The Legonater Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 Damn it, Soren muttered, floundering in the dark. He ran his hands against the wall, searching for the light switch. Anyone have a match or something?
Kintobor Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 Zaria kept her hand on the wall of the car to ensure she didn't get lost in the dark. "I cannot say that I did pack a match, or a flashlight. Do you want me to come with you, Soren? If you get jumped, I would rather you have my sword at your side than your pistol if someone gets up close and personal."
The Legonater Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 Soren shrugs, allowing a wisp or cold energy to emanate from his hand. Do as you wish. I can deal with up close and personal.
Kintobor Posted July 10, 2021 Posted July 10, 2021 2 hours ago, The Legonater said: Soren shrugs, allowing a wisp or cold energy to emanate from his hand. Do as you wish. I can deal with up close and personal. Zaria nods assuredly. "Very well then." She keeps an ear out to see if she can hear the voices and noises described by the attendant.
Classic_Spaceman Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 On 7/5/2021 at 10:57 PM, Waterbrick Down said: "Your drinks." The attendant hands out the beverages before continuing. "The chef in the dining car mentioned what sounded like grunting and at least two voices. He wanted me to investigate it as was beneath someone of his 'talent'." "Or more likely he didn't want to walk in on something." On 7/6/2021 at 4:00 AM, Kintobor said: Zaria huffed in frustration. She did not mind being called a traveller: she technically was one, but this talking down to was a little much. She was never one to spread the good word of Varuth, but perhaps here it would help? "You did not confuse me in the slightest, Yelana. Perhaps I should explain my faith to you a little bit better. Varuth's teachings say a lot about how to treat those around us, after all, he is referred to as the Joyful Hotelier, we travel to gain and then spread wisdom. As such, he considers those in the service industry, such as waiters, chefs, and attendants to be individuals one should respect and give thanks to. It's not common for the faithful of Varuth to become the owners of such establishments, so those who work to keep travellers in good spirits while they travel should be given reverence, and not strong armed into doing something when they ask for assistance. We help them where we can, when we can, while still allowing them to do their job, as they do for us for a living. This gentleman is clearly coming to us for aid, and so, we help him." Zaria returned to Yelana with a smile. "Hopeful now you understand, yes?" "I do now - Thank you." On 7/9/2021 at 3:00 AM, Waterbrick Down said: "Certainly, you'll need a key card to access it anyways." "<Clone that card.>" "<PROCESSING. . .>" On 7/9/2021 at 3:00 AM, Waterbrick Down said: The heroes are ushered into the baggage car amongst piled high stacks of luggage. "<Switch to Night Mode.>" "<NIGHT MODE ACTIVE>" Yelana glanced around the room. "Okay. . . Not sure where the noises were coming from, but this is just a mess! At least it should make our job easier - No one would ever know we were here."
Waterbrick Down Posted July 11, 2021 Author Posted July 11, 2021 8 hours ago, The Legonater said: Damn it, Soren muttered, floundering in the dark. He ran his hands against the wall, searching for the light switch. Anyone have a match or something? Soren Perception Check (DC 1) - 2, 6, 5, +1 [Goggles], -2 [Dark] (1 Successes) Soren fumbles around for a few seconds before coming upon the switch. The room is illuminated further by a single flickering bulb revealing the extensive mess. 3 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria nods assuredly. "Very well then." She keeps an ear out to see if she can hear the voices and noises described by the attendant. Zaria Perception Check (DC 3, 5) - 6, 1, 6 (2 Successes) As the party enters the car, Zaria manages to hear a few words confirming someone else is in the car, but she is unable to pinpoint their exact location before they grow quiet. 51 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "<Clone that card.>" "<PROCESSING. . .>" Yelana Coding Check (DC 3, 5) - 4, 5, 4 (3 Successes) Yelana manages to get some of the key card's information that may prove useful in hacking future doors.
Classic_Spaceman Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "<Deactivate Night Mode.>" "<NIGHT MODE DEACTIVATED>" "Alright - Still not sure what we're looking for, but I've got some ideas. I'll check that grey case - Zaria, grab the pack from the top middle shelf. And just to be sure, <Scan for lifesigns.>." "<SCANNING. . .>"
Kintobor Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Alright - Still not sure what we're looking for, but I've got some ideas. I'll check that grey case - Zaria, grab the pack from the top middle shelf. "Do you mind if I ask you what your thought process is behind the pack in the top middle shelf?" Zaria asked. "I would prefer not to rummage through others luggage without permission of the attendant, personally. Seeing as how we cannot see anyone in this room, it leaves three options: they are hiding, they are invisible, or we are the only three people in here." Zaria waited for Yelana to grab the grey device on the lower shelf on the left, looking at it intently.
Waterbrick Down Posted July 11, 2021 Author Posted July 11, 2021 10 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "<Deactivate Night Mode.>" "<NIGHT MODE DEACTIVATED>" "Alright - Still not sure what we're looking for, but I've got some ideas. I'll check that grey case - Zaria, grab the pack from the top middle shelf. And just to be sure, <Scan for lifesigns.>." "<SCANNING. . .>" Yelana pulls the gray backpack and find it only full of clothes. Yelana Perception Check vs. Stealth Check - 6, 3, 4, 6, +1 (4 Successes) vs. 1, 5, 2, 3, 6, +1 (3 Successes) The group here's some noise from the left half of the car.
