Heroica: Glory Amongst the Star - Mission #8: The Enigmatic Mr. Fix-It

[Kintobor]

"Mmm... well... okay, then." Clover skittishly remains behind the door, clearly not fully trustful of Bers yet. Cassandra smirks as she turns to see the young dragon and then back to Bers.

"How about the loser buys drinks? I'm pretty sure ten credits would buy us both a cider from one of the festival vendors." Cassandra prepares with a more traditional fencing stance, lowering her sword in a preparation to respond. "Let us begin. En garde!"

PREPARE FOR BATTLE!!!

The Hero

Designation: B3R5 - 3rk (Dutch Thriceman)
Age: Unknown, Gender: Mechanical, Race: Adamite
Character Points: 0 / 14
Vitality: 6 / 6
Velocity: 2
Strength: 3
Skill: 2
Smarts: 1
Spirit: 1
Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 2, Intimidation 2, Athletics 2
Known Spells: None
Credits: 85
Equipment: Chain-Greatsword (Standard Kinetic Weapon) Mecha-Plate (Standard Kinetic Armour)
Inventory: Shield Booster, Energy Cell, Nanite Elixer, 2 Plasma Potions, Sawn-Off Shotgun (Standard Short Range Kinetic Weapon)

The "Enemy"

Mayor Cassandra Skyreach
Vitality: 6
Velocity: 3
Strength: 3
Skill: 3
Smarts: 2
Proficiencies: Piloting 2, Insight 2, Persuasion 2, Melee Weapons 2
Spirit: ---
Equipment: Captain's Power Rapier (Precision Kinetic Melee Weapon), Protective Leather Coat (Standard Energy Armour), Utility Belt (+1 success on Medicine and Engineering checks)
Inventory: Essence of Precaution
Credits: 220

Special Rule: Sparring Match- When a character hits zero vitality, they are not considered unstable. Combat ends when either character hits zero vitality. Health will be restored to full at the end of combat.

[Dutch Thriceman]

Bers starts of with an Oberhau stance and goes in for a strike on Cassandra, attacking her with mechanical finesse.

[samurai-turtle]

On 1/24/2022 at 8:48 PM, Kintobor said:

"Oh, I didn't mean to sound offended, dearie." The dwarven woman replies. "I can't say I know much about chimera culture, or the cultures of many other species, but I think it's important to have an open mind when dealing with strangers. It tends to bring in more profits." The dwarven woman giggles to herself. "Are you here for the festivities? Or are you here to see Mr. Fix-It? We get so many visitors nowadays ever since he moved in."

From what I understand most chimera(s) just adopt other cultures "festivities". Yes, mostly checking the festival out. But, I am going have to check out this "Mr. Fix-It". Is he hard to find? Or should I look for the long line to see him? 

[Kintobor]

Round One of the Sparring Match

Turn Order

Bers Attacks Cassandra- (4,4+1 Success) Three Successes vs (1,3,4) One Success. Two Damage to Cassandra

Cassandra Attacks Bers- (4,6+2 Successes) Four Successes vs (1,5+1 Success) Two Successes Two Damage. Moves to D2

Bers opens up the duel with a hefty swing, striking Cassandra and catching her off guard, her rapier doing little to block the weight of the adamite's blade. She stumbles as she moves from her position on the stairs and into the snow, deftly parrying Bers' follow up swing as she moves against his strike. She responds by striking Bers with her thin blade as he opens himself up for an attack. While Bers' swing and stance have more weight behind them, he quickly finds that Cassandra's form with a rapier is equal parts precision as it is insight into his openings. Cassandra grins as she returns to a fighting stance.

"Good opening strike, Bers. You have better form than most of the moronic pirates I hunted down. Now then, show me more of what you're made of." She prepares herself for Bers' next move.

