Uh oh, I've see enough superhero shows to know what that means"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "We're gonna get marmalized"

GM says, "You can track the line of trajectory pretty clearly through to the edge of town and beyond, and you know that the thing must have passed through here, but you don't know where its starting point was."

Jacob sense a hawk nearby and asks it what it knows about a flying metal bird.

Cuddlepaws asks (of eben), "Hey, old guy, you know gadgets, right? Maybe hack some of the security cameras round here?"

Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "Hey, good idea."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Jacob), "That sounds like a skill check -- which skill do you think is appropriate?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Average +1 opposition.)"

Eben: *cough*investigate*cough*

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "er ilac"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "(Hee.)"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Hmm.. I don't konw? It's just part of my power that I'm aware of them regardless of whether I can see them."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "But yeah, probably investigate"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "It's rapport if I'm asking them to do something for me"

Jacob rolls Great (4) + 4dF: -1 0 -1 -1 | Average (1)

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Jacob), "Right, I don't mean for finding the Hawk. I mean for finding one with useful information and getting them to share it."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ah"

GM says, "'Ah. Hello, young sir. Why yes, I did see that strange thing you speak of!'"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(if you want to spend a fate point, you can re-roll instead of just a straight +2)"

Jacob spends a fate point, leaving her with 2.

Jacob rolls Great (4) + 4dF: 0 +1 -1 +1 | Superb (5)

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Much better"

Eben There we go.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Good With Animals, invoked"

GM says, "'I was on that building there yonder, and I saw it lift up straight out from the street.'"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "ilac *again*"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Woo -- now you've succeeded, *and* have a boost from it!"

Jacob points out the building for the others.

Eben says, "Oho."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Which is like a transient free invoke you can use for something relevant that doesn't really have an Aspect attached to it.)"

Wanda says, "So *that's* where it came from."

Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "Hey, do a loop around the building, and I'll see if I can find any security cams."

Cuddlepaws says, "Gotcha"

[CCrusaders] Eben does another Create An Advantage with Crafts, via hacking ATM cameras or the like!

Eben rolls Good (3) + 4dF: +1 0 0 -1 | Good (3)

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Hmm. Is hacking a security cam Crafts, or is it Burglary?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Hmm"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hmm, perhaps, yeah."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "I think that if you're trying to repair or build something out of one, that's Crafts, but trying to hack the software to steal info from it is Burglary."

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "I have a +1 to burglary if we need that. Do we have a laptop in the car or something?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says (to gm), "Sounds fair."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Jacob), "Do you?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "We have the laptop from the meeting ;-)"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "If we took it, yeah."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "It's an average skill for me."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Sure, if you wanted to take it."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Which I will use my Crafts roll on to make it a better hacking tool! ;-)"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "While you do that, I'll case the area the hawk pointed out."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Let's say it's a Fair opposition."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Ha! Excellent."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "(Using Stealth and trying to create an advantage for us)"

Jacob rolls Average (1) + 4dF: +1 0 +1 +1 | Great (4)

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Also, I hope you guys are keeping track of all your boosts and aspects and free invokes you're creating :)"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "maybe drop an empty map for us"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Jacob), "That's a success -- and if you spend your boost from earlier, you can make it a success with style."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "So, like, jump out of the car and sneak around the corner"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Also, was that Overcome or Create Advantage?)"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Overcome, I think. The cameras not wanting to be hacked. Or something."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Sounds good."

[Crows-Nest] (from Wanda) The cameras say, 'Hands off, Jake!'

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yeah, I'll trade in the boost for a new hacking/camera related one."

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "That's what it is for overcome, yeah?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Or something."

[Crows-Nest] Jacob is good with his digital hands.

GM says, "So between Eben and Jacob, you get the camera wired up to the laptop you, um, 'borrowed' from the Toy Circus earlier. Jacob quickly locates the control page in the camera's on board software and starts skimming through its records."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yup."

Wanda is impressed. 'Let's see what this thing looks like.'

Wanda says, "Whatever it is"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "OK, I added a tab to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h88N6VTO6dtQ2RVzk1tqx4NdA5PNyShAjpXcoVjhU8M/edit#gid=0"

GM says, "The earlier videos, from before dawn, show little activity. Occasionally someone walking down the street, probably on their way to work..."

GM exclaims, "Then suddenly, whoosh -- right where there used to be a man in a jacket, you see... a creature!"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Mreow?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "*leather jacket, I meant to say."

Wanda asks, "What?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Looks to me like we have the Hacked Cameras boost, and the Hawk's Story boost left untagged."

Jacob asks, "What's that?!?"

Cuddlepaws says, "Another guy in a skinsuit"

GM exclaims, "It's the size of a small truck, and it has big wings, and it's all shimmery and silvery, and it's only there for a couple of seconds before it takes off and flies away!"

Wanda exclaims, "Size of a small --? I knew it!!"

Wanda exclaims, "That thing is still out there!"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "hmmm okay I'd like to use some of my light-based illusiony magic to, like, Computer - Enhance"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "Or did he use the Hawk's Story Boost to turn it into the Hacked Camera Boost?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Unless we all know exactly what this is"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Oh, I thought he used the Laptop boost for that."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Technically i used hawks' story, and we still have the laptop aspect."

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Sounds good!"

Cuddlepaws asks, "What is the guy doing before he shapeshitfs?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Zircon), "Hmm, interesting. I assume this is something other than Illusion. Is it a new power you're adding?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "If so, that's cool -- what do you want to call this power?"

GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "Looking around to see if anyone is watching him!"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "yeah it'll be like... Photonic Resonance or something"

GM says, "(Little did he know!)"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "It's Zircon's version of Soom and enhance ... he calls it ... ZOOM"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Like the old Object Reading powers from some other game"

Cuddlepaws asks, "But he's not getting instructions via phone or anything?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "OK! What skill do you think it should use?"

Zircon starts waving his arms around in a vaguely mystical way.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Will, maybe?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Sure I can buy that"

Zircon exclaims, "let us... Enhance Image!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK! Is this Create Advantage? Let's say +1 opposition."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Well I'm just trying to figure out what this is, but yeah that could be in effect an Advantage or some such"

Zircon rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 -1 +1 -1 | Poor (-1)

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Remember that we fortunately have some boosts available :)"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Right so I'll pull that laptop one I think, right, for 2"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "And he can use It's Magic Dagnabbit"

Zircon says, "The computer hums alarmingly"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Well let's say I'm motivated by my Hairlessness to seek revenge"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "So I'll pay a Fate for that"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "haha"

Zircon spends a fate point, leaving them with 2.

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "(Whoops, missed your question -- nope, he's just walking down the street, then looking around, then whoosh.)"

Zircon says, "Now let us see the enhanced image..."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Ha ha. So what's your final result?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You need +1 to succeed, +4 to succeed with style."

GM exclaims, "Suddenly, the resolution on the laptop screen jumps up by several factors!"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Actually maybe I'll use that spend to reroll"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "(Suceed with style means three more than the opposition, right?)"

Zircon rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 0 0 +1 | Average (1)

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Zircon), "nice move"

GM says, "What was a blurry creature with wings is now very clearly... a *dragon*."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Okay so we total to 3 in any case"

Cuddlepaws says, "*hiss*"

Zircon says, "Zounds"

Jacob swears under his breath.

[CCrusaders] Eben asks (of Zircon), "So, still spend the fate point, or keep it for later?"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says (to GM), "Hey stop stealing my cliffhangers KTHXBAI"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(assuming no difference between a +1 and a +3)"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "That's a success! You get to create an Aspect with a free invoke -- what do you call it?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Ha ha."

[Setting the zoned flag.]

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "(And yes, re: style.)"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "OK, I think this can probably wrap up the scene of sitting in the car hacking cameras; what do you do next?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "hmm let's call it "...it's a *dragon*!!""

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Zircon), "Excellent."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Hmm, I wonder if tracking aspects, boosts and free invokes would be a good use of a Google doc.)"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Maybe spend the Hacked Cameras to make it a success with style?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Well, do we have any leads?"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims (at GM), "I am!"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Excellent."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h88N6VTO6dtQ2RVzk1tqx4NdA5PNyShAjpXcoVjhU8M/edit#gid=1689105620"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(the 'untagged aspects' tab)"

Wanda says, "Well, let's call Agent Z."

