Chapter 6: October 28th

[Mephistophilis]

OOC,There are going to be other public libraries in London I'd think, if you're looking to do more general browsing

[Raiko]

"What about the London Library in St James' Square?" asks Melody, "That were the place where we found details of the Alling'am Curse."

[Philulhu]

“The Guildhall Library is closer,” replied Vic. ”We could walk there if you’re minded to get some exercise?”

[aine]

“I’m just trying to think of any of them have a specialist section on cryptography or the occult.” Says Isolde, ad she thinks back on her experience as a medium.

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[Mr. Handy]

"Either of those libraries would be good," says Alexander. "The library at the British Museum would require us to know the titles of the books we need. I'm sure they do have excellent maps, but again we'd need to know where to find them."

[Snapper]

Crozier:

"All sound good destinations to me. I think I shall look for a cartographer still, I'm used to being able to to draw on maps. I would expect there are some good specialists on Charing Cross Road."

"Which is, of course, a short walk from The Strand, and its many fine venues such as Simpson's."

OOC,As a career sailor, Crozier might already have a good idea for the best cartographers in London anyway?

[HoneyDog]

OOC,Perhaps the closest library will be the best. As for shops, Crozier can decide what's best from his own experience. So, Crozier will go to the shops, Vic, Isolde & Alexander to the library, and Melody & Harry to the Blind Beggar.

[Snapper]

Crozier:

Crozier hails a cab for Charing Cross Road and its many bookshops, certain he can find a good map somewhere thereabouts, or someone to point him in the right direction. (He wonders what is on offer for high tea at Simpson's this afternoon...)

[HoneyDog]

Crozier,[ooc]I don't have any suitable maps, but I'm sure there are plenty online.[/ooc]

Harry & Melody,Harry and Melody take the short walk to the Blind Beggar. Although it is early afternoon, there are plenty of people in the pub, many of them drunk. It is a dirty place, and the smell of spilled beer is strong. There is plenty of conversation, some shouted, some slurred. Harry and Melody don’t attract much attention, which is probably a good thing.

Alexander & Isolde & Vic,The companions flag down a carriage and set off to The City and the Guildhall Library. After a spot of lunch, they get to work, looking for books on the occult and symbolism. However, despite several exhausting hours, they are unable to find any reference to the symbols they are looking for.

[Snapper]

Crozier:

After purchasing a suitable map, and following fortification in the form of tea and cake at Simpson's, Crozier heads to the Guildhall Library in the City. He goes looking for his colleagues, intending to sit with them and try to plot murders on the map while they research.

[Mephistophilis]

Harry buys a beer and a drink for Melody. He sits in a corner and tries to listen in on the conversation around him.

[Philulhu]

”This is no use,” said Vic, wearily pushing the book she was reading across the desk. “Perhaps an occultist could help us understand the symbols?”

OOC,Edited as I was labouring under the misapprehension that it had been mentioned that Isolde knew someone who could help. Sorry, Aine!

[HoneyDog]

Harry & Melody,Harry hears a lot of typical drunk pub talk; insults, curses, schemes, grievances, complaints, boasts. Nothing that relates to the matter in hand.

[Mephistophilis]

Harry nudges Melody and whispers, 'D'you think we need to be a bit more obvious, ask the barman about those rough fellas?'

[aine]

“I feel sure that if those symbols are occult then we would have found a reference to them this afternoon.” Isolde says to Vic and Alexander.

“We must be barking up the wrong tree. Come on, I’m starving; shall we grab a rarebit from Simpson’s before they change to the evening menu? We can discuss what to do then. We should send a message to the others too.”
Isolde puts her books back on the shelves.

[Mr. Handy]

"Aye, that sounds good to me," says Alexander, already licking his lips in anticipation. "We can send telegrams to them. Would that everyone had a telephone. That would be even more convenient."

[Raiko]

Melody surveys the clientele one more time while considering Harry's question.

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[HoneyDog]

OOC,We'll assume that the library search took a long time, whereas Melody & Harry have only been in the pub a short while. Please be patient while their thread plays out.

Melody,There doesn't seem to be anything particular strange about the clientele - it's the usual kind of folk one would see in these parts.

[Raiko]

"Let's wait a while first, t'avoid suspicion, " whispers Melody in reply, "See if they turn up.

"If they're regulars they'll likely be along sooner or later."

[HoneyDog]

Harry & Melody,Both make Luck rolls.