Designation: B3R5 - 3rk (Dutch Thriceman)
Age: Unknown, Gender: Mechanical, Race: Adamite
Character Points: 0 / 14
Vitality: 4 / 6
Velocity: 2
Strength: 3
Skill: 2
Smarts: 1
Spirit: 1
Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 2, Intimidation 2, Athletics 2
Known Spells: None
Credits: 85
Equipment: Chain-Greatsword (Standard Kinetic Weapon) Mecha-Plate (Standard Kinetic Armour)
Inventory: Shield Booster, Energy Cell, Nanite Elixer, 2 Plasma Potions, Sawn-Off Shotgun (Standard Short Range Kinetic Weapon)

The "Enemy"

Mayor Cassandra Skyreach
Vitality: 4/6
Velocity: 3
Strength: 3
Skill: 3
Smarts: 2
Proficiencies: Piloting 2, Insight 2, Persuasion 2, Melee Weapons 2
Spirit: ---
Equipment: Captain's Power Rapier (Precision Kinetic Melee Weapon), Protective Leather Coat (Standard Energy Armour), Utility Belt (+1 success on Medicine and Engineering checks)
Inventory: Essence of Precaution
Credits: 220

Special Rule: Sparring Match- When a character hits zero vitality, they are not considered unstable. Combat ends when either character hits zero vitality. Health will be restored to full at the end of combat.

Meanwhile...

3 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

From what I understand most chimera(s) just adopt other cultures "festivities". Yes, mostly checking the festival out. But, I am going have to check out this "Mr. Fix-It". Is he hard to find? Or should I look for the long line to see him? 

"Well, I suppose that makes sense. Chimerans haven't been around for a very long time. Well, I hope in some capacity you adopt some of our traditions into your personal life. Harvest Week may end with the Day of Solitude, but it's a reminder that we all have a responsibility and a role to play in our communities: no one is comfortable unless we are all comfortable." The dwarven woman points down the street to the far end of town. "If you're looking for Mr. Fix-It's workshop, just keeping following the road until you see the barn: that's it. There's a small wind turbine outside the building, but most likely you'll find it from the crowd of people outside." She sighs and leans on the table, fondly looking down the street. "I swear, that Fix-It's a real saviour, I tell you."

[Dutch Thriceman]

5 hours ago, Kintobor said:

Bers opens up the duel with a hefty swing, striking Cassandra and catching her off guard, her rapier doing little to block the weight of the adamite's blade. She stumbles as she moves from her position on the stairs and into the snow, deftly parrying Bers' follow up swing as she moves against his strike. She responds by striking Bers with her thin blade as he opens himself up for an attack. While Bers' swing and stance have more weight behind them, he quickly finds that Cassandra's form with a rapier is equal parts precision as it is insight into his openings. Cassandra grins as she returns to a fighting stance.

 

"Good opening strike, Bers. You have better form than most of the moronic pirates I hunted down. Now then, show me more of what you're made of." She prepares herself for Bers' next move.

"For a meatling your not so bad yourself miss Skyreach."

As Bers takes an unterhau stance he re-positions himself adjacent to Cassandra, right as he is about to strike he feints and switches from unter to middelhau stance going in for another attack.

[Kintobor]

Round 2

 

Turn Order

Bers Moves to C2, Attacks Cassandra: (4,5+1 Success) Three Successes vs (1,2,3) Three Failures. Three Damage

Cassandra attacks Bers: (4,5+2 Successes) Four Successes vs (1,5+1 Success) Two Successes Two Damage

Bers' feint succeeds with spectacular fashion, nearly knocking Cassandra off her feet. She takes a moment to recuperate as her rapier holds out against a follow up attack from the adamite in a flash of steel. Cassandra's rapier finds its way back into a spot between Bers armour as it punctures through. Cassandra removes the hair from her eyes, as she takes a few deep breaths. She smiles.

"Either you knock me on my megablocks here, or your buying drinks, Bers. Come and show me what you've got!"

