FE 10

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 7:20:30 PM

Okay! So it's the following morning, let's say.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:22:18 PM

Good morning.

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:22:48 PM

"Hurmafrumbershamba"

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:23:19 PM

"That tavern...makes some really good stuff."

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:24:32 PM

Yes. I am extremely fond of the pretzels.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:25:25 PM

What happened last night , last I remember was the bar and then waking up back here?

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:26:31 PM

"You had one beer, downed it all then passed out."

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:27:13 PM

Not so loud, please.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:27:20 PM

It was a rather strong beer.

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:28:54 PM

"...it's a bit hazy, but did we find out you were an angel last night?"

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:31:10 PM

Celestial blood, at least.

* Vashti 11/5/2017 7:31:41 PM

Apparently. I'm unsure exactly how much, though.

* Vashti 11/5/2017 7:32:13 PM

Although I'm fairly sure I can rule out being a straight-up half-celestial.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:32:33 PM

I cannot tell that.

* Vashti 11/5/2017 7:35:12 PM

Mostly due to my parents both being excruciatingly normal people, and due to the fact that I cannot fly without magical aid.

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:36:22 PM

"...maybe we can find an Ancestry.mage somewhere."

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:37:04 PM

Possibly. However, there is still another question from last night. What form of address do you prefer?

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:37:32 PM

"...what do I what now?"

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:38:09 PM

Mr. or Ms., or one of the gender-neutral fae designations?

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:39:13 PM

"Oh. Uh...I'd rather not have to explain things to people...so..."ms" I guess."

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:39:19 PM

"It's just easier."

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:40:02 PM

What exactly did I miss when I passed out?

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:40:59 PM

And she and her?

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:41:05 PM

"...sure."

* Vashti 11/5/2017 7:41:41 PM

A great deal, to say the very least.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:44:22 PM

Yes.

* Vashti 11/5/2017 7:47:23 PM

Indeed.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:47:24 PM

You seemed comfortable.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:48:23 PM

Unconscious was preferable to the headache the snake...gear...thing gave me.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:50:20 PM

I am still somewhat concerned about not healing you.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:51:07 PM

I am doing fine ... other than the hangover.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:52:14 PM

Concern is primarily regarding the future.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:52:54 PM

And we can cross future bridges when we come to them.

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:53:50 PM

"Just for the record, I have healing potions now."

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:53:52 PM

I am somewhat more of the "be prepared" school of thought.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:55:23 PM

Yes, whereas I prefer a more reactionary “school of thought”

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:56:17 PM

You can’t predict what will happen so why prepare?

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:56:45 PM

"...I can see why a plane of pure order hurt you."

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:56:47 PM

I can certainly predict you will be hurt again if we serve as adventurers for any reasonable length of time.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 7:57:42 PM

I have only been hurt twice so far.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:58:58 PM

... we have only been out three times.

* Kite 11/5/2017 7:59:24 PM

That's a 66% chance of being hurt.

* Ander 11/5/2017 7:59:45 PM

And one of those times, no one got hurt.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 8:00:23 PM

People got turned into rats.

* Vashti 11/5/2017 8:00:41 PM

At least it was temporary.

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:01:05 PM

That time.

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:03:39 PM

Where are you going?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:04:34 PM

"...nowhere special."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:05:41 PM

We are once again in a position of lacking things of direct professional importance to do.

* Vashti 11/5/2017 8:06:55 PM

That happens.

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:07:43 PM

Yes.

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:08:17 PM

Do what later?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:08:35 PM

"...............I am a bad liar."

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:08:53 PM

".......I wanted to go talk to Answorn."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:09:16 PM

Ah. ... What is he like?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:09:26 PM

"...uh...fine, I guess."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:10:18 PM

He seems likely to continue interacting with us, but we've had very little contact.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:11:20 PM

"Yes, that's why I wanted to meet with him. I wanted to see if I could get more info on the Carrick case."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:12:02 PM

... without Vydea?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:12:21 PM

"Without anyone."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:12:41 PM

Why?

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:12:48 PM

((BRB, I need chocolate.))

