IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 5:27 am
by Mr. Handy
Duc's Palace, Guest Quarters - Vyones, Auvergne, France 11:30 PM - Sunday, April 19, 1517
After arrangements for a guest suite for Story, Elizabeth, and Brook were made, and the servants carried the TARDIS to it and placed it in the main room, they left the time travelers in peace for the night, making it clear that if they wanted anything, they had but to call on them. The suite had three separate bedrooms branching off from the main room, and all the rooms were luxurious.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:19 am
by jp1885
Brook looks around the chambers appreciatively.
“I’ve slept in worse places,” she says.
“Perhaps we’d better stay together though? That Gui seems a bit of a letch if you ask me. I wouldn’t put it past him to start creeping around.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:27 pm
by aine
“Oh, I don’t think we have anything to worry about. I’m sure he is too concerned about having a hand chopped off for thieving to entertain any ideas of that sort.” Elizabeth says languorously from the corner.
“Just look at these tapestries; beautiful! The colours are so vibrant, nothing like the faded antiques we have in the 20th century.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 2:25 am
by Mr. Handy
Brook saw that the servants had laid out a jug of wine, along with three glasses, and some light snacks for them on a table. The beds and pillows were stuffed with feathers and felt soft and comfortable, and the artwork on the walls, while not up to Leonardo da Vinci's caliber, was pleasing to the eye. The rooms were so splendid, it made her wonder how much better the Duc's own chambers must be in comparison, for surely he had the best rooms for himself.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:31 am
by jp1885
Taking in the opulence of the chamber, Brook picks a grape.
“Well,” she says, chewing, “when in Rome, I suppose…”
Realising that she hasn’t really rested properly since London, she flops down on the bed.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:58 am
by SunlessNick
Story concurs with staying together. She lies down slowly, as if wondering how it will feel in her new body.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:02 am
by Mr. Handy
The beds were certainly large enough to fit all three of them if they wanted, and they were very soft and comfortable. Sleep would come quickly if they wished.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2021 7:27 pm
by aine
“Do you think we should take turns?” Asks Elizabeth sleepily. “Although it seems quiet and safe enough with those guards about the place.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 2:09 am
by Mr. Handy
Everyone may roll Idea.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:17 am
by jp1885
[40] = 40
Idea 70 d%: [ 40 ] = 40
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 5:58 pm
by SunlessNick
"I think we should," Story says to Liz's idea. "Sometimes guards turn out to be the danger. I don't mind going first, if you want to the sleep. We're just on the heels of a very strenuous time."
Idea 65 - rolled 52.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:13 pm
by aine
“Thank you, Story: I’m just too tired to think straight.” Replied Elizabeth.
Idea: 65 roll: 87
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2021 7:38 pm
by jp1885
“Hey, we’re all knackered. Wake me when you’re ready Story.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 1:06 am
by SunlessNick
Story takes a chair for now, rather than risk falling asleep in the bed. She doesn't turn the lights down, citing it being easier to watch if either of her companions ask.
Does she know of anything like this formerly glowing crystal from studying history? It is notable how the cessation of its glow coincided with the arrival of the TARDIS - and also with how the automaton may have moved without the presence of anyone knowing how to operate it.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 2:24 am
by Mr. Handy
It occurred to Story and Brook that they could stay in their rooms in the TARDIS. While they were not as elegant or comfortable as the suite, they would suffice, and nobody could get through the TARDIS's locked doors.
You don't know anything about the crystal, but you may all roll Occult to see what you know about Atlantis. You may also roll Cthulhu Mythos if you have it, though only Elizabeth does.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 13, 2021 8:17 pm
by jp1885
“I suppose we could kip in the TARDIS,” says Brook. “It’d be safe, though not necessarily as comfy as that bed. Unless of course you have a Renaissance bedchamber hidden in there Story.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 3:10 am
by SunlessNick
"I probably do, somewhere," Story says. "It might take a while to find. It would undoubtedly be safer, anyway."
Failed my occult roll, though I suppose Story would know the basics of the account put down by Plato (which is pretty different from how Atlantis is portrayed now).
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sun Aug 15, 2021 4:17 pm
by jp1885
“Better safe than sorry then,” says Brook, reaching a decision. “The TARDIS it is.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2021 7:13 pm
by aine
“It’s probably for the best.” Elizabeth gets up and follows the others into the Tardis and finds somewhere to sleep there.
Occult/Mythos 5 roll:17
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:38 am
by Mr. Handy
Story, Elizabeth, and Brook made their way to their respective rooms in the TARDIS. Sleep was a while in coming, as just recently it had been afternoon. Time lag was often a problem. Eventually they fell asleep and awoke in what was presumably the morning.