Wanda says, "They can help us find that, um, dragon. They've got contacts."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Btw, I assume Cuddlepaws' phine is just taped to her helmet with duct tape"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Well, you've got the other stuff that you were investigating -- the stolen golden Ngo heirloom (that I don't think you've even started in on yet), the invisible thief from yesterday, the casino stuff and Agent Z."

Wanda's head is spinning what with all those mysteries.

GM asks (of Wanda), "Are you doing that right here in the middle of the shady neighborhood, or heading back home to do that?"

Eben says, "Home, Cuddlepaws! It think we have everything we need from here."

[CCrusaders] Eben votes for Ngo!

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Yeah, that sounds good"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "You've also got an aspect from last time related to the casino security, from Wanda chatting with the janitor."

Cuddlepaws drives home, towards Tuna.

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Oh, good point."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I have some ideas for the casino."

GM asks, "OK, so you're all hanging out in Eben's garage, and one of you makes a call on speakerphone to... whom?"

Wanda says, "I call Agent Z"

Cuddlepaws rolls up on jacob's lap.

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Okay this is a good time to roll over the consequence"

Jacob pets the kitty.

GM says, "After a few rings, you hear the familiar technologically-distorted voice of Agent Z:"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "I'm thinking me or someone covered me in fake-skin-goo so I don't look all hideously burnt, yet still hairless"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Zircon), "Ha, OK."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Zircon), "My mom probably did that"

GM says, "'Hello? Ah, team. So you've dealt with the fire?'"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Thanks mom"

Wanda says, "We have! We also have a lead on the source of the fire. We have proof it was a shapeshifter of some kind."

GM says, "'Wait, what?'"

GM says, "You detect more than a note of surprise in Agent Z's voice."

GM says, "'A shapeshifter... setting fires?'"

Eben says, "No motive, though."

Wanda says, "We think it's a man. He turns himself into some sort of truck-sized fire-breathing reptile."

Cuddlepaws snores gently.

[Crows-Nest] Zircon says, "A little bird told us"

Eben says, "No idea why someone would want to *set a fire* in a place *right where a bunch of would-be heroes* were at a *pre-arranged meeting*."

[CCrusaders] Eben uses Provoke! I want them to get defensive and reveal more about who they are. Overcome? Advantage?

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK! That sounds like Provoke."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And, yeah, Advantage."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Oh, whoops, I took Deceive, not Provoke."

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Oh, well!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You can still use it! Just at +0."

Eben rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: +1 0 +1 0 | Fair (2)

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Woo!"

GM rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: -1 0 -1 -1 | Poor (-1)

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "yay!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Uh oh. I think I'll be spending a fate point or two..."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks (of eben), "you can tag "It's a dragon" maybe?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK, I'm tagging Secretly Agent Z, and spending a fate point, to make that just a normal success, at least :)"

GM spends a fate point, leaving him with 4.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "By the way, how are you roleplaying it?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "weaponized shitposting"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Or are you just using the line earlier as this check?)"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Yeah, using the line earlier, though I can follow up if you want."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Sure, go for it."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "We could rp an actual conversation."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Let's!"

Eben says (to phone), "Come on, you're going to have to give us more information if you want us to trust you."

GM says, "'OK, look. I had no idea that there was going to be a fire. I may have secret sources of information in the city government, but that doesn't mean I can predict supervillains running around committing arson!'"

Hunter disappears through an invisible gap in the MUD. You think you may have heard the sounds of chatting before the gap closed again.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Aspect: Secret Connections To City Government!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "We've got a LEAD!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(If you think he's lying, you can use Empathy.)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Opposition +2, overcome.)"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Someone else want to try Empathy? Wanda?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "He's on speaker."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "My Empathy is Fair"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'll try"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Mine is average (so, great for a cat I guess)"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hee"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Ha."

Wanda rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: -1 0 0 0 | Average (1)

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Ooh... are you going to invoke any aspects to help with that?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Hm"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And for Overcome, you can also choose to succeed but at a significant cost."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'll succeed at a cost, if I can."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "What happens now!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Uh, now?"

GM says, "'...silence? Then maybe we shouldn't trust each other as much as I had thought.' <click>"

GM says, "And you realize he was telling the truth and had *nothing* to do with the fire after all."

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Let's find this city government and demand some answers!"

Eben says, "Well, then."

GM says, "But you also realize that Agent Z Doesn't Trust You Quite So Much Anymore."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Damn."

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Uh, I mean darn!"

Eben says, "OK, I feel a lot better about working with this person."

GM asks, "</scene> -- are you going to contact Chinh as well? Or are you following a different lead?"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Let's do Chinh!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "While we're on speakerphone, why not"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Follow up on the very first lead we got in the game!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of GM), "Can I do something separate?"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Chinh up, we'll find your heirlomm!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hmm, this feels more like it should be in person."

GM exclaims, "You call Ngo Chinh -- she's happy to meet with you in person!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Perfect ;-)"

GM says, "So let's say you meet downtown, at the coffee shop where she was parked outside when the theft took place."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to GM), "Because I'd like to use the fact that I'm a chemistry major to try and take advantage of practical work to sneakily analyse that inivisbility vial."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "ah, timing"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Sure!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Why not let's split the party. What could go wrong?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Hee."

Eben goes through his normal routine of ordering a 'black coffee' and the barristas asking for clarification, and Eben getting annoyed.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Is anyone else with Wanda, or are the rest of you with Eben?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I'm with Eben"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'm on my own :P"

Cuddlepaws jumps on some novel-writing hipsters laptop and gives it the aspect "cat-like typing detected"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "no I can hang out with Wanda"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "She can show me how this skin works"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hee"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of Zircon), "it's uni stuff, would they even allow you on campus?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "of course, you can invoke something I guess"

GM says, "OK, at the coffee shop, Chinh's car is parked outside, just where it was yesterday morning at the time of the theft. A sheet of plastic has been taped over he broken window."

Hunter arrives at home.

GM says, "Chinh herself is much more composed than she was before -- a good night's sleep has clearly done her some good."

GM says, "Meanwhile, Wanda and Zircon arrive at the entrance to the science building."

Cuddlepaws jumps on Chinh's lap and purrs. (Trying to give her the "Relaxed" aspect)

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Sounds good -- I'd call that Rapport, +1 opposition."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Maaaybe empathy?"

Wanda says, "Okay, we're just going to be cool and chill and slip into the chemistry lab."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Do we have any obstacles to this?"

Cuddlepaws rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: 0 0 0 0 | Mediocre (0)

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "0's across the board!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Can I invoke "Still a cat", because this is bascially just me being purry and warm and soft?"

GM says, "'Thank you for coming. I had the Golden Warhorse that my father gave me in the back seat, as I was on my way to get it cleaned at the jeweler's, when I stopped in here for a coffee...'"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "I think so, just spend a fate point?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Uh-oh, that's a failure. Which means she is not relaxed at all."

GM exclaims, "Chinh sneezes!"

Cuddlepaws jumps off and jumps on Eben's lap instead.

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "OK! That seems like Stealth. Either you or Zircon can take the lead and roll for it."

Eben shakes his head. "Aww, I'm so sorry; this must be really hard. We'll get to the bottom of this, though."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I don't have Stealth"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "But I can invoked 'Chemistry Major' to get a +2 or reroll"

GM says, "'Thank you! But what can we do? When I came back out, the window was broken, and the horse was gone, and...'"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK! +2 opposition."

Wanda says to Zircon, 'Follow me and pretend to be a professor or something. They have all sorts of funny people here.'

Wanda rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: +1 -1 -1 0 | Poor (-1)

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "+2 = 1"

GM says, "'...and my father will be so heartbroken if he finds out that it's lost.'"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "OK, Rapport to Create the advantage: "Good description of crime" ?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "That's... either success at a cost or a fail, since Overcome?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Uh oh! You need a +2 to succeed. What do you do?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(To Wanda.)"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "OK! +1 opposition."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Succeed at a cost, since this was an Overcome?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Or wait"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "wait wait wait"

GM exclaims, "A school security guard sees you sneaking in!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "okay"

GM says, "'Hey, what are you doing here?'"