The Hero

Designation: B3R5 - 3rk (Dutch Thriceman)
Age: Unknown, Gender: Mechanical, Race: Adamite
Character Points: 0 / 14
Vitality: 2 / 6
Velocity: 2
Strength: 3
Skill: 2
Smarts: 1
Spirit: 1
Proficiencies: Melee Weapons 2, Intimidation 2, Athletics 2
Known Spells: None
Credits: 85
Equipment: Chain-Greatsword (Standard Kinetic Weapon) Mecha-Plate (Standard Kinetic Armour)
Inventory: Shield Booster, Energy Cell, Nanite Elixer, 2 Plasma Potions, Sawn-Off Shotgun (Standard Short Range Kinetic Weapon)

The "Enemy"

Mayor Cassandra Skyreach
Vitality: 1/6
Velocity: 3
Strength: 3
Skill: 3
Smarts: 2
Proficiencies: Piloting 2, Insight 2, Persuasion 2, Melee Weapons 2
Spirit: ---
Equipment: Captain's Power Rapier (Precision Kinetic Melee Weapon), Protective Leather Coat (Standard Energy Armour), Utility Belt (+1 success on Medicine and Engineering checks)
Inventory: Essence of Precaution
Credits: 220

Special Rule: Sparring Match- When a character hits zero vitality, they are not considered unstable. Combat ends when either character hits zero vitality. Health will be restored to full at the end of combat.

MM Note: Everyone else holding up alright? C_S? samurai-turtle? If there's issues, let me know.

[Dutch Thriceman]

7 hours ago, Kintobor said:

Bers' feint succeeds with spectacular fashion, nearly knocking Cassandra off her feet. She takes a moment to recuperate as her rapier holds out against a follow up attack from the adamite in a flash of steel. Cassandra's rapier finds its way back into a spot between Bers armour as it punctures through. Cassandra removes the hair from her eyes, as she takes a few deep breaths. She smiles.

"Either you knock me on my megablocks here, or your buying drinks, Bers. Come and show me what you've got!"

"You seem to be enjoying yourself miss Skyreach, well so is this unit."

Bers goes all in for his final attack, as a flurry of two-handed swings with his Chain-Greatsword flies towards Cassandra.

7 hours ago, Kintobor said:

MM Note: Everyone else holding up alright? C_S? samurai-turtle? If there's issues, let me know.

OOC: I was just about to mention something myself haha.

 

Edited January 30, 2022 by Dutch Thriceman

[samurai-turtle]

On 1/27/2022 at 7:28 PM, Kintobor said:

"Well, I suppose that makes sense. Chimerans haven't been around for a very long time. Well, I hope in some capacity you adopt some of our traditions into your personal life. Harvest Week may end with the Day of Solitude, but it's a reminder that we all have a responsibility and a role to play in our communities: no one is comfortable unless we are all comfortable." The dwarven woman points down the street to the far end of town. "If you're looking for Mr. Fix-It's workshop, just keeping following the road until you see the barn: that's it. There's a small wind turbine outside the building, but most likely you'll find it from the crowd of people outside." She sighs and leans on the table, fondly looking down the street. "I swear, that Fix-It's a real saviour, I tell you." 

So the stories about him being some sort of criminal is not true? 

Turning twords Yelana. How long do you suppose a dual last? 

OoC:

Not sure what else I am should be doing? It seems like the fight is the main priority at the moment.

 

[Kintobor]

21 minutes ago, samurai-turtle said:

So the stories about him being some sort of criminal is not true?

"A criminal?!" The dwarven woman looks taken aback, almost as if the thought has never crossed her mind. "Mr. Fix-It has been a pillar of our community ever since he came to our town some... oh, six months ago I believe?" The dwarven woman ponders on the circumstances for a moment before nodding. "Yeah, six months ago. He hasn't so much as hurt a flea, let alone done anything remotely criminal."

MM Note: Apologies if I wasn't clear. You are free to move around to any location mentioned in town. If you wanted to go to Mr. Fix-It's workshop, you could. If you want to see what Bers is up to, you could do that too. This was meant to be a side thing for Bers, not a main thing to drag away from you two. Sorry if there was any miscommunication on my part. This is a fairly open ended mission, so if you would like to investigate a location mentioned, feel free to move there. I should note though, some locations might benefit from being together as a group. 

