St. James's Church- London, England 8:30 PM - Monday, September 9, 1940
"I am sorry, my dear," Giles said to Phyllis. "I knew these were your friends, and I didn't want to wake you unnecessarily. You looked so peaceful sleeping there. I cannot lock the door. This is a public shelter, open to everyone who wants to be protected from the bombs."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:20 am
by Snapper
Archie quickly bounds up the stairs to Giles' office to put through a short call to the sanitorium, just to report he and his companions had arrived safely at the St James' Church and had indeed located Phyllis.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 5:39 pm
by aine
Phyllis pats her hair back into shape, somewhat mollified.
"Well no one has come to any harm when all's said and done. I'm glad to see you all here anyhow." She looks around the small group.
"But where are all the others- and Mrs Duncan? I hope they aren't getting into any mischief?"
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:17 pm
by Mephistophilis
Relieved by the familiar sound of Phyllis's fussing Anna explains "The others stayed back at the sanatorium. But the three of us wanted to check that you were all right. What did you find out about the Steadmans' movements? The ARP warden said something about the East End."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 2:00 am
by Mr. Handy
"What are you going to do now?" Eugene asked Archie on the other end of the line. "Stay put or go looking for the Steadmans?"
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:04 am
by Snapper
"Well, that's the question isn't it," Archie answers Eugene. "I haven't really had a chance to talk with Phyllis yet. I'd like to hear what else she's discovered but if we have any chance to stop these people even for just this night, I feel duty bound to try."
"So, I'lll go and see what we know and if there's a good enough reason to risk our necks out in the air raid. Cheerio then."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:05 pm
by aine
Phyllis waits until Archie is back downstairs,
"Well, that young girl, Brook, and I followed the Steadmans back to their house. About an hour or so later they came back out; dressed to the nines they were and going to the theatre so they said when I asked them.
I pretended I was just passing. And then I followed back onto the tube and we came out at Liverpool st. It was dark by now but I managed to follow them to a bombed area and a ruined house. It had a basement stairs and who was hiding out there? Lo and behold; Catherine Exeter!
I could hear them discussing Dr Jerkins but they knew about everyone at the sanitarium so they decided not to risk trying to catch her. And Elizabeth Young too, who they seemed to know as a child; but they didn't know where she was. But..."
Phyllis lowers her voice,
"They need somebody tonight for some dark purpose and as they couldn't get at the women they decided to look for any one else who was handy. I was rather frightened I can tell you. Luckily they started walking off to look for someone and I went the other way. And eventually got here."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 10:32 pm
by Mephistophilis
Anna looks troubled: "Phyllis, this sounds very serious, we know Catherine Exeter and the Steadmans have already killed and they're going to kill again. I understand that many of you have had some...unusual experiences from dealing with them but surely the time has come to go to the authorities, I do not see that we can prevent another murder ourselves."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 12:40 pm
by Snapper
Archie considers this but shakes his head. "Anna, are you going to ring the local police station and say people are conducting human sacrifices? With no evidence to support your claim? Or will you call Mr Churchill? I admire your desire to help but I don't think that plan will work."
"You are right that this sounds serious and we should try to stop them but I think we will have to take matters into our own hands. Some poor innocent's life could be at stake."
He turns to Phyllis. "Could you lead us back to this bombed out house they are hiding in?"
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 3:39 pm
by Mr. Handy
OOC,In order to find the house again, you will need to roll Navigate. While only [b]Phyllis[/b] has been there before, I'll allow anyone who accompanies her to also roll Navigate, as she can guide you as you try to retrace her steps.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 5:35 pm
by aine
Phyllis looks miserable,
"I really don't know. You see it was so dark in the blackout; there were no lights and they've taken down all the street signs. I was in rather a tiz and I'm afraid I just fumbled my way away from the Steadmans until I almost fell in the river.
Then a rather bossy Warden found me and brought me here. She wouldn't even let me telephone you." She finishes indignantly. And then she brightens,
"But I did make a big arrow on a slab next to the ruined house, pointing in the direction that they went. If we could find that it would help, wouldn't it? I wasn't too far from the Liverpool st entrance. And it was in bombed section of buildings."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:50 pm
by Mephistophilis
Anna looks incredulously at Phyllis and Archie: "So you're suggesting the four of us just call on them for a nice chat in the blackout? And I'm the one being unrealistic!"
