Classic_Spaceman Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Pfft... that's what the gloves are for, now it'll be on everything." The O'Kor'Uk indicates two washrooms adjoining the dining car. "One on the left is occupied currently. Do you just want a towel?" "Oh, no. . . Thanks - Which one did you say was occupied, again? Yelana crosses the room and attempts to open the washroom on the left. OoC: Spoiler 6 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: MM Note: No problem and I'm one to talk about going on an unexpected break. Glad you're still with us. Thank you - I am glad to be back! 👍
Waterbrick Down Posted August 18, 2021 Author Posted August 18, 2021 "The one on the left... and now the handle's all greasy." Yelana finds the door on the left locked. A voice similar to the Quarm shouts out between a squishing sound that resemble someone trying to force an avocado through too small of a PVC pipe with a plunger. "Occupied."
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Waterbrick Down said: "The one on the left... and now the handle's all greasy." Yelana finds the door on the left locked. A voice similar to the Quarm shouts out between a squishing sound that resemble someone trying to force an avocado through too small of a PVC pipe with a plunger. "Occupied." "Oh, oops - Sorry!" Yelana opened the door to the washroom on the right and stepped in. Once inside, she locked the door and scanned the room for any openings to the other stall. Holding her hand over the sink, she allowed her suit to repel the oil from her hand. "<Enhance audio.>" "<ENHANCING. . . >" OoC: Spoiler The first bolded text is either a Performance check or a Deception check - I am not sure which.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 18, 2021 Author Posted August 18, 2021 No one seems to notice Yelana's misdirection as she slips into the other washroom. Inside she is able to find a ventilation grate, too small to crawl through, that she suspects leads to the other washroom. Yelana Perception Check (DC 1) - (6,5,5,5,+1) 5 Successes Yelana's auditory senses are overwhelmed by the sounds of a Quarm painfully and continuously emptying its inner digestive organs of any organic matter still unfortunately remaining.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: Inside she is able to find a ventilation grate, too small to crawl through, that she suspects leads to the other washroom. Yelana peers through the grate. "<Enhance visual.>" "<ENHANCING. . . >"
Kintobor Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 45 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: Zaria notes the briefcase is slid behind the Dwarf's seat. Zaria looks behind her and around the car. It couldn't be that easy, could it? The entire mission's goal: the one thing needed to get what her employer wanted, was possibly staring her in the face this entire trip. She looked around the car to see if anyone was watching her.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 18, 2021 Author Posted August 18, 2021 12 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana peers through the grate. "<Enhance visual.>" "<ENHANCING. . . >" Yelana removes the grate and barely makes out an image from the other washroom. She catches a sight she more than likely wishes she could scrub from her memory for all eternity as the picture of a Quarm relieving its upset spliver should not be wished upon even one's worst enemy. 12 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria looks behind her and around the car. It couldn't be that easy, could it? The entire mission's goal: the one thing needed to get what her employer wanted, was possibly staring her in the face this entire trip. She looked around the car to see if anyone was watching her. Zaria Perception Check (DC 1) - (5, 2, 5) 2 Successes. Having traveled several hours by now, most of the cars passengers are resting and no one seems to be watching her.
The Legonater Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 15 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana reached behind Soren to take a piece of popcorn, then tossed it into her mouth - Then found herself barely able to chew! "Ughlp! What the?! That is disgusting! All I can taste is salt, and it's absolutely drowning in grease! Reminds me of that pasta salad. . . " 'The hell!? 'Should teach you to mind your own things. Who do you think you are, picking through people's food? Get back to the economy lounge, or wherever the hell you belong. Soren grumpily gnashed on a piece of popcorn, hoping that Yelana would get the message and that the Quarm wouldn't think they were associated. 19 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: "That's an expensive fare for just a chance of employment. Infrastructure, new developments, keep your eyes on the streaming channels, I'm sure you'll see a press release in a few days. It's going to be big." I have 'spensive tastes, what can I say? Infrastructure sounds exciting, though. I hear whispers M-Tec is getting back on the up-and-up, anything new you guys have to offer is sure to be a show-stopper.
Kintobor Posted August 18, 2021 Posted August 18, 2021 Zaria stands up out of her seat, carefully makes her way to the briefcase wedged between the seats and (if no one has eyes on her), slides it out to take a look at it to see if it's locked. She doesn't pick it up off the floor in case she needs to quickly boot it back in.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 19, 2021 Author Posted August 19, 2021 9 hours ago, The Legonater said: 'The hell!? 'Should teach you to mind your own things. Who do you think you are, picking through people's food? Get back to the economy lounge, or wherever the hell you belong. Soren grumpily gnashed on a piece of popcorn, hoping that Yelana would get the message and that the Quarm wouldn't think they were associated. Soren Performance Proficiency Check (DC 1) - (2, 6, 6) 2 Successes The Quarm nods knowingly. "People can be so rude." 10 hours ago, The Legonater said: I have 'spensive tastes, what can I say? Infrastructure sounds exciting, though. I hear whispers M-Tec is getting back on the up-and-up, anything new you guys have to offer is sure to be a show-stopper. "Yes and with this latest technology it'll revolutionize the power industry as we know it. Perhaps even free energy for all!" 8 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria stands up out of her seat, carefully makes her way to the briefcase wedged between the seats and (if no one has eyes on her), slides it out to take a look at it to see if it's locked. She doesn't pick it up off the floor in case she needs to quickly boot it back in. Zaria Stealth Proficiency Check (DC 1) - (4, 2, 6) 3 Successes The elf delicately removes the briefcase undetected and inspects the construction noting a simple key lock on the exterior.
