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Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 8:50 pm**

The Mermaid of the Mediterranean - Tripoli
5:42pm

The port wing of the Junkers JU 290 transport dipped catching the evening sun with a glint as it turned in a low, wide circle across the ancient and sprawling metropolis of Tripoli. The Italian-held city was the first stop on the expedition's journey onto the Dark Continent. The sun was low in the sky and the turquoise of the sea provided a stunning backdrop to the white-washed city.

Set on one of North Africa’s best natural harbours, Tripoli exuded a distinctive Mediterranean charm infused with a decidedly Arabic-Islamic flavour. Its rich mosaic of historical influences – from Roman ruins and artefacts to the Ottoman-era medina – is enough to whet the appetites of those in the group with an academic interest in History. Conversations sparked into life, almost immediately the city was spotted, amongst the professors and scientists.

Another fifteen minutes ticked by before the engine note changed and the great plane began its gentle descent. As the tires gently kissed the dirt runway, testament to the skill of the pilot, an expectant hush fell over those in the body of the steel beast. Professor Albrecht Eichelberger stood and addressed the expedition:

"Now my friends, we have truly begun our adventure," this earned a slightly scathing look from SS-Standartenführer Lothar Wahl, "tomorrow we are to head by train into the heart of the continent. Once we are settled into our hotel ladies and gentleman, the evening is your own to dine, explore or rest. Tonight we celebrate for tomorrow we explore and discover in the name of the Reich!"

Wahl assigned Feldwebel Gunnar Koertig and his troopers with handling the the conveyance of the teams equipment and gear to the station. Taxis arrived to move the expedition members, Wahl making it clear to anyone in the party that is not at the station by 7:30am will not be waited on...

The Taxis, having woven their way through the bustling streets, pulled up to the Al Waddan Hotel and disgorged their passengers into the cool foyer where amiable reception staff greeted the team; accompanied by the sound of tinkling water and the smell of rose petals...

Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:37 pm**

Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:58 pm**

The team spread themselves into the foyer, occupied by a handful of patrons, and waited as Eichelberger organised their rooms.

Posted: **Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:36 pm**

Carl sits near the fountain and examines the objects inside the table with the glass top.

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:33 am**

Once in the hotell room Alvaro changes his clothes to a afternoon casual suit in dark green, he adjust his shoulder holster and the .32 Revolver conceling it as best he can. Ready for some mingling with the nazis? he looks at himself in the mirror and a dark frown spreads over his face remembering his true mission and why he is doing this, risking his life on this mission... Si señor!

Alvaro walks down to the foyer checking out any woman in the place. maybe i get lucky Alvaro smiles as he sees Carl and walks towards him to chat a bit. Nice hotel isint it, who would think something like this could exit in Africa

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:22 am**

Professor Paul Eckhart watches the younger men; the Spaniard--one of Franco's men, no doubt--is eyeing up attractive females: Prof. Eckhart feels old. He walks over to the bar. Cognac, please, a large one.

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:24 pm**

Percy will visit the Medina and the arch of Marc Aurelius. When he finished, he will amke a quick visit to the nearest brothel...
But first he will ask for rum in the bar.

Posted: **Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:02 pm**

An officious looking barman handed Prof. Eckhart a generous measure of smoky alcohol with a nod and a smile, "You are new in town, no?" He began to arrange the bottles behind the bar, occasionally sweeping unseen dust with a delicate flick of his cloth. In testimony to his training he carefully tilted his head in the Professor's direction to allow for, but not force, polite conversation.

Carl noticed that the display table contained a variety of interesting rocks and minerals, a geologist would not doubt be impressed but it was not the kind of thing he had any appreciation for...bunch of sparkly rocks, great! The lounge was reasonably full and there were a number of discussions taking place between members of the expedition.

There are a number of other patrons and Alvaro is drawn to a leggy, dark haired girl nursing a gin and tonic at the end of the bar...

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2012 2:13 am**

Carl wakes a sweeping gesture at the whole hotel. "The world is a different place once you move outside what you are familiar with."

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:26 am**

"I know," says Kirsten, looking around in awe. "I've never seen anything like it. This is the furthest I've ever been from home. I've been in movies that took place all over the world, but it's so much different to travel to exotic locales for real."

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:58 am**

"One should expect both the familiar and the unfamiliar when traveling abroad. Where ever you go, people are people, even if the food and the customs change."

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:20 am**

Airbornexo wrote: There are a number of other patrons and Alvaro is drawn to a leggy, dark haired girl nursing a gin and tonic at the end of the bar...

Alvaro sweeps the room updating himself who is there and where they are while he walks to the dark beauty God afternoon Miss, you mind company?

Posted: **Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:57 am**

Airbornexo wrote:"You are new in town, no?" . . . In testimony to his training [the barman] carefully tilted his head in the Professor's direction to allow for, but not force, polite conversation.

"Yes, I just flew in from Berlin. Do you get many Germans stopping at this hotel?"

Posted: **Wed Feb 29, 2012 1:07 am**

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The woman casually regarded the Spaniard, then spoke with a clipped North American accent; "If you are one of those hoary academics, then forget it buster." She cocked her head appraising him, then with her foot moved a chair out from the bar and angled her nearly finished drink...another?

At the other end of the bar, the barman chuckled at the Professor's remark, "It seems like we have our whole quota of Germans for the year in at the same time tonight! We get the odd military type, showing the Italians how to march up and down, that sort of thing. I have heard you are keen on 'travelling in foreign countries' France, Poland, no?" He gives a knowing wink, cheeky but not insulting, "What brings you all to our fair city?" The barman is of Libyan descent but his English is impeccable.

Posted: **Wed Feb 29, 2012 6:15 am**

Kirsten nods, then glances over to the woman at the bar. "Sounds like she's a fellow American," she says, "or possibly Canadian. I doubt she'll want to talk to a 'hoary academic' like me. I wonder if our Spanish friend can charm her."

Posted: **Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:49 am**

Airbornexo wrote: The woman casually regarded the Spaniard, then spoke with a clipped North American accent; "If you are one of those hoary academics, then forget it buster." She cocked her head appraising him, then with her foot moved a chair out from the bar and angled her nearly finished drink...another?

