GM whispers, "Test."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "OK! Is everyone here and ready?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ja"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I am here"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Yup"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Hmm. Eben is an hour idle..."

Wanda sets their current fate point total to 2.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "...and also not in this room."

Jacob sets her current fate point total to 3.

Cuddlepaws asks, "I think I got a fate point last time, so I should be at 4?"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "And I'm back!"

Wanda exclaims, "Me too!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Oh, oops."

Eben has arrived.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Woo!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Hooray old guy!"

Wanda asks, "Can the GM give me and Cuddlepaws their queued up fate points?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Cuddlepaws), "Was that a queued-up-for-later fate point or one you got immediately?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Queued up for next scene"

GM exclaims, "I can!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Yeah, it was queued"

GM says, "Just wanted everyone to refresh first."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I do *not* have queued up fate points."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Even though it says I do."

Cuddlepaws sets her current fate point total to 3.

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

[CCrusaders] GM says, "For simplicity, I'll just clear the counters, and you can refresh to what you should have now."

GM resets everyone's fate point pools.

Jacob sets her current fate point total to 3.

Cuddlepaws sets her current fate point total to 4.

Wanda sets their current fate point total to 3.

GM sets his current fate point total to 4.

Eben sets their current fate point total to 2.

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Game on!"

GM says, "OK! It's now been a couple of weeks since you put a stop to the Princelings gang and freed Yulorias."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Can I request a short scene with Wanda and I fishing? I want to explain why we shouldn't kill people ;-)"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Ha ha. OK!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Seems good to me"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "That'll be the before credits roll scene"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Maybe we've all come with you?"

GM exclaims, "So in the meantime, you've mostly been keeping an eye for opportunities to stop crime and to help people in need, but every hero needs a break sometimes, so you've also taken a day to go fishing!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Are all four of you there?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "If they want, that's OK with me."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Sure"

Wanda says, "I'm glad my chemistry partials are over."

Eben exclaims (at Wendy), "Good job!"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Are you girl-ized?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Yeah"

[Crows-Nest] GM asks, "Man, so many grandkids that he can't even remember her name?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "OMG"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Sheesh."

[Crows-Nest] Jacob says, "It's funny to me, because I play a Wendy in another game (and in tomorrow night's LARP)."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Eben is our Peter Pan. Always young."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Oh Wendy, and you came and you gave without taking"

Eben says (to Wanda), "Hey, I've been thinking about that Prince guy."

Wanda asks, "The bad dragon?"

Cuddlepaws is sleeping on the fishing supplies basket.

Eben says, "Yeah, him. I was proud of you standing up to him; you did a good job."

Wanda says, "It was the hardest fight I'd ever had to do."

Eben says, "And you did great! Those are tough moments."

Eben says, "I was sad that he died. So much wasted potential."

Eben says, "He made a lot of bad choices, and that's tough to come back from."

Wanda looks at the shadows of fishes flitting under the surface of the water, thoughtfully, while listening to Eben.

Jacob chats amiably (and unimportantly) with some seagulls.

Wanda asks, "Do you think he could have 'come back'?"

Eben says, "I wish he could have had the same opportunity to change that Bian had."

Eben says, "I don't know if he would have, but I wish he had had the chance."

Cuddlepaws suddenly perks up! She looks left, looks right, and goes to sleep again.

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "(Did we just find out Red's real given name?)"

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "It's in the Crownsford Details document ;-)"

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "(which I had to look up)"

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

Wanda says, "Grandpa... I didn't even know I had poison glands. I wasn't thinking. Sometimes, when I'm not in the... in the suit, I..."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws asks, "Where is this document?"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zNOAIv3Cn0Og9cE7zgUAn6u13gwgV0cT5bkizs8FHY8/edit#"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "(It's linked from http://slingergame.wikidot.com/cc:player-characters)"

Eben tossles Wanda's hair. "Yeah, I know, kid."

Eben says, "You're the same person, though, in the suit or not."

Wanda says, "Yeah. Yeah. But that's why... when we entered that warehouse, I didn't take off the suit right away. Because I wasn't sure I was ready to..."

Wanda says, "I don't know."

Eben says, "Lot of people would have seen you and run the other way, but not your mom. Or your dad, for that matter."

Eben nods.

Eben says, "I remember my first battle in 'Nam. Scared me to death."

Eben says, "Guess I still get scared, at that."

Wanda says, "But you made it back."

Eben says, "Yup! And so did Bian."

Eben says, "Man, he was pissed."

Eben says, "My commander that day was the coolest-headed man I've ever seen."

Wanda asks, "What, did he have icecubes in his helmet?"

Eben says, "Everything was going to hell--er, excuse me, don't tell your mom I said that--but he gave us all the right jobs and the right places, and we came through."

Eben laughs. "Maybe he did! That could have been his secret."

Eben says, "But, er, no, that's just an expression. It means not being distracted by the craziness around you and doing your job anyway."

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

Cuddlepaws wakes up, stretches, shuffles over to Jacob and jumps on his lap.

Eben says, "Anyway, I'm rambling."

Wanda exclaims, "I think you've caught a big fish, Grandpa!"

Wanda says, "Look."

Eben exclaims, "But do remember--even when people make bad choices--on, hey, you're right!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob is a little distracted.

Eben stands up, yanks back on the fishing rod, and tumbles backwards off the boat.

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "The ducks are distracting Jacob!"

Wanda exclaims, "Grandpa!"

Cuddlepaws says, "Old guy!""

Wanda leans over the side and tries to catch Eben's hand.

Eben laughs and splutters as he accepts Wanda's help to climb back in.

Cuddlepaws levitates him out of the water and onto the boat.

Eben exclaims, "Woah!"

Eben exclaims, "Thanks, CP!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Is this a good time to suggest that the radio has been on in the background during this scene?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "I think so?"

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

Cuddlepaws gives Eben a paws-up.

Eben wrings out his hat.

GM says, "Meanwhile, the newscaster continues on with the sports... '...big event for baseball fans when the Parrots of Crownsford College face off against their arch-rivals, the Santa Angelica Penguins later today. The mayor has also promised to make an announcement at the start of the game about the city's mysterious 'LEAD Initiative'. But in more serious news...'"

GM says, "...the super-powered criminal Patricia Izrie, known as 'the Half-Baker', was supposed to be transported to a secure holding facility in the capital early this morning, but managed to escape from custody. The mayor had this to say on the subject:"

Jacob oh no.

GM says, "'We cannot allow these empowered individuals to act with impunity in our city! First, a band of vigilantes outright killed a minor local thief two weeks ago, and now this "Half-Baker" is back on the streets. But I will put a stop to it ��� I have a plan to empower our police force to deal with today's crime, both super and mundane!'"

Cuddlepaws chatters.

GM says, "Meanwhile, the police still have no leads on the recent animal thefts at the Payne Zoological Gardens. Now, for the weather: mostly sunny today, with a chance of showers overnight into tomorrow..."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "They're gonna Watchmen us! Oh no!"

Wanda says, "Vigilantes! Grandpa! This is my fault, isn't it."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(That ??? was meant to be a dash, but it got mangled en route to the MUD.)"

Eben mutters, "Minor local thief. Conveniently left off the 'major arsonist' bit..."

Eben says (to Wanda), "We were all there, kid. You played your part, as did we all."

Wanda says, "But the henchman I frightened... he saw me... maybe he told the police about the giant spider that was on the scene..."

Eben says, "If the mayor is claiming he was a 'minor thief', that means he's angling for something."

Wanda asks, "But what?"

Eben asks, "Well, how does a baseball game sound? Or do you all think we should look for this Patricia?"

Cuddlepaws asks, "What about those animal thefts?"

Wanda says, "I wonder if we could maybe give someone a call."

Wanda says, "I think I have that cellphone somewhere...."

Eben says (to Wanda), "He wants more power, and he's scared, probably."

Eben says, "Good idea! Go for it."

Wanda finds the cellphone, nearly drops it in the river with fumbling hands, then catches it nimbly and turns it on at last.

Wanda asks, "Hello? Hello?"

Eben says, "Don't forget to dial, kid."

Wanda says, "Oh, crap, thanks Grandpa"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Are you calling Agent Z? Or someone else?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Agent Z"

Wanda dials Agent Z's number.

Wanda asks, "Hello?"

Wanda asks, "Agent Z?"

GM says, "It rings several times, then picks up: 'Hello, team. This is Agent Z. Leave me a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. <beep>'"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "How dare he not anticipate our call and be available to us"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Ha ha."

Wanda covers the cellphone with one hand, and whispers to Eben: 'Grandpa, I'm not sure what message to leave.'

Wanda says, "I mean, he wasn't happy last time."

Wanda says, "Or she."

Eben says, "Just say we're sorry about not trusting him before, and thanks for his help, and ask about the baker, the animals, and the LEAD."

Wanda says, "Okay okay okay"

Eben says, "Er, right, or her."

