Vic, Alexander and Melody can hear the door open, and a woman’s shout. She barks something in German, and the companions can hear someone rushing to the entrance door, opening it, and leaving.
The woman is heard saying something else. There is a thud as she drops something heavy on the floor. Another thud occurs – it sounds like something solid being kicked. Then a sound as if something canvas is being unwrapped.
OOC,Vic can roll German. Anyone can risk a peek to see what is going on – Roll Luck to avoid being noticed.
Crozier,Lose 1 HP.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 11:34 pm
by Philulhu
OOC,Vic will listen carefully to try to work out what is being said. Only if she fails that, will she risk a quick look to see what is happening.
German (41%) - 0
Luck (60%) - 1
Edit: Verdammt nochmal!
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:52 am
by Mr. Handy
Alexander also risks a peek.
OOC,Luck roll (80% stat) to not be noticed peeking:
0
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:00 pm
by HoneyDog
As Vic opens her eyes she sees the female orderly looking at her as she stands over Crozier. The woman sneers as she drops the thing she’s holding – a straitjacket. The woman moves toward her. Vic is at a disadvantage as she needs to get up. She can roll away but she will still need to get to her feet.
“Oi!” says Melody loudly.
The woman snaps her head around.
OOC,This gives Vic a break!
Alexander sees what is going on, he is free to act.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:42 pm
by Philulhu
Vic rolled clear of the women and sprang to her feet! She quickly glanced around to see if there was anything she could use to defend herself!
OOC,Spot Hidden (25%) - 0
Ideally, she’s hoping to spot a poker in the fireplace!
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:47 pm
by Mr. Handy
Alexander springs to his feet. "Stop right there!" he says. "This charade has gone on long enough!"
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:17 pm
by HoneyDog
Vic,There is indeed a fireplace, and a poker hangs by the firedog, next to the hearth. If she goes for it, it constitutes an action and she cannot attack in this round.
The woman’s expression doesn’t change. She launches herself at Alexander, swinging a meaty fist.
OOC,[url=https://orokos.com/roll/869963]Fist[/url]: [u]1d100[/u] [b]8[/b]
Alexander needs to Dodge, or he’s going to feel this one. Melody is then free to act.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:59 pm
by Mr. Handy
Alexander can't get out of the way in time.
OOC,Dodge roll (20% base skill) to avoid the punch:
0
Shouldn't I also get to roll Fist/Punch to try to parry the blow?
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:44 am
by Philulhu
Vic saw what she is looking for - the poker by the fire! She grabbed it and turned back to the woman who had taken a swing ad Dr. Alexander.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:40 am
by HoneyDog
OOC,Of course, Alexander can try to Parry.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:14 am
by Mr. Handy
However, Alexander easily blocks the punch.
OOC,Fist/Punch roll (50% base skill) to parry the punch:
0
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:41 am
by HoneyDog
As Vic is scrambling in the fireplace for the poker, Alexander takes a stinging blow from the powerful punch, and is lucky he didn’t receive its full force.
With a cry of desperation, Melody launches herself at the woman, but can only stumble in her weakened state.
The woman swings another punch at Alexander.
OOC,Melody: [url=https://orokos.com/roll/870094]Fist[/url]: [u]1d100[/u] [b]97[/b]
Woman: [url=https://orokos.com/roll/870101]Fist[/url]: [u]1d100[/u] [b]24[/b]
Alexander can Dodge / Parry.
Melody will then attack, then Vic.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:40 am
by Mr. Handy
Alexander blocks again.
OOC,Fist/Punch roll (50% base skill) to parry the punch:
0
Since I didn't need to roll Dodge, can I attack too this round?
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:53 am
by HoneyDog
OOC,The rules aren't very clear on this. I'll allow it though to give you an advantage.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:09 am
by Mr. Handy
"Stop that at once!" says Alexander, taking a swing of his own at her. It goes wide, perhaps because he doesn't really want to hit a woman even if she is trying to clobber him.
OOC,Fist/Punch roll (50% base skill) to punch back, knockout attempt:
0
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 5:29 am
by HoneyDog
Melody also tries to attack the woman again, but can only stumble around groggily.
OOC,[url=https://orokos.com/roll/870125]Fist[/url]: [u]1d100[/u] [b]97[/b]
Same score again!
Vic can attack with the poker now - 35% Skill,with 1d6 damage. The woman has her back to Vic, so she cannot Dodge or Parry.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 12:56 pm
by Philulhu
Vic can see the nurse is unlikely to cease her assault on Dr Campbell, so she brings the poker sharply across her back.
