Alyssa and Bruno

[Mr. Handy]

"Of course," says Alyssa. She digs out some change from her purse and hands it to the old woman.

[kabukiman]

She receives the money and then says.
-Well, they didn't left much. But I found this, and thought it was curious: it's a painting of a knife.

[welsh]

Bruno looks at the painting. (Does he recognize it). "Interesting. There is something else. My colleague on the street tells me that these fellows were here waiting for us and for the knife... as if they knew it would be coming here. We also have reason to believe that Miguel was in a large bag when they left this place. It also seems that the local gangs weren't involved in the abduction."

[Mr. Handy]

"We should show this to Percy," says Alyssa. She turns to the cleaning woman. "Thank you. May we take it with us?"

[kabukiman]

She asks you some money and give you the painting.

[welsh]

Bruno opens a wad of cash and hands the women some bills. He turns to Alyssa. "I am worried about Manuel. If they have taken him out of here in a bag, then the bag might be at the bottom of the river by now. The longer we wait, well... the more danger. We should plan to visit this Innsmouth soon. But to move without preparation can be dangerous. Perhaps you can dig up some past stories about Innsmouth from your paper or the local library. And... do you have a gun?"

[Mr. Handy]

"A gun?" says Alyssa, handing the painting to Bruno. "No, I don't have one and I've had no practice with guns. I do carry a knife for protection, and I know how to use it. Let's collect the others and check the room first. I've got the key, which I'll return to the manager when we're finished here. After that I'll see what I can dig up about Innsmouth while you complete whatever other preparations are necessary."

[kabukiman]

OOC: Mr Zombie has left the campaign, so I will NPC his character.
Mr Percy and Reverand Peter are waiting near the desk with the bouncer.

[Mr. Handy]

[OOC: Paradys is also MIA since October 3. You might want to recruit additional players in Existing Games Looking for Players. There are also often new people looking for games to join in Players Looking for Games.]



"Ah, there you are, gentlemen," says Alyssa. She fills them in on what she's learned. "Did you find anything else out? We just spoke to the woman who cleaned Room 6, and she found a painting of a knife that they had left there." She motions for Bruno to show it to the others. "Mr. Marmont, is that the same knife? I've also borrowed the room key, so we can go up and take a look around ourselves."

[welsh]

Bruno shows them the painting. "There is more information. Apparently, the thieves knew we were coming and were waiting for our arrival. We also believe that they took Manuel out of this room in a bag, and drove off in a car. Apparently, they were waiting. We've also learned that the local criminals were not around. I suggest that we plan a move soon. Yes?"

OCC- What time is it?

[kabukiman]

OOC: About 4 pm

Mr Percy exclaim:
-Oh! It is indeed a paint of the dagger I bought! I can recognize those carvings, and the colours. See all the sea details of strange animals? A bit like the zoomorphic style from the ancient Irish, but in a completely strange way. It is an exquisite craftwork. But it reminds me something- he says scratching his head- I just don't remember what exactly...
-More pagan vanities!-says Reverend Peter- those things only serves to tempt souls and made them forget the true God!
Mr Percy seems a bit frighten with reverend Peter speech and then says:
-I-I guess it is better that we go to the other room.

[Mr. Handy]

"Okay, let's go check the room," says Alyssa. She takes out the key and leads the way to Room 6. "Keep thinking about it, Mr. Marmont. I'm sure it will come to you eventually."

[kabukiman]

OOC: Sorry welsh, I only read now about your character trying to see if he recognized the dagger. Yes, it seems vaguely familiar, but he only saw Miguel dagger once. By the way, the original name of the character was Manuel (a popular name with farmers and fisherman ), Miguel was an aristocratic name in Portugal that was illed seen by political reasons, only in the last 20 years it begun a popular name (by a big change of mentality) . But I'm digressing and it would be a long story, so going to the point, somehow Manuel transformed himself in Manuel and I didn't notice.


You go again upstairs and arrive at the room.

[welsh]

Bruno looks to Olsen. "Perhaps we should get a shotgun for the lady. If this is the kind of business we can expect. She's not experienced with pistols, but we can give simple instructions on shotguns if we go there. Besides, as long as she shoots in the right direction, she has a better chance to hit something with a 12 gauge than a pistol."

Olsen nods. "Sounds like a plan. We can keep the shotguns in canvas bags. They won't draw so much notice that way. In the dark, the sound of the shotgun might intimidate any adversary, buy us time if things get bad. At least keep some heads down."

"Felix?" Asks Bruno.

"Back to the boat to prepare for our trip tonight. Given what we know, I don't think Miguel..." Starts Luke,

"I thought his name was Manuel." replies Bruno.

"Right. Well Manuel probably can't wait the night. No offence to Mr Percy, but I don't like the idea of one of my crewmen being held by thieves and robbers. And from what you've told me, I doubt the law in Innsmouth will be very helpful."

Bruno nods. "I doubt they will welcome us."

"Its their business to protect their own. As is ours." Says Olsen.

[Mr. Handy]

Alyssa nods. "I guess it would be easier for me to use a shotgun than anything else," she says, "but I hope I never need to. Still, I know these are some very bad eggs we're dealing with here, and I wouldn't expect them to treat a lady decently. Hopefully merely displaying it would give them pause. I don't know if we can wait until morning either, but the fact that Manuel is still alive means they want him that way for a reason, so it's not too late. Once we're done here I can go back to the office and let my boss know we're heading to Innsmouth, as well as see what I can dig up on the place, but we can't spend too long." She unlocks the door to Room 6 with the key and peers inside curiously.

[kabukiman]

Make a spot hidden roll.

[welsh]

OCC- I am quite sure either Luke or Bruno pass their rolls- http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1823945/

[kabukiman]

Make two lucky rolls. Mr Handy make a spott hidden roll and if you pass, make a lucky roll too.

[Mr. Handy]

Alyssa doesn't notice anything unusual in the room.

[kabukiman]

OOC: Welsh, do you want that I roll the dices?


-Oh my! This is getting awful late! To still discover anything about the dagger, I need to go now to the library-says Mr Percy