The Legonater Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 In the tense silence, Soren shifted over to Zaria, This looks like a strict ride; if things get hairy we may have to shoot our way in.
Kintobor Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 17 minutes ago, The Legonater said: In the tense silence, Soren shifted over to Zaria, This looks like a strict ride; if things get hairy we may have to shoot our way in. Zaria looked over to Soren and grinned, giving a short laugh. "Well, it's a good thing we're going to the gun show." Zaria flexed her right bicep and gave it a kiss before continuing to laugh. "Let's hope we do not cross that road, but if we do, I will have your back, Soren."
The Legonater Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria looked over to Soren and grinned, giving a short laugh. "Well, it's a good thing we're going to the gun show." Zaria flexed her right bicep and gave it a kiss before continuing to laugh. "Let's hope we do not cross that road, but if we do, I will have your back, Soren." Soren allowed himself a slight chuckle at the elf's joke. I'm sure we'll see if your 'guns' are up for the task sooner or later. Still, Soren's anxiety wasn't much eased. Slow down, he thought to himself, be present. He took a deep breath, elementally cooling the air as he did. The icy coldness ran through his body, putting his senses on alert. His hand reached casually to his hip, close to his blaster - just in case. After a five-count, he released his breath, letting a small cloud of vapor escape his lips. Just like that, his jitters vanished into sheer focused awareness. Whatever happens, happens.
Classic_Spaceman Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 On 6/24/2021 at 10:34 PM, Waterbrick Down said: Yelana surveyed the crowd, her eyes flicking from one person to another. "Hmm. . . No sign of the targets, things look fairly normal. . ." Yelana looked towards the Human on the bench beside her. "<Probably Blackguard - Get confirmation, scan that datapad, and enhance local audio.>" "<PROCESSING. . .>" Catching up to the rest of the party in the ticket line, Yelana tapped Zaria on the arm. "See anything? . . Shit. By the kiosk - Black hood, energy sword; I can't make out the species from this angle. <Enhance visual and identify.>" "<PROCESSING. . .>" 14 hours ago, The Legonater said: In the tense silence, Soren shifted over to Zaria, This looks like a strict ride; if things get hairy we may have to shoot our way in. "Yeah, no - We're not doing that. By the way, what's our cover? We need to find that device, but it could be almost anywhere, and there's no way we can search like half the train without raising suspicion." Yelana turned. "Oh, and Soren? We're not killing anyone - Not unless we have to. This is corporate espionage, so don't get trigger-happy. Got it?"
The Legonater Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Yeah, no - We're not doing that. By the way, what's our cover? We need to find that device, but it could be almost anywhere, and there's no way we can search like half the train without raising suspicion." Yelana turned. "Oh, and Soren? We're not killing anyone - Not unless we have to. This is corporate espionage, so don't get trigger-happy. Got it?" Soren indignantly glanced back at Yelena. 'Never said anything about killing. But we'll do whatever we need to. Regarding covers and suspicion and the like, we should probably keep a distance from each other. We're merely three passengers. Should be easier to search the train that way.
Classic_Spaceman Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 2 hours ago, The Legonater said: Soren indignantly glanced back at Yelena. 'Never said anything about killing. But we'll do whatever we need to. "Okay, we're not stunning our way in - Better?"
Waterbrick Down Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 6 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana surveyed the crowd, her eyes flicking from one person to another. "Hmm. . . No sign of the targets, things look fairly normal. . ." Yelana looked towards the Human on the bench beside her. "<Probably Blackguard - Get confirmation, scan that datapad, and enhance local audio.>" Yelana Perception Check (DC 3): 6, 1, 3, 6 ((2+1 auto) 3 Success, 2 Failures) As the gentlemen switches off his pad to read the newspaper besides him, Yelana notes a document bearing the letterhead of the Pluravvian Ministry of Revenue before the screen goes black. 7 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Catching up to the rest of the party in the ticket line, Yelana tapped Zaria on the arm. "See anything? . . Shit. By the kiosk - Black hood, energy sword; I can't make out the species from this angle. <Enhance visual and identify.>" "<PROCESSING. . .>" Yelana Perception Check (DC 3): 2, 2, 1, 4 (2 (1+1 auto) 2 Success, 2 Failures) Yelana is unable to get a positive identification from her current position in the line as the figure slouches further back into the shadows. The heroes soon find themselves next in line. "Next please. How can I help you?"
