Chat Log List - 2023 10 06 - Rum Runner - Formatted - Story
BOB as you all explain to each other what youa re planning on doing as you have land in sight
BOB and it is early in the morning
Vee Barlett: points to Rothuss and indicates he better get over here. Now.
Vee Barlett: NOW, Rothuss.
Rothuss Carder: sips at his rum and leans back on a crate and looks back at Vee.
Rothuss Carder: Yah?
Vee Barlett: I'm going to cut you off if you don't get over here. Or you want the whole crew to know?
Rothuss Carder: Sorry, Cap'n. If you called me over, I didn't hear it.
Rothuss Carder: saunters over to Vee's side.
Vee Barlett: That's how you drown.
Vee Barlett -> Rothuss Carder: Only an idiot causes chaos on a ship. I ain't quite sure HOW you did it, but you make it clear it was you. Sleezy way to flirt, ain't it? BUT...
Vee Barlett -> Rothuss Carder: You do that on another ship? Maybe one we're coming up to soon? I'll look past that, yeah?
Vee Barlett -> Rothuss Carder: Capisce?
Vee Barlett: HEY LIRTH! How far you think land is from here?
Vee Barlett: doesn't wait for Rothuss to answer and gets back to Cap'nning
Rothuss Carder -> Vee Barlett: Hmm... I think I get your drift, Cap'n, Sir.
Vee Barlett -> Rothuss Carder: gives a small nod in acknowledgement of hearing him
Rothuss Carder: smirks as he takes another sip from his cup.
Lirtimya: [SKILL] Distance Sense [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 12]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 15]
-> Lirtimya: Under 6 miles
Lirtimya: Looks to see about how far they are from the land
Vee Barlett: Hmm, anyone see any of the dolphins about?
Jericho: Peers
Jericho: Peers
Lirtimya: Just under 6 miles Vee
Jericho: I dont' see any Dolphins Vee
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 4]
Vee Barlett: looks for signs of the Flying Fish
-> Vee Barlett: THAT Vee can spot, there is a small boat that is floating, looks to be abandoned from the Flying Fish, they likely beat you to the island but at the cost of getting rid of everything that the boat was carrying
BOB Vee does not see any dolphins, as one jumps over the ship and SLAPS her on the side of the head then dives back in
Jericho: I FOUND ONE VEE!
Jericho: Excitedly
Jericho: Supressing a laugh
Jericho: [SKILL] Veterinary Healing [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 11]
Vee Barlett : [Translation] Ah, sorry. I get focused when we're coming upon land. You find anything?
Rothuss Carder: strolls back to his spot and resumes his seat.
<font color="#000000">GM : [Translation] Fishing is good
Vee Barlett : [Translation] You see that little boat drop any bottles overboard?
Vee Barlett: Hmm, I see what I think to be the Flying Fish, but it looks abandoned. Damn. I was hoping we'd avoid goin' on land.
Vee Barlett: Might need you smooth talkers again. And a better job of hunting them down. Can't let them leave Mizzan. You all got me?
<font color="#000000">GM : [Translation] boat flop sand
Vee Barlett: makes a note to see if the Flying Fish stays abandoned after they finish up here to maybe borrow it for an extended period of time.
Vee Barlett : [Translation] Boat flop sand? I don't know that phrase.
Vee Barlett: HEY! YOU ALL AWAKE OR NOT?
Vee Barlett: to the crew
Levi Reed: Yeah yeah yeah
<font color="#000000">GM : [Translation] sleep on sand
Rothuss Carder: tosses back the last of his drink and checks his gear.
Vee Barlett : [Translation] They're asleep on the sand??
Vee Barlett : [Translation] You willing to take one or two of us there?
<font color="#000000">GM : [Translation] Take close sand
MeLange: whoa what's going on?
Vee Barlett : [Translation] Let me check with my pod. One sec (whistling chirp).
Vee Barlett: Hmm...
Lirtimya: I wouldn't call myself one of the "smooth talkers"you're referring to, but I can help elsewhere
<font color="#000000">GM : [Translation] Chirp
Vee Barlett: Who wants to sneak up on some sleeping scumbag?
MeLange: oh oh!
MeLange: raises hand
Vee Barlett: points to Melange
MeLange: yes!
MeLange: pumps fist in success
BOB TO be clear, the Flame can get you to the same spot just as fast
BOB BUT yes you want a landing party
BOB Particularly those who can swim
Rothuss Carder: Tell me where to go and what to do, Cap'n.
Vee Barlett: some can stay on the ship, and some can go with the dolphins if they want. They say our prey is asleep on the sand and they'll lead us there...
Levi Reed: Sounds like it might be fun
Vee Barlett: Lirt! You comfortable being in charge on the ship? You're a damn fine First Mate.
Lirtimya: Yeah I can do that, I'll make sure we get there in one piece
Vee Barlett: Thank ya, m'am.
BOB Just a roll to hold on to the dolphins
BOB It is a question of how many to go as your Dolphin Attack Force and the rest on the Flame, the ship will arrive about 5 to 10 minutes after the Dolphins do
BOB Sounds like Vee, Melange, Rothuss on Dolphine Attack Force and the rest on the Flame following as fast as possible behind?
BOB So need swimming checks from Vee, Rothus and Melange
BOB and then Navigation check from Lirth
BOB and Strength checks from the rest for adding to the rowing
Rothuss Carder: stashes most of his gear below, especially any instruments that would be damaged by water.
Vee Barlett: Rothuss, you're swimming with the dolphins.
MeLange: [SKILL] Swimming [MOD:STR] (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 9]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Swimming [MOD:STR] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 9]
Lirtimya: [SKILL] Navigation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 8]
Rothuss Carder: nods briskly and smirks.
Rothuss Carder: Of course, Cap'n. Whatever you say, Cap'n.
Vee Barlett: mutters, "Better than the fishes. Remember that."
MeLange: have fun rowing! <tee hee>
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Swimming [MOD:STR] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 4]
Jericho: [CHECK] Strength (vs. Target 8) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 9]
Rothuss Carder: tips over backwards off the side of the ship into the sea.
Vee Barlett: gracefully dives in
MeLange: Cannonball!
BOB So the three Dolphin Attack Force (keeping to the theme) move quickly through the waves, enjoying the surfing and quick dives. There is a school of tuna that goes by and Vee needs an animal handling check or something you think you can use to stop them from being distracted
MeLange: [SKILL] Animal Lore [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 8]
Levi Reed: [CHECK] Strength (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 15]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 8] [d20 = 4]
Rothuss Carder: grins wildly as he is pulled across the waves.
-> MeLange: Melange can recommend to Vee that convincing the dolphins there are better fish or prey at the boat can stop them from heading towards the tuna
MeLange: Hey Vee
Vee Barlett: Yeah?
MeLange: The dolphins, think you could tell em there are better prey somewhere else? Like around the ship?
MeLange: could be a good distraction, you know dolphins only one thing on their mind
Vee Barlett : [Translation] There's better eatin' near the sand. Easier to catch when you scare them all into the shallows. Think of how many fish you'd get that way! It's where them schools often feed before they venture deeper.
Vee Barlett: gives Melange a quick salute
MeLange: that was loud
Vee Barlett: grins
Vee Barlett: I keep tell y'all it sounds better underwater, but they can still understand it all the same above.
MeLange: think they bought it?
Dolphin : [Translation] Fish fast here
Dolphin : [Translation] fish taste good
Vee Barlett : [Translation] Too fast here. You run them onto the sand, tho? They can't escape ya. And ya got us to help toss them to ya.
Dolphin : [Translation] Chase to sand!
Dolphin : [Translation] Chase to Sand!
Vee Barlett : [Translation] YEEHAW!
Dolphin : [Translation] Chase to Sand!
BOB and suddenly the Dolphins veer around and start to surround some of the tuna and drive them towards the beach
BOB You are caught in a rodeo
Vee Barlett: Oh well... I mean that also works?
MeLange: good try though
BOB New swimming checks please
BOB As the Flame has now overtaken the Dolphin Attack Force
MeLange: Dolphins you can't reason with em
Vee Barlett: Hold tight, fellas! They're going to try to run the tuna up on the sand. Which is where we need to go anyways.
Rothuss Carder: just holds on, obviously having a blast.
Vee Barlett: Hmm, although being smacked by tuna could be a fun wakeup call for them, too....
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Swimming [MOD:STR] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 13]
MeLange: [SKILL] Swimming [MOD:STR] (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 17]
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Swimming [MOD:STR] (vs. Target 13) [FAILURE by 7] [d20 = 20]
BOB In the excitment Rothuss loses his grip on the dorsal fin
MeLange: Uh OH!
Rothuss Carder: loses his grip on the fin of his dolphin as it makes a sharp turn and is quickly left behind.
MeLange: Man Down!
Rothuss Carder: takes off swimming as fast as he can towards the beach.
Vee Barlett : [Translation] One of ya grab him, please? Can't lose my pod, but can't stop the chase, either.
MeLange: heads towards the beach
Dolphin : [Translation] Grab old prey
Vee Barlett : [Translation] We'll still get them. Only need one of ya to grab my pal there.
Vee Barlett : [Translation] He's got a way with tuna, essential in catching them.
BOB So in the chaos the three of you make it close to shore, the Dolphins diving in and devouring the Giant(s) tuna
BOB Dropping off the three of you near the Flame as it comes to rest near the shore
The time is 8:00 AM
Vee Barlett: while slightly annoyed to be delayed, is still having a blast.
MeLange: that was fun!
Vee Barlett: Easy to communicate, hard to handle... well, at least it was fun.