Eben says (to Chinh), ""OK, first things first. Tell me everything about what you remember from that day. What time it was; who you saw going in; who else you recognized that might know more...""

[CCrusaders] Zircon asks, "Want me to drop some Deceive on him?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Yup"

Eben rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 +1 -1 -1 | Poor (-1)

GM says, "'There's no class in this lab right now and...' he looks at Zircon. 'And you don't even look like a student!'"

[CCrusaders] Eben tags, "Adopted or not, you're all my kids" to add a +2

Eben spends a fate point, leaving them with 2.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Eben), "OK!"

Zircon says, "INDEED! I, the amazing Louis Lux, have been hired to set up a surprise birthday party and show for Professor Hawkins! So don't spoil the surprise. (Deceive)."

Zircon rolls Great (4) + 4dF: -1 +1 0 0 | Great (4)

[CCrusaders] GM says, "So Chinh explains all the details she has -- the time of day, where the horse was at the time, what the window looked like afterward, etc."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Finally some good rolls"

GM rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: -1 +1 -1 +1 | Mediocre (0)

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Success with style!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "So stylish, Zircon"

GM says (to Zircon), "'Oh! Oh, that's awfully nice of you. Hey, I'll stand guard for you, then. To make sure the prof doesn't walk in on you!'"

Wanda spends a fate point, leaving them with 3.

Zircon bows slightly. "Very good.... 'Bill'."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Almost forgot to spend that point from earlier ;)"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben, Jacob, Cuddlepaws), "So what else are you doing while you're there?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(You're presently still inside the cafe at the moment, I assume?)"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "I look at people who look like regulaes - do any of them have a dog or anything?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "Did she drive here?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Yeah, in the same car."

Jacob asks (of Chinh), "May I take a look at your car?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "I think you could spend a fate point to tag your Friend of All Animals aspect to say they do."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I suggest that we get Jacob to do an Investigate, after we set up any Advantages we want first."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I did mine."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Jacob), "Yup."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says (to jacob), "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA_r-DlgpjQ"

GM says (to Jacob), "'Of course! Right outside here...'"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says (to jacob), "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA_r-DlgpjQ"

GM says, "She leads you out to it -- you can see window of the passenger side rear door has had plastic taped over it where it was broken."

Jacob heads outside to Investigate the car in hopes of Creating an Opportunity. Looking for clues or whatnot.

Jacob rolls ??? (4+2) + 4dF: -1 0 +1 0 | Great (4)

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "That.. did not do what I wanted it to do"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hee."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "+2 for using my eyes to investigate"

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "So 6?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "I think that's a total of +6?"

Cuddlepaws spends a fate point, leaving her with 2.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Success with style!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Whoops, I missed that Cuddlepaws was a girl cat."

GM exclaims, "You carefully inspect the vehicle -- and with your awesome super eyes, you're able to spot a few extra fingerprints that are out of place!"

Cuddlepaws asks (of dalmatian), "Hey dude, nice spots. Did you see a burglary here yesterday, by any chance?"

GM says, "They don't look like they were made by someone opening the door, but they're positioned just right for someone trying to break the window."

Jacob asks, "Does anyone have some clear tape?"

Jacob asks, "And some powder?"

Eben exclaims, "Always!"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddle), "That seems like Rapport, +1 opposition."

Eben powders the fingerprints and takes some digital pictures.

Jacob copies the prints onto the tape with the powder for later.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Or that :D"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Timing!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Those are our two invokes."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You now have an Aspect: Fingerprints From the Scene, with two free invokes (because of the success with style.)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "It's time for Wanda and Zircon to do stuff"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Wanda, Zircon), "Did you say what you're doing now that you're inside the lab?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I need to switch out Rapport for something until next time"

Cuddlepaws rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: -1 -1 0 0 | Terrible (-2)

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "like, researchy things I guess? I dunno."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "uh oh"

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Uh-oh. That's not good. In fact..."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "How would you like a compel?"

[CCrusaders] (from Jacob) GM says, "The dalmation pees on you in response."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hee hee"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Sure, I guess"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "I think that this dalmatian might not consider you a friend. And might decide that an uppity cat needs to be chased."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "The Dalmation might be deaf"

Cuddlepaws says, "*low to ground* *tail swish* *HISS*"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "So if you accept it, you are now being chased across town."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Haha, great"

GM says, "'WOOF WOOF WOOF!'"

Jacob sighs. "Cuddlepaws! Stop goofing around."

GM gives a fate point to Cuddlepaws.

Cuddlepaws darts out the door.

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "CRUMPETS!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Wanda, Zircon), "OK, what stuff are you doing?"

(From Wanda) Meanwhile, inside the uni lab, Wanda flexes her fingers, and takes out the vial. 'Time for some science,' she says, and begins work on analysing and figuring out the composition of the invisibility fluid.

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "That's Lore!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "It is!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Overcome?"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "You don't see any results HAR HAR"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Yeah"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Opposition +4!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I spend a fate point to invoke (again) my status as a Chemistry student, and use also the free invoke on the vial being Of Biological Origin."

Wanda rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: +1 -1 -1 +1 | Mediocre (0)

[CCrusaders] GM says, "I was going to say 'you might want to roll before deciding if you need to', but... :)"

Eben sees Cuddlepaws running away and calls to Chinh, "OK! I think we got what we need! I'll call as soon as I find something! Or Tomorrow! [rounding corner, chasing dog] "...whichever comes first!"

Wanda spends a fate point, leaving them with 2.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "What's your total result?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "+4"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Perfect!"

Wanda isn't necessarily the best student in her class, but she sticks at it and eventually figures out what this stuff is made of.

GM says, "You take a drop of this, and a drop of that, and heat some things over a bunsen burner, and all the sorts of cool stuff involving test tubes and different colored liquids and bubbly bits."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "awesome"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(that feels like the end of our scene to me, but if you two want to do something more, go for it.)"

GM says, "And you eventually Overcome and realize that this clear liquid... is actually *blood*."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I'm good"

Wanda asks, "Do I isolate any genetic material? DNA?"

GM says, "Sure -- you can't identify *exactly* what animal it's from -- in fact, it might not even be one that's in your textbooks -- but you can tell it's some kind of reptile."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK! Let's call that both scenes."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "yeah"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And we'll say that you regroup back at the garage to share what you've learned."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "cool"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Wait, me too?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Splitting the party was totally worth it! We did twice as much investigating in the same day."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yeah, eventually :)"

Cuddlepaws says, "*pant pant pant* *jumps into box* *starts cleaning*"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I think you being chased was sort of like the birds invading the casino: premature end of scene."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yeah."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "aha"

Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "There you are! I had to get home by myself! You know those automatic transmissions confuse me! Almost ran over two kids. Sheesh."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "(I'm assuming these 'kids' were in their late thirties.)"

Cuddlepaws says, "Stupid no good car-chasing mutts"

Wanda sounds flushed with success. 'I've figured it out, Grandpa. The stuff that made that thief invisible? It's reptile blood.'

Eben says (to Wanda), "Great job, sweetie! Wow, you're doing so well."

Wanda asks, "Thanks, Grandpa. Do you think there could be a link with the shapeshifter guy?"

Eben asks, "Hmm. Are... are dragons reptiles?"

Eben high-fives Wanda.

[CCrusaders] Wanda feels like this should be a Wardrobe Malfunction compel. muahahhah

[Crows-Nest] (from Wanda) Eben says, 'Ow! Ow! Too hot!'

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Ha. I think if I did, I'd be compelling it against Eben."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "hee"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "hee"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I don't mind if he gets the fate point instead of me"

GM asks, "So you have the fingerprints and the information about the blood -- what are you doing next?"

Wanda says, "We take the fingerprints to Dad, of course."

Cuddlepaws asks, "Don't the police have a databank for human paws?"

Jacob says, "Well, we can either go to the commissioner, or I can hack in."