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:13:57 PM

"I...you see...I was gonna... **sigh** I wanted to ask about the wand."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:15:07 PM

The wand?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:15:22 PM

"......the one that turned my arm back, briefly."

* Vashti 11/5/2017 8:15:41 PM

Ah. The Key.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:15:46 PM

"Yeah."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:16:17 PM

Understandable, but I do not think that would give you the results you wish.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:17:13 PM

"It's the only lead I've had so far. And he has all the info on it and knows where to get more."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:18:32 PM

... it forced another party member to stab herself.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:18:51 PM

"Which is why I want as much knowledge as possible."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:19:55 PM

... in order to not use it?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:20:06 PM

"...to hopefully use eventually."

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:20:17 PM

"But I'm not rushing in."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:20:52 PM

... good. There are worse things to be than rats.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:24:20 PM

"...yeah...I am kind of aware about the dangers of magic transforming you into something else."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:26:00 PM

Uniquely.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:26:08 PM

"Exactly."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:28:34 PM

Easy magical fixes to anything are generally neither easy nor fixes, but I am certain you know that as well.

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:29:11 PM

I wonder if Lady Varia will continue as a client.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:29:23 PM

"...what?"

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:29:42 PM

If she'll continue to make requests of us.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:30:32 PM

"Oh. ...well, she's sponsoring me now, so we'll probably see her more. ...so, yes, I think that will happen."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:31:32 PM

She may refer others to us as well.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:33:45 PM

"...you think about what you're gonna use the...uh...coupon for?"

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:34:30 PM

Its intended purpose?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:34:45 PM

"Oh...ok then. ...good for you."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:35:19 PM

I have many acquaintances involved in sex work.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:38:12 PM

"And that's fine."

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:38:21 PM

"I was just...making conversation, I guess."

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:39:42 PM

Irwin comes over with refills, and a folded up morning newspaper. "You might want to check this out."

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:40:18 PM

"...what's it say?"

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:41:28 PM

The paper is open to an article reporting on the recent death of an Institute Inspector.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:44:02 PM

Inspector Answorn, of course.

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:44:09 PM

... he's dead.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:47:30 PM

No details on impending resurrections. He is stated to have been found dead in an alley, and killed via magical assault.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:47:52 PM

The Zetetic Institute is investigation, as they take the deaths of their own very personally.

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:48:06 PM

... we should find out if they intend to bring him back, or if indeed it is possible.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:48:12 PM

"This is Carrick. This is so obviously Carrick."

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:48:18 PM

"We need to go there now."

* Kite 11/5/2017 8:48:27 PM

Yes.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:49:57 PM

Where are you going?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:50:18 PM

((The institute! I have his card with an office number on it!))

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:52:09 PM

So you guys go down to their offices.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:56:49 PM

The attendent there, a Mek, looks up as you enter the office.

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:56:59 PM

"We need to see someone!"

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 8:57:33 PM

Mek: .... yes? Who?

* Ander 11/5/2017 8:58:14 PM

"Who's running the investigation into Inspector Answorn's death?"

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:00:14 PM

"We have information! ...probably! ...We need to see SOMEONE!"

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:00:49 PM

We have questions, primarily.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:01:00 PM

"I have his card."

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:04:43 PM

"...can you help...at all?"

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:05:34 PM

Mek: Who \*are\* you.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:05:51 PM

"We are an adventuring group. We were working with him on a case."

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:09:05 PM

We were wondering if there is to be a funeral or if he is to be raised.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:12:53 PM

Mek: What isi your company name?

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:13:09 PM

... we have not selected one yet.

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:13:21 PM

Apparently all the options we have suggested are taken.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:13:37 PM

"If you can get ahold of Canto 7 he will vouch for us."

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:15:53 PM

... perhaps Answorn's Avengers has not been taken.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:16:08 PM

"That's not bad. We should register that."

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:17:54 PM

Not if he is to be raised.

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:17:59 PM

He might find it embarrassing.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:20:52 PM

"...can you just call someone who knows something...please?"

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:21:15 PM

Roll persuasion.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:21:26 PM

((...10))

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:21:35 PM

((...I should not be the one doing this.))