BOB But in any case you are all set here on the shore, the Flame comes to rest just off the beach
BOB There is a smallish ship there on the beach, what remains of the Flying Fish
BOB It looks like they made it to shore but barely in one piece
BOB It looks not totalled but not seaworthy
MeLange: so why did we need to swim here again?
Rothuss Carder: is wading up behind Vee and MeLange, still a ways back, but catching up as quick as he can.
Rothuss Carder: is wading up behind Vee and MeLange, still a ways back, but catching up as quick as he can.
Vee Barlett: points to the ship
MeLange: You good Rothuss?
Vee Barlett: Hm, I suppose they meant the ship was sleeping on the sand.
MeLange: that was a nasty dive you took there
BOB I will give Lirtma a wisdom check
BOB I will give Vee a check
Lirtimya: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 6] [d20 = 20]
Vee Barlett: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 16]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Seamanship [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 16) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 17]
BOB Lirtma say that ship is a wreck and is not even salvagable
BOB Vee does not see any reason to disagree
Rothuss Carder: Yeah, man, I'm good. It went left, I didn't, is all.
MeLange: sleeping on the sand huh?
Lirtimya: That's a wreck, I don't think anything could be salvaged from it
Vee Barlett: Damn. I really wanted it.
Rothuss Carder: gestures at it. "It's all yours. One piece at a time."
BOB BUT I will give Vee one more Wisdom check
BOB and then I will give Rothuss a wisdom check too
Rothuss Carder: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 9) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 13]
Jericho: Even if the ship is unsalvagable Vee, there might be supplies on board that we can salvage
Vee Barlett: We can still sell the parts.
BOB anyone can drop over and wade up to the beach
Jericho: Jericho drops over and wades up to the Beach
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 12]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 15]
Vee Barlett: Maybe, but only after we find the crew.
Rothuss Carder: What do you want me to do, Cap'n, Sir?
Vee Barlett: Levi, ya see any footprints? This land is too... ugh. Flat.
BOB Any other rangers or people who might find tracks?
Jericho: Worries
Vee Barlett: Just. How do you walk on this?
Jericho: Do you think they are hurt? It was a pretty bad storm
Vee Barlett: Don't know, don't care until we find them.
Jericho: And if the ship is this damaged, I wonder what condition the crew are in
Jericho: Simply tries to look despite not being a tracker
Jericho: Looks to see if any lifeboats were launched
BOB Lirt can make her Obsversation roll
MeLange: puts his hand to his brow, pretending to look for something
BOB Vee remembers that the small launch she saw earlier
BOB The small boat you saw earlier as you were heading to the beach? that must have been the launch/life boat for this ship
Vee Barlett: They did launch a lifeboat.
Jericho: So this is just a guess, but the tide probably brought the boat the rest of the way in if a lifeboat actually launched, unless they are using it as transportation to get to port
Rothuss Carder: watches the dolphins jumping at the tuna.
Jericho: Might be faster then walking
Jericho: But I know nothing of ships really
Jericho: Just a guess
Jericho: Shrugs
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 7]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 16]
-> Levi Reed: Levi sees two sets of tracks leading away from the ship on the sand up towards the tree line.
-> Levi Reed: Also (because of the roll) he sees that one of the set of prints is dripping blood, wounded and limping
Jericho: The ship looks in bad shape, but they might have left supplies on board Vee. Do you want to take a look?
Jericho: I'm not good for much, but I can look around if you want
Vee Barlett: See what Levi sees first. He knows land.
Jericho: Sure
Vee Barlett: Actually, Rothuss? You and Melange want to look in that ship real quick?
Vee Barlett: While Levi orients himself?
Rothuss Carder: Sure thing, Cap'n! Right away, Sir!
Jericho: .............
MeLange: thought you just said there was nothing in there
Jericho: Sits in the sand
Vee Barlett: You can go, too. Priest.
Levi Reed: Well, there's two sets of tracks heading into the trees there, and this looks like it might be a little bit of blood on one of them...
Levi Reed: Coulda been limping, the way these are uneven
Levi Reed: Or maybe a peg leg???
Jericho: Ah, I'm not worthy of a name anymore?
Jericho: Shakes head.
Rothuss Carder: strides exaggeratedly through the surf to the wreck.
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Direction Sense [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 12]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Distance Sense [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 13] [d20 = 1]
MeLange: I think Rothuss has it
Jericho: Let's go see what's aboard
Vee Barlett: Good. Might be too hurt to get far.
Vee Barlett: Be quick, boys. We got tracks to follow.
MeLange: ships not going anywhere, we should be chasing down the peg leg
Vee Barlett: Just makin' sure no one is in that wreck.
Friedrich Lutgen: WHO THE HELL ARE YOU
MeLange: ugh
Rothuss Carder: leaps up and grabs a rail of the wreck and pulls himself up onto it.
Vee Barlett: looks around for the voice
Jericho: Well, I'm a healer if you are hurt
Jericho: I guess
GM: THROWS a bottle at Rothuss
Jericho: That's why i'm here
Jericho: Whoa! Whoa! no need to throw things
Jericho: We're just trying to help!
Friedrich Lutgen: FUCK YOU
MeLange: whoa offensive
Friedrich Lutgen: GET AWAY FROM ME
Jericho: Look, I just need to know if you are okay. Your vessel looks in bad shape!
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Weaponsmithing, Crude [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 11) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 11]
Jericho: Moves into Patient Healer Mode
Rothuss Carder: attempts to swing himself up onto the deck.
Jericho: I'll fuck off just as soon as I make sure you are okay?
Jericho: I promise
Friedrich Lutgen: I AM JUST FINE MIND YOUR OWN GOD DAMN BUISNESS
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Tumbling [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 11]
Vee Barlett: waits on the sand, tapping her foot impatiently
Vee Barlett: IF HE'S A HOBO. LEAVE 'EM!
MeLange: Trust me, it'll just be faster if you let Jericho check, he's addicted to helping people
Jericho: VEE! If you want to chase after Peg Leg, go for it, but I'm not leaving a potentially injured man to this ship!
Friedrich Lutgen: FUCK YOU AND YOUR HOBO HATE
Jericho: Sighs. Hoping that he's not attacked
Jericho: I'm coming in, I don't want trouble, I just want to help
Rothuss Carder: Hey, man. No need for violence. We ain't here to hurt you.
Jericho: Please
Vee Barlett: WE AIN'T LOOKIN' FOR A HOBO SO I AIN'T INTERESTED IN YA!
Rothuss Carder: holds his hands out placatingly
Jericho: Goes in cautionsly
Jericho: Looking for the man
Friedrich Lutgen: THEN GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM MY SHIP
Jericho: Praying
Vee Barlett: Just find out if he sailed in on it or claimed it after! Them tracks are gettin' old, guys!
MeLange: Hey Vee, what if being a hobo is like a clever cover?
Jericho: You can have your ship! I just want to make sure YOU are okay. Ships are replaceable, people are not
Rothuss Carder: Well, now, my Cap'n told me to check the wreck out. So I gotta obey orders, like a good little underling does. But no need to fight over it, right?
Friedrich Lutgen: PRIESTS CAN GO SUCK A SUGAR CANE
Jericho: I will do that
Vee Barlett: laughs
Jericho: Just as soon as I check to make sure you are okay
Jericho: I'll leave as soon as I do
Rothuss Carder: So why don't you let the priest check you out, eh?
Friedrich Lutgen: YOU COME CLOSE YOU WILL NEED A CHECK PRIEST
Vee Barlett: Hmm, cleaner word choice than I'd use, but that's good...
Rothuss Carder: Quicker you do, quicker we're gone.
Levi Reed: If this is your ship, you can keep it, man
MeLange: I feel like if we already saw some tracks we should be chasin em right now
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Fast-Talking [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 6] [d20 = 10]
Friedrich Lutgen: I WILL FUCK YOUR PRIEST WITH A SUGAR CANE IF YOU GET ANY CLOSER
Levi Reed: Honestly, the priest could probably use it
Vee Barlett: I agree, MeLange. Just got to get them to leave the Hobo alone if that's what he wants.
Jericho: How about this. I'll let you punch me, if I can check to make sure you are okay. Then I'm gone. On my honor
Friedrich Lutgen: YOU LET ME SHOVE A SUGAR CANE UP YOUR ASS AND THEN YOU GO AWAY WITHOUT LOOKING AT ME
MeLange: Yea good point Vee, the only other option is to rough em up, I don't think any of us want that... well most of us
Vee Barlett: grins and winks at MeLange
Rothuss Carder: sighs dejectedly. "I can't let you do that, man. I don't wanna hurt you, but I will defend my friend here if you try anything."
Vee Barlett: HEY! IF he ain't who we looking for, leave 'em be! You can't save them all!
Jericho: I can try!
Jericho: What do you care!?
Jericho: Sighs
Friedrich Lutgen: STAY AWAY FROM MY SHIP
Levi Reed: Look, man, we're not here to take your stuff. Jericho, leave the guy alone. If you change your mind, our priest will be happy to help
Vee Barlett: I care 'cause I'm gonna leave you to follow them tracks. If ya don't wanna be left behind, ya better decide quick.
Jericho: Alright.
Rothuss Carder: stomps his foot on the deck. "You mean this ship? This one right here?"
Levi Reed -> Vee Barlett: Someone definitely needs to stay here and watch OUR ship
Vee Barlett -> Levi Reed: That's what the crew is for. Ain't no way Captain Flame will let them take her ship. Trust me, if I could... well, anyways. It'll be fine.