Kintobor Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 Zaria grabs the grey thing on the lower left rack and inspects it. "If this option bears no fruit..." She nods in the direction of the bin full of luggage.
Classic_Spaceman Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Kintobor said: "Do you mind if I ask you what your thought process is behind the pack in the top middle shelf?" Zaria asked. "It's big, and it's different from most of the other bags in here - We don't know what the package is, but it probably needs specialised containment of some kind." 32 minutes ago, Kintobor said: "I would prefer not to rummage through others luggage without permission of the attendant, personally." "What would we tell him? Maybe we could make up some shit about New Force terrorists planting a bomb on the train. . . That would give us an excuse to poke around, ask questions, and that sort of thing. Actually, I like that - Let's do that!" 22 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: The group here's some noise from the left half of the car. "Shit - <Enhance audio.>" "<ENHANCING. . .>" OoC: Spoiler @Waterbrick Down, @Kintobor There seems to be some confusion over what we are searching. Edited July 11, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman
Waterbrick Down Posted July 11, 2021 Author Posted July 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria grabs the grey thing on the lower left rack and inspects it. "If this option bears no fruit..." She nods in the direction of the bin full of luggage. Zaria grabs the grey piece of luggage and finds that it is actually pink by the luggage and looks to be a child's suitcase with colorful characters on the other side. 2 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "It's big, and it's different from most of the other bags in here - We don't know what the package is, but it probably needs specialised containment of some kind." "What would we tell him? Maybe we could make up some shit about New Force terrorists planting a bomb on the train. . . That would give us an excuse to poke around, ask questions, and that sort of thing. Actually, I like that - Let's do that!" "Shit - <Enhance audio.>" "<ENHANCING. . .>" MM Note: That's my fault, the piece you all are referring to is actually pink which is what threw me off. Also note, proficiency checks cannot be repeated unless the situation has changed.
Classic_Spaceman Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 3 hours ago, Waterbrick Down said: Yelana pulls the gray backpack and find it only full of clothes. "Nope. . . Okay." Tossing the backpack to the side, Yelana reached for the pack on the top middle shelf. "I might need a little help with this. Zaria?" 16 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: Zaria grabs the grey piece of luggage and finds that it is actually pink by the luggage and looks to be a child's suitcase with colorful characters on the other side. "Let me look at that. . . Kinda weird, since I haven't seen any children on the train." OoC: Spoiler 21 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: MM Note: Also note, proficiency checks cannot be repeated unless the situation has changed. What do you mean? 🤔
Waterbrick Down Posted July 11, 2021 Author Posted July 11, 2021 34 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Hide contents What do you mean? 🤔 3 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Shit - <Enhance audio.>" "<ENHANCING. . .>" MM Note: This. Yelana already made a perception check earlier.
Kintobor Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 Zaria ignored Yelana, placing the suitcase back on the shelf and began searching the large bin full of luggage, carefully placing any luggage taken out onto the ground. "Watch your language, Yelana. I would hope you do not kiss your mother with that mouth."
The Legonater Posted July 11, 2021 Posted July 11, 2021 15 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "What would we tell him? Maybe we could make up some shit about New Force terrorists planting a bomb on the train. . . That would give us an excuse to poke around, ask questions, and that sort of thing. Actually, I like that - Let's do that!" Weren't you the one going off about the necessity of being subtle? Not sure if announcing a bomb threat for shits and giggles is our prime course of action, here. As the others tear through packs, Soren walks over to the door on the opposite side of the room. Where do we reckon this leads?
Waterbrick Down Posted July 12, 2021 Author Posted July 12, 2021 18 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Nope. . . Okay." Tossing the backpack to the side, Yelana reached for the pack on the top middle shelf. "I might need a little help with this. Zaria?" Yelana notes the pack on the top middle shelf seems very heavy and shakes when she moves it. 16 hours ago, Kintobor said: Zaria ignored Yelana, placing the suitcase back on the shelf and began searching the large bin full of luggage, carefully placing any luggage taken out onto the ground. "Watch your language, Yelana. I would hope you do not kiss your mother with that mouth." As Zaria begins to unload the luggage bin, she startles backwards as a figure pushes her back. "Drat, I told you you weren't quiet enough." "I was hiding just fine, it's you and your ridiculous hat!" "Looks like we've got company."