Eben says, "Yeah, that sounds good."

Jacob says, "I like the first idea."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Contacts?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Possibly -- what specifically are you trying to achieve?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Trying to get the police to look it up for you, trying to hack in, ...?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "ID the thief."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Or I can spend a Fate point and use Family First."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "(to find the thief via Dad)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "whatever works"

[Crows-Nest] Zircon says, "damnit Jamie"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I think yeah; get the police to do a fingerprint search with Contacts."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK, let's say Contacts to get the police to look it up, as an Overcome. And you can use the Aspect if needed on the roll. +2 opposition."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I have +1 Contacts."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "And I have 2 and Zircon has 3."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK! Next scene: police station."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "But this is police contacts, so probably makes sense for me."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "yeah"

Eben rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: 0 -1 -1 +1 | Average (1)

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "I'm allowed to spend a Fate point to help someone else's roll?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Yup!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "If the target is 2, I'll tag the Fingerprints once to get it to 3."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Or that!"

GM exclaims, "Either way, success!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda does not spend fate point.

GM says, "The fingerprints belong to Linda Prescott, female, caucasian, brown hair, blue eyes, 19 years old..."

Wanda asks, "Where does she live?"

GM says, "Prior history of shoplifting and burglary. Known associates include: the Princelings gang."

Wanda says, "We keep running into those people."

Eben chats with a policewoman who really doesn't want to help, but when she sees how good the digital picture is, realizes it's not as much as an imposition it might have been.

GM says, "Her address is 64 Blueskye Terrace."

Jacob asks, "Shall we pay her a visit?"

Wanda says, "Let's."

Cuddlepaws snores.

Zircon says, "No time like the present."

Wanda says, "Oh, you'll get to telekinetise stuff soon enough, Cuddles."

Eben exclaims, "Like the car!"

GM says, "OK! You knock on the door of 64 Blueskye Terrace and a middle-aged woman answers the door."

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Give up the horse, Linda!"

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Also use some moisturizer!"

GM says, "'Hello? ...horse? Oh dear. Is Linda in trouble again?'"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I love it that she's not overly shocked by talking cats."

Eben nods sadly. "Do you know where she is now? Sorry to trouble you with this, ma'am.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Ha ha."

GM says, "'Well... if she's in trouble again, she's probably with those no-good friends of hers. The ones who wear those blue shirts and jackets all the time.'"

Eben asks, "Has she been home in the last day or two?"

GM says, "'Yes, she spent the night here, but she left again right after lunch.'"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "It's okay, we've got a guy"

GM says, "'It's like she treats her own home like a hotel, sometimes...'"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Jamie."

Eben exclaims, "I know, right? Darn kids. And you love 'em anyway!"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Do you know where here friends usually hang out?"

GM says, "'Oh, of course! I'd do anything for her, if it could only get her to stop going around with those troublemakers!'"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Let's see. I think that's something she might or might not know, so it's good to roll for."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "As an Overcome. What skill do you think would work to help her recall?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Some sort of Empathy maybe"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Yeah. Maybe someone else should try, though"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Or, whatcha, Rapport"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK. Opposition +2."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I'm literally the only person with Rapport, and I have it at 1 ;-)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I have Empathy at +2"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Sure, go for it."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "I think Contacts might be reasonable."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "I think someone has that at Good, right?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Zirc does."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Let's use that."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "So Zirc rolls."

[CCrusaders] Eben pokes Zircon.

Zircon says, "You know, ma'am, I could certainly put in a good word for her with Dr Hawkins, the renowned teen psychiatrist, if we could only get in touch with her."

Zircon rolls Good (3) + 4dF: -1 +1 0 -1 | Fair (2)

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Hey that's Deceive!"

GM asks, "'Oh... it's so hard to remember... she mentioned a name. Something like... Zebble? Sebin? Zapper'?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon exclaims, "I'm telling the truth!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Zircon), "What name do you think she's trying to remember?"

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "i.e. 'hey, look at your characer backstory'"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Nah, more like 'You make one up!'"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Oh, that's probably Slick Willie Zamboni"

[Crows-Nest] Eben exclaims, "Oh!"

GM says, "'Yes! That's right, that's the one!'"

Cuddlepaws says, "*inquisitive headcock at Eben*"

Zircon says, "We'll be sure to get her the help she needs. I was once a wayward youth..."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Fortunately, you know exactly where Willie likes to hang out!"

[Crows-Nest] Zircon says, "But look at me now! Or, no, you probably shouldn't."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "There's a diner on the east side, just a few blocks from where you were this morning investigating the dragon!"

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Tp the Crusadermobile!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Everything is connected"

Wanda leaps aboard.

Wanda asks, "If we're going to call it that, how about you build a few cool gadgets into it, Grandpa?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "So we drive?"

GM exclaims, "Driving montage, followed by: DINER, EAST SIDE!"

Wanda jumps out.

Eben says, "Hmm, you know, I *was* thinking of adding a jet boost to it. Or maybe a caltrop spreader. Or, hmm, maybe wings."

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Definetely a kibble spender!"

GM says, "You arrive during a lull, well after lunch but too soon for dinner, so there are only a few people inside."

Zircon says, "Yep, there's Slick Willie's rusted out minivan."

Wanda asks, "What does this Slick Willie do, exactly?"

GM says, "There's a scruffy looking guy in a dirty overcoat, a woman writing in a notebook, the serving guy behind the counter..."

[CCrusaders] Wanda plays Western saloon piano music.

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Bullet journalling? I always wanted to try that"

GM exclaims, "And hey, that scruffy guy in the stained navy overcoat is Willie!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "If they don't manage to persuade him, I have a plan for making him talk."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Can I do notice just to check if anything strikes me as odd?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "I don't want to make him too unsavory for the genre here, but he's pretty slimy"

Eben gets distracted thinking about how to make an electrostatic repulsor that would keep an overcoat from getting stained.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "Sure!"

Cuddlepaws rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: 0 0 +1 0 | Good (3)

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "You do notice something -- on the ground, next to the woman's feet... she has a Bulging Backpack (aspect)."

[Crows-Nest] Zircon says, "gotta tag Dat Bulge Though"

Cuddlepaws goes sniffing around the backpack.

Zircon asks, "Hey, Zamboni. How's tricks?"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Does the woman fit the description of Linda?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Stealth, +2, Overcome."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Nope! This woman is black, tall, toned. Nothing like Linda."

Cuddlepaws rolls Good (3) + 4dF: +1 0 0 +1 | Superb (5)

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "OMG, it's Halle Berry"

GM says (to Zircon), "'Huh? Oh, hey, Johnny! Long time no see!'"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "Success with style!"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda asks, "How did the X-Men get this crossover?"

GM exclaims, "Cuddlepaws discretely unzips the pack and discovers... several medical armband devices, just like the one you found on Jamie!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "So what do I notice about the bomb er backpack?"

Zircon just kinda invites himself to a seat and orders a coffee.

Zircon says, "You know, just trying out a new haircut, that sort of thing."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Cuddles), "Timing."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "The GM told you a split second before you pressed ENTER"

GM says, "'Oh, yeah, it... it... I gotta tell you the truth, it just ain't you, Johnny.'"

Jacob sits in an empty booth where he can watch and try to listen.

GM says, "'You still doing the magic thing? Working for the man?'"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I use telekineisis to tug on Wanda's leg."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

Zircon says, "Yeah, working for a couple 'mans', actually. One of which, well, he wants to buy something hard to find; something that I heard you might be able to get ahold of."

GM says, "'Oh yeah? What are you looking for? I'm always happy to make a deal.'"

Cuddlepaws says, "*nudge nudge nudge*"

Zircon says, "It's, like, this big jade dragon statuette thing or something. Probably impossible to pawn anyway. So you could walk away with some cash if you have something like that."

[CCrusaders] Zircon asks, "That is what it is, right?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Golden horse; jade dragon; same difference ;-)"

Zircon says, "Wait no, it was more like a golden horse. Sorry it's been some long nights."