Levi Reed -> Vee Barlett: Ah, fair
Friedrich Lutgen: THROWS AN EMPTY BOTTLE AT ROTHUSS
Friedrich Lutgen: (MISSES)
Jericho: Look sir, I need to leave. My friends are impatient. But if you are hurt, I can at least help you before I go. The choice truly is yours. I'm just trying to help. If you still want no help, I'll leave you be. I'm sorry for getting on your ship
Rothuss Carder: tries to catch it if possible
Jericho: I just want to help
Jericho: Dejectedyl
Levi Reed: Oh hey, I noticed you have a lot of empty bottles. You need a refill? We got some rum on board we could spare
Vee Barlett: We can check 'em after if ya want, but if he don't want it now, ya ain't doing it now.
Friedrich Lutgen: FUCK YOU... well do you really have any extra?
Levi Reed: Yep
MeLange: Vee is the captain yall
Rothuss Carder: Only for friends, though!
Vee Barlett: Make sure none them bottles are ours, Levi.
Vee Barlett: whipsers
Levi Reed: Give me a couple a bottles and I'll go fill them up for you
Jericho: He can be a friend if it will make him okay
Friedrich Lutgen: Take those
Vee Barlett: I'm gonna remember this as the day you had another thought.
Vee Barlett: A good one.
Levi Reed: picks up the bottles
MeLange: go Levi!
Levi Reed: Anyone going to help me carry?
Jericho: I'll help you Levi
MeLange: sure
MeLange: picks up Levi
MeLange: [CHECK] Strength (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 17]
Levi Reed: Thanks guys... grab whatever empties you see
Jericho: [SKILL] Brewing [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 4]
Jericho: [SKILL] Reading/Writing [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 11]
Jericho: Examines the bottles
Jericho: looking for the familiar markings
Jericho: Looking for specific names, tax stamps, etc
BOB Jericho can see that the markings on the bottles he threw are from an Osterhold distillery
Rothuss Carder: So... been here long? It's got a nice view of ... the beach.
Jericho: Good taste in liquor
Jericho: Sniffs
Jericho: This was brewed with some care
Jericho: Although, it could probably strip paint
Levi Reed: fills the bottles at the open barrel
Friedrich Lutgen: Sneering at Rothuss, we just crashed this morning you fucker, you know that
Levi Reed: gives the full bottles to the hobo
Jericho: It was a pretty bad storm
Jericho: May I ask why you dislike us so much?
Friedrich Lutgen: Grudgingly takes the bottles from Levi
Rothuss Carder: nods, "Looks cozy though. What happened? You guys hit a rock, or just tip over in the storm?"
Friedrich Lutgen: Damn captain ran off with the passenger
Levi Reed: Like ran off and left you here or like, ran off to uh... have some alone time together
Jericho: He abandoned you?
Jericho: Voice Hardens
Rothuss Carder: clucks his tongue disparagingly. "Just ran off and left you all in a storm? That don't sound like good captaining to me."
Friedrich Lutgen: I can guard the ship
Rothuss Carder: All by yourself? Did the rest of the crew desert you too?
Friedrich Lutgen: Made it here to Mizzen in one piece
Friedrich Lutgen: mostly
Jericho: Sighs
Levi Reed: If your captain is that bad, we'd be happy to have you aboard if you want to join us after we're done here.
Vee Barlett: raises brow at Levi
Jericho: Then would you let me help please? I don't want to bother you, I just want to help. Then I'll get off ASAP
Friedrich Lutgen: FUCK YOU
Jericho: Sighs
Jericho: He really doesn't like people helping him does he?
MeLange: Not to be that guy, but I think time IS a factor
Friedrich Lutgen: YOU GIVE ME SOME RUM AND YOU THINK YOU CAN BUY ME?
Jericho: Not really. But okay
Rothuss Carder: I'm sure he's *far* too highborn for a lowly crew of scum like us.
Friedrich Lutgen: I AM NOT A WHORE
Vee Barlett: tries hard to not burst out laughing
Jericho: Just looks him over
MeLange: Jericho said he'd get the hobo off?
Levi Reed: Nah, you do what you want, it was just an offer
Jericho: [SKILL] Diagnostics [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 18) [SUCCESS by 13] [d20 = 5]
BOB Nothing seems wrong with him physcially, he is just guarding his ship from would be scavengers
Rothuss Carder: I mean, I've heard a lot about sailors that might say otherwise, but I'm sure none of that applies to you.
Jericho: Just some bruises then
Jericho: Nods
Jericho: [SKILL] Herbalism [2] [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 3] [d20 = 15]
Vee Barlett: HEY! WHERE DID THE CAPTAIN GO?
Jericho: Sighs
MeLange: Sorry you couldn't get the hobo off Jericho
Rothuss Carder: gestures toward Vee, "That is an excellent question, actually. Where *did* your sterling example of bravery captain run off to?"
Friedrich Lutgen: The captain ran off with that fucking son of a bitch noble ass
Vee Barlett: AND WHY?
Jericho: I'm afraid my herbs won't do much good as I have the wrong kind, but if you drink some of that the bruises will fade. I'll write down some instructions to help with the nasty welts from the storm (continues to let them interrogate while he lobs insults at Jericho)
Friedrich Lutgen: He paid the captain like a fucking whore and he is bending over and taking it
Levi Reed: Sounds fun
Jericho: Writes down some instructions to help the man. Leaves the paper gently on a nearby deck crate.
Vee Barlett: THEY TAKE ANYTHING WITH THEM?
Friedrich Lutgen: Nothing from the ship
Vee Barlett: THEN WHY THEY LEAVE YA?
Friedrich Lutgen: That fucking noble prick had a bag on him
Jericho: When you get a chance, take some histine root with a swig of rum. The bruises will fade and aches will abate
Vee Barlett: nods
Rothuss Carder: leans back against an intact rail and casually watches the boat hobo for signs of violence.
Friedrich Lutgen: I have fucking rum you fucking priest
Jericho: Continues muttering instructions while they debate the finer points of fucking the priest
Vee Barlett: Alright crew! Wrap it up! We got tracks to follow!
Jericho: Histine root will give you a boost and your muscles will feel better
MeLange: finally
Jericho: Good luck Sir. I'm sorry I couldn't help more. One day, maybe think better of those who don't have an alterior motive and just want to help
Jericho: With a small wave, just leaves quietly
Rothuss Carder: pushes himself upright, bows to the boat hobo. "Until we meet again, M'lord Boat Guard. Toodeloo!" And vaults over the railing.
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Tumbling [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 12]
Vee Barlett: Hey Ludwig! You all mind keepin' an eye on this mess? We gotta run to town real quick.
Friedrich Lutgen: FUCK YOU BITCH, THIS IS MY SHIP
Vee Barlett: NO THANKS! YOU CAN FUCK YOURSELF JUST FINE!
Vee Barlett: starts heading off to follow the tracks Levi pointed out
Jericho: Mutters to the air above. "To whomever watches me along with my god apparently, please take note of my patience and send more my way. That was hard"
Jericho: Amen
Levi Reed: follows Vee
Jericho: Follows Vee
Rothuss Carder: skips through the surf to catch up with Vee.
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 15]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Direction Sense [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 1] [d20 = 14]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 15]
Vee Barlett: mutters, "Sand, sand, sand. How can ya tell?"
BOB so both Rangers are lost on which way the tracks actually go
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 1]
BOB THERE you go
BOB Vee cannot find any good tracks out of the mess on the beach BUT she does spot a place about 20 yards up into the shoreline where there is a small shack
BOB There is no port or normal place to dock here so why is there a shack for people ?
Vee Barlett: Maybe someone in there saw somethin'?
Vee Barlett: Hard to make out tracks on the land unless any of y'all are secretly good at it.
Levi Reed: Or maybe that's where they're shacking up
Vee Barlett: Let's go find out.
MeLange: ok
Vee Barlett: Who wants to knock this time?
Jericho: I can knock
Levi Reed: knocks on door
Jericho: I guess
Jericho: Smiles at Levi
BOB Levi can hear the CLICK of a crossbow being set
BOB No need for a check
Levi Reed: Much offense Jericho, but people don't seem to take well to you
Jericho: ....
Jericho: I'm trying here
Herwarth Buback: Who are you
Herwarth Buback: Just move along
Rothuss Carder: Man, is *everyone* on this island a violent recluse?
Levi Reed: Levi. We noticed a shipwreck on the beach here and were just checking to see if anyone needed help before we head into town
Herwarth Buback: No one needs help
Herwarth Buback: you can just keep on moving
Levi Reed: We got this priest here who can't stop himself from helping, it's really annoying
Vee Barlett: Ya didn't even ask if we needed help.
MeLange: ask im about the peg leg
Jericho: Looks he's probably a smuggler who doesn't give a shit about us
Levi Reed: Anyway, I saw some tracks with blood, thought this might be an opportunity for the priest to finally do something useful for a change, you know anything about the blood out there?
Herwarth Buback: No one in here is hurt
Vee Barlett: elbows Jericho
Levi Reed: One more question, then I'll leave you be... were you on the ship that wrecked?
Rothuss Carder: "Yet" I'd stop aiming that crossbow at a group this size if I were you. Nobody's starting anything unless you do, man.
Noes Lamadras: Look they are not here to find us, they are obviously clueless people, just let them go along, no need to shoot them
Herwarth Buback: I say that if she keeps that up she gets shot,
Herwarth Buback: He might be ok, but look at her
Vee Barlett: Clueless is a good description for...
Jericho: So....
Jericho: someone is hurt?
Jericho: Confused
Vee Barlett: Her who?
Jericho: Look I don't want to get shot, so if you want me to move on I will, but I mean...we are already here
Rothuss Carder: Nah, we're not after small time sailors. We're after upper crust thieves and bribers.
Noes Lamadras: No no one here needs help just go along on your way
Jericho: Okay
Levi Reed: See what I mean? He can't help himself
Herwarth Buback: Yeap about that,
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 4] [d20 = 8]
Vee Barlett: [CHECK] Charisma (vs. Target 10) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 10]
Rothuss Carder: You know, the kind of people who abandon an entire ship at the sight of a storm and run off.
