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Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 5:51 pm
by Mr. Handy
OOC,Yes, let's talk to [b]Craddock[/b] next.

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:19 am
by HoneyDog
Leaving Jordan’s rooms, the friends partake of a spot of lunch and then head to Scotland Yard. They ask for Inspector Craddock, and are fortunate to find that he is on the premises.

That esteemed individual shows them to a private room and regards our heroes with a cool and steady gaze.

“How can I help you gentlemen?” he asks.

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:16 am
by Mr. Handy
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"We've discovered some new information relevant to your investigation, Inspector," says Reg. "The men who were murdered were part of a mission to a place called Abadan, which was the late Major Gower's last word. The killer appears to be seeking revenge for that mission."

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:59 am
by HoneyDog
The Inspector regards them both in silence for a moment.

“So, you’ve been conducting your own investigation, it seems. Well, I agree that men of the 2nd Buffs appear to be targeted. You’d better tell me about what you’ve learned”.
OOC,We don't have to play out the whole exchange of course. Do you want to tell him about everything you've learned, or is there anything you want to leave out?

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 11:32 am
by Rooter
Spoiler:
I think tell him everything.

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 4:22 pm
by HoneyDog
OOC,Sorry for the long wait! If its okay, lets move it along a little.
Craddock is silent for a while, deep in thought. “To be frank, I’ve been thinking that Colonel Hollingsworth has been hiding something. If he is the one responsible for all of these deaths, he must be brought to justice. It seems like Professor Jordan might be able to furnish us with some answers. Let’s go pay him another visit.”

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 5:57 am
by Mr. Handy
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"Yes, let's," says Reg. "He refused to speak to us earlier, but I do not think he will refuse you."

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:29 am
by HoneyDog
The three men take a carriage back to Bayswater. It is late afternoon now, and the evening is drawing in. It will be another foggy night.

Admitted to the house, they are announced by the landlady. Jordan again tries to rebuff them, but Craddock is having none of it.

Dr. Jordan, I’m Inspector Craddock of Scotland Yard. Talk to us now or I’ll arrest you and we can discuss this in a cell.”


“Come in! Come in!” comes the quick reply.

Jordan’s large sitting room is a jumble of books, periodicals and papers, which sit on shelves, tables and even the floor. There are knickknacks and curios everywhere; Egyptian, Sumerian, Celtic, and others.

Jordan himself is slight of build, and pale from spending too much time indoors. It is hard to tell his age – his hair and beard are prematurely white. He wears thick eyeglasses. He is puffing on a pipe; its strong tobacco fills the room. He is obviously on edge and is very nervous.

“What do you all want?”
he says. “I’m very busy”.
OOC,You can roll Spot Hidden.

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:23 am
by Rooter
Dr. Francis Preston
Spoiler:
Spot Hidden 55%[dice]0[/dice]
"As former army personnel we are gravely concerned about this so-called werewolf who is murdering members of Colonel Hollingsworth's unit," Preston says, looking around. "We understand that you are an associate of the Colonel and recently argued with him. Has the Colonel's behavior been suspicious?"

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:18 am
by Mr. Handy
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Reg looks around the room.
OOC,Spot Hidden roll (55% skill) in [b]Jordan[/b]'s room: [dice]0[/dice]

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 7:50 am
by HoneyDog
OOC,Craddock Spot Hidden 75: [url=http://orokos.com/roll/598647]Spot Hidden[/url]: [u]1d100[/u] [b]72[/b] There is a suspicious bulge inside Jordan's jacket. To the practiced eye, it unmistakably the butt of a handgun.
Craddock has also noticed.

“Open your jacket, Doctor.”

Jordan reluctantly reveals the butt of the revolver stuck in the inside pocket of his jacket.

“Now why are you carrying that, hm? Answer the question, please.”

“I haven’t seen Hollingsworth for years” he snaps. “And why can’t I have some personal protection? This is a dangerous city, you know.”
OOC,You can roll Psychology.

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2018 10:06 am
by Rooter
Dr. Francis Preston
Spoiler:
Psychology 35%[dice]0[/dice]
"Come, sir, we have it from the Colonel's wife that you and he rowed following the visit of one Mr. Faez, who we believe is a colleague of yours at the museum. Why so evasive? If you are in trouble, if you know the killer's identity, we and the Inspector can help protect you. Does it have something to do with those relics he brought back from Abadan?"

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:16 am
by Mr. Handy
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Reg can't get a good read on Dr. Jordan.
OOC,Psychology roll (5% base skill) about [b]Jordan[/b]: [dice]0[/dice]

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 2:43 pm
by HoneyDog
Preston,Jordan is petrified, scared for his life.

“It has everything to do with those relics.”
Jordan holds his face in his hands, and sinks into a chair, utterly deflated. “There are dreadful forces at work here. Dark, dreadful forces. And they will destroy us.”

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2018 4:51 pm
by Rooter
Dr. Francis Preston

"I do not doubt that you fear this terrible murderer. We all do. But we must apprehend them swiftly and bring them to justice. Now, these relics are your area of expertise. I presume they are in the Colonel's possession. What can you tell us about them? Valuable, are they?"

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 2:19 am
by HoneyDog
Jordan shudders. Nick Hollingsworth came to me after he retired, when he got back from Africa. He showed me what he had taken from Abadan, and he wanted to sell them. I didn’t know how he came about them until later. I knew that the pieces belonged in a museum, but we both needed money, so I found buyers. But he kept the mummy. That awful mummy.”

He shakes his head. “There were also some scrolls. After I translated them, and realized what they meant, I confronted Nicholas about them and learned about the raid. God, the fool!”

He looks anguished. “The cult is ancient, more than 4000 years old. The forces they worship are older than man. The mummy is none other than Sekh-T’aut, their first high priest. According to the scrolls, he has incredible magical power, knowledge that was given to him beyond the stars! The scrolls prophecize that he will be reborn into a new world, one which will fall under the power of his gods!”

Jordan is on his feet now, his hands clenched. He looks desperate.

Craddock looks aghast. “What is this nonsense!” he sneers.

“You don’t understand!” wails Jordan. “The key point of the prophecy states that Sekh-T’aut will only be reborn when invading infidels have taken his remains to a distant land! That is what happened! He is here! Once he is alive again, his vengeance will fall upon England! We are doomed!”

He falls to his knees.

Craddock is disgusted. “I don’t know about you too, but I deal in realities. This is absolute balderdash and I won’t waste any more of my time. I suggest you gentlemen leave this to the police from now on.”

He puts on his hat, and leaves. Jordan is still on his knees, on the floor.

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:28 am
by Mr. Handy
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"Chin up, man!" says Reg. "No bunch of savages is going to lay the British Empire low!"

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 4:37 am
by HoneyDog
Jordan looks up, his face despairing. “The prophecy is coming true! Hollingsworth wouldn’t believe me either.”

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 5:08 am
by Mr. Handy
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"Whether or not I believe it doesn't matter," says Reg. "Someone out there is killing members of the Buffs, and Colonel Hollingsworth must be at the top of his list of targets. Chances are that he'll go after him to try to retrieve the mummy, since the blighter most likely knows of this prophecy and believes it. If we work together, we can stop him."

Re: Chapter 6b: Jordan (Reg and Preston)

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 1:13 pm
by Rooter
Dr. Francis Preston

"Who else beside yourself and the Colonel knows about the mummy? We heard there was an Egyptian scholar called Mounir Faez involved. Do you know him?"