The description doesn't sound familiar to William, but that doesn't mean he isn't one of Nyatanga's people. "They don't handle snakes, do they?" he asks.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2023 2:56 pm
by Philulhu
“Preacher Litton?” asked Father Daigle. “Not that I recall. No one messes with snakes unless they know what they’re doing. Too many of them are venomous,” he continued.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Sat Aug 26, 2023 11:57 pm
by Mr. Handy
"Good," says William. "I wouldn't mind if I never saw another snake again in my life. It might be interesting to attend their services too at some point."
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:39 am
by Philulhu
Father Daigle raised an eyebrow. “That would be most unusual, but I guess it wouldn’t hurt to ask if you wanted to go along,” he said. “The two congregations don’t mix much.”
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2023 8:25 pm
by jp1885
"Our most tangible lead is whoever carved this snake," Ivy interjects. "So we should attend the next service and see who sits here. Plus it would look less suspicious - curious tourists attempting to experience some local life rather than poking our noses in the business of the oil workers or Preacher Litton's flock - that we can do later."
She turns to the two priests.
"What time does your service start?"
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:37 am
by Mr. Handy
"The fellow at the general store mentioned that it's tonight at seven, I think," says William.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:21 am
by Silver Priest
"Then that seems like our next move," Alex says. "We look to see who sits here and if they're more focused on the pew than the preaching." He smiles briefly, amused at his wordplay. "I suggest we spread out so as to have different views of the pew itself, though chances are so many newcomers will attract attention from the crowd that our target may pick up on. Fathers, is there anywhere we could observe from that possesses some privacy?"
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:34 am
by Philulhu
Father Ortega glanced at Father Daigle, perhaps wondering how they had suddenly got mixed up in this mystery. ”Well, there is the vestry, but it’s very small…” he said doubtfully.
Go for a Persuade roll.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 6:55 pm
by Silver Priest
Seeing their hesitance, Alex continues. "If you'd rather us not, I understand. I realize we outsiders have given you a great burden by unloading all of this on you." He says gently. "But Nyatanga is exceptionally dangerous. He's already interfered in your church, and I fear whatever plans he or his followers have for your community. Whatever information we gather will allow us to put a stop to him and bring them to justice before anyone of your flock gets hurt."
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Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 11:04 pm
by Philulhu
Father Ortega nodded. ”Very well. The vestry is little more than a corridor from the back door but we could probably squeeze two of you in there. Come to the back door half a hour before the service starts and I’ll let you in.”
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:02 am
by Bullfrog
"Put me close to that pew; of all the people with us, I'm the most likely to fit in with the local crowd. I'm just a farmer, for God's sakes."Lawrence suggests; the fact that he's an absolute giant of a man is just another reason he doesn't want to go in the vestry. His presence wouldn't be comfortable for either party. "So if I see something up close, I can signal to you two that something's going on."
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:36 am
by Mr. Handy
"Maybe you and I should be the ones in the vestry,"William says to Lawrence. "Nyatanga's followers may know what we look like, whereas they've never seen our friends before. If one of them shows up and spots either of us, there goes the element of surprise."
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:34 pm
by Philulhu
”I’m happy for you to work out the details, but Father Daigle and I must get on with our work,” said Father Ortega. ”I’ll see you at 6.30 this evening.”
He stood and politely ushered them to the church door.
Where do you plan to go next?
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 4:46 am
by Mr. Handy
We could talk to the oilmen, or to Mr. Halpert. We could even split up to cover more ground. If we go anywhere that might have any of Nyatanga's followers, it might be better if just Alex and Ivy go there so that they don't get recognized.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 7:07 am
by Silver Priest
sorry if this was posted, but how long do we have until the service begins? I figure we should return a half hour or so before it starts.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:40 pm
by Philulhu
It’s around 11.30am. The service is at 7.00pm and Father Ortega suggested those who were planning on hiding in the vestry arrive at 6.30pm.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:37 pm
by jp1885
If Alex is up for a stroll with Ivy, perhaps they could go looking for Ashoba?
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:51 am
by Silver Priest
Sounds good to Alex.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:52 am
by Bullfrog
That leaves Lawrence and William to talk with the oilmen and Halpert. The problem is, we have no way of telling who's compromised or not; Halpert has been here a while, so he might be the safer bet. If Nyatanga is watching out for us, we've probably already been made, anyways. I don't imagine he forgot about Lawrence clubbing that snake to death.
Re: Ch.16 Bayou Blues
Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:55 am
by Mr. Handy
I'd like to meet Nashoba too, but we probably don't all want to go around look for him. Maybe Alex and Ivy should meet with either Halpert or the oilmen, as Nyatanga doesn't know who they are, while Lawrence and I look for Nashoba.