Elizabeth actually gets to roll both, so please go ahead and make that second roll. Brook may also still roll Occult. All Story knows about Atlantis are the basics.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 3:46 am
by SunlessNick
Story finds herself unable to turn the lights off in her room - wondering if this is part of the mental disarrangement of regeneration, or a lingering fear from the blackout. Either way, she sleeps in the dark.
In the morning she shows the others to another of the TARDIS's dressing rooms where there are some more period appropriate clothes - meaning heavy-looking dresses - though at least the TARDIS can fabricate them to be lighter than they look, and a little bigger on the inside, so moving in them is easier.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 8:21 am
by jp1885
[56] = 56
Occult 33 d%: [ 56 ] = 56
Brook knows nothing about Atlantis.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:15 pm
by aine
Mythos 5, roll:6!
Elizabeth swishes her skirts about,
“Not quite what I was expecting but still fun nevertheless!”
Ooc, have we gone for noble or maid servant attire? A very different reception for each! I would suppose noble if we are to have a sensible audience with the Duc. But it might be worth covering all bases between us so that we can talk to all classes.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:24 am
by Mr. Handy
Elizabeth knew nothing about the crystal, except that it was not the same thing as the Shining Trapezohedron.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:03 am
by SunlessNick
Unless anyone asks for maid-type clothing, Story will default to making upper class gear - it's how we've largely presented ourselves thus far.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2021 6:59 pm
by jp1885
Yeah, posh clobber for Brook!
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 1:14 am
by SunlessNick
Story checks the scanner - it might raise some awkward questions if we are seen emerging from the TARDIS.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2021 2:10 am
by Mr. Handy
The scanner showed that the room outside was deserted.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 1:14 am
by SunlessNick
Story heads outside to see how long the party have been asleep.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 2:51 am
by Mr. Handy
Sunlight was coming in through the open window, and the sun was low in the sky. It was early morning.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 6:27 pm
by aine
Elizabeth exits the Tardis bright, breezy and feeling ready for anything.
“What a beautiful morning!” She exclaims, peering through the latticed glass.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:49 pm
by jp1885
Brook also emerges from the TARDIS, albeit slightly later than the others.
“Good morning! Or should I say, um; bon petit dejeuner! Or does that mean breakfast? Speaking of which, I’m starving!”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 2:51 am
by Mr. Handy
There was a pull rope in the room that could be used to summon a servant.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 5:02 am
by SunlessNick
Once everyone is outside, Story pulls on the bell. "A servant might also be able to tell us if anything else untoward has happened during the night," she says.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 11:42 am
by jp1885
“Best we find some suitable clothes too,” replies Brook, looking down at her PJs. “Then the servants can help us into them. I guess they laced themselves into corsets and stuff, yeah?”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 6:01 pm
by Mr. Handy
Everyone, please roll Listen.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:11 pm
by jp1885
[99] = 99
Listen 55 d%: [ 99 ] = 99
Brook is too busy talking about food and clothes to listen out for anything else.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 3:37 am
by SunlessNick
I assumed we would have changed before leaving the TARDIS.
Listen 34, rolled 27.
Story's checking the state of the morning seems to have made her alert.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:23 am
by Mr. Handy
Story heard quiet footsteps walking on the other side of the rear wall of the guest chamber.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 1:53 am
by SunlessNick
Story puts a finger to her lips with one hand, and mimes footsteps with the other. She goes to the rear wall of the chamber, listening carefully (and taking the chance to scan for anything resembling a secret door).
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:03 am
by Mr. Handy
Story, please roll Spot Hidden.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 12:26 pm
by jp1885
Brook looks quizzically at Story, but nonetheless keeps quiet.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2021 7:24 pm
by aine
Elizabeth stands very still, listening.
Listen 50, roll: 56
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
jp1885 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 23, 2021 12:26 pm
Brook looks quizzically at Story, but nonetheless keeps quiet.
Seeing Brook's reaction, Story mouths 'someone there,' pointing at the wall.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 2:12 am
by Mr. Handy
Elizabeth and Brook, you may also roll Spot Hidden.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 9:15 am
by jp1885
[46] = 46
Spot hidden 60 d%: [ 46 ] = 46
Brook joins in the search, her eyes alighting on something.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2021 10:28 am
by aine
spot hidden 55, roll 19
“I see it too.” Elizabeth whispers.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:25 am
by Mr. Handy
Elizabeth and Brook found a hidden catch in the paneled wall. The sounds of footsteps had moved away far to the left by this time.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:50 am
by jp1885
Brook points the catch out to Story.
