Re: Part 1 - In Zwei Städten
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:15 pm
"You may be right," Helmut agrees in the same tone.HoneyDog wrote:"It appears to be in decline, much like our world" says Karl sadly. "Maybe that's not a coincidence."
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"You may be right," Helmut agrees in the same tone.HoneyDog wrote:"It appears to be in decline, much like our world" says Karl sadly. "Maybe that's not a coincidence."
Louis shrugs at the question, continuing to help the priests.Mr. Handy wrote:"I wonder if the people of Hlanith dream of Berlin," says Max, trying to recall if he's seen anyone like them while awake.
The side alleys are more twisting than you expect, and you get turned around for a few frustrating moments, but eventually make it to the street just behind the watcher. He doesn't seem to have registered your departure from area near the gateway. Approaching goes more smoothly, and you're able to reach him without him detecting you.Philulhu wrote:He turned and headed back the way they came, drifting towards the side. When he judged he was unlikely to be seen by the watching man, he ducked into an alley and started making his way back. He’d counted his steps so he had a rough idea where he was in relation to the others and the watching man.
Once Alex thought he’d covered enough ground, he cut back towards the Main Street, carefully observing where he was in relation to his target.
The man lets out an angry snarl and tries to step back inside, slamming the door shut.Philulhu wrote:Alex approached carefully, watching the man for a moment or two. He stepped carefully behind him and said, ”I’m looking for a friend of mine, mein herr. Perhaps you can help me?’
"Good idea," Louis answers.Mr. Handy wrote:"Shall I go ask the ladies if they've seen Elsie?" asks Max.
The coins Max finds in his pocket are unfamiliar in design - one face features what appears to be an abstracted set of curving steps, while the other has the front view of a man's face - but they are indeed silver. The woman takes one and says, "They want her because they know she's a dreamer. She has a dreamer's power so they want to take her to Kadatheron - they say all the world's history is there, so they can-"Mr. Handy wrote:"Of course, liebchen," says Max. He fishes around in his pocket for some money to give her.
"There is nothing for you here," the man replies, trying for the same tone.Philulhu wrote:Alex shoved the door hard, pushing his way into the room. ”There’s no need to be like that,” he said. “I just that we could have a little chat.” His voice was menacing, the guy must have reacted like that for a reason and Alex was convinced he must know something about Elsie.
HoneyDog wrote:"Our friend!" Karl shouts, pointing to Alex. "He needs us!"
You both see Alex disappear into one of the buildings.Mr. Handy wrote:Max turns to look.
The precaution turns out to be warranted, as the man lunges for you, throwing a punch in your direction. It goes wide - you can try to fight back or dodge past him, as you please.Philulhu wrote:”Really?” snarled Alex. “So who’s back there?”
In his pocket he had his knuckleduster. He slipped his hand in to get them ready, in case he needed them.
HoneyDog wrote:Despite having no appetite for physical violence, Karl hurries off to see if he can help.
It'll take you both a couple of rounds to get there. The priests and Dotherites around the handcart all react with surprise at your call, but none of them follow - whomever Alex is fighting is at least not going to get a whole crowd of backup. Helmut does follow, but it will take Louis a few moments to extricate himself from the people around him.Mr. Handy wrote:"Hold that thought, my dear, I'll be back," says Max, hurrying after Alex.