GM says, "'Oh! Yeah, I haven't seen any jade lately, but I did see a golden horse just the other day!'"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "The stuff that dreams are made of"

(From Wanda) One of Wanda's legs seemes to move by itself, and she nearly falls over. There is a ripping sound...

Wanda says, "Oh, no, no"

Zircon asks, "Yeah? Where'd you happen to see that?"

Wanda staggers into the counter to steady herself, but she leaves her shoe behind.... with her foot still inside.

GM says, "'Wait here. I'll be right back.'"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks (of Wanda), "??"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Damn skin suits."

GM says, "Willie gets up and walks around to the other side of the diner, toward where the woman is sitting."

Zircon says, "...dang, this is good coffee..."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I think Cuddlepaws was just trying to get your attention."

GM says, "He has a whispered conversation with her. She looks thoughtful, then shakes her head no."

Cuddlepaws rolls her eyes and tugs on Jacob's leg.

Jacob looks around. What the hell?

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Somebody overhear that puhllleeeeeze"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Jacob), "You're listening in, right? Investigate vs. +2 to overhear."

Jacob rolls Great (4) + 4dF: -1 -1 0 +1 | Good (3)

GM says (to Jacob), "You hear Willie asking her about a gold horse statue, and if she still has it, and how much they want for it."

Jacob tries to catch Zircon's eye. He nods at him.

GM says (to Jacob), "The upshot is that yes, 'they' still have it, but no, it's not for sale. The boss' orders: anything gold is definitely *not* being fenced right now."

Jacob then shakes his head slightly.

GM says, "Willie heads back around to Zircon."

GM says, "'Yeah, I got a lead on that. It might be a bit tricky to get. I might need a little more time.'"

Zircon says, "Hunh well that's better than nothing I guess."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'll roll Stealth to retrieve my foot and shoe discretely, and invoke Innocent Face."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I vote we try to follow the lady."

GM says, "The woman with the notebook looks around. She doesn't seem to like how busy it's getting in here."

Wanda rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: 0 -1 0 +1 | Mediocre (0)

[CCrusaders] Eben says (to Wanda), "You put that on yourself; if it's not a compel, you can just do it."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "OK! I'll consider that a success :)"

Zircon says, "I'll go back to My Guy and see if he can't sweeten the pot a little. Everything's got a price, right? Anyway thanks... oh, hey, how is that new girl working out? Linda something? Heard some good things on the street."

GM says, "She picks up her backpack and heads out."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Dude, comic code"

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "WAIT!"

Cuddlepaws says, "I want to use my boost to do something before that"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "You should get *in* the backpack!"

GM says (to Zircon), "'Oh, yeah, she's great! Heck, she's the one who lifted the-- I mean. She's definitey helping out with supply.'"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Oooh"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Stealth?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yup."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Can I use my boost?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Sure."

Cuddlepaws rolls Good (3) + 4dF: 0 +1 -1 0 | Good (3)

GM rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 0 +1 +1 | Fair (2)

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Success!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "My boost gives me +2, right?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "It does -- which means you succeeded with style!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "You could use the boost to succeed with style, It hink."

[Crows-Nest] Zircon says, "Inventing new ways of splitting up the party all the time"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "And have another boost!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(timing!)"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Sweet"

GM says, "So the woman heads out, with her heavier-than-usual backpack."

Wanda slips into the restroom, puts her foot and shoe back on roughly (it's kind of wonky) and joins the others again. She looks around for Cuddlepaws, but doesn't see her anywhere.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Can I roll to notice that happen? (belatedly)"

Eben blinks, thinks, "Dang, have to drive by myself again!" and heads to the car.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "(So we know what's going on)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "About Cuddlepaws? Yes."

Jacob rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: -1 +1 +1 +1 | Great (4)

Wanda asks (of Jacob), "Hey, where Cuddlepaws?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Your super sight makes that +6, right?"

Eben says (to Wanda), "Come on, let's go. I'll explain on the way."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Only on an investigate. I used notice."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Ah, OK."

Wanda follows, walking a little wonkily.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Then normal success."

Jacob hops in the car. "Cuddlepaws is in the girl's backpack!"

Eben exclaims, "OK! Let's follow her!"

Wanda exclaims, "Oh no, did that girl kidnap Cuddles!"

Jacob says, "Also, they definitely have the statue, but they're not selling gold right now."

Eben grumbles again about the automatic transmission.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK! This seems like a good opportunity for a Challenge!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "This is when you're trying to do a complicated task that involves multiple skills."

Eben exclaims (at Wanda), "She kidnapped herself! Or catnapped, I guess. While taking a catnap, no doubt! Ha ha!"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Damnit our one good driver is the one we're following"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Each person taking part can either assist directly with one of those Overcome rolls, or can try to do things like Create an Advantage to help the people who are."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You want to follow her, in a car, without being noticed, so I think you need Investigate, Drive and Stealth."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(The first two at Fair, and the last one versus her roll.)"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Who'll be helping to do what?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I'll investigate."

Eben says, "OK, we're after Cuddlepaws! Jacob, keep in touch with those birds so I don't have to follow too close. I'll try to keep up in this dang contraption."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Could I unzip the backback a little so I can peek out, and then maybe telekinetically manipulate stuff outside so that it'd be easier for them to follow?"

Eben is driving!

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "I'll use some illusion magic to change what our car looks like occasionally, thereby creating an advantage"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Cuddlepaws), "Great idea! So you'll be using Will to Create an Advantage for the Investigate roll?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Yeah!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Zircon), "Excellent!"

Cuddlepaws rolls Good (3) + 4dF: 0 +1 +1 +1 | Fantastic (6)

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "So who's responsible for the Stealth roll?"

Jacob rolls ??? (4 + 2) + 4dF: 0 +1 -1 -1 | Good (3)

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Can each of us do exactly one thing?"

Cuddlepaws spends a fate point, leaving her with 2.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "5"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "That's a success with style."

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "I really thought it handled pluses?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Right."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "The driver should be Stealth, I think"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I give the boost to the Drive roll"

Zircon rolls Great (4) + 4dF: 0 +1 -1 -1 | Good (3)

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Drive and Stealth for me, then."

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "I actually have 1 stealth!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK."

[CCrusaders] Zircon creates advantage -- 'Colour-changing car'

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Hehe, cool"

[CCrusaders] Eben says (to Jacob), "just 'fudge +6'."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yeah, I'll do that next time."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "So, Jacob succeeded, and I think got a boost."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Cuddlepaws and Zircon both successfully created advantages."

Eben tries to remember how to drive this thing!

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Now we need Drive and Stealth rolls."

Eben rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 0 0 +1 | Average (1)

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I created "Weirdly bending lampposts""

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "wait, no, that was fudge +0, not 1, so a 0."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Eben), "Uh oh -- you need a 2!"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Can I tag the Investigate boost?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Sure."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "And the Stealth?"

Eben suddenly sees a signpost swinging in an odd manner, and realizes he needs to turn left!

Eben swerves around the corner.

Eben then sees the car right in front of him! Be cool, man, be cool.

Eben rolls Average (1) + 4dF: +1 0 +1 +1 | Great (4)

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Success on all counts!"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "And I'll tag the color-changing car for a boost!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Yes!"

GM says, "The car in front of you pulls up outside of an old abandoned warehouse. As you drive past -- playing it cool, as if you just happened to be driving by, nothing to see her -- you see her getting out and slipping down the alley next to it."

Eben manages to park super-close to the entrance to the place the woman is going without being spotted.

GM says, "One quick loop around the block, and as Eben said, you're right in front of the alley. Just in time to see a side door to the building swinging shut."

Cuddlepaws asks (of gm), "Hey, could I slip one od those armbands round my head just in case things go south later?"

GM exclaims, "Sure!"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks (of GM), "If I try to shoot a portal inside the door without the portal being noticed, how hard would that be?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(before it closes)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Hmm. It would be Shoot opposed by her Notice."

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "I'll go for it!"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Cuddlepaws is in there!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

Eben shoots a portal just as the door swings shut!

Eben rolls Great (4) + 4dF: -1 0 0 -1 | Fair (2)

GM rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 -1 -1 0 | Terrible (-2)

[CCrusaders] Wanda imagines Eben leaning out the car in slowmo, firing off his shot as he goes round the block.