The Legonater Posted August 19, 2021 Posted August 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Yes and with this latest technology it'll revolutionize the power industry as we know it. Perhaps even free energy for all!" Soren paused while eating his kernel, the implications settling in. Free power? For all? He let out a low whistle. I didn't even think that kind of thing was possible. Don't you need to harness that level of power from somewhere? 'You using the Aerthernet or something like that?
Waterbrick Down Posted August 19, 2021 Author Posted August 19, 2021 9 hours ago, The Legonater said: Soren paused while eating his kernel, the implications settling in. Free power? For all? He let out a low whistle. I didn't even think that kind of thing was possible. Don't you need to harness that level of power from somewhere? 'You using the Aerthernet or something like that? "Of course, but that's just it, there'll be so much supply that it'll be dirt cheap."
The Legonater Posted August 19, 2021 Posted August 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Of course, but that's just it, there'll be so much supply that it'll be dirt cheap." At that, Soren paused, considering. It had never quite struck him that he was stepping into a world-shaping feud. Would Oc|Tan use this tech any better than M-Tec? Was there any way to know? He pulled at the tense muscles in his neck, trying to relax. A job's a job. At the end of the day, none of it really matters. Alrighty. Aquire information. Soren looked up at the Quarm persuasively. What else can you tell me?
Waterbrick Down Posted August 20, 2021 Author Posted August 20, 2021 Soren Persuasion Proficiency Check (DC 1,3) - (6,6,4) 3 Successes The Quarm drops their voice a little. "Well, M-Tek has recently come upon a new source of almost limitless energy, they've been spending years and millions of credits tracking this thing down and finally found it. It's still unrefined and we've got to figure out a way to safely harness it, but its radiation readings are off the charts. No one's ever seen anything like it, it's got enough juice to power an entire system."
Kintobor Posted August 20, 2021 Posted August 20, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 10:42 PM, Waterbrick Down said: The elf delicately removes the briefcase undetected and inspects the construction noting a simple key lock on the exterior. Zaria looked the lock over. Even a lock as simple as this was foreign to the elf. As much as she had wandered and as often as she had drawn her blade, both in practice and in defence, Zaria had never spent time picking locks. Looking around, she tried to think of something to use as an impromptu lock-pick, but could not think of anything within reach, or even in the car, that could pass for one. She made a quick search of the car, looking for something around her that could possibly be used to help her.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 21, 2021 Author Posted August 21, 2021 Zaria Perception Proficiency Check (DC 1, 3) - (5, 6, 3) 2 Successes Zaria spotted a corkscrew from a bottle opener on the stewards snack cart that could potentially serve as a lockpicking tool.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/18/2021 at 12:40 PM, The Legonater said: 'The hell!? 'Should teach you to mind your own things. Who do you think you are, picking through people's food? Get back to the economy lounge, or wherever the hell you belong. "Hey, chill, dude! Wow. . . " Yelana took a step away from Soren and glanced down at her hands. OoC Continuity Note: Spoiler This occurs immediately before Yelana asks the server where the washroom is. On 8/18/2021 at 11:42 AM, Waterbrick Down said: Yelana removes the grate and barely makes out an image from the other washroom. She catches a sight she more than likely wishes she could scrub from her memory for all eternity as the picture of a Quarm relieving its upset spliver should not be wished upon even one's worst enemy. "Eww. . . " Quickly replacing the grate, Yelana leaned back against the surprisingly non-soundproof washroom door. "<Enhance audio.>" "<ENHANCING. . . >" On 8/18/2021 at 10:42 PM, Waterbrick Down said: "Yes and with this latest technology it'll revolutionize the power industry as we know it. Perhaps even free energy for all!" On 8/19/2021 at 10:42 AM, Waterbrick Down said: "Of course, but that's just it, there'll be so much supply that it'll be dirt cheap." On 8/20/2021 at 12:06 AM, Waterbrick Down said: "Well, M-Tek has recently come upon a new source of almost limitless energy, they've been spending years and millions of credits tracking this thing down and finally found it. It's still unrefined and we've got to figure out a way to safely harness it, but its radiation readings are off the charts. No one's ever seen anything like it, it's got enough juice to power an entire system." Having heard enough, Yelana splashed some water over her hands and stepped out of the washroom. Flicking her fingers a bit to shake off the water, she quickly left the dining car.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 Making her way back into the Economy car, Yelana glanced towards the man in the black-and-green outfit. "<Scan him - Get me an ID.>" "<SCANNING. . . >" 7 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria made a quick search of the car, looking for something around her that could possibly be used to help her. 5 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: Zaria spotted a corkscrew from a bottle opener on the stewards snack cart that could potentially serve as a lockpicking tool. As she walked down the aisle, Yelana noticed Zaria standing by the briefcase and looking around the car before finally settling her eyes on a bottle opener on the snack cart. After quickly ensuring that no one was watching her, Yelana made eye-contact with Zaria, winking at her with a smirk. "<Activate Cloak Matrix.>" "<CLOAK MATRIX ACTIVE.>" Casually slipping the bottle opener off of the cart and into a pocket on her belt, Yelana deactivated her cloak and scanned the car for any signs that she had been seen. OoC (Actions): Spoiler First Paragraph: Perception check to look at the man, then an Insight check to see if there is anything that Yelana recognises about him or his outfit. Second Paragraph: Perception check to see if anyone is watching her -> De-equip Farsight Goggles and equip Cloaking Generator -> Sleight-of-Hand check to take the bottle opener -> De-equip Cloaking Generator and re-equip Farsight Goggles -> Perception check to ensure that her actions were unseen.
