PT 003 : Sage and Viktor

USS, 7:35 PM

You notice a few boxes fall over as the ship swerves.  You're able to catch them in time, though.

Sage, 8:02 PM

((Trying to see if they have been honest with what they say but I doubt 13 insight is enough))

USS, 8:02 PM

Given you're only listening over the comms, it is now.  But I will say this.

USS, 8:02 PM

As you go to check on some supplies, make sure there was no damage in the jump...you hear footsteps that shouldn't be there.

Sage, 8:03 PM

Sage inspects the area

USS, 8:04 PM

Give me investigation with adv.

Sage, 8:04 PM

((Nat 20))

USS, 8:05 PM

You look around a corner and you see a figure, clad all in black with a long coat and wear a mirrored silvery mask shaped like the face of a demon.  He turns to see you and jumps back, slightly shocked.

Sage, 8:07 PM

Sage puts its hands up “ I mean you no harm , how did you board the ship?”

USS, 8:07 PM

Demon: "I don't think that should be your first question."

Sage, 8:09 PM

If you mean harm to the ship or crew than a cook is not going to stop you

Sage, 8:09 PM

I presume you are the fugitive that they are looking for?

USS, 8:09 PM

Demon: "You could say that.  And I only mean harm if it's necessary.  So, let's not make it necessary."

USS, 8:10 PM

He does draw two swords in a threatening fashion.

Sage, 8:11 PM

That is not the best way for us to proceed.

Sage, 8:12 PM

I assume they detected your presence somehow, can you still be detected? And what are they after you for?

USS, 8:13 PM

Demon: "They're Bureaucracy.  I'm Oni."

Sage, 8:13 PM

I am Sage by the way

USS, 8:13 PM

Demon: "....Viktor."

Sage, 8:14 PM

Ok viktor so you say it is a mistrust between two cultures

USS, 8:15 PM

Viktor: "You could say that."

USS, 8:15 PM

His voice is also distorted by his mask, for the record.

Sage, 8:16 PM

((16 insight on if viktor has lied about anything))

USS, 8:16 PM

((He's not lying, but he's choosing his wording very carefully, he clearly doesn't trust you and is trying to figure out your game))

Sage, 8:16 PM

So what is your goal in the immediate future if things went well

Sage, 8:18 PM

((Can we still hear the bridge))

USS, 8:18 PM

((You can, and likely, so can he.))

Sage, 8:20 PM

Let’s put the swords away for now yes you can strike me down but I can put out a ship wide alert if you do, let’s try to come to a better solution

USS, 8:21 PM

Viktor: "I'll hold onto these, thanks.  But you have my word, I won't make the first strike."

USS, 8:21 PM

Viktor: "I don't know what ship this is, but I know celestial energy when I see it, and you're dripping in it."

Sage, 8:23 PM

(( does divine sense pick anything up from Viktor))

USS, 8:23 PM

((He is not a fiend, celestial or undead))

USS, 8:24 PM

((Despite the demon mask))

Sage, 8:24 PM

My oath is to peace unless absolutely neccasary if you stick to your word I will stick to my vow

Sage, 8:26 PM

And this shop is the federation ship USS Adventure

USS, 8:27 PM

Viktor hesitates...but nods and sheathes his swords.

USS, 8:27 PM

Viktor: "You are not my rendezvous then."

Sage, 8:28 PM

So the question remains where do we go from here

USS, 8:29 PM

Viktor: "Like I said, I don't want to hurt anyone unless it is necessary...what do the other people aboard this ship look like?  Are you all mechanoid?"

Sage, 8:30 PM

No we have dwarves,  humans, elves, drow , tieflings , General humanoids

USS, 8:30 PM

He nods: "Good."

USS, 8:31 PM

He removes his mask to reveal a human face beneath, a bit roughed up, but human none-the-less.

USS, 8:31 PM

Viktor: "Can I trust you?"

Sage, 8:33 PM

As long as you keep your word

USS, 8:33 PM

Viktor: "...I am going to need clothing from your world."

Sage, 8:34 PM

(( there is probably a spare chefs uniform right?))

USS, 8:34 PM

((Probably a few, yeah.))

Sage, 8:35 PM

((This is such a bad idea goddamn you Sage))

Sage, 8:36 PM

Sage will go and get a uniform making sure no one else in kitchen goes into the supply area.

USS, 8:36 PM

Once you bring it, he turns around and begins to change.

USS, 8:38 PM

Viktor: "So...what's a cook doing covered in divine energy."

Sage, 8:40 PM

Trying to help people out, most can’t detect it that easily.

USS, 8:42 PM

Viktor: "I'm a trained Oni insurgent.  We spend years learning to sense certain types of energies within people."

USS, 8:43 PM

Viktor: "Sometimes, it's the only way to know who's on your side.  I'm hoping in this case it's wrong, though."

Sage, 8:47 PM

It is , ok so if they can’t detect you the best way for you to hide till they go is a mundane task.

USS, 8:50 PM

Viktor: "They have scouters, but they can only detect me if I utilize dark energy.  So long as I remain mundane, I may be able to slip by unseen.  You have a lot of energy here that...it could work."

Sage, 8:51 PM

Are they right on the bridge by dark energy do you mean arcane or just non divine Magic’s

USS, 8:56 PM

Viktor: "Arcane's close enough.  I utilize a different form of it though.  It's sort of like...do you have ki where you're from.  It's kind of like that."

USS, 8:56 PM

Viktor: "It's a substance in my body I can utilize for spellcasting."

Sage, 8:58 PM

Affirmative

Sage, 8:59 PM

Sage will set him up peeling potatoes and deal with it if the other cooks ask questions.

USS, 9:02 PM

He does so and you can sort of see a strange...normalness overtake him.  Whatever vibe you got from him before fades as he falls to the background.

Sage, 9:03 PM

Sage will still keep an eye on him and stay nearby

USS, 9:05 PM

Every once in a while, another cook gives him a weird look while passing...but once they pass they seem to just forget he's there.

Sage, 9:07 PM

(( the spy has a S.E.P. Field (cwl)))

USS, 9:07 PM

((Basically :) ))

USS, 9:11 PM

At some point, two security officers do enter.

USS, 9:11 PM

One of them smiles at you and nods.  "Hey Sage.  Any coffee on?"

Sage, 9:15 PM

Sage goes and pours them coffee “sure, everything going ok?”

Sage, 9:15 PM

Sage watches viktors reaction when they enter

USS, 9:16 PM

Viktor remains calm.

USS, 9:17 PM

Guard: "Just doing a sweep.  Nothing much to worry about.  Ah, Johnson, you need to try this stuff.  Sage makes the best brew I've ever had.

Sage, 9:18 PM

((Is viktor watching Sage?))

USS, 9:18 PM

No, he's not.  But you do see that Johnson is watching Viktor.

Sage, 9:23 PM

Have some coffee Johnson and you should let xho know the coffee is ready she was asking about that earlier.

USS, 9:25 PM

Johnson looks at you then his partner than back to you and nods.  He takes a cup for himself and a second one.  "I'll just bring her a mug, then."

Sage, 9:27 PM

Thank you  , good luck with the sweep.

USS, 9:28 PM

Johnson and the other guard leave.  The other guard seems confused more than anything.

Sage, 9:28 PM

(( and viktor?))

USS, 9:29 PM

He doesn't look at you, but as you approach he does mutter at you.  "Can we trust them?"

Sage, 9:31 PM

Yes

Sage, 9:34 PM

Sage whispers “ we both want to get through this search peacefully”

USS, 9:35 PM

Viktor: "...you're an odd man, Sage."

Sage, 9:36 PM

I hear that a lot