Herwarth Buback: I would not know anything about anyone limping towards town
Rothuss Carder: Leaving those small time sailors behind to drown.
Vee Barlett: Ah, so ya do, do ya?
Jericho: So....a man limping toward town needs help. Gotcha
Jericho: We can head in that direction....do you know where town is?
Rothuss Carder: Nah, Cap'n, you heard him. He don't know nothing about it. Uh... which way is town again?
Herwarth Buback: If they were heading into town how would I know where they might go
Vee Barlett: Ain't wantin' to bother you, but ya see, I got my reasons ot find them. Help us out, ya?
Jericho: No I mean, we don't know where town is. Can you tell us which direction to walk?
Jericho: This is our first time here
Jericho: The storm confused us
Noes Lamadras: Think they might have a shipment ?
Jericho: ......
Rothuss Carder: sighs and pulls out his shell horn and makes sure there's no water in it.
Vee Barlett: Depends what your lookin' for.
Herwarth Buback: I think if you just move off to the south you might be ok
Jericho: Town is South? Thank you
Jericho: Moves back to preserve privacy and hopefully calm down crossbow man
Levi Reed: Ah, good point Vee. We probably don't have to offload everything in town
Levi Reed: You looking for anything in particular? It's possible we might have something to spare, for a fair price
Herwarth Buback: Huh, Thought you did not
Noes Lamadras: What are you offering?
Levi Reed: Well, you know, you can't be too careful
Vee Barlett: To sell? A few things. For information? A bit of silver.
Levi Reed: Tell the fine man what we have, Captain. (to Vee)
Noes Lamadras: What are you looking for?
Vee Barlett: Some good, friendly rum. Not that new stuff, but aged a few decades. Heard I could find some out this way.
Herwarth Buback: What are you selling
Vee Barlett: To sell? Hmm, some fine silverware.
Vee Barlett: Last buyer backed out.
Noes Lamadras: Silver can fetch a nice return if it is clean
Vee Barlett: Pristine.
Noes Lamadras: Markings?
Jericho: We can show a sample
Vee Barlett: Reason last buyer backed out. Ain't got time to fix it yet.
Herwarth Buback: See told you they got nothing
Herwarth Buback: Just keep moving
Vee Barlett: Got the paperwork if ya want to try that route.
Herwarth Buback: For what? can't sell it for what it is worth
Herwarth Buback: Try some other rube
Vee Barlett: Can't blame me for tryin'
Jericho: The taxes and duties have already been paid. It's pristine silver. You could sell it for less and still make out like a literal bandit
Vee Barlett: Last offer is a bit of rum for some information.
Jericho: With the paperwork, it's your own material no matter whom you sell it too
Jericho: Confused at this exchange
Noes Lamadras: Silverware is worth more than raw silver if the artisan is worth while
Herwarth Buback: Like I told you rubes
Herwarth Buback: They do not know what hey have
Herwarth Buback: they will get snatched soon, just stay away
Levi Reed: Everybody's gotta start somewhere
Jericho: Sigh
Jericho: Well thank you for letting us know the value. We'll keep that in mind when we sell it
Herwarth Buback: Go start somewhere else
Jericho: We'll move along South now
Vee Barlett: Nah, just my first start here. Can't help what I picked up on the way.
Rothuss Carder: whistles idly and starts heading out.
Noes Lamadras: Ask for Joel at the market, he might buy from you
Noes Lamadras: Tell him that Noes sent you
Vee Barlett: 'Preciate it.
Vee Barlett: winks
Vee Barlett: Y'all have a uneventful rest of your day.
Vee Barlett: I'll keep ya mind for future endevours if ya want.
Jericho: Farewell. And thank you for the directions
BOB As you follow along south you do see a path into the trees
BOB this apparently was a smuggling drop point
BOB the path is rough but smooths out as you get farther inland
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 16]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 4] [d20 = 18]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Direction Sense [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 7] [d20 = 8]
Vee Barlett: Seriously? What is this nonesense? How can you see ANYTHING when it's so smooth and...and dry??
Rothuss Carder: Eyes, Cap'n. It's called "looking".
Levi Reed: You have a point this time at least
Levi Reed: Do you see any more blood?
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 2] [d20 = 10]
Vee Barlett: squints
Vee Barlett: But how can you see anything when it ain't moving?
Jericho: Maybe someone could climb a palm tree and look for signs of habitation?
Rothuss Carder: looks for a good tree to climb.
Vee Barlett: Only if ya wanna look a fool.
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Climb Walls [PERCENT:Climb Walls] (vs. Target 50) [SUCCESS by 11] [d100 = 39]
Vee Barlett: rolls eyes
Levi Reed: That's Rothuss for ya
Vee Barlett: So I noticed.
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Land Scent [PERCENT:Land Scent] (vs. Target 20) [FAILURE by 3] [d100 = 23]
BOB you could have had other options based on rolls but here you have just what you know. There is a path through the trees, off the northern beaches of Mizzen, and you are heading south along the path to some town in hopes of catching up with your quarry
Rothuss Carder: drops down from his tree.
Rothuss Carder: Path goes that way, Cap'n!
Rothuss Carder: points
Vee Barlett: Let's go.
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 13] [d20 = 2]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 13] [d20 = 1]
BOB anyone want to make a Sage Knowledge Island Kindgoms check?
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Sage Knowledge, Island Kingdoms [MOD:CHA] (vs. Target 10) [FAILURE by 8] [d20 = 18]
Carissa (Vee Barlett): apparently not
Vee Barlett: tries to think about what she knows of Mizzen and gives up due to the headache land is causing her.
Rothuss Carder: spins around and starts walking backward while looking down the path behind the group.
Vee Barlett: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 8] [d20 = 6]
-> Vee Barlett: Vee knows one thing, The Eastern side of Mizzen (where you are) is the populated side, three towns, the West side is where pirates tend to be near Sirens Call
Jericho: Quietly walking, thinking about ....herbs I guess
Vee Barlett: Spot anything, Levi?
-> Levi Reed: Levi does find two sets of tracks. One you are interested in, two people one with maybe a peg leg, the other bleeding, BUT you also find three people following after those two, maybe stalking them?
Levi Reed: Yeeaaah... looks like we're on the right track for our guys, but might have been some more people following them
Levi Reed: Probably three people, from the looks of it
Vee Barlett: Good. Who doesn't like a party?
MeLange: well that's good news
Vee Barlett: muttering irritably
Levi Reed: One of the first sets definitely looks like potentially a peg leg though
MeLange: Oh I like to party
Vee Barlett: Remind me not to help the church again after all this.
MeLange: ok
Lirtimya: I'll make sure to do that
Kyale Wheatbrow: (whistles)
Vee Barlett: I'm trustin' you on this, Levi. But we need to find them before they head out west.
Kyale Wheatbrow: (whistles Whistles)
Levi Reed: I'm extremely confident in this
Vee Barlett: When ain't ya?
Rothuss Carder: shrugs and looks innocent.
Vee Barlett: looks around for the whistling
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [SUCCESS by 5] [d20 = 7]
-> Vee Barlett: Can tell that the whistling is coming from behing you
Vee Barlett: turns around
Kyale Wheatbrow: (whistles)
Vee Barlett: whistles back
Kyale Wheatbrow: *Whistles* louder
MeLange fails at whistling then gives up
Jericho: Why are we whistling
Jericho: Can we just like...talk?
Jericho: I'm having an off day full of weirdness
Rothuss Carder: We're birds now.
MeLange: trying whistling Jericho, it'll pick ya right up
Levi Reed -> Jericho: Hey, don't question the pirate mafia princess
Vee Barlett: tries to follow the sound of the whistling
Levi Reed: tries to whistle
Vee Barlett: whistles again
Rothuss Carder: pulls out his horn and holds it ready.
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Artistic Ability [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 16]
Kyale Wheatbrow: **WISTLING)
Vee Barlett: WHAT?
BOB It seems like almost but not quite birds in the trees
Vee Barlett: grumbles and WHISTLES LOUDER
Jericho: I can't whistle MeLange
Jericho: much to my shame
MeLange: hey me neither
Kyale Wheatbrow: WHO DEE WHO
MeLange: we're still men
Vee Barlett: YOU DEE YOU! Now whatcha want??
Kyale Wheatbrow: WHO DO YOU
Jericho: Apparently an angry sailor does me
Jericho: mutters
Vee Barlett: Someone tryin' to get on with my business until there was them whistles! WHO DO YOU??
BOB and silence after that
MeLange: I'm very confused
Vee Barlett: sighs
Vee Barlett: VEE! WHO YOU?
Rothuss Carder: tries to find the whistler.
BOB No response
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Detect Noise [PERCENT:Detect Noise] (vs. Target 20) [FAILURE by 79] [d100 = 99]
Levi Reed: I think you scared it away
Vee Barlett: I hate land.
Lirtimya: whispers to the closest person to her other than Vee "I'm glad we didn't get her up for that second shift"
Rothuss Carder: pats Lirtimya on the shoulder. "I know what you mean."
Vee Barlett: Shouldn't have lost my temper.
Jericho: Shit, I'm starting to hate land too
Levi Reed: That's always your excuse
Vee Barlett: Well land is stupid.
MeLange: oh land's ok, it's just like the sea with a bunch of dirt
Levi Reed: Yeah, and you can't drown
Vee Barlett: And rules I ain't followin' like I know I should.
Rothuss Carder: Your observation skills are staggering, man.