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(I will probably tag my Stealth Follow Boost, arging that I got there super-fast.)"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "But this is unpredictable basement tech, which means it sometimes makes a loud VWOMP noise!"

GM sets his current fate point total to 5.

GM spends a fate point, leaving him with 4.

GM gives a fate point to Eben (queued up for the next scene).

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Tagging to reroll :)"

GM rolls Average (1) + 4dF: +1 -1 +1 -1 | Average (1)

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I would think a compel would just mean an automatic success."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And also tagging her 'Worried' aspect."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(not that I will stop you from spending more fate points ;-)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Maybe, but I'm fine with it this way."

GM gives a fate point to Eben (queued up for the next scene).

GM spends a fate point, leaving him with 3.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "She rolls a 2!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Are you going to tag your Stealth follow Boost?"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Sure!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK! So you get a 4, and succeed anyway!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "That's what makes FATE so thrilling: you never know when a fail can become a success, and vice versa"

GM says, "Just as the door is closing, Eben fires off a portal -- she hears a sound and turns her head, but Eben ducks just out of sight, and she doesn't spot him."

GM says, "So there's now one end of a portal inside the abandoned warehouse. And a group of heroes outside in the alleyway. And a cat in a backpack."

Eben waits a couple seconds, then opens the other side of the portal, motioning everyone inside.

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "When can I FINALLY make my out of the bag joke"

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "Ha ha"

Jacob heads into the portal.

Wanda hesitates. Should she go in as a human or as a spider?

Eben whispers "Probably time to spiderize--you can leave your suit in the car."

Wanda decides not to waste any time and goes through the portal, still in her skinsuit.

GM says, "OK. While you're waiting, Cuddlepaws notices that she's being carried downstairs to a basement door, which the woman unlocks and goes through."

Eben sighs. "Or not..." and follows.

Zircon says, "alley-oop"

Cuddlepaws waits, for now, but is ready to spring into action.

GM says, "The rest of you see a dusty, disused warehouse floor, with barrels of nasty-smelling chemicals slowly leaking here and there."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Is that a Scene Aspect?"

GM says, "There are old rusty machinery here, and pallets, and stairs up to a second level, and a few doors."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Sure!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Leaking Barrels *and* Rusty Machinery, if you like."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "If we know she went to the basement, I follow to the door."

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "After going down the stairs, she deposits the backpack in a side room, then leaves the room."

Cuddlepaws is out of the bag.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Hmm. Cuddlepaws knows that, but I don't think the rest of you do yet."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "Hey she's got a cellphone in her head now"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "That's true!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Oh!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I call Eben"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "(Telekinetically dialing)"

GM says, "RING RING"

Eben exclaims, "Ack!"

Eben answers it quickly.

Cuddlepaws whispers, "Hey, old guy, we're in the basement of some warehouse."

Eben sets it on vibrate this time!

[Crows-Nest] Zircon says, "new head who dis"

Eben exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "We're upstairs!"

Cuddlepaws says, "Well get down here, bipeds! Chop chop"

Eben exclaims quietly, of course.

Cuddlepaws says, "(Also quietly)"

Eben heads down the stairs.

GM exclaims (at Eben), "You encounter a locked door!"

Eben asks, "Hmm. Jacob, can you get this open?"

Jacob says, "Probably!"

Jacob rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 +1 +1 +1 | Good (3)

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Meanwhile, you notice you're in a kind of a storage room, with some shelves, and a mini-fridge in one corner."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "If only this were Resident Evil, he could open the Crow Door easily"

GM says, "Success! Locked doors mean nothing to our heroes."

Jacob pulls out a set of lockpicks and jimmies the door open.

Cuddlepaws says, "*paw paw* fridge open"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Oh no, now Eben knows I can do that"

Eben eases the door open a crack to let Jacob peer through with his excellent eyesight.

GM says (to Cuddle), "Inside, you find a pizza box with half of a leftover pizza -- with anchovies -- most of a six-pack, and a tray of little glass vials."

Jacob looks through the door.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Through the door*way*, rather :D"

GM says (to Jacob), "The door opens into a dirty hallway. There are a couple of rooms leading off of it, and there's a sheet on the wall, with a crude map drawn on it."

Eben says (to Wendy), "Now might be a good time to spiderize. We get seen, at least they won't recognize you."

Eben takes a picture of the map.

Wanda says, "Okay, Grandpa. I'm sorry, I wasn't thinking straight."

[Crows-Nest] Jacob says, "Neither is Grandpa. "Wendy" :D"

Eben says, "Nah, that's ok. You're doing great."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Ha."

Wanda gets out of the skin suit, and tosses it through the portal.

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I think we're away from the portals at this point. In fact, I probably cancelled them."

Jacob looks at the map quickly to get a sense of the layout, but isn't too concerned by it.

Cuddlepaws peeks out the door. "In here, slowpokes"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of Eben), "What do I do with the skin suit then?"

GM exclaims (at Jacob), "It's apparently a map of the city!"

Jacob oh!

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "It folds into a backpack, of course, which I put on ;-)"

Jacob looks to see if anything looks odd, like circles or "x"s.

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "You're too old for piggyback rides, but I take what I can get."

GM says, "With a few spots marked out as 'not here' 'nope, not here either' and 'look, we just don't know where it is, OK?' 'I give up we're never going to find it'."

Wanda realizes that the skin suit just bounced off the door, because no portals now. Eben picks it up and folds it into a backpack before they then follow Jacob.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Heh"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Environmental storytelling at it's best"

Eben thinks.

Zircon stage-whispers "Maybe we should just plant some listening devices and then run away."

Eben tries to figure out what sorts of areas of the city are being investigated.

Cuddlepaws says, "There is a door through here where Linda went. Also her backpack is full of these armband devices."

Jacob says, "Interesting."

GM exclaims (at Eben), "That sounds like Lore!"

Wanda exclaims (at Cuddlespaws), "Not Linda, the other woman!"

[CCrusaders] (from Jacob) Cuddlepaws says, "Y'all look alike."

Eben quickly figures out that this is beyond him. "Jacob, can you tell if there's a pattern to the places they're looking?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob investigates to create an advantage?

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "Or Lore?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Right"

Jacob rolls Good (3) + 4dF: +1 +1 +1 +1 | Epic (7)

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Woooo"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "wow!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Woah!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Jacob. The World's Greatest Detective."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Hehe"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Good job, weird bird guy"

GM exclaims (at Jacob), "Why of course, it's obvious to anyone who's read as much history as you have: these are all the places where people believe the Crowne Jewels might be hidden!"

Jacob huh. "They seem to be looking for the Crowne Jewels? But nobody really believes that story... do they?"

[Crows-Nest] GM upon seeing that result, throws out his prepared vague 'locations of historical interest' response he had planned.

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "Hee"

Cuddlepaws says, "Well, they didn't find them"

Jacob says, "Clearly not."

Jacob asks, "You said they had more of those armbands? Let's grab them?"

[CCrusaders] Eben puts a few more marks on the map as 'not here', too, in places they haven't checked yet, but which we think they might be. With Jacob's help, of course.

Eben puts a few more marks on the map as 'not here', too, in places they haven't checked yet, but which we think they might be. With Jacob's help, of course.

Cuddlepaws asks, "Also maybe grab that woman before she injects herself with some weird power?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Ha ha awesome."

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Deceive!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'll take 8 armbands"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "(lol)"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Aw"

GM exclaims, "As it happens, there's just enough for each of you!"

Eben rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: -1 +1 +1 0 | Good (3)

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "Success -- what do you want to call your Aspect?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(for Deceive; I'll tag one of the We Know What They're Looking For if that'll take me to a 'with style'. And let's call it 'They'll Never Look Here'"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "I'm considering the opposition +1, so it will!"