'Well i dont mind the academics, but im certain not one of them' 'Im Alvaro Uribe Miss...' 'Spaniard , explorer, bodyguard and most important... dancer' 'And you Miss tell me please who are you?' Alvaro smiles his best smile making a sign to the bartender to fill up the ladies glass.

Posted: **Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:38 am**

Airbornexo wrote:". . . We get the odd military type, showing the Italians how to march up and down . . . "

"We Germans sure can march: it's in our blood."

Airbornexo wrote:". . . I have heard you are keen on 'travelling in foreign countries' France, Poland, no? . . ."

"I favour Russia."

. . . "What brings you all to our fair city?" . . .

"An expedition--south. I'm Professor Eckhart, expedition botanist. Oh, for the record, I don't 'march,' and as for 'travelling,' I haven't done that since '14." Prof. Eckhart smiles, to show the bartender he is being lighthearted with his comments.

Posted: **Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:27 am**

Posted: **Thu Mar 01, 2012 1:54 am**

The woman smiled at Alvaro, "since you have been kind enough to offer me a drink, let me repay the debt."

She gave him a strange look and then frowned slightly, as if musing something over in her mind; "my name is Ellie Knox, touring here in the city with my brother. We hail from Kansas, if you were wondering about the accent...thou the folk around here wouldn't know Baja from the Bronx!"

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The bartender nodded his approval at the professor and poured him another generous measure.

Posted: **Thu Mar 01, 2012 5:30 am**

Though it's hard to make out the voices, Kirsten is barely able to do so, thanks to her position not far away from them.

Posted: **Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:06 am**

Airbornexo wrote:The woman smiled at Alvaro, "since you have been kind enough to offer me a drink, let me repay the debt."

She gave him a strange look and then frowned slightly, as if musing something over in her mind; "my name is Ellie Knox, touring here in the city with my brother. We hail from Kansas, if you were wondering about the accent...thou the folk around here wouldn't know Baja from the Bronx!"

'Oh i heard the North American accent but im not very familiar with regional differences' Alavaro smiles at her again 'what is this Baja? ive never heard of the term' 'and by the way, that dress looks stuning on you, i wonder if theres a dance hall in this Hotel'

Posted: **Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:17 am**

Prof. Eckhart, holding his brandy glass, approaches the table where Carl and Kirsten are sat. "May I join you?"

Posted: **Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:09 am**

Ellie smiled again at Alvaro, "Baja? A little place out West where the sun shines all day long..." She looked into the middle distance for a moment, lost in her own thoughts. "You'll have to buy me another drink if you want a dance! I'll be sticking around for a while yet anyhow, I'm meeting my brother when he gets back from his errand."

Posted: **Fri Mar 02, 2012 4:58 am**

Kirsten smiles at Eckhart. "Of course," she says, motioning to an empty seat. "Be my guest." She continues to follow the conversation between the Spaniard and the American woman with interest.

Posted: **Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:51 am**

Airbornexo wrote: Ellie[/b] smiled again at Alvaro, "Baja? A little place out West where the sun shines all day long..." She looked into the middle distance for a moment, lost in her own thoughts. "You'll have to buy me another drink if you want a dance! I'll be sticking around for a while yet anyhow, I'm meeting my brother when he gets back from his errand."

'Oh well' 'i hope mentioning your brother isint a subtile way to reject me' he winks at her 'come over hunny and let me introduce you the some other fellow explorers' Alvaro lifts his arm to escort Ellie to where Carl, Kirsten and Prof. Eckhart where sitting. 'And let me grab that drink for you' Alvaro grabs the Gin and Tonic from the bar walking slowly towards the group 'Hey people' 'let me introduce Ellie Knox, from Baja United States'

Posted: **Fri Mar 02, 2012 5:31 pm**

Prof. Eckhart pulls out a chair and sits down. He raises his brandy glass to Kirsten and Carl before taking a luxuriant sip of the cognac.

He nods a greeting to Alvaro and Ellie. "Ms. Knox, how do you do?"

Posted: **Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:10 am**

"Pleased to meet a fellow American, Miss Knox," says Kirsten. "I'm Kirsten Hart, from Los Angeles, California." She turns briefly to Alvaro. "I couldn't help overhearing your conversation. Miss Knox said she's from Kansas, not Baja. Baja is actually in Mexico, not the United States. I should know, Baja is not too far from home for me and I've been there before. I do happen to know it from the Bronx." She grins, looking back at Ellie.

Posted: **Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:07 pm**

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"Quite right Miss Hart, I often have a habit of talking too loud at the table. My mom would smack my wrists if she caught me just then!" Her smile appeared genuine for hearing a friendly accent. She bobbed a dainty and jaunty curtsy at the assembled people, "Please to meet y'all! Hope you don't mind me butting in like this, its always nice to hear a familiar language when so far from home. So are you all together?"

Posted: **Sat Mar 03, 2012 3:55 pm**

Airbornexo wrote:[Ellie Knox] . . . "So are you all together?" . . .

"Unlikely as it seems in these troubled times, yes, we are travelling together."

Prof. Eckhart asks Alvaro: "Mr. Uribe, have you mentioned to Ms. Knox that you are a wonderful dancer? I would very much like to watch you dance."

Posted: **Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:35 am**

"Yes, we're all part of the same expedition," says Kirsten. "I was just remarking that this is the furthest I've ever traveled. Until now I've only been as far south as Mexico and as far north as Washington state, though I had been as far east as New York, so when the opportunity arose I felt I owed it to myself and couldn't wait to leave."

Posted: **Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:53 pm**

Posted: **Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:44 pm**

Tabs wrote: Prof. Eckhart asks Alvaro: "Mr. Uribe, have you mentioned to Ms. Knox that you are a wonderful dancer? I would very much like to watch you dance."

'Already twice and im not shy on it' Alvaro smiles his best smile 'I hope they play som music here so i can stand by my word Professor' Alvaro turns to Ellie 'you mentioned a brother' 'where is he?' 'I hope your not concerned with his whereabouts'

Posted: **Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:21 pm**

Prof. Eckhart claps his hands in delight. "I admire you, señor! We must have some music! I'll go ask the bartender and demand he finds a gramophone." As he stands he says to Kirsten: "Ms. Hart, you will honour me with a dance?"