Kintobor Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 16 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Next please. How can I help you?" Zaria stepped forward, smiling. "Greetings. We have three tickets reserved for us under the name Irgonstead, Leopold Irgonstead."
The Legonater Posted June 27, 2021 Posted June 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Kintobor said: Zaria stepped forward, smiling. "Greetings. We have three tickets reserved for us under the name Irgonstead, Leopold Irgonstead." Soren attempts a pleasant smile from behind Zaria.
Waterbrick Down Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 2 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria stepped forward, smiling. "Greetings. We have three tickets reserved for us under the name Irgonstead, Leopold Irgonstead." "Let me see here, one moment please, one moment please... Ah it looks like those tickets were already picked up."
Kintobor Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Let me see here, one moment please, one moment please... Ah it looks like those tickets were already picked up." Zaria tapped her fingers on the kiosk desk, agitated and annoyed. "Well then, clearly there has been some sort of mistake. My friends and I were the intended recipients of those tickets. Could you tell me who took them and where they went?" Zaria doubted the attendant was fully to blame, but someone was up to mischief, and would be dealt with.
Waterbrick Down Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, Kintobor said: Zaria tapped her fingers on the kiosk desk, agitated and annoyed. "Well then, clearly there has been some sort of mistake. My friends and I were the intended recipients of those tickets. Could you tell me who took them and where they went?" Zaria doubted the attendant was fully to blame, but someone was up to mischief, and would be dealt with. "I'm sorry Mam, my shift just started and for what it's worth I've got no way of knowing that you aren't trying to scam your way on board this train."
The Legonater Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 38 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "I'm sorry Mam, my shift just started and for what it's worth I've got no way of knowing that you aren't trying to scam your way on board this train." You didn’t answer the question. Check your records; who took Irgonstead’s tickets? Surely you’d want potential company faults thoroughly investigated.
Waterbrick Down Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 45 minutes ago, The Legonater said: You didn’t answer the question. Check your records; who took Irgonstead’s tickets? Surely you’d want potential company faults thoroughly investigated. "Sir as I just said, the tickets were already picked up, I'd assume by Mr. Irgonstead and his party. Are you claiming to be he?"
The Legonater Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 25 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Sir as I just said, the tickets were already picked up, I'd assume by Mr. Irgonstead and his party. Are you claiming to be he?" Soren took in another icy breath, trying to calm his nerves. Only one way through this, really. Of course I’m Irgonstead. Surely you recognize a man of my esteem. Now I demand a proper investigation into this matter before I allow my guards to have their way with things.
Waterbrick Down Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 13 hours ago, The Legonater said: Soren took in another icy breath, trying to calm his nerves. Only one way through this, really. Of course I’m Irgonstead. Surely you recognize a man of my esteem. Now I demand a proper investigation into this matter before I allow my guards to have their way with things. Soren Deception Check (DC 3): 6, 4, 6 (3 Success, 0 Failures) The attendant begins to grow nervous at Soren's bluff. "I am so s... s... sorry sir. I will certainly have a word with my manager about the incident. You s... s... said three tickets, correct?"
The Legonater Posted June 29, 2021 Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/28/2021 at 11:11 AM, Waterbrick Down said: Soren Deception Check (DC 3): 6, 4, 6 (3 Success, 0 Failures) The attendant begins to grow nervous at Soren's bluff. "I am so s... s... sorry sir. I will certainly have a word with my manager about the incident. You s... s... said three tickets, correct?" That was correct. Your swiftness in addressing this matter will be noted. Sorry for the delay! As mentioned elsewhere, I'm going to have some difficulties checking in all the time but I'll try my best!
Waterbrick Down Posted June 30, 2021 Author Posted June 30, 2021 The attendant prints three new tickets and hands them to Soren. "Your train should be leaving relatively soon. As I said, I'll let the manager know about the mix-up. Once again I'm sorry about your trouble." Would the party do anything else before boarding the train?
Kintobor Posted June 30, 2021 Posted June 30, 2021 Zaria took in a deep breath. She wasn't particularly pleased with needing to take such a route to get on the train, but she was moving forward. She nodded to the attendant and stepped out of the line with the rest of the group. "Well, shall we head to the train, then?"