Classic_Spaceman Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 44 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: Yelana notes the pack on the top middle shelf seems very heavy and shakes when she moves it. Yelana braces herself between the two shelves as she tries again to lift the pack. "Ugh. . . Zaria, I could really use a hand from the 'gun show' right now!" 17 hours ago, Kintobor said: "Watch your language, Yelana. I would hope you do not kiss your mother with that mouth." "Huh? Oh, that's just the code language I use to communicate with my visor - It doesn't translate, but it's nothing bad." 7 hours ago, The Legonater said: Weren't you the one going off about the necessity of being subtle? Not sure if announcing a bomb threat for shits and giggles is our prime course of action, here. As the others tear through packs, Soren walks over to the door on the opposite side of the room. Where do we reckon this leads? Yelana peered around from between the shelves to look at Soren. "Reactor room, probably. Standard layout of the train is two seating cars, a dining car, a baggage car, the reactor, and the engine - And talking to the attendant was Zaria's idea, not mine. I just think if we're going that route, we'll need a cover story. And it does make sense - Basically any power source can be rigged to explode." 46 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: Upon hearing the voices behind her, Yelana whipped her head around. "<Run species identification and cross-reference with our database.>" "<ANALYSING. . .>" 47 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Um, hi? Can we help you? Also, who, exactly, are you?"
The Legonater Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Looks like we've got company." Looks like we have illegal trespassers. Mind explaining yourselves? Soren places a hand on his blaster, ready to spring into action should a fight break out.
Classic_Spaceman Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Looks like we have illegal trespassers. Mind explaining yourselves? Soren places a hand on his blaster, ready to spring into action should a fight break out. Yelana dropped down from the shelf that she was standing on and stepped out of the alcove. "Take it easy, Soren - There's no need to start a fight."
Kintobor Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 37 minutes ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "Huh? Oh, that's just the code language I use to communicate with my visor - It doesn't translate, but it's nothing bad." Zaria furrowed her brow and looked at Yelana. "You and I both know what I meant, Yelana." As she turned her attention back to the luggage bin, she continued to rummage momentarily before being startled by the person pushing her back as they emerge from the pile. Instinctively reaching for the handle of her khopesh, she relaxed her stance when the figured ceased to engage with her. Still on edge, she looked to Soren and Yelana, then back to the stranger as her companions began asking questions.
Waterbrick Down Posted July 12, 2021 Author Posted July 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana braces herself between the two shelves as she tries again to lift the pack. "Ugh. . . Zaria, I could really use a hand from the 'gun show' right now!" "Huh? Oh, that's just the code language I use to communicate with my visor - It doesn't translate, but it's nothing bad." Yelana peered around from between the shelves to look at Soren. "Reactor room, probably. Standard layout of the train is two seating cars, a dining car, a baggage car, the reactor, and the engine - And talking to the attendant was Zaria's idea, not mine. I just think if we're going that route, we'll need a cover story. And it does make sense - Basically any power source can be rigged to explode." Upon hearing the voices behind her, Yelana whipped her head around. "<Run species identification and cross-reference with our database.>" "<ANALYSING. . .>" "Um, hi? Can we help you? Also, who, exactly, are you?" The pack remains too heavy to lift. Yelana Nature Check (DC 3) - 4, 5, 1 (2 Successes) Yelana is unsure of the species of the creature. "Well I'm Maba..." "Shut it wise guy, they don't need to know our names." "But Abam, maybe they're friendly?" "Uh..." 1 hour ago, The Legonater said: Looks like we have illegal trespassers. Mind explaining yourselves? Soren places a hand on his blaster, ready to spring into action should a fight break out. The individual(s) put a hand on their own blaster. "Just makin' our way to Con'Stop same as you. No one of significance."
The Legonater Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana dropped down from the shelf that she was standing on and stepped out of the alcove. "Take it easy, Soren - There's no need to start a fight." Soren gave dismissive snort. Remains to be seen. We were asked to clear the baggage car. If they don't move, well... 17 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Just makin' our way to Con'Stop same as you. No one of significance." Oh yeah? Show your boarding passes, then.
Classic_Spaceman Posted July 12, 2021 Posted July 12, 2021 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: "Well I'm Maba..." "Shut it wise guy, they don't need to know our names." "But Abam, maybe they're friendly?" "Uh..." "So, 'Maba' and 'Abam', is it? Which one of you is which?" 41 minutes ago, The Legonater said: Soren gave dismissive snort. Remains to be seen. We were asked to clear the baggage car. If they don't move, well... "Take a breath, Soren." 59 minutes ago, Waterbrick Down said: The individual(s) put a hand on their own blaster. "Just makin' our way to Con'Stop same as you. No one of significance." Yelana turned to face the paired figure. "You know, I actually buy that - You're either stowaways, petty thieves, or both. Not a threat to us, so let me ask you: Why do you want to get to Con'stap? And I apologise for my associate's. . . aggression - I don't know what he's been through, but if you take your hand off your blaster, he'll feel more comfortable." Edited July 12, 2021 by Classic_Spaceman
Waterbrick Down Posted July 12, 2021 Author Posted July 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: "So, 'Maba' and 'Abam', is it? Which one of you is which?" The figure with the beret speaks. "I don't think Abam wants me to tell you our names." 4 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said: Yelana turned to face the paired figure. "You know, I actually buy that - You're either stowaways, petty thieves, or both. Not a threat to us, so let me ask you: Why do you want to get to Con'stap? And I apologise for my associate's. . . aggression - I don't know what he's been through, but if you take your hand off your blaster, he'll feel more comfortable." "We've got a business transaction we're working..." "Shut your gab, you moron." Abam glares at Yelana, "Three versus two, I think I'll keep my hands right where they are."
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