Vee Barlett: Well a loss is a loss. Let's keep goin'
Levi Reed: And it doesn't always smell like fish
MeLange: not as salty
Levi Reed: keeps going
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Alertness [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 15) [SUCCESS by 11] [d20 = 4]
Levi Reed: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 9] [d20 = 5]
BOB So you all do make it down the path towards what turns out to be a fairly large town
BOB you know your two people got to this point
BOB You arrive in town and you have three primary buildings you might want to investigate
BOB the shrine, the jail, or the merchant house
Rothuss Carder: I'm betting the merchant house.
Lirtimya: I say we visit the merchant first too, get the silver off of us
Vee Barlett: Only if we find the right buyer, Lirt. Can't tell just anyone we got it.
Jericho: Again, we could just do a sample Vee
Jericho: Keep most of it under wraps until we find what's it worth
Jericho: Then bring out the rest
MeLange: seems reasonable
Vee Barlett: Y'all new to this ain't ya?
Vee Barlett: If ya wanna check jail first or lose what we have, sure, do that.
Vee Barlett: But I won't be with ya when ya do.
Rothuss Carder: inspects the town, looking for anything interesting or familiar.
Vee Barlett: Look. How 'bout Jericho and someone else go check the shrine? And some of us check the merchant house?
MeLange: I don't think anybody wants to go to the jail first Vee
BOB Muscian check for Rothuss
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Musical Instrument [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 13) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 10]
-> Rothuss Carder: The signs point to a larger town farther south where there is a musical center. Things here in this town seem to indicate people who come here to perform away from a central place where there is more musicians, you have seen minor traces like this but never a full blown center of music like this leads you to
Rothuss Carder: I assume Rothuss doesn't know the name of the center?
-> Rothuss Carder: Correct just that the gut feeling is this is like you want to practice here is a place before you go perform in the big hall
Rothuss Carder: an unusual number of struggling performers
-> Rothuss Carder: That sort of thing yes, but like they have a place to go
Vee Barlett: Then forget about the silver right now.
MeLange: what silver?
MeLange smiles
Vee Barlett: nods
MeLange: I can check out the jail, I don't have any warrants or anything I don't think
MeLange: if someone wants to come with me mayhaps?
Jericho: I can check out the Jail
MeLange: ugh really?
Jericho: See if anyone wants a checkup
Vee Barlett: Nah, priest should check the shrine?
Jericho: Okay, I'll go check the Shrine
MeLange: that makes sense, stop trying to block my saves Jericho sheesh
Lirtimya: That makes the most sense
MeLange: stay in your lane father
Rothuss Carder: C'mon, MeLange. I'll go with ya.
MeLange: or whatever
Jericho: visibly confused. You know, one of these days, you people will need to meet me half way and grow the fuck up.
Jericho: Walks away
Vee Barlett: No one take too long. Doubt they dangerous, but ya never know. We meet back here.
Rothuss Carder: salutes.
Vee Barlett: 1 bell at most.
Rothuss Carder: Aye aye, Cap'n!
Vee Barlett: thinks
Vee Barlett: Half bell at most.
Levi Reed: I don't particularly want to head to the jail but... what do you think, Captain?
Vee Barlett: If we splittin' this much, someone should go with Jericho to the Shrine and someone to the Merchant House with me. Your choice.
Vee Barlett: Melange and Rothuss can figure out jail themselves.
MeLange: I mean we're just checking it out
Levi Reed: I thought Rothuss was going with Jericho
Vee Barlett: Be quick.
MeLange: I thought Roth was coming with me?
Rothuss Carder: Of course! My conscience is clear, MeLange. How about yours?
MeLange: Sure it's fine
MeLange: thanks for asking?
Vee Barlett: How 'bout you go keep Jericho company? He might need some stress relief.
Vee Barlett: First Mate Lirt, you're comin' with me.
MeLange: I look forward to getting to know you better in jail Rothuss
Lirtimya: Sounds good with me
Rothuss Carder: Absolutely! Hope you don't snore.
Levi Reed: Fine, fine, I'll go with the stuffy guy
Levi Reed: I swear everything about this mission is designed to kill the fun
BOB So Melange and Rothuss at the Jail?
BOB So Melange and Rothuss at the Jail?
MeLange: it's a nice snore, a manly snore
Vee Barlett: mutters, "We got a barrel of rum for later. Might let y'all have at it."
BOB As you approach the door to the jail you see a strong wooden reinforced door in front of you
MeLange: should we trying knocking?
Rothuss Carder: reaches to try the handle, but will wait for MeL's result first
MeLange: knocks on the door three times... firmly
BOB There is a sign, can either of you read?
Rothuss Carder: [SKILL] Reading/Writing [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 14]
BOB You see a sign saying " Ulrick Stockade"
MeLange: What does that mean?
MeLange: Like a stockade of prisoners?
Rothuss Carder: This is the place, alright. Not Mizzen though. Place called Ulrick.
Rothuss Carder: pulls at the door handle.
Tanaka Skysnow: Who wants to enter?
Rothuss Carder: Visitors looking to ask a couple of questions.
MeLange: Hello there
Tanaka Skysnow: Who are you visiting? Do you have their bail?
Tanaka Skysnow: She walks out front
Rothuss Carder: Depends on who is in there. D'you have a moment for us?
Tanaka Skysnow: Looking you two up and down
MeLange: Who walks out front?
Tanaka Skysnow: What sort of moment do you want?
MeLange: We're looking for a man with a peg leg, that' the short of it
BOB a woman walks out front of the jail door, looking at the two of you,
Tanaka Skysnow: A Peg Leg you say? and what would he be arrested for?
Rothuss Carder: We're here from Achild. Looking for a "gent", probably not really, who scammed our client. Was wondering if you'd seen anyone new in town.
MeLange: To Rothuss: Hey I think that's the "She" he was talking about
MeLange: For that
Rothuss Carder: gives MeLange and exaggerated look, like he gave away too much information.
JtomTMO (Lirtimya): Got it, a-child it is
MeLange: give Rothuss a thumbs up
MeLange: So if you've seen a man like that, with a peg leg, you'd be helping us out a great deal
MeLange: if you think about we're kinda on the same side, we're chasing a criminal, you lock em up
Tanaka Skysnow: Can you tell me what he would be arrested for?
MeLange: Fraud I believe is the thing
Rothuss Carder: Not a clue, Ma'am. We're here in a more ... *cough* .. unofficial capacity, if you get my drift.
Tanaka Skysnow: I am not certain that fraud is something we arrest people for
Tanaka Skysnow: That is more of an adminstrative thing
Rothuss Carder: No ma'am, absolutely not. That's why we're here.
MeLange: true, not arrested, but you get a visit from the likes of us
Tanaka Skysnow: So you are not here to bail someone out?
MeLange: Well if he's in there, then we may bail him out actually
Rothuss Carder: That depends on if our "gentleman" is here or not. If not, there is a small fee for information leading towards our target.
Tanaka Skysnow: Well I can say that if you are looking for a HIM then HE is not here
MeLange: oh good point I forgot about that
MeLange: is this like a ladies prison?
Tanaka Skysnow: Not only ladies
Tanaka Skysnow: But I do not happen to have any men here right now
Rothuss Carder: Is it someone you particularly want to get rid of?
MeLange: huh interesting
Tanaka Skysnow: OH certain, Beth is a bitch
MeLange: how can we help?
Rothuss Carder: Would it be considered helpful to you if we did post bail? I'm all for helping out law enforcement.
Rothuss Carder: Although I should ask what this miscreant is in for.
Tanaka Skysnow: Tell you what, you give me 2 silver and I let Beth go
Tanaka Skysnow: Just to get rid of her
Tanaka Skysnow: and I will owe you one
Rothuss Carder: I'm not letting a killer loose, am I?
MeLange: hmm what do you think Roth?
MeLange: Yea what's she in for? how's her temperament?
Tanaka Skysnow: We do not keep murderers here
Tanaka Skysnow: Just the stupid obnoxious ones
Rothuss Carder: Excellent. My comrade here will take care of the fee.
Tanaka Skysnow: Or a bitch like Beth
MeLange: that was 1 silver you said?
Tanaka Skysnow: 2
MeLange: oh ok 2 that works
Rothuss Carder: mutters to MeLange, "Don't let her bolt."
MeLange: Hey I'm not her enslaver
MeLange: we're paying to set her free
Rothuss Carder: No, Beth. Don't let *her* run off.
MeLange: oh ok
<font color="#000000">MeLange spent 2 SP on Beth's Bail
MeLange: there ya go
Tanaka Skysnow: Fair enough
MeLange: and remember Tanaka
Tanaka Skysnow: You two take care of her at least for a couple of hours please
MeLange: now you owe us one
Tanaka Skysnow: Sure
Tanaka Skysnow: Yeah
Beth the pickpocket: Hey there!
MeLange: cool
Beth the pickpocket: You are a cuty
Beth the pickpocket: Thank you
Rothuss Carder: Yes ma'am. I don't suppose you can give us any pointers?
Beth the pickpocket: squeels
Beth the pickpocket: You are so CUTE
Beth the pickpocket: OH MY GOD, you are here for me
MeLange: Hi there Beth
Beth the pickpocket: That is so nice of you
Beth the pickpocket: I am so happy
Beth the pickpocket: where do you want to do?
Beth the pickpocket: I mean go
Beth the pickpocket: Not do
MeLange: well I'm sure it feels great to be free again
Beth the pickpocket: I would never DO on a first date
Beth the pickpocket: unless you have silver
Beth the pickpocket: but you know I mean we should go some where nice
Rothuss Carder: nods farewell to Tanaka.
Beth the pickpocket: Like who are you?