Posted: **Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:07 am**

Ellie clapped her hands together, "My brother, oh he had a errand to run in town. He's a little overdue but boys will be boys, he's probably got a gal on his arm! I think I could take a spin on the floor...that is if you think you can keep up." Her mischievous smile twinkled at Alvaro.

The bartender obliged at once when asked, pointing the Professor to a ornate and expensive looking gramophone on a side table. There was a stack of records neatly stacked on a shelf underneath the table-top.

OOC - Anyone take Art-Dance?

Posted: **Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:03 am**

Airbornexo wrote:
ooc,[color=#FF0000]OOC - Anyone take Art-Dance? ;)[/color] My DEX is 7, if that helps. But if someone trips and halls I can fix up their sprained ankle!

Posted: **Mon Mar 05, 2012 4:54 am**

"I'd be delighted," says Kirsten, rising from the table and following Eckhart to the gramophone.

Posted: **Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:45 am**

"I'd be delighted," says Kirsten

"I warn you now," Prof. Echart wags a mock-serious finger at Kirsten, "that I'm a slow dancer, and a bit of a 'toe-stepper.'"

The professor leafs through the gramaphone records."Which one, Alvaro?"

Posted: **Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:54 am**

Tabs wrote:

The professor leafs through the gramaphone records. "Flamenco? Salsa? Cha-cha-cha? Which one, Alvaro?"

'

'Do they got any Forxtrot?'

Posted: **Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:00 am**

Spoiler:

Posted: **Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:47 am**

Percy asks for a drink to the barman. A rum.

Posted: **Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:21 am**

Carl follows Percy's suit and orders a gin and tonic.

"This should be fun to watch." He leans over to Ellie. "Never been to Washington myself. I'd have my leave of politics. Traveled to enough places in need to know that sometimes the powers that be only stand in the way of humanity getting the basics rights they are owed!

Posted: **Tue Mar 06, 2012 5:07 am**

"I shall have to take my chances, then, shan't I?" says Kirsten. "I'm no Ginger Rogers, but I think I can avoid stepping on your toes. Foxtrot sounds good to me."

Posted: **Tue Mar 06, 2012 11:44 pm**

With the machine cranked up and the dancing begun, it wasn't long before others from the expedition team joined them along with several patrons from the hotel itself. The barman, ever efficient, kept the drinks flowing and a general feeling of contentment settled over the assembled group.

Breathless from the exertion, Ellie made a point of catching Kirsten and Carl at the bar. Alvaro, unabashed, began to Charleston like their was no tomorrow.

Eckhart too proved to be an unexpected hit and rather spry for a man of his years and position. That was until a over-elaborate twirl took him clean into one of the German Mechanical Engineers from the expedition, upending the poor fellow's drink!
OOC - Job you may interact with the party as if you have a passing acquaintance with their names and roles within the group!

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:41 am**

"Ach du liebe Zeit!" yelled Jurgen in surprise as he leapt to his feet, tipping over his chair in the process. He stood there, arms spread, looking down at the dark splotches on his shirt as drops fell from his nose. His face reddened and he shifted his angry gaze up, but a moment later this was replaced by a look of recognition and a laugh, "A ha! Ha ha! HA HA, Professor!"

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:30 am**

Carl orders another drink for Ellie "Partner?"

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:40 am**

"Have you met Freyja yet?" Kirsten asks Ellie, indicating the gorgeous blonde. "She's with us too. How can we help?"

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:08 am**

Spoiler:

Job wrote:"Ach du liebe Zeit!" yelled Jurgen . . .

"Es tut mir Leid." Prof. Eckhart clutches at Jurgen's arm to steady himself. "God! was I getting carried away with the dance. I think it safer--for the glasses--if I just watch from now on. Let me buy you another, what will it be?"

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:26 am**

They really don't lose their time, right- says Percy to the barman- enjoying every spare time.

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2012 2:07 pm**

Airbornexo wrote: Breathless from the exertion, Ellie made a point of catching Kirsten and Carl at the bar. Alvaro, unabashed, began to Charleston like their was no tomorrow.

'You go hunny and refresh' 'im catching up with you' Alvaro puts on a smile and disapears ut of Ellies sight while he dances.
After a while Alvaro sees his opportunity to take a smoke going out of the lobby to take some air.

Posted: **Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:19 pm**

Tabs wrote:"Es tut mir Leid." Prof. Eckhart clutches at Jurgen's arm to steady himself. "God! was I getting carried away with the dance. I think it safer--for the glasses--if I just watch from now on. Let me buy you another, what will it be?"

Jurgen grabbed the Professor's arm to help him get his footing, laughing and saying, "Apology accepted, my friend. You were dancing so well that I was not expecting your, ah, change of direction. But it is OK. I am drinking beer, and it is not as good as those from the Mother Land, I must say, but it is satisfactory."

Jurgen then grabbed a cloth from a nearby table to wipe off his face and shirt and righted his chair. While cleaning his wire-rim glasses, he turned and spoke to the three colleagues at his table, "Dies ist ein freund von mir, Professor Eckhart." They nodded their heads, smiled at the Professor, and continued their conversation in German.

Posted: **Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:17 am**

From the bar Ellie saw Alvaro heading to the terrace and waved at him jauntily. She then made a mime suggesting she is not quite finished with the dancing just yet and he should meet her on the dance floor in a while.

Heading out into the gathering darkness, the air was still warm yet the wind carried a cooling crispness, instantly refreshing. The Spaniard pulled out a packet of smokes and lit up, the amber glow at its tip waving to and fro, like a will-o'-the-wisp.

The bartender nodded his assent at Percy's question, "those two don't seem to be enjoying themselves though! Are they with your party?" He gestured over at two men who appeared at the door; they are clearly frustrated with one another and sat down at a table in the corner to continue their argument in hushed tones. Percy recognised them as two of the academics from the expedition.

OOC - ~~I'm not sure why that video didn't work? They normally do.~~ Okay I remember, should be fixed now to give a little background ambiance.