[D&D] GDorn says, "so next session, the PCs are likely to go to the lost drow library guarded by two "deep dragons" which I should probably look up"

You mute #games/roleplaying/D&D temporarily.

Wanda uncovers the cellphone and says hastily 'Sorry we didn't trust you! We're sorry! Just wondering if you have any information on the Half-Baker, um, and those missing animals, and what is that LEAD thingy the mayor keeps going on about and never actually gets to finish talking about because mad bakers attack him. Um, that's it. Um. *hangs up*

Eben exclaims, "That's perfect!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Hee."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Ever the supportive grandpa."

Eben asks (of Jacob), "Your birds know anything about the animals, maybe?"

Wanda breathes. A bit of fire comes out through her nose. 'Thanks, Grandpa.'

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "I missed.. what animals?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh from the zoo"

Wanda says (to Jacob), "Zoo animals! Missing ones."

Wanda says, "It was on the radio just a second ago."

Jacob looks around for some pigeons to ask about it. They go everywhere.

GM says, "'Coo?'"

Eben, while Jacob is chatting, rows back to the dock.

Jacob asks, telepathically, "Hey, Pigeons. Anyone know anything about the missing animals at the Zoo?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Jacob), "You hang around the zoo semi-regularly, right?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yeah"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "That's where I learned how to talk to birds :)"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Jacob), "So you would probably be friends with Maxwell and Nadine, the two herons there?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yeah!"

GM says, "'Ooo, yes. So sad. Nadine is so sad. Poor Maxwell. Poor Nadine.'"

Jacob asks, "Was Maxwell taken?"

GM says, "Coo, yes, Maxwell is gone! And some mammals I guess. But Max was a good guy! Shouldn't have happened to him. Ooo.'"

Jacob says, "Oh no!" To the others, he says, "Let's go to the zoo. I'd like to talk to the birds there.""

Cuddlepaws says, " i don't get how animals can stand to live in captivity"

Wanda says, "Me neither."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "OK! So you're all headed to the zoo now?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "i guess?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "if the others are ready, sure"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Yup!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Me too"

GM says, "OK! You're now at the gates of the zoo."

Jacob scoops up Cuddlepaws, concealing her under his coat, and flashes his pass to enter the Zoo.

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Let's see the tigers!"

Jacob says, "Later. First we should go see the remaining heron."

Jacob says, "Hopefully she can tell us something about her mate's disappearance."

Cuddlepaws says, "Yummy! I mean, yes."

GM says, "So you follow the signs to the heron enclosure. There you find Nadine, sitting forlornly in one corner."

Jacob asks, "Hey, Nadine. I am so sorry to hear about Maxwell. Can you tell me what happened?"

GM says, "'Oh, Jacob! He was so brave!'"

Jacob says, "I'm sure he was!"

Cuddlepaws puurs.

Jacob asks, "Who took him?"

GM says, "'Those two strange humans came in the middle of the night, and they unlocked the door, and Maxwell knew right away they were bad!'"

Jacob asks, "Do you remember anything about the humans? So I can find them and rescue Maxwell?"

Cuddlepaws says, "Always a safe guess."

GM says, "'Yes! One of them had a ... a *thing* in his hand that he pointed at us, and it made Maxwell fall over!'"

Jacob relates this to Eben. "A stun gun? Or something else?"

GM says, "'And the other one had another thing that he put around Max's neck before taking him away...'"

Jacob says, "Hm."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Can I try a Crafts roll to figure out what sort of thing it might have been?"

GM says, "'Oh, and they both had those things on their eyes... the little window things that people wear.'"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Sure! Opposition +1"

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

Jacob asks, "Glasses?"

Jacob pulls out a pair of sunglasses to show nadine.

GM says, "'Yes, that's right! And one of them had a fuzzy thing under his nose... what do you call it, like a white caterpillar?'"

Jacob says, "A mustache."

Jacob translates to the others while he chats.

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Success -- this does sound very similar to a stun gun, or at least something similar."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "A mustache! I knew it. That guy's gotta be evil."

GM says, "'Does that help? Will you find them, Jacob? Will you find Maxwell?'"

Jacob asks, "It helps a lot, thanks. We'll find him! Do you know who else is missing?"

Cuddlepaws says, "Humans killing each other, whatevs. But innocent animals involved? This is gonna be personal."

GM says, "'Oh, some mammals, I think... I don't know, I don't get to hear much from inside here, and it's so hard to understand most other humans. They're not smart like you, Jacob.'"

Eben asks (of Jacob), "Does she know if they unlocked the door with a key? Or using something else?"

Jacob relates this question to Nadine.

GM says, "'I don't know... they didn't break it open, if that's what you're asking.'"

Jacob says, "Ok. Thank you."

GM says, "'You're welcome! Come back soon, Jacob!'"

Cuddlepaws checks the lock.

Jacob says, "Will do."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Cuddlepaws), "So you're sneaking through the bars into the enclosure?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "yeah. Stealth?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Sounds good."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Opposition +1"

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

GM says, "You slip easily between the bars. It's not clear how you get the helmet through, but you clearly have a knack for that."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "He obviously uses his telekinesis to bend the bars"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "And then bend them back."

GM says, "When you inspect the door, from this side at least, it looks like it has a perfectly normal key lock. And it doesn't look forced or damaged at all."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Of course!"

Jacob says, "Nadine, this is Cuddlepaws. Don't freak out."

GM says, "They might have had the key, or they might have just been a good lock picker."

Cuddlepaws says, "I try to open the door (telekinetically) to see if its locked."

GM says, "It is locked now."

Cuddlepaws asks, "Do I notice anything else in the cage?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Anything in particular that you're looking for?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "just something out of the ordinary"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Hmm. If you're doing a search, let's call that Investigation, +2."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of Cuddlepaws), "don't you have Investigation now? at +1?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "To Create Advantage, we'll say."

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

GM says, "Hey, what's that little scrap of white cloth on that branch there? It looks like maybe something got caught on it and a bit tore off."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "What would you like to call that Aspect you're creating?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, ""A small lead"?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

Wanda asks, "Found anything, Cuddlepaws?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "levitates the scrap back to the folkls."

Wanda asks, "Look at this. That must be from the bad guys' clothes or something. Lab coats?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh right.. I can spend a fate point ot use power of deduction and create a bunch of aspects for us, maybe."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Uh, one sec. There's no undo on my pdf editor."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Accidentally wiped out some info"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "oh deat"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Once per scene you can spend a fate point (and a few minutes of observation) to make a special Investigate roll representing your potent deductive faculties. For each shift you make on this roll you discover or create an aspect, on either the scene or the target of your observations, though you may only invoke one of them for free."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I'm clearing out and updating the 'untagged aspects' tab on https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h88N6VTO6dtQ2RVzk1tqx4NdA5PNyShAjpXcoVjhU8M/edit#gid=1689105620"

Jacob rolls Fantastic (6) + 4dF: 0 -1 -1 +1 | Superb (5)

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Jacob), "Wow us, Sherlock, with your powers of deduction."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks (of Wanda), "Do you still have 'Mom's with me' and 'Innocent Face', or did those get used?"

Jacob spends a fate point, leaving her with 2.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Oh, by the way, once we left the boat and came to the zoo, any Mild Consequences that were in the process of recovering finished recovering and can now be cleared."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of Eben), "I still have those, I think? Unless the end of a scenario clears those away?"

Cuddlepaws has gnawed off her bandage.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Jacob), "Woo -- that's three shifts!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Neat! So three aspects, one of which can be invoked once free."

[Crows-Nest] GM asks (of Eben), "Crap, did you forget CP's cone?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "What should they be?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Opening it to the group."

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "Hee"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "This is 'results from an investigation'?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of Jacob), "A partial name tag?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "A stain that could be chemically analyzed?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "If you guys want, I can try to come up with some. But I'm all for you guys thinking up some stuff if you have some ideas you'd like to go with."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Dirt from outside town"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "A partial name tag would be helpful."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, ""Only one company in the city useses these""

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I like name tage and dirt"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Maybe 'Sand from the Quarry', if that makes sense to the GM?"

GM says (to Jacob), "OK! You also find a part of a name tag -- it looks like it might have gotten chewed up by some other animal before the thieves got here. All you can make out from what's left of it is '...ichol...'"

Eben asks, "Hmm, 'Nichols'?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "I'll let Jacob have the final say over what the other two aspects are."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I feel like we've met a Nichols, but I can't remember."

Wanda coughs up some flames, then extinguishes them quickly with the back of her hand.

Wanda asks, "NICHOLS?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I'm not sure. I like the dirt/sand idea, and dunno about a third."

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims (at Eben), "the evil scientist responsible for tormenting/mutating Wanda's mother!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ooh."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "rubs purring against Wanda's leg."

Wanda asks, "Does it actually say 'Nichols'?"

Cuddlepaws rubs purring against Wanda's leg.

Eben says (to Wanda), "It says 'ichol'."

Jacob says, "No, we're guessing at it."