MeLange: Sounds like a blast but I just spent my last 2 silver peices
Beth the pickpocket: OH
Beth the pickpocket: sad
Beth the pickpocket: that is too bad
Beth the pickpocket: but at least you had this?
MeLange: it is sad sad, can't speak for Rothuss of course
Rothuss Carder: How long have you been inside, Beth?
Beth the pickpocket: Pulls up the rest of the coins from Melange's pocket
MeLange mouth drops
Rothuss Carder: Well, now we know why she was locked up.
Beth the pickpocket: Oh I have not been in for too long, I think she kept me a day or two?
MeLange: Come on lady give us a break I just bailed you out
MeLange: I'm not saying don't do it, just not me
Beth the pickpocket: I gave it back, pouts
MeLange: thank you
Beth the pickpocket: You don't like me?
MeLange: I knew you wouldn't be so bad
Rothuss Carder: He did. You owe us better than that. But you *can* help us out, if you like.
Beth the pickpocket: sad
MeLange: you must be hungry
MeLange: what food do you miss the most?
Beth the pickpocket: But he has such nice strong mucsles
Beth the pickpocket: Look at him
Beth the pickpocket: Squeezes
MeLange: thanks for noticing
Rothuss Carder: smirks.
Beth the pickpocket: He is just so delicious
MeLange: I meant food, not me
Beth the pickpocket: You must get all the girls
Beth the pickpocket: Oh I can eat you up
MeLange: Thank you beth but I'm not sure I could afford it
Rothuss Carder: I think this is your show, man.
Beth the pickpocket: (drops Melange's sword on the ground)
MeLange: Ack
Rothuss Carder: grins and starts walking toward the merchant house, hand on his money pouch.
Rothuss Carder: grins and starts walking toward the merchant house, hand on his money pouch.
MeLange: gimme dat
Beth the pickpocket: We could have such a good time
Beth the pickpocket: I like a man with a good hard sword
MeLange: what kind of good time?
MeLange: it's actually an axe
Beth the pickpocket: OH is that what you call him?
MeLange: ummm, it but yea
MeLange: it's an axe
BOB over to the church?
BOB SO Ava and Levi and Jericho at the Shring?
BOB You go down the street, to a shrine, open air, a rear wall, with a roof and open walls on the other three sides,
BOB A place where people can come to worship easily
BOB Not like one you have seen on Borenquin
BOB EVERY where is Keldorian
Vesta Ronchessac: Warm smiles
Jericho: Jericho holds his necklace for a moment before entering
Vesta Ronchessac: Welcome
Jericho: Smiles back
Jericho: Thank you
Jericho: Bows
Vesta Ronchessac: How are you feeling today?
The time is 10:00 AM
Jericho: I am well. Do you have any that need assistance?
Jericho: Don't tell Vee,
Jericho: Murmers Jericho to the rest of the group
Vesta Ronchessac: Everyone always needs help to manage this world
Jericho: Smile brightens even more
Vesta Ronchessac: Come children
Vesta Ronchessac: Come sit and rest
Levi Reed: Thanks
Jericho: Follows and sits at the pew, quiet contemplation, and observing his surroundings.
Levi Reed: How's your day going?
Jericho: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 19) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 20]
Vesta Ronchessac: Our day is blessed thank you
Ava Bosley: Thank you for welcoming us
Vesta Ronchessac: How are you strangers doing?
Jericho: Troubled thoughts intrude on Jericho, he winces slightly
Vesta Ronchessac: I can see you two are of the second circle
Ava Bosley: Yes, we are
Jericho: Not as well as I had hoped when we first set out on our Journey that's for sure
Jericho: Chuckles
Vesta Ronchessac: Do tell, what sort of travails have you encountered?
Jericho: Sighs
Jericho: We were charged with helping the faith return a stolen object, but at every turn we run into challenges
Jericho: Dejectedly
Vesta Ronchessac: Challenges are laid before us to give us a chance to overcome
Jericho: Nods
Jericho: So I keep being told
Jericho: Smiles
Jericho: That and growing my patience with people
Jericho: I would heal anyone I could, but my temprement could use some adjustement
Vesta Ronchessac: You can never have too much patience
Ava Bosley: Yes, but no obstacle that are too much to overcome - as She wills it
Vesta Ronchessac: Warm smile with Ava, you do understand sister
Jericho: She's wiser then I am, that's for certain
Jericho: winks at Ava
Vesta Ronchessac: and you my brother? (Looking at Levi) why do you travel this holy path?
Vesta Ronchessac: My wise sister, who are you?
Vesta Ronchessac: (at Ava)
Levi Reed: Um... acidentally, to be honest
Vesta Ronchessac: Smiles at Levi, we all have had accidents in our life that lead to virtue
Ava Bosley: My name is Ava Bosley, Priestess of the Second Circle, the heights of the raven.
Vesta Ronchessac: Not everyone is born to serve but some serve by action
Vesta Ronchessac: Welcome Ava Bosley of the second circle, hights of the raven
Vesta Ronchessac: and if you wish to accept, one who comes with the whisper of sand
Ava Bosley: nudges Jericho
Ava Bosley: whispers
Ava Bosley: we should both give a proper introduction
Jericho: Leans over. "I think she likes you more"
Jericho: Chuckles
Jericho: I find it's better for me to talk less
Jericho: I insult fewer people
Jericho: Grins
Levi Reed: It doesn't seem like they play favorites here, man
Vesta Ronchessac: That is a pity young priest, if you do not speak then no one will know your voice
Jericho: Oh I think Vee would beg to differ
Jericho: Sighs
Jericho: I am Jericho, Priest of the Second Circle, Depth of the Otter
BOB and is Ava accepting that new title?
BOB a new one to add on
Ava Bosley: I do accept with honor - and thank you. I do try to think before I speak
Vesta Ronchessac: The otter is a strong swimmer
Jericho: It's a great honor to visit your shrine. I've never been so far from home
Ava Bosley: she blushes
Jericho: I always thought they build strong dams
Jericho: chuckles in amusement
Jericho: chuckles in amusement
Vesta Ronchessac: Here on Mizzen many come for trade, for music, for bravado, but here we try to stay humble and remember that we are all part of the rythm of the tides
Ava Bosley: That sounds beautiful
Ava Bosley: Do you have many festivals with the community?
Vesta Ronchessac: Have you visited the Bard College in Plithoth?
Jericho: Shakes Head
Vesta Ronchessac: We celebrate so many festivals it can be hard for many to keep track
Levi Reed: So what exactly do you all do here?
Levi Reed: Do you just like, pray all day?
Ava Bosley: *sigh*
BOB Plithoth is the main city on Mizzen where the Baron Lives
Vesta Ronchessac: What brings you to Mizzen Ava of the Second Circle, hight of the raven, whisper of the sand?
Vesta Ronchessac: Smiles at Levi, we do much more than just pray
Vesta Ronchessac: Prayer can only take you so far
Levi Reed: Heal people?
Vesta Ronchessac: We heal as needed, but there is more than just healing of the body
Vesta Ronchessac: the Soul needs to refresh, to enjoy
Levi Reed: Ahh, so you drink!
Vesta Ronchessac: Certainly
Levi Reed: Maybe I should join up, Jericho!
Jericho: Do...you want to?
Jericho: That would be really nice
Jericho: Smiles warmly
Ava Bosley: *ahem* please, if you will pardon me. I never asked who you are.
Vesta Ronchessac: I am Vesta Ronchessac, of the fourth circle, keeper of the moon, deliverer of the pearl and friend to the merfolk
Levi Reed: Nah, I was just teasing you. But it seems like a nice place here
Ava Bosley: reaches in pocket to get conversion book, and disappointedly puts it away
Levi Reed: I'll be honest, the one back home seems much more stuffy than this place
Jericho: It's a pleasure to meet you
Jericho: officially anyways
Jericho: Smiles
Vesta Ronchessac: I am pleased you enjoy being on Mizzen
Vesta Ronchessac: The formality of Borenquin can stifle creativity
Jericho: Well not as pleased as getting the stolen object back to Osterhold. I'm under a month long geas
Jericho: Sure does put things in perspective
Jericho: Sighs
Ava Bosley: How do you all coordinate your work here if you leave away the formaility?
Vesta Ronchessac: We share the tasks,
Levi Reed: Truer words were never spoken
Vesta Ronchessac: Those that choose to heal do so, those that need to feel the earth in the fingers till the soil
Vesta Ronchessac: We can always find someone who wants to assist in achieving the goals we have
Ava Bosley: Is there a schedule? A list?
Vesta Ronchessac: Do you want to assist?
Vesta Ronchessac: I would be glad to have you young Ava Bosley
Jericho: Assist you? Sure
Vesta Ronchessac: Are you in search of learning?
Ava Bosley: If you all wish for assistance, it would be my pleasure - at least for a bit. Or after our task is done.
Vesta Ronchessac: What task are you here for?
Ava Bosley: Someone has stolen rum and one of the barrels had the Church's seal
Vesta Ronchessac: That is very frustrating I can see
Ava Bosley: OH, pardon me, it was a bottle. I am still grounding myself.
Ava Bosley: Pardon me further
Vesta Ronchessac: I am curious why you are so invested in finding two bottles, a simple theft does not seem to be something to drag you here to Mizzen?
Ava Bosley: it was TWO bottles and a tax stamp
Ava Bosley: sways
Vesta Ronchessac: I am proud to see you take such an interest in redeeming your Temple
Jericho: Keeps quiet
Vesta Ronchessac: All bottles are stamped that is true
Ava Bosley: Yes, and our superiors seem to believe taking the stamp means they plan to duplicate it some how
Vesta Ronchessac: That is a most curious thing
Jericho: The temple didn't tell me. They only told Ava and Vee. But this is an incredibly old bottle with a tax stamp inside. No-one can seem to tell us how it got there, but a man with a Peg Leg stole it.