Posted: **Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:42 am**

"I could go for a stroll on the docks later, if you don't mind the company."

Posted: **Thu Mar 08, 2012 5:54 am**

"I'm free to come along too, if you like," says Kirsten.

Posted: **Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:59 am**

At the bar, Prof. Eckhart orders mineral water and another cognac, and a jug of beer, which he asks to be sent over to Jurgen's table with the 'Professor's compliments.'"

Posted: **Thu Mar 08, 2012 10:29 am**

-Yes, they are from my group. Probably discussing some obscure academic detail that nobody cares. If they were discussing women or sports they were already at each other throat.

Posted: **Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:21 pm**

Tabs wrote:At the bar, Prof. Eckhart orders mineral water and another cognac, and a jug of beer, which he asks to be sent over to Jurgen's table with the 'Professor's compliments.'"

"Thank you, Professor!" Jurgen yelled over when the pitcher of beer arrived at his table, and his comrades added their own, "Dankeschön!", and "Danke, professor."

After a few minutes of further laughing and joking with his friends, Jurgen stood and walked over to the Professor's group, remarking, "My friends have started talking about work, so I thought that I would come join your table. You seem to be having much more fun!"

Airbornexo wrote:[The bartender] gestured over at two men who appeared at the door; they are clearly frustrated with one another and sat down at a table in the corner to continue their argument in hushed tones. Percy recognised them as two of the academics from the expedition.

Jurgen sipped his beer and nodded towards the door, saying to Professor Eckhart, "Although those two over there do not seem to be having a good time..."

Posted: **Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:45 pm**

"Yes, they do look unhappy."

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:54 am**

Suddenly everyone's attention was drawn by the two arguing academics as they raised their voices in anger, shouting at one another.

A bespectacled, bearded younger man spat, "YOU ARE MAD! WE WILL NEVER FIND IT!" The other a rotund, bald man stood angrily almost overturning the small table and then threw his drink in the other man's face. "I HAVE NEVER HEARD SUCH IMPUDENCE!" He uttered and then stormed from the bar in the direction of the terrace, his face thunderous.

Alvaro leans against the balustrade and watched the man as he stormed out into the night air, mopping his brow with a yellow silk handkerchief.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2012 2:36 am**

"Sure," Kirsten tells Ellie. "What does he look like?" She watches the argument between the two men with bemusement.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:14 pm**

Airbornexo wrote:Suddenly everyone's attention was drawn by the two arguing academics as they raised their voices in anger, shouting at one another.

A bespectacled, bearded younger man spat, "YOU ARE MAD! WE WILL NEVER FIND IT!" The other a rotund, bald man stood angrily almost overturning the small table and then threw his drink in the other man's face. "I HAVE NEVER HEARD SUCH IMPUDENCE!" He uttered and then stormed from the bar in the direction of the terrace, his face thunderous.

Jurgen rushed over to help the younger man. "Are you alright? This must be the night for overturned drinks," he said, speaking English with a pronounced German accent, "I just finished cleaning my own shirt." He pulled the lower part of his shirt forward and pointed out the wet areas that had yet to dry from where the Professor had doused him.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:11 pm**

Airbornexo wrote: Suddenly everyone's attention was drawn by the two arguing academics as they raised their voices in anger, shouting at one another.

A bespectacled, bearded younger man spat, "YOU ARE MAD! WE WILL NEVER FIND IT!" The other a rotund, bald man stood angrily almost overturning the small table and then threw his drink in the other man's face. "I HAVE NEVER HEARD SUCH IMPUDENCE!" He uttered and then stormed from the bar in the direction of the terrace, his face thunderous.

Alvaro leans against the balustrade and watched the man as he stormed out into the night air, mopping his brow with a yellow silk handkerchief.

Alvaro followed his instinct and took a good look at the older of the two arguing men and the younger one, trying to remember who they were, and frowned upon the handkerchief choice. Alvaro then moved outside to the terrace to see where the older man went.

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:54 pm**

The professor finds the altercation between the two academic types to be curious, so he follows Jurgen. "I can vouch for his shirt"--Prof. Eckhart smiles--"because I was the culprit.

"I am Professor Paul Eckhart, expedition botanist. Who are you?"

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:32 am**

-See? I was right. This will be really interesting. Specially in the jungle. I mean, women?

Posted: **Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:15 am**

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Alvaro could see the older man, rotund and bald paced angrily before walking down the steps to the small ornamental garden where he is quickly lost to the gloom.

Inside the bespectacled, bearded man greeted Jurgen and Paul, his eyes still flashed with anger and embarrassment. "I am sorry that you had to see that!" He sizes them up, "you're on the expedition too, it really is just too exciting! Tobias cannot see the potential the blinkered fool! I'm Albrecht, Alby, one of the archaeologists working for the team."

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Posted: **Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:54 am**

Kirsten nods and smiles at Ellie. "I can't wait to meet him," she says. "I do hope he's all right."

Posted: **Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:50 am**

Airbornexo wrote: Alvaro could see the older man, rotund and bald paced angrily before walking down the steps to the small ornamental garden where he is quickly lost to the gloom.

'Sir!' 'wait a second please' when Alvaro catches up he will place his hand over the mans shoulder 'to beautiful night to go away in anger' 'what happen Sir? let me be your confident Sir'

Posted: **Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:28 am**

Airbornexo wrote:. . . [Alby:] "I am sorry that you had to see that!" He sizes them up, "you're on the expedition too, it really is just too exciting! Tobias cannot see the potential the blinkered fool! . ."

"'The potential'? . ."

Posted: **Tue Mar 13, 2012 11:54 pm**

Alby's eyes took on an almost manic wideness as he turned on his new found audience: "He thinks that there is a good chance that we can find the Sceptre of Atlantis! I have consulted many texts in Bibliothèque nationale de France and in Berlin; the Cthaat Aquadingen is most tantalising in its promises of power!

I am convinced that its location lies where our expedition is headed, but I believe the existence of the Sceptre itself to be mere fiction, a local legend to intimidate local enemies.