GM says (to Jacob), "Hmm. And that sand there, that doesn't look like the rest of the dirt here at the zoo. Someone must have tracked that in from someplace... it reminds you of something from the quarry, about forty miles north of town..."

Wanda sighs with relief. 'Probably not him, then.'

Jacob says, "It might be a good place to start. He's a wicked man who tests on animals."

Cuddlepaws says, "This is very personal for me."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "We've already done fingerprints, so I'll pass on that."

Wanda says, "Even more so for me."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "How about "a particular cologne" ?"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Maybe 'footprints from expensive work boots' or something?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I like cologne."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ok. I was thinking footprints, just not sure how useful that would be. I'm not sure i would notice cologne, but maybe."

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "Can Wanda analyze hair?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I guess."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Or not, that's fine."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Sorry, I did'nt think this would be so hard."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Heh."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Hee."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Jacob), "It's all chemistry to me"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Footprint? Stain? Cologne? Another?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Footprint is good."

GM exclaims, "And there, that footprint -- that doesn't look at all like the kind of boots a zookeeper would be wearing in an animal enclosure!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "And a free invoke on the nametag, I think."

GM says, "It looks much fancier, like you would expect someone to wear in an office or similar. Probably someone high ranking, like an executive or owner or department head kind of person."

Jacob takes photos with his phone.

Eben asks, "So, were the thefts all one night, or over the course of a few nights?"

Eben asks, "And do people think there could be more?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Are you asking the other PC's, or are you asking me if you know this already?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Since this is your first time investigating it.)"

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "We could go ask the tigers!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I'm asking the other PCs, though if anything is common knowledge, that would be great ;-)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "I might as well make you work for your leads :)"

Eben says, "Guess i could look it up..."

Jacob asks, "I'm not sure how many were taken and when. They might still be taking more. I'm sure the newspaper has some details?"

Eben pulls up the local newspaper's web site, does a search on 'zoo'.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Timing :)"

Cuddlepaws sneaks off to the tiger enclosure.

Eben distractedly follows Cuddlepaws.

[Crows-Nest] Jacob says, "Try not to get eaten."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Snrk"

GM says, "Eben finds an article from a week ago about the thefts -- it looks several animals were taken -- some monkeys, a tiger, a heron (as you know), and even a baby elephant."

Jacob asks, "A baby elephant! How did they get it out of here?"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Man, nobody told us about the elephant in the room."

GM says, "All in the course of one night. No sign of any similar crimes since then, though."

Cuddlepaws says (to jacob), "Yeah, let's check out the elephants instead of the tigers."

Jacob looks around for security cameras.

Wanda asks, "Since when do you talk to elephants?"

GM says (to Jacob), "You do find a camera pointed at each animal enclosure."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "So where are you headed now? Tiger cage, elephant, someplace else?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Elephants"

Jacob pulls out his phone, opens a terminal,and tries hacking into the security feed. (Create an advantage with burglary?)

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

GM says, "OK! Cuddlepaws heads over to the elephants, while Jacob works on the security cameras."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Or not."

Jacob's phone crashes.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Time to spend fate points, or succeed at a huge cost"

GM says (to Jacob), "I was going to say that's +2, so that would be a failure -- *unless* you want it to be a success with a major drawback."

Jacob says, "Sure, let's do a drawback."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Or if you want to spend fate points to invoke an aspect, right.)"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I dunno what I'd invoke."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Drawback: You downloaded an iOs upgrade"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Haha"

GM says (to CP), "You find the elephants -- there's a sign in front of it, telling you about the three elephants, two parents and their new baby, Bumbo. But you only see the two adult elephants here now."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Aw, Bumbo. Poor thing."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Awww"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "Bambi + Dumbo = Bumbo"

Cuddlepaws sneaks in again, looking for clues.

GM says (to Jacob), "OK. You manage to hack in successfully, and you find what *should* be the footage from that night, but it's all digitally corrupted! As if someone had been messing with the cameras to cover their tracks."

Jacob downloads the feed anyway. Jerks.

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "I'm going to suggest that just searching different enclosures probably won't lead to any new/different clues from what you guys have already found."

Wanda asks, "Hey, when's that baseball match?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "That's fair."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Wanda), "Would you like it to be soon, or would you like it to be later?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Soon."

Cuddlepaws says, "I found something! This mouse. *nom nom*"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Friend To All The Animals of the City (Except For This Mouse)"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

GM exclaims (at Wanda), "You notice that it's almost time for the baseball game to start -- if you were planning to go to it, you had better get moving!"

Wanda says (to Cuddlepaws), "That reminds me, there must be food at the baseball game."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, ""Still a cat", too"

Cuddlepaws asks, "I can haz cheeseburger?"

Eben says, "Yeah, I think we've found out what we can from here. Good job, guys."

Wanda says, "And some of my friends from Chemistry might be there too."

Wanda says, "They're probably celebrating the end of partials, too."

Eben asks, "So would you say you have... Chemistry together?"

Eben waggles his eyebrows.

Wanda asks, "Grandpa, is that another joke?"

Eben exclaims, "It is! You're getting better at noticing!"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "I am trying to figure out whether it would be creepier for Wanda to date humans or to date spiders."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "he he"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "I was just thinking that Cuddlepaws probably is fixed"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "Hey, I'm not dating anyone! I just help them with homework."

[Crows-Nest] (from Cuddlepaws) Wanda says, "IYKWIM"

GM says, "OK! In Eben's car, on your way to the baseball game..."

GM exclaims, "...your phone chimes! You've got a text message from Agent Z!"

Wanda picks it up.

Cuddlepaws don't text and drive.

GM says, "'got your message. researching baker lead and animals. meanwhile: problem'"

GM says, "'plane just hijacked at airport! heading west over city right now. chance to prove yourselves, heroes?'"

Wanda exclaims, "Oh shit!"

Jacob says, "Yikes."

Wanda says (to Jacob), "You need to do that weird smoke thing"

Eben says, "Oh, man."

Jacob asks, "I need to what now?"

Wanda exclaims, "There's a plane!"

Cuddlepaws asks, "How do we get on a plane?"

Wanda says, "I can maybe jump up from a skyscraper or something."

Wanda asks, "Grandpa, do you have a jetpack?"

[Setting the zoned flag.]

Eben exclaims, "That'd be a pretty big jump!"

Eben says, "Not *yet*."

Wanda says, "Well, we have to do something."

Eben says, "If we could get a portal inside it, we could get everyone through it. Both ways, perhaps."

Wanda exclaims, "Grandpa, that's brilliant!"

Jacob says, "Good plan!"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Not bad, old guy. But how?"

Eben says, "Yeah, er, that's the trick."

Cuddlepaws asks, "Can you shoot a portal through glass?"

Eben asks, "None of us can fly?"

Wanda exclaims, "Jacob can maybe turn into a bird!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "That's a good question."

Wanda asks, "By touching it?"

Jacob says, "I can turn into a bird and fly, (TIMING), but I can't shoot a portal gun as a bird."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "My write-up says 'line of sight'."

Wanda exclaims, "But you could maybe turn into a big bird and carry Cuddlepaws!"

Jacob says, "Maybe! I'd have to find a very big bird first."

Wanda exclaims, "Cuddlepaws would use her powers to activate the gun!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Given that, if you feel it's appropriate, I would let you shoot a portal through glass, provided you can clearly see the surface where you're placing it."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Also, as it happens, herons *are* pretty big."

Cuddlepaws says, "We'd need a bird that can fly as fast as a plane."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I guess 'normal' teleportation would let you teleport to the other side of glass."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Not particularly strong enough to carry a cat, I'd think. I was thinking a hawk or something."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Or an eagle."

[CCrusaders] GM nods.

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws asks, "Does the zoo have eagles?"

[Crows-Nest] GM exclaims, "If you want, sure!"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "It must have, if it's got birds."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Golden Eagle is the second fastest bird. (Following Peregrine, uh, Falcon :D)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "hehe"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "tee hee"

Jacob says, "To the birds!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "(birds of prey, I mean)"

Cuddlepaws asks, "So, the plan is Jacob eaglefies, i shoot the portal gun through a window, then we all enter the plane?"

Wanda says, "Yeah, you got it, Cuddlepaws"

Jacob says, "Yeah"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to CP), "There's one problem with that:"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "We're driving through town now--do you need to see a bird to transform into it?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh, we left the zoo."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I need to touch it"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Eben's devices have always been a bit finicky. I don't think he's ever managed to get the portal gun to work for anyone but him."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "But I mean, if I saw one, I could ask it to come down here."

Wanda says, "I thought of something, guys."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "And I have problems working a tin opener, that's why I stay with these guys in the first place."

Wanda asks, "Will we have the time to make it to the game AND the plane?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(By which I mean, he didn't take the CDE that lets him had off his equipment :) )"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hee."

Jacob says, "Depends how fast we move, I guess. We can surely catch part of the game."