OOC,Poker (35%) - 0
Damage (if successful) - 1
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:52 pm
by HoneyDog
As the poker strikes her back, the woman cries out in pain, hunching forward. She wheels around and turns on Vic, swinging her fist.
OOC,[url=https://orokos.com/roll/870219]Fist[/url]: [u]1d100[/u] [b]47[/b]
Vic needs to successfully Dodge or Parry (or both). She can use the poker to Parry.
Vic saw the blow coming and raised the poker to fend it off.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:45 pm
by HoneyDog
The woman hisses as her blow is painfully deflected.
Melody again tries to attack, but she is still too drugged to do anything but flail aimlessly.
OOC,Melody [url=https://orokos.com/roll/870238]Fist[/url]: [u]1d100[/u] [b]64[/b]
Alexander can attack.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:25 pm
by Mr. Handy
Alexander thumps the big woman in the rear of the head now that her back is turned, hoping to render her unconscious.
OOC,Fist/Punch roll (50% base skill) to punch the woman, knockout attempt:
0
Damage:
1
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 8:14 am
by HoneyDog
The woman staggers, but she doesn’t go down. Instead, she bolts towards the door she entered the room by, hoping to escape.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:59 am
by Philulhu
OOC,Is Vic close enough to try to stop her?
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:52 am
by HoneyDog
OOC,She'll have to open the door, which will slow her down. Vic and Alexander can attack if they wish.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 2:32 pm
by Philulhu
Quailing inwardly because she didn’t really want to hurt the woman, Vic knew they can’t afford to let her escape with half of the seekers incapacitated, so she brought the poker down sharply again, trying to stop the nurse opening the door.
OOC,Poker (35%) - 0
Damage (if successful) - 1
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:47 pm
by HoneyDog
OOC,Sorry, that's a fumble. Vic loses 3 HP.
In her hesitancy, Vic cannot connect properly, and instead the swinging poker bashes against her own shin. Crying out in agony, Vic falls to the floor.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:03 am
by Philulhu
OOC,Retconned.
Vic squealed in pain, grabbed her shin and rubbed at it to take away the stinging sensation. Seeing that the nurse was still trying to escape, she threw the poker across the floor at ankle height, hoping to catch her and bring her down before she could get out of the door.
OOC,Throw (25%) - 0
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:35 am
by Mr. Handy
Alexander takes another swing at her as she flees, but she's already past him.
OOC,Fist/Punch roll (50% base skill) to punch the woman, knockout attempt:
0
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:10 am
by HoneyDog
OOC,Vic cannot perform so many actions in one round. Thinking about it, the poker idea isn't really workable. You're assuming that Vic is even close enough to the door to be able to wedge the poker in - she would have to be right next to the woman who has already run away from her. Please retcon your post above. Vic can attempt to throw the poker at the woman instead.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:11 pm
by Philulhu
OOC,Retconned & missed.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:35 pm
by HoneyDog
The woman reaches the door and flings it open, stepping into the corridor beyond.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 2:48 am
by Mr. Handy
"Are you okay to go after her?"Alexander asks Vic.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:45 am
by Philulhu
Vic gingerly tested her leg. ”It’s sore but nothing’s broken. Let’s go!”
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:29 am
by HoneyDog
Leaving Melody behind, Alexander and Vic leave the room. There are doors to their right and immediately opposite. The corridor leads to the left, and they can see more doors further on the left and at the end, where the corridor turns to the right. Of the orderly, there is no sign.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:08 am
by Mr. Handy
Alexander races to the corner and peeks around it to the right.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 4:31 am
by HoneyDog
They see the woman running to the end of the corridor. She turns to her right and is out of sight.
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:04 am
by Mr. Handy
"Do we keep chasing her?" asks Alexander. "I hate to leave the others, and I don't think we'll catch her before she gets reinforcements."
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:45 pm
by Philulhu
”She’s got too much of a head start and we’d be leaving the others behind,” replied Vic. She looked up and down the corridor. “Do we try hiding in another room?”
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 3:35 am
by Mr. Handy
"Let's get back to the others first," says Alexander, already heading back. "I don't know if we can move them very far, though. Maybe we can barricade the door to keep the asylum people out."
Re: Chapter 10b: The Seekers
Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 3:37 pm
by HoneyDog
OOC: The groups are back together now - we can reconvene in the main thread.