That fat fool Tobias refuses to even acknowledge the possibility and is convinced of its reality. That and damn Aryan genetics on the brain - trying to prove our mighty Fuhrer's notions of a master race is all he cares for... 'Come Alby let's measure some more skulls'... imbecile! He thinks we can find it and use it to further the Aryan cause!"

Meanwhile...

Outside the man turned at Alvaro's call, "I need a moment to clear my head....I saw you dance earlier and before on the plane?"

Posted: **Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:02 am**

Airbornexo wrote:Alby's eyes took on an almost manic wideness as he turned on his new found audience: "He thinks that there is a good chance that we can find the Sceptre of Atlantis! I have consulted many texts in Bibliothèque nationale de France and in Berlin; the Cthaat Aquadingen is most tantalising in its promises of power!

"The scepter of Atlantis... I've never heard of it." said Jurgen

Airbornexo wrote:"I am convinced that its location lies where our expedition is headed, but I believe the existence of the Sceptre itself to be mere fiction, a local legend to intimidate local enemies.

That fat fool Tobias refuses to even acknowledge the possibility and is convinced of its reality. That and damn Aryan genetics on the brain - trying to prove our mighty Fuhrer's notions of a master race is all he cares for... 'Come Alby let's measure some more skulls'... imbecile! He thinks we can find it and use it to further the Aryan cause!"

Jurgen leaned in and lowered his voice so that only the Professor and Alby could hear, "What is the legend of this scepter? If this scepter is not a fiction, then of what benefit would it be?"

Posted: **Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:24 am**

Airbornexo wrote: Outside the man turned at Alvaro's call, "I need a moment to clear my head....I saw you dance earlier and before on the plane?"

'Dancing tonight, yes, on the plane i sat still' 'Dear Professor take a minute and clear your mind' 'what was that all about?'

Posted: **Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:38 pm**

Percy starts to listening the conversation. Atlantis??? This people really believed in such fairy tales?
-Another rum please.

Posted: **Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:57 pm**

Prof. Eckhart speaks aloud, but neither to Jurgen or Alby, he is bemused by what has been said. "The 'Sceptre of Atlantis.' How foolish of Wahl . . . and Eichelberger--I respected him--I thought he was a man of science." He asks Alby: "The Fuhrer believes in this nonsense?"

Jurgen leaned in and lowered his voice so that only the Professor and Alby could hear, "What is the legend of this scepter? If this scepter is not a fiction, then of what benefit would it be?"

Prof. Eckhart listens carefully.

Posted: **Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:38 am**

Posted: **Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:07 pm**

OOC Handy - There is no reason why Carl and Kirsten can't overhear this conversation nearby.

"Who knows what the Fuhrer believes these days! He has always been very much swayed by the current fad, I believe Himmler has put ideas of occult power into his mind." He looked suddenly guilty, like he has spoken out of turn, "I am sure the Fuhrer knows best though."

"Legend? Why the Sceptre is widely believed to harness the power of the lightning! Possibly some sort of fusion, unknown to science. I personally don't think the Sceptre has any 'mystical' or 'supernatural' powers, if it actually exists at all.

Tobias thinks, at best, that the sceptre will help the Fuhrer conquer the world. At worse, he figures that its discovery would lend more credence to the theory that the ancient Thule reached far and wide in world. I agree in this respect, any site It would also provide clues and archaeological proof of the Thule's existence!"

On the terrace...

"Yes, yes maybe you are right. Alby does infuriate me so," He dabbed at his forehead before returning his handkerchief to its pocket. He proffered his hand, "Tobias Bäcker, your servant, and also expedition archaeologist."

Back inside...

Ellie glanced at her watch as the minute hand ticked round, "Five minutes?" She said to Carl and Kirsten, "you want to grab 'anything' from your rooms before we head out?"

Posted: **Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:41 pm**

Percy takes his rum and joins Prof. Eckhart.
-Care if I join?

Posted: **Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:39 am**

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"Yes, I should 'freshen up' a bit before we go. I'll meet you ladies back here in five."

Posted: **Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:24 am**

"Five minutes it is," says Kirsten. "I have everything I need right here, so I think I'll remain." She surreptitiously pats her pistol so that only Ellie can see. She listens to the conversation across the room with interest while she waits.

Posted: **Sat Mar 17, 2012 5:34 am**

Airbornexo wrote:Legend? Why the Sceptre is widely believed to harness the power of the lightning! Possibly some sort of fusion, unknown to science. I personally don't think the Sceptre has any 'mystical' or 'supernatural' powers, if it actually exists at all.

Tobias thinks, at best, that the sceptre will help the Fuhrer conquer the world. At worse, he figures that its discovery would lend more credence to the theory that the ancient Thule reached far and wide in world. I agree in this respect, any site It would also provide clues and archaeological proof of the Thule's existence!"

Jurgen nods thoughtfully as he listens, then responds, "Alby--if I may call you that--I am also a man of science and I must agree that any rumor of such powers is just that, a rumor and not to be believed. I also agree that it may be of great historical significance. Do you have any clues as to its exact location at our destination? Or will we need to carefully search our entire site?"

Posted: **Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:37 am**

kabukiman wrote:Percy takes his rum and joins Prof. Eckhart.
-Care if I join?

"Of course you can.

"Mr. Percy, your cheeks are flushed, have you been exercising?"

Airbornexo wrote:[Alby:] . . . the ancient Thule reached far and wide in world . . . provide clues and archaeological proof of the Thule's existence!"

Prof. Eckhart is perplexed. "I apologise, but those briefings in Berlin . . . I didn't pay much attention--too excited by exploring a rainforest! Mr. Albrecht, you'll have to briefly explain to me about the 'Thule'?"

Posted: **Sun Mar 18, 2012 2:24 am**

Car goes up to his room, gets his pistol, some ammo in his pocket (clips?), and fixes his hair. On his way back out the door, he grabs a satchel that contains a first aid kit and general combat medicine gear (morphine, needle and stitches, etc.)

Posted: **Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:11 pm**

- I have been drinking, I doubt the locals have anything good besides infected water. About Thule, it's an ancient legend. It was the name the Greeks give to the far north land, where the barbarians lived; that could be anything from England to Scandinavia. The Germans think it was the original civilization of the aryans before they emigrated to different parts of the world. There isn't any real proof, but of course, the war of Troy was just a myth before Schliemann actually discovered the place, so if we can actually find a place that can be linked with Thule, it would change History. And it seems they hope to find something that can actually change the History now, and not just our vision of the past.