So far, the inn, the shooting range, Fix-It's workshop, and Cassandra's manor house are all areas that have been mentioned, but feel free to poke around and use the information you have to investigate.

I will run Bers' combat round in a little bit.

[Kintobor]

Round 3

Turn Order

Bers Attacks Cassandra: (4,3+1 Success) Two Successes vs (1,2,4) One Success. One Damage. KO!

Gripping his blade, Bers slices upward, knocking Cassandra back into the snow. Despite an attempt to deflect the oncoming attack, she hits the ground as she loses the grip of her rapier, landing a few feet away from her. Bers stood victorious as Cassandra steps up, brushing herself off of the cold snow on the ground.

"Well... I guess drinks are on me."

Bers is Victorious!

Clover scurries out from the door as Cassandra stands up, gripping her leg in a hug.

"Are you alright? Are you hurt?"

"No, no. I'm alright, Clover. A little sore, but I should be fine." The mayor pats the dragon wyrmling on the head as she looks to Bers. "Well fought. Your armour is quite solid. Anything less and I think I might've had the upper hand. Needless to say, you're no rookie if your changing stances that well." She picks up her rapier and sheathes it into it's scabbard. "Where did you learn to fight like that, if you don't mind me asking?"

[Classic_Spaceman]

OoC: 

Spoiler

On 1/29/2022 at 11:46 PM, Kintobor said:

 

MM Note: Everyone else holding up alright? C_S? If there's issues, let me know.

I have been having issues with Depression over the past week, but I am OK otherwise - Thank you for checking! 👍

 

On 1/22/2022 at 1:40 PM, Kintobor said:

"I'm keeping my eyes on you two. You're both a bunch of sneak thieves if you ask me." Toby responds, pointing to himself with two fingers and then throwing them back at Yelana and Polaris. The two humans walk away from the stall and into the crowd.

Yelana took a sip of her coffee as the two Humans walked away; <Tag them - Where are they headed?>, she thought, turning her attention back to the baked goods. 

OoC: 

Spoiler

De-Equip Translator Cube -> Equip Farsight Goggles -> Perception check. 

 

On 1/22/2022 at 1:40 PM, Kintobor said:

"My husband does all the cookies and pastries while I knead and bake all the breads and pretzels we sell. Traditionally dwarves would use a family forge for many purposes: the word hearth and forge are same in the dwarven language. You bake with the forge, you heat iron and metal in the forge: it is a place of creation and community. Families come together and pass down their skills and traditions around the forge."

Walking up to the forge, Yelana took her wallet out and scanned over five Credits. 
"Uh, hi. I'll have a croissant; thanks." 
She paused, placing her wallet back into her belt. 
"So, uh. . . Are those two regulars here, or are they just in town for the festival?" 
 

Edited January 31, 2022 by Classic_Spaceman

[Classic_Spaceman]

15 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

Turning twords Yelana. How long do you suppose a dual last? 

She shrugged, taking a bite of the croissant. "No idea; I'm not really a dualist", Yelana answered casually, trying not to draw attention to the fact that she and Polaris were working together. 

15 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

So the stories about him being some sort of criminal is not true? 

Yelana froze and clenched her jaw; "What the shit?! You're blowing our godsdamn cover! Are you trying to get us caught?!", she thought, before composing herself. . . Somewhat. 

15 hours ago, Kintobor said:

"A criminal?!" The dwarven woman looks taken aback, almost as if the thought has never crossed her mind. "Mr. Fix-It has been a pillar of our community ever since he came to our town some... oh, six months ago I believe?" The dwarven woman ponders on the circumstances for a moment before nodding. "Yeah, six months ago. He hasn't so much as hurt a flea, let alone done anything remotely criminal."

Yelana glanced uncomfortably between Polaris and the woman, then took a breath. 
"Festivals always have a couple weirdos, am I right?", Yelana said, as convincingly as she could, then nibbled a bit of her croissant. 
"So, uh, which way's the marksmanship contest?" 
 