Wanda says, "I guess."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "What if I just tried to shoot it from the ground?"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Maybe Eben can whip up a scope that can let him look through the plane window? Like a sniper rifle?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Jacob), "So if you'd like, you can call a peregrine or eagle to where you are."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "Through a window, or on the side of the plane?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "The side of the plane would be *slightly* easier."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Indeed."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I can hold on to any surface."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I'd have to ramp up some aspects to help anything else."

Hunter arrives at home.

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Oho!"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "While carrying someone?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "That sounds like a Physique check!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I guess I can use my super strength to carry someone."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "+2 to Physique for strength stuff = overall Great Physique"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I've been wanting to try out my Long Fall Boots anyway."

Cuddlepaws asks, "But how do we get you up there?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "I think that I'd call it a +2 for each person you're carrying. So carrying three people would be a +6 Physique obstacle to overcome."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "sounds reasonable"

Eben says, "OK! Let's try this: Jacob, you transform into an eagle, and carry Cuddlepaws with you. I'll rig up something so I can see what CP can see through his helmet."

Jacob tries to sense an eagle nearby and calls out to it, to come to me.

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "It's America, of course there's an eagle nearby"

Wanda says, "Grandpa, park the car now before we crash"

GM says, "Meanwhile, Jacob has just noticed the plane coming into sight in the distance overhead. You still have several minutes before it reaches your position, but it'll be here soon."

Eben says, "I'll try to shoot the side of the plane, and Wanda and I will crawl through; then I'll shoot a new one through a window when we're up there."

Jacob says, "All right."

Wanda says, "Okay."

GM says (to Jacob), "A majestic golden eagle settles silently from the sky, perching nearby and staring at you questioningly."

Cuddlepaws cowers.

Wanda is impressed, as always.

Eben rigs up something so he can see what Cuddlepaws sees, using the extra equipment he carries in the trunk.

Jacob says something soothing and reaches out to touch the bird. As he does, his body turns into smoke and he possesses the body of the eagle. (gaining the aspect Golden Eagle)

Cuddlepaws looks like a Cat Sam Fisher now.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Figured if I ask permission, it'd be like "WTF?" Better to ask forgiveness ;)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Ha ha."

Jacob scoops up Cuddlepaws in his claws.

Cuddlepaws says, "Eeep"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "If you shoot as the plane comes overhead, given the distance and size of the target, that seems like a +4 Shoot obstacle."

Cuddlepaws makes low, distressed sounds.

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Should I roll Crafts to Create an Advantage: See What Cuddlepaws Sees?"

Jacob coos softly.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Sure, if you want an Aspect for it!"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "I do!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Obstacle: +2."

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

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Yay!"

Wanda exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "It's okay!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Success! Your cellphone now has a live feed from CP's helmet!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "So I'm flying up to the plane?"

Wanda hides in the back of the car, and pulls off her skin suit, spider legs wiggling.

Wanda says, "I'm ready. Tell me when I can come out."

Wanda hides.

Eben exclaims (at Wanda), "Come with me; we'll climb this building while they fly up!"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "If you're shooting the outside of the plane with a portal, that seems like a +4 obstacle."

Wanda crawls out.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Ooh, you're climbing a tall building first?"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Yeah; maybe get another aspect?"

Wanda asks, "Okay, how do you want me to carry you Grandpa?"

Eben asks, "Can I ride on your back?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Eben), "That makes sense!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "That would be an Athletics check from Wanda for that aspect, +2."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Okay"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(also, did my Crafts 4 vs 2 mean an extra free invoke?)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I get a +2 to Athletics anyway from Wall-climbing for any climbing obstacles"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "You need to succeed by three shifts to succeed with style."

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws asks, "I'm not sure I understand how shooting a portal on the outside of the plane will help us - won't we still be outside the plane?"

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

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

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

Jacob flies up towards the plane, carrying Cuddlepaws, if everyone is in position and ready. Manages to not get sucked into the engines or fly into the airplane itself. Hopefully.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "+2"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "so overall +6!!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Style!"

Wanda, carrying Eben on her back, climbs the side of the skyscraper with ease!

Jacob is running away.

GM says, "Wanda and Eben climb up past various windows, where they notice people hard at work in their offices, some of whom notice you and scream in panic, as one does when a giant spider crawls past their window."

Eben . o O ( Man, this is a great view; I might be able to shoot right through the window from here... )

Eben waves reassuringly to the people inside.

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Wanda), "Hey, how would you like a compel about being on tonight's news story about a giant spider terrorizing the city?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I accept the compel."

GM gives a fate point to Wanda.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "You are now known as a public enemy and dangerous nuisance!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Cool, so just like Batman :P"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Jacob), "Are you flying up there now, or are you still on the ground?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "He's flying"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "He already flew, looks like."

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "If we're in place, I'll roll Shoot!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Ah, right!"

Jacob arrives from the east.

GM says (to Jacob), "As you get up here, you notice that the plane is a bit smaller than you might have expected:"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "Getting TDKR flashbacks now."

GM says, "It's not even a jet at all -- it's just a smaller propellor plane, probably only big enough for about a dozen passengers."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda asks, "Bane, where art thou?"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Do the passengers look like they're actually in distress?"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "OK! So that was a +4 SHoot, and Wanda got an extra free invoke on her climbing roll."

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Portal us already, old guy!"

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

GM asks (of Jacob), "Are you just hanging out next to the plane, or looking in the windows, or...?"

Jacob gets as close as possible and peers in

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "I will invoke Great View Of Plane From Up Here, and Cuddlepaws Live Feed, too!"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says (to Eben), "you can even invoke it twice for free"

GM asks (of Eben), "Success! You attach one portal to the roof of the building you're on, and another one to the side of the plane, just next to the wing! And with those invokes, that's a success with style -- special effect, or boost?"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Can the Special effect be that I made the portal inside the plane after all?"

GM says (to Jacob), "You look in at the passengers, and you see about six or so of them -- but wait, those people don't look right."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Sure, that seems reasonable!"

GM asks (of Jacob), "Hey, those people are robots! Is this a passenger plane, or are they cargo...?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "Can I speak in bird form?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "I don't think so?"

GM exclaims (at Jacob), "Also, you see a portal suddenly appear in the ceiling of the plane!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Hey, wait - how do WE get in now?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Probably only to other birds."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ok"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I figured."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Unless you're a parrot or something, of course.)"

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

Wanda asks, "Are we good to go, Grandpa?"

Jacob arrives from the east.

Eben shoots the other end of the portal in the side of the little roof stairs bit on top of the building. "Onward!"

Wanda jumps in.

GM exclaims, "Wanda and Eben find themselves inside the passenger compartment of a relatively small prop aircraft!"

GM exclaims, "It's full of robots!"

GM says, "One of them points at you and shouts, 'HIJACKER! We Are Being Invaded!'"

Eben says, "It's OK, everyone! You're... um. Are you all OK? We heard this was being hijacked."

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

GM says, "Still pointing at Eben and Wanda, they continue to shout: 'Stop The Hijackers! We Must Fight Them Off!'"

Wanda exclaims, "We're here to save you!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "And this is the point where everyone rolls for initiative!"

Wanda registers Wanda at init 2.

Eben registers Eben at init 2.

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "*rolls*?"

Cuddlepaws registers Cuddlepaws at init 2.

GM registers GM at init 0.

Jacob registers Jacob at init 2.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Shh :)"

Wanda displays the initiative: Jacob/Wanda/Cuddlepaws/Eben/Wanda/Eben/Cuddlepaws/Jacob(2) GM/GM(0)

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "So we're flying outside the plane, but can't get in unless we go to where the other portal is, yeah?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ahahahahah"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "The init"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "ha ha ha"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "The init"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "We all get extra turns!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Because we're SUPER heroes"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And here is my awesome freehand drawing of a plane! https://webwhiteboard.com/board/bwa5j9gr"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I can shoot the other side at the wing, if need be, or you can dive down to the building again."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says (to gm), "ha ha ha"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Oh! Ha."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Jacob and Wanda are outside the plane, which -- as planes tend to do, *does* have a door over one wing."

Jacob does the latter, swooping down and possibly terrifying Cuddlepaws, and flying through the portal. Once in the plane, he drops the cat and turns back into a human. Leaving behind a very confused and potentially angry eagle.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Potentially Angry Eagle seems like a good collateral damage aspect"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says (to GM), "So many robots"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Wanda), "Exactly what I was thinking!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "Could you add 'Angry Eagle' to the Aspects list?"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Done!"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda sings 'Angry, angry eagle'

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Um, I'm going to clear the init so we can re-do it, OK?"

GM clears the initiative.

GM registers GM at init 0.

Wanda registers Wanda at init 2.

Eben registers Eben at init 2.

Jacob registers Jacob at init 2.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK! So Jacob and Cuddlepaws swoop through the portal just as the robots are getting cranky!"

GM displays the initiative: Wanda/Eben/Jacob(2) GM(0)

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "And unless you want to go in a different order, Wanda's first!"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "Where am I"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "As far as I know, you're in the passenger compartment."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda exclaims, "Okay!"

Cuddlepaws registers Cuddlepaws at init 2.