Posted: **Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:58 pm**

Airbornexo wrote: "Yes, yes maybe you are right. Alby does infuriate me so," He dabbed at his forehead before returning his handkerchief to its pocket. He proffered his hand, "Tobias Bäcker, your servant, and also expedition archaeologist."

'Alvaro Uribe at your Service Sir' 'tell me Sir, what happend?'

Posted: **Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:36 am**

kabukiman wrote: . . . About Thule, it's an ancient legend. It was the name the Greeks give to the far north land, where the barbarians lived; that could be anything from England to Scandinavia. The Germans think it was the original civilization of the aryans before they emigrated to different parts of the world. There isn't any real proof, but of course, the war of Troy was just a myth before Schliemann actually discovered the place, so if we can actually find a place that can be linked with Thule, it would change History. And it seems they hope to find something that can actually change the History now, and not just our vision of the past.

"Thank you for that explanation of Thule, Mr. Percy. If the Americans join in the war against us"--he lowers his voice so that Kirsten cannot overhear--"we'll need to find Thule and the Sceptre of Atlantis."

Posted: **Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:30 pm**

-I doubt our president will actually declare war to germany. The people still remembers the horrors of the last war. But of course, since we have a close relationship with the british, we couldn't just watch them in dire situation. But let's return to main subject: don't you think if it was such a powerful weapon, the ancient thule civilization would still exist?

Posted: **Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:49 am**

At the bar...

Alby gives an appreciative nod at Percy's interjection about the Thule, "Quite right young man, however if Himmler is to be believed the Thule are still living and breathing today, running our 'glorious' Third Reich!" He smirked at his own suggestion, to suggest he didn't think the idea was very likely.

He then responded to Jurgen's question, "The site; well that is something of a mystery even to me. The texts hint at locations but our guide promises he knows the way, I believe that I overheard Wahl saying that we were meeting him tomorrow before we depart...Alphonse De Smet, a Belgian explorer would you believe!" The named seemed familiar to the party, wasn't he the man that was mentioned in the briefing: He guided the first Congo expedition?!

On the Terrace...

Tobias pulled up a seat near Alvaro, "He just won't see that there are greater things at stake on our expedition than similar scientific discovery. If we can find the Sceptre of Atlantis, Germany will rule every continent on Earth! Alby has done the reading, but he is blinkered to the truth. Somewhere in the Congo is a great treasure, if I can find the path...I'm sure I could find it!" He mopped his sweating brow once again...

In the Lobby...

Ellie joined Carl and Kirsten at the reception desk and arranged a ride into town. A horse and...well carriage was too grand a term for the 'cart' that was drawn round from the rear of the hotel to take them. Ellie clapped her hands onto her knees and laughed loudly, "They sure know how to treat guests in Tripoli!"

Posted: **Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:15 am**

"Well, it beats walking," says Kirsten with a chuckle. She climbs aboard the cart.

Posted: **Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:13 am**

kabukiman wrote:-I doubt our president will actually declare war to germany. The people still remembers the horrors of the last war. But of course, since we have a close relationship with the british, we couldn't just watch them in dire situation. . . .

"You are an American, of course. My speculations on the 'Sceptre's' usefulness in Germany's war was inappropriate." The professor does not sound as if he is particularly embarrassed.

. . . But let's return to main subject: don't you think if it was such a powerful weapon, the ancient thule civilization would still exist?

"No, I don't, I doubt it has ever existed. It sounds to me like you should talk to Tobias Bäcker, Mr. Percy, the two of you share opinions on Thule.

Airbornexo wrote:At the bar...

Alby gives an appreciative nod at Percy's interjection about the Thule, "Quite right young man, however if Himmler is to be believed the Thule are still living and breathing today, running our 'glorious' Third Reich!" He smirked at his own suggestion, to suggest he didn't think the idea was very likely. . . .

Prof. Eckhart nods his agreement.

. . . [Alby] He then responded to Jurgen's question, "The site; well that is something of a mystery even to me. The texts hint at locations but our guide promises he knows the way, I believe that I overheard Wahl saying that we were meeting him tomorrow before we depart...Alphonse De Smet, a Belgian explorer would you believe!" The named seemed familiar to the party, wasn't he the man that was mentioned in the briefing: He guided the first Congo expedition?!

"'Alphonse De Smet'--I expect he and all Belgians are popular with the locals."

"My cynicsm is an ugly thing; show me the Sceptre of Atlantis and--maybe--I will believe!

"Can I buy you gentlemen another drink?"

Posted: **Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:34 am**

Airbornexo wrote:At the bar...

On the Terrace...

Tobias pulled up a seat near Alvaro, "He just won't see that there are greater things at stake on our expedition than similar scientific discovery. If we can find the Sceptre of Atlantis, Germany will rule every continent on Earth! Alby has done the reading, but he is blinkered to the truth. Somewhere in the Congo is a great treasure, if I can find the path...I'm sure I could find it!" He mopped his sweating brow once again...

'So you believe that this expedition can find some weapon that will make the Alliance between Germany and Italy invincible?' I must keep an eye on him, if this expedition find something like that, we are all doomed, Madre Santa en el cielo! 'Sir, if its so, i want to pledge you my eternal friendship and protecction' 'im no educated soul, but i know of the dangers of this expedition' 'and will gladly hear about your advancements in your search' 'maybe i can be an asset for you Sir...' 'Seems like your colleague dont agree much with you on some topic' 'what would taht be Sir?'

Posted: **Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:38 pm**

- I don't share anyone opinion. As I said before some times myth is simply a reality exagerated. We may find an ancient city and a sceptre. There are thousands of them in the museums over all the world and nothing changed. Or we can simply found some ruins. Or nothing at all, because it was simply a myth without any true base or the true localization was elsewhere. It is a jungle after all, not Europe.

"You are an American, of course. My speculations on the 'Sceptre's' usefulness in Germany's war was inappropriate." The professor does not sound as if he is particularly embarrassed.