Jericho: Shrugs
Jericho: That's all I know
Jericho: And essentially I die in a month if I don't get it back
Jericho: Shrugs again
Vesta Ronchessac: Why would you die in a month?
Jericho: When I asked for a viewing at the Temple in Osterhold, the condition was they place a month-long geas on me to return the stamp to the temple. It's the price I had to pay to get it back, so we are doing our best
Vesta Ronchessac: Young Ava you know that if you had that tax stamp you could create all the wealth you wanted
Jericho: Frowns
Jericho: Ava would never do such a thing
Levi Reed: I'm sorry they what?
Jericho: Complete Convision
Levi Reed: Is that standard church practice?
Ava Bosley: shocked to hear this
Jericho: What do you want me to say Levi. You all make fun of me regardless, the last thing I want to hear is Vee constantly adding to the insults
Jericho: keeping his voice low out of respect, but clearly furious
Vesta Ronchessac: It seems to me that you Jericho of the Otter are opposed to Ava of the whisper of the sand in retrieving this Stamp
Jericho: Why?
Ava Bosley: Then the community would suffer without the extra finances, wouldn't they
Vesta Ronchessac: Anyone could use such a stamp to create their own wealth
Ava Bosley: looks like she's going to cry
Jericho: I mean, they could, but it's not our place to take the stamp. It belongs to the church
Levi Reed: I think we all just want to return this and be done with this job, honestly
Levi Reed: It's been a lot more trouble than we had counted on
Jericho: Yeah, I'd like to live too Levi
Vesta Ronchessac: Yes they would be stealing the authority of the Church away
Jericho: ......
Levi Reed: I didn't mind going to find the lost farmer and save him from the Chupacabra, but this kind of stuff is way above my level
Jericho: So...I'm not seeing any opposition
Levi Reed: Anyway, we mainly came here to ask for assistance, I think?
Levi Reed: Is there anything you could do to help us help the church?
Levi Reed: And also to help us keep Jericho alive
Levi Reed: I give the kid a hard time, but I don't want to see him die
Vesta Ronchessac: My advice is to be true to who you are
Ava Bosley: Ava looks confused
Levi Reed: But if anyone tells Vee I said that, you WILL feel my wrath
Vesta Ronchessac: If he really is under a Geas then he must follow through with his quest to bring back this object to Osterhold
Vesta Ronchessac: they are a stubborn old stodgy place but a quest is a quest
Levi Reed: I mean, yeah, we want to do that
Levi Reed: Do you have any idea how we can accomplish it?
Jericho: Well...no one said where it should go after that. The geas just said to bring it to the temple. After that, I'm sure it could go where it was needed
Levi Reed: Any priestly ways of finding church objects or something?
Jericho: I had hoped to bring it back to the temple
Vesta Ronchessac: Young Ava here seems likely to not fall into that trap of the old church but this Jericho I am not certain of
Vesta Ronchessac: he is already so entangled
Jericho: Frowns
Vesta Ronchessac: Certainly many ways of tracking objects
Jericho: I just help people. I cannot be held responsible for those who would turn their back on the faith
Ava Bosley: What do you mean? Trap of the old Church?
Jericho: They will receive their penance in due time
Jericho: Think about it Ava. So much of this doesn't make sense at all
Vesta Ronchessac: For certain you have seen that the old guard of the church wants to keep people in place to keep a status quo and protect their interests
Ava Bosley: B-but... why would they do anything to trap us...I just don't-
Vesta Ronchessac: You are here and a fresh new chance
Levi Reed: Are... their interests different than the rest of the church's interests?
Vesta Ronchessac: Oh I am certain they do not see it as a trap any more than you do
Vesta Ronchessac: Those in power protect their power
Vesta Ronchessac: I am pleased to see such young people out in the world exploring and finding their own way to do things
BOB and causing both Jericho and Ava to have THOUGHTS
Levi Reed: You guys got a tithing box here or something?
Vesta Ronchessac: If you seek the nobles you spoke of my guess would be to visit the Bards College, there are many there with connections that can assist you
Vesta Ronchessac: We always take donations, thank you young Levi
Levi Reed: Gotta appreciate a church that's not so stuffy
Ava Bosley: Do you also have papers with information regarding this temple?
Vesta Ronchessac: Papers are too formal
Jericho: Snorts, but tries to turn it into a cough
Jericho: hiding a smile behind his hand
Ava Bosley: looks incredibly confused
Ava Bosley: Oh, okay...
Jericho: Well, it seems we are off to Bard's College unless the others have found any other information
<font color="#000000">Levi Reed spent 50 CP on The Church That Was Way Cooler Than The Other Church
BOB so moving over to the Merchants
BOB Vee, Lirth
BOB after a few the rest can join in from their previous visits
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Ranger Tracking [2] [MOD:WIS] (vs. Target 14) [FAILURE by 2] [d20 = 16]
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 12) [FAILURE by 1] [d20 = 13]
Lirtimya: [SKILL] Observation [MOD:INT] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 3] [d20 = 13]
BOB SO heading into the market
BOB there is a square, with several places around
Vee Barlett: looks around then rubs sand out of her eyes
Vee Barlett: mutters curses about the land again
Vee Barlett: See where we should start, Lirt? This sand got over everything. Already.
Vee Barlett: Peg legs, men bleeding, someone with a bag on him, that sort?
BOB Lirt spots several spots where there are fancier servers, or higher end goods
Vee Barlett: [SKILL] Seamanship [MOD:DEX] (vs. Target 16) [SUCCESS by 10] [d20 = 6]
Lirtimya: I see several places I'm interested in, higher end, they may be there
BOB There are many places here where wares for ships are for sale
Vee Barlett: Proper man of the sea wouldn't be walkin' right. Not so interested in goods, yet, but hmm....
Vee Barlett: heads over to one of those places
Vee Barlett: Ho there!
Folduin Winterwound: Hello there young lady
Folduin Winterwound: What are you looking for?
Lirtimya: Following Vee
Folduin Winterwound: You have a boat on your own I can see
Touches his nose
Vee Barlett: [CHECK] Wisdom (vs. Target 14) [SUCCESS by 0] [d20 = 14]
BOB It seems he is indicating that he understands Vee is a sailor and looking for such things for her ship/boat
BOB He does not seem to have any deeper meaning
Vee Barlett: I'm actually lookin' to gather a crew for it, ya know? Heard a famous fella was down this way, was wonderin' if I could find him. A Captain Hail?
Vee Barlett: Any leads, merchant?
Folduin Winterwound: Captain Hail? I have not heard of
Folduin Winterwound: Not many around these parts that are looking for a full crew
Vee Barlett: Nah? Stories say he sailed through a fierce storm with nuthin' but a small ship. Barely call it a ship, if ya ask me.
Vee Barlett: Don't need a full crew, just some sailor talk.
Folduin Winterwound: Ahh, well I am always willing to hear a good tale, but not knowing any who want to ship out so soon
Folduin Winterwound: Perhaps in a day or four I might hear
Folduin Winterwound: what ship are you sailing?
Vee Barlett: Currently crewin' on the Flame. Still gettin' my ship repaired.
Folduin Winterwound: Have not heard of the Flame
Vee Barlett: How long you been a merchant? This is a busy port to not know those ship. What about the Flying Fish?
Lirtimya: Maybe he doesn't get on any ships himself
Vee Barlett: nods with Lirt
Folduin Winterwound: Well the real port is down south, here we just have some merchants who deal mostly with produce
Vee Barlett: On what terms?
Folduin Winterwound: The farms here in the north produce some good crops that we ship out across the Islands
Vee Barlett: Anyone who buys anything up here?
Lirtimya: Seems interested about the port, she should find where so she can mark it down, later of course
Folduin Winterwound: I stick to my own bailywick, doing leather goods
Vee Barlett: Well if ya don't know a Hail, do ya know a Joel?
Folduin Winterwound: A few who can load in without a hoist do buinsess here beyond that
Folduin Winterwound: Joel sounds familiar
Folduin Winterwound: On the Fower?
Vee Barlett: I believe so.
Folduin Winterwound: I have not seen the Fower in the last few weeks, I think they headed to Seagate with a load of palm oil
Folduin Winterwound: I did sell them some leather for their oars
Vee Barlett: Ah damn. Timin' ain't good today, is it?
Folduin Winterwound: Their first mate Helgoth
Vee Barlett: Well can ya at least tell a girl where to get a good bottle of rum? The higher age, the better.
Lirtimya: Sighs
Folduin Winterwound: Don't waste your time here
Vee Barlett: So I'm findin' out
Folduin Winterwound: If you want good stuff you will pay too much
Folduin Winterwound: If you want the really good stuff you will pay even more in town
Folduin Winterwound: IF you have that kind of coin
Folduin Winterwound: I can find a few other things to help you spend it on
Folduin Winterwound: winks
Vee Barlett: And if I do? Who would I ask?
Vee Barlett: With my luck, not sure anything will help more than rum.
Lirtimya: I think it wouldn't be smart to spend all of our funds on some rum, we have rum already
Vee Barlett: But it ain't our rum, Lirt. So might as well get my own bottle, yeah?
Lirtimya: I guess, but still, don't need anything fancy, we still need your help after this, can't tap out quite yet Vee
Vee Barlett: laughs
Vee Barlett: Promise I'll try not to drink it all right away.
Folduin Winterwound: If you go to Plithoth you might have more luck if you want really high end stuff
Vee Barlett: Well, suppose that helps. Thanks for your help, sir.
Folduin Winterwound: Just be careful young lady
Vee Barlett: Hmm?