OoC: 

Spoiler

Yelana now has 55 Credits. 

 

[Dutch Thriceman]

13 hours ago, Kintobor said:

"Well... I guess drinks are on me."

"Yes... so do I guess... I mean that drinks are on you haha."

13 hours ago, Kintobor said:

 

"No, no. I'm alright, Clover. A little sore, but I should be fine." The mayor pats the dragon wyrmling on the head as she looks to Bers. "Well fought. Your armour is quite solid. Anything less and I think I might've had the upper hand. Needless to say, you're no rookie if your changing stances that well." She picks up her rapier and sheathes it into it's scabbard. "Where did you learn to fight like that, if you don't mind me asking?"

"Well, to be honest miss Skyreach, this unit was practically built for combat. However I also spent some considerable time honing my skills at the 'Heroica Training Center', what about you miss Skyreach, I heard you mention moronic pirates? I'd love to hear more about it over the drink you owe me."

[samurai-turtle]

17 hours ago, Classic_Spaceman said:

She shrugged, taking a bite of the croissant. "No idea; I'm not really a dualist", Yelana answered casually, trying not to draw attention to the fact that she and Polaris were working together. 

Yelana froze and clenched her jaw; "What the shit?! You're blowing our godsdamn cover! Are you trying to get us caught?!", she thought, before composing herself. . . Somewhat. 

Yelana glanced uncomfortably between Polaris and the woman, then took a breath. 
"Festivals always have a couple weirdos, am I right?", Yelana said, as convincingly as she could, then nibbled a bit of her croissant. 
"So, uh, which way's the marksmanship contest?" 
 

OoC: 

  Reveal hidden contents

Yelana now has 55 Credits. 

 

Polaris' eyes narrowed for a second (or two). I only asked because you look like a fighter yourself. Trying to play along with whatever game Yelana was playing now. 

What is your problem? It looks like someone punched you in the face. 

Who knows I might see you their later. I am going to check out the inn. Who knows I might run into Bers along the way. Polaris is not sure who she is talking to at this point. 

 

[Kintobor]

On 1/31/2022 at 8:26 AM, Classic_Spaceman said:

Yelana glanced uncomfortably between Polaris and the woman, then took a breath. 

"Festivals always have a couple weirdos, am I right?", Yelana said, as convincingly as she could, then nibbled a bit of her croissant. 
"So, uh, which way's the marksmanship contest?"

"... I suppose..." The dwarven woman shrugs. As Yelana bites into her croissant, she feels inspired by the fluffiness and richness of the dough. Yelana's next skill check is made with +1 Success.

"If you head down the street it's in a large field. You can't miss the benches and the range." The dwarven woman points down the street. "It won't start for awhile, but if you wanted to speak to an organizer to sign up, one should be there."

Meanwhile...

*image coming soon*

Polaris heads to the Knothole Inn, a quaint but spacious two story building made of brick and wood. Large power cables ruin the immersion of it being an old rustic inn as they run along the outside roof and along the outside walls; metal pipes sticking out amidst chimneys. The inside of the inn is far more immersive in it's atmosphere: a large fireplace crackles and burns, warming up the foyer as a few tables host guests in the entrance hall. What it lacks in the grandeur of the Grand Ebria it makes up with in it's charm. A clerk works behind a large desk, a repository of card keys hanging behind them.

"Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise!" The adamite approaches Polaris with a large satchel strapped around his shoulder, the weight of the bag's contents apparent from his constant adjustment of it. "Polaris, correct? I hope I'm not being too intrusive: Bers was quite the fond company on the bus and I was hoping to speak to you." He outstretches a hand to shake Polaris'. "I am Professor Avgustus Leopold. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. Bers told me your group is here to see if you Mr. Fix-It could fix your guild's gear. Is that correct?" Avgustus smiles, his pearly whites shining.

 

On 1/31/2022 at 1:58 PM, Dutch Thriceman said:

 

"Well, to be honest miss Skyreach, this unit was practically built for combat. However I also spent some considerable time honing my skills at the 'Heroica Training Center', what about you miss Skyreach, I heard you mention moronic pirates? I'd love to hear more about it over the drink you owe me."