"One of them is a dangerous escaped psychiatric patient who we have seen in the company of her family. They've attacked Eugene and he's heard them talk about harming those of us investigating her escape from the hospital, including the late Lord Colville. I think we've got enough information to at least try and get the police involved, perhaps disrupt their activities for the moment."
She looks sharply at Archie and adds
"We don't need to talk about human sacrifices and flying monsters", unsure she believes any of that supernatural talk herself.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:17 am
by Snapper
Archie thinks for a few seconds. "Whether we confront these people directly or call the police, I think we need to locate them first. Once we know where they are, if you, Anna, want to call the local police station or Scotland Yard, that is up to you."
"Phyllis, I was a junior naval officer in the Last Show and I've spent a fair amount of the intervening time on archeological digs. I'm a reasonable if not particularly gifted navigator by training and experience. I believe you and I working together could retrace your steps, if you're willing to give it a crack. I'm hopeful Benjamin will join us too."
"We must remember these people are talking about taking another human life."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:23 pm
by aine
Phyllis digs around in her large handbag for a hankie and then dabs her nose.
"Naval officer or not, the Steadmans went off to look for a hapless n'er-do-well but only because they can't capture Anna or Elizabeth tonight. I'm sure one of us would do just as well so I'd rather not go chasing in their footsteps thank you very much; I've already almost been their quarry tonight and once was more than enough.
"However, I'm concerned at how long my lipstick arrow might last so we should try to find it as soon as there is enough light not to trip over things."
Phyllis rubs at her shin which has a torn worsted stocking as she remembers the earlier evening.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:43 am
by Snapper
Archie looks disappointed for a second then nods and smiles, gently patting Phyllis' arm. "Of course, Phyllis, you have in fact been very brave today and taken great risks already. Dawn it is for the hunting trip."
"Anna, if you wish to call the police station, I'm sure the Reverend Curry will be happy for you to use his telephone." Archie tells her where to find the telephone.
Prompted by this thought, Archie heads over to the elderly rector himself to make sure Giles had eaten properly, had a cup of tea etc.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 9:30 pm
by Mephistophilis
Anna thanks the Rev Giles Curry and hurries upstairs to phone the police.
OOC,If she gets through she will say [color=#FF0000]"I am [b]Dr Anna Jerkins[/b], psychiatrist at the Maxwell Sanatorium. As you may know a patient of ours, [b]Mrs Catherine Exeter[/b], has absconded and remains at large. We are very worried about the risk she poses to the public. I, along with other members of our staff, and with the able assistance of [b]Lord Rufus Colville[/b] from the government, have been attempting to ascertain the whereabouts of [b]Mrs Exeter[/b] in order to return her to custody. As a result of these enquiries I have reason to believe she is being assisted by her daughter and son-in-law Major James and Madeline Steadman. A member of my staff reports that the Steadmans assaulted him when he confronted them and spoke openly of their intent to harm those seeking [b]Mrs Exeter[/b] including myself and the [i]late[/i] [b]Lord Colville"[/b].[/color] She'll give the Steadman's address and information that they were last seen in the East End near Liverpool St Station but not who was assaulted on her staff (since it was actually Eugene) or who followed the Steadmans (implying it was the same person) saying they don't want to press charges due to the shock of the experience. If necessary she'll emphasis the risk of violence Catherine Exeter poses. She won't talk about flying monsters or cults. If possible I'd like to try a Persuade to get the police to go looking for the Steadmans tonight (although I have a very low chance of success).
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 4:51 am
by Mr. Handy
Giles seemed as well fed as anyone else under rationing, and he was drinking tea, though he assured Archie that he had already eaten. He welcomed Archie to help himself if he was hungry, however.
Anna got through to the local police station and spoke to WPC Fenella McBride, who did press Anna for further information, including what she didn't want to divulge. "We are aware of Mrs. Exeter's escape," she said, "and thank you for reporting this, Doctor. We'll notify our constables patrolling the East End as they come into the station, but there's no way to reach them while they're out on patrol. They already know to be on the lookout for her, but everyone looks pretty much the same in the dark. Perhaps in the morning they'll have better luck."
