Kintobor Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) --- Edited August 26, 2021 by Kintobor
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Standard bring 'em in dead or alive. Serious contenders were supposed to show up at the site, no other info. Now if you're done, I'd like to try and get some more sleep. It's at least quieter here than in a Space Police cell." "Alright, I believe you. I was going make you an offer, but if you'd rather sleep, that's fine. I am wondering, though - How much control does each head of a Tvilgard have? If I remember correctly, it was Maba who started that fight, not you - You wanted to talk. I'm just curious as to how it all works, since I'm not familiar with Tvilgard physiology. . . " OoC: Spoiler 3 minutes ago, Kintobor said: Zaria enters the baggage car, allowing Yelana to finish speaking to Abam before moving through the car and to the other end. "Come on, Yelana, we have work to do to." How can Zaria enter the baggage car? Yelana closed the door when she came in, and Zaria does not have key card access. 🤔
Kintobor Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: How can Zaria enter the baggage car? Yelana closed the door when she came in, and Zaria does not have key card access. I assumed since you unlocked the door that the door would remain unlocked for Soren and I. If you want to keep the door locked, that's fine by me, you didn't specify that you did.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 OoC: Spoiler 2 minutes ago, Kintobor said: I assumed since you unlocked the door that the door would remain unlocked for Soren and I. If you want to keep the door locked, that's fine by me, you didn't specify that you did. Ah - I assumed that the door locked automatically, which is why I specified that Yelana closed it. I get the misunderstanding, though. 👍
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Alright, I believe you. I was going make you an offer, but if you'd rather sleep, that's fine. I am wondering, though - How much control does each head of a Tvilgard have? If I remember correctly, it was Maba who started that fight, not you - You wanted to talk. I'm just curious as to how it all works, since I'm not familiar with Tvilgard physiology. . . " "Tvilgards share a empathetic link. You get used to working in tandem to a point where it comes pretty natural and you each handle certain things, ceding control when necessary. A Tvilgard could try and wrestle control back and forth, but you'd end up getting no where."
Kintobor Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Ah - I assumed that the door locked automatically, which is why I specified that Yelana closed it. I get the misunderstanding, though. OOC: WBD, what's your ruling on the door? I'm fine if C_S wants to lock it, but I don't know if you have a differing opinion.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 MM Note: I originally planned on the hacking being essentially the same as swiping the key card, unless otherwise stated as hacking the door to permanently unlock it. So in this instance unless C_S wants to retroactively state she permanently unlocked the door, I'd rule that it was still locked. Zaria can of course try to unlock it.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Tvilgards share a empathetic link. You get used to working in tandem to a point where it comes pretty natural and you each handle certain things, ceding control when necessary. A Tvilgard could try and wrestle control back and forth, but you'd end up getting no where." "Interesting. . . See, I thought one side could sort of. . . drag the other along - One head in control, and the other just along for the ride." OoC: Spoiler I am not sure what kind of check this would be (Deception, Persuasion, etc), but Yelana is trying to get Abam to claim that this entire situation was Maba's fault, and that he (Abam) was an unwilling participant (a hostage, for lack of a better term). Yelana is trying to find a way for the charges against Abam to be dropped, so that she will have something to offer him in a deal. OoC: Spoiler 5 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: MM Note: I originally planned on the hacking being essentially the same as swiping the key card, unless otherwise stated as hacking the door to permanently unlock it. So in this instance unless C_S wants to retroactively state she permanently unlocked the door, I'd rule that it was still locked. Zaria can of course try to unlock it. I edited the post in-question to specifically state that Yelana ensured that the door was locked: Edited August 26, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman
Kintobor Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 7 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: MM Note: I originally planned on the hacking being essentially the same as swiping the key card, unless otherwise stated as hacking the door to permanently unlock it. So in this instance unless C_S wants to retroactively state she permanently unlocked the door, I'd rule that it was still locked. Zaria can of course try to unlock it. Understandable.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Interesting. . . See, I thought one side could sort of. . . drag the other along - One head in control, and the other just along for the ride." "It's more a shared experience, really hard to explain to you single minded types. Now I'm done teaching biology, you lot got your pound of flesh with my brother's head, I'm done talking."
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "It's more a shared experience, really hard to explain to you single minded types. Now I'm done teaching biology, you lot got your pound of flesh with my brother's head, I'm done talking." Yelana sighed again, more deeply this time, then flipped her rifle over her shoulder and aimed it at Abam. "Well, that's your loss, I suppose. <Set to stun - Target Locked.>" Yelana fired, then replaced her rifle on her back. After checking to ensure that Abam was unconscious, Yelana searched through the luggage for any bags with roughly the same weight and size as the gauntlet that she saw in the Dwarf's briefcase, as well as for any other briefcases indiscernibly different from the Dwarf's. Edited August 26, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 "Hey it's not like I'm trying to esc..." The Tvilgard is knocked unconscious. Yelana Perception Proficiency Check (DC 1, 3) - (6, 1, 4, 6, 2, +1) 4 Successes. After sorting through a good deal of luggage, the agent is able to find both a small beverage cooler weighing approximately as much as the gauntlet, as well as a similar style briefcase to the one the dwarf was carrying.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: After sorting through a good deal of luggage, the agent is able to find both a small beverage cooler weighing approximately as much as the gauntlet, as well as a similar style briefcase to the one the dwarf was carrying. "Alright!" Yelana dropped to one knee and opened the briefcase, searching its contents for anything useful or valuable.