Classic_Spaceman Posted June 30, 2021 Posted June 30, 2021 13 hours ago, The Legonater said: That was correct. Your swiftness in addressing this matter will be noted. "Okay, not how I would've handled that, but not bad. <Initiate sensor sweep.>" "<SWEEP INITIATED>" Yelana tries again to identify the cloaked figure, looks over the crowd, then checks her visor's psychic filter for signs of unease. 10 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: The attendant prints three new tickets and hands them to Soren. "Physical tickets. . . Interesting." 7 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria took in a deep breath. She wasn't particularly pleased with needing to take such a route to get on the train, but she was moving forward. She nodded to the attendant and stepped out of the line with the rest of the group. "Well, shall we head to the train, then?" Yelana took a chopstick out of her hair and began spinning it around her fingers. "Sure. . . But do we have any idea what our plan is? I've got a few thoughts, but nothing concrete - And besides, you're the leader here." OoC: Spoiler The bold text comprises three separate checks: A Perception check to identify the individual in the cloak, a Perception check to see what is happening in the station/how people are visibly reacting to Soren's behaviour (and to the party in general), and an Insight check to determine how people are feeling about the party and their behaviour.
Kintobor Posted June 30, 2021 Posted June 30, 2021 7 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana took a chopstick out of her hair and began spinning it around her fingers. "Sure. . . But do we have any idea what our plan is? I've got a few thoughts, but nothing concrete - And besides, you're the leader here." "We are not even on the train yet. We have no idea what we are stepping into." Zaria responded, speaking in a hushed tone. "All we do know is that someone knows that we were going to be on the Boreal Express, and took our tickets as a means of either hindering us, or ensuring we did not get on the train. I want to first observe our battlefield before we make any moves. The individuals who stole our tickets are possibly on the train. I would prefer to get the jump on them."
The Legonater Posted July 1, 2021 Posted July 1, 2021 Stepping away from the receptionist, Soren shook himself out. I hated that, he said flatly. 6 hours ago, Kintobor said: "We are not even on the train yet. We have no idea what we are stepping into." Zaria responded, speaking in a hushed tone. "All we do know is that someone knows that we were going to be on the Boreal Express, and took our tickets as a means of either hindering us, or ensuring we did not get on the train. I want to first observe our battlefield before we make any moves. The individuals who stole our tickets are possibly on the train. I would prefer to get the jump on them." We need to find these impersonators and get them out of the picture. They'll just complicate everything. That's our second priority after the main objective.
Kintobor Posted July 1, 2021 Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, The Legonater said: Stepping away from the receptionist, Soren shook himself out. I hated that, he said flatly. We need to find these impersonators and get them out of the picture. They'll just complicate everything. That's our second priority after the main objective. "Good, I am glad I was not the only one uncomfortable." Zaria comments. "I imagine if we have an attempt at sabotage, we may not be the only ones aware of the device."
Waterbrick Down Posted July 1, 2021 Author Posted July 1, 2021 15 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Okay, not how I would've handled that, but not bad. <Initiate sensor sweep.>" "<SWEEP INITIATED>" Yelana tries again to identify the cloaked figure, looks over the crowd, then checks her visor's psychic filter for signs of unease. "Physical tickets. . . Interesting." Yelana took a chopstick out of her hair and began spinning it around her fingers. "Sure. . . But do we have any idea what our plan is? I've got a few thoughts, but nothing concrete - And besides, you're the leader here." OoC: Reveal hidden contents The bold text comprises three separate checks: A Perception check to identify the individual in the cloak, a Perception check to see what is happening in the station/how people are visibly reacting to Soren's behaviour (and to the party in general), and an Insight check to determine how people are feeling about the party and their behaviour. MM Note: Insight would cover the reactions of the crowd both non-verbal and verbal, no need for a perception check. Yelana Perception Check (DC 3): (4, 5, 6, 4, +1) 5 Successes Now out of line Yelana moves toward the cloaked figure once more trying to identify the individual. She catches a glance of green skin and positively identifies an O'Kor'uk, the individual wears black blast armor and as he dashes off she catches sight of two other cloaked figures that join him, before the trio get lost in the crowded station. Yelana Insight Check (DC 1): (2, 1, 4) 1 Success The crowd seems to pay no attention at all to the heroes' antics.
Waterbrick Down Posted July 2, 2021 Author Posted July 2, 2021 The call for last boarding is given and the trio rush to present their tickets to the Daraki security guard at the gate. Boarding the train they are led to the economy seating car and find their seats across from a number of interesting individuals. An O'Kor'uk pushes a snack cart down the aisle as the rest of the passengers find their seats.
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