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

Wanda crawls on the ceiling of the plane and heads straight for the cockpit! The hijackers must be there.

Jacob arrives from the east.

[Crows-Nest] GM asks (of Jacob), "Are your visiting family members rebooting your wifi?"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda exclaims, "I want to do this steathily!"

[Crows-Nest] Jacob says, "It was rebooted once, and then I lost my hiliting because of the way tfrc files work"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to GM), "Shall I roll Stealth to gain some sort of surprise advantage on the hijacjers"

[Crows-Nest] Jacob says, "But it's fixed now"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Wanda), "Hmm. Stealth seems tricky, since you just jumped in through a portal on the ceiling."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "How do you intend to get around that?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "But is the cockpit door closed or open?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Closed."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Ah, so you want to sneak into the cockpit?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Yep."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK! To get to the cockpit door, you'll need to get past the cranky robots!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "How will you do so?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "That's why I jump onto the ceiling of the plane and crawl upside down"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK! Let's say... Stealth vs. the cranky robots' Fight."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Ok"

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

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

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Ooh -- are you using an aspects?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "('any', I mean.)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I invoke the angry eagle, who's probably pecking at the robots"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "And spend a fate point."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Wait, is the eagle in the plane...?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "Yeah?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "It is."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Oh, OK, I thought you left him on the roof."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I presume it's whereever I changed back into human form"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh, nope :D"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I did that backwards"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "That poor eagle."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "So no angry eagle?"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Wanda), "OK, so that brings you to +1, which is still not a success -- are you invoking anything else?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yes angry eagle."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "okay"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I spend another fate point to suggest that because I'm a spider, the robots don't identify me as human and therefore I'm almost invisible to them."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "(invoking my High Concept)"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "That sounds good!"

Wanda spends a fate point, leaving them with 3.

Wanda spends a fate point, leaving them with 2.

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "So that's a tie?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Right! Which will give you a boost (rather than a full aspect)."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "I'm guessing you'll go with that?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Let's call that boost 'The Robot Haven't Seen Me Yet'?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Or The Robots Haven't Identified Me Yey"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "So I'm at the cockpit door, then?"

GM exclaims, "The pair of cranky robots flanking the cockpit door are too busy trying to deal with Jacobs Angry Eagle to notice Wanda crawling up on the ceiling around them -- she makes it to the cockpit door and is ready to open it and spring through on her next turn!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Is that my turn?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "okay"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I would like to use Rapport to remove their 'Stop The Hijackers' aspect, and/or add 'We Are Friends Not Hijackers' to us."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Yup, unless you think there's more we should include?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Well, I would have liked to check if the door was locked."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "OK -- there are three pairs of robots. Which ones are you trying to talk with first?"

Eben exclaims, "Hey, we're not hijackers! We're here to help! Some of my best friends are robots! I even made some of them myself!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Wanda), "Fair enough -- as it turns out, it's not!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "The ones at the cockpit door, perhaps."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Rapport, to Overcome!"

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

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

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Eben call talk the firewall of any robot"

GM exclaims, "But Only Hijackers Jump Into Flying Planes! EXPLAIN! EXPLAIN!"

Eben exclaims, "Aha! Only hijackers jump into flying planes *first*! After there are already hijackers, heroes follow them to stop them!"

Eben says, "There, er, are already hijackers here, right? That's what we were told."

GM exclaims, "But You Are The First Hijackers!"

Eben says, "Heroes Follow Substantiated Rumors of Hijackers Into Flying Planes, too."

Jacob mutters, "That bastard."

Eben asks, "Well, what the heck? What's going on?"

Eben shows the robots the text they got.

GM exclaims, "Oh! We See! You Are Heroes! Thank You For Heroing!"

GM displays the initiative: Wanda/Eben/Jacob/Cuddlepaws(2) GM(0)

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Wait!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Jacob!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "ok"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "While Eben is talking down the robots by the cockpit, it's Jacob's turn!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Timing."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh, I thought Wanda wanted something."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "No, I was worried the GM would skip your turn"

Jacob has read ALL ABOUT robots, so he uses lore to create an advantage. Something that can enable us to shut down the remaining robots or turn them onto our side or at least prevent them from hurting us (three laws of robotics or something)

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

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK! Passive opposition of +1, that's a success!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "What would you say that it is?"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Perhaps Same Design, Same Logic, for using the same technique on others?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I think there's a series of codes that can make them either tunderstand we're friends or shut them them."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Codewords. that is."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Or that, might work too."

[CCrusaders] Eben adds 'Speak Codeword FRIEND for access'

GM exclaims, "And a second pair of robots reconfigures itself into a non-hostile mode!"

GM exclaims, "Cuddlepaws!"

Cuddlepaws comes in falling through the portal but lands on her feet (of course), her fur comically ruffled.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I put you down gently!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "There is still a third group, towards the back of the plane, right?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Yes"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Yup!"

Cuddlepaws throws up SHIELDING so the third group can't get at us before this mess is sorted out.

GM exclaims, "Woo -- and the aft of the plane is now, I declare, a separate zone, blocked by CP's shield!"

GM advances the initiative: WANDA/EBEN/JACOB/CUDDLEPAWS(2) GM(0)

GM advances the initiative: Wanda/Eben/Jacob/Cuddlepaws(2) GM(0)

GM exclaims, "The pair of robots behind the shield attack it, trying to force their way through to stop the evil hijackers who have somehow taken control of their fellow passengers!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of CP), "This is defended by your Will, right?"

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

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "yep"

Cuddlepaws rolls Fantastic (6) + 4dF: +1 +1 -1 -1 | Fantastic (6)

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "You succed with style!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "You can either get a boost or use a special effect."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Well, my special effects or physical or mental recovery ..."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "How about "slight overload" because the robots are touching the shield? (As a boost, I mean)"

GM says, "Meanwhile, the other four robots, now calmed by Eben and Jacob, are casually returning to their designated seats to enjoy the remainder of the flight."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Sounds good!"

GM says, "And the plane continues on toward its destination, whatever it may be..."

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Bipeds! Help me out here!"

GM advances the initiative: END OF ROUND

GM advances the initiative: WANDA/EBEN/JACOB/CUDDLEPAWS(2) GM(0)

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Wanda!"

Wanda pushes open the door with her fangs and enters the cockpit.

Eben says (to Wanda), "Maybe don't jump the cockpit until we understand... er, OK."

GM says (to Wanda), "Inside the cockpit, you find..."

GM exclaims, "...*another* robot, flying the plane!"

GM asks, "What do you do?"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "I guess he was the ... pilot project"

Wanda says, "Well, I am now very confused."

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

Wanda says, "I mean, if I attack him, we might crash the plane."

Eben says, "Maybe they've been programmed to take the plane somewhere."

Cuddlepaws asks, "Is this a test from Agent Zed?"

Wanda exclaims, "It must be!"

Jacob asks, "Or maybe Zed is a villian and he wanted us out of the way?"

Eben asks (of Wanda), "Maybe close the door until we figure things out?"

Eben says (to Jacob), "No, remember that phone call? He was definitely being honest with us, and wanted to help."

Jacob says, "Well, ok.."

Wanda says, "I need to find out for sure."

Jacob is untrusting.

Eben uses his official action to calm the rear robots.

Cuddlepaws says, "Maybe someone fed HIM false info"

Eben asks (of Wanda), "You can call Z again?"

Wanda exclaims, "Okay, will do so!"

Wanda says, "Uh, wait"

Wanda says, "I don't have my cellphone."

Eben says (to robots_in_back), "OK, guys, It's OK! We're figuring things out, but we're heroes, so it's all good."

Eben tosses her his.

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "OK -- is that another use of Rapport?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Yeah."

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

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

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Uh oh!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Maybe tap "slight overload", it makes them more susceptible?"

[CCrusaders] Eben tags 'Oh! You are Heroes!' Is there a free invoke there, or not?

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(I thought he was keeping track of that!)"

Eben says (to front_robots), "Um, help me out here."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Oh, right, that."

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Sure!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "No, that was only two shifts of success on You Are Heroes."

Wanda places the cellphone on the floor, and uses her eight legs to dial the number as carefully as she can.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "So you're using the boost?"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "I'll use the boost!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I wasn't sure if creating the aspect in the first place gave you a free invoke in this case, since it usually does, but it acted sort of like an Overcome."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(instead of Create an Advantage)"

GM exclaims, "Due to the robots' cognitive faculties being partially offline after that zap from the shield, Eben is able to convince them that everything is fine!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(and the boost would be an *extra* invoke)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of GM), "sorry for interrupting, but did I get to call Z or not?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yeah, I think I was treating it as an Overcome (I forget if I said that or not, but that's how it behaved narratively, so let's roll with it)."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Yup, that works for me."

GM exclaims (at Wanda), "Oh no, you've got his voicemail again!"

Cuddlepaws drops shields.

Wanda exclaims, "Damn you, Agent Z!"

Cuddlepaws asks (of eben), "Can you find out where we're going if we look at the cockpit?"