"Sounds like a plan. Why don't we mosey on over to the shooting range? I technically need to be there soon to oversee the competition. We can stop by a beer or cider stand and I'll grab us both a drink?" She reaches down to pick up Clover and moves to close her ajar door.

"Heroica... hmm. That's the new upstart mercenary guild, isn't it?" Cassandra asks. "If I was younger I might've been compelled by such a guild... maybe, but now..." She looks down at Clover in her arms as he nuzzles against her chest. "... I'm not so sure."

"I hunted pirates for Ark Victoire as a Free Captain. I was captain of the Comet of the Commonwealth. I sailed the star for five decades and hunted pirates from Aluriel to Port Drandora. It was exciting... and heartbreaking." She moves down the path and out of her yard. "I left and became mayor of Knothole. It can be boring around here, but... boring can be nice at times."

Edited February 2, 2022 by Kintobor

[Dutch Thriceman]

14 hours ago, Kintobor said:

"Sounds like a plan. Why don't we mosey on over to the shooting range? I technically need to be there soon to oversee the competition. We can stop by a beer or cider stand and I'll grab us both a drink?" She reaches down to pick up Clover and moves to close her ajar door.

"Heroica... hmm. That's the new upstart mercenary guild, isn't it?" Cassandra asks. "If I was younger I might've been compelled by such a guild... maybe, but now..." She looks down at Clover in her arms as he nuzzles against her chest. "... I'm not so sure."

"I hunted pirates for Ark Victoire as a Free Captain. I was captain of the Comet of the Commonwealth. I sailed the star for five decades and hunted pirates from Aluriel to Port Drandora. It was exciting... and heartbreaking." She moves down the path and out of her yard. "I left and became mayor of Knothole. It can be boring around here, but... boring can be nice at times."

"Sounds good miss Skyreach, both the shooting range as well as the beer or cider stand."

"Yes, well some would prefer to call themselves adventurers or some such though. This unit has no such inclination, a job is a job."

"Sounds like you've lead an exciting life..." Bers takes pause at hearing Cassandra mention heartbreak "... heartbreaking miss Skyreach? I don't mean to be intrusive, if you rather not talk about it we shall leave it at that."

[samurai-turtle]

On 2/1/2022 at 8:06 PM, Kintobor said:

*image coming soon*

Polaris heads to the Knothole Inn, a quaint but spacious two story building made of brick and wood. Large power cables ruin the immersion of it being an old rustic inn as they run along the outside roof and along the outside walls; metal pipes sticking out amidst chimneys. The inside of the inn is far more immersive in it's atmosphere: a large fireplace crackles and burns, warming up the foyer as a few tables host guests in the entrance hall. What it lacks in the grandeur of the Grand Ebria it makes up with in it's charm. A clerk works behind a large desk, a repository of card keys hanging behind them.

Still wondering what is up with Yelana, Polaris couldn't really take in the view of the inn because...

On 2/1/2022 at 8:06 PM, Kintobor said:

"Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise!" The adamite approaches Polaris with a large satchel strapped around his shoulder, the weight of the bag's contents apparent from his constant adjustment of it. "Polaris, correct? I hope I'm not being too intrusive: Bers was quite the fond company on the bus and I was hoping to speak to you." He outstretches a hand to shake Polaris'. "I am Professor Avgustus Leopold. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. Bers told me your group is here to see if you Mr. Fix-It could fix your guild's gear. Is that correct?" Avgustus smiles, his pearly whites shining. 

What? Oh, Bers' friend from the bus. And you do that antiquated ritual. MILES shake the "man's" hand. 

/// Yes ma'am. As the machine awkwardly shake the offered hand. 

I don't know what Bers told you on the bus. All I know is we are to check out this "Mr. Fix-It". Personal I think someone wants to recruit him and this is some form of checking the guy out. 