The Legonater Posted August 21, 2021 Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/19/2021 at 10:06 PM, Waterbrick Down said: The Quarm drops their voice a little. "Well, M-Tek has recently come upon a new source of almost limitless energy, they've been spending years and millions of credits tracking this thing down and finally found it. It's still unrefined and we've got to figure out a way to safely harness it, but its radiation readings are off the charts. No one's ever seen anything like it, it's got enough juice to power an entire system." Damn. The folks at M-Tec must be something special to stumble on a discovery like that and aim to give it over to the people. Soren gently teased out his words, trying to gain insight as to whether the Quarm was being genuine with how noble M-Tec's pursuits seemed. That's a high goal. 'Can't imagine the competition would be so generous.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 21, 2021 Author Posted August 21, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 2:01 AM, Classic_Spaceman said: Making her way back into the Economy car, Yelana glanced towards the man in the black-and-green outfit. "<Scan him - Get me an ID.>" "<SCANNING. . . >" Yelana Perception Proficiency Check (DC 1, 3) - (6,1,2,1,+1) 2 Successes Yelana spots the logo of the Imperial government sewn onto the man's jacket. On 8/21/2021 at 2:01 AM, Classic_Spaceman said: As she walked down the aisle, Yelana noticed Zaria standing by the briefcase and looking around the car before finally settling her eyes on a bottle opener on the snack cart. After quickly ensuring that no one was watching her, Yelana made eye-contact with Zaria, winking at her with a smirk. "<Activate Cloak Matrix.>" "<CLOAK MATRIX ACTIVE.>" Casually slipping the bottle opener off of the cart and into a pocket on her belt, Yelana deactivated her cloak and scanned the car for any signs that she had been seen. Yelana Stealth Proficiency Check (DC 1, 3) - (6,1,1,1,+1) 2 Successes Yelana swipes the bottle opener and tries to make it back to her seat. Bleoberis notices her shifting, but doesn't seem aware of the bottle opener's disappearance. "Did you need anything Miss?" On 8/21/2021 at 10:43 AM, The Legonater said: Damn. The folks at M-Tec must be something special to stumble on a discovery like that and aim to give it over to the people. Soren gently teased out his words, trying to gain insight as to whether the Quarm was being genuine with how noble M-Tec's pursuits seemed. That's a high goal. 'Can't imagine the competition would be so generous. Soren Insight Proficiency Check (DC 1) - (2,5,3) 1 Success.Soren is fairly certain the Quarm is at least being genuine. "Well, the higher ups still haven't greenlit the project quite yet, but that's why I'm heading to Con'stop."
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Did you need anything Miss?" "Yeah, actually - Could I have a cup of Crimson Chai, with cream and Poojat sugar? Thanks."
Kintobor Posted August 22, 2021 Posted August 22, 2021 Zaria waited for Yelana to finish with the attendant, standing up and distancing herself from the briefcase just in case something happened.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 22, 2021 Author Posted August 22, 2021 12 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Yeah, actually - Could I have a cup of Crimson Chai, with cream and Poojat sugar? Thanks." “No problem. I’ll need to go get more hot water.” The steward leaves the car.
Kintobor Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 As the steward leaves the car, Zaria hastily motions for Yelana to come to her and open the lock.
The Legonater Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 On 8/21/2021 at 12:52 PM, Waterbrick Down said: Soren is fairly certain the Quarm is at least being genuine. "Well, the higher ups still haven't greenlit the project quite yet, but that's why I'm heading to Parous." Parous, eh? The pilot considers for a moment. Mind if I sit by you until then? There's not a lot for conversation partners on this train.
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