Percy doesn't seem to be bothered.
-What kind of fellow is that Tobias? And yes, another drink is welcomed!

Posted: **Sun Mar 25, 2012 1:04 am**

Airbornexo wrote:Alby gives an appreciative nod at Percy's interjection about the Thule, "Quite right young man, however if Himmler is to be believed the Thule are still living and breathing today, running our 'glorious' Third Reich!" He smirked at his own suggestion, to suggest he didn't think the idea was very likely.

Jurgen began to think that something was not right about their expedition, "That is the second time that Alby has spoken of myths surrounding this mission. A legendary weapon... The existence of the Thule and that they may be still alive and part of the German army command... Are we chasing ghosts? We must not be getting the full story; this is a lot of trouble to go to simply to investigate a myth."

Airbornexo wrote:He then responded to Jurgen's question, "The site; well that is something of a mystery even to me. The texts hint at locations but our guide promises he knows the way, I believe that I overheard Wahl saying that we were meeting him tomorrow before we depart...Alphonse De Smet, a Belgian explorer would you believe!" The named seemed familiar to the party, wasn't he the man that was mentioned in the briefing: He guided the first Congo expedition?!

Jurgen looked confused and said, "I am sorry. Did you say Alphonse De Smet? Was he not lost with the first expedition?"

Posted: **Mon Mar 26, 2012 12:31 am**

The wagon headed into the streets, bouncing over potholes...continues in a new thread (watch this space)...

In the Bar...

Alby looked puzzled and Jurgen's comment, "no, no Alphonse left the last expedition at their second camp and headed back to civilization, well I think that was the case. He volunteered for this expedition as he feels responsible for their loss. I don't know the ins and outs of it but I believe there were other guides with that party. Wahl must trust him though and he knows the territory well." He shrugged as if not giving the matter much thought.

He turned to Percy, "Tobias...would you believe that we are actually quite good friends as long as we leave our professional opinions at the door. We have been arguing about one thing or another for years." He smiled, his temper all but dissipated by present conversations. Hearing mention of drinks he immediately pipes up, "Let me buy these, I insist" He promptly ordered a round for all those within earshot.

On the Terrace...

Tobias shook Alvaro warmly by the hand, "Well glad to have at least one person on my side. He's not a terrible person, Alby, but he is so short sighted it is a wonder he ever manages to find his way out of his museum library!" He paused, cocking his head, thinking, "I think I have a book you should read if you are really serious about helping me. I'm going for that stroll to clear my head, but come up to my room later and I'll let you have it for some bedtime reading. The room's 29 and I should be there after 10 o'clock." With that he turned and headed out into the garden...

[OOC - unless there was anything you urgently needed to speak to him about]

Posted: **Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:20 am**

Airbornexo wrote:[Alby] He turned to Percy, "Tobias...would you believe that we are actually quite good friends as long as we leave our professional opinions at the door. We have been arguing about one thing or another for years." He smiled, his temper all but dissipated by present conversations. Hearing mention of drinks he immediately pipes up, "Let me buy these, I insist" He promptly ordered a round for all those within earshot.

"'Good friends'? Yes, I suppose that it is only good friends who argue and can remain friends."

"Another drink would be excellent!"

Posted: **Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:13 am**

-Excelent idea! And let's make a toast to this beggining and to our success!

Posted: **Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:55 am**

Airbornexo wrote:
On the Terrace...

Tobias shook Alvaro warmly by the hand, "Well glad to have at least one person on my side. He's not a terrible person, Alby, but he is so short sighted it is a wonder he ever manages to find his way out of his museum library!" He paused, cocking his head, thinking, "I think I have a book you should read if you are really serious about helping me. I'm going for that stroll to clear my head, but come up to my room later and I'll let you have it for some bedtime reading. The room's 29 and I should be there after 10 o'clock." With that he turned and headed out into the garden...

'Well my dear new friend' 'ill be there and enlighten myself' Alvaro turns back to the ballroom.

Posted: **Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:45 pm**

Alby got to his feet lifting his glass high. He spotted Alvaro heading in, towards the bar and signals for the barman to pour him a drink as well: "come friends we are starting tomorrow on the expedition of a lifetime! As our friend here so kindly puts it, raise your glasses to our venture." Around the room various members of the expedition raise their glasses and murmur a toast.

Posted: **Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:13 am**

The professor raises his glass as well and does a cursory nod to Jurgen and Percy. He smiles happily, partly because of the alcohol he has consumed, but mostly it is the expectation of the jungle and the tropical plants he will see.

Posted: **Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:37 am**

Airbornexo wrote:Alby got to his feet lifting his glass high. He spotted Alvaro heading in, towards the bar and signals for the barman to pour him a drink as well: "come friends we are starting tomorrow on the expedition of a lifetime! As our friend here so kindly puts it, raise your glasses to our venture." Around the room various members of the expedition raise their glasses and murmur a toast.

Alvaro rises his beer and joins the table.

Posted: **Thu Mar 29, 2012 2:35 am**

Jurgen raises his beer, smiling broadly as he joins the toast with he colleagues , "Prost!"

Spoiler:

Posted: **Fri Mar 30, 2012 8:02 pm**

The drink flowed, followed by another and then another. The bonding went well and new friendships were tentatively brokered between those present. Noticeably, those of the military element of the expedition were not drinking heavily, if at all. Wahl kept a tight ship and even in the relative safety of the hotel, his men were alert and guarded.

As the hands of the big lobby clock ticked to 11:00pm and the chimes delicately rang, a nervous porter ran into the bar and spoke feverishly to a quartet of soldiers.

OOC - Meta-moment - Each of the investigators are able to ascertain that each of their 'human player' counterparts are not fully supportive of either the Reich government or the Aryan ideals of the Nazi elite. They all have their own motivations. Alby is genial enough though a bit of a bore. Listen rolls to overheard the hushed conversation.

Posted: **Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:15 am**

Prof. Eckhart is thinking about cotton sheets and a soft pillow . . .

Posted: **Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:09 am**

Posted: **Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:21 am**

Percy is thinking that he won't probably go to the nearest brothel after all he drank.
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Posted: **Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:12 pm**

Jurgen maintains a passive smiling face, but focuses in on the conversation.