[Kintobor]

11 hours ago, Dutch Thriceman said:

"Sounds good miss Skyreach, both the shooting range as well as the beer or cider stand."

"Yes, well some would prefer to call themselves adventurers or some such though. This unit has no such inclination, a job is a job."

"Sounds like you've lead an exciting life..." Bers takes pause at hearing Cassandra mention heartbreak "... heartbreaking miss Skyreach? I don't mean to be intrusive, if you rather not talk about it we shall leave it at that."

"Hmm. I can't really say I hold your world view." Cassandra comments towards Bers. "It is good to have convictions and passion in what you do. Otherwise you are merely wasting what time we have to experience the world." She pauses. "I did lead an exciting life, but I put it behind me to take care of Clover."

Bers Persuasion Check (DC: 3): (3,4,4) Two Successes

Cassandra looks down at Clover and then back to Bers. "It's not a story you'd be interested in, I assure you." Moving their way through town and the bustling crowds, Cassandra stops by at a cider stall, paying ten credits for a mug for both her and Bers. "Here. Bottoms up."

"... are you sure this is the best idea? Drinking cider now?"

"One glass will be fine." Cassandra assures the concerned looking dragon.

48 minutes ago, samurai-turtle said:

What? Oh, Bers' friend from the bus. And you do that antiquated ritual. MILES shake the "man's" hand. 

/// Yes ma'am. As the machine awkwardly shake the offered hand. 

I don't know what Bers told you on the bus. All I know is we are to check out this "Mr. Fix-It". Personal I think someone wants to recruit him and this is some form of checking the guy out. 

Avgustus returns the handshake with MILES as best he can.

"Ah hahaha, yes. I must admit, I didn't know your machine was sentient. Greetings to you as well, friend." Avgustus looks to Polaris worryingly. "Recruit Mr. Fix-It? Goodness. That's quite the possibility. Tell me, what makes you think such a possibility exists?"

[Classic_Spaceman]

OoC: 

Spoiler

On 1/31/2022 at 7:47 AM, Classic_Spaceman said:

Yelana took a sip of her coffee as the two Humans walked away; <Tag them - Where are they headed?>, she thought, turning her attention back to the baked goods. 

OoC: 

  Reveal hidden contents

De-Equip Translator Cube -> Equip Farsight Goggles -> Perception check. 

"So, uh. . . Are those two regulars here, or are they just in town for the festival?" 
 

Did you miss these? 
 

On 2/1/2022 at 8:06 PM, Kintobor said:

Yelana's next skill check is made with +1 Success.

How will this work, exactly? 

 

[Kintobor]

MM Note: Apologies, I actually did miss those.

Yelana Perception Check (DC: 3): (2,4,4,5 +1 Success): Four Successes

Looking into the crowd, Yelana manages to spot the duo moving through the crowd, following the flow of foot traffic as they loiter around stalls and eye the goods. Occasionally they turn back and look towards Yelana and Polaris, but never long enough that the average person would notice. They seem to be looking around not just at the heroes, but observing the festival in general.

"Locals... I don't think so. Unless they just moved into town I've never seen them before. Of course, we get a lot of visitors to Knothole this time of year. Family, friends, people from some of the neighbouring communities: it's always packed. Not that it's a bad thing! I actually quite like the Harvest Festival. It's always so festive and everyone's in a merry mood!" The dwarf leans in to whisper. "Also, the sales aren't bad either."

So, you get the benefit of buying the pastries immediately. The benefit of the croissant is that you receive a +1 success to your next skill proficiency check.

[samurai-turtle]

On 2/2/2022 at 10:14 PM, Kintobor said:

 

"Ah hahaha, yes. I must admit, I didn't know your machine was sentient. Greetings to you as well, friend." Avgustus looks to Polaris worryingly. "Recruit Mr. Fix-It? Goodness. That's quite the possibility. Tell me, what makes you think such a possibility exists?"

At the mention of sentience. Well I never thought of it, about him...

/// I am a "War Machine" I have to know what I am targeting. For example I would have to know a tree from a rock. But on another note what is sentience, would your pet be sentient? 

