IC-Ep 1-Good Knight(Jacques du Baudin only)

[Mr. Handy]

Duc's Palace, Guest Quarters - Vyones, Auvergne, France
11:30 PM - Sunday, April 19, 1517

After the servants had cleared away the dead body, Leonardo bade Jacques good night, and the Chevalier returned to his guest chamber.

[Snapper]

Jacques:

With a sigh of weariness, Jacques returns to his room and pours himself a small glass of red wine from a jug. He takes an appreciative sip. "You don't get that on Rhodes", he mutters to himself.

Trying not to get distracted by thoughts of the amazing ladies' styles from Narnia, the knight kneels by his bed, crosses himself and speedily says his prayers. Scant seconds later, he finishes the wine and collapses on the bed, hoping for sleep.

[Mr. Handy]

Jacques managed to fall asleep quickly this time. The wine helped, no doubt.

I'll wait here for the other players for now until they go to sleep, at which point I'll proceed to the morning.

[Snapper]

Spoiler:

[Mr. Handy]

Jacques awakened in the morning much refreshed, with sunlight streaming in through the window.

[Snapper]

Jacques:

With military efficiency and practice, Jacques tidies himself up, dresses, belts on his sword and dagger, then goes hunting for some breakfast. He sends a palace servant to request an audience with the Duc. He expects the Duc may wish to speak to him quite early.

[Mr. Handy]

"Do you require breakfast first, Chevalier?" asked the servant.

[Snapper]

Jacques:

"If the Duc is available, I had better speak to him first. Breakfast can wait."

[Mr. Handy]

"The Duc does require breakfast," said the servant. "He is currently taking it. I do not know if it would be wise for me to interrupt him."

Jacques, if you want to insist on seeing the Duc now, please roll Persuade or Status.

[Snapper]

Jacques:

"No, I don't wish to disturb the Duc's breakfast. I'll have a quick meal myself then wait on his availability."

[Mr. Handy]

"As you wish, Chevalier," said the servant. After several minutes, the servant returned with a tray of sumptuous food. There were fresh bread, eggs, and fresh fruit of several varieties, as well as some delicious-smelling strips of bacon. "Gui l'Argot wishes to have an urgent audience with you. He says he wants to apologize for his unconscionable behavior toward you last night. What shall I tell him?"

[Snapper]

Jacques:

Jacques snorts. "He obviously couldn't find a good way to escape last night then. I have no interest in speaking with M. l'Argot before I speak with the Duc. My intention is to speak briefly with the Duc myself then if the Duc himself agrees, have l'Argot speak to him. Or be questioned, as the case may be. He will have his chance."

Jacques happily tucks into bacon and eggs.

[Mr. Handy]

"I shall inform him that you have declined, Chevalier," said the servant, bowing and then departing.

[Snapper]

Jacques:

Jacques enjoys his breakfast while he can.

[Mr. Handy]

Jacques, please roll Listen.

[Snapper]

Jacques:

1d%L25%

OOC:   Unexpected success!

[Mr. Handy]

Jacques heard quiet footsteps walking on the other side of the rear wall of his guest chamber.

[Snapper]

Jacques:

Jacques heads over to the rear wall suspiciously. He's far more used to castle walls as thick as a man's leg is long. He tries to think if there might be a corridor directly behind the wall, that he knew of.

Jacques looks closely for any signs of a secret door

Spoiler:

I'm assuming secret doors and passages were known to exist in the 16th century? If not, happy to change this.

[Mr. Handy]

Yes, they were known to exist. Jacques, please roll Spot Hidden.

[Snapper]

Jacques:

1d%pHdd75%

OOC:   Nope.

Jacques is puzzled but shrugs and goes back to his breakfast.