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2012 11:02 pm**

The soldiers stood up almost as one almost overturning the small table, "Go find Koertig!" barked a corporal at one of the troopers and he hurried off. The drinks on their table had barely finished rattling as the man raced out of the room...

Posted: **Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:42 pm**

-Anyone knows what is happening?-asks Percy.

Posted: **Fri Apr 06, 2012 6:48 pm**

Prof. Eckhart whispers to Percy and Jurgen:

"The porter said there had been a murder--in the hotel grounds!"

Posted: **Fri Apr 06, 2012 11:02 pm**

Percy get's pale.
-Who was it? At least we have a good alibi.

Posted: **Sat Apr 07, 2012 2:31 pm**

"I have no idea. Shall we go outside and have a looksee?"

Posted: **Sat Apr 07, 2012 2:36 pm**

A look of concern crosses Jurgen's face as he responds to Percy in a low voice, "I'm afraid that these soldiers will not care about alibis..."

Jurgen continues to watch any soldiers who remain, if any do, so that he may hear any further information about what had happened. He swallows the remainder of his drink and says, "Excuse me while I get another drink. Would anyone else care for another"

Posted: **Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:43 am**

-Nay, I prefer another drink. Come on, Jurgen let's drink another one.

Posted: **Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:30 pm**

"Okay."

Prof. Eckhart wanders towards the hotel entrance, ostensibly to refresh himself with the night air, but really to find out what is happening outside.

Posted: **Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:08 pm**

The soldiers had departed in a hurry and Jurgen noticed a deck of cards with a few marks scattered on the table alongside half finished drinks. He noticed that the majority of the beverages on the table were non=alcholic, these men were disciplined even when relaxing.

As the professor makes his way to the doorway, a soldier blocks his path; "if you could remain here for your own safety please Herr Professor," says the young man with a smile. "I'm sure we'll have everything back to normal in a few moments."

At the bar more drinks are poured, and those in the mind to notice see that the garden terrace is an unguarded egress...

Posted: **Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:35 am**

Airbornexo wrote:As the professor makes his way to the doorway, a soldier blocks his path; "if you could remain here for your own safety please Herr Professor," says the young man with a smile. "I'm sure we'll have everything back to normal in a few moments."

"Yes, of course. 'Safety'? . . . Can you tell me what this is about? Is someone hurt? I am a medical man, as well, you know."

At the bar more drinks are poured, and those in the mind to notice see that the garden terrace is an unguarded egress...

Posted: **Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:02 am**

The young soldier smiles reassuringly again, "There has been an incident in the hotel, everything will be back to normal in a moment I'm sure. I think that is has gone beyond the help a doctor could give..."

An apprehensive look crosses his face momentarily and behind him out in the hotel lobby Prof. Eckhart could see Wahl striding down the staircase, his face thunderous.

Posted: **Wed Apr 11, 2012 3:56 pm**

Airbornexo wrote:An apprehensive look crosses his face momentarily and behind him out in the hotel lobby Prof. Eckhart could see Wahl striding down the staircase, his face thunderous.

"Oh, it's Standartenführer Wahl. Can us civilians be of any use to the military?"

Posted: **Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:37 am**

Jurgen slows at the table that was just vacated by the soldiers, stumbles a bit, then rights himself and continues moving in the direction of the bar. He then hailed the bartender and ordered another drink for himself and Percy. I have no intention of drinking any further alcohol, though Jurgen, but I will carry it to maintain the impression for others that I am continuing to enjoy myself.

Once he has his drink, Jurgen then turns and winks in a way that only Percy can see, saying in a low voice, "Shall we get some fresh air?" Jurgen sidles towards and out onto the garden terrace.

Posted: **Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:24 am**

Percy takes his glass and follow Jurgen.

Posted: **Mon Apr 16, 2012 11:59 pm**

Wahl looked furious and paused momentarily to speak with the Prof. at the entrance to the bar, "Professor, be assured that I am personally handling this matter now. It appears that one of our expedition has managed to get himself killed somehow, it is most inconvenient! Now if you would return to the bar I must meet with the head of police and iron out any delays that may stop us." With that he turned on a perfectly polished jackboot and headed towards reception. The young soldier looked pointedly at the Professor, "you heard him sir, if you would return to the bar please."

Alby talked, unconcernedly to Alvaro when suddenly a soldier came into the bar and took him by the elbow, "you are requested by the Standartenführer. You will come with me immediately" The expression on the soldiers face does not say request however, but order.

Jurgen and Percy found the terrace free of people and the crisp night air made standing there pleasant indeed, the sound of a fountain was almost musical and a faint breeze stirred the surrounding trees.

Posted: **Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:04 am**

Airbornexo wrote: Alby talked, unconcernedly to Alvaro when suddenly a soldier came into the bar and took him by the elbow, "you are requested by the Standartenführer. You will come with me immediately" The expression on the soldiers face does not say request however, but order.

'Takes your hads off me soldier' Alvaro immediately replies when the soldier grabed him. He readjusted his shirt and jacket 'lead the way soldier and on the way tell me your name and rank'

Posted: **Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:29 am**

Airbornexo wrote:The young soldier looked pointedly at the Professor, "you heard him [Wahl] sir, if you would return to the bar please."

Prof. Eckhart nods his assent, almost clicking his heels together, but not quite.

He notices that Jurgen and Percy have disappeared, decides to leave any snooping to the younger men, and walks back to the bar; passing Alvaro and his escort on the way.

Posted: **Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:30 pm**

Airborexo wrote:Jurgen and Percy found the terrace free of people and the crisp night air made standing there pleasant indeed, the sound of a fountain was almost musical and a faint breeze stirred the surrounding trees.

Jurgen scans the terrace itself, including the fountain, and then walks to the edges to see if he notices anything unusual or interesting.

Spoiler:

He pours half his drink into a potted plant, smiling at Percy and says, "They make excellent drinks here, do they not?"

If he spots nothing of note, then he walks back into the bar area, moving towards the other doorway where the rest of the team are congregated.

Posted: **Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:02 pm**

-Yes, indeed. And our hosts know how to treat guests.

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