OOC,[b]Anna[/b], you may use a Credit Rating roll instead of Persuade to try to get her to take action tonight.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:24 am
by Mephistophilis
"Officer McBride, I must insist you pass this information on tonight, it is my professional opinion as a psychiatric doctor that Mrs Exeter is dangerous and may have played a role in the death of Lord Colville" presses Anna in her most authoritative tone.
Anna Credit Rating 40,[dice]0[/dice]
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:55 am
by Snapper
Satisfied that Giles is eating, Archie does a quick round of the shelter, offering a kind word or joke to anyone still awake, as well as the opportunity to pray together. (Archie tactfully does not make this offer to Benjamin.)
Archie follows this up with some quiet theological and liturgical discussion with Giles (as long as he's awake) then finds a free pew to stretch out on and sleep.
OOC: There's nothing else Archie wants to do this evening barring further unexpected events. His plan is to be up at dawn "for the hunt".
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 4:44 am
by Mr. Handy
"Goodness!" cried the policewoman. "I'd heard he was killed, but I had thought it was in the bombing. All right, I'll get word to Liverpool Street Station and circulate a description. They'll be on the lookout for her both in the station itself and the surrounding area."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:08 pm
by aine
Phyllis digs out her knitting and starts clicking away quietly; she watches Archie doing his rounds and she senses his disappointment with the lack of immediate action. Typical of the young she thinks and remembers when she was a gel. She's glad when he finally falls asleep and continues to knit having had a decent sleep before they arrive.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2019 8:57 pm
by Mephistophilis
Anna checks that nobody in the shelter needs any medical attention and then finds a corner to snatch some sleep, at least until the all clear is sounded. She glances over at Archie feeling his pent up agitation to go and confront their adversaries. Anna hopes the police can disrupt any plans the Steadmans have for tonight but she doesn't hold out much hope they'll find anything that will lead to their arrest or apprehending Mrs Exeter.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:49 am
by Mr. Handy
The night passed uneventfully, though the sound of bombs falling could still be heard overhead. However, those who wished to sleep managed to do so. They were starting to get used to this now. Early in the morning, the all clear finally sounded, waking everyone.
OOC,[b]Phyllis[/b] and [b]Anna[/b], please roll Sanity for enduring the third night of the Blitz. Sanity loss is 0/1. Everyone else has already lost 1 Sanity on one of the first two nights and is now used to it.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:04 am
by Mephistophilis
Anna Sanity 80,[dice]0[/dice]
Anna shudders at the sound of the all clear. "This is all starting to get to me" she thinks.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:37 am
by Snapper
Archie sits up with a quiet groan and pulls an old fashioned pocket watch on a chain from his jacket to check the time.
OOC: Is it near to dawn?
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:05 pm
by aine
sanity,[dice]0[/dice]
Despite her resolve, Phyllis nods off into a deep and surprisingly refreshing sleep. Sitting upright, she ends up snoring quite loudly; sometimes almost as loud as the 'planes above! Many hours later she wakes with a start just as the 'all clear' is sounded.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 2:53 am
by Mr. Handy
A quick glance at his watch showed Archie that it was about six o'clock. Dawn would come soon.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 3:07 am
by Snapper
Archie straightens up his hair and uniform quickly and efficiently. "Ship shape," he says to himself.
Seeing Phyllis awake, Archie ambles over to talk to her. "Good morning Phyllis. Do you feel up to hunting down this bombed out house you located last night, where the Steadmans met Catherine Exeter? Once the sun comes up, which shouldn't be too long."
"And we might even see something we might buy for breakfast along the way. If the Royal Navy has taught me anything, it's never let the enemy get in the way of proper meals."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:42 am
by Pastiche
With a groan, Benjamin wakes up.
"Oh, my aching joints... Sleeping on a hard pew at my age... Sorry I drifted off, I wanted to stay awake to see if the monster would make an appearance, but I'm afraid I was just so exhausted..."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 6:14 pm
by aine
"And if the monster had turned up he'd have eaten you up, decrepit.bones and all! You silly old fool." Phyllis scolds Benjamin affectionately.
She stands, stretches and picks up her big hand bag. "Right you are, Reverend," she says to Archie, "Into the fray! I suggest we go to Liverpool St station entrance, East and I'll try to remember from there. Anyone else coming?"