Folduin Winterwound: They will try to steal your heart
Folduin Winterwound: and Steal you away from the sea
Vee Barlett: barks a laugh
Lirtimya: tries to stifle a laugh, but fails
Vee Barlett: Sea already got my heart. I'd like to see them try.
Lirtimya: The day someone steals vee from the sea is the day I know I'm asleep, not awake
Vee Barlett: Love ya, too, Lirt!
BOB and with that laugher everyone will be there at the merchant's square
Rothuss Carder: carefully stays out of reach of Beth, leaving MeLange to her tender care.
BOB brb as you all gather to share what you know
Vee Barlett: I can't find any tracks. Or blood. Only lead I got is maybe Plithoth.
Levi Reed: Hey guess what! We got nothing useful but I DID learn that this church isn't as boring as the one back home
Rothuss Carder: Is that the city to the south?
Lirtimya: chuckles and looks at the rest "Anything?"
Vee Barlett: shrugs
Ava Bosley: ... Our Church is not boring ...
Ava Bosley: to self
Vee Barlett: It's where ya buy good rum.
Rothuss Carder: We brought a local who might know a few things about the local underlife.
Vee Barlett: And where the port is. Good place to catch a ride if ya need it. Although I'd've thought that'd be west...
Rothuss Carder: points at Beth where she's leaning against MeLange.
Lirtimya: Chuckles at MeLange's current circumstanc
Vee Barlett: Not someone who tried to strangle him again, right?
Vee Barlett: Hey! You girl! Who are ya?
Lirtimya: I can't wait to get back on the sea already, the sand can get annoying
Lirtimya: mutters to herself
Vee Barlett: I agree, Lirt.
Beth the pickpocket: You talking to me?
Vee Barlett: Ya.
Beth the pickpocket: So?
Vee Barlett: Just askin' who you are.
Beth the pickpocket: Name's Beth
Beth the pickpocket: Squeezes Melange's arm again
Vee Barlett: Huh, I know of a Beth. Well, name's Vee. Nice to meet ya. I think.
Beth the pickpocket: You with them?
MeLange: Hey Vee, meet Beth
Beth the pickpocket: Oh
Beth the pickpocket: Ok
Vee Barlett: That's my friend's arm you are squeezing, yeah.
Vee Barlett: But feel free to keep squeezin' it. Ain't more than a friend to me. No offense, MeLange.
Beth the pickpocket: He is strong
MeLange: we bailed her out of her prison, she's a great pickpocket and could be a wonderful asset to this team, plus she's cute as a button
Beth the pickpocket: Feels good around me
Lirtimya: Maybe not strangle him Vee, but definitely strangle his arm
Vee Barlett: nods
Vee Barlett: Good things arms don't need to breath.
Beth the pickpocket: Oh you like me, giggles, Thank you
MeLange: well a little offense taken
Vee Barlett: laughs
MeLange: but I'll get over it
MeLange: smiles
Vee Barlett: Sorry, my pal. Just mean we ain't romantic or nuthin' so enjoy that arm candy.
Levi Reed: What Beth do you know, Vee?
Vee Barlett: Pilon's current girl.
MeLange: she won't stop
Beth the pickpocket: OH I am NOT worried about you
MeLange: Don't worry Beth, Vee is a career woman
Lirtimya: looks at Vee to see her reaction to that comment
Vee Barlett: Only need to worry about me if you're on a ship with me.
Beth the pickpocket: Ships are messy, dirty, smelly,
Vee Barlett: Then you're right. You ain't gotta worry about me.
MeLange: see what I mean, the jobs number one, but she's an amazing partner and friend to have around
Beth the pickpocket: Melange here is strong and oh soooo tight
Lirtimya: Less dirty than this sand
Rothuss Carder: leans back against a wall, grinning and enjoying the show.
MeLange: Thank you Beth, you're gonna make me blush
Beth the pickpocket: Oh I think he is dirty, you just don't see it
Vee Barlett: You're just makin' me home-seasick now, Lirt, and it's only been a few bells since we stepped off ship.
Lirtimya: Hey, at least you got to ride a dolphin before coming here
Vee Barlett: Enjoy her while ya can, then, MeLange. She doesn't seem like crew material to me.
MeLange: Well whether that's the case or not, she's still a person Vee
Beth the pickpocket: Yeah
Vee Barlett: I'll find ya a dolphin to swim with either before we go or when we sail back. Promise.
Vee Barlett: (to Lirt)
Lirtimya: Thanks, it looks like fun
Jericho: You know, you are really proving to be a right piece of work Vee. I was starting to think better of you
Jericho: You treat your crew like shit long enough, and no one will be there for you when you need it
MeLange: plus fast hands could always come in useful
Vee Barlett: Only said she wasn't crew material? She don't like ships. Pretty simple.
Jericho: She's a person
MeLange: You don't like ships Beth?
Beth the pickpocket: I am so glad you like my hands, I can do a lot with them (to Melange)
MeLange blushes
Vee Barlett: And crew don't see others as competition for affection. Gets messy when you get that kind of involvement.
Jericho: Beth, i'm guessing since you came from the jail you aren't exactly on the up and up. But, would you be interested in joining us. We're already a bit of a band of misfits, and we could use all the help we can get
Jericho: I'm pretty good at keeping ships pretty sparkly at this point
MeLange: You heard her Beth, if you wanna join this crew, that means no hanky panky
Vee Barlett: Nope.
Lirtimya: On second thought, Vee get me one of those bottles of rum later, beth's gonna be so tiring
Lirtimya: mutters to Vee
Vee Barlett: nudges Lirt, "See what I mean? She's gonna drive us up a wall."
Beth the pickpocket: So where do you want to go Melange?
MeLange: I go where the crew goes Beth
Jericho: Beth do you know where the Bard's college is by any chance? We're tracking a stolen item and we heard someone might know something there
Vee Barlett: Look, whatever this one does isn't important right now. What's important is findin' that damn Captain and Noble before we lose them.
MeLange: unless you have any idea about catching this man with the peg leg?
Beth the pickpocket: Of course, (rolls her eyes) Everyone knows where the college is
Jericho: I'm afraid I don't Beth. Could you please help us find the way?
Beth the pickpocket: What sort of thing are you thinking was stolen?
Beth the pickpocket: I would be glad to show you,
Vee Barlett: Who said something was stolen?
Vee Barlett: Ah, Jericho. Of course.
Lirtimya: Oh, Vee have you told them about Joel yet?
Vee Barlett: Nah, that's for later, Lirt. Maybe... in different company.
Lirtimya: nods
Lirtimya: Not my business, I'll leave that for you
Beth the pickpocket: happy to help Melange, make him feel good
MeLange: Thank you Beth, you're great
Jericho: Sigh
Jericho: Can we trust you Beth. Frankly, i'm starting to stop caring who I can and who I can't
Beth the pickpocket: You can trust me,
Beth the pickpocket: Melange trusts me
Jericho: we're looking for a old rum bottle with a trinket inside that was stolen from the church.
MeLange: she's given us no reason not to trust her
Vee Barlett: MeLange also trusted that random girl to not try to kill him....
Jericho: We think a Peg-legged individual stole it
MeLange: Hey Vee, I trust people you know
MeLange: Plus, at that party I was pretending to be somebody else
Beth the pickpocket: I promise I never tried to kill Melange
Vee Barlett: Of course ya didn't. Ya only known him, what, one bell at most?
Beth the pickpocket: Peg Legged? like a pirate?
Jericho: Close enough I suppose
MeLange: yea just like that
Rothuss Carder: strolls over and puts an arm around Jericho's shoulders. "My man, I feel there's not a one of us you can't trust. May not always see eye to eye, but trust, I think you're good."
Beth the pickpocket: Ooooo what party are you going to?
Jericho: Could be a poor party or a great one, but we need to retrieve the stolen object if at all possible
Jericho: Could be just the thing for a rougish individual as yourself?
Jericho: We'd love to have you join us
MeLange: good point Jericho
Beth the pickpocket: Stealing things is.... well.... not really a good thing to do, just something that happens when a girl needs to eat you understand?
Jericho: Nods
Jericho: I won't hold that against you. It's not my place.
Levi Reed: We can pay you
Jericho: Nods
Jericho: We'd be happy to
Beth the pickpocket: But if I want you to hold it against me Melange?
MeLange: we all gotta do things to survive sometimes
MeLange: and sometimes we do things because we're good at them too
Beth the pickpocket: I hope you are good at it
MeLange: one step at a time Beth
Jericho: Regardless, if you ever want to join up, you'd probably have fun. This whole adventure has gone peaks up. Ship smell or no
Vee Barlett: mutters to Lirt, "We're goin' have to flip a coin to see who gets to get black out drunk at this rate."
Levi Reed: You got a three sided coin? Because I want in
MeLange: So Beth, we a team?
Beth the pickpocket: At the hip
Vee Barlett: Only while we're here.
Lirtimya: nods and mutters back "I'll let you, someone's gotta watch them, and you need a break more than I"
MeLange: Beth meet Levi, he's dull and not much to look at
Vee Barlett: She ain't even tell us where to go, only who she wants to go with.
Vee Barlett: I owe you. Big time, Lirt.
MeLange: she says she knows where the college is
Levi Reed: Yeah, I forgot about the college they told us about
Vee Barlett: Yet gave no town name.
Levi Reed: I was just so happy about the cool church
Vee Barlett: Plithoth, but it's fine. Let's go with the one y'all are... weirdly attached to.
Lirtimya: It's no problem Vee, you've done plenty for us already
Vee Barlett: grins
Vee Barlett: Don't tell Matty, but you got the promotion.
Lirtimya: chuckles
BOB next week hitting the town (Plithoth) and visiting the Bard College as has been foretold by the wise merchants