I am probably just add two and three to get seven. I only mention it because the old hotel we are stationed at is in a renovation state. And some one who could fix all most anything might be very handy. But our main objective here is to identify "Mr. Fix-It" and I guess to make sure he is not some kind of criminal. 

[Kintobor]

17 hours ago, samurai-turtle said:

At the mention of sentience. Well I never thought of it, about him...

/// I am a "War Machine" I have to know what I am targeting. For example I would have to know a tree from a rock. But on another note what is sentience, would your pet be sentient? 

I am probably just add two and three to get seven. I only mention it because the old hotel we are stationed at is in a renovation state. And some one who could fix all most anything might be very handy. But our main objective here is to identify "Mr. Fix-It" and I guess to make sure he is not some kind of criminal. 

"Well, sentience is an interesting thing. I would be surprised if MILES was created using livecode, but it isn't unheard of. All adamites have been programmed with livecode instead of standard deadcode to give us sentience. It's what differentiates me from the driver of the bus. The bus driver was programmed to get him from point a to point b. I would need to have a program that simple to rely on."

As Polaris describes the situation, Avgustus looks around, leaning into Polaris to speak in a hushed voice. "I have heard that Mr. Fix-It's a mechanical genius. He can fix watches, toasters, bicycles, you name it, he can fix it. This includes weapons from what I've heard." He lifts his hefty satchel up. "I have brought something for him to fix myself, but you believe this Mr. Fix-It is a criminal? Attempting to be poached? Under what pretenses do you believe so?"

[samurai-turtle]

On 2/4/2022 at 11:15 PM, Kintobor said:

As Polaris describes the situation, Avgustus looks around, leaning into Polaris to speak in a hushed voice. "I have heard that Mr. Fix-It's a mechanical genius. He can fix watches, toasters, bicycles, you name it, he can fix it. This includes weapons from what I've heard." He lifts his hefty satchel up. "I have brought something for him to fix myself, but you believe this Mr. Fix-It is a criminal? Attempting to be poached? Under what pretenses do you believe so?"

Well someone think it is a possibility. They noticed some coincidences and wanted to be sure. For the "poaching" it is mostly just my over active imagination, I got no such proof that any one wants to recruit him. ... Now that you mentioned it I should think of a reason to see the guy. You think he could do something with MILES here? 

/// Now you want to up grade me. 

The last time you did it without my knowledge. Plus, you did have help with Roderick. I don't think this is much different... 

[Classic_Spaceman]

On 2/3/2022 at 10:11 PM, Kintobor said:

"Locals... I don't think so. Unless they just moved into town I've never seen them before. Of course, we get a lot of visitors to Knothole this time of year. Family, friends, people from some of the neighbouring communities: it's always packed. Not that it's a bad thing! I actually quite like the Harvest Festival. It's always so festive and everyone's in a merry mood!" 

"That's what I'd suspected", Yelana thought to herself. 

On 2/1/2022 at 8:06 PM, Kintobor said:

"If you head down the street it's in a large field. You can't miss the benches and the range." The dwarven woman points down the street. "It won't start for awhile, but if you wanted to speak to an organizer to sign up, one should be there."

Yelana nodded absentmindedly. 
"Thanks. . . " 
Yelana walked away from the bakery, initially towards the field where the marksmanship contest was to take place. She stopped; "Six months ago?", she thought, "Way too much of a coincidence, and with those amateur mercs around. . . Ah, screw it.". She turned and began walking purposefully towards Mr. Fix-It's workshop, keeping an eye on the crowds as she did. 

OoC: 

Spoiler

Perception check. 

 

[Dutch Thriceman]

On 2/3/2022 at 4:14 AM, Kintobor said:

Cassandra stops by at a cider stall, paying ten credits for a mug for both her and Bers. "Here. Bottoms up."

"... are you sure this is the best idea? Drinking cider now?"

"One glass will be fine." Cassandra assures the concerned looking dragon.

Bers drinks the mug and looks around for his companions, perception check.