GM says, "All six of the passenger robots are now back in their seats. The cockpit door is closed, and the plane is still flying west."

Cuddlepaws says, "Bipeds! Check the overhead compartments"

Eben asks (of Jacob), "You want to try to hack the memories to figure out what's going on?"

Jacob says, "Sure."

Eben says, "Here, let me try to set up a better interface..."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Assuming we're out of Initiative mode now?"

GM asks, "Which one(s) are you planning to hack, the passengers or the pilot?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yeah, let's say you are."

Jacob says, "A passenger, I presume."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Seeing as you managed to somehow talk all of my robots out of fighting you."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Hehe"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Hee"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Jacob), "That would be burglary, +2."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Overcome.)"

[CCrusaders] Eben hacks together a device to make Jacob's job easier.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Was waiting for that :)"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Craft, also +2."

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

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

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "So what *is* this device, anyway?"

Jacob tags the device for a +2.

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "Or is that the point?"

Jacob spends a fate point, leaving her with 1.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "So that's a success for both of you! The device aspect is still present, although you've used up your free invoke."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Jacob), "The device was a free invoke."

GM gives a fate point to Jacob.

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(For the first use.)"

Eben hacks his cellphone to pick up the ambient RF emitting from the robots' heads and display it in an easy-to-parse format.

Jacob looks into the robot's memory.

Cuddlepaws opens the overhead compartments telekinetically, as everyone seems busy.

GM says (to Jacob), "OK! You tap into the robots' memories, and you find out that they just had all of their old memories wiped earlier today."

Jacob says, "So that's weird, guys."

GM says, "The only programming in there now is: 'Go On a Nice Plane Trip To The Dam' and 'Stop Any Hijackers With Force!'"

Jacob says, "Well, we're going to the Dam."

Jacob says, "I wonder what's there."

Eben says, "That doesn't sound good."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda exclaims, "Dam you, Agent Z!"

Cuddlepaws says, "Dam! I mean, Dang."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "As it happens, there *is* a dam some ways west of the city."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "It separates a man-made lake from a nature preserve full of fluffy animals."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Hm."

Cuddlepaws says, "Lots of Water? *prolonged hiss*"

Wanda says, "I don't want to go to the dam! We've got to be at that baseball game in case the Half Baker shows up."

Wanda says, "And I really don't understand what sort of test this is."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Oh. Why do we think she will? I was wondering why you were really into the baseball game."

Eben says, "OK, so my thought now is that these robots have been programmed to fly into and/or blow up the dam."

Jacob says, "That.. is not good."

Eben exclaims, "And thereby destroy the nature preserve!"

Wanda says, "Oh no"

Eben says, "Let's get that pilot to change course."

Cuddlepaws asks, "Is there any sort of explosives in the overheads?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says (to Jacob), "The Half Baker's target is the Mayor. The Mayor's at the game."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ah"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "It's a hunch."

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "No -- although even without explosives, the force of a plane crashing into it may well be enough to break the dam anyway..."

Jacob says, "Let's go talk to the pilot."

Cuddlepaws gets ready to shield the cockpit, if things go haywire.

Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "Get ready to fly the plane, too."

Eben asks (of everyone), "Anyone have anything you can do in preparation?"

Wanda asks, "Apart from jumping out of the plane?"

Wanda says, "Because I'm good at jumping out of things and not getting hurt."

Eben says (to Wanda), "We don't have to jump, we can just walk through the portal."

Eben exclaims, "But you are indeed very good at that!"

Wanda says, "Oh, right, Grandpa"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Does Drive apply to planes at all?"

Wanda says, "Those portals are handy."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Usually, yeah."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Yes, but with an increased difficulty if you don't have a stunt for it."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I can create an advantage with Lore to help Cuddlepaws fly the plane. I've read all sorts of shit. Or I can try the flight and spend a point to use lore as my skill."

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I have a stunt."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I'm not that good at driving."

[CCrusaders] Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "You're better than the rest of us ;-)"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "I'd have a GOOD on that"

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "That sounds good! Any ideas on taking out the pilot?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "You�ve read hundreds�if not thousands�of books on a wide variety of topics. You can spend a fate point to use Lore in place of any other skill for one roll or exchange, provided you can justify having read about the action you�re attempting."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Remember when I ran over the mayo's poodle? That was hilarious, but I hit someone important next time."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks (of Eben), "I can take him out instantly. But there may be... collateral damage?"

Eben asks (of Wanda), "Those robots don't seem to recognize you--do you think you could use that to your advantage on the pilot?"

Wanda exclaims, "I think so!"

Wanda asks, "Do you want me to just pull the robot out of the cockpit?"

Wanda says, "Because ever since the dragon incident, I feel pretty strong."

Eben exclaims, "That sounds good to me!"

Eben looks around. "Any other ideas?"

Eben says (to Jacob), "You ready to try flying this thing? Assuming Cuddlepaws is feeling iffy about it..."

Jacob says, "Yup!"

Cuddlepaws says, "I'll shield us from his robot friends"

Wanda sneaks up on the robot pilot, grabs it with her fangs gently, and uses her strength to try and pull it out of its seat and out of the cockpit...

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

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "+2 from superstrength!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "So +4 in all."

GM exclaims, "No I Must Fly The Pllane!"

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

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "SHIELDS UP!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "That's a success!"

Jacob quickly sits down in the chair as it is vacated.

Jacob spends a fate point, leaving her with 1.

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

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "What are you trying to do specifically?"

Jacob says, "Land the plane"

Jacob says, "I'm sure we can get back on our own."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK -- I was going to call that a +4, so you succeed with a minor setback!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Ok"

GM exclaims, "You see an empty field not far away -- and you're able to use your knowledge to identify most of the controls. Hey, this isn't so hard!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Gonna change an aspect after this milestone. Flat Broke to something like Walking Library"

GM exclaims, "You successfully steer the plane away from the lake and the dam entirely, and bring it down in the open field, where you have a very bumpy but otherwise safe landing that completely destroys the landing gear in the process!"

Cuddlepaws asks, "What are the other robots doing?"

GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "Most of them are passively waiting for the flight to finish. But the pilot is trying to break through your force field!"

Eben asks (of Pilot), "Thank you for your service! What were you going to do with the plane?"

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

Cuddlepaws rolls Fantastic (6) + 4dF: +1 -1 +1 0 | Epic (7)

GM says, "'We Must Go To The Dam! Nooooo!'"

GM exclaims, "He pounds his metal fists against the shield, but to no avail! Cuddlepaws' will is like iron!"

Cuddlepaws says, "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a dam."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "Those robots are hilarious for some reason."

[Crows-Nest] GM exclaims, "Yay!"

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "It's the capital letters."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "I think os"

[Crows-Nest] Eben exclaims, "And I agree!"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Yeah, I feel kinda bad for the pilot"

Wanda asks, "So we've passed Z's test?"

Cuddlepaws imagines the robot wants to pet her tummy to persist.

Eben interrogates the pilot.

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(do we need a roll, or can we just figure out what the plan was?)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Hmm. I can summarize, sure."

GM says, "Through a combination of hacking and polite chatting -- more of the former than the latter, since the pilot is rather ardent about his intention to fly his plane, you gather:"

Hunter arrives at home.

GM says, "Exactly as you suspected, the robot was programmed to fly the plane to the dam. And he was not programmed to land it. Just to fly it directly into the dam."

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Crumpets!"

Wanda says, "So Agent Z was willing to destroy a dam just to see if we were worthy."

GM says, "He's clearly a moderately more advanced model than the passengers, but he too had his other memories erased beforehand, so it's not clear who programmed them to do this or why."

Cuddlepaws naps on a plane seat during the interrogation.

Wanda says, "Or wait"

Wanda says, "I thought this was a test, but maybe it wasn't"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Can we find out who build them?"

Wanda asks, "This was a real hijacking then?"

Eben says (to Wanda), "There's no reason to think that Agent Z was behind this, yeah."

GM exclaims, "Speaking of Agent Z, your phone rings!"

Eben answers it. "Z!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "I forget, does Z know any of your names?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "He doesn't."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "He knows me only as the Scarlet Spider."

GM asks, "Hello! I hope I'm not interrupting -- were you able to deal with the hijacking?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I thought he knew most things about us, but I guess that was just an impression."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "And I think Jacob gave him Raven as a pseudonym."

Eben says, "We were! It was a little confusing, but we got it."

GM says, "Excellent work. Meanwhile, I can tell you about this Half Baker and the LEAD initiative."

Wanda listens eagerly.

Eben puts it on speaker so everyone can hear.

GM says, "Patricia Izrie -- the Half Baker -- escaped from custody earlier today, as you no doubt know."

Cuddlepaws lies on her side, limps outstretched, but lazily perks up an ear.

GM says, "And she made an appearance at the baseball game at Crownsford College."

Wanda exclaims, "Damn, we missed it!"

Wanda exclaims, "I knew she would be there!"