[Crows-Nest] Zircon says, "5 armbands to rule them all and in the darkness bind them"

Wanda asks, "Are these *all* invisibility armbands?"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says (to Zircon), "eerie"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Is the +7 a normal x2 success with style, or is it a x3 or something?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(the +7 that Jacob rolled)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Normal; I don't think there are rules for triple successes."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(And I think you guys are doing great enough that we don't need to house rule them :) )"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Works for me ;-)"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Sooo, are we not grabbing the lady who is doing who know what in there?"

GM asks, "OK, you're in the basement hallway where the mysterious woman went. You've helpfully updated the map. You're all wearing injection armbands. Cuddlepaws has already checked out one side room. There's one other door here. What do you do next?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "And we cleared out the fridge of vials, I assume."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Indeed -- gotta keep those armbands fully loaded!"

Wanda says, "I agree with Cuddlepaws. We need to stop her before anything else goes wrong."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Do they give us +2 to Stealth?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "(ie work like basic Invisibility)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You'll have to try them out to find out. But remember, Jamie's wore off eventually."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Aha."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I worry that it's meant for humans, rather than spiders."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Whi knows what it'll do to you"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Was there anything else in the storeroom? Gold figurines, or anything?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "I'm up for a fight"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Hmm. Let's say there was also a bit more medical equipment. But oddly, no stolen goods."

Wanda says, "Okay, I'm ready to fight when you are."

Wanda clicks fangs together.

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "OOC, I have to go within a half hour or so."

Cuddlepaws energy crackles around Cuddlepaws' helmet.

Jacob opens the remaining door?

GM exclaims, "OK!"

GM says, "Inside, you see..."

GM says, "Some beanbag chairs, empty pizza boxes, empty cans, a TV and a videogame console."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Eben), "we can assume you automatically teleport us to safety after the fight -- oh"

GM says, "Oh, and one guy in a blue t-shirt, napping on one of the beanbags."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "This is not the room I saw the woman disappear through, right?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh."

[CCrusaders] Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "I think the woman came into the storeroom, dropped off the backpack, and left again."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "You saw her bring you into the room with the fridge, where she left you and returned to the hallway."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'd like to intimidate the blue shirt guy."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "That's Provoke?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

Wanda rolls Good (3) + 4dF: -1 0 0 0 | Fair (2)

GM rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: 0 0 +1 0 | Average (1)

GM says, "He awakes with a start."

GM exclaims, "EEEAGH GIANT SPIDER!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Tag your scary!"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Is there another exit out of this room?"

GM exclaims, "And he bolts for the door!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "And I can get a success with style if I spend a fate point, invoking 'Scary'?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Oh"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Nope! Are you guys going to block his path?"

Cuddlepaws says, "I telekinetically floor him with a beanbag"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "Sure."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of GM), "Will it affect anything?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Or just basically create an Aspect like 'Scared Shitless'?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "OK! His attempt to flee:"

GM rolls Average (1) + 4dF: -1 -1 +1 +1 | Average (1)

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And your defense? (I think Will for TK, right?)"

Cuddlepaws rolls Superb (5) + 4dF: +1 0 -1 0 | Superb (5)

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "It would create a boost."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "cool"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "A transient aspect-like thing."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "if it's defense, it's only 3"

GM exclaims, "And the dude is floored!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Makes sense."

GM says, "'Oh my crap please don't eat me!'"

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Quick Wanda, eat his brain to get the info!"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Fortunately, you succeeded either way."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I spend a fate point to invoke 'Scary' and create a boost called 'Scared Shitless'."

Eben asks (of dude), "Hey, where do you keep your gold?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

Wanda spends a fate point, leaving them with 1.

GM says, "'In the cave! It's in the cave! The Prince has it!'"

Eben asks, "And the cave is where?"

GM says, "Behind the hole! Behind the map! Please don't eat me!'"

Jacob rolls his eyes.

Eben nods.

Eben asks, "And can you describe this prince guy?"

GM says, "He takes a moment to finally catch his breath before passing out, then says:"

GM says, "'Y-yeah... Tyler Prince... the boss..."

GM says, "'He's the one with the leather jacket. You can't miss him.'"

Wanda exclaims, "Aha!"

Eben asks, "Is he kind of <describes the guy from the ATM feed>?"

GM says, "'Yes! That's him.'"

Eben pats the guy affectionately on the head. "Thanks! That's perfect."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "If anyone wants to use the boost I created, go ahead :-)"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "He's passed out"

Eben asks, "I think he took a breath so he wouldn't pass out?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "ilac"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Right."

Cuddlepaws asks, "How many Princelings are there?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Can I roll Empathy to check if he's not hiding anything?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "(ie checking facial cues)"

GM says, "'You mean, here right now? Well, I know Tyler is in there, and Brutus is with him... and maybe half a dozen others are usually hanging out with them.'"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Good idea!"

Wanda stares into the man's terrified face.

Wanda rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: 0 0 +1 -1 | Fair (2)

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Empathy vs. +0"

GM says, "This dude is too shaken up to even remember how to lie."

Eben says, "OK, now look. You don't really want this life. You're going to go home, give up all this, get good grades in school, and always listen to your parents and teachers. If anyone gives you trouble, just tell them a giant spider put you on the straight and narrow and you wouldn't go back for anything."

Cuddlepaws asks, "How is [describes the woman]?"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Also, and more importantly, who?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(I do that after everyone else is done asking the guy questions)"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "That sounds like a Rapport check. Overcome. Getting him to give up his whole lifestyle, opposition +4."

Eben rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: +1 -1 +1 +1 | Great (4)

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "'Oh, Dr. Betty?'"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Wow. I was expecting you to need to tag that boost!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "So was I! ;-)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Eben), "You can succeed with style if you take that boost I created, though."

GM says, "'Nah, she's probably not here. She usually hangs out down at the diner.'"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Can I, or do I need a 3?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(3 difference)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You'd need three shifts, yeah."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "ah"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "never mind"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Do you know where she gets the armbands?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "you succeeded"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "However, he is starting to calm down a bit."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "So his initial fear-babbling is passing."

[CCrusaders] Wanda watches the boost disappear. Poof.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "If you guys want to keep him talking, you're going to need to keep the social skill checks flowing."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "Unless you use it *right now* :)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Hmhm."

GM says, "'I... I think I've probably said more than I should already.'"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "If you want to try Provoke again, you can probably keep him going."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I want to get him to tell me whether there's anything we should watch out for."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "So Provoke again."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yup. +2"

Wanda rolls Good (3) + 4dF: +1 0 0 0 | Great (4)

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Damn, I really don't need any boosts."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Success! And if you use the boost here, you can succeed with style."

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Oh!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Yes, I use the boost and get an Aspect I can actually invoke properly"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Right! With a second free invoke from succeeding with style."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK, roleplay that."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Something along the lines of knowing Dr Betty's weakness or Prince's weaknesses or something. Whatever makes sense"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Do I just make it up, or do I leave you the honour...?"

GM says, "'The dude won't let us sell anything. The gold. The jewelry. He's obsessed with it. The guy even wants to try to find the Crowne Jewels!'"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Aspect: Obsessed With Treasure"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "aha"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(For Tyler Prince.)"

Cuddlepaws says, "D'oh, because he's a dragon"

Wanda says, "Okay. We're going to have to go and fight a dragon."

Wanda exclaims, "Thanks for your cooperation!"

Wanda says, "Stay away from crime, or else...."

Eben gives him the speech, claps him on the back, ruffles is hair, and says, "OK, now get out of here and tell your mom you're sorry."

GM says, "'Yeah, sure, uh... I think I'm gonna just go and... do like the old guy said... I've had enough of giant spiders and talking cats and all that...'"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "sigh; 'his'"

GM says, "And he departs, leaving you guys here."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'm game for a fight, even if I know Eben has to leave soon."

Cuddlepaws asks, "So, only the secret passage behind the map is left?"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "That means that the only other exit we know about from the hallway is the secret door behind the map, right?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(timing!)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Yep."

Wanda says, "Let's go down the rabbit hole, guys."

Wanda says, "I'm feeling on *fire* today."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "OK! Are you going in?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "I am!"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Sure!"

[CCrusaders] Zircon exclaims, "For Great Justice!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Sure"

Wanda goes first.

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Crusaders, crusade!"

Jacob follows behind.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "You mean, 'Crusaders, converge!'"