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 Yelana empties the case finding only business supplies: paper, pens, an abacus, white out, a small note with a child's hand drawing saying "Have a good trip Dad!"
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: Yelana empties the case finding only business supplies: paper, pens, an abacus, white out, a small note with a child's hand drawing saying "Have a good trip Dad!" "An abacus? Really? Who the hell still uses those?? And white out??" Yelana takes the supplies out of the case and slides them into the clothing-filled backpack that she had rifled through earlier. Closing the backpack, she tosses it into the storage bin on the opposite side of the car. Returning towards the front of the car, Yelana grabs the beverage cooler and places it gently into the briefcase. Closing the case, she checks the locks to ensure that they are completely secure. Edited August 26, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "An abacus? Really? Who the hell still uses those??" Yelana takes the supplies out of the case and slides them into the clothing-filled backpack that she had rifled through earlier. Closing the backpack, she tosses it into the storage bin on the opposite side of the car. Returning towards the front of the car, Yelana grabs the beverage cooler and places it gently into the briefcase. Closing the case, she checks the locks to ensure that they are completely secure. Yelana finds that while the briefcase has latches, Yelana does not have a key to lock it automatically.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: Yelana finds that while the briefcase has latches, Yelana does not have a key to lock it automatically. "Hmmm. . . " Yelana crosses the car and grabs the backpack that she had put onto the storage bin. Bringing it back over to the briefcase, she reaches into the pack and retrieves the pens. "<Scan the case - What's the locking mechanism like? Can I secure it?>" "<ANALYSING. . . >" Edited August 26, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 MM Note: As I think I know where you're going with this, I'm going to roll for the lock attempt. Yelana inspects the briefcase switching on her Cloaking Device and allowing herself a little more peace of mind before trying to engage the locking mechanism with the pens. Yelana Sleight of Hand Proficiency Check (DC 3) - (2, 6, 4, +1) 3 Successes The agent hears a slight click as the case locks. Now knowing the mechanism Yelana is confident she can unlock the case with ease in the future if needed.
The Legonater Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 For the record, where are Zaria and Soren in all this? Just chilling in business class?
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, The Legonater said: For the record, where are Zaria and Soren in all this? Just chilling in business class? MM Note: Yes, taking into account the retroactive edit to the Baggage Car door being locked.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 47 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: MM Note: As I think I know where you're going with this, I'm going to roll for the lock attempt. Yelana inspects the briefcase switching on her Cloaking Device and allowing herself a little more peace of mind before trying to engage the locking mechanism with the pens. Yelana Sleight of Hand Proficiency Check (DC 3) - (2, 6, 4, +1) 3 Successes The agent hears a slight click as the case locks. Now knowing the mechanism Yelana is confident she can unlock the case with ease in the future if needed. "<Deactivate Cloak Matrix.>" "CLOAK MATRIX DEACTIVATED.>" Yelana tucks the pens into a pocket on her belt, then returns the backpack to the cargo bin. As she starts back towards the now-locked briefcase, Yelana remembers what she had seen of the documents regarding the cube. Flipping the lights off, she looks around the car. "<Using the train as a baseline, identify and locate any anomalous sources of light or sound.>" "<SCANNING. . . >"
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "<Deactivate Cloak Matrix.>" "CLOAK MATRIX DEACTIVATED.>" Yelana tucks the pens into a pocket on her belt, then returns the backpack to the cargo bin. As she starts back towards the now-locked briefcase, Yelana remembers what she had seen of the documents regarding the cube. Flipping the lights off, she looks around the car. "<Using the train as a baseline, identify and locate any anomalous sources of light or sound.>" "<SCANNING. . . >" Yelana Perception Check (DC 3) - (1, 4, 6, 4, 1, +1) 4 Successes Yelana does not discover any anomalous sources of light or sound.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: Yelana Perception Check (DC 3) - (1, 4, 6, 4, 1, +1) 4 Successes Yelana does not discover any anomalous sources of light or sound. Yelana switched the lights back on and returned to the briefcase, picking it up and checking again to make sure that it was locked. "Probably with the Quarm, then. . . " Placing the briefcase onto the floor against the wall, Yelana opened the door and looked out into the Economy car. "<Full sensor sweep - And focus on that Dwarf.>" "<SCANNING. . . >"
Waterbrick Down Posted August 26, 2021 Author Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana switched the lights back on and returned to the briefcase, picking it up and checking again to make sure that it was locked. "Probably with the Quarm, then. . . " Placing the briefcase onto the floor against the wall, Yelana opened the door and looked out into the Economy car. "<Full sensor sweep - And focus on that Dwarf.>" "<SCANNING. . . >" Yelana Perception Check (DC 3) - (4, 6, 1, 3, 3, +1) 3 Successes The Dwarf remains asleep, no anomalous sources of light or sound out in the open presented themselves, though Yelana reasons it may be difficult to detect something of that nature if it is in a storage container.
Classic_Spaceman Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 OoC: Spoiler 10 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: no anomalous sources of light or sound out in the open presented themselves, though Yelana reasons it may be difficult to detect something of that nature if it is in a storage container. Yelana was actually looking for signs that she might be noticed while entering the car, though I understand the confusion. I am not sure how this affects the check. 😕
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