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:50 pm
by Mephistophilis
Anna stretches and smooths down her hair and dress. "Another restless night, let's see what clues the Steadmans have left for us. Do you think we should ask the constabulary if they found any signs of them?"
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 1:31 am
by Snapper
"Liverpool Street it is," Archie says to Phyllis, looking eager.
To Anna he answers, "I'm very reluctant to lose a second in case Phyllis' marker is lost. Contacting the police could be the second priority after the house is located, perhaps?"
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:10 pm
by Mephistophilis
"Lead on Macduff" smiles Anna. She opens up her medical bag, stowing away her torch and knife, and fishing out a set of keys: "Shall I drive?"
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:52 am
by Pastiche
"Yes, let's go hunting for clues! We need all the information we can get."Benjamin seems eager to get going again, perhaps to compensate for the fact that he dozed off last night...
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:38 pm
by Snapper
Archie nods happily to Anna. "I didn't realise you had left your car here at the church. Righto, on to Liverpool Station to pick up the scent."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:22 pm
by Mephistophilis
OOC,Not actually sure where Anna has parked her car but we're only a 15min walk from the Sanatorium and I think Archie is driving a 2 seater so we'll need more wheels. I'm not sure what Anna is driving, I'm guessing maybe a 2 door 4 seater like an Austin 8?
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 4:29 am
by Mr. Handy
OOC,As a doctor, [b]Anna[/b] would have a car and would have petrol rations to keep it fueled, but I believe last night everyone who came to the church decided to walk, as it would be too dangerous to drive in the blackout. Your car would be back at the sanitarium. Both the sanitarium and the station are short walks from here.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 7:59 am
by Snapper
OOC,Archie's MG is definitely back at his townhouse, what with fuel rationing and no night driving. If we don't have vehicles actually at the church, I would imagine even in WWII it would be quicker to catch the tube.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:04 am
by Snapper
Archie pauses to reconsider, not wishing to offend Anna. "Ahh, if we don't actually have a car here at St James', I think the quickest way to get to this bombed house would be our taking the tube to Liverpool St Station, thence for Phyllis to retrace her steps. It seems a good morning for a walk, shall we?"
He takes a deep breath and says to himself, "Come, pluck up, heart, let's neither faint nor fear."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:23 am
by Mephistophilis
Anna shrugs, "That would be fine by me, but I would like to call the others at the sanatorium to let them know where we're going, perhaps a few of them might like to meet us there".
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:25 am
by Snapper
Archie nods, "Yes, of course, capital idea."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:18 am
by Mr. Handy
Anna called the sanitarium, and Maggie answered the phone. Anna filled her in on their plans.
OOC,Actually, Liverpool Street Station is the nearest Tube stop to the church, the sanitarium, and where [b]Phyllis[/b] saw [b]Catherine[/b]. It's the eastern end of the Central Line at this time. Still, it's a good starting point for retracing her steps.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 5:51 pm
by aine
"I'm sure the cocks would be crowing if we weren't in central London. Come on, we can walk to the tube entrance and continue from there." Phyllis heaves her stately bulk off the pew and, clasping her voluminous handbag and ancient iron umbrella, she waits by the door.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:27 pm
by Mephistophilis
Anna grimaces at her appearance in her compact mirror: "Oh dear, I suppose a lick and a promise will have to do for now". She looks over her motley companions and inwardly groans. "What have I got myself into?" she chides herself. Still, she is expecting to see some fascinating psychopathology, either from some of the others or from Mrs Exeter, or perhaps...no, she puts the thought out of her mind, there is no such thing as 'monsters'.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:34 pm
by Snapper
Needless to say, Archie is by the door and eager to go. "Time for more Bunyan," he says and in his best oratorical voice continues:
"Come, pluck up, heart, let's neither faint nor fear. Better, though difficult, the right way to go, than wrong, though easy, where the end is woe."
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2019 10:50 pm
by Mephistophilis
Anna gives a little clap, "Bravo Reverend Pennyfeather" she smiles.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Thu Oct 24, 2019 5:46 pm
by aine
"More like the Baba Yaga." Phyllis mutters under her breath as she remembers her experience last night and she climbs creakily up the stairs to fresh air.
Re: IC-Ep 3-Revival(Archie/Phyllis/Benjamin/Anna)
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:18 am
by Mr. Handy
OOC,Everyone is moving to the thread linked below: