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http://i68.tinypic.com/2cfy5xi.jpg Harry waves away James' concern with a put-upon sigh. "Very well, apology accepted." "What about this. One person go find the inspector. A second makes discreet enquiries about Faez at his hotel without attracting attention. The rest of us go straig...

Balzac points into the library.

"Come, mes amis, let's see what mysteries the library can reveal."

http://i64.tinypic.com/50fs7b.png Balzac beams happily. " M. Glynn , it is always the pleasure to catch up. We are all reunited, ready for more travails." "But I must tell your about this most interesting mystery." Balzac quickly summarises for Henry the coroner's findings.

Whoa! Hang on, we're coming up to what feels like an important decision. Rather than jump to "let's take a vote", Can the PCs discuss for a bit longer and everyone have a chance to have some input? http://i68.tinypic.com/2cfy5xi.jpg Harry looks frostily at James , putting down an oyster. ...

http://i68.tinypic.com/2cfy5xi.jpg Harry raises an eyebrow at the tonic related shenanigans but does not comment. He occupies himself knocking back oysters. "What say we rug up and guard Hollingsworth's digs tonight, with a view to confronting him tomorrow? With or without the constabulary.&qu...

Balzac consults his pocket watch. "There is plenty of time. Let us have a look at this roof! Rapide!"

He encourages the others in the right direction.

http://i68.tinypic.com/2cfy5xi.jpg Harry did look very doubtful when the topic of dead man walking was discussed but held his tongue, leaving the issue for now. "I've said it before and I'll say it again, I do admire a bit of good knife work." "But I'm not sure it's fair to say Holli...

http://i64.tinypic.com/50fs7b.png "I do not know the specifics, Mile. The coroner reported to me what he knew and he was not treating the young lady. One of the investigating police, her doctor, or her family might be able to answer that question. I agree with your point though, she is unrespo...

http://i64.tinypic.com/50fs7b.png Balzac holds up a hand. "Before we go, let me summarise what the coroner told me. This is in strictest confidence though, please tell no-one else." He ticks facts off using the fingers of his left hand. "The young man's death occurred at approximatel...

Harry orders a round of straight whiskies for everyone, to help steady the nerves as they contemplate this strange tale.

"You both acquitted yourselves very well," he adds by way of toast.

Ummm, not to be picky but handguns don't normally get a damage bonus. Your weight and muscle don't make that bullet go faster. A little 32 shoots a lot of rounds (ie. 3) in a turn and each does 1d8 if it hits.

(Rules, p.41, 64.)

http://i64.tinypic.com/50fs7b.png Balzac studies Harrison with dispassionate scientific interest. " M. Matthews , I think you are mistaken. The dead young man and traumatised young woman are a mystery, a matter for the University to be concerned about, and possibly a crime. They are hardly pro...

Balzac's bushy eyebrows raise. "Quelle surprise. And which students, which faculties are involved in this dabbling in black magic or paranormal experimentation that you have heard rumours of?"

http://i68.tinypic.com/2cfy5xi.jpg Harry shakes his head and holds up a hand. "No, no, young James , you misunderstand me. I do not suspect the colonel of these murders. I think the raid he led, and the damage they did or possibly treasure they brought back has resulted in this. Someone is see...

http://i64.tinypic.com/50fs7b.png Balzac nods. "One second Mlle, but before we get to that, I'm just interested in what M. Matthews here has to say." "So, Monsieur, what do you know about the young man and woman being involved in black magic, whatever that may be? And how did you com...

http://i68.tinypic.com/2cfy5xi.jpg Knowing that he had located the quarry, Harry seizes the moment to take a hansom back to his London address to change into top hat and tails, under winter coat and scarf. He is careful to ensure he still has his service revolver. Once the three have migrated from ...

Balzac gives Harrison a somewhat judgemental look.

"Where was this cafe that you believed the students would frequent?"

http://i68.tinypic.com/2cfy5xi.jpg OOC,I presume the PCs hunting Faez have some plan to rendezvous every hour at a given point, something like that. Harry , satisfied the quarry is located, heads back to gather the troops. With any luck, he'll have time to pop home and change into proper evening to...

Balzac turns to the others. "I cannot help this young lady, at least not without further information. Shall we take a turn out in the fresh air and catch up on news?"