GM exclaims, "Just while the mayor was speaking, trying to introduce the LEAD Initiative, she started throwing exploding hot dog rolls at the field. But!"

GM exclaims, "The mayor took that moment to finally reveal his initiative -- the Law Enforcement Auxiliary Division, a fleet of robotic police officers!"

GM exclaims, "They were able to successfully subdue the Half Baker and take her into custody again. And the city was saved, thanks to the mayor's planning and foresight!"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Robocops?"

Wanda exclaims, "Robots! Just like those which did the hijacking!"

GM says, "I need to go -- my other duties call -- but thank you for your help, 'heroes'. I'll call you if we need your help again."

GM says, "<click>"

Wanda says, "The city doesn't want us."

Cuddlepaws says, "Something is afoot here."

Eben says, "OK, here's my theory."

Eben says, "The mayor, or those who work with him, are on to Agent Z, or at least know something about it."

Eben says, "So, they let the half baker escape, encourage her to attack the mayor at the game, and distract us with the hijacking."

Cuddlepaws says, "That is a sound theory."

Cuddlepaws says, "Though I wonder if the dam hijacking was related to the zoo abductions, since both things involved animals."

Wanda asks, "The mayor doesn't want heroes he can't control with a remote?"

Cuddlepaws says, "And someone with some tech savy."

Eben says, "That's another option, yeah."

Wanda says, "Look, if it's Nichols behind the animal abductions, then he's not going to drown animals haphazardly. He'll want them alive for whatever it is he does."

Cuddlepaws says, "Maybe we should check out that quarry"

Eben says (to robots), "OK guys! Good job! We made it, and we're done; you can turn off again now."

Eben tries to turn off the robots.

GM says, "And Eben deactivates the robots, leaving them propped up in their seats like a macabre death plane of corpses."

Eben says, "I was thinking we could leave this to the authorities, but if these are subverted police robots, that's not going to work."

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "So, what are you doing next, heroes?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "Do these robots carry any makers mark?"

Eben's plan is to haul the robots back to his workshop, then go back to pick up the car.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Well, we missed the ballgame."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "And now it looks like the Mayor's our biggest enemy."

[CCrusaders] GM says (to CP), "They look like crude prototypes, so there are no obvious markings."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws asks, "I'd be good with calling it a scene and move to the quarry?"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I agree."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "Are you planning to trek back on foot carrying the robots?"

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

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "I have portals, man!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "He's Portal Man!"

GM says, "So you get the robots back to the workshop, and you're on your way to pick up the car..."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Portal here->building, then activate Fallback Plan to haul them from the building to the workshop, then back to the building, then portal to ground level and get back in our car."

GM exclaims, "Or, in fact, you get *to* the car, but as you're about to drive home, you hear an alarm ring out from a few blocks away!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Er, not drive home, drive to the quarry, I mean.)"

Cuddlepaws says, "Ha, sucks to be that guy"

Wanda asks, "Did you guys hear that?"

Eben exclaims, "Man, crime is everywhere, crime crime!"

GM asks, "Given that crime *is* rampant in the city, that's not an unusual sound. Do you investigate it, or do you head on to the quarry?"

Cuddlepaws does a cool handbrake turn to get to the source of it.

Eben says, "Better check it out..."

Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "Nice move."

Jacob agrees.

GM exclaims, "You pull up outside of the First Crownsford Bank! Bank customers are running out in a panic!"

Wanda just got back into her skin suit. Now she has to undress again?

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

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "It's not easy to squeeze myself into this thing, y'know"

Eben hops out and grabs a fleeing customer. "What's going on?"

GM says (to Eben), "'Monkeys!' he shouts."

Wanda asks, "What??"

GM says, "'Monkeys are robbing the bank!'"

Eben lets him go. "Monkeys from the zoo, no doubt."

GM says, "Then he runs off, perhaps to call the police, or perhaps to find a new bank to keep his money in."

Cuddlepaws says, "Why would someone rob a bank? It has only useless stuff, like money."

Wanda says, "Exactly, Cuddlepaws."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "Some day, Eben is going to have to show CP where all the parts to build his helmet came from."

Eben says, "Money paid for that helmet you're wearing, punk."

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

[Crows-Nest] GM exclaims, "Ha!"

Cuddlepaws says, "Okay, fine. Let's save some money."

Eben says, "And your skin suit, Wanda! [muttering] No matter how many times I explain..."

Cuddlepaws jumps out of the car and runs into the bank.

Wanda wriggles out of her suit and follows Cuddlepaws.

Eben charges in!

Jacob runs after them.

GM says (to CP), "Just by the door, you see a security guard, slumped over unconscious with a bruise on his head."

Cuddlepaws asks, "Do I see any more people inside, or have they all escaped?"

Eben says (to Jacob), "Maybe figure out what their escape plan is? Unless it's just havoc."

GM says, "The lobby of the bank has otherwise been mostly vacated -- a few tellers are huddling behind one counter, and you can also see the showy vault door that the bank keeps out in plain view to show off just how secure it is."

GM says, "But something is strange about that vault door..."

Cuddlepaws asks, "is it open?"

GM says, "It's closed! But there's a shimmery, glowy spot on it, a three or four feet insize..."

GM exclaims, "And just as you're looking at it, a bag with a dollar sign on it flies through at you!"

Jacob says, "Welp."

[Crows-Nest] Wanda exclaims, "This is the same thing the Vulture used in Spiderman!"

Cuddlepaws catches it and puts it on the floor.

[Crows-Nest] Jacob takes the money and runs.

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "(I apologize for my terrible typing.)"

[Crows-Nest] GM says (to Jacob), "Ha ha ha..."

[Crows-Nest] Jacob says, "I'm flat broke!"

[Crows-Nest] GM says (to Jacob), "Do you want a compel? Because I will give you a compel if you want one."

[Crows-Nest] Jacob says, "Hehehe, no."

Cuddlepaws exclaims, "The made a catflap in that vault door!"

GM exclaims, "It's quickly followed by two more!"

Cuddlepaws says, "*they"

GM exclaims, "And then, by two monkeys! Wearing electronic collars!"

[Crows-Nest] Wanda asks, "Aww, not 12 monkeys?"

Eben makes a couple portals to catch the bags of money, and deposit them in the back by the tellers.

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Were two monkeys missing from the zoo? I can't scroll that far back"

GM exclaims, "Eek ook eep!"

[Crows-Nest] Eben says, "'some monkeys'"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Yes!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Wait, where's the elephant, then? I have a bad feeling about this."

GM says, "The monkeys glare at Eben, then run around the lobby scooping up all the bags of money."

Jacob makes a mental map of all the exits in the bank. (Collateral damage - attracts unwanted detection)

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "(This floor/ground floor)"

Eben makes the money blink around all over the place, confusing the monkeys!

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(assuming I can do that)"

Cuddlepaws Do they have one of those ribbons and pole things for the waiting line?

GM says (to Jacob), "OK! So how about, you set off a really bright flash of light from your phone, and from the shadows and reflections, you determine..."

GM says (to Jacob), "Aside from the entrance you just came in from, and the rear employee/service entrance, you also spot another slightly shimmery spot on the wall, just out of sight to anyone else."

GM says, "Just like the one on the vault door."

Jacob says, "Guys, over there!" He runs towards the spot.

Eben . o O ( What is this with other people with portal tech? )

Jacob says, "Block the exits!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "Create Advantage, with Shoot, versus the monkeys' Will?"

GM says (to CP), "Yes, they do."

Wanda asks, "I can create a wall of fire, Jacob! Will that do?"

Cuddlepaws says (to eben), "No, they burn holes in thing"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Sounds good to me!"

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

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

Jacob says (to Wanda), "The bank might not like that. But they'll like losing their money more. So.. Sure!"

Cuddlepaws says, "Good! I want to create "Tangled!" as an aspect on the flying monkeys"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Erm. DISLIKE"

GM exclaims (at Eben), "Oh no, the money bag bursts open with it hits the ground, spilling cash everywhere!"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to CP), "Excellent -- using TK, right? That's Will."

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

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And they'll defend using Burglary, oddly enough:"

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

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "Dang"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "A tie! Are you going to use Eben's free invoke to make it a full success?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws exclaims, "Yep!"

GM exclaims, "The velvet rope wraps around the monkeys, but the rope starts to shimmer just like the walls!"

Cuddlepaws says, "Uh oh"

GM says, "The monkeys... they're phasing right through the rope! But Cuddlepaws is, fortunately, smarter than a monkey, and is able to use her TK to keep the scattered cash flying around them, distracting them."

GM says, "Ending up with a massive pile of monkeys, rope and money all completely Tangled up together in the middle of the room."

Cuddlepaws says, "Okay, I admit: Monesy is good for somethings."

Wanda asks, "Do you want me to scare those monkeys into abandoning crime?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Are we initiativing, or just going? I have an idea, but I don't want to step on someone else's turn."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Go for it -- the monkeys are presently immobilized."

Eben exclaims (at Wanda), "Sure!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(letting Wanda go)"

Wanda comes closer to the monkeys, and bares her fangs, which glisten with red flames like the jaws of hell!