Raising a quizzical eyebrow, she mimes turning a handle and opening a door.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 4:33 pm
by SunlessNick
Story nods.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 6:31 pm
by aine
“A secret passage!” Thinks Elizabeth and her eyes up as she nods.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2021 7:43 pm
by jp1885
Returning the nods with a resolute one of her own, Brook flips the catch and, if required, slowly opens what is presumably a secret door…
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:49 am
by Mr. Handy
Flipping the hidden catch caused a panel to swing open, revealing a narrow, darkened corridor stretching to the left and right at the rear of the room, parallel to the hall outside. Far to the left, the faint light of a candle was visible.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:02 pm
by jp1885
“Shall we go towards the light?” Brook whispers.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:34 am
by SunlessNick
"We do need to know who that is..." Story says, with a somewhat reluctant tone.
Brook and Liz can probably tell Story is afraid of the prospect of going into the passage, though she will if they do.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2021 7:10 pm
by aine
“Brook and I’ll go first if you like.” Elizabeth says to Story who seems a bit nervous.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:20 am
by SunlessNick
Story nods, a bit sheepishly.
Did you say the fear of the dark would last three days?
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:18 am
by Mr. Handy
Yes, approximately. There are candles and flint to light them in the room.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 11:56 am
by jp1885
Brook frowns, before reminding herself of poor Eugene and his own terror of the dark. Obviously this new version of Story has her own fears to live with.
“I’ll go first,” she says, stepping through the hidden door and creeping towards the light.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:20 am
by SunlessNick
Story takes a candle and some flint from the room, though she knows that lighting it will alert whoever is down the corridor - gritting her teeth, she tries to cope without it, focussing on the far-off candle as much as she can.
Do you want me to roll something for that?
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 7:45 pm
by aine
Elizabeth offers a hand to Story and follows Brook as quietly as she can.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 2:12 am
by Mr. Handy
No, you don't need to roll anything, just keep role-playing accordingly. But you do think you see a three-lobed red eye somewhere in the darkness...
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:48 am
by SunlessNick
Liz feels Story flinch and go cold. "It's here. The Father." Ignoring her previous precaution, she starts trying to light the candle.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2021 11:18 am
by jp1885
Brook stops at the mention of the Father.
“The Father of all Bats?” she whispers.
No wonder Story was afraid…
“Perhaps we’d better go back and fetch some flashlights from the TARDIS.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:46 am
by Mr. Handy
The candle's wick caught fire, brightening the nearby area a little.
The Father of All Bats retreated into the darkness. It was no longer visible.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 2:10 am
by SunlessNick
"I can't see it any more - maybe the candle is bright enough - but you're right, we should carry some torches with us." Story seems fit to rush back to the room and the TARDIS right away.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:40 am
by jp1885
Watching Story go, Brook turns to Elizabeth.
“Is the Father of all Bats really here do you think? Or has this new Story got a serious case of the jitters?”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:30 pm
by aine
“Can’t he impersonate a human?” Whispers Elizabeth frowning, unsure of her facts.
“Let’s go back, safer than walking into a possible trap. At least we know what we might be up against.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:27 am
by SunlessNick
Back in the room, Story take a few deep breaths, letting her hearts slow back down.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 2:56 am
by Mr. Handy
As Elizabeth and Brook were about to return to the room, they saw the distant candlelight disappear. All three of them knew that the Father of All Bats had the capability of taking over a human host, though its natural form was completely alien. While it had been banished, this was a much earlier time. In theory it could have been summoned in this time, though it would have to be by some other means than the Shining Trapezohedron, which was currently undiscovered in an ancient tomb.
Everyone, please roll Listen.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2021 1:10 pm
by jp1885
[90] = 90
Listen 55 d%: [ 90 ] = 90
Fail
Brook is too preoccupied with Story’s fears, the possible presence of the Father and in finding a torch to notice any unusual sounds.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 2:51 am
by SunlessNick
Rolled an 03!
Story's nerves have made her hyper-alert.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:38 am
by Mr. Handy
Story couldn't be sure, but she thought she could hear movement from within the secret passage, coming closer. Was it the Father of All Bats? Something else? Was she imagining things?
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 3:50 am
by SunlessNick
"Something's coming," Story whispers to Brook and Liz. She grabs for the nearest light, shining it toward the passage.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:09 pm
by aine
Listen fail: roll 90
“Quick, let’s go back to the Tardis!” Elizabeth squeaks, alarmed.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:26 pm
by jp1885
Brook also backs up, desperately looking around for something to grab as a weapon, should the encounter turn to violence.
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 1:54 am
by Mr. Handy
Gui's voice came from the secret passage: ”Mademoiselle, I mean you no harm. It is Gui, the poor, misjudged fellow from Monsieur Da Vinci’s room last night. If I can rely on your discretion, then I will show myself to you.”
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 3:17 am
by SunlessNick
Story lets out a long breath. "Slowly."
Re: IC-Ep 1-French Toast in the Renaissance(Story/Elizabeth/Brook)
Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 5:05 pm
by jp1885
“Oh great, it’s that creep,” Brook mutters.
“What are you doing skulking behind these walls?” she challenges.
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