GM says, "You lift up the sheet, and you find that a hole has been bashed through the wall near the ground, about waist-height."

Eben first sets up a pair of portals on the ceiling and floor, and loads it up with junk from the room, creating the aspect 'Falling Junk At The Ready'.

Eben rolls Great (4) + 4dF: +1 +1 0 +1 | Epic (7)

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(with shoot)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "That's a success! With style."

GM says, "The hole leads into a dark cave. It's fairly narrow, and you have to crawls single file (at least at first). Most of you can barely see a dim light a ways ahead."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "This has been a stylish session."

GM says, "Jacob, of course, can see much more clearly:"

Wanda feels strangely at home crawling through caves.

GM asks (of Jacob), "The cave widens out up ahead into a chamber that's maybe twenty feet across, and you can see some weird... things... floating in it. Like, graffiti tags, floating in the air? And a chain, attached to nothing?"

GM says, "A little ways past that, you see the cave take a sharp left turn, and the dim light is coming from there."

Jacob uhhhh. "Guys? There's floating grafitti and chains up there. Be careful."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "What do the tags read?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I'm guessing the chain is held by an invisible person? But not sure about the tags."

[CCrusaders] Zircon asks, "Does my 'magicky-culty' bonus to Lore checks apply here?"

GM says, "(The *other* end of the chain, I should note, is anchored to the ground. Only one end is hanging in mid-air.)"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh!"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Zircon), "Sure."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks (of GM), "Like, loosely drifting?"

Zircon rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: 0 0 +1 +1 | Great (4)

Zircon says, "Ah yes, I've seen this sort of thing before..."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Cuddlepaws), "Do you know graffiti tags? What skill would apply to that? Contacts?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Uh, I could try at least"

Cuddlepaws rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: -1 +1 -1 +1 | Mediocre (0)

GM says (to Zircon), "From Jacob's description, you've once read about something like this."

GM says (to Zircon), "It was from a book about mythological creatures. Specifically, it was a chapter about capturing and binding a beast known as a Gessodrach, or invisible dragon."

Zircon says all that.

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "As for the tags, no, Jacob's description of them doesn't tell you anything."

Cuddlepaws says, "*distressed meow*"

Eben asks, "Is... is there an invisible dragon *in this room*?"

Eben listens for breathing.

Eben asks, "And they're using its blood to make themselves invisible?"

Eben asks, "And their leader is using the blood so much it's making him more like a dragon himself?"

Zircon shrugs inscrutibly.

GM says (to Eben), "You do hear... very slowly... what could be breathing."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "Dragons = drugons = drugns = drugs"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Is this Gessodrach evil? Should we free him?"

Eben looks around. Assuming this is a dragon, how would they have gotten it in here?

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "It's Magic, Dagnabbit"

GM says, "To recap from earlier: the graffiti and chain in midair is what's immediately in front of you. The cave continues ahead and turns left, which is where a dim light is coming from."

Eben asks (of Cuddlepaws), "Yeah, I think we should free it. maybe wash off the graffiti and unchain it?"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Maybe check the rest of the cave first?"

Eben says, "Well, we have to get past it first."

Wanda says, "I can crawl on the ceiling."

Eben goes up to inspect the chain where it's attached to the floor, hoping he doesn't get eaten in the meantime.

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "Are you trying to be stealthy?"

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "Then he gets eaten and the rest of you continue on without him."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "haha aww"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "If so, it's against a passive opposition of +2."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Pretty sure he doesn't count as a virgin sacrifice"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Ha ha."

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "Yeah, not with that many kids."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hmm, I think I'm going to go with Rapport instead."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws realizes she's probably fixed and hence virginal. Uh oh.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Eben), "OK!"

Eben makes soft dragon-calming noises (whatever those might be) as he walks forward.

Eben rolls Average (1) + 4dF: 0 -1 +1 0 | Average (1)

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Let's say opposition for Rapport is only +0."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Timing."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Whew."

GM exclaims (at Eben), "You hear something very large moving as you approach!"

Eben says, "Hey, there, big guy. I'm gonna find out if I can get you out of here, OK? You look kind of distressed."

Eben keeps up a running monologue as he looks at the chain.

GM says, "And then a deep, rumbling voice says, 'HELLO. YOU SMELL... DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHERS.'"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "And that's the end of the session!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yay!"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda exclaims, "woo!"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Woo!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "woohoo"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "HEY! You *did* steal my cliffhanger!"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Ha ha."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Wee!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Wuuu"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "waaa"

[Crows-Nest] GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "Good thing you've got time to update it!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "That was a lot of fun, and I think I finally understand how stuff works"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "gosh"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "Yay!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I hope I didn't slow things down too much with my gallivanting and fumbling"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "So, we're off for the next two weeks, playing Peregrine's all-cat murder mystery, but we'll be back on the 21st with the next session!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I really need Rapport, though, so I think I'll switch that out for Provoke"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "Nah, it was no problem."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "yay"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "Extra RP is always fun, even when it doesn't have a narrative effect."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Cuddlepaws), "Wanda's provocative enough for the whole group"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Yeah, the RP was fun."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to GM), "yay"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Fortunately, this is another Minor Milestone, so you can do some swapping."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Is everyone good for April 28 as well?"

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "It's more likely than not"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I am."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Excellent. And if anyone knows anything coming up in May that's likely to be an issue, let me know."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Thanks for playing, everyone!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I am, and May is good until the 26th, and then I'm gone for three weeks."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "April 28th should work"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Jacob), "Good to know!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "May 26, June 2 and June 9"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I'm on a LARP May 25-27"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Jacob), "Gone for the full weekends, or just the Saturdays?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Gone for full weeks."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Without a laptop."

[CCrusaders] (from Cuddlepaws) Jacob says, "I'm in jail. For stealing a laptop."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "yeah, a summer break is likely over here as well"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Wow! OK, so we'll plan on playing through May 19, and then figure out the next session when we get a bit closer to that."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'm fine in May."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Also, I'm thinking of swapping one of my stunts for this Minor milestone, but I'll have to think it over carefully to make it fit."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "Alrighty. Let me know when you know what you're deciding."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "My idea: the dragon blood reacts with my spider blood and grants me some new ability, which would replace my Wall Kick stunt (since my great Fight makes that stunt a bit redundant)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "that way it flows neatly through the cliffhanger you made"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Sounds good!"

Jacob goes east.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'll tell you when I have more ideas :-)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "And thanks for everything"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "You're welcome!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says (to GM), "Yeah, this was a lot of fun."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "yep, solid work all around"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "And Fate is a very good system."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "It's more and more amazing the more you play."

[CCrusaders] GM updates http://slingergame.wikidot.com/schedule

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "I feel this lends itself more to light-hearted stuff, though?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Not necessarily. It's very flexible."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "You just need to scale up the challenges in proportion."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Yeah. Aside from the fact that it's hard for me to keep track of everyone's created aspects and boosts, I'm finding it's working really nicely for narrative play. And as long as I can trust you guys to track those..."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "For mechanics-light play, yeah, I agree. But if you want a dark kind of story, I think it can handle that just fine as well."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "But I don't usually play dark stuff, so I'm not a good one to judge."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I was thinking it would be fun to make a Call of Cthulhu like play that is a bit more on the humorous side"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Mmm, interesting."

[CCrusaders] Zircon says, "the go-to system for system-light Cthulhu is generally Cthulhu Dark but it's quite FATE-like in its own way"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "I recall reading in the book that the one thing it's not as good at is games where the PC's are supposed to be powerless."

[CCrusaders] Roger says, "well... it's not good for games where the players are supposed to be de-powered or horror-filled or whatnot"

[CCrusaders] Roger says, "the PCs can be chased around as much as one might like"

[CCrusaders] Roger says, "In my experience"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Wanda when she was little https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUNq2_VjRn4"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "On the other handle, this is pretty much the diametric opposite of that, so it seems to be just right."

[Crows-Nest] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Aw."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "adorable"

[CCrusaders] Roger says, "mmhmm"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "In 2025, when my Bastafore campaign is done, I might think about it :-)"