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:22:06 PM

The Mek pauses a moment. "Okay, wait here."

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:22:09 PM

She leaves!

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:22:14 PM

((21.))

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:22:27 PM

((Thank you, you are much better))

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:25:14 PM

You are left to your own devices in the reception area.

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:25:29 PM

... there is a small chance we could be arrested.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 9:25:56 PM

... for what?

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:26:00 PM

"I don't care."

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:26:12 PM

Murdering Answorn.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:26:21 PM

"We didn't."

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:26:31 PM

Indeed.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:28:00 PM

"...do you think Carrick might have someone on the inside?"

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:28:11 PM

Informants if nothing else.

* Daneel 11/5/2017 9:28:43 PM

And they found out answorn wasn’t working for Carrick?

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:29:06 PM

"Or they found out about **our** informant."

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:29:17 PM

"...we didn't think about him."

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:29:45 PM

"Simon."

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:30:08 PM

I did, but it may be best not to mention him here.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:30:26 PM

"...shit, right. Sorry."

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:32:46 PM

Before long, the door opens, and out comes another Mek, with a brass finish and wooden linings. "I'm Cipher 12. What can I do for you?"

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:33:39 PM

We wish to know if Inspector Answorn will have a funeral or if he will be raised.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:34:17 PM

"We are an adventuring party, Name Undecided. We were working with him on a case."

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:34:58 PM

Cipher: Right. Operating out of the Bearded Unicorn, right?

* Daneel 11/5/2017 9:35:08 PM

Yes.

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:35:48 PM

**Please.** Will there be a funeral?

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:38:12 PM

Cipher: Not planned yet. We're trying to contact his family down in Erelayn. We brought him to the temple to try to raise him, but it didn't work.

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:38:33 PM

Why?

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:39:45 PM

FYI, Resurrection is not a sure thing in this world. Especially for NPCs. They can fail for several reasons beyond soul not being willing do to the funk dimensional barriers here.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:39:53 PM

Cipher: We have clerics looking into it.

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:41:09 PM

It is possible it was blocked with magic.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:41:24 PM

Cipher: That's our thinking, too.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:41:40 PM

Cipher: Not uncommon when someone wants to cover their tracks.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:41:50 PM

"Not to pry too deeply, but there was a witness under his protection. A mage by the name of Simon. Is he unharmed?"

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:43:41 PM

CIpher: I'm not terribly interested into going into details, but yes, he's still in custody.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:43:57 PM

"That is fair. Thank you."

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:45:34 PM

... I am very upset.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:46:22 PM

"Yeah, me too. ...if you are aware of who we are, than you also know how to get in touch with us, Inspector Cipher. Please, do not hesitate to ask for our help."

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:47:05 PM

He nods. "I might take you up on that."

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:47:17 PM

What of the artifacts?

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:49:03 PM

Cipher: The Misrulian artfacts? .... missing as well.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:50:54 PM

"...I see. ...the case he was working on, will you be taking it over?"

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:51:55 PM

Cipher nods.

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:52:18 PM

Cipher: I wanted to meet you to figure out if you had anything to do with his death. But I don't think so.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:52:53 PM

"Oh?"

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:55:04 PM

Cipher: I could be wrong, of course, but I don't think so.

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:55:18 PM

We didn't.

* Ander 11/5/2017 9:56:03 PM

"I agree with Kite, for whatever good that does."

* Environment Animal 11/5/2017 9:58:11 PM

Cipher: No. This would be a strange place for you to come if you did, unless you were playing a longer game, and you'd need to be better liars for that.

* Kite 11/5/2017 9:58:37 PM

I am a reasonably good liar. However, Ander is not. And neither of us is lying.

* Ander 11/5/2017 10:02:43 PM

"Thank you. If you need help from us, please let us know."

* Kite 11/5/2017 10:05:11 PM

At the risk of sounding racist, Meks are often difficult to read for meat-based humanoids.

* Ander 11/5/2017 10:06:23 PM

We should let Canto know, see if he can get the message to Alo.

* Kite 11/5/2017 10:06:29 PM

Yes.