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

[Crows-Nest] Wanda says, "That's a Provoke roll to scare them"

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Can they defend against such mental damage?"

GM says, "The monkeys look terrified -- and the lights on the electronic collars they're wearing flash madly..."

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

Eben tries to get a collar off of a monkey while they're immobilized and scared.

GM says (to Wanda), "You succeed, for the moment at least -- the monkeys are frozen in terror."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Athletics?"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "Like a monkey in the headlights"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "I'd normally have you roll, but if you'd like to just use the free invoke from Wanda, I'll let you auto-succeed."

[CCrusaders] Eben asks, "Could I spend a fate point to get both collars off of them?"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "OK!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "(there's just the two, right?)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Right."

Eben darts in while they're frozen in terror, and manages to take both collars off of the monkeys!

Eben spends a fate point, leaving them with 1.

GM says, "And the monkeys visibly calm down, now that they collars are off."

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "(Their)"

Jacob pats the monkeys.

Eben says (to tellers), "Hey, are you guys OK? Looks like the monkeys are calmed again."

GM says (to Jacob), "Aw. They seem to like you."

GM says (to Eben), "'Um. I think so. Thank you. What just happened?'"

Cuddlepaws jumps through the hole into the vault.

GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "Hey, it's full of money!"

Eben exclaims, "Looks like someone was using the monkeys from the zoo to rob your bank!"

Cuddlepaws asks, "But is there anything interesting in it?"

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Also, as you go through, you notice that the hole seems smaller than it did before..."

Wanda says (to tellers), "We stopped the monkeys from stealing the money. Oh, by the way, you can call me the Scarlet Spider. I don't bite."

Eben exclaims, "Fortunately, we managed to stop them. Special thanks to the Crimson Spider for that!"

Eben says, "Er, scarlet, sorry."

GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "Well, there's something unpleasant and brown in the corner, but the least said about that..."

Eben whispers, "Sorry, Wendy."

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

Wanda rolls all her eyes.

[Crows-Nest] Eben grins

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "he he"

Cuddlepaws asks, "Is the whole still big enough for me to get out?"

Eben analyzes the collars to see what they do!

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Cuddlepaws), "At the moment. But that might not stay that way for long."

Cuddlepaws jumps back out!

GM says (to Eben), "Hmm, those contacts at the back look like they're some kind of interface, right around where the spinal column would be. And that bit there is a radio receiver..."

GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "And the hole snaps shut behind you!"

GM exclaims (at Eben), "It's like it's a remote control device for whatever's wearing it!"

Eben exclaims, "Hey, these are getting a signal from somewhere--let's see if we can track them down!"

GM exclaims, "At that point, you hear police sirens approaching -- it looks like the cops are here!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob asks, "Evil robot cops who are going to blame us?"

[Crows-Nest] Cuddlepaws says, "sits down and licks her front paw nonchalantly."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Good question!"

Eben exclaims (at tellers), "We're gonna track down the monkey controllers--we'll be back if you need us!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Are you going to wait around to find out?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Nah"

[Crows-Nest] Eben asks, "The other hole is in a wall? Can I dive through that one?"

Wanda says, "Portal Man, get us out of here, fast"

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "It was in an outside wall, but it's closing as well, now."

Eben dives through!

[Crows-Nest] GM says, "But you could go around outside to see where it led."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "(I'm using codenames in front of the tellers, see?)"

GM exclaims, "So Eben dives through the shimmery hole in the wall just as it closes up!"

GM says, "And he finds himself outside, at the bank of the bank, next to an adjacent unrelated parking lot."

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "The bank has a bank?"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Er, the back of the bank."

Eben shoots a new portal in the outside wall so everyone else can follow him.

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "It's banks all the way down"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "It's like the starbucks inside the starbucks."

Cuddlepaws gets out, then looks at Eben. "Well, old guy? What's up with the tracking?

GM says, "And two (human) police offices burst in the door. 'What's going on in here?!?'"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Is Wanda still inside?"

Eben looks around for an idling car.

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Eben), "There is one!"

Jacob leaves through the portal, as well.

GM says, "The cops point at Wanda. 'It's that evil spider monster that's terrorizing the city! Get it!'"

Wanda exclaims, "I'm not evil!"

Jacob says, "Spider, c'mon!"

Wanda jumps after Jacob

Eben shoots a portal in the ground under the car's front left tire!

Cuddlepaws asks, "Wait, what car?"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "There was an idling car."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Pick a car, any car"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Now put it back in the carpark..."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "Closing the one that the Wanda used to escape?"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Right!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "So nothing left inside the bank."

GM exclaims, "There's now a tire sticking out of the wall, right where Wanda emerged from moments before!"

Eben runs at the car!

GM exclaims (at Eben), "OK! You reach the car! There's no one inside it!"

Eben frowns and opens the door.

Cuddlepaws says, "Pope the trunk!" (while running around the car)"

Cuddlepaws says, "*pop"

GM exclaims (at Eben), "Someone has rigged up a bunch of gadgetry to the steering wheel and pedals!"

Wanda asks, "It's a remote controlled getaway car...?"

GM exclaims (at Cuddlepaws), "It's empty! Almost as if someone had intentionally been leaving space in there for... say, a bunch of money bags!"

Eben says (to Cuddlepaws), "Hey, this looks like it's rigged for a monkey to drive it."

GM exclaims, "Just then, the car shifts into gear and tries to drive away!"

Cuddlepaws jumps into the trunk

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Eben), "I assume your portal was meant to stop the car from leaving?"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Right."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "Then you can use Shoot to see how well you defend against this Drive roll!"

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

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

[CCrusaders] Wanda asks, "Can I help?"

Eben asks, "I dunno, guys--should we get in and let it take us somewhere?"

Jacob says, "Sounds like a plan."

Wanda exclaims, "It'll lead us to the bad guys!"

Eben exclaims, "Then hop in!"

GM says, "The car lurches into motion -- but you hear sound that an axle definitely shouldn't be making, as it forces its way out of the hole..."

Wanda crawls into the back seat.

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Are you all jumping in?"

Jacob sits in the back.

Eben uses the fact that the portal slowed down the car to give everyone time to hop in.

GM exclaims, "And with that, the remote control getaway car speeds off down the road, and our heroes with it!"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims, "End of session!"

[CCrusaders] Wanda exclaims, "Woo!"

[CCrusaders] Jacob says, "Woo"

[CCrusaders] Eben exclaims, "Yay!"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "Two woos and a yay -- I feel like that's a pretty good review."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Ha"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "It was okay, I guess."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "THREE AND A HALF STARS"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "(No, seriously, Woohoo)"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "My character is now confornted with the greatest challenge of all:"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "By the way, I hope it didn't feel like I was subverting your agency too much with all the things suddenly happening as you were going to other places. If it did, I'll try to tone that sort of thing down a bit in the future."

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "It was action packed"

genericgeekgirl is running away.

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "And I think that my character having to cope with being wrongfully considered to be the terror of the city is a great storyline."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I liked that, it was very comic-y"

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

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'll probably have to save tons of buses filled with innocent people"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I didn't mind, though I would mind even less if we got fate points as a result ;-)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "So next week (May 5), we're scheduled for the usual time, then an hour early the week after that (May 12)."

[CCrusaders] genericgeekgirl says, "Yup"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "Works for me"

[CCrusaders] GM says (to Eben), "Hmm, good point."

[CCrusaders] genericgeekgirl asks, "Oh, and my consequence clears now?"

[CCrusaders] genericgeekgirl says, "End of session"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "And May 20, the Sunday after that, is a half session from 4-6."

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at ggg), "Yup!"

[CCrusaders] GM asks, "Then no game for three weeks, but how is everyone for June 16?"

[CCrusaders] genericgeekgirl says, "Works for me"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(And 23 and 30, for that matter.)"

[CCrusaders] GM says, "(Unless the story wraps up before then.)"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "One sec"

[CCrusaders] Wanda says, "I'm good for June 16th, 23rd and 30th, no problem."

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I'm out the weekend of JUne 16th but all othrsy should work for me"

Eben exclaims, "I am out of town June 16th and 23rd!"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I'll also be up for replacement stuff the first two June weeks"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "But I don't mind you all gaming without me."

[CCrusaders] GM asks (of Cuddlepaws, Eben), "The whole weekends, or just Saturday?"

[CCrusaders] Cuddlepaws says, "I'm on a LARP the whole weekend"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "I'm leaving on the 15th or 16th, and will be back and jetlagged on the 23rd; with other plans for the 24th."

[CCrusaders] GM says, "OK, then let's say that after May 20, we'll have a five week hiatus, in which we might potentially have some other game going, and resume on June 30."

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "If we time it right, I could game from the plane on the 23rd, assuming I pay for an internet connection ;-)"

[CCrusaders] GM exclaims (at Eben), "We already did the airplane session!"

[CCrusaders] Eben